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Man's body bearing multiple stab injuries found in vegetable stall in Kerala

The police have taken a suspect into custody and launched a murder investigation

30 May 2026 1:15 pm
Kerala Lok Ayukatha seeks powers to initiate Contempt of Court proceedings, draft rules pending for over one year

The draft of the Kerala Lok Ayuktha Contempt of Courts Rules 2025 were submitted to the previous LDF government

30 May 2026 11:21 am
Monalisa Bhosle case: Kerala HC extends stay on arrest of husband Farmaan Khan

An FIR was registered against Farmaan Khan, and a probe was launched by the National Commission for Scheduled Tribe after the womans father claimed that she was minor

30 May 2026 11:13 am
Kochi Corporation submits nine priority projects to Kerala CM for State support

Projects to address traffic congestion, drinking water shortage, and waste management are among those included in the list

30 May 2026 11:13 am
30 May 2026 10:39 am
Kochi faces waterlogging in many areas in heavy overnight showers

Ernakulam South railway station, Kalathiparambil Road, Karikkamuri, KSRTC stand, Ernakulam North, Edakochi, Palluruthy, Panayappilly, and Edappally were among the areas affected

30 May 2026 10:27 am
Man killed in wild elephant attack in Keralas Athirappilly; protest hartal called

65-year-old attacked near his home in Vaisyeri; locals demand urgent action as human-wildlife conflict intensifies

30 May 2026 9:40 am
T.U. Kuruvilla, former Kerala PWD Minister, dies

An active member of the Kerala Congress since its formative years, he was part for the V.S. Achuthanandan Cabinet in 2006

30 May 2026 9:37 am
Senior CPI(M) leader T.P. Dasan passes away

Dasan was a member of the partys District Secretariat for long

30 May 2026 8:52 am
DDMA to prepare data-based action plan to prevent drowning incidents in Ernakulam

The move comes in the wake of a series of drowning incidents reported in Ernakulam recently

30 May 2026 1:26 am
Greens seek curb on unregulated tourism in Wayanad

The Wayanad Prakrithi Samrakshana Samiti alleges that unregulated tourism continues unabated in the mountain ranges even after the devastating Puthumala landslide in 2024

30 May 2026 1:25 am
Athletes hit hard as sports medicine institute remains shut

The institute has equipment worth over 2 crore for sports injury treatment that is deteriorating due to prolonged disuse

30 May 2026 1:24 am
Kochi Corpn. seeks deferment of canal restoration

The Mayor has instructed the canal restoration work be postponed until around August

30 May 2026 1:21 am
Kerala start-up unveils first AI system-on-chip

The chip has successfully completed silicon bring-up, a critical stage of laboratory testing, and is being readied for commercial production, says the company

30 May 2026 1:19 am
National Family Health Survey-6: Kerala leads in womens obesity and NCD prevalence

Significant gains for State in immunisation coverage, child nutrition and maternal and child health

29 May 2026 11:55 pm
Kerala government likely to form panel to carry out study on Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board

A KIIFB director board meeting held on Friday decided to keep the agenda in abeyance so as to allow the government to decide its policy with respect to the institution

29 May 2026 11:37 pm
CM inaugurates annual convention of Snehagamam

The event was organised by the Ranni-Nilackal diocese of the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Chruch to commemorate the golden jubilee of priesthood of Joseph Mar Barnabas Suffragan Metropolitan and Isaac Mar Philoxenos Episcopa

29 May 2026 10:43 pm
Attempt-to-murder case accused held from airport while trying to flee abroad

Man attacked with beer bottle following a family feud at Punnakkachal in Kaipamangalam on Wednesday

29 May 2026 8:40 pm
Digital University Kerala refutes allegations on BoGs legality, chairpersons tenure, faculty appointments

The university, responding to claims made by the Save University Campaign Committee, states that there is no prescribed fixed term for the chairperson of the Board of Governors

29 May 2026 8:32 pm
NCP(SP) splits in Kerala, Saseendran and Thomas to float new outfit

The decision to form the new outfit was due to NCP (SP) leaderships growing ties with the BJP-led NDA, especially during the recent Baramati Assembly bypoll in Maharashtra, The new party aims to remain aligned with the LDF and is set to hold its first general body meeting on June 20.

