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Thrissur MLA seeks link bypass, metro extension and Thrissur Package in Budget debate

Rajan Pallan calls for integrated urban planning, tourism circuit and financial relief for Thrissur Corporation

23 Jun 2026 9:21 pm
Kerala reports surge in dengue, influenza, leptospirosis cases

159 confirmed dengue cases reported in a single day in State; no let up in shigellosis cases either, with 15 cases reported from five districts

23 Jun 2026 9:03 pm
Kottarakara tragedy reignites public fury over heavy vehicle menace

Speeding and overloading, ignoring mechanical failures, employing inept drivers and gross negligence or corruption within the regulatory system all lead to fatal accidents by tipper trucks

23 Jun 2026 8:15 pm
Kumily panchayat plans to install green check posts in Thekkady

To collect a surcharge from tourist vehicles arriving at the Thekkady

23 Jun 2026 8:05 pm
V.D. Satheesan should not turn into V.D. Savarkar: AIYF, AISF raise slogan during protest in Thrissur

Studentyouth organisations stage march to DEO office, allege police excess and saffron agenda in PM SHRI scheme

23 Jun 2026 7:58 pm
Kerala panel recommends coordinated, surveillance-driven approach to combat infectious diseases

Recommendations submitted to Health Minister K. Muraleedharan. Key measures include launching a three-month mosquito eradication campaign, establishing a Unified Public Health Command Centre for real-time disease monitoring, and addressing staffing shortages within the Health department to bolster epidemic control initiatives.

23 Jun 2026 7:53 pm
SPACE project to clear long-abandoned vehicles from police stations in Kerala

The project will be implemented by Kerala Police Housing and Construction Corporation Ltd. in collaboration with Cero, the countrys first government-authorised vehicle recycling initiative

23 Jun 2026 7:45 pm
Presence of tiger in Keralas Chinnakkanal poses threat to residents

Local residents reported that a tiger attacked a cow at Eetithery, near BL Ram village in Chinnakkanal, on June 21

23 Jun 2026 7:35 pm
Seethathodu, gateway to Gavi, unveils grand tourism plan

The KSEB, in association with the Seethathodu grama panchayat, is set to roll out an ambitious series of tourism diversification projects linked to the Gavi Tourism Circuit

23 Jun 2026 7:03 pm
CAG flags Keralas borrowing predicament

Of the total borrowings of 3.22 lakh crore in 2024-25, 86% (2.77 lakh crore) went towards repayment of earlier borrowings and 27,997.23 crore (9%) towards revenue expenditure. The net capital expenditure from the borrowings totalled 17,188.42 crore.

23 Jun 2026 6:59 pm
Symposium explores humours role in challenging social and political realities

As part of the programme, a special session titled Priyadarshan at 100 paid tribute to filmmaker Priyadarshan

23 Jun 2026 6:44 pm
Fisheries and Food Safety dept. in Kerala launch Operation Sagar Rani to ensure quality of fish

Officials urge consumers to examine fish carefully before purchase, check its firmness and colour of eyes to detect deterioration; surprise checks being held at harbours, boat landing centres, and online stores

23 Jun 2026 6:30 pm
Kerala High Court upholds transfer of K.J. Reena from Director of Health Services post

The State contends that the government order transferring her was in accordance with norms, especially since the tenure of Dr. Reenas deputation as the DHS had expired in February, 2026

23 Jun 2026 6:07 pm
Kerala to set up commission to study reasons for backwardness of specific areas, communities

Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan says adequate resource allocations will be ensured for regions such as Malabar and for coastal and hill communities for development and welfare activities, infrastructure development, and health and education. Government will examine feasibility of appointing a commission to study the requirement for the creation of new districts and taluks

23 Jun 2026 5:45 pm
Kerala's revenue arrears mount to 41,188.44 crore, says Comptroller and Auditor General's report

The amount includes 12,951.77 crore, which has not been realised for more than five years. The revenue arrears account for 44.23% of the States own revenue of 93,128.81 crore for 2024-25

