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Kerala HC directs SIT to conduct foolproof probe into Milma ghee misappropriation case

Court notes that certain records were seized from the offices of the Travancore Devaswom Board at Sabarimala, Nilackal, Erumely, Pathanamthitta, Pandalam and Thiruvananthapuram

17 Aug 2026 10:08 pm
SHRC directive to address traffic congestion caused by Kochi metro works

District Police Chief (Kochi City) told to appoint the Assistant Commissioner of Police (Traffic) to inspect site, probe congestion complaints, and take urgent remedial measures

17 Aug 2026 9:45 pm
Police step up surveillance, increase picket points to manage Onam rush in Kochi city

Picket points increased to 86 from 42, control room vehicles to 24 from 17; special units, shadow police deployed at crowded commercial hubs and festival venues

17 Aug 2026 9:38 pm
LDF meeting skips crucial internal issues, decides to focus on local body bypolls

Convener T.P. Ramakrishnan says CPIs demand for the Deputy Leader of the Opposition post was not on the meetings agenda. He denied that the CPIs ire and the feuding within allies such as INL had prompted the CPI(M) to defer the meeting

17 Aug 2026 9:28 pm
Keralam CM urges Modi to reconsider provisions of amended mining Bill

The amendments, the Chief Minister, wrote, have far-reaching implications for the constitutional and fiscal powers of States

17 Aug 2026 8:58 pm
Police record UDF leaders statement in Kozhikode Corporation anthem row

The row erupted after two groups of councillors sang Jana Gana Mana and Vande Mataram simultaneously during the Independence Day ceremony.

17 Aug 2026 8:56 pm
Alleged assault of Sanskrit university V-C: four SFI activists remanded

SFI announces strong protests in the coming days against the targeted attack on their activists

17 Aug 2026 8:39 pm
Halal Fayidha Co-operative Society denies investment scam allegations

The society denied allegations that it has collapsed or that an investment scam has taken place. It said that it had never accepted deposits and that the money collected from members constituted only share capital.

17 Aug 2026 8:12 pm
Keralam maintains studied silence as clamour grows for Sabari rail, its extension to Vizhinjam

Congress MPs, including Adoor Prakash and Anto Antony, urge the CM to extend the proposed rail line from Erumeli to Balaramapuram, which is crucial for connecting to the Vizhinjam seaport.

17 Aug 2026 8:07 pm
Kerala High Court slams Home department for double standards in action against officials

It asks why the department is not properly disciplining Deputy Superintendent of Police Sudheer Kallen who allegedly neglected procedures while arresting M.K. Ram, the prime accused in the death of R.L. Nithin Raj

17 Aug 2026 7:54 pm
Residents step up protest for cattle underpass at Chombala

The protesters are urging authorities to construct a CUP near Chombala Block Office, citing concerns that access to the Government Veterinary Hospital and the mini stadium would be cut off once the National Highway construction is completed.

17 Aug 2026 7:46 pm
Drugs seized in Palakkad

The police seized cocaine, brown sugar, LSD stamps and hybrid cannabis from the trio.

17 Aug 2026 7:43 pm
CBI to challenge acquittal of accused in death of constable during Muthanga agitation in Keralam

Sessions court had sentenced the accused to a rigorous imprisonment of five years and a fine of 36,000 for attempting to murder senior CPO Abdul Salam, among others

17 Aug 2026 7:40 pm
Display clear signages in hospitals: Keralam Health Minister

He suggested that the details of doctors in public hospitals, their outpatient (OP) clinic days and timings be clearly displayed in hospitals.

17 Aug 2026 7:39 pm
Kerala Lokayukta orders removal of unauthorised, hazardous utility installations

Metal pipes and telecommunication cables laid along bridges have reduced the effective width available for public use, says complainant

17 Aug 2026 7:39 pm
Ensure functional internal committees at all workplaces: KWC chairperson

Speaking after a sitting of the KWC at the Kozhikode Collectorate conference hall, P. Sathidevi said all government offices and private institutions should have functional internal committees and details of the committees should be prominently displayed.

17 Aug 2026 7:39 pm
K. Surendran, Anil Antony from Keralam named BJP national secretaries

A.P. Abdullakutty, who was a national vice-president, has been dropped from the list of national office-bearers announced on Monday

17 Aug 2026 7:35 pm
EXIM cargo operations at Vizhinjam to open a new chapter in Keralams development, says Chief Minister

The first EXIM container will be flagged off in a grand ceremony at the port gate at 10.45 a.m. on Tuesday

17 Aug 2026 7:31 pm
IISR signs MoU with farmers group to promote improved spice production technologies

The MoU was signed by IISR Director R. Dinesh and Bio Mountain Farmers Producer Company chairman Sibi Palakuzhy during the 11th Research Advisory Committee (RAC) meeting of the institute here on Monday.

