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Innovation-driven growth vital for nations progress: former AICTE chairman

T.G. Sitharam underscores importance of emerging sectors such as semiconductors, clean energy and green hydrogen

11 May 2026 8:59 pm
Proposal for tetrapod groynes cleared for Valiathura-Shanghumughom stretch in Thiruvananthapuram

7-crore estimate for work cleared. The Valiathura-Shanghumughom stretch has been listed as one of the worst-hit by coastal erosion in Thiruvananthapuram district

11 May 2026 8:51 pm
Migrant workers of Munnar estates get a tourney to showcase hockey skills

Kanan Devan Hills Plantations to launch the inter-estate Ripple Tea Hockey Tournament on May 12 to encourage sports enthusiasts among its workforce. Workers from Odisha, West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Assam have been organising matches across estates in the region, prompting the company to launch the tourney

11 May 2026 8:49 pm
Kanjirappally Diocese to launch golden jubilee celebrations on May 12

As part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations, an eparchial assembly will be held at Marian College Kuttikkanam in Idukki from May 12 to 16

11 May 2026 8:42 pm
Organ racket scam: hospitals likely to come under probe

So far, five cases have been registered across the Ernakulam rural and Kochi city police limits, with five persons arrested in connection with the organ donation scam

11 May 2026 8:38 pm
Private bus operators oppose free KSRTC travel for women

All Kerala Bus Operators Organisation State general secretary T. Gopinathan terms UDF move unilateral. He says women and students form the majority of passengers who rely on private buses. If women are allowed to travel free on KSRTC services, private buses will be left carrying mostly students

11 May 2026 8:34 pm
Ensure establishment of multi-speciality hospital in Munnar: Kerala SHRC

Commission emphasises that lack of adequate hospital facilities and poor road connectivity are primary reasons for deteriorating health of pregnant women and newborns in districts tribal settlements

11 May 2026 8:23 pm
Odisha to replicate Keralas advanced disaster warning infrastructure KaWaCHaM

A delegation from Odisha recently visited Kerala and sought the States assistance in establishing a KaWaCHaM-like network

11 May 2026 8:08 pm
Stakeholders dialogue on Keralas monsoon preparedness on May 21

Titled Tracking the Monsoon, the event will be hosted in association with the India Meteorological Department, Indian Meteorological Society, Kerala State Disaster Management Authority and Directorate of Environment and Climate Change

11 May 2026 8:06 pm
Kerala govt. absolves two forest officials in Aralam LPG distribution case following Vigilance probe

Procedural lapses were alleged in a 2017 gas connection distribution scheme for 195 below poverty line tribal households in the Aralam rehabilitation area

11 May 2026 7:58 pm
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: AICC summons top leaders to Delhi to finalise partys choice of Chief Minister

Those attending the crucial meeting with the partys high command include former KPCC presidents K. Sudhakaran, Mullappally Ramachandran, V.M. Sudheeran and K. Muraleedharan

11 May 2026 7:53 pm
3-year-old girl comes under stray dog attack in her house, hospitalised

The dog entered the house through the kitchen door and launched a violent attack on the child. It is believed to have attacked two other local people earlier in the day

11 May 2026 7:48 pm
Angamaly Urban Cooperative Society scam: investors threaten to intensify protest

The Crime Branch has launched a probe into the alleged 96-crore scam. So far, about 10 persons, including former director board members and staff, have been arrested

11 May 2026 7:20 pm
Kerala Assembly Polls 2026: Despite four legislators, Pathanamthitta may be left out of Cabinet

All four UDF MLAs from the district are first-time legislators, a factor that is believed to have significantly weakened the districts bargaining power

11 May 2026 7:09 pm
Kerala Assembly Polls 2026: Chamakkala challenges Ganesh Kumar for debate following deal allegations

Congress MLA-elect from Pathanapuram asks Mr. Kumar to do the math on where the LDFs votes and his own went, rather than break his head over where the BJPs votes disappeared to

11 May 2026 6:46 pm
SI held in sexual harassment, extortion cases after surrender

He had been absconding since the registration of cases against him

11 May 2026 6:33 pm
Jockeying for the KPCC presidents post gains momentum, even as uncertainty looms over the partys Chief Minister choice

The frontrunners for the post of KPCC president reportedly include Benny Behanan, Kodikunnil Suresh, MP, Anto Antony, MP, and Shafi Parambil

11 May 2026 5:01 pm
Balan The Boy: Manjummel Boys director Chidambarams next gets release date

The film, penned by Chidambaram and Jithu Madhavan is slated to release on June 19

11 May 2026 3:48 pm
BJP wades into power struggle in Congress for Keralas Chief Minister post

Mr. Chandrasekhars jibe at the Congress, and by extension Mr. Venugopal, came close on the heels of Prime Minister Narendra Modi alleging that uncertainty and the fear of factional feuding hampered the Congress national leadership from naming the partys Chief Minister in Kerala with certainty, despite a historic win

11 May 2026 3:37 pm
Gracias El Clasico: Title look of Tovino Thomas-Nazriya Nazim starrer unveiled

The leading duo unveiled the title look of the film during the kickoff of the El Clasico match-up between Barcelona FC and Real Madrid, streaming it live through their social media handles at 12.30 am.

