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2 kg of suspected MDMA seized in Mattancherry in Keralam originated from Delhi: police

Sources with the anti-narcotic wing of Kochi City police say Mattancherry native Noufal, 32, allegedly used to source the synthetic drug from Delhi

5 Sep 2026 4:15 pm
Overpriced popcorn, bottled water in multiplexes: Keralam govt agencies begin inspections

Based on inspections in Kochi, steps have been taken to issue notices to theatres that have not made free drinking water available, say officials

5 Sep 2026 3:39 pm
Police action against SFI: Pinarayi urges Mallikarjun Kharge to restrain Congress-led Keralam govt from pandering to Sangh Parivar

Opposition Leader says was no provocation for police to resort to violent lathicharge on students, who were peacefully protesting against full rendition of Vande Mataram in front of university building

5 Sep 2026 2:57 pm
Valles Marineris flood may have raised ancient Martian sea level by 34 metres: study

The flood, from the ancient canyon system, the largest in the Solar System, is estimated to have released 1,245 trillion cubic metres of water and may have raised the global mean level of the hypothesised ancient Martian ocean by about 34 metres, according to a new study published online in the peer-reviewed journal Icarus.

5 Sep 2026 2:52 pm
How three Keralam nuns stitched together clothing venture Stand By Me in a struggle for survival after standing up against Church

The three nuns at St. Francis Mission Home at Kuravilangad in Kottayam seek to carve out a life of their own after years of isolation and hardship following their stand in the Bishop Franco Mulakkal case

5 Sep 2026 2:19 pm
Keralam seeks Sadya emoji, eyes global branding for traditional feast

Kerala Tourism requests Apple CEO John Ternus, who assumed office on September 1, to include an emoji representing Keralams Sadya on iPhone. Request made through the official social media handle of Kerala Tourism in response to a post by Ternus after assuming the office

5 Sep 2026 12:01 pm
Keralams Social Justice dept to roll out virtual platform to promote artistic talents of differently abled

KSSM-SIDs Rhythm Virtual Platform is envisaged as a dedicated digital platform that will professionally document, showcase, promote, and disseminate the talents and performances of the differently abled

5 Sep 2026 11:43 am
Case filed against MLA Ramya Haridas, 15 Congress workers in Keralam after violent scuffle

With both sides trading allegations against each other, the police seem to be treading cautiously on the matter, as there are now allegations and counter-allegations that both groups beat each other up

5 Sep 2026 11:25 am
Sree Krishna Jayanti processions part of RSS political project: Jayarajan

CPI(M) leader says Sree Krishna Jayanti celebrations were introduced as part of the RSS efforts to build a political base among families in Keralam

5 Sep 2026 2:29 am
Former Deputy Collector held in bribery case in Keralams Kochi

Money was allegedly sought for settling a complaint against a persons property and facilitating its conversion from nilam (paddy land) in revenue records

5 Sep 2026 2:27 am
Valles Marineris flood may have raised ancient Martian sea level by 34 metres

The flood, from the ancient canyon system, the largest in the Solar System, is estimated to have released 1,245 trillion cubic metres of water and may have raised the global mean level of the hypothesised ancient Martian ocean by about 34 metres, according to a new study published online in the peer-reviewed journal Icarus.

5 Sep 2026 2:23 am
Eight killed as car rams parked lorry on NH 66 in Thrissur

Seven die on the spot; another succumbs in hospital after late-night crash at Panampikkunnu near Kaipamangalam

5 Sep 2026 2:06 am
Congress MLA Ramya Haridas hospitalised after late-night fracas at party colleagues house

According to the Chirayankeezhu police, the fracas occurred at the house of a local Congress worker. They said Ms. Haridas and her private secretary Palayam Pradeep had visited the party workers house around 11 p.m.

5 Sep 2026 1:14 am
Kochi metro needs 17 more train rakes for Kakkanad, airport extensions

The additional rakes will be needed to maintain a train frequency of six to seven minutes on the proposed 11.20-km Pink Line to Kakkanad and the subsequent 19-km airport extension; only five to eight rakes would be sufficient for the Kakkanad corridor

4 Sep 2026 10:33 pm
Sabarimala Thiruvabharanam carrier Gangadharan Pillai dies at 92

Pillai had been a member of the group carrying Thiruvabharana petakam to Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa Temple since the age of 18.

4 Sep 2026 9:48 pm
Kerala High Court warns Chief Secretary Biswanath Sinha of contempt proceedings over clerical posts in district judiciary

The court was considering a petition by the Kerala Civil Judicial Staff Organisation seeking action against Sinha by initiating contempt proceedings for not complying with the direction to create and sanction the required clerical posts within the district judiciary

4 Sep 2026 9:32 pm
Guruvayur brims with devotion on Ashtami Rohini

Long queues formed before dawn at Sreekrishna Temple as devotees seek darshan of Guruvayurappan; thousands take part in special Prasadam feast

4 Sep 2026 9:04 pm
13-year-old tribal girl found pregnant after alleged sexual abuse in Keralams Kasaragod; father, cousin arrested

Details of alleged abuse emerge during counselling by police; cases registered against the two under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act

4 Sep 2026 8:56 pm
NoRKA to appoint legal consultants in seven countries to aid Malayalis

PLAChas startedaccepting applications for the vacancies oflegalconsultants in these seven countries

4 Sep 2026 8:45 pm
From Cabinet to classroom: Keralam Ministers in student mode for two-day session at IIM-K

States challenges and opportunities for the future are being discussed at the two-day session

4 Sep 2026 8:12 pm
Health Minister to inaugurate new SFHS facility in Kozhikode on September 5

The new building will be opened on the Government Medical College campus in Kozhikode.

4 Sep 2026 8:06 pm
Byelections to five local body wards in Thrissur district on September 28

Model code of conduct in force; counting scheduled for September 29

4 Sep 2026 8:04 pm
Southern Railway grants GAD sanction for new overbridge at Valakode

The overbridge, designed to alleviate severe traffic congestion and improve safety at a known accident hotspot, will span 29.5 meters and include a carriageway and pedestrian walkway.

4 Sep 2026 7:56 pm
Lorry crashes into three vehicles at Marathakkara signal in Thrissur

Car passengers escape narrowly after being trapped between two lorries in late-night highway accident

4 Sep 2026 7:50 pm
Excise squad seeks Central agencies support to trace Nigerian national in MDMA case

The accused, Emmanuel Afam, 46, is suspected to be a key link in a synthetic drug network and is believed to have operated drug kitchens in different parts of the country, according to Excise officials.

4 Sep 2026 7:47 pm
BJP announces prabharis for party in Keralam

It has given special responsibilities for four State general secretaries

4 Sep 2026 7:38 pm
Two women from tea plantations ordained as CSI priests in Idukki

Indira Iyyappan, 49, and Vijaya Karuppuswamy, 48, were ordained to the ministry on September 2 at CSI Christ Church, Munnar.

4 Sep 2026 6:35 pm
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