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Poll preparations intensify in Ernakulam as officials balance SIR and election duties

Election-related work, which began in July, reached a crucial stage with the commissioning of EVMs on Wednesday; nearly 30 officials from various departments at civil station are handling responsibilities almost round the clock

4 Dec 2025 1:26 am
UDFs manifesto for Ernakulam district gives thrust to tourism, waste management, public transport

The manifesto outlines plans for modern technologies in waste treatment, a mobility hub in Kakkanad, tourism fairs and food fests, and new health and welfare initiatives in panchayats

4 Dec 2025 1:24 am
Entrepreneurs seek a roadmap for promoting ecotourism spots in Kozhikode

They say projects that focus on sustainable livelihood schemes should be implemented, and that it should be taken up as a major campaign agenda during local body polls

3 Dec 2025 11:50 pm
LDF promises professional makeover in running of Thiruvananthapuram Corporation

Fronts manifesto for Thiruvananthapuram Corporation makes a host of promises under the broad tagline of Capital City, Happiness City. On waste management, it lays stress on waste treatment at source for households, while a centralised treatment plant using Biomethanation will be set up to treat bio waste from bulk waste generators

3 Dec 2025 11:44 pm
India committed to the idea of oceans remaining open, stable and rules-based: President Droupadi Murmu

Various platforms of the Navy, including the aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, destroyers, frigates, the attack submarine INS Shishumar, and the sailships INS Sudarshini and INS Tarangini, give an over-three-hour demonstration at the Operational Demo organised at Shanghumugham

3 Dec 2025 10:21 pm
Man held on charge of alleged murder

The police grew suspicious after the post-mortem revealed severe injuries to the womans head and internal organs

3 Dec 2025 10:04 pm
Rights panel seeks report on Kuttiyadi pass from police

Action comes in the wake of public complaints

3 Dec 2025 9:27 pm
Kerala to take part in foundational learning study

FLS will be conducted by PARAKH to gauge proficiency in reading and comprehension, writing, and numeracy

3 Dec 2025 9:06 pm
Loco pilots 48-hour hunger strike under way

Demands include, among others, an eight-hour limit to daily duty, a weekly off of 46 hours, only two consecutive night duty shifts instead of four in a week

3 Dec 2025 9:05 pm
Congress has no obligation to shield Rahul Mamkootathil: Ramesh Chennithala

Party to decide next steps after Courts order on anticipatory bail

3 Dec 2025 8:58 pm
Hassan welcomes HC nod for ED probe into Sabarimala gold theft

Congress leader says investigation can expose more CPI(M) links

3 Dec 2025 8:37 pm
SIT submits progress report on Sabarimala gold theft before Kerala HC, granted six more weeks to complete probe

Bearing in mind the scale, seriousness, and potential ramifications of the allegations under inquiry, the time sought by the investigating officer is justified and deserves to be granted, observes the court

3 Dec 2025 8:32 pm
Two welders injured in minor explosion at Attukal temple complex

The toilet block was undergoing repair work when the accident occurred

3 Dec 2025 8:31 pm
Manifestos of key fronts recognise need for regeneration of canals in Kochi

The issue had come into focus and become a major talking point after recent interventions by the National Green Tribunal and the Kerala High Court, following reports of poor water quality in two major canals the ThevaraPerandoor (TP) and Edappally canals

3 Dec 2025 8:20 pm
Vizhinjam port boasts many records on the first anniversary of commercial operation

In just 10 months, it became the fastest Indian port to handle 1 million TEUs cargo. 41 ultra-large container vessels that are 399+ metres long berthed at the port, highest for any Indian port.

3 Dec 2025 7:46 pm
KSRTC conductor sentenced to five-year RI for harassing schoolgirl on bus

The incident occurred in 2023. The student informed her school authorities, who alerted the police

3 Dec 2025 7:02 pm
NGT orders probe into public complaints against Ambayathode-based waste rendering unit

Suo motu case registered based on The Hindu report over the concerns raised by the affected families and the arguments of the company management

3 Dec 2025 6:07 pm
Land and alignment issues stall 105 ROB projects in Kerala

Ministry of Railways has sanctioned a total of 127 ROB (Road Over Bridge) projects in Kerala

3 Dec 2025 5:06 pm
KPCC sacks Karassery bank chairman Abdurahiman from party membership

For engaging in anti-party activities by hatching a conspiracy with CPI(M) to take control of bank

3 Dec 2025 2:16 pm
UDF convener Adoor Prakash hints at likely action against MLA Rahul Mamkootathil after new sexual assault charges

Adoor Prakash says he held discussions with KPCC president Sunny Joseph after another complaint of alleged sexual assault against Palakkad MLA was e-mailed by a woman to KPCC president on Tuesday

3 Dec 2025 2:08 pm
Parasitic plant presumed extinct rediscovered in Keralas Wayanad district

Plant rediscovered from a forest region that lies less than 5 km from Chooralmala and Mundakkai, the sites of the deadly landslides of July 30, 2024, say researchers

3 Dec 2025 1:34 pm
YouTuber Rahul Easwar remanded to police custody amid support for rape accused MLA Rahul Mamkootathil

Rahul Easwar had declared a hunger strike in prison and reiterated that he would continue to support Rahul Mamkootathil. Court orders prison authorities to ensure Rahul Easwar received medical attention

3 Dec 2025 1:13 pm
Kerala local body polls: A litmus test for LDF governance, UDF revival in Ernakulam

Both UDF and LDF is vying for political dominance in this traditionally Congress stronghold. While the UDF seeks to reclaim the crucial Kochi Corporation after its loss in 2020, the LDF aims to validate its governance amidst rising anti-incumbency sentiments.

3 Dec 2025 8:38 am
Edamalakkudy keeps a list of grievances ready for the poll winner

The first tribal panchayat in the State, formed in 2010, is yet to have a proper road and residents have to walk hours to reach another settlement or health centres. Most hamlets lack electricity supply.

3 Dec 2025 8:32 am
Kerala local body elections 2025: UDF pushes for political reset in State

UDF leadership feels that its political identity as a cohesive coalition is at stake in the local body polls, a precursor to the Assembly elections.It seeks to negate LDF campaign that the Opposition is a shaky coalition built on protest against development rather than one capable of exercising power effectively

3 Dec 2025 8:29 am
Tackling Keralas mental health challenge

Kerala is one of the States with the highest suicide rates in the country

3 Dec 2025 1:49 am