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Christians in Kerala celebrate Easter with prayers, festivities

Special prayers and services were conducted in churches of various denominations, with bishops and senior clergy leading the liturgy

5 Apr 2026 11:21 pm
Vaazha 2 movie review: Improves upon the original, with a theme that resonates

The film borrows part of its template from the successful first part, especially the story of youths losing their way and messing up their future, but it adds a lot more too

5 Apr 2026 10:52 pm
Wayanad relief fund scam sets political tone in last lap of electioneering in Kerala Assembly polls

The Congress has found itself on the defensive, as the CPI (M) has sought the details of the funds collected by the party and its utilisation

5 Apr 2026 9:41 pm
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Pinarayi claiming credit for Union govt. projects, says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister says Pinarayi has launched a name change start-up by taking credit for Centres free ration and housing schemes

5 Apr 2026 9:41 pm
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Vanitha League leader rebukes Noorbinas criticism of Perambra candidate

K.P. Mariyumma says the comments made by the former general secretary does not reflect the organisations stand

5 Apr 2026 9:04 pm
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Home voting sees over 96% turnout in Pathanamthitta

Out of the 9,341 eligible voters in the 85-plus age category in the district, as many as 9,022 cast their votes, registering a turnout of 96.58%

5 Apr 2026 8:53 pm
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Allegations of deal being made to divert attention from LDFs achievements: Baby

CPI(M) general secretary says the LDF does not have any electoral understanding with theSocial Democratic Party of India

5 Apr 2026 8:53 pm
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Centre not against minorities, says Kiren Rijiju

Union Minister assures support for development, defends FCRA amendment at NDA rally in Chelakkara

5 Apr 2026 8:48 pm
Mass wedding at Padanthorai sees 850 couples begin new lives

Nearly one lakh people, including relatives, friends and well-wishers, gathered to witness the ceremony. A wedding feast was arranged for all

5 Apr 2026 8:48 pm
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: EVM commissioning completed in Kollam

The process, conducted under the supervision of returning officers at the designated strongrooms in each constituency, involved affixing ballot labels featuring the names, photos, and symbols of the candidates onto the ballot units

5 Apr 2026 8:45 pm
Explosive hurled at channel office in Kollam

Unidentified gang throws beer bottle filled with petrol at the bureau office of Reporter TV; probe under way

5 Apr 2026 8:33 pm
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Case against Youth Congress activist over offering money for poll prediction

The accused allegedly offered money for accurate predictions of the margin with which the UDF candidate from the Kayamkulam Assembly seat will win in the April 9 elections

5 Apr 2026 8:20 pm
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: UDF fails to keep its promises: M.V. Govindan

Says it is natural for people to question how those who have mishandled disaster relief funds would handle the States administration if they come to power

5 Apr 2026 8:09 pm
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Another row over food kits erupts in Thrissur

4,000 kits seized from supermarket warehouse at Vadanappally; LDF, UDF accuse BJP of distributing kits to influence voters; protesters accuse actor and BJP leader Devan, who was in a nearby house, from leaving; UDF candidate T.N.Prathapan arrested for protesting; a day ago, there was a similar controversy in Olari

5 Apr 2026 8:08 pm
Littcrit to mark launch of 100th issue

The event is being organised as part of the journals 50th anniversary celebrations

5 Apr 2026 7:57 pm
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: In Nemom, Sivankutty camp files complaint with EC

Alleges suspicious movement of funds and unauthorised vehicles in the constituency

5 Apr 2026 6:57 pm
Deadline for completing three regional packages under electricity efficiency scheme extended

The Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) is meant for reducing losses and improving power supply; as per the original agreements, the date of completion for all three packages was January 31

5 Apr 2026 6:48 pm
Synthetic drug seizure in Kozhikode: More suspects under scanner

On April 2, an anti-narcotic squad had seized nearly 3 kg of MDMA and arrested Mohammed Haneefa, a native of Nileeshwaram, who reportedly headed the secret business

5 Apr 2026 5:06 pm
Kerala Assembly polls 2026 | Kit row explodes again in Thrissur; 4,000 kits seized at Vadanappally

Day after a similar controversy in Olari, fresh clash erupts as rival fronts accuse the BJP of buying votes; BJP denies charges

5 Apr 2026 4:37 pm
High-level probe under way as firecracker explosion claims two lives in Kozhikode

Three others sustained injuries in the explosion which took place in a rented house near Kunnamangalam on Saturday night

5 Apr 2026 3:51 pm
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: campaign trail heats up in Kundara as three major fronts intensify their reach-out programmes

Incumbent MLA P.C. Vishnunadh of UDF is banking on his track record, while LDFs Sajikumar promises transformative projects. Robin Radhakrishnan of the NDA is advocating for radical change while pledging direct access to Prime Minister Modi if elected.

