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Keralam dairy farming: Malabar Milma sanctions 1.72 crore as cattle feed subsidy

Cattle feed will be available at reduced rates throughout September 2026 across all primary dairy cooperative societies in the Malabar region

4 Sep 2026 4:17 pm
Internet leaves citizens vulnerable to profiling and surveillance, says former Orissa HC Chief Justice S. Muralidhar

Calls for intervention by human rights institutions to address risks posed by internet and AI

4 Sep 2026 3:38 pm
CPI(M) defeat in Keralam Assembly polls not due to single factor, says A. Vijayaraghavan

CPI(M) leader says the party had conducted a comprehensive assessment of the election results, beginning at the grassroots level, following which the State Committee and Central Committee reviewed the findings

4 Sep 2026 3:21 pm
Amid row over remarks on women, Kanthapuram urges followers not to be provoked' into controversies

In a Facebook post, veteran Sunni scholar says discussions should provide healthy platforms to objectively assess ideas and learn new things

4 Sep 2026 2:47 pm
Indian researchers map colonial spiders venom gland, uncover molecules with potential for future cancer and antimicrobial drug research

The researchers cautioned that the findings represent an early stage of biomedical research and require extensive validation before any clinical application becomes possible

4 Sep 2026 2:34 pm
Kochis Sarita theatre reopens after renovation, blending nostalgia with a modern makeover

One among the oldest theatres in Kochi, Sarita reopens with a bigger screen, better sound and upgraded seats

4 Sep 2026 2:28 pm
Janmashtami festivities in Keralams Kannur contrast with DYFI's protest for justice in Palathayi sexual assault case

While children in Lord Krishna costumes will take part in Janmashtami procession organised by Balagokulam, which is backed by RSS and BJP, DYFI will take out a March for Justice demanding action in case and alleging a UDF-BJP understanding helping the accused, K Padmarajan, a former BJP leader

4 Sep 2026 1:57 pm
Keralam govt raises expenditure ceiling for IT hardware for Ministers, private secretaries, dept heads

Expenditure ceiling on IT hardware increased from 1.5 lakh to 2 lakh. The order by Electronics and IT department Special Secretary says hike was necessitated by the considerable increase in the market rates of common IT hardware

4 Sep 2026 1:05 pm
Keralam CM hails KSRTC drivers dedication after emotional farewell, vows to enhance stature of public transport

Sharing a video posted by The Hindu on X, Chief Minister highlights driver Paul Kurians devotion to duty

4 Sep 2026 11:31 am
Reimagining Keralam: Council of Ministers attend two-day strategic leadership retreat at IIM-K

Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan light the traditional lamp marking the beginning of two-day workshop led by IIM-K faculty members and experts from international institutions for discussions on issues ranging from AI and climate resilience to public health, ageing, employment, higher education and fiscal sustainability

4 Sep 2026 10:45 am
Messi visit row: Keralams UDF govt finalises terms of reference for SIT probe into LDFs botched move

Home Department on Thursday constituted an SIT, headed by ADGP, Law and Order, P. Vijayan, to conduct a comprehensive probe into previous governments alleged collaboration with a private sponsor

4 Sep 2026 10:20 am
Fading fear of HIV puts focus on rising STI risks among youth in Keralam

The virus no longer carries the deterrent power it once did and changing sexual behaviour is putting young people at risk of sexually transmitted infections. The numbers seeking care at the 23 District STI/RTICentres under the Kerala State AIDS Control Society have been rising steadily. September 4 is World Sexual Health Day

4 Sep 2026 8:34 am
Arts of combat: Keralites try their hand at new martial arts

Martial arts other than Kalaripayattu, Karate and Kung Fu are gaining acceptance in Keralam. Tiki Rajwi meets some of the trainers and practitioners of combat sports to understand the changing trends

4 Sep 2026 8:16 am
Kanthapuram clarifies remarks on women amid criticism

He says we are not the ones who advocate that women be buried or confined

4 Sep 2026 12:31 am
Im Game movie review: Dulquer Salmaan-starrer squanders a winning idea

In Im Game, starring Dulquer Salmaan, filmmaker Nahas Hidhayath manages to keep the hold on the audience only for a while, before indulging in familiar narrative patterns

4 Sep 2026 12:07 am
KGPA seeks comprehensive review of Western Ghats ESA proposal

Kerala Grama Panchayat Association calls for field-level verification of the proposed boundaries in Kozhikode district. It urges the government to address local concerns before finalising the notification.

3 Sep 2026 11:24 pm
Kerala High Court welcomes renaming of mental health centres as happiness and wellness centres

We are sure that the change of name will catalyse the change that we want to see, says a Division Bench of Justice Devan Ramachandran and Justice Basant Balaji

3 Sep 2026 10:55 pm
Muttil tree-felling case: Kerala High Court refuses to stay trial court proceedings against accused

In their discharge petition, the accused argued that no permit was required for transporting the timber sold and that the charges were unsustainable

3 Sep 2026 10:45 pm
Periyar pollution: PCB serves closure notice on chicken rendering unit in Edayar

The action was taken after inspections by officials of the Environment Surveillance Centre of the Board in Eloor found unauthorised effluent discharge through the stormwater outlet pipe into the river

3 Sep 2026 9:36 pm
Student taken into custody on charges of circulating morphed images of fellow students and teachers

The incident had created an uproar among the students of the college, who staged a protest on the campus demanding stringent action against him

3 Sep 2026 9:32 pm
Political Affairs Committee members resent delay in revamping Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee

Concerns were raised about the diminishing connection between the party and the public as the government progresses on welfare initiatives, underscoring the need for effective communication of its achievements.

