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Economist recommends single, uniform GST rate applied to all domestic consumption

Recommends redistributing the entire revenue equally to every citizen as a per capita digital transfer via Aadhaar-linked accounts

28 Mar 2026 10:15 pm
Kerala Assembly elections 2026: Who will win the minority vote pie?

With the Assembly elections approaching, all three fronts are once again making concerted efforts to appeal to minority voters

28 Mar 2026 10:00 pm
BJP seal row: Two officials relieved of election duties

A Deputy Chief Electoral Officer and a Section Officer have been removed from duties related to the April 9 Assembly elections and sent back to their parent offices

28 Mar 2026 9:44 pm
2026 Kerala Assembly polls: Socialist Party to support UDF

Party says a UDF victory is essential to ensure the continued existence of a secular, socialist, and democratic Kerala

28 Mar 2026 9:24 pm
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Complaint against UDF candidate in Ranni over parody song

The complaint is that the candidate, Pazhakulam Madhu, used the song pertaining to the alleged gold theft at Sabarimala in a manner that hurts religious sentiments

28 Mar 2026 8:56 pm
Accused in CET student murder case arrested over two decades later

The case relates to the disappearance and murder of Shyamal Mandal in 2005; accused Durga Bahadur, who had been living under a fake identity, was arrested by the CBI from Nagpur

28 Mar 2026 8:54 pm
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: PM Narendra Modi to hold roadshow in Thrissur on March 29

900-metre- stretch road show in Swaraj Round to host high-voltage NDA campaign; traffic curbs in place across city

28 Mar 2026 8:27 pm
Strict guidelines for Asramam Sri Krishna Swamy temple festival

Central to these directives is the strict adherence to captive elephant management rules, with the Collector ordering the deployment of a special mobile squad to monitor the animals throughout the festivities

28 Mar 2026 8:25 pm
Kerala Assembly Polls 2026: Senior citizens forum wants parties to recognise needs of the elderly

One of the main demands is the hike in social security pension to a minimum of 3,500

28 Mar 2026 7:53 pm
Kerala boosts hydel output amid poll season as dam levels drop to 44%

KSEB data indicate that current storage across all hydel dams is sufficient to generate 1,821.7 MU of power

28 Mar 2026 7:53 pm
Centre continues to be evasive on AIIMS for Kerala

Responding to questions posed by Kodikunnil Suresh and Adoor Prakash in the Lok Sabha, Union Minister of Health said the proposal for establishment of AIIMS in Kerala has not been approved and provided no concrete timeline for future approval

28 Mar 2026 7:22 pm
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: State has 2.44 lakh voters in persons with disabilities category

The number represents 0.9% of the total electorate this time; of the 2,44,927 PwD voters, 1,37,512 are men, 1,07,410 are women, and five are transgender voters

28 Mar 2026 6:57 pm
Intense heat: Kerala Health dept issues guidelines

People should necessarily adopt self-protective measures to beat the heat, it said

28 Mar 2026 6:52 pm
Kerala State Election Commission recommends expansion of postal ballot facility, three additional qualifying dates for voter enrolment

The recommendations are part of the Commissions report on the 2025 elections which Governor Rajendra Arlekar released here on Saturday.

28 Mar 2026 6:21 pm
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Not a good precedent for Governors to contest elections immediately after office, says Sreedharan Pillai

The BJP leader, who served as Governor of Mizoram and Goa, talks about his decision not to contest the Assembly polls from Chengannur, the BJP-led NDAs chances, and the focused attacks on the BJP by the LDF and the UDF

28 Mar 2026 6:20 pm
Defamation case against Sobha Surendran posted to October 24

The case stems from statements allegedly made by her claiming that E.P. Jayarajan, a central committee member of the CPI(M)], had considered joining the BJP

28 Mar 2026 3:51 pm
Malayalam Pallikoodams Neermathalam summer camp from April 11

The camp will held every Sunday and on second Saturdays from 9.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. till May 31

28 Mar 2026 12:07 am
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Pinarayi pandering to minority and majority communalism to gain a few votes, says Satheesan

The Leader of the Opposition alleges that the CM, who had resorted to minority appeasement during the Lok Sabha elections, has quickly changed tack to majority appeasement

27 Mar 2026 11:41 pm
Kerala govt expands LPG war room into round-the-clock statewide monitoring system

The initiative aims to ensure uninterrupted availability, equitable distribution and timely delivery of cooking gas across the State

27 Mar 2026 9:51 pm
Satheesan hits back at CM, accuses CPI(M) of majority, minority appeasement

Says Pinarayi Vijayan first welcomed Jamaat-e-Islami and later claimed that he had no connection with the organisation

27 Mar 2026 9:41 pm
SSUS V-C cancels files approved by former V-C

The Save University Campaign Committee alleged that around 40 files were cleared by former Vice-Chancellor Dr. Geethakumary after notification removing her from the post was issued

