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Kochi Corporation plans cloud kitchen for Indira Canteens

Indira Canteen, which is nearing two months of operation, has reportedly proved viable through cross-subsidy.

9 May 2026 11:58 am
Jockeying for Congress leadership erupts into open, manifesting as competing marches and vying poster campaigns

The three-way leadership tussle spilt onto the streets across Kerala, manifesting as competing rallies by Congress workers professing their respective factional loyalties. Amid the discord, Satheesan urges cadres to refrain from group demonstrations and public declarations of loyalty.

8 May 2026 9:38 pm
CIAL registers 10% growth in cargo movement despite West Asia crisis

Industry estimates indicate that nearly 60% of the States air cargo traffic is routed through CIAL

8 May 2026 9:23 pm
Watermelon yields good turnover for Kudumbashree women farmers

Kudumbashrees women farmers in Kerala have reported a remarkable turnover of 6.78 crore from watermelon cultivation on 758 acres as part of the Venal Madhuram initiative this year, nearly doubling last years earnings.

8 May 2026 9:00 pm
Kerala filmmaker John Abrahams cult classic Amma Ariyans restored version to premiere at Cannes

The film with a cult following, restored by the not-for-profit organisation Film Heritage Foundation, is the only Indian feature film selected for world premiere at the festival this year. The premiere is scheduled on May 16

8 May 2026 8:59 pm
Caterers in Kerala hit the streets as LPG price hike triggers crisis

They stage protests in all 14 districts demanding the rollback of the hike of 993 per cylinder, which came into effect on May 1

8 May 2026 8:51 pm
Electricity consumption dips as summer rain gives Kerala some respite from heat

Daily consumption levels down by 10 mu or more compared to many days in April. However, storage in he hydel reservoirs of KSEB has not seen a marked improvement

8 May 2026 8:44 pm
Three arrested for organ trade in Kerala

The two local agents held in Kollam were responsible for scouting vulnerable donors and managing the fraudulent paperwork required to facilitate the illegal transplants

8 May 2026 8:38 pm
Chalakudy river bridge to be closed for repairs from Saturday; 20-day traffic curbs on

Old bridge on NH 544 shut; single-lane traffic via east bridge under police supervision

8 May 2026 7:56 pm
Tiger Mangala relocated to Thrissur Zoological Park

The big cat, which suffers from bilateral cataracts, had been undergoing specialised care by the Forest department for the past six years

8 May 2026 7:28 pm
Idukki DCC action against workers who rallied for Satheesan as CM sparks internal discord

Idukki DCC removes four party activists, including DCC general secretary, from their positions. Idukki MP Dean Kuriakose expresses strong dissatisfaction over the disciplinary measures, labels them unethical.

8 May 2026 7:24 pm
Dridam movie review: Shane Nigams police procedural turns into an underwhelming affair

Despite initial promise, Dridam falters under the weight of clichd storytelling and excessive violence, failing to deliver the suspense and depth expected from the genre

8 May 2026 7:23 pm
Kerala Blockchain Academy, IIM Lucknow partner to boost blockchain innovation ecosystem

Partnership aims to build a robust and scalable blockchain ecosystem through a range of joint initiatives focussed on research, skill development, start-up incubation and policy support

8 May 2026 7:22 pm
Assembly elections 2026: Majority of Congress MLAs from Malabar rally behind Venugopal

The support of the majority bloc has emerged as a powerful lobby for K.C. Venugopal in the three-cornered race for the Chief Minister post

8 May 2026 7:21 pm
Public drinking during Koodalmanikyam fest: Four arrested

Accused charged with public intoxication, deliberate provocation to incite unrest, and outraging the modesty of a woman

8 May 2026 7:08 pm
Kerala Assembly Polls 2026: Narrow victory triggers political blame game in Kottarakara

Congress MP alleges a high-stakes tactical deal between CPI(M) and BJP led to Balagopals victory; UDF faces internal turmoil over losing votes in its own bastion of Ezhukone

8 May 2026 7:04 pm
Two arrested With MDMA and ganja at Vizhinjam in Thiruvananthapuram

They are suspected to have targeted tourists who visit popular destinations such as Kovalam and Poovar to peddle the contraband

8 May 2026 6:53 pm
Former Kerala DGP P.J. Alexander passes away at 92

Known for his academic excellence alongside his policing career, the 1961-batch IPS officer earned a doctorate on the subject of law enforcement and public order

