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Majnu Komath, architect of struggle for Goshree Bridges, passes away

He served as chairman of the Ernakulam-Vypeen Bridges Action Council, formed in the 1980s, and remained steadfast in the struggle until the bridges became a reality in 2004

10 Jan 2026 11:41 pm
UDF, BJP campaign against Left over Sabarimala lost its relevance, says CPI

The party said the State government has fully cooperated with the investigation, and those who tried to steal the wealth of the temple should be treated as culprits

10 Jan 2026 9:35 pm
SIT conducts protracted search and seizure operation at Sabarimala senior Tantris private residence in Chengannur

Officials say the SIT reportedly focussed on creating an inventory of artefacts, including gold ornaments, in Rajeevarus possession to audit their provenance and confiscate the objects, including bank statements and legal documents, pertaining to the case

10 Jan 2026 9:26 pm
Union Budget 2026-27: Keralas wish-list includes Special Fiscal Correction Package, defence innovation corridor, revenue protection measures under GST

State reiterates demand for AIIMS, Sabari Rail, special package for return migrants and aid for paddy and rubber sectors

10 Jan 2026 9:19 pm
Balan refuses to apologise to Jamaat-e-Islami

Jamaat-e-Islami had sent the senior CPI(M) leader a legal notice against defamatory remarks, seeking an apology and 1 crore in compensation

10 Jan 2026 9:13 pm
Power Minister Krishnankutty unlikely to contest in the upcoming Assembly polls

The Chittur MLA says he wants to step aside and make way for younger leaders

10 Jan 2026 9:11 pm
Palliative care needs to be integrated into dentistry, says M.R.Rajagopal

Pallium India has launched a new Department of Palliative Care Dentistry in Thiruvananthapuram, aimed at addressing the often-overlooked oral health challenges faced by head and neck cancer survivors.

10 Jan 2026 9:05 pm
CWC orders probe into allegation of teachers sexual abuse of students

The police arrested the teacher after he allegedly abused a Class VI student at his quarters, reportedly after giving the child liquor

10 Jan 2026 9:03 pm
Arrangements in place for Makaravilakku festival

Virtual Queue bookings capped at 35,000 for January 13 and 30,000 for January 14, the festival day. Only those with valid Virtual Queue bookings will be allowed darshan, say police. As part of traffic management, restrictions will be imposed on pilgrims movement

10 Jan 2026 8:53 pm
CPI(M), Congress, and BJP draw battle lines over Sabarimala theft, Jamaat-e-Islami Hind, and religious fundamentalism

CPI(M) will launch mass movement against schismatic politics, BJP will observe Makaravilakku season as faith protection month, while Congress will spotlight LDFs rightward drift to Hindutva politics

10 Jan 2026 8:51 pm
10 Jan 2026 8:50 pm
Veeyapuram Chundan wins Champions Boat League; Niranam Chundan clinches Presidents Trophy

Niranam Chundan outpaced Veeyapuram Chundan to claim first place with a timing of 03:36:548 minutes

10 Jan 2026 8:33 pm
Lack of port-driven industrial ecosystem deprives Kerala from tapping Vizhinjams potential

The seaport has once again emerged as the top-performing port on the east and south coasts of India, registering a container throughput of 1.21 lakh twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in December 2025

10 Jan 2026 8:30 pm
Calicut Half Marathon to be held on February 8

The 2026 edition will be conducted under the theme Run to Remember Alzheimers and Dementia Awareness

10 Jan 2026 8:02 pm
Transgender devotees allege harassment at Pampa

The transgender community plans to raise a formal complaint with the Kerala government for alleged harassment and discrimination, while the police cite adherence to regulations that mandate transgender devotees carry valid documents confirming their gender status.

10 Jan 2026 7:50 pm
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan defends Malayalam Language Bill, says apprehensions do not reflect facts

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had urged him to withdraw the Bill to protect the interests of the Kannada-speaking linguistic minorities in Kerala

10 Jan 2026 7:47 pm
Tiger that triggered panic in Ayyankunnu captured

The tiger had earlier entered a farm where it reportedly mauled four cows to death

10 Jan 2026 7:46 pm
Friday Screening offers free movie experience to all in Kozhikode

The screening will be held every Friday at the hall at 5:30 p.m., featuring other notable Indian and international films, and will be open to all

10 Jan 2026 7:38 pm
CM to inaugurate Keralas first Work Near Home facility

The workspace developed in Kottarakkara will enable educated professionals to work for international firms from their hometowns

10 Jan 2026 7:36 pm
Southern Dairy and Food Conclave concludes inspiring visitors with fusion of technology and tradition

For school students, the experience was a process of learning unfolding while for general visitors, the stalls provided a glimpse into the harmonious mingling of modern digital innovation and traditional craftsmanship