17 Aug 2026 7:30 pm
Cutting monkeys to size, zipline style in Kerala

An innovative solution devised by an Idukki farm owner and his worker helped drive away Bonnet macaques who were plundering the vegetable farms before harvest

17 Aug 2026 7:16 pm
Power play intensifies in Keralams Pala municipality ahead of chairperson election

With just a day to go for the election, one of the rebel councillors, Lissykutty Mathew, returns to Congress fold; uncertainty continues between Save Congress Forum and LDF over vice-chairpersons position

17 Aug 2026 7:15 pm
Did Keralam Governor seek CMs concurrence to summon State Police Chief to Lok Bhavan, asks Pinarayi

Keralam Leader of the Opposition says Arlekar sought to directly control the State Police Chief by bypassing the Chief Minister and the Home Minister. The Governor had summoned the SPC to demand stringent action against students who had protested against Sanskrit varsity V-C Ciza Thomas

17 Aug 2026 7:13 pm
Milmas Thiruvananthapuram regional union disburses 3.66 crore as Onam incentive to farmers, dairy cooperatives

Farmers affiliated to milk societies under TRCMPU in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha districts have benefitted from the decision

17 Aug 2026 7:12 pm
Father, son escape as wild elephant attacks car in Kerala

The elephant, which has been roaming the area for several days, charged at their vehicle, attempting to push it off the road before retreating back into the forest.

17 Aug 2026 6:31 pm
Goethe-Zentrum expands to north Keralam with new examination centre in Kozhikode

The facility aims to meet the rapidly rising demand for certified German language qualifications among students and young professionals across the Malabar region

17 Aug 2026 6:26 pm
AILU demands dedicated SC/ST court in Kozhikode

The demand was raised at the unit conference of the AILU Kozhikode City Committee, which noted that the absence of a designated SC/ST court in the district was causing delays in the disposal of such cases

17 Aug 2026 5:24 pm
Special team formed to trace missing 17-year-old

Police team has reached Mysuru as part of the probe and is planning to proceed to Bengaluru

17 Aug 2026 4:40 pm
Unbecoming of his position: Minister Roji M. John slams Kerala University V-C Mohanan Kunnummal for attending RSS event

V-Cs have to show the propriety to stay away from such political events considering the stature of the office they are holding, says Minister

17 Aug 2026 4:23 pm
BJP to launch nationwide campaign against UDF govt. in Keralam over Vande Mataram row: M.T. Ramesh

The State general secretary of BJP alleged that the State government had chosen to dishonour Vande Mataram, succumbing to the pressure from Indian Union Muslim League, Jamaat-e-Islami and some other religious groups

17 Aug 2026 4:20 pm
Value-added farmers produce to be marketed under 'Kerala Brand for better price, says CM V.D. Satheesan

CM says steps to be taken to facilitate quick and viable exports by tapping potential of Vizhinjam port; rubber price to be increased to 300 shortly

17 Aug 2026 4:04 pm
Fire ravages restaurant near Kochi airport in Kerala

According to eyewitnesses, the blaze is believed to have originated from a tea stall located at the front faade of the restaurant. The exact cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained

17 Aug 2026 3:40 pm
Kerala govt revises loan guidelines for local bodies for revenue-generating projects

Loan amount should be determined in such a way that it does not exceed the estimated amount of the project

17 Aug 2026 2:53 pm
Keralas Nirbhaya Cell allocates 12 lakh for nutritious snacks to support childrens health in child care homes

Administration sanction of funds to ensure additional nutrition for children who will be given peanuts, peanut candy, sesame seed balls, dates or other dried fruits, and cashews

17 Aug 2026 2:28 pm
17 Aug 2026 2:13 pm
DRI uncovers illegal use of SAFTA agreement in arecanut imports to India

Syndicates imported arecanuts into India from Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and other South-East Asian countries by mis-declaring country of origin as Bangladesh; estimated loss to exchequer is over 2,500 crore

17 Aug 2026 1:03 pm
Kerala High Court reprimands State over its failure to collect fines for unauthorised flex boards, banners

Kerala High Court observed that the State was losing valuable revenue through non-compliance with its order to impose a fine of 5000 on each board and installation

17 Aug 2026 2:51 am
AILU demands resignation of BCI chairman

The Union demanded the resignation of the BCI chairman over the controversial order barring the enrolment of NALSAR students.

16 Aug 2026 9:51 pm
Former CM C. Achutha Menon remembered

We can claim to possess genuine democracy only when it is accompanied by social, economic and political justice, says P.D.T Achary

16 Aug 2026 9:33 pm
Vizhinjam port to commence full EXIM operations

The event also marks the formal transition of the port from a transhipment hub into what is being positioned as Indias most important commercial gateway

16 Aug 2026 9:06 pm
Malayalam varsity student launches protest over alleged cast discrimination

Anagha Sasi, a native of Kochi and research scholar in the Department of Environmental Studies at Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University, alleges that she faced caste-based abuse from several teachers since 2024

16 Aug 2026 8:59 pm
Skipping of Vande Mataram rendition at I-Day function roils Kerala politics

BJP State president calls it a serious constitutional and legal issue, says State government should not take a stand on issues related to nationalism by bowing to political pressure. CPI State secretary Binoy Viswam questions the full rendition of Vande Mataram at the AICC headquarters and in Congress-ruled States

16 Aug 2026 8:55 pm
Kannur airport plans 100-MW solar project

KIAL proposes 100-MW solar project on land acquired for second runway; EoI likely to be invited after government approval

16 Aug 2026 8:54 pm