27 Mar 2026 9:25 pm
KTDC offers summer packages for families

The packages are priced between Rs.4, 555 and Rs.39,999 inclusive of room rent, breakfast and tax for two nights/three days stay

27 Mar 2026 9:20 pm
Critical shortage of human resources force Ob-gyn specialists to play it safe

They have decided to refrain from conducting deliveries in public hospitals that lack adequate human resources, facilities and infrastructure

27 Mar 2026 8:54 pm
KITE launches mock tests portal to boost entrance exam preparations

Higher secondary students who plan to appear for entrance exams can visit Key to Entrance portal from March 30 to improve their exam readiness

27 Mar 2026 8:19 pm
Kerala Assembly elections 2026: HC directs EC to decide on alleged communal remarks by BJP leader within two months

A petitioner had alleged that the remarks made by B. Gopalakrishnan during a recent poll campaign in Guruvayur violated the Representation of Peoples Act

27 Mar 2026 8:00 pm
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Star effect in State politics

Though film stars were not active in politics in Kerala in the past, expect a few rare cases, the picture began to change in the 2010s, when various political fronts began banking on popularity of stars like Innocent and Mukesh to win difficult contests

27 Mar 2026 7:48 pm
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Oommen Chandy emerges the key figure in UDFs poll campaign

This is the first Assembly election in Kerala since Oommen Chandys death. Party leaders believe his enduring popularity and publics personal affection for him will be instrumental in securing votes

27 Mar 2026 7:37 pm
Manhunt on for man accused of attempt to defame and extort Indian Union Muslim League Kerala president Thangal

Fake social media post circulated about a week ago to defame Syed Sadikali Shihab Thangal was part of a larger plan, say police

27 Mar 2026 5:15 pm
Ramesh Chennithala alleges scam in software contract for primary agriculture credit societies in Kerala

Congress leader says original decision to award the contract to Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) for 206 crore was cancelled and a fresh tender was invited under mysterious circumstances

27 Mar 2026 3:34 pm
Watch: Kasaragod decides three-way battle: Kerala Elections 2026

Kasaragod, Keralas northern gateway and Saptha Bhasha Sangamam Bhoomi, heads into the April 9 assembly election with a tight three-cornered contest. The Indian Union Muslim League-led UDF faces a strong challenge from the Bharatiya Janata Party, while the Communist Party of India (Marxist)-backed independent adds a third angle. UDFs Kallatra Mahin Haji banks on legacy, BJPs Ashwini M.L. pushes development, and LDF-supported Shanavas Padhoor targets grassroots voters. Key issues include healthcar

27 Mar 2026 3:24 pm
Kerala polls: Binoy Viswam boycotts Doordarshan programme after censorship of parts critical of BJP

CPI Kerala State secretary says Doordarshan should not behave as the official mouthpiece of BJP

27 Mar 2026 3:14 pm
Kerala Assembly polls: CPI(M) accuses Congress of aiding BJPs past wins in Thrissur, Nemom

Responding to allegations of CPI(M)-BJP deal raised by UDF, Govindan says the Left party has consistently opposed RSS and BJP, while the Congress had held discussions Sangh Parivar leaders

27 Mar 2026 2:54 pm
Kerala polls: Pinarayi hits out at Congress, says we dont stoop to political opportunism for a few votes

Kerala CM hits back at V.D. Satheesans charge of CPI(M)-RSS nexus, cites history to accuse Congress of shameful alliances; highlights LDFs welfare record

27 Mar 2026 1:37 pm
Kerala polls: Expelled IUML leader Irshad arrested, released on bail over derogatory remarks against woman MLA

According to police, a case was registered against Irshad based on a complaint by U. Prathibha. He was taken into custody, and his arrest was recorded. As the charges invoked were bailable, he was released on bail

27 Mar 2026 11:51 am
Kerala Assembly elections: Congress expels rebel KPCC member in Taliparamba

Koyyam Janardhanan had openly opposed the UDFs decision to support T.K. Govindan, a former CPI(M) leader contesting as an Independent with UDF backing in Taliparamba

27 Mar 2026 11:23 am
Kerala polls: K.C. Venugopal accuses Pinarayi Vijayan of targeting Rahul Gandhi, being silent on Modi

AICC general secretary alleges Kerala CM is not speaking against PM Modi as he had signed agreements with the Centre on PM SHRI and labour codes

27 Mar 2026 11:13 am
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Bitter battle for nine seats that can turn electoral fortunes

The LDF, the UDF and the NDA are locked in three-cornered fights in the constituencies of Nemom, Kazhakkoottam, Vattiyoorkkavu, Aranmula, Pala, Thrissur, Nattika, Palakkad and Manjeshwaram. The outcomes from these seats could even determine the final outcome of the polls.

27 Mar 2026 2:56 am