8 May 2026 4:10 pm
Kozhikode to host ZSI hackathon on traditional biodiversity knowledge

The initiative seeks to bridge the gap between indigenous knowledge systems and modern technology to address critical challenges in global biodiversity conservation

8 May 2026 4:03 pm
Kerala polls: LDF will overcome setback and make strong comeback, says CPI(M) leader E.P. Jayarajan

In a Facebook post, Jayarajan says the scale of the defeat suffered by Left Democratic Front in Assembly election was completely unexpected

8 May 2026 3:17 pm
Writer T. Padmanabhan backs K.C. Venugopal for Kerala Chief Ministers post

Padmanabhan says he has close relations with many Congress leaders, but is personally closest to Venugopal

8 May 2026 2:41 pm
Kerala elections: CPI to stake claim for Deputy Opposition Leader post in Assembly

Binoy Viswam says Leader of Opposition in Kerala Assembly will be from CPI(M)

8 May 2026 2:27 pm
Woman killed, several injured in multi-vehicle collision at Kowdiar in Kerala capital

A speeding car lost control, veered onto pavement and crashed into three other cars and two two-wheelers, according to eyewitnesses

8 May 2026 12:35 pm
Kerala polls: Congress has democratic process for CM selection unlike BJP and CPI(M), says Sandeep Varier

Sandeep Varier, who was a BJP leader before joining Congress in 2024, contested on a Congress ticket in the recently concluded Assembly election in Kerala

8 May 2026 11:39 am
Keralas Samridhi@Kochi budget eatery eyes price hike as LPG costs surge

For now, Samridhi is operating on a combination of cooking gas and firewood since the supply of commercial cylinders, which was disrupted following the West Asia conflict, has yet to be fully restored

8 May 2026 10:11 am
How does Kerala plan to tackle oil spill hazards?

What prompted the drafting of the Oil Spill Contingency Plan? How will it help protect Keralas coastline?

8 May 2026 9:01 am
Health authorities sound caution over mosquito-borne diseases

Stress laid on consistent field surveillance and control measures as stagnant water and intermittent rains create breeding grounds for mosquitoes, increasing risk of diseases

8 May 2026 2:21 am
Demand to streamline traffic, ensure commuter safety on Ernakulam Junction, Town station premises

Passenger associations and others say the Railways have failed to streamline traffic and ensure pedestrian safety at the two stations even though redevelopment works began in 2023 and were scheduled to be completed by August 2025

7 May 2026 11:52 pm
A big question mark over Keralas power sector

The recent electricity crisis in Kerala has exposed the States continued inability to tap the potential of its solar power capacity, which has grown phenomenally in the past decade. Lack of ample systems to store excess power generated during daytime is also a dampener. Tiki Rajwi finds out what is ailing the States power sector

7 May 2026 11:10 pm
Railways accused of downplaying escalator accident in Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station in Kerala

Friends on Rails says this was not the first time that the escalator malfunctioned

7 May 2026 9:38 pm
Flex boards appear for leadership change in Dharmadam, Taliparamba in Kannur; CPI(M) criticises campaign

A flex board erected at Kurumathur endorsed the appointment of P. Jayarajan as the district secretary and M. Swaraj as the State secretary. The boards were put up in the name of Kurumathur Sakhagal

7 May 2026 9:18 pm
How ground-level social engineering changed political equation in Ponnani

The CPI(M) won the Ponnani municipality by a two-thirds majority even as the party suffered one of its worst defeats across Malappuram district in the recent local body elections. Despite this, KPCC secretary K.P. Noushad Ali secured a decisive Assembly victory in Ponnani

7 May 2026 9:15 pm
School fitness: district-level plans to be prepared in Kerala

Efforts are on to complete the inspections in all schools ahead of rains

7 May 2026 9:09 pm
MES to focus on healthcare sector in Kerala

Efforts are on to set up new hospitals in Kozhikode, Palakkad, Thrissur, Ernakulam, and Alappuzha, say Muslim Educational Society functionaries

7 May 2026 8:53 pm
UDF to find replacement for deputy mayor following Deepak Joys election as MLA

He defeated K.N. Unnikrishnan of the Left Democratic Front by over 18,000 votes

7 May 2026 8:46 pm