29 May 2026 8:23 pm
Slow pace of pre-monsoon cleanliness drive draws flak at Kozhikode Corporation Council meeting

Cleaning activities remain unfinished in many parts of the city due to a shortage of sanitation workers, inadequate equipment, and other operational constraints, councillors say

29 May 2026 8:16 pm
Forest dept clears encroachment in Chinnakkanal

Encroachers had planted cardamom in the catchment area of the Anayirankal dam reservoir and extended the illegal cultivation into the forest department-owned pine plantation

29 May 2026 8:09 pm
Keralas first tribal panchayat gets modern menstrual shelter for women

The initiative built for women of the Muthuvan tribe is expected to provide a clean and safe space for women during menstruation

29 May 2026 7:58 pm
Kerala Governors policy address: Major push for transport sector modernisation

Public transport will be popularised and bypasses will be made four-laned roads. A development programme harnessing the potential of Keralas 600.15-kilometre coastline, 44 rivers, 34 lakes, and four airports is envisaged as part of transforming the State into a port-led hub

29 May 2026 7:46 pm
Kerala government to implement film policy formulated by previous govt.

Governors policy address says the States film industry will be supported through the policy covering production incentives, co-production treaties with other countries, film-tourism development, and promotion of Kerala as a shooting destination

29 May 2026 7:46 pm
Three-tier strategy proposed to address rising human-wildlife conflict

The plan focuses on containment, mitigation, and compensation to enhance safety for farmers near forests and provide timely relief to affected families. The Forest department will utilize AI and sensor-based systems to study wildlife behaviour and promote coexistence.

29 May 2026 7:32 pm
Authorities beef up enforcement as boat services flout safety norms

The recent incident at Munroe Thuruthu points to the critical safety lapses plaguing boat operations across Kerala

29 May 2026 7:24 pm
Kerala school Principal suspended for social media posts ridiculing Chief Minister Satheesan

He was suspended just two days before his retirement on May 31; ADGP had recommended department-level action against Javad

29 May 2026 7:01 pm
Kollam merchants body to organise dharna on May 30

Seeks immediate government intervention to address the issues of those working in hotel, bakery, and catering sectors

29 May 2026 6:55 pm
Row over Kerala Kalamandalam Chancellor post amid cash crunch

Memorandum seeks Mallika Sarabhais removal over costs; Vice-Chancellor, however, points to 200% rise in non-government income at the varsity

29 May 2026 6:52 pm
Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar announces multi-pronged strategy against substance abuse

The Excise dept. will be rebuilt as a modern, intelligence-driven and technology-enabled institution that is focused on public welfare, youth protection and transparent governance. A dedicated State Narcotic Enforcement Bureau will be established for specialised enforcement, including cyber surveillance of online drug networks.

29 May 2026 6:25 pm
State govt. has no role in ED raid on Leader of Opposition

Says allegations raised by CPI(M) leaders regarding his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi are ridiculous

29 May 2026 5:55 pm
Policy address: Kerala unveils Senior Citizens Welfare department, 25-lakh insurance scheme

Governor Arlekar says UDF government will prioritise strengthening public healthcare, elderly care and modernisation of hospitals across the State

29 May 2026 4:46 pm
Kerala to set up Academic Syndicate for higher education governance; pledges steps to curb academic migration

In policy address, Governor said the government would focus on developing globally competitive higher education institutions within Kerala to reduce academic migration and retain talented students in the State

29 May 2026 4:23 pm
Policy address: Kerala to be positioned as Indias most emotionally engaging tourist destination

The government will also ensure that Keralas cultural heritage and artistic traditions are integrated into the tourism sector

29 May 2026 4:19 pm
State to rename IT department as Kerala Tech; AI, semiconductor missions announced

Government plans expansion of IT parks, digital governance model and high-value investments in emerging sectors

29 May 2026 4:06 pm
Governors policy address: Kerala cities to be made elderly-friendly in phases

Vayomithram scheme launched by previous UDF government led by the late Oommen Chandy will be expanded to all block panchayats to provide home-based health care and mental health support to the elderly

29 May 2026 4:05 pm
Vande Mataram row in Kerala: Pinarayi says State not obliged to enforce RSS agenda of replacing national anthem

Kerala Opposition Leader says convention required that only first two stanzas of Vande Mataram need be rendered at State functions, if at all

29 May 2026 3:37 pm
Kerala moots three-day menstrual leave for schoolgirls

After university students, menstrual leave is proposed to be extended to school students under Project Menstrual Dignity, according to Governors policy address in Assembly. Students will get up to three days of menstrual leave a month

29 May 2026 1:52 pm
Kattalan movie review: A Marco universe entry which is hard to sit through

Style overshadows susbtance in Kattalan which belongs to the same universe of Marco. Despite a strong cast, Paul Georges film falters in all departments

29 May 2026 1:24 pm
CPI(M) activists protest in Vijayawada over ED raids on Pinarayi Vijayan

Raids were carried out as part of a planned conspiracy to intimidate the Left forces and democratic voices, alleges CPI(M) State secretary V. Srinivasa Rao

29 May 2026 12:42 pm
Keralas Chellanam residents step up protest as yet another monsoon threatens sea incursion

ChellanamKochi Janakeeya Vedhi is set to escalate its more than 2,308 day-long agitation with a dharna on Saturday

29 May 2026 11:54 am