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Stake sale deal in Vizhinjam port detrimental to public interest, says Kerala Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan

The former Chief Minister requests the Securities and Exchange Board of India to examine whether the disclosure made by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited in relation to the share purchase and subscription agreement concerning Adani Vizhinjam Port Private Limited conforms to contractual and regulatory requirements

7 Jul 2026 4:31 pm
CorroHealths terminated employees locked out of office, despite assurance

A meeting between Labour Minister Bindhu Krishna and top executives of the firm has been scheduled for July 10

7 Jul 2026 2:39 pm
Chennithala orders review of 23 child deaths in Palakkad between 2010 and 2023

The Home Ministers Office said the government has tasked Deputy Inspector General of Police, Thrissur Range, T Narayanan, to head the review

7 Jul 2026 1:55 pm
Wayanad mudslide: CM holds emergency meeting; Agriculture Minister terms it man-made disaster

Agriculture Minister T. Siddique said the accident was caused by unscientifically stacked excavated soil, and alleged that the contractors failure to remove the accumulated soil on time led to the incident

7 Jul 2026 1:43 pm
Messi, Qatar and a mailbox in Kozhikode: The story of a 500-piece FIFA World Cup stamp collection

For more than three decades, a Kozhikode philatelist has documented FIFA World Cup history through philately, building a collection of nearly 500 commemorative stamps

7 Jul 2026 11:12 am
Hill Palace police register FIR on actor Ansiba Hassans complaint; legal team alleges attempt to shield accused

Ms. Hassans legal team has expressed dissatisfaction with the way the case has been framed, alleging obfuscation of facts to shield the accused

7 Jul 2026 10:03 am
Actors Revathy, Padmapriya resign from Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes

Actors say resignation not in haste and not about a single incident

6 Jul 2026 10:18 pm
Speculation rife over selection of new KPCC chief

AICC general secretary in charge of Kerala Deepa Dasmunshi is in Thiruvananthapuram reportedly to steer discussions with senior leaders regarding the choices before the party

6 Jul 2026 9:10 pm
Accused in Abhimanyu murder case plea not guilty

The case has been adjourned to July 24, when the prosecution will submit its list of witnesses and documentary evidence

6 Jul 2026 8:47 pm
Kerala seeks amendments to Wildlife Protection Act for effective management of human-wildlife conflicts

Kerala Forest Minister is set to meet Union Minister Bhupender Yadav on Wednesday to press demand for granting Chief Conservators of Forests the authority to order the hunting of dangerous animals. He will also seek permission for aerial translocation of animals, and additional funding for compensation and mitigation efforts.

6 Jul 2026 8:46 pm
6 Jul 2026 8:41 pm
Kerala govt., Adani Group strive to resolve differences over sale of Vizhinjam port stake

APSEZ CEO says company wants to take Vizhinjam port to the next level only with the support of the Kerala and Union governments. Kerala govt. exploring the possibility of placing conditions on the stake sale as part of protecting the States interests

6 Jul 2026 8:38 pm
Idukki Collector urges tourists to avoid trips to Munnar in Kerala

Travel advisory after a major crack developed and a mudslide occurred on the Kochi-Dhanushkodi National Highway

6 Jul 2026 8:37 pm
Pothundy twin murder verdict put off to July 13

Additional District and Sessions Court-IV postpones verdict due to judges ill health

6 Jul 2026 8:19 pm
P.K. Sasis Democratic Marxist Front to merge with CMP on July 17

Sasi says DMF, along with other like-minded groups, will form a new Left platform in Kerala

6 Jul 2026 8:16 pm
Man accused of poisoning his children escapes from police custody at Thrissur Medical College Hospital

Muthu was under police custody while undergoing treatment; the two children continue to be in critical condition

6 Jul 2026 8:15 pm
Forest department links surge in tiger attacks to growing cattle population in Munnar

The abundance of easy prey has led to big cats living socially within the tea plantations

