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Rice mills to collect paddy procured by Supplyco in all districts, except Palakkad, where paddy will be procured through cooperative societies
New cases of HIV among those in the 15-24 year age group, which was 9% in 2022, had risen to 14.2% in 2024. This figure was 15.4% between April and October in 2025
Six-laning works on the Vengalam-Ramanattukara stretch of the Kozhikode bypass were completed last year covering about 28 kilometres
The police had sought cancellation of his bail, stating that he had violated bail conditions by insulting the survivor in sexual assault case yet again
Fifty takeaway counters will be launched across the State in the first phase
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to inaugurate five-day State School Arts Festival. Reflecting Thrissurs famed Pooram grandeur, the opening ceremony will feature traditional Pandi Melam and a vibrant Kudamattam with 64 children symbolically representing the 64th edition of the Kalolsavam
He won the award for his literary criticism work, Ulkatha, published in August 2021
Pilgrims have been asked to view the Makara Jyothi only from designated viewpoints at Pandithavalam, Saramkuthi and the U-turn area and avoid gathering at unsafe hilltop locations
Trophy procession draws massive public participation. Public representatives, students, teaching and non-teaching staff, officials of the Education department, PTA members, and local residents joined the march, turning it into a vibrant celebration
Court makes the remarks while considering a contempt of court petition filed by the survivor in the case against former Director General of Police R. Sreelekha
The ward witnessed 66.97% polling, with 8,912 out of the 13,307 voters casting their votes. If BJP wins, it will secure the simple majority figure of 51 in the 101-ward Corporation. The election also holds strategic importance for the LDF and the UDF, both of which aim to bolster their representation in standing committees.
Farmers in six districts will receive financial assistance of 75,000 per hectare for the replanting scheme under the project
Shamsheer had stated on Sunday that the Assembly Ethics and Privileges Committee will examine the matter. He also said that the Speakers office had sought legal opinion on whether the House could disqualify Mamkootathil under the Anti-Defection Law, given that the Congress had expelled him from the partys primary membership, and consequently, the Congress Legislative Party
The IUML leader said the Congress had no responsibility to answer for the actions of Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil
MLA is a remand prisoner at the Sub Jail in Mavelikkara following his arrest on rape charges from a hotel in Palakkad early on Sunday.Crime Branch has moved the court for his custodial interrogation
Patient-care services in outpatient (OP) clinics in all medical college hospitals also face uncertainty, as doctors propose to intensify the agitation later
Senior leaders such as M.K. Muneer, P.K. Kunhalikutty, and Manjalamkuzhi Ali will not be able to contest if the party strictly enforces the cap. At the same time, the party faces mounting pressure to field younger candidates and more women
Satheesan says the protest is merely intended to cover up the unholy political alliance between the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and the Bharatiya Janata Party
The film explores the life of Grindset Gabriel, a performer in pre-pandemic Kochi
126 families living along the Konthuruthy river puramboke complain that neither the court nor the Corporation has heard their grievances. In an interim order on December 16, 2025, High Court directed eviction, while entrusting the Corporation and the Revenue department to implement rehabilitation measures within four months
Festival to be held from January 22 to 25, bringing together influential voices from across literature, art, science, culture, and public life
Rajeev Chandrasekhar accuses Pinarayi Vijayan and LDF government of misgovernance, fiscal mismanagement and deliberately misleading the public ahead of Assembly elections
Accusing the Centre of adopting a biased and vengeful attitude towards Kerala, CM says State is demanding only what is Constitutionally eligible
According to the FIR, a drone-like object was seen flying near cattle shed of the jail between 4.20 pm and 4.30 pm on Saturday. The object later moved towards the womens jail section
Two others who sustained grave injuries in the incident admitted to hospital
Prison authorities say parole granted to convict Anoop is a routine, natural one in accordance with rules

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