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Kerala HC directs State to decide on appointment of expert panel to probe alleged irregularities in digital re-survey

A petition by Congress leader Shaji J. Kodankandath had alleged that irregularities in the digital survey equipment tenders had caused a loss of 150 crore to the public exchequer

1 Oct 2026 6:02 am
Kalamassery police issue fresh summons to Anto Augustine in case over CM marriage remarks

The case pertains to a reported revelation by Augustine that two people had met him with what they claimed was a journalistic scoop on Satheesans alleged second marriage

1 Oct 2026 6:01 am
Koder House fire in Keralams Fort Kochi fuels questions over safety of heritage properties

The incident exposes alleged lapses in firefighting mechanism in Fort Kochi, prompting Fire dept. to initiate steps to strengthensafety infrastructure in the area; proposal to be submitted to District Collector highlighting need for installing dedicated firefighting equipment, including water hydrants, at strategic locations to prevent similar incidents in future

1 Oct 2026 6:00 am
Kerala High Court directs State govt. to expedite disposal of pending cases against MPs and MLAs based on District Judiciary recommendations

Registrar suggests measures such as prioritising execution of processes such as summons or warrants issued by criminal courts and deputing police officers to assist courts in the matter

1 Oct 2026 6:00 am
Thiruvananthapuram witnesses tense moments following Youth Congress-SFI clash

Violence erupts during a Youth Congress march towards Statue Junction on Wednesday evening seeking resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. YC, SFI activists blame each other for throwing stones and bottles

1 Oct 2026 1:09 am
Keralam witnesses 7th-lowest southwest monsoon season

According to India Meteorological Department data, nearly 70% of the State remained significantly rain-deficient at the end of the season on September 30. Northeast monsoon, which normally sets in by mid-October, may be below normal during the opening month

30 Sep 2026 10:18 pm
Satheesan to open elderly day celebrations in the capital on Thursday

Celebrations are organised by the newly formed Department for Senior Citizens. The CM will also inaugurate welfare schemes launched as part of the 100-day programme of the State government.

30 Sep 2026 9:47 pm
Opposition protest disrupts council meeting at Pala municipality in Keralams Kottayam

Maya Rahul, an Independent councillor, heads the ruling council in Pala municipality with the support of a group of UDF rebels and the LDF

30 Sep 2026 9:10 pm
Mother held on charge of killing two children in Palakkad

The children, aged 5 and 3, were found dead in a water tank at their rented house

30 Sep 2026 8:49 pm
Mukkam bus attack: Two taken into police custody

They allegedly placed the motorcycle across the road, forcing the bus to stop, and smashed the glass panel of the door before entering the bus and assaulting the driver and others, according to passengers and bus staff

30 Sep 2026 8:49 pm
Health experts flag need for immediate wound care, medication to fight rabies

At a workshop organised as part of World Rabies Day (September 28) observance, they say systemic gaps in care must be addressed for Keralam to achieve the goal of rabies elimination by 2030. Apart from dogs or cats, exposure to wild animals leading to human rabies death is a new and emerging cause for concern in the State

30 Sep 2026 8:42 pm
Aspiring entrepreneurs told to start small and focus on market

Indo Gulf and Middle East Chamber of Commerce and Kanjikode Industries Forum organise my job, my business seminar in Palakkad

30 Sep 2026 8:38 pm
Dead for 13 years, Kannur man accused in narcotics cases arrested in Andhra Pradesh

He had reportedly failed to appear before the court in a case registered by the Kannur Town police in 2008 and was declared a proclaimed offender by the Vadakara NDPS court in 2013

30 Sep 2026 8:26 pm
Travel restriction order will not disrupt normal life, says Idukki Collector amid protests by farmers

As per the order, inspectors of plantations in Munnar, Peerumade, and Udumbanchola were directed to instruct estate owners and labourers to halt all movement and operations inside plantations from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. to prevent wild animal attacks

30 Sep 2026 8:11 pm
Security tightened for KeralamChief Minister amid continuing protests

The heightened security follows clashes with BJP activists and a string of protests targeting Ministers in retaliation for earlier Youth Congress black-flag demonstration during Union Home Monister Amit Shahs visit to Kollam. Satheesan has reportedly asked police not to add another security vehicle to his convoy.

30 Sep 2026 7:59 pm
Puthiyappa boat maintenance yard project yet to take off

19-crore proposal backed by Fisheries department, but no field-level study or funding approval yet; boat owners forced to depend on private yards at Beypore and Kochi for repairs; limited time to complete repairs and obtain fitness clearance before fishing resumes

30 Sep 2026 7:52 pm
Alleged drunk driving: Keralam YouTubers licence likely to be suspended

Police sources say a report on the case will be submitted to the Motor Vehicles department soon, following which action will be taken against his licence. An air gun and pellets were reportedly recovered from his SUV

30 Sep 2026 7:49 pm
Kerala HC seeks report from State on socio-economic survey of other backward classes

Court had in 2019 directed the Union and State governments to finalise the socio-economic study report and hand it over to the Kerala State Commission for Backward Classes

30 Sep 2026 7:42 pm
Mundathikode fireworks accident site turns toxic hotspot

Heavy metals above permissible limits found; contaminated topsoil recommended for removal amid fears of water contamination

