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Siblings die in motorcycle accident in Kilimanoor in Kerala capital

Their motorcycle reportedly rammed an electric post and skidded on the road before falling into a nearby drain

16 Mar 2026 2:55 pm
Kerala Assembly elections: CPI rebel MLA C.C. Mukundan joins BJP, eyes Nattika contest

Mukundan says decision part of his fight after Congress entry bid fails; expresses interest in contesting on BJP symbol in Nattika

16 Mar 2026 2:51 pm
Why nurses in Keralas private hospitals went on strike | Explained

Nurses at private hospitals across Kerala went on an indefinite strike from March 9 to 13, led by United Nurses Association, demanding higher wages and better working conditions. Though the strike, which disrupted critical services, has been temporarily withdrawn after a Kerala High Court directive, UNA says it will relaunch the strike if there is no progress in mediation efforts

16 Mar 2026 2:20 pm
Kerala Assembly polls: Congress throws weight behind former CPI(M) leader G. Sudhakaran in Ambalappuzha

Congress screening committee has decided not to field a party candidate in Ambalappuzha and to extend support to dissident CPI(M) leader G. Sudhakaran instead, according to sources

16 Mar 2026 11:53 am
West Asia conflict: Dubai airport closure forces Emirates flight back to Kochi

Emirates flight with 325 passengers returned to Kochi, Kerala, following a security incident. Flight EK 533, which departed at 4:30 a.m., landed back in India at 8:30 a.m

16 Mar 2026 9:35 am
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: With five wins on the trot, Congress pins hopes on Paravur, CPI hopeful of wresting seat

The CPI, which won the seat in the maiden contest in 1957, emerged victorious the last time in 1996. Since then, it has been V.D. Satheesan all the way. This time, the Left party is fielding E.T. Taison against him

16 Mar 2026 3:36 am
U.K. military bases given to U.S. to reduce impact of war on millions of Indians in Gulf, says U.K. Deputy High Commissioner

U.K. Foreign Secretary has been in touch to express the countrys solidarity with partners in the region, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, and Kuwait many of whom have been targeted with Iranian strikes, which we strongly condemn, says Shalini Medepalli

16 Mar 2026 3:26 am
Credit wars escalate as polls approach

Two parallel road inaugurations lay bare Keralas friction with the Centre

15 Mar 2026 11:46 pm
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: CPI(M) announces candidates in 86 seats

In 75 seats, party will field its own candidates; in 11 seats, Independents will contest

15 Mar 2026 10:26 pm
Over 900 chicken pox cases reported in Ernakulam in 2026

Across the State, 1,897 cases were reported this month alone, taking the total this year to 11,388, according to the Health department data

15 Mar 2026 9:46 pm
Hospitals canteens in Kochi struggling amid LPG crisis

Many fear that hospitals may soon be forced to scale back or even suspend certain operations if the situation persists

15 Mar 2026 9:29 pm
LDF declares 10 candidates in Kozhikode, UDF, NDA yet to announce nominees

CPI(M) is fielding all its incumbent MLAs, except in Koyilandy. Seat-sharing talks are reportedly in the final stages in the UDF and NDA.

15 Mar 2026 9:18 pm
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: protest builds against Ramya Haridas reported candidature in Chirayinkeezhu constituency

Protesters say that an outsider candidate should not be imposed on the constituency, seek someone from Thiruvananthapuram.

15 Mar 2026 9:16 pm
Rural employment scheme workers falling prey to snakebites in Kerala

Owing to these workers working in bushy areas and being mainly engaged in clearing undergrowth

15 Mar 2026 9:02 pm
LDF steals a march on UDF by naming candidates within an hour of Kerala poll date announcement

LDF workers kick off roadshows after the CPI(M) and CPI name 106 candidates in back-to-back press conferences; Congress and IUML hold meeting to finalise the UDFs seat-sharing arrangement

15 Mar 2026 8:57 pm
Election announcement puts pause on hopes of Sabari rail landowners

The file regarding the setting up of land acquisition offices for the project is pending with the Revenue department, and further decisions on it are likely to be taken up only after the elections

15 Mar 2026 8:45 pm
Kerala Assembly polls 2026 | UDF united and ready for polls: Ramesh Chennithala

Says CPI(M) facing unprecedented crisis as leaders quit party; accuses government of last-minute decisions to mislead voters

15 Mar 2026 8:35 pm
Police nab all ten suspects in Aluva Athul murder case

The arrests came within hours of the crime, following a massive manhunt across Kollam, Thiruvananthapuram, Pathanamthitta, and Idukki districts

