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Veli-Kadinamkulam solar boat service to begin from September 30

The four-hour journey is designed in such a way that the service begins from the Veli Tourism Village boat jetty and returns to Veli after circling the Kadinamkulam backwaters

29 Sep 2026 4:27 pm
Kerala Lok Ayukta suggests measures to improve transparency in the functioning of State Lotteries

Calls for setting up a centralised, continuously updated digital platform to give the general public real-time access to key operational data and the development of a framework for the continuous statistical monitoring of lottery outcomes

29 Sep 2026 4:06 pm
Keralam to double compensation for wildlife attack deaths, crop loss

Minister Shibu Baby John says issue of wildlife conflict will not be treated as sole responsibility of Forest department and instead be addressed via coordinated interventions by Agriculture and Revenue departments

29 Sep 2026 3:50 pm
RSS veteran M.A. Krishnan passes away in Kochi at 97

He was founder of Tapasya Kalasahitya Vedi and Balagokulam and had worked as editor of Kesari

29 Sep 2026 3:28 pm
Thiruvananthapuram Mayor attacks Congress over protests against Election Commission, questions partys stand on SIR

The BJP leader alleged that Congress, under Rahul Gandhis leadership, was conducting a misinformation campaign within and outside the country

29 Sep 2026 3:17 pm
Cross-border waste dumping: NGT finds gaps in Keralam pollution control boards report on treatment of biomedical waste

Kerala State Pollution Control Board had claimed that there are adequate treatment facilities for processing the biomedical waste generated in healthcare facilities across various districts

29 Sep 2026 2:53 pm
Keralam local body bypolls: Congress-led UDF suffers setback as Opposition LDF wrests seven wards

Of 38 wards where by-elections were held, UDF wins 19 seats, while LDF secures 18. Twenty20 wins in Poothrikka

29 Sep 2026 2:34 pm
BJPs K. Surendran takes dig at Rahul Gandhi over Minister Shajis claim on Muslim girls following atheist pages

K.M. Shaji had commented that Muslim girls account for the largest share of followers on atheist social media pages

29 Sep 2026 1:41 pm
Keralam local body bypolls results LIVE: UDF, LDF fight it out in 38 wards

The results of byelections in 38 local body wards across 12 districts in Keralam is seen as the first major electoral test for Congress-led UDF government, which is riding high on the overwhelming mandate it received in 2026 Assembly polls

29 Sep 2026 12:53 pm
Beats of an old custom fade away from Keralams courts

Following a campaign by a rights activist, High Courts Rules Committee decides to remove provision for the 'tom-tom' and 'kinnam mutti vilambaram' used to inform public about property attachment proceedings. The tradition, which goes back to the days of princely rule, survived the colonial period and is still prevalent in some courts

29 Sep 2026 10:25 am
Satheesan government faces first major electoral test as counting begins in 38 local body wards across 12 districts

The results, expected to trickle in soon, could have significant consequences for the UDF, the Left Democratic Front (LDF) opposition and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance.

29 Sep 2026 9:07 am
P&T apartment residents demand unconditional apology from Maxy over volte-face remark

The P&T Apartment Owners Association takes strong exception to former Kochi MLAs remarks, prompting the CPI(M) district leadership to issue a statement

29 Sep 2026 6:14 am
YouTuber Aswanth Kok taken into custody over suspected drunk driving

The incident occurred near Eranhipalam, where the vehicle allegedly driven by YouTuber Aswanth Kok collided with other vehicles

28 Sep 2026 11:03 pm
Kerala HC grants pre-arrest bail to YouTuber

Court says custodial interrogation unnecessary; bail subject to conditions including weekly appearance before investigating officer and cooperation with probe

28 Sep 2026 10:53 pm
Local body ward bypolls in Keralam see 58.81% voter turnout

The counting of the polled votes will begin across multiple centres at 10 a.m. on September 29

28 Sep 2026 9:56 pm
58.14% voter turnout recorded in byelections in Ernakulam

Turnout in the three grama panchayat wards exceeded 75%, while only 46.91% of voters cast their ballots in Kochi Corporations Ayyappankavu division.

28 Sep 2026 9:44 pm
MVD books crew of 46 private buses in special drive

The drive was conducted in the wake of frequent complaints about traffic rule violations and unruly behaviour by a section of private bus workers.

