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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Nod for Mayilpeeli scholarship exam withdrawn

Permission given to NTU for conducting scholarship test for UP and high school students withdrawn on directions of Minister for General Education N. Samsudheen following complaints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
Man held in Keralam for assaulting wife over dowry demands

Nandu Dinesh, 28, of Chavara arrested at Thiruvananthapuram airport upon his arrival from Saudi Arabia; a case was registered against him last month following a complaint filed by his wife

14 Nov 2026 7:26 pm
Kerala Model of Development offers a viable alternative in the post-liberalisation era: K. Jayakumar

The 92nd annual meeting of the Indian Academy of Sciences featured a talk on the Kerala Model

14 Nov 2026 7:25 pm
Preparations in final stage for 12th Presidents Trophy Boat Race

A total of 12 boats three each in the Veppu A Grade, Iruttukuthi A Grade, Iruttukuthi B Grade, and womens Thekkanodi categories will compete in the Presidents Trophy Boat Race

14 Nov 2026 7:25 pm
K (TRAK), a collective for sustainable development of Keralams tourism sector, formed

It aims to provide professional training to tourism service providers and employees across various sectors, formulate welfare initiatives for tourism employees, intervene effectively during pandemics and natural disasters that adversely affect the tourism industry

14 Nov 2026 6:00 pm
Kerala Police warns of fake traffic fine SMS scams

According to the police, these fraudsters send messages falsely claiming that a traffic violation has been captured on camera and urge recipients to click on an embedded link to pay the purported fine

14 Nov 2026 5:04 pm
KVASU signs MoU with UAE university for veterinary education, research

The MoU provides for faculty exchanges for teaching, research and healthcare management, besides joint continuing veterinary education programmes, workshops and conferences in areas of mutual interest

14 Nov 2026 3:30 pm
Keralam Government to buy new vehicles for Ministers and Chief Secretary

The General Administration Department has issued orders for the purchase of 24 Toyota Innova Hycross ZX(O) Strong Hybrid vehicles which include 22 for the use of the Ministers and Chief Secretary Bishwananth Sinha and two for the use of State guests

14 Nov 2026 3:17 pm
From glory to gloom: Manchester United's fall leaves Keralam fans heartbroken

Once a refuge from lifes hardships, Manchester United has become a test of endurance for its Keralam fans

14 Nov 2026 3:06 pm
Tanker carrying 40,000 litres of ethanol to Kochi overturns near Coimbatore

According to the police, the driver lost control of the tanker, which veered off the road and overturned on vacant land. Ethanol leaked from the tanker and spilled onto the surrounding area

14 Nov 2026 2:24 pm
Media access order puts MG University on collision course with Minister

Calling the order undemocratic, Higher Education Minister Roji M. John said that restricting media access to a public institution would undermine transparency and the publics right to know

14 Nov 2026 1:26 pm
PWD gets 2.68 crore to fortify three rehabilitation sites for Vallarpadam project evictees

The amount has been credited to the official bank account of the PWD Executive Engineer from the funds deposited by the Cochin Port Authority (CoPA) in the district collectors account for the rehabilitation of the evicted families

14 Nov 2026 1:07 pm
Kurumba: a language and community fighting for visibility

The Kurumbas of Keralam are an Adivasi community with a population of only 2,719 as of 2024, who speak Kurumba, an oral language without a script; with the Census classifying languages with fewer than 10,000 speakers as others, the future of the language appears bleak

14 Nov 2026 12:06 pm
Police fully empowered to curb drugs and substance abuse in the city: Kerala High Court

The court clarified that the directions issued by the Single Bench would not stand in the way of the police maintaining requisite vigil and attention to all activities about drug and substance abuse

14 Nov 2026 11:57 am
Multi-purpose transit yard still remains paper dreamin Kozhikode

The initiative was originally conceived in 2021, based on a project blueprint as part of efforts to make Kozhikode more parking-friendly. Initially planned as a joint venture between KMB and the Kozhikode Municipal Corporation, the proposal later became a KMB-led initiative after the Corporation reportedly withdrew, citing technical reasons

14 Nov 2026 10:46 am
Keralam government sanctions 11 crore for renovationroad development in Kochi

The project aims to improve the motorability of the road and address hardships faced by commuters, says Ernakulam MLA

14 Nov 2026 1:32 am
Concern mounts over poor air quality in Kochi; Corpn. to set up monitoring stations

Experts flag vehicular emissions, open construction sites, and post-monsoon weather changes; PCB awaits govt. nod for repair and maintenance of two of its three monitoring stations, which have remained dysfunctional for over six months

14 Nov 2026 1:32 am
Keralam CM Satheesan appeals for unity among churches in State

Chief Minister says unity among churches could transform the State; Mammootty presented with the Sreshta Bava Award

14 Nov 2026 1:07 am
Speakers last-minute withdrawal triggers protest at unveiling of Kanayis sculpture in Kasaragod

The unexpected development triggered protests and sharp criticism from elected representatives, cultural activists, and members of the art fraternity, who viewed the speakers absence as an insult to the veteran sculptor

14 Nov 2026 12:38 am
Kerala High Court seeks States response to PIL seeking mechanism to implement cyber laws

Cyber laws under Information Technology Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita focus primarily on ensuring punishment after commission of crime, says petitioner

14 Nov 2026 12:36 am