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Keralam government to hold talks with LPST protesters

Chief Ministers Office informs protesters that the government is willing for talks as the agitation led by the All Kerala Lower Primary School Teachers (LPST) Rankholders Associationenters its 133rd day

15 Nov 2026 9:07 pm
Business rivalry behind gold robbery in Keralams Chala; owner of rival outlet taken into custody

The police have taken Jayaram, the owner of a rival jewellery outlet in the area, into custody for detailed questioning in connection with his suspected links to the conspiracy

15 Nov 2026 8:54 pm
Need to usher in new driving culture in Keralam, says Chief Minister

Speaking after the State-level inauguration of the Jeeva-Suyathra Mission here, the Chief Minister issued directions to the MVD and the police to deal with traffic and road safety violations with a stern hand, irrespective of the status of rule-breakers, for the coming six months.

15 Nov 2026 8:39 pm
Appointment of BJP leaders sister in welfare board triggers row in Palakkad Congress

A section of workers says the party leadership had failed to recognise the contributions and sacrifices of its grassroots workers. They demand that the appointment be cancelled and that deserving party workers not be overlooked

15 Nov 2026 8:32 pm
Kalpathy in Keralams Palakkad awaits grand spectacle of chariot confluence on November 16

Four temples are taking part in the celebrations: Sree Visalakshi Sametha Viswanathaswamy Temple, Kalpathy; Manthakkara Maha Ganapathy Temple, New Kalpathy; Sree Lakshmi Narayana Perumal Temple, Old Kalpathy; and Sree Prasanna Maha Ganapathy Temple, Chathapuram

15 Nov 2026 8:18 pm
Cartoonist P.V. Krishnan passes away in Keralam

Krishnan is best known for his popular cartoon series Sakshi (Witness), which appeared in the Kumkumam weekly for over four decades starting 1977

15 Nov 2026 8:05 pm
LSGI Secretary rank holders allege delay in reporting vacancies to PSC

According to the LSGI rank holders association, no fresh vacancy has been reported to the PSC in the last eight months although vacancies for the secretary posts are available in the department

15 Nov 2026 7:48 pm
Woman injured in gas cylinder blast at Kattoor in Keralams Thrissur

Explosion devastates kitchen, shatters windows, doors and floor tiles of house at Ponjhanam in Thrissur district

15 Nov 2026 7:41 pm
Patriarch walks into Manarcad amid Orthodox protest

The Patriarch celebrated the Holy Qurbana at the cathedral

15 Nov 2026 7:28 pm
Dancer, wanted in drug case, arrested in Kochi

The arrested is Lijo Joy, a dancer and resident of Kodikuthumala, Aluva.

15 Nov 2026 7:26 pm
Businessman loses 1.45 crore in alleged cyber fraud

Public told to remain highly cautious of unverified financial schemes and deepfake video advertisements circulating on social media platforms

15 Nov 2026 7:12 pm
Textile trade front for international drug racket busted; three held in Tamil Nadu

Two Nigerian nationals and a Nagaland woman arrested in Tiruppur; police uncover MDMA supply network operating under cover of garment export-import business

15 Nov 2026 7:10 pm
UDF government implementing Sangh Parivar agenda: M.V. Govindan

CPI(M) State secretary demands judicial probe into power purchase controversy; accuses ruling front of internal strife and administrative failure

15 Nov 2026 6:41 pm
Keralam power purchase row: Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vijayan alleges irregularities in decision to procure 200 MW from VEH Global

Pinarayi alleges that government decided to purchase power from VEH Global at a relatively high price of 11 per unit without inviting bids or securing the approval of the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission

15 Nov 2026 5:15 pm
Thiruvambady Devaswom welcomes rejection of Crime Branch probe report on Thrissur Pooram disruption

Devaswom had sought a fresh probe; Secretary Girish Kumar alleges conspiracy behind disruptions

15 Nov 2026 3:11 pm
Kozhikode teacher charged after caning 10-year-old Class 5 student

Mubashir, an Arabic teacher at a Kozhikode school, faces assault charges for caning a 10-year-old student, prompting an investigation and child-rights complaints

15 Nov 2026 2:40 pm
Keralam Speakers absence from endosulfan victims memorial event triggers row

Thiruvanchoor blames communication lapse for not attending the unveiling of the 40-foot-tall sculpture created by sculptor Kanayi Kunhiraman; Kasaragod district panchayat maintains that he was informed through proper channels

14 Nov 2026 10:37 pm
Doctor held for sexually harassing house surgeon in Keralam

Health Minister promises action in the incident

14 Nov 2026 10:23 pm
Sparsham to focus on childrens mental health, behavioural change: Minister

The initiative is being envisaged as a child well-being and violence prevention mission

14 Nov 2026 10:23 pm
Thantri does not have ownership of assets belonging to deity, says Kerala HC

The authority to perform and supervise religious ceremonies must be distinguished from the right to own or deal with the property of the deity, the court observes

14 Nov 2026 9:37 pm
Surge in onion prices hits consumers hard

One kilogram of shallots costs up to 180 in the retail market in Kochi. The price of the essential item is around 50 per kg higher than it was the previous month, say traders.

14 Nov 2026 9:37 pm
Nod for Mayilpeeli scholarship exam withdrawn

Permission given to NTU for conducting scholarship test for UP and high school students withdrawn on directions of Minister for General Education N. Samsudheen following complaints

14 Nov 2026 8:58 pm
Annual conference of Society for Pathways to Sustainability to begin at Gulati Institute of Finance and Taxation on Monday

The theme of the event is AGENDA 2030: Financing Strategies for Sustainable Development with Lifestyle for the Environment

14 Nov 2026 8:53 pm
Patriarchs proposed visit to Manarcad church puts peace efforts on edge

Orthodox Church says it will welcome resolution of issues through discussions between the Patriarch and the Catholicos, but the Patriarch visiting disputed churches will only make matters worse

14 Nov 2026 8:23 pm
Landslip in Idukki kills cardamom farmer

Almost eight acres of cardamom plantation destroyed in the incident at Kadamakkuzhi, near Kattappana. Preliminary findings point to large-scale quarrying and mining on the hills opposite side, using explosives, as the likely trigger.

14 Nov 2026 8:17 pm
Boy assaulted by stepfather in Keralam shifted to shelter home

His siblings and mother also shifted to the shelter home; action following intervention of Women and Child Development Minister Bindhu Krishna, who had directed officials to take urgent steps to relocate the mother and children to safety

14 Nov 2026 8:02 pm
Children lead colourful Varnolsavam 2026 celebrations

Rally, pledges, stamp release and cultural events mark Childrens Day celebrations in Thrissur

14 Nov 2026 8:01 pm
State had zero benefit from formation of Kerala Bank, says Chief Minister Satheesan

Satheesan says the government wants to extend the same level of deposit protection available in nationalised and scheduled banks to cooperative banks as well

14 Nov 2026 7:42 pm
Chariots begin rolling as Kalpathy fest enters final days

Hundreds of devotees joined in pulling the chariots, marking the start of the chariot days, the main attraction of the 11-day festival

14 Nov 2026 7:40 pm
12 students of Kalamassery polytechnic college booked for alleged ragging

The case was registered on a complaint filed by a first-year student who alleged that a group of his seniors had been ragging him at a hostel.

14 Nov 2026 7:38 pm
Veterinary research must benefit common people and farmers: CM

V.D. Satheesan promises greater budgetary support for animal husbandry and proposes dedicated public health wing under One Health approach

14 Nov 2026 7:36 pm