5 Apr 2026 1:37 am
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Manalur constituency on the edge in a battle of titans

With no clear trend, the constituency braces for one of its fiercest electoral showdowns between UDFs T. N. Prathapan, LDFs C. Ravindranath, and BJPs K.K. Aneesh Kumar

4 Apr 2026 11:16 pm
Governor, CM extend Easter greetings

Urge hope, compassion, renewal

4 Apr 2026 10:31 pm
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Thousands throng the streets for PM Modis roadshow in capital

Mr. Modi rode an open, flower-bedecked campaign vehicle from Killipalam to Karamana

4 Apr 2026 10:09 pm
Case against six in Kollam for bid to form gangster headquarters

The action follows the emergence of visuals of the group holding a meeting while brandishing firearms and other lethal weapons

4 Apr 2026 9:50 pm
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: LDF, UDF in a tight fight in Kuttiyadi; NDA hoping to make a change

Incumbent MLA K.P. Kunhammed Kutty of the LDF is taking on Parakkal Abdulla of the UDF again; the NDA has fielded Ramadas Manaleri

4 Apr 2026 9:22 pm
Congress raised 5.38 crore for Wayanad rehabilitation, says Sunny Joseph

KPCC president accuses the CPI(M) of spreading baseless allegations; he says all transactions were traceable and open for verification; raises the issue of poll irregularities in Kannur

4 Apr 2026 8:42 pm
Kerala Assembly Poll 2026: Kit row rocks Thrissur as campaign heats up

LDF, Congress allege voter influence attempt; BJP denies role as police shut down supermarket

4 Apr 2026 8:39 pm
Woman injured as elephant runs amok at Nemmara

The incident occurred during the Nemmara-Vallanghi temple festival procession

4 Apr 2026 8:19 pm
Kerala elections: Rahul Gandhi to hit campaign trail in Thrissur on April 6

UDF eyes momentum boost as Congress leader addresses two major rallies in final phase of campaign

4 Apr 2026 8:14 pm
Kerala Assembly elections 2026: Tamil-speaking electorate holds key to Devikulam constituency

The Devikulam constituency will feature a notable battle of Rajas, with candidates F. Raja from the UDF, A. Raja from the LDF, and S. Rajendran of the NDA. Rajendrans shift to the BJP could disrupt traditional voting patterns, while local residents express concerns over unresolved issues like housing and healthcare.

4 Apr 2026 7:46 pm
Pinarayi slams Rahul for drawing equivalence between LDF and Hindutva forces in Chhattisgarh

Kerala Chief Minister says the Congress leaders brazenly misleading statement smacks of an impudence stemming from social and political illiteracy and ignorance; he says the Congress complacency and ideological ambiguity in politically resisting Hindu majoritarian forces, including their trespasses on minorities, paved the way for the ascendancy of the Sangh Parivar-backed BJP in India

4 Apr 2026 7:41 pm
Keralas wait for high-speed rail to linger on

The Union government had kept the DPR of the semi-high-speed rail project submitted by Kerala under the wraps for years

4 Apr 2026 7:26 pm
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Home voting sees strong response in Kottayam

As many as 15,681 voters in the district have availed the facility

4 Apr 2026 7:23 pm
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Pinarayi is Keralas Modi, says Supriya Shrinate

The Congress spokesperson alleges that the Kerala CM is a true copy of the Prime Minister not just in propaganda, but when it comes to silencing the voices of the Opposition as well

4 Apr 2026 6:55 pm
Kerala Assembly elections 2026: allegations of Congress-BJP nexus absurd, says Chennithala

Chennithala criticises the State governments handling of issues such as the Sabarimala temple entry policy and exodus of youth. He also affirms Congresss commitment to addressing the needs of the elderly.

4 Apr 2026 5:17 pm
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: candidate seek votes from all sections of society, says Thangal

It is natural for all political parties to expect support from every segment of the electorate, says IUML president.

4 Apr 2026 4:21 pm
NASAs Artemis II mission will be a grand success: ISRO chairman V. Narayanan

Recalling past human landings on the moon, Dr. Narayanan said the Artemis programme is a step towards repeating the feat

4 Apr 2026 2:53 pm
Kerala elections: Rahul Gandhi sharpens attack on LDF and NDA, accuses both fronts of striking covert deal

In a sharp personal critique, Rahul Gandhi alleges PM Modi has compromised Indias sovereignty, claiming that Modi treats U.S. President Donald Trump with undue deference

4 Apr 2026 2:44 pm