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Water crisis: KWA to boost Aluva WTP output; Kochi to get additional 10 MLD water

According to KWA officials, new motor pump sets will be installed at the WTP

10 Sep 2026 4:38 pm
Keralam Minister promises hi-tech upgrade for Forest department

Shibu Baby John says the department will be modernised with advanced technology, equipment and vehicles to meet the changing needs of forest protection

10 Sep 2026 4:12 pm
Offshore floating platform proposed along Keralam coast to protect coastline, harness clean energy

Project aims at mitigating impact of rough sea conditions while harnessing renewable energy from waves, winds and solar radiation, along with promoting sustainable blue economy development

10 Sep 2026 4:02 pm
Meet Yathra Kudumbam, a travel group comprising those who have been part of KSRTCs budget tourism trips

The travel group, with over 300 members, undertakes trips in KSRTC buses to spots that are not in the itinerary of Budget Tourism Cell of the Corporation

10 Sep 2026 3:49 pm
Wayanad township houses on schedule, to be completed by Oct 31: Keralam Minister Siddique

He was responding to reporters following a protest by survivors in Kalpetta in Wayanad, who alleged that construction of the township was progressing slowly

10 Sep 2026 3:33 pm
SNDP microfinance case: Kerala HC summons Additional Chief Secretary over delay in sanction to prosecute dept official

Justice A. Badharudeen notes that Backwards Classes Welfare Department had not complied with the courts previous direction to consider the request for sanction to prosecute the official

10 Sep 2026 3:06 pm
ED coercing people to testify against Pinarayi Vijayan, daughter Veena: Mohamed Riyas

The Beypore MLA claims that statements thus procured are then being supplied to media as official press releases

10 Sep 2026 1:46 pm
CPI(M) Polit Bureau denounces ED move against Pinarayi Vijayan, calls it political vendetta by Modi govt

CPI(M) says it was 'evident from the outset' that the investigation against Pinarayis daughter T. Veena was only a pretext to target Pinarayi

10 Sep 2026 12:19 pm
Keralam Anti-Terrorism Squad arrests Malappuram man in fresh UAPA case for anti-national links

Arrest follows probe into an offensive comment he allegedly posted under a video featuring daughter of a victim of Pahalgam terror attack

10 Sep 2026 11:59 am
Keralam soldier Mithilaj who died of heart attack in Bhopal laid to rest with military honours

Mithilaj experienced sudden chest pain during his morning exercise in Bhopal. Though he was rushed to a hospital, he could not be saved.

10 Sep 2026 11:32 am
Keralams multiplex pricing debate: SC order in 2023 permits eateries in multiplexes to fix price of foodstuff

Supreme Court ruling in K.C. Cinema vs State of Jammu and Kashmir case upheld the right of cinema hall owners to prohibit patrons from bringing outside food and beverages, holding that such restrictions are not against public interest, safety or welfare

10 Sep 2026 10:39 am
IIM-Kozhikode rises 15 places to 54th in FT Masters in Management rankings

The achievement places IIM-Ks flagship postgraduate programme among the worlds top 55 management programmes

10 Sep 2026 1:50 am
Bypolls in three panchayats in Keralams Ernakulam to have little impact on power equations

Kolencherry East of Poothrikka, Madaplathuruth East of Vadakkekara, and Puliyanam East of Parakkadavu will go to the polls on September 28

10 Sep 2026 1:31 am
Kerala High Court directs Meta, Google to preserve social media content and records of Guruvayur MLA N.K. Akbar

Petition filed by rival candidate alleges that Akbar engaged in corrupt practices during the election, through the circulation of pamphlets and videos

10 Sep 2026 1:29 am
NRI Commission warns against visa, job recruitment scams

Commission received 268 complaints so far this year; nearly 75 considered at adalat; Chairperson urges job-seekers to choose recruitment agencies recognised by NORKA; Commission warns against fake agencies and unauthorised legal advisory institutions

9 Sep 2026 10:06 pm
Kochi Corporation to limit subsidised biomedical waste collection from this month amid Opposition protest

The revised policy will see the subsidy for most users drop from 28 to 12 per kilogram, while commercial establishments will now face a charge of 45 per kilogram.

9 Sep 2026 4:31 pm
CPI(M) leader Jayarajan accuses Congress, BJP of waging political vendetta against Pinarayi

The CPI(M) leader vows a strong political and legal opposition from the CPI(M) if the former Chief Minister is wrongfully targeted. He also criticised the ED for not acting on corruption claims against Congress leaders.

9 Sep 2026 4:13 pm
Keralam private bus operators threaten strike over losses due to UDF govts Priyadarshini free travel scheme

Operators have sought an increase in bus fares, including student fares, a diesel subsidy, and measures to offset losses reportedly caused by KSRTC free-ride scheme for women

9 Sep 2026 3:51 pm
Singapore-flagged vessel fire off Kerala coast: Pollution risk assessment warns of future shoreline impact from lost containers

Assessment done by International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation on the vessels containers that fell into the sea in June 2025 incident

9 Sep 2026 3:24 pm
Decision on ED request for FIR against Pinarayi, daughter in CMRL case after legal scrutiny: Keralam CM

V.D. Satheesan says major allegations have been raised in EDs letter seeking registration of case against Pinarayi Vijayan, T. Veena and Mohamed Riyas under Prevention of Corruption Act

9 Sep 2026 2:53 pm
Keralam CM accepts apology of expelled Congress leader Chenthi Anil who waylaid him, says no grudge

Satheesan says he feels that the expelled leader has become the bigger person by apologising after coming out of jail