6 Jul 2026 8:09 pm
State-level distribution of K.M. Mani educational excellence award begins

Organisers say awards will be distributed across all 14 districts through district- and regional-level functions

6 Jul 2026 7:58 pm
Nurses step up agitation in Thrissur; UNA to launch round-the-clock protest at Amala

Association warns of district-wide strike within 48 hours if wage dispute remains unresolved

6 Jul 2026 7:36 pm
Kerala to complete fallow land mapping in a month

Agriculture Minister T. Siddique, addressing a district-level review meeting in Kottayam, directs officials to take steps to ensure quality of paddy

6 Jul 2026 7:22 pm
Kerala PSC internal probe finds anomalies in evaluation

Answers to nine questions for any of the 228 candidates were not evaluated due to an error in assigning these questions for evaluation in the On Screen Marking (OSM) system, according to an interim report filed by the vigilance officer.

6 Jul 2026 7:17 pm
Custodial torture allegation clouds probe into POCSO case at Koodal in Keralas Pathanamthitta

Investigators remain unconvinced that the girl would have levelled allegations of such gravity against 10 persons solely because of disappointment over a romantic relationship

6 Jul 2026 7:09 pm
Crisis in Pala municipality sparks talk of Congress-KC(M) thaw

The Congresss mandalam committee unanimously supports its councillors decision to withdraw support to the independent collective, and the resolution has been sent to the DCC and KPCC for approval.

6 Jul 2026 6:56 pm
Indie artiste Haniya Nafisa on her album, music production and singing in the Kannur dialect

The Kochi-based singer-songwriter reflects on experimenting with genres, collaborating with fellow artistes and discovering her identity as a producer

6 Jul 2026 6:46 pm
Sunni Students Federation Palakkad district literary festival concludes

More than 1,500 students from 12 divisions participated in the festival, which featured 175 events

6 Jul 2026 6:17 pm
450 private buses stay off roads in Kasaragod as operators protest free travel scheme for women

The strike was called by the Kasaragod District Private Bus Operators Federation, along with various workers organisations

6 Jul 2026 5:44 pm
Mother of three-year-old Amboori accident victim attempts suicide

She is being treated at a private hospital in Kattakkada

6 Jul 2026 4:42 pm
Three-year-old swept away by stream found dead near Taliparamba

The accident occurred near the Kodleri bridge at Poomangalam when the child had accompanied his relatives to the stream for washing clothes and bathing

6 Jul 2026 4:30 pm
Environmental collective writes to Congress leadership against anti-environmental actions by party MPs, MLAs in Kerala

Coexistence Collective, a broad coalition of environmental organisations, wildlife conservationists, researchers, scientists and civil society groups, alleges that some Congress leaders are attempting to undermine forest, wildlife and environmental protection, and such actions have intensified since UDF came into power in Kerala

6 Jul 2026 4:22 pm
Ayyankkuzhi residents to revive protest over alleged non-payment of rent dues

The families had to vacate their homes in Ayyankuzhi following a fire at the Bharat Petroleum Corporation LimitedKochi Refinery campus in their neighbourhood nearly a year ago

6 Jul 2026 4:06 pm
6 Jul 2026 3:50 pm
Kerala Police invoke UAPA against Saudi returnee for offensive social media comment on Pahalgam terror attack victim

26-year-old Malappuram native was arrested upon his return from Saudi Arabia a few days ago. Case pertains to a Facebook comment allegedly posted by the accused under a video that featured the daughter of a Kochi native who was killed in the April 2025 terror attack

6 Jul 2026 3:37 pm
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation seeks turnkey role for proposed Kerala High Speed Railway project

The proposed high-speed rail corridor, estimated to cost 57,000 crore, will connect Thiruvananthapuram and Kannur. According to DMRC, the project will eventually have the capacity to carry 2.28 lakh passengers a day

6 Jul 2026 3:08 pm