15 Mar 2026 8:35 pm
Kerala Assembly Polls 2026: CPI declares candidates for Assembly polls in Kerala

Party has renominated all four of its incumbent Ministers, K. Rajan (Ollur), P. Prasad (Cherthala), J. Chinchurani (Chadayamangalam) and G.R. Anil (Nedumangad)

15 Mar 2026 8:35 pm
Merit Day celebrated at St. Stephens College, Pathanapuram

A major highlight of the day was the formal unveiling of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the colleges Post Graduate Department of Botany and the KSCSTE-Centre of Excellence in Microbiome

15 Mar 2026 8:25 pm
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Edamalakkudy in spotlight at Election Commissions briefing

EC has completed all arrangements to facilitate voting for the tribal community inEdamalakkudy, says Chief Election Commissioner

15 Mar 2026 8:25 pm
Kerala Assembly Polls 2026: Kerala shifts to election mode with April 9 set as poll date

The ECI states that the last date for filing nominations is March 23, scrutiny will take place on March 24, and the withdrawal deadline is March 26

15 Mar 2026 8:15 pm
Kerala Assembly Polls 2026: UDF races to finalise seat-sharing as LDF attempts to steal march on the Opposition

Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan and senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala hold closed-door meeting with Indian Union Muslim League leadership

15 Mar 2026 8:14 pm
SGOU to launch global digital library with CUSAT collaboration

Developed on a Software as a Service (SaaS) model, the digital library aims to provide seamless access to vast knowledge resources

15 Mar 2026 8:05 pm
LDF govts Sabarimala affidavit an attempt to mislead devotees, says Chennithala

Says the government had not moved even an inch from its earlier position of allowing women of all ages to enter the temple

15 Mar 2026 7:08 pm
LPG crunch tests Sabarimala as temple opens for monthly poojas

With thousands of pilgrims arriving every day and the ten-day annual festival set to begin on March 22, authorities scramble to ensure that the shortage does not disrupt essential services

15 Mar 2026 7:04 pm
Kerala Assembly elections 2026: full schedule

Following the announcement of the schedule, the Model Code of Conduct is now in immediate effect in the States and Union Territories preparing for elections

15 Mar 2026 6:34 pm
New earthworm species adds to Western Ghats rich biodiversity

Main issues directly affecting earthworms in the Western Ghats are habitat destruction and transformation, says expert

15 Mar 2026 5:27 pm
17.4 crore voters eligible for assembly polls in TN, Bengal, Assam, Kerala, Puducherry

CEC Gyanesh Kumar said the total number of voters of the four States and Union Territories is equivalent to the population of Australia, France, South Africa, Germany and Canada.

15 Mar 2026 5:04 pm
Kerala Cabinet approves 50% amnesty on pending traffic fines

Vehicle owners can avail themselves of the concession on traffic violation fines if they clear the dues on or before April 30

15 Mar 2026 4:54 pm
10,115 more farmers to get pension under government scheme in Kerala

They will be eligible to receive a monthly pension of 2,000

15 Mar 2026 4:44 pm
Kerala government approves new-generation courses in government, aided colleges

Government clarifies that the programmes will be launched subject to approval from respective universities. No permanent faculty appointments will be made during the first five years of the programmes

15 Mar 2026 4:44 pm
Jal Jeevan Mission: Cabinet nod to Kerala Water Authority for availing 4,000 crore more as loan from NABARD

Amount constitutes the second instalment of a 9,000-crore loan assistance that is being secured under the NABARD Infrastructure Development Assistance scheme for Jal Jeevan Mission

15 Mar 2026 4:14 pm
Burglary at Kowdiar Palace; jewellery worth 2 crore stolen

According to the complaint, several pieces of gold and gem-studded jewellery, including antique valuables, that were kept in an iron almirah in her bedroom at the palace had gone missing

15 Mar 2026 1:15 pm
Close fight on the cards in Keralas bellwether constituency Ollur

Since 1982, Ollur has elected candidates from the front that eventually forms the government in the State. Urban-rural mix, strong religious influence, and shifting voter loyalties make the constituency politically complex

15 Mar 2026 3:26 am
Water supply to be disrupted in city wards

After a major pipeline leak was detected near Ambalamukku Junction

14 Mar 2026 11:58 pm
Corporation mulling community kitchens to ensure food: Mayor

He adds that the Corporation will intervene strongly to check hoarding and black marketeering of LPG cylinders; hotel owners directed not to fleece consumers in the name of LPG shortage

14 Mar 2026 11:51 pm