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Range-wide police drive targets wanted offenders in north Kerala

Intensive combing operation covers six police districts under the Kannur Range; drive focusses on wanted and habitual offenders, drug-trafficking networks, and suspicious locations; police arrest 159 persons against whom warrants were pending and register 606 cases

15 Jul 2026 9:43 pm
Govt. should protect States interest in Vizhinjam, says Pinarayi

He says instead of claiming that the government had no stake in the concessionaire company, Chief Minister should state the governments commitment to protecting the port rather than allowing it to be handed over to corporate interests

15 Jul 2026 9:23 pm
Keralas government hospitals face a shortage of specialist doctors

Over 280 specialist doctor posts remain vacant in government hospitals, according to RTI data; more than 50 hospitals with delivery points lack adequate teams of gynaecologists, paediatricians and anaesthetists; doctors association calls for urgent recruitment, creation of more posts and faster promotions

15 Jul 2026 8:40 pm
Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan says he did not refuse to meet NSS leadership

Satheesan says he had a very cordial conversation with G. Sukumaran Nair and had agreed to meet him.

15 Jul 2026 8:37 pm
LDF govt. waived 219-cr. penalty on Adani Group for Vizhinjam port delay, says Satheesan

He says the concession agreement had a clause which required the Adani Group to pay 12 lakh per day to the government in the event of delays. For five years, the penalty comes to 219 crore

15 Jul 2026 8:33 pm
A cathedral revives debate on Keralas unique church architecture

The newly renovated St. Marys Orthodox Cathedral in Puthiyakavu, Mavelikara, is set to be consecrated on July 17 and 18. Established in AD 943, the cathedral blends Portuguese Baroque and traditional Kerala designs, showcasing a 2,000-year cultural evolution among Saint Thomas Christians.

15 Jul 2026 8:19 pm
Call to treat waste management as a global concern, not a local issue

Development activities should be planned and implemented to benefit both present and future generations, says Kerala Sastra Sahitya Parishad president

15 Jul 2026 8:18 pm
Thrissur Corporation hands over 50-lakh copper wire theft case to Vigilance after six years

Decision after investigations by the police and the Crime Branch into the alleged theft of copper wires from the Thrissur Corporation Electricity departments Paravattani store failed to make any headway in the case

15 Jul 2026 8:07 pm
Kerala HC reserves order on apology tendered by Cashew department Secretary

Court asks K. Biju to apologise after the order issued by him giving sanction to prosecute two former officials of the KSCDC allegedly made accusatory remarks against the judiciary

15 Jul 2026 8:00 pm
ESIC nursing officers begin black badge protest

The nursing officers are protesting against what they describe as illegal, arbitrary and large-scale mandatory transfers implemented under the Annual General Transfer (AGT)-2026.

15 Jul 2026 7:58 pm
Fake IT emails target Kerala chitty firms; association seeks police crackdown on cyber fraud

All Kerala Chitty Foremens Association says fraudsters have been sending emails, pretending to be Income Tax officials, demanding that institutions submit key financial records and other confidential documents within three days, warning of legal action and penalties for non-compliance

15 Jul 2026 7:46 pm
Kerala Bird Atlas 2.0 launched

The second edition of the citizen science initiative will be done twice a year, from mid July to mid September, and from mid January to mid March.

15 Jul 2026 7:44 pm
Thrissur City police to deploy 175 personnel for Aanayoottu at Sree Vadakkumnathan temple

The rituals will begin at 5 a.m. on Friday, and nearly 25,000 devotees are expected to attend

15 Jul 2026 7:20 pm
Special investigation team expanded in PSC exam irregularities case

Seven members appointed, taking the strength of the team to 10. Inspector General Ajeetha Begum heads the team

15 Jul 2026 7:17 pm
Lakshadweep MP writes to Satheesan, seeks Keralas support for healthcare and connectivity improvements

M. Hamdullah Sayeed highlights the financial struggles islanders face when seeking treatment in Kerala. He calls for a dedicated help desk at local hospitals, improved vessel services from Beypore, and measures to combat rising drug trafficking.

15 Jul 2026 5:20 pm
An anthem for a vanishing craft: Thazhappattu makes it to school curriculum

Screwpine art, which involves transforming simple leaves into green, sustainable thazhappas (mats) a craft that was once a thriving cottage industry in Thazhava but has slowly declined due to modern challenges receives a significant tribute in the form of Thazhappattu, a song written by Ani Mank.

15 Jul 2026 4:48 pm
Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala meets Tamil Nadu CM Vijay, discusses on Operation Toofan

The Kerala Minister calls for coordinated efforts to eradicate drug menace

15 Jul 2026 4:28 pm
Padma Shri-winning Kerala puppeteer Moozhikkal Pankajakshi passes away

The veteran folk artist who revived and popularised Nokkuvidya Pavakali was undergoing treatment for age-related ailments

15 Jul 2026 4:21 pm
Construction worker dies of asphyxiation in Kozhikode

Another man, who attempted to rescue the victim and fell unconcious inside the tank, was pulled out alive by the rescue squad members and admitted to a nearby hospital.

15 Jul 2026 3:54 pm
Operation Toofan: Kerala, Tamil Nadu join forces to boost anti-drug drive

Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala meets Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay in Chennai seeking support for States ongoing anti-drug campaign

15 Jul 2026 3:41 pm
Kerala plans to start electric boat service through Parvathy Puthanar ahead of Onam

The initiative, spearheaded by the Transport department, aims to revitalise the 18th-century waterway as part of the larger KovalamBekal National Waterway project, providing a scenic route for commuters and tourists alike.

15 Jul 2026 3:30 pm
15 Jul 2026 3:17 pm
Kerala Cabinet clears proposal to create Business Policy and Process Re-engineering Cell

In order to foster coordination among government departments and avoid delays in implementation of projects

15 Jul 2026 2:10 pm
Mookambika temple visit my personal right, not soft Hindutva, says Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan

Satheesan asserts that his faith is a personal matter protected by the Constitution

15 Jul 2026 1:51 pm
Kuwait fire: Two victims from Keralas Malappuram district

Bodies of M.P. Bahuleyan, 36, from Pulamanthol, and Nooh from Koottai, Tirur, were identified on June 12 night

15 Jul 2026 1:02 pm
Kerala CM defends government pleader postings, says AG was consulted and competence assessed

Satheesan says the two names that were at the centre of the row over SFI and ABVP links were among the names recommended by both Kerala committee and High Court unit of Indian Lawyers Congress

15 Jul 2026 12:55 pm
Kerala high-speed rail: CM Satheesan says govt panel finds Delhi Metro Rail Corporation proposal incomplete

Chief Minister says 'what the recommendations mean is that the State should not repeat the mistakes that occurred with the scrapped K-Rail project

15 Jul 2026 12:20 pm
Matrimonial disputes: Kerala HC says courts must not assume bride entrusted gold based on social customs

HC says courts must look for oral, documentary or circumstantial evidence which can be used to infer if gold or money was entrusted to the husband or his relatives, or was misappropriated by them

15 Jul 2026 11:53 am
Kerala govt plans PPP model for J.C. Daniel international film city proposed in revised Budget

Government considering multiple locations in Ernakulam to establish its ambitious venture aimed at creating a one-stop destination for film shooting

15 Jul 2026 11:34 am
Kerala HC directs Defence Ministry to file report on hazardous cargo threat from MSC Elsa 3 shipwreck

Assessing the survey reports, the court noted that approximately 84 containers were partially embedded in the seabed, and several had structural damage

15 Jul 2026 10:08 am