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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
Congress captures Paralam panchayat in Keralams Thrissur with CPI support, BJP cries foul

Congress candidate Rose Mary elected president with eight votes, including those of two CPI members; BJP accuses Congress and CPI of a tacit political understanding

22 Oct 2026 7:21 pm
Kerala Tourism delegation attends ITB Asia 2026

Held at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Singapore, three-day event positions Keralams pavilion as a key highlight amid the large gathering of tourism professionals and travel enthusiasts

22 Oct 2026 7:12 pm
CPI(M) leader sends defamation notice to Congress district panchayat member

The legal notice follows a case registered against Sreena Devi Kunjamma based on a complaint lodged by K.P. Udayabhanu, alleging that she attempted to tarnish his public image and personal life through social media.

22 Oct 2026 6:58 pm
UDF unseats LDF in Upputhara panchayat in Idukki with BJP support

BJP member, Nisha Pradeep, votes in favour and an Independent member, Ramani Roopesh, switched sides, giving the UDF 10 votes to oust the LDF.

22 Oct 2026 6:55 pm
Thiruvambady Devaswom rejects Crime Branch report on Thrissur Pooram disruption

Devaswom secretary Girish Kumar alleges police lapses during the festival in 2024, sees attempt to shift blame onto the Devaswom. Crime Branch reportedly submitted the probe report to the government, seeking permission to prosecute eight office-bearers of Thiruvambady Devaswom

22 Oct 2026 6:54 pm
Special Summary Revision 2027 in Keralam: draft electoral roll to be published on Nov. 12; final list on Jan. 4

Kollam District Collector asks political parties to ensure appointment of Booth Level Agents at all polling stations and to take immediate steps to assign them where vacancies exist

22 Oct 2026 6:54 pm
Wild gaur charges at tourists on Valparai forest road

Tourists heading to Chinnakallar waterfalls thrown off their bike in the attack

22 Oct 2026 6:52 pm
Kovalam spa abuse case: Kerala Police expand SIT; TN Police team reaches Keralam to probe sexual exploitation

According to the 16-year-old survivors statement, she was taken from Andhra Pradesh to Bengaluru and then to Chennai before being brought to Keralam

22 Oct 2026 6:40 pm
Thazhathangadi gears up for 125th boat race

As many as nine snakeboats that competed in the Nehru Trophy Boat Race will vie for honours in the seventh leg of the Champions Boat League.

22 Oct 2026 6:33 pm
12 cows killed in lightning strikes in Keralams Kottayam

Hundreds of cows are reared on Cheruvally Estate in Erumeli, with cattle rearing serving as a major source of income for workers

22 Oct 2026 5:39 pm
Keralam Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan files appeal before Kerala HC, challenging Single Judge order in CMRL-Exalogic pay-off case

He challenges a Single Judge order that had earlier this month directed the registration of an FIR against him, his daughter T. Veena and son-in-law P.A. Mohamed Riyas

22 Oct 2026 5:27 pm
Northeast monsoon turns vigorous over Keralam; landslip disrupts rail traffic, orange alert for 9 districts on October 23, 2026

Southern and central parts of Keralam receive heavy rain with Mavelikara in Alappuzha and Venkurinji in Pathanamthitta recording the highest rainfall of 14 cm

22 Oct 2026 5:06 pm
CMRL-Exalogic payoff case: Ex-Keralam CM Pinarayi Vijayan to skip questioning by ED on October 23

Counsel for Pinarayi informs ED officials in Kochi that he will not appear for questioning as Supreme Court has stayed a Kerala Police probe into FIR registered against him, daughter T. Veena and son-in-law Mohamed Riyas in the case

22 Oct 2026 4:13 pm
Three accused in Pilathara gold robbery case in Keralams Kannur arrested

In June 2026, the accused attacked a car carrying a family from Maharashtra and looted gold and around 55 lakh in cash

22 Oct 2026 4:11 pm
After nod for Aluva plant, Kerala Water Authority reconsidering its pilot 10 MLD desalination project at Munambam

Desalination project, proposed by previous LDF govt, was envisaged as a solution to persistent drinking water crisis in coastal regions of Ernakulam district. A new 190 MLD Water Treatment Plant at Aluva has received administrative sanction

22 Oct 2026 3:42 pm
Keralamto form special panel to study Labour Codes, implementation

Committee to include trade union representatives and will be tasked with submitting practical recommendations required for framing State rules

22 Oct 2026 3:13 pm
Liquor worth 6,600 stolen from Bevco outlet in Keralam

Theft at a premium outlet at Muvattupuzha near Kochi. It came to light when Kerala State Beverages Corporation officials checked stock on October 21

22 Oct 2026 2:33 pm
Nedumbassery car crash: Court rejects plea to shift prime accused from Borstal School to Viyyur Central jail

Magistrate court points out there is no specific evidence currently to show the accused is facing safety threats at the facility

22 Oct 2026 1:25 pm
Bike crash leads to discovery of 21 gm of MDMA in Keralam mans pocket

Narcotic substance found during a medical examination at hospital

22 Oct 2026 12:36 pm
ESA row triggers political showdown in Keralams central Travancore

CPI(M) and Congress trade charges over Keralam governments handling of the issue. Pathanamthitta emerges as focal point of controversy, with CPI(M) calling a hartal in seven villages on October 24

22 Oct 2026 12:23 pm