11 May 2026 2:43 pm
CM selection a democratic process: Chennithala

The senior Congress leader slams BJP, says the grand old party does not function on instructions from Nagpur

11 May 2026 2:55 am
Keralas fiscal worries

Amid worries of an empty treasury, UDF has vowed efficient tax administration

11 May 2026 1:45 am
Dissent brews in CPI(M) as two dozen members quit in Palakkad

Move protesting against the demotion of an area committee member who had criticised the partys district secretary

10 May 2026 9:13 pm
Manhunt on for history-sheeter in Thiruvananthapuram sexual abuse case

Shibu allegedly abused a mentally challenged woman at the KSRTC bus station in Kattakada during the early hours of Saturday

10 May 2026 9:07 pm
81st anniversary of Soviet Unions victory in World War II celebrated in Thiruvananthapuram

The event featured an exhibition of photographs depicting key moments from the beginning of the war to the celebrations of victory

10 May 2026 8:50 pm
CPI Kerala State secretary Binoy Viswam criticises personality cults, reiterates CPI claim to Deputy Opposition Leaders post

After the CPI national council meeting in New Delhi, Viswam describes the unexpected LDF defeat as a warning issued by the people

10 May 2026 8:41 pm
Uncertainty continues over Congress Kerala CM pick

AICC yet to communicate to KPCC its final decision on Congress Legislative Party leader; partys State told to tone down factional posturing and social mediasabre-rattling.

10 May 2026 8:39 pm
Delay in textbook printing triggers political row ahead of school reopening

As per a workers union at the Kerala Books and Publication Society, only around 70% of the textbooks have been printed. Union leader says dues amounting to nearly 15 crore remain uncleared and the previous govt. could not ensure enough paper supply. KBPS MD denies charges, says issues have been resolved

10 May 2026 8:25 pm
Prisoners in Kerala to get a wider variety of fish with Jail department entering into tie-up with Matsyafed

Fish varieties approved for supply include sardine, mackeral, tuna and other commonly available fish

10 May 2026 7:49 pm
Opposition mounts over move to secure technical sanction for West Hill STP project

District Collector issues the direction at a recent meeting attended by officials from the Kozhikode Corporation, District Suchitwa Mission, State Pollution Control Board, and Local Self-Government department to initiate steps to obtain technical sanction for the project

10 May 2026 7:29 pm
CITU Kollam district committee warns of massive protests over ousting of contract workers

CITU says any further attempts to displace long-term workers will be met with fierce resistance

10 May 2026 7:23 pm
In Kerala, nearly half of Congress MLA-elects are young faces

Congress decision to field maximum number of youth and student activists brought rich dividends as the young candidates connectedwell with Gen Z and young voters and won thepopular mandate, feels one MLA-elect

10 May 2026 7:15 pm
Youth held for attacking man with hammer in Pudukad in Thrissur

Cyril of Potta was taken into custody for attacking Deenas Davis, a native of Marathakkara; victim critical after head injuries

10 May 2026 7:08 pm
Long-stalled skywalk finds new momentum amidst political turnaround

According to Kottayam MLA Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan, the project will be taken up on a priority basis once the new State cabinet assumes charge

10 May 2026 6:55 pm
NIT-C revamping MTech programmes, to launch two courses in 2026-27

The revamped MTech programme introduces a comprehensive set of specialisations aimed at addressing the current and future needs of the engineering sector

10 May 2026 6:54 pm
No intent to insult, says Apu Joseph amid KC(M) protest

Kerala Congress leader and MLA-elect says his statement about welcoming Kerala Congress (M) with open arms was was driven by a genuine wish that K.M. Manis party should not fade away

10 May 2026 6:54 pm
Kerala State Electricity Board proposes new set of standard operating procedures for power distribution wing

SOPs primary objective is to ensure safe, efficient and reliable operation of distribution network, minimise supply interruptions and to ensure that all the statutory and regulatory frameworks are complied with

10 May 2026 6:42 pm
Six injured in busmini bus collision on ErattupettaVagamon route

The incident occurred in the afternoon when the mini-bus, which was descending, crashed into the KSRTC bus that was climbing uphill

10 May 2026 6:32 pm
Ganesh Kumar alleges UDF-BJP deal in Pathanapuram

Ganesh Kumar pointed to a significant and suspicious drop in the BJPs vote share as primary evidence of cross-voting intended to consolidate the anti-LDF front

10 May 2026 6:20 pm