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Community workshop on Spinal Muscular Atrophy held in Thiruvananthapuram

SMA is a rare neuromuscular disorder characterised by the degeneration of motor neurons, leading to progressive muscle weakness and wasting

2 Jan 2026 10:10 pm
Vellappally-Binoy Viswam spat takes an ugly turn

CPI(M) State secretary M.V. Govindan moderates his stance against Vellappally, saying his partywill not consider him a communal bigot for an isolated remark

2 Jan 2026 9:36 pm
Country has a poor record in retrieving stolen antiques

Of the 31 antique idols stolen from protected sites, monuments, and temples in the country in the recent past, only four could be retrieved by the enforcement agencies. Though no antique theft has been reported from the ASI-protected sites in Kerala, there have been other cases of antique theft

2 Jan 2026 9:08 pm
Elephant brought for temple fest collapses and dies in Kochi

The jumbo was not paraded after it showed some uneasiness

2 Jan 2026 8:48 pm
KPOA calls for gender-neutral recruitment across police ranks

Association says such a move will enable a higher proportion of women to join the force organically over long term

2 Jan 2026 8:43 pm
Modernisation, communication key to policing future challenges: State Police Chief

He calls for greater transparency and openness within the force and says officers should be encouraged to speak about work-related stress, mental health challenges

2 Jan 2026 8:33 pm
Bribery row: CPI(M) denies deal, Cong. mounts sharp attack

CPI(M) says allegations baseless, refuses to resign; Opposition links episode to Karuvannur scam, warns of protests

2 Jan 2026 8:27 pm
Thiruvananthapuram district panchayat president V. Priyadarshini says priority for women and child-oriented projects

Portable ABC programme to control stray dogs in the rural belts of the district will be expanded, says the district panchayat president

2 Jan 2026 8:13 pm
NSS reiterates its stance of political equidistance

Sukumaran Nair says the organisation sent a representative to the Global Ayyappa Sangamam to protect the custom and rituals of Sabarimala

2 Jan 2026 8:01 pm
166 booked under KAAPA in Ernakulam in 2025

KAAPA was invoked against 58 people within the Kochi City police limits, while the Ernakulam Rural police used the law to rein in 108 alleged anti-social elements

2 Jan 2026 7:56 pm
Kerala issues fresh K-TET guidelines after Supreme Court ruling

New guidelines after Supreme Court judgments on mandatory nature of teachers eligibility tests

2 Jan 2026 7:28 pm
Renovation of open-air auditorium at Cusat nearing completion

The facility was shut down following the tragic stampede that resulted in the death of four persons, including three students, ahead of a music nite on November 25, 2023

2 Jan 2026 7:17 pm
KSRTC launches second double-decker bus in Munnar for sightseeing

Like the first bus, this bus too will operate on the Anayirankal route along the Munnar-Bodimettu stretch of the Kochi-Dhanushkodi National Highway. The new bus has 12 seats on the lower deck and 38 on the upper deck

2 Jan 2026 7:07 pm
CPI(M)s bid to cling to power through horse-trading anti-democratic, says Sunny Joseph

KPCC president says evidence has emerged on how the CPI(M) bought off a UDF-backed Independent member to seize control of the Wadakkanchery block panchayat in Thrissur

2 Jan 2026 4:59 pm
KSEB to collect 7 paise per unit as fuel surcharge from bimonthly-billed consumers in January

Board will collect 8 paise from monthly-billed consumers. The surcharge is meant to recover 18.45 crore spent additionally on power purchases in November 2025 on account of the variations in the price of fuel used in power-generating units

2 Jan 2026 4:49 pm
Sabarimala gold theft: Kerala BJP leader K. Surendran calls for Central agency probe

Surendran alleges that leaders of both LDF and UDF are involved in the theft

2 Jan 2026 2:47 pm
DJ alleges police misconduct during New Year celebrations in Keralas Pathanamthitta

The incident reportedly occurred late at night after the event ran past its scheduled time, prompting police intervention

2 Jan 2026 2:07 pm
Vellappally Natesan says CPI created impression of lack of unity in LDF, loses cool at media again

SNDP Yogam general secretary questions the way in which CPI raised its criticism of LDF governments decision to sign up for PM-SHRI scheme

2 Jan 2026 2:02 pm
Satheesan accuses Kerala CM of using Vellappally Natesan as mouthpiece to create communal divide

V.D. Satheesan accuses Pinarayi Vijayan of trying to create communal hatred similar to such efforts made by Sangh Parivar and says CM had miserably failed in earlier attempts to pander to minority and majority communalism

2 Jan 2026 1:14 pm
Kerala rings in New Year on a high with record liquor sales of 125.64 crore

Among Bevco outlets, Kadavanthra outlet in Kochi topped the list with sales of 1.17 crore on New Years Eve

2 Jan 2026 11:58 am
50-lakh bribery, cross-voting charge in Wadakkanchery block panchayat president poll sparks row in Kerala

Purported audio clip prompts Vigilance inquiry after complaint by Congress leader Anil Akkara. CPI(M) accused of luring IUML-backed Independent to secure power. CPI(M) denies allegations

2 Jan 2026 11:41 am
Kerala government kicks off Navakeralam Citizens Response Programme

Navakeralam Citizens Response Programme is a State government initiative to collect feedback from the public to plan future development ahead of 2026 Assembly elections

2 Jan 2026 10:55 am
Bound by Constitution, couple enters wedded life

Instead of traditional rituals, the couple, Sheetal and Jithin, exchanged copies of the Indian Constitution at their wedding

1 Jan 2026 9:37 pm
CM defends car trip with Vellappally Natesan, but refutes his remarks on CPI

Pinarayi Vijayan is not Binoy Viswam, says Chief Minister on the CPI leaders comment that he would not have allowed Vellappally to travel in his car. CM, however, underscores the warm relations the CPI(M) has with the CPI

1 Jan 2026 9:33 pm
Sabarimala gold theft case: Pinarayi denies interference by his office in SIT probe

Chief Minister says it is common knowledge that SIT probe is monitored by High Court, ruling out need for a CBI probe at this stage, adding that UDF conveners allegation against CMO meant to divert attention from the real issue as to how the prime accused in the case gained access to a high-profile leader such as Sonia Gandhi

1 Jan 2026 9:21 pm