28 Sep 2026 9:24 pm
Peevees Model School magazine wins first prize

The schools magazine titledMerakiwill now representMalappuramdistrict in the State level competition

28 Sep 2026 9:22 pm
Pinarayi flags problem of medicine shortage in Keralams govt. hospitals

In a Facebook post, Leader of the Opposition highlights the voice message of the Director of Health Services, circulated in a group of district medical officers, which urged hospital superintendents to make emergency local purchases of medicine using hospital development society funds so that a crisis is averted

28 Sep 2026 9:20 pm
Sing only two stanzas of Vande Mataram at honourary doctorate event: pro-Left Syndicate members

If the National Song has to be sung at the event, university laws and applicable guidelines should be fully complied with, says Syndicate members

28 Sep 2026 9:19 pm
Keltron begins integration of sonar systems for Jalkapi project

Bow and flank array sonar systems developed by Keltron for the indigenously manufactured Jalkapi underwater vessel system enter integration phase

28 Sep 2026 9:07 pm
Keralam long jumper Sreeshankars silver at Asian Games brings cheers to Yakkara

His second attempt of 8.07 metres enough to win him silver

28 Sep 2026 8:52 pm
Prime accused in overseas recruitment scam gets bail

Hundreds of victims of the alleged financial fraud staged a protest at the companys office at Palarivattom

28 Sep 2026 8:40 pm
Trial set to begin in Keralam Assembly ruckus case

The incident had taken place on March 13, 2015, during the tenure of the then UDF government. The Assembly witnessed unprecedented scenes when the Opposition LDF attempted to prevent the then Finance Minister K.M. Mani from presenting the Budget, leading to a confrontation of the floor of the House

28 Sep 2026 8:19 pm
Four arrested for climbing cross

Another four arrested for sharing the picture

28 Sep 2026 8:14 pm
Madin Academy launches anti-drug initiative under Operation Toofan

Under the initiative, Madin Institute of Mental Health and Rehabilitation to provide free treatment to 50 people seeking to overcome drug addiction, based on recommendations from the Home Minister

28 Sep 2026 8:03 pm
Blow whistle against corruption, says Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala

Project Zero a firm step towards creating a corruption-free and transparent Keralam, says Chennithala

28 Sep 2026 7:46 pm
Kannur airport to get major transformation within one year, says Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan

The State government has decided to transform airports in Keralam into aviation hubs that could contribute to the States economic growth and GDP, says CM

28 Sep 2026 7:32 pm
Cherian Kurian wins 31st Berchmans Entrepreneur Award

Kurian will receive the award at Kavukattu Hall on Thursday

28 Sep 2026 6:57 pm
Discharge-bound patients sudden death at Kalamassery Medical College Hospital triggers medical negligence allegations

The family alleged a delay in providing emergency medical care after he collapsed. The hospital has appointed a five-member committee to inquire into the death

28 Sep 2026 6:51 pm
Catholicate, Mar Thoma colleges turn 75, to launch celebrations on October 1

The Chief Minister will inaugurate the celebrations

28 Sep 2026 6:45 pm
Forest Minister Shibu Baby John to open conclave on human-wildlife conflict in Kozhikode

The discussions will focus on scientific and technology-based measures to prevent wildlife attacks and reduce the possibility of human-wildlife conflict

28 Sep 2026 6:45 pm
ESA row heats up in Keralam; Kerala Congress (M) demands village-wise data, White Paper

Party chairman Jose K. Mani, MP, says the inclusion of agricultural land in 25 villages across nine districts on the latest ESA list was a matter of serious concern

28 Sep 2026 5:24 pm
Vigilance to question officials over tender leak in Keralams Sabarimala

Official sources say the Vigilance has already recorded the statements of two contractors who allegedly received the leaked details; the tender process was cancelled after the alleged leak came to light

28 Sep 2026 5:12 pm
Milma Malabar union board dissolution politically motivated, alleges chairman K.S. Mani

He challenges UDF government and the Dairy Development department to supply evidence of corruption; says that people cannot be blamed for suspecting that the dissolution was part of a clandestine move to destroy Milma

28 Sep 2026 4:57 pm
Will we need a special court to consider petitions from AMMA? asks Kerala HC

High Court criticises the actors association over the high number of petitions arising from disputes between its members; observations made while considering a petition to quash an FIR lodged against actor Lakshmipriya

28 Sep 2026 4:35 pm
Keralam launches second phase of anti-drug drive Operation Toofan

Ramesh Chennithala calls for collective action to keep drug mafia away. Second phase to focus on strengthening public participation through local bodies to prevent drug use and its spread

28 Sep 2026 4:20 pm