23 Jun 2026 5:00 pm
Why Keralas low-alcohol liquor policy has sparked a political storm | Explained

Kerala governments decision to allow sale and production of low-alcohol beverages by fixing a sales tax for low-alcohol liquor under two different tax brackets has snowballed into a major controversy with allegations of corruption

23 Jun 2026 4:52 pm
Kochi Corporation receives nine designs for proposed dog shelters at Brahmapuram

In the first phase, the civic body plans to build shelters with a capacity to accommodate around 1,000 strays on one acre of land, adjacent to the Corporations Animal Birth Control Centre at Brahmapuram, in compliance with the recent Supreme Court verdict

23 Jun 2026 4:33 pm
CAG flags variation of 12,669 crore in Keralas KIIFB, KSSPL off-Budget borrowings for 2024-25

Reiterating its concerns regarding off-Budget borrowings made through these agencies, the CAG has recommended that the Kerala government disclose the details of such borrowings in the Budget as well as to the Union government

23 Jun 2026 4:01 pm
Parambikulam-Aliyar Project: CAG pulls up Kerala Forest dept for failing to revise licence fee on land leased to Tamil Nadu

Non-levy of revised licence fee from Tamil Nadu led to a shortfall in revenue amounting to 1.14 crore for the period from 2012-13 to 2023-24, calculated for an extent of 2,455.23 hectares, along with an interest liability of 56 lakh calculated at annual interest rate of 12%, according to CAG report

23 Jun 2026 2:29 pm
Kozhikodes forest cover holds steady at 1,882 sq km

With forests covering 80.26% of its land area, Kozhikode ranks first in Kerala in forest cover proportion

23 Jun 2026 2:18 pm
Kerala govt plans college incubation centres to foster tech-based MSMEs, says Minister P.K. Kunhalikutty

Industries and IT Minister says preliminary discussions have already been with Higher Education Minister to formulate policies aimed at strengthening academic-industry collaboration

23 Jun 2026 1:13 pm
Keralas domestic power generation meets only 17% of demand; State facing 900 MW deficit: Electricity Minister

Sunny Joseph says despite recording substantial growth in electricity generation capacity in the last decade, Kerala continues to rely heavily on power procured from outside State to meet its rising requirements

23 Jun 2026 1:06 pm
Malayali filmmaker Kunjila Mascillamani on entering the TIFF Directors Lab for Guptam and struggles of female indie filmmakers

Guptam was among the 16 films selected for the TIFF Directors Lab, and is backed by filmmakers Payal Kapadia, Jeo Baby and actor Kani Kusruti

23 Jun 2026 1:02 pm
Kerala Assembly: LDF Opposition walks out over low-alcohol liquor tax row

LDF brought the issue to Assemblys attention through Rule 50 notice. But Speaker refused to admit adjournment motion, ruling that the issue did not meet the level of urgency required to suspend House proceedings for detailed discussion

23 Jun 2026 11:59 am
Leopard that strayed into Kelakam in Keralas Kannur trapped and released into deep forest

The leopard, estimated to be a five-year-old male, was found to be in good health after a detailed examination by veterinary doctor

23 Jun 2026 11:34 am
42 Umrah pilgrims escape unhurt as bus catches fire near Kannur airport in Kerala

Bus from Wayanad caught fire in Shivapuram. After the driver noticed flames at the rear end of the vehicle, he stopped the bus. The sleeping passengers were soon evacuated safely

23 Jun 2026 11:01 am
Three students killed as speeding tipper crashes into bus stop in Kottarakara

The lorry, which was heavily loaded with sand, overturned completely upon impact; eyewitnesses said that the vehicle was traveling at an excessive speed before the driver lost control.

23 Jun 2026 9:16 am
Digital literacy should reach all sections of society

N. Balagopal, Vice-Chairman of the P. N. Panicker Foundation, highlights the transformative potential of digital technology during the Reading Day celebration

23 Jun 2026 12:33 am