9 Sep 2026 2:36 pm
Amid criticism over power cuts, CM says Keralam govt expects to ease electricity crisis by mid-September

Satheesan says instructions will be issued to Kerala State Electricity Board to streamline power cut announcements

9 Sep 2026 2:13 pm
Keralam govt introduces new mechanism to ensure timely implementation of Budget projects

CM says new system isaimed at addressing delays and shortcomings that had affected the implementation of Budget projects in the past and ensuring greater credibility to Budget announcements

9 Sep 2026 12:13 pm
Rare wheel-like stone unearthed at Megalithic burial site in Keralams Kannur

Further investigation, detailed documentation, and contextual analysis would be necessary to determine the function and significance of the stone and whether it was directly associated with the Megalithic burial assemblage, says archaeologist

9 Sep 2026 10:41 am
ED registers case against 27 over attack on officials during raid at Pinarayi Vijayans residence

All those named in the police FIR will be arraigned as accused. Charges in the police case, which are also covered by scheduled offences under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), will be invoked against them, say ED sources

9 Sep 2026 10:37 am
Kannur Mayor files police complaint against alleged irregularities in issuing building permit

The alleged irregularities came to light after a Chalad native applied online for building number for a structure near Payyambalam for opening a restaurant

9 Sep 2026 12:26 am
Malayalam varsity student Anagha Sasi ends strike

The university agrees to convene a doctoral committee meeting, provide the academic facilities required for her research, and take legal action on her complaints

9 Sep 2026 12:24 am
Key accused in Malappuram morphing case arrested

The accused, Subin Babu, 26, from Thiruvananthapuram, admitted during interrogation that he had collected photographs of female students from Instagram, morphed them, and circulated the altered images

9 Sep 2026 12:18 am
Adopt a welfare-oriented approach, Fisheries department told

Speaking at a district-level review meeting of the Fisheries and Harbour Engineering departments at Ponnani, Fisheries Minister V.E. Abdul Gafoor said steps would be taken to fill vacancies in key posts and improve the departments functioning in Malappuram.

9 Sep 2026 12:15 am
MVD slaps penalty of 6.04 lakh on trucks for overloading in Keralams Ernakulam

Penalty was imposed on erring vehicles for use of air horns, illegal modification, carrying dangerously protruding goods, and display of advertisements in violation of rules

9 Sep 2026 12:13 am
Expand Keralams tax base to tap economic potential: M.A. Oommen

At conference on GST reforms, Transport Minister C.P. John stresses need to improve GST collection and strengthen mechanisms to detect tax evasion

8 Sep 2026 11:15 pm
One held for attempting to murder prison officer in Keralam

The accused, Ashish, a habitual offender, assaulted prison officer Prajith at the Chala market in Thiruvananthapuram on July 18, 2026 due to a previous enmity

8 Sep 2026 10:26 pm
Muttil tree felling case: Kerala HC reserves verdict on accuseds plea

Court vacates interim order to enable filing of final report within 10 days; HC had earlier dismissed accuseds discharge plea in cheating case

8 Sep 2026 10:05 pm
CPI will not allow subversion of land reforms in Keralam: Prakash Babu

He says if the United Democratic Front government seeks to subvert land reforms and concentrate wealth in the hands of a few in the name of industrial needs, it will not be allowed

8 Sep 2026 10:02 pm
CPI(M) Keralam State committee unanimously passes report on steps to strengthen party: Govindan

He says extended State committee meeting in Kozhikode from September 13, 2026 will discuss both the central committees review of the election results and the State committees report with a view to preparing a practical action plan for course correction

8 Sep 2026 9:48 pm
Kochi police invoke POCSO Act against two accused in morphing case

In addition to regular Telegram groups, the police find a paid premium group linked to the case

8 Sep 2026 9:43 pm
Kannur varsity Registrar removed amid shift in stand in Priya Varghese case

The decision to replace the registrar was reportedly brought before the Syndicate as a special agenda item. The post has been entrusted to Finance Officer Sunil Kumar S. He will discharge the duties of the Registrar until further arrangements are made by the university

8 Sep 2026 9:33 pm
Nothing to fear, says Riyas on ED request for anti-corruption case

The former Minister says they are confident of proving innocence in the Exalogic-CMRL pay-off case

8 Sep 2026 9:31 pm
Keralams Kasaragod to get new harbour projects, stronger coastal protection measures

Detailed proposal for Ajanur fishing harbour to be submitted this year for funding under NABARD or PMMSY. Stronger coastal protection measures, including the use of tetrapods, to be implemented.

8 Sep 2026 9:10 pm
CPI(M) to legally and politically fight EDs politically motivated move to book Pinarayi, Riyas in corruption case in Keralam

Explaining the genesis of the case CMRL pay-off case, CPI(M) State secretary M.V. Govindan says ever since SFIO began pursuing it, the CPI(M) State Committee knew who the real target was and had taken a strong stand against it

8 Sep 2026 9:08 pm
Thousands pay respects to Chitturs former MLA K. Achuthan

After the public viewing, his body was cremated on the premises of his home at Chalakalath

8 Sep 2026 8:57 pm
Keralam women MLAs walk out of National Commission for Women workshop

Keralam delegation expresses deep dissatisfaction over language barriers, irrelevance in workshop topics, and abrupt dismissal of crucial policy questions by NCW leadership

8 Sep 2026 8:57 pm
Protesters at Kaipamangalam demands action on NH 66 safety lapses

MLA K. K. Valsaraj blames poor safety compliance, illegal parking and inadequate monitoring for a string of fatal accidents

8 Sep 2026 8:45 pm