10 Jan 2026 7:29 pm
MSC ELSA 3 compensation: Greenpeace calls for transparent redressal mechanism

MSC pledges 1,227-crore bank guarantee before Kerala High Court to secure the release of its impounded sister vessel

10 Jan 2026 7:29 pm
Claims against Malayalam Language Bill a gimmick: Aikya Malayala Prasthanam

A recent meet by a delegation from Karnataka Border Area Development Authority with Kerala Governor followed by Karnataka Chief Ministers call to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi to withdraw the Bill are political games, claims the organisation

10 Jan 2026 7:23 pm
Spiritual fervour peaks in Erumely ahead of Petta Thullal

The Ambalappuzha and Alangad groups will commence the ritual by Sunday noon. Chandanakkudam procession sets off from Nainar Mosque on Saturday evening

10 Jan 2026 7:18 pm
Idukki college develops electronic system to enhance beehive monitoring

The system, named BEEMARK-I, collects and analyses environmental and biological data, issues automated alerts for abnormalities, and enables timely interventions by beekeepers

10 Jan 2026 7:03 pm
HONEY: Crooks, tax raids and curious cats: Naming Operation draws the spotlight on State GST Department

The department explores creativity by naming its recent operations after references from J.R.R. Tolkiens and J.K. Rowlings works

10 Jan 2026 5:51 pm
Kozhikode city police anti-narcotic squads in action to net frequent offenders

In 2025, the squads arrested 2,094 drug traffickers in 1,869 cases registered under various police stations

10 Jan 2026 5:44 pm
Quarry strike likely to stall National Highway widening works

Quarry operators allege that the State govt. is reluctant to consider the basic demands of entrepreneurs and continues to hike the fine for various minor offences

10 Jan 2026 5:33 pm
Kochi Corporation invites EoIs for doorstep collection, disposal of biomedical waste under new arrangement

Complaints are rife that the existing agency was charging more than the subsidised rate agreed upon by the previous council

10 Jan 2026 5:08 pm
Mayors remarks on Latin Catholic support spark political row in Kochi

Ms. Minimol clarifies that her statement expressing gratitude for the overall support she received had been twisted

10 Jan 2026 5:00 pm
Sabarimala chief priest hospitalised following signs of physical distress

According to Special Sub Jail officials, Mr Rajeevaru showed signs of physical fatigue and sleeplessness in the morning. He also declared a patent lack of appetite and told the warden that he felt faint and dizzy

10 Jan 2026 1:04 pm
Ahead of Kerala elections, Amit Shah to arrive in Thiruvananthapuram on January 10

The meeting will likely focus on mobilising the partys rank-and-file at the booth level to make the NDAs election machinery fighting fit and improve the BJPs outreach to various demographics, rather than on specifics such as candidate selection.

10 Jan 2026 11:12 am
Swadeshi Science Congress concludes at CUK

Over 300 scientists and researchers participate in deliberations, with 238 paper and poster presentations spanning diverse disciplines

10 Jan 2026 2:33 am
Confident of LDFs resounding victory in 2026 Kerala Assembly elections: T.P. Ramakrishnan

State govt. analyses results of local body elections and discusses strategies to counter the Union governments continuing economic blockade of the State

9 Jan 2026 10:41 pm
Kerala SIR: technical issues related to Form 6A will be resolved, says Rathan U. Kelkar

Organisations had reportedly sought clarity on the hurdle faced by citizens born outside India in filling up the form

9 Jan 2026 10:13 pm
Boy treated for rare disease at SAT Hospital

He is being treated using a patented drug under the KARE (Kerala Against Rare Diseases) scheme. Plexiform Neurofibroma (PN), a rare condition, is seen mostly in childhood and these soft tumours can appear anywhere in the body

9 Jan 2026 9:55 pm
New district police chief vows strong action against drug menace, crime in Thiruvananthapuram

District Police Chief K. Karthick emphasises the need for strong public support to effectively curb the growing menace

9 Jan 2026 9:40 pm
HC strikes down Kerala Devaswom Recruitment Board Act provisions that empowered KDRB to appoint candidates

The direction came on an appeal filed by the Guruvayur Devaswom Employees Union Congress and others, challenging the relevant provisions of the KDRB Act

9 Jan 2026 9:31 pm
SIT indicts Tantri Kandararu Rajeevaru for criminal complicity and conspiracy in Sabarimala gold theft case

In the remand report filed late Friday SIT indictes Rajeevaru for misappropriation of temple property, illicit enrichment, and abuse of power for gain under various provisions of the Prevention of Corruption (PC) Act, 1988.

9 Jan 2026 9:19 pm