3 Sep 2026 9:28 pm
Keralam to expand higher education facilities, programmes: Minister

Speaking at the first convocation of Amal College of Advanced Studies (Autonomous) at Nilambur, Higher Education Minister Roji M. John says the government will create a supportive environment for educational institutions, including self-financing colleges, to introduce new courses and programmes based on changing needs.

3 Sep 2026 9:15 pm
Kerala State Electricity Board spends 1,190 crore on power purchases during April-August 2026

Power procurement made under short-term contracts and via power exchange. Panel criticises KSEB for delay in commissioning battery energy storage system projects and failing to make use of the low-cost power available through the Solar Energy Corporation of India

3 Sep 2026 9:02 pm
SHRC recommends appointment of S. S. Lal as Special Rapporteur to study problems in health sector

Dr. Lal should hold discussions with various State-level agencies and officials, study the health sector issues in depth, and submit an interim report with his observations and recommendations to the commission within a maximum of two months, says the panel

3 Sep 2026 8:55 pm
Nepal floods: six with roots in Keralam still remain missing

According to NoRKA Roots,52 peoplehadregistered for help with its help desk in thewake of thedisaster. Of them 46 have been accounted for

3 Sep 2026 8:40 pm
12 respite care centres proposed under Anbu Veedu project in Kozhikode

The project under the Social Justice department offers temporary accommodation for those who suffer from autism, intellectual disabilities, neuro-development disorders, and bedridden patients when their caregivers need a break from their duties

3 Sep 2026 8:34 pm
CPI(M) denies reports that party leadership differs over reasons for Assembly poll debacle in Keralam

M.V. Govindan says right-wing media has cherry-picked Pinarayi Vijayans speech and distorted his statement to portray that the party leadership is at odds with itself regarding the reasons for the LDFs defeat

3 Sep 2026 8:32 pm
Private bus operators in Keralam reject expert panel recomendations, warns of strike

During a meeting in Thiruvananthapuram on September 3, 2026, members of the All Kerala Bus Operators Organisation criticised the report for failing to address key demands, including zero ticketing for women and a diesel subsidy.

3 Sep 2026 8:24 pm
Neelakurinji bloom attracts tourists to Munnar tea plantation

The stunning display was last witnessed at the Kanan Devan Hills Plantations in 2014. KDHP opened the hills to visitors on September 3 for trekking upon payment of an entry fee.

3 Sep 2026 7:31 pm
Teachers Day: Artistes on the teachers who influenced them

Ahead of Teachers Day, artistes talk about the teachers who have left an indelible mark on their artistic journey

3 Sep 2026 6:35 pm
Keralams Kochi Corporation to invite EoI for consultants to tap into 500-crore bond market

We have been in consultations with regulatory bodies such as SEBI as a prelude to the process. Initially, we are exploring the prospects of issuing municipal bonds worth 150 crore to finance development and infrastructure projects, along with green bonds worth another 150 crore to support environment-friendly and climate change mitigation initiatives, says Mayor

3 Sep 2026 4:20 pm
Five MSF Kasaragod district committee office-bearers resign citing unilateral decision-making by leadership

They allege that district president and general secretary have been taking decisions without consulting district council or other office-bearers

3 Sep 2026 4:16 pm
Freedom or tradition? How Gen Z girls in Keralam are responding to Kanthapurams controversial remarks on women

While progressive youth condemn the clerics statement as regressive and patriarchal, traditionalists argue they were misconstrued or intended to protect community values

3 Sep 2026 3:51 pm
Watch: KSRTC drivers tearful farewell to bus on retirement day goes viral

Paul Kurian, a driver attached to KSRTC Kumily depot in Keralams Idukki, completed his last duty on September 2. After parking the bus at the end of his shift, he kissed the steering wheel and saluted the vehicle before walking away

3 Sep 2026 2:52 pm
Mar Thoma Church trustees call for mandatory HIV test before marriage sparks debate

During a family meet recently, Rev. K. Thomas said he favoured a system under which marriages in Mar Thoma Church would be solemnised only after prospective bride and groom had undergone HIV tests

3 Sep 2026 2:24 pm
Sabarimala gold case: Ex-TDB chief P.S. Prasanth granted bail on medical grounds

Prasanth was shifted from jail to a hospital in August after suffering brain haemorrhage. Kollam court had earlier dismissed his bail petition, after which filed a fresh petition was filed citing need for advanced medical treatment

3 Sep 2026 1:54 pm
UDF nominees oppose Sanskrit varsity Syndicate decision to cancel incomplete exam tabulation registers

In a communication to Vice-Chancellor Ciza Thomas, UDF nominees point out that blanket cancellation of decision taken at July 17 Syndicate meet allowing officials, who were found to have not signed on tabulation registers prepared before issuance of final marks lists, is not practical

3 Sep 2026 12:29 pm