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Society of Indian Screen Editors formed

Film editor Bina Paul is the chairperson

23 Oct 2026 11:14 pm
Keralam to conduct Statewide child vulnerability mapping

Meeting decides that Women and Child Development Officers in districts will be fully responsible for ensuring childrens safety and rehabilitation.

23 Oct 2026 10:02 pm
Kerala HC sets aside guidelines for producing accused before judicial officer after court hours

While retaining provisions requiring prior intimation to the magistrate in cases of production after 5 p.m., court directs the State government to issue fresh guidelines

23 Oct 2026 9:45 pm
CPI(M) turns the heat on Keralam govt. over SMA drug controversy

CPI(M) State secretary M.V. Govindan says the governments agenda of ushering in privatisation is being followed even in the health sector

23 Oct 2026 9:26 pm
New agenda need of the hour for Indias space ecosystem: IIST V-C Dipankar Banerjee

He was inaugurating the 39th National Convention of Aerospace Engineering and Space 2.0 - The Agenda, a seminar organised by the Institution of Engineers (India) under the aegis of its Aerospace Engineering Division Board

23 Oct 2026 8:59 pm
Rail Jan Samvaad, cleanliness drives held at 31 stations in Palakkad division

Special Campaign 6.0 is being observed from October 2 to 31, 2026. Railway officers and supervisors interacted with passengers, students and members of the public, listened to their suggestions and grievances, and addressed their queries at the participating stations.

23 Oct 2026 8:55 pm
Rail Jan Samvaad organised at stations to promote passenger-focused service improvements

As part of the programme, Rail Jan Samvaad was organised at stations, bringing together passengers, students, public representatives, passenger associations, rail enthusiasts and other stakeholders to share their views and suggest improvements to railway services

23 Oct 2026 8:39 pm
Minister inaugurates development works at two fishing harbours

The 21.7-crore Puthiyappa fishing harbour project includes construction of auction halls, parking facilities and internal roads. The 20.90-crore second phase of the Koyilandy harbour project includes a finger jetty and cold storage unit.

23 Oct 2026 8:37 pm
11 tonnes of banned tobacco products worth 3 crore seized in Koratty; two arrested

Police recover 3.76 lakh packets concealed beneath onion sacks in a lorry; one of the biggest recent hauls in central Keralam

23 Oct 2026 8:35 pm
Political row erupts ahead of Kerala University special convocation

The Syndicate members raised concern over a purported deterioration in the universitys academic and administrative function, despite securing a NAAC A++ accreditation.

23 Oct 2026 8:27 pm
Panchayat launches chain-link fencing project to curb wildlife attacks

Under the scheme, farmers cultivating crops such as plantain, coconut, vegetables, and fruit trees are eligible to receive financial assistance.

23 Oct 2026 8:01 pm
Expert panel to inspect Polayathode overbridge service road hazards

The move comes in response to a petition submitted by an action council highlighting that a portion of a house protrudes onto the service roads alignment, creating a severe accident hazard.

23 Oct 2026 7:36 pm
Thevalakkara grama panchayat holds online gramasabha

The gramasabha session was held under the leadership of Koivila North 17th ward member Gopan Palakkal and presided over by Thevalakkara grama panchayat president Anil. S

23 Oct 2026 7:33 pm
Two arrested on charge of abducting, robbing teen in Kozhikode

According to the police, the accused took the youth to the railway gate at Chemmangad, assaulted him and fled with his belongings

23 Oct 2026 6:54 pm
Keralam SIR: LDF representatives walk out of all-party meet convened by Chief Electoral Officer

CPI(M), CPI leaders demand restoration of the names of 24.08 lakh voters who were excluded when the draft SIR list was published.

23 Oct 2026 4:42 pm
Keralam Governor Om Prakash Mathur inadvertently sparks debate on food purity politics

Mr Mathur, who hails from Rajasthan and follows a strict vegetarian diet, banned non-vegetarian cooking in the Lok Bhavan kitchen

23 Oct 2026 4:38 pm
Kannur police file cases over alleged defamatory remarks against Rahul Gandhi, CM, and MLA

Police register case against BJP leader K. Sreekanth following a complaint filed by T.O. Mohanan over remarks made at a public meeting that allegedly defamed Mr. Gandhi and the Congress party.

23 Oct 2026 4:30 pm
UDF-led Keralam govt sanctions Vigilance probe against CPI(M) leader P.P. Divya over alleged tender irregularities

Officials say Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala sanctioned inquiry into award of 12-crore contract to private firm to construct modular toilets allegedly without inviting open tenders and thereby bypassing competitive bidding

23 Oct 2026 3:21 pm
K.P. Sahadevan, Keralam CPI(M) leader and trade unionist, dies at 84

He was former CPI(M) State committee member and CITU State secretary

23 Oct 2026 2:35 pm
Fire breaks out at packing material manufacturing unit of jewellery group in Kozhikode

While no casualties have been reported, the fire caused extensive damage to machinery and stored packing materials

23 Oct 2026 1:25 pm
CMRL-Exalogic pay-off case: Kerala HC to hear Pinarayi Vijayan, kins appeal against FIR order on October 26

A Division Bench had denied former Chief Minister the permission to appeal against Single Bench order, after which he approached Supreme Court, which stayed the order for seven days and redirected the matter to be considered again

23 Oct 2026 12:10 pm
CM Satheesan offers to host Raihan Vadra's exhibition in Keralam

Raihan Vadra said the Bikaner House administration in Delhi pulled down many of his pictures of the protests at his solo exhibition, 'No Idea Is Final'

23 Oct 2026 9:32 am
Game boards carved on rocks in Kasaragod hint at age-old yen for leisure

Six such games, resembling the Manjadippala or Kadippala boards, were found carved on rocks, hinting that people engaged in recreational activities thousands of years ago. However, doubts have been raised about their antiquity and purpose. Further studies and scientific dating are required to determine their precise age

23 Oct 2026 7:33 am
When mob takes law into its own hands: another man lynched in Keralams Palakkad

The brutal lynching of an aurally challenged, unidentified man near the Moolathara dam in Keralams Palakkad has once again shaken the conscience of society. Abdul Latheef Naha speaks to investigators, psychiatrists and forensic experts to understand how did a homeless man become the target of a group that took it upon itself to punish him and such incidents are recurring.

