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Keralas UDF governments 100-day action plan from June 1

Directives issued to all departments to take necessary steps for implementation of all promises in UDFs election manifesto by 2031

20 May 2026 4:04 pm
K.V. Thomas quits as Keralas Special Representative in New Delhi after new UDF govt takes over

Thomas clarified that his tenure naturally came to an end when the term of former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan ended

20 May 2026 3:49 pm
N.S.K. Umesh to be Kerala Chief Ministers Officer on Special Duty

Umesh will continue to hold the post of Director of General Education till another person is appointed

20 May 2026 3:49 pm
Keralas UDF govt scraps K-Rail project launched by LDF

Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan says all land acquired for the project will be de-notified and yellow concrete markers that demarcated the prospective line will be removed

20 May 2026 1:01 pm
Brain-eating amoeba: Kerala reports another death from amoebic meningoencephalitis

Deceased is a 73-year-old woman from Kothamangalam in Ernakulam district

20 May 2026 12:17 pm
No place for personal enmity in politics, says G. Sudhakaran on swearing in former Kerala CM Pinarayi as MLA

Sudhakaran, who has been sworn in as Pro Tem Speaker of Kerala Assembly, says he sees no difference between Pinarayi Vijayan and any other MLA to whom he will be administering the oath of office on Thursday

20 May 2026 11:36 am
G. Sudhakaran sworn in as Kerala Assembly Pro Tem Speaker

Appointment of Sudhakaran, who won from Ambalappuzha constituency with UDF backing after a high-profile rebellion against his former party, CPI(M), adheres to established parliamentary convention of designating the senior-most member of the House to the temporary post

20 May 2026 10:53 am
Kozhikode native in Saudi jail to be released after legal formalities

A turning point in the case took place when the Malayali diaspora managed to raise 35 crore, the blood money the victims family had demanded, in May 2024

19 May 2026 11:07 pm
Madhu lynching case: HC directs accused to appear before it on May 25

The court is expected to pronounce its verdict in the case on the day

19 May 2026 9:36 pm
19 May 2026 8:20 pm
LDF will return stronger, says Pinarayi Vijayan

He says CPI(M) had overcome many similar phases in the past and would regain the confidence of the people

19 May 2026 8:18 pm
Cabinet picks trigger unease in UDF ranks in Central Travancore

Despite sweeping Kottayam and Idukki and dominating Pathanamthitta, the regions thin Cabinet representation has triggered sharp criticism

19 May 2026 8:17 pm
CPI(M) Idukki district committee blames State leadership for poll debacle

Members state that the decision to drop veteran CPI(M) leader M.M. Mani from contesting his stronghold of Udumbanchola directly triggered the partys record defeat in the seat

19 May 2026 8:15 pm
Chief Minister V.D. Satheesans mention of caste surname while taking oath invites criticism from Congress leader

Congress leader Jinto John says a Congress that doesnt carry the baggage of caste is a lot more inclusive

19 May 2026 8:00 pm
ASHAs to hold victory march in Thiruvananthapuram on May 20

KAHWA members express satisfaction at the positive manner in which the new Kerala government took up their demand for decent wages.

19 May 2026 7:43 pm
Strive for mastery, serve society: Governor tells health care graduates

Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar calls for excellence beyond hospitals as 7,457 students receive degrees at 22nd convocation of KUHS

19 May 2026 7:34 pm
TVK expands footprint in Kerala, holds meeting in Thrissur

A large number of Vijays fans attend the inaugural meeting in the district; party organisers say focus is on building a strong grassroots network

19 May 2026 7:09 pm
CPI in Kerala reiterates claim for Deputy Leader of Opposition post

Referring to electoral setback suffered by the party, Binoy Viswam says the CPI will undertake a detailed review of its performance, including the defeat in Vaikom

19 May 2026 7:03 pm
Study reveals complex mating behaviour of Indian squid, documents evidence of same-sex mating

Researchers found sperm carrying structures (spermatangia) implanted on the buccal membrane of a male squid, providing the reportedly first documented evidence of same-sex sexual behaviour of Indian squid

19 May 2026 5:53 pm
Kochi P&T Apartment owners issue ultimatum threatening to lay siege to GCDA office over persistent leakage

Residents have been protesting against the persistent leakage since 78 families moved in in January 2024. They have also raised concerns about cracks and an alleged tilt in the buildings

19 May 2026 4:57 pm
Twins Jinil Rexa and Jivin Rexa on finding their space in Malayalam cinema as actors

The twins are in the limelight post the success of Mohiniyattam, the sequel of the 2024-film Bharathanatyam

19 May 2026 4:45 pm
Malayali youngsters develop rail hygiene kit addressing sanitary concerns over long distance train travel

Rail hygiene kit by Travel Essentia, a startup founded by four Malayali youngsters, consists of 10 components for maintaining personal hygiene

19 May 2026 4:14 pm
Keralas UDF govt forms expert panel to prepare White Paper on State finances

According to a CMO statement, the committee will be headed by former Cabinet Secretary K.M. Chandrasekhar. Additional Chief Secretary (Finance) K.R. Jyothilal has been appointed as convener

19 May 2026 3:13 pm
Kerala Police bust human trafficking racket luring women to Dubai on promise of modelling jobs

Maradu police arrest 3 women. SIT formed to further investigate the case

19 May 2026 2:14 pm
Textbook printing for Kerala school reopening completed, says Director of General Education

Activity book printing too to be completed in June first week

19 May 2026 1:39 pm
V.D. Satheesan sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Kerala

Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath of office and secrecy to Mr. Satheesan and the Ministers-designate over a one-hour ceremony

18 May 2026 11:44 am
V.D. Satheesan | The Nehruvian revivalist

A self-described supporter of Nehruvian socialism, the Congress leader who steered the party-led alliance, out of power for a decade, to an emphatic victory over the Left Democratic Front in Kerala, is now set to take the reins of the State

16 May 2026 10:45 pm
Kerala politics LIVE: All eyes on Congress equations in Satheesans home turf ahead of Cabinet formation

Differences over Kerala Chief Minister selection will be resolved smoothly, says K.C. Venugopal

16 May 2026 9:33 am
Thiruvananthapuram registers 98% pass in SSLC exams

32,218 students eligible for higher studies and 2,313 secure A+ grade in all subjects. City schools fare well.

15 May 2026 11:28 pm
Why IUML firmly backed V.D. Satheesan for Kerala Chief Minister

Political analysts say the former Leader of the Opposition cultivated strong acceptance among Muslims and many see him as one among us

15 May 2026 4:33 pm
Deepak Joy resigns as deputy mayor and councillor of Kochi corporation

Both vacancies were immediately reported to the State Election Commission, as per norm; a by-election to fill the vacancy must be held within six months

13 May 2026 4:38 pm
NEET-UG 2026: Investigation finds MBBS student in Kerala forwarded guess paper to friends in Rajasthan

An official from the SOG said a student from Kerala forwarded the guess paper to a some of his friends abd a hostel owner in Sikar

13 May 2026 4:34 pm
Chamber of commerce condemns attack on Uber driver in Keralas Kovalam

It urges State government and State Police Chief to take stringent action against the accused, ensure protection for all legally operating service providers, and implement measures to prevent such incidents

12 May 2026 6:14 pm
Supreme Court summons Kochi ACP over FIR delay

Complaint relates to outraging the modesty of a woman from a Scheduled category. The petitioner in the case is an accused in a case registered at the Panangad police station in Kochi on charges of assault and criminal trespass

12 May 2026 4:24 pm