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The production, blending elements of dance and drama, explores the lesser-known facets of the character

The sector is battling delayed wages, mounting financial losses, dwindling workers, shrinking cooperative societies, and the relentless march of power looms. Kerala, which once had nearly 25,000-30,000 handloom workers, now has only about 18,000, while the number of cooperative societies has fallen from around 600 to around 450

Finance Department data also show Kerala has been spending crores of rupees every year on incentives paid to individuals who distribute the pensions to homes under DTH via the PACS route

The Onam 2026 edit is all about nostalgia and Kerala-inspired imagery

CPI(M) announces large-scale mobilisation of pension beneficiaries and their families, cutting across political lines, against UDF governments move

The devices use a multi-frequency acoustic defence system loaded with over 100 audio patterns and specialised frequency profiles to safely drive animals back into the forest

Minister T. Siddique says losses sustained by agricultural sector have been estimated at around 99.29 crore as of Thursday evening and that 36,829 farmers have been affected and about 3,264 hectares of agricultural land impacted by heavy rain and floods

Red alert has been sounded for Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod districts for the day, while orange alert has been issued for Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, and Idukki districts

However, government says bedridden beneficiaries and others who cannot be excluded from doorstep delivery system will continue to receive pensions at their homes

Thrissur District Collector says NHAI civil engineers inspected the tunnels and found no immediate threat

Investigators have reportedly recovered chats, photographs and other digital material that are believed to be linked to the alleged smuggling and distribution of MDMA. The chat records also include conversations with persons facing prosecution under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, say police

4,765 offences reported in 2025, up from 4,607 in 2024; highest number of cases in Thiruvananthapuram

Mohammed Shiyas and Najeeb Kanthapuram nominated to the Syndicate under the MLA category

The letter, dated July 20 and signed by an under secretary on behalf of the Additional Chief Secretary, was sent to Sugathan in response to his request for an escort parole to take part in the council meeting on July 31

Two people in critical condition. Deceased identified as Riya Fathima, 17, and Thankamani, 72

Coordination among various departments and agencies has been stepped up, considering lessons learnt from the massive floods in 2018, says Aluva MLA

The order follows a case registered by the Adimaly police against Mr. Lambodarans wife, the official owner of the venture. The firm was allegedly operating illegally and accommodating tourists in direct violation of a ban imposed in light of harsh weather conditions.

The lab, an initiative of ASAP Kerala initiative and Infosys Springboard, aims to introduce school and college students in Kerala to emerging technologies, including AI and robotics.

Officials say the road is motorable. However, experts warn that the slope can become unstable if heavy rain continues as the waterlogged soil may lose strength

Problem due lack of toilet facilities in a bus stand in Tamil Nadu near the Kerala border

Local residents and migrant workers quickly mobilized for rescue, using sacks to transport the injured to a nearby hospital, while concerns were raised over the lack of a protective wall along the highway.

Ayurvedic Medicine Manufacturers Organisation of India says the amendments are a progressive leap for the sector as it will be positioned closer to global herbal medicine standards while some experts fear doing away with periodic licence renewal could affect the quality of the products

He says it was the combination of UDF support, votes from within CPI(M) and neutral voters that helped me win in the Assembly polls

Rajeshs relatives had to shift the body to a private ambulance with freezer facilities as a foul smell began to emanate from the decomposing body

The court noted his clean criminal record and the absence of serious injuries to the ED officials, imposing conditions for his bail that include a 1 lakh bond and restrictions on contacting witnesses.

According to CRV squad members, the absence of an integrated digital platform makes it difficult for both the public and the authorities to quickly identify and mobilise volunteer teams during emergencies

The first audition will be held on August 23 at the Palakkad District Public Library.

One of the two propellers of a ro-ro ferry stalled after becoming entangled in a large bundle of discarded ropes while the vessel was en route from Vypeen to Fort Kochi recently.

As many as 12,063 people are sheltered in 139 relief camps in Kottayam. In Pathanamthitta, 10,570 people from 3,331 families are being accommodated in 142 relief camps

The bridge will become an alternative route connecting Pulpally, Sultan Bathery, Kalpetta and Kozhikode directly to Mysore and Bengaluru

Police sources say the bank transactions that she reportedly carried out for suspected drug traffickers will be verified again with the newly accessed digital evidence

Music director P.S. Vidyadharan will inaugurate the workshop on Saturday morning.

A procession will start from Anchuvilakku junction at 10 a.m. on Saturday and proceed to the stadium bus stand.

The recruits, comprising 111 from the Special Armed Police Battalion and 129 from the Women Battalion, underwent extensive nine-month training that included physical fitness, legal education, and community engagement, equipping them to tackle contemporary challenges in law enforcement.