30 Sep 2026 7:31 pm
Operation Thelima: licences of four food establishments suspended in Wayanad

Thirteen establishments inspected; five recommended for compounding proceedings; 120 kg of food items seized and destroyed

30 Sep 2026 7:30 pm
Keralam constitutes panel to prepare 10-year master plan for road, junction, flyover, bypass development

Committees primary responsibility will be to prepare a priority list and an operational model for the projects to be undertaken by the government over the next 10 years

30 Sep 2026 7:28 pm
Kerala Sahitya Akademi sets out to open its doors, tightens awards process

New leadership promises an inclusive cultural space, financial revamp and a Statewide festival bringing literature, music, theatre and dance under one umbrella

30 Sep 2026 7:22 pm
Fragmented wildlife corridors, shrinking habitats behind recurring human-wildlife conflicts: Chief Minister

KFDC rolls out new initiatives including experiential trails, workcation facilities, premium stays and value-added forest products

30 Sep 2026 7:06 pm
Operation Thelima: eight eateries closed in Kollam

Operation Thelima is a special initiative launched in response to widespread complaints over the repeated use of recycled cooking oil in local eateries

30 Sep 2026 6:43 pm
Kollam Vigilance Court sentences RTO agent to six years in prison

The accused deceived applicants by promising them driving licenses without requiring them to attend driving tests, bypassing standard legal procedures

30 Sep 2026 6:31 pm
DPR for NH-744 Kadambattukonam-Edamon stretch submitted to NHAI

The total length of the NH 744 connecting Kadambattukonam to Madurai spans 201 km. Construction on the 71-km MaduraiRajapalayam section has already been completed.

30 Sep 2026 6:29 pm
Private bus operators to take out Secretariat march on October 14, 2026

Kerala State Private Bus Operators Federation says if the State government fails to take a favourable decision despite the protests, the bus operators will launch an indefinite strike by suspending all services in the first week of November

30 Sep 2026 5:55 pm
KFDC offers work from forests at Gavi, Suryanelli in Keralam

As part of workation programme, high-speed Internet, extra power outlets and dedicated discussion areas provided. After work, guests can also choose from guided nature walks, boating, birdwatching and wildlife trails

30 Sep 2026 5:15 pm
Becoming fully renewable energy-based by 2040 may be challenging for Keralam: study

Keralam will need at least 27 gigawatts of renewable capacity addition to meet the 2040 electricity demand purely from renewables, hydro and nuclear without any thermal power support, according to a study by WRI India

30 Sep 2026 4:22 pm
Keralam CM declines State police request to increase his security vehicles

State police had earlier sought to add one more security vehicle to Satheesans convoy following recent black flag protests by Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha activists against him and other Ministers, say sources

30 Sep 2026 4:14 pm
Keralam govt orders Vigilance probe into Mundamveli P&T apartment project

Order dated September 22, issued by Additional Chief Secretary, directs VACB director to conduct preliminary inquiry against officials responsible for irregularities detected

30 Sep 2026 3:57 pm
Veli-Kadinamkulam passenger-cum-tourist boat service inaugurated in Keralam

Minister says Veli will be developed into a transport hub and it has immense potential for development in the transport and tourism sectors, given its proximity to major air, rail, water and road transport networks

30 Sep 2026 3:55 pm
Court admits actor Ansiba Hassans contempt plea against SHO

Judicial First Class Magistrate Court, Ernakulam, issues notice to Keralam government

30 Sep 2026 3:26 pm
CMRL-Exalogic payoff case: Kerala HC reserves order on plea seeking FIR against Pinarayi, daughter Veena, Riyas

Justice A. Badharudeen reviews information passed by ED to State Police Chief and observes orally that question of whether to conduct a preliminary inquiry before registering an FIR will have to be analysed on a case-to-case basis

30 Sep 2026 2:39 pm
Back-to-back attacks on Congress offices in Thiruvananthapuram spark political tensions in Keralam

Attacks come against backdrop of tense Statewide standoff between Youth Congress activists and Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha supporters after Congress workers waved black flags as Union Home Minister Amit Shahs convoy passed through Kollam on September 26

30 Sep 2026 1:13 pm
Kerala HC directs transparency in selection of Sabarimala, Malikappuram Melsanthis

Court was considering a report filed by Sabarimala Special Commissioner R. Jayakrishnan on the matter

30 Sep 2026 9:56 am
Muthanga verdict: whose death counts?

Twenty-three years produced a trial, 47 witnesses and a 217-page judgment for Vinods death. For Jogi, they produced nothing not a charge, a witness, or a line of inquiry.

30 Sep 2026 1:02 am
Rahul Gandhi urged to ensure social diversity in Kerala Planning Board

The memorandum requests that corrective steps be taken to ensure that the constitutional values of social diversity, professional excellence, inclusion and equal opportunity are reflected in the composition of the Planning Board.

29 Sep 2026 10:44 pm
SFI, KSU claim gains in college union polls in Ernakulam

SFI wins all seats at Maharajas College and 13 of 14 at St. Peters College; KSU wrests unions from SFI at six colleges, including Cochin College; KSU retains unions at 10 colleges, including Sacred Heart and Sree Sankara College

29 Sep 2026 10:44 pm