23 Oct 2026 7:05 am
UDF govt. shielding Pinarayi Vijayan in CMRL-Exalogic payoff, hawala cases: P.K. Krishnadas

The recent Supreme Court verdict has exposed the alleged understanding between the Congress and the CPI(M) in corruption cases, alleges BJP leader

23 Oct 2026 1:40 am
Man held with 2.5-crore worth MDMA in Keralams Chirayinkeezhu

The arrest was made by the Rural District Anti-Narcotic Special Action Force (DANSAF) team, which had been keeping the accused under surveillance

22 Oct 2026 10:58 pm
Keralam Governor-designate Om Prakash Mathur arrives in Thiruvananthapuram; to be sworn in on October 23

Expressing immense happiness at arriving in the State for the first time, he calls Keralam Gods Own Country, which is blessed with natural beauty and the glory of its traditions

22 Oct 2026 10:53 pm
Incumbent president SwamiSathchidananda loses election at Sivagiri Sree Narayana Dharma Sanghom Trust in Keralam

However, the existing panel led by him secured a majority in the election, giving the outgoing administration an advantage in determining the trusts future leadership

22 Oct 2026 10:13 pm
Waqf Board will support govt.s efforts to resolve Munambam dispute, says chairperson

M.C. Mayin Haji says the issue is pending before the Kerala High Court and the Waqf Tribunal

22 Oct 2026 10:10 pm
SAT Hospital in Keralam rejects charges of clinical trial drugs given to SMA-afflicted children

Hospital Superintendent says decision to provide SMA patients with a less expensive, generic version of the original molecule against SMA, in place of the imported original drug costing several lakhs of rupees for a single vial, was taken by a technical committee comprising experts in the field

22 Oct 2026 10:03 pm
Government had warm ties with outgoing Governor Arlekar, says Keralam Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan

Attending his official send-off, Arlekar says he only returned the affection shown by people of the State; he adds that he is happy that he could complete his tenure without much confrontation

22 Oct 2026 9:43 pm
Kerala High Court upholds 10-year jail term for man convicted of raping 73-year-old woman

The court also cancelled his bail and directed him to surrender before the trial court to serve the sentence

22 Oct 2026 9:33 pm
Titans movie review: Jayasurya-starrer fails to utilise a promising concept blending humour and fantasy

One of the films few positives is that some of the fantasy elements are seamlessly weaved into the story of a man aspiring to be a big-time gangster, that they almost seem believable

22 Oct 2026 9:02 pm
Former Health Ministers accuse govt. of corporatising public health sector

Former Health Ministers P.K. Sreemathy, K.K. Shailaja and Veena George accuse Health Minister K. Muraleedharan of trivialising the issues in the sector and handling the department affairs without the diligence it deserved

22 Oct 2026 8:54 pm
EC stays disqualification of Palakkad municipal councillor Prasobh Valsan

Municipality had issued a notice in June, which cited his absence from three consecutive municipal council meetings as grounds for ending his membership.

22 Oct 2026 8:39 pm
Video of activities near Sholayar reservoir in Keralam triggers forest access concerns

Environmentalists seek probe into alleged unauthorised entry; DFO says those seen in the video were police personnel

22 Oct 2026 8:28 pm
15 students booked for stamping on PMs photo

The students, reportedly affiliated with the MSF and the SFI, tore up the photo, stepped on it and raised slogans at the closure of the union election campaigning at MES Kalladi College, Mannarkkad

22 Oct 2026 8:25 pm
Puja rush boosts KSRTC double-decker revenue in Idukki

Officials said 1,191 tourists rode the two double-decker buses on the MunnarAnayirankal route, earning over 4 lakh in five days.

22 Oct 2026 8:03 pm
Man arrested for allegedly stealing liquor from premium outlet in Muvattupuzha

The alleged theft took place at the outlet located along MC Road between 6.30 p.m. and 11 p.m. on October 20

22 Oct 2026 7:47 pm
Dancer couple, singer Lathika win Swaralaya awards

Swaralaya Palakkad will organise a day-long musical programme on November 29 to honour playback singer K.J. Yesudas

22 Oct 2026 7:47 pm
KSRTC will expand its services, says Keralam Transport Minister C.P. John

Committees comprising local body heads and ward members will be formed to ensure local body participation in the functioning of KSRTC depots and services, says the Minister

22 Oct 2026 7:47 pm
Mother, son injured in firecracker blast in Palakkad

House where the firecrackers were stored was destroyed, three nearby houses damaged. Police suspect that local firecrackers made using palm leaves were stored illegally in the house and may have caused the explosion

22 Oct 2026 7:39 pm
Delay in reconstruction of Tagore Centenary Hall in Kozhikode worries cultural activists

The hall was demolished in 2025 to make way for a modern, multi-purpose cultural complex

22 Oct 2026 7:39 pm
Kuttippuram panchayat member killed after being hit by train

Ahmed Kutty was chairman of the panchayat welfare standing committee

22 Oct 2026 7:33 pm