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Some Kerala cultural institution heads reluctant to step down despite government change

Kerala State Film Development Corporation chairperson K. Madhu is yet to resign

22 May 2026 2:24 pm
Heavy rain alert in Kerala: Orange alert in Alappuzha, yellow in 6 districts

IMD has predicted widespread light to moderate rainfall with isolated instances of heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds in various parts of Kerala till May 27

22 May 2026 12:48 pm
Ebola: Kerala to monitor travellers from affected nations for 21 days

State Rapid Response Team, which met under the chairmanship of Health Minister K. Muraleedharan, said the measure was being adopted as an additional precaution

22 May 2026 11:48 am
Why your daily cup of tea is getting costlier in Kerala

Rising commercial cooking gas prices have raised tea shop costs. Come June 1, Milma will also hike milk prices by 4/litre, further compounding the problem

22 May 2026 11:29 am
Congress leader Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan elected Kerala Speaker

In the elections held to Speakers post, Thiruvanchoor won 101 votes, while A.C. Moideen of Opposition LDF and B.B. Gopakumar of BJP-led NDA won 35 and 3 votes respectively

22 May 2026 10:58 am
Content creator Shelvin James on playing Parashu in the Basil Joseph-Tovino Thomas starrer Athiradi

Shelvin James on working with Basil Joseph in Arun Anirudhans Athiradi and his decade-long career in content creation

22 May 2026 10:18 am
Summer showers, strong winds damage over 200 houses in Ernakulam

Heavy rain and gusty winds battered eastern regions, including Aluva and Kothamangalam, during the third week of April. In Ernakulam district, crops on 2,306.62 hectares were damaged between March 1 and May 18 this year

22 May 2026 12:49 am
GCDA market revamp spells tough times for traders ahead of monsoon

Mostly fish, meat, and chicken vendors have shifted to makeshift shacks outside the market after being asked to vacate over a month ago on the assurance that they will be reinstated before monsoon

22 May 2026 12:47 am
Indian Union Muslim Leagues makeover from an ally to an electoral powerhouse in Kerala

The Indian Union Muslim League, the second-largest constituent in the Congress-led United Democratic Front in Kerala, has socially and politically refashioned itself to emerge as a significant player in the State while scripting its political success. Ultimately, the party has found its role extended far beyond the 22 seats, its best electoral performance in the Kerala State Assembly elections . Abdul Latheef Naha tracks the transformation of the party, which has a decisive presence in the Malab

22 May 2026 12:35 am
SMC guidelines not applicable to unaided schools, says National Council of CBSE Schools

National Council of CBSE Schools says Union Ministry clarified that guidelines are not applicable to unaided schools that do not get government grants. However, schools have been urged to form SMCs to promote transparency and accountability

21 May 2026 8:26 pm
21 May 2026 8:25 pm
Cross-voting allegations trigger blame game within LDF in Kottayam

Issue pertains to a post-election steering committee meeting of the Kerala Congress (M), where the leadership alleged that cross-voting by CPI(M) cadres contributed to defeat of its candidates. However, both CPI(M) and CPI have moved to counter the charge in their respective post-poll review meetings, arguing instead that their own candidates did not receive the expected support from KC(M) voters

21 May 2026 8:12 pm
Northern Kerala districts grappling with shortage of Plus One seats again

According to the data compiled by Kozhikode-based NGO Malabar Education Movement, the shortfall of seats is over 26,000 in Malappuram district

21 May 2026 8:03 pm
Antimicrobial resistance project in Alappuzha emerges as a model initiative

Amaram, initially launched in 12 grama panchayats in Alappuzha, aimed at developing selected hospitals as antibiotic-smart ones and local bodies as antibiotic-literate ones. The project, presented at the 10th national summit on Good and Replicable Practices in New Delhi last week, received national attention

21 May 2026 7:39 pm
21 May 2026 7:12 pm
UDF faces questions over cross-voting and organisational lapses in Pathanamthitta

Congress takes action against two of its block-level office-bearers in Konni, where its candidate, Satish Kochuparambil, lost by a narrow margin. Action follows internal findings that the two leaders failed to discharge their organisational responsibilities, remained largely inactive during the campaign, and even made remarks against the party candidate on social media

21 May 2026 6:38 pm
Calls grow for 110 kV substation in Thamarassery in Kozhikode

Proposed substation essential to overcome transmission losses, improve voltage quality, and ensure uninterrupted power supply to nearly 70,000 consumers across the three electrical section limits, Thamarassery, Koduvally, and Omassery, say KSEB officials

21 May 2026 5:29 pm
Kadambrayar pollution: Kerala State Pollution Control Board starts inspecting erring units to fix environmental compensation

Board officials say that a final count of violators will become clear only after studying the report submitted by local bodies sharing the banks of the river. Violators include industrial and commercial units, apartment and residential complexes, and hotels

21 May 2026 5:09 pm
Parole for Periye twin murder convicts: Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala seeks report

Chennithala directs Additional Chief Secretary (Home) to look into the issue and submit a report. All aspects surrounding the decision to allow parole should be examined, according to the Ministers direction

21 May 2026 4:06 pm
Drishyam 3 movie review: Mohanlal the saving grace in the least effective film of the franchise

Mohanlals interpretation of Georgekuttys character saves the film from getting completely bogged down by director Jeethu Josephs outdated visual style and heavy-handed drama

21 May 2026 3:48 pm
Ex-Kerala Finance Minister Thomas Isaac questions UDFs empty treasury claim

Isaac says UDF White Paper should clarify matters on revenue arrears, GST revenue from gold sales, and Integrated Goods and Services Tax settlement

21 May 2026 2:57 pm
Kerala govts decision to set up dedicated Senior Citizens Welfare department hailed as timely

In Kerala, ageing and social transformation challenges, such as issues of isolation and poor mental health of the elderly, are also overshadowed by the staggering burden of chronic multimorbidities among the aged

21 May 2026 2:12 pm
Newly elected MLAs sworn in as 16th Kerala Assembly convenes

Pro Tem Speaker G. Sudhakaran administers oath to MLAs-designate over a three-and-a-half-hour-long ceremony

21 May 2026 1:00 pm
Kerala Assembly: BJP to contest Speaker election, fields B.B. Gopakumar

Election to the Speaker's post will be held on Friday

21 May 2026 11:05 am
Kannur University launches accident insurance cover for students

A total of 17,343 students from Kannur, Kasaragod and Wayanad districts enrolled from 2025 onwards will be covered under the scheme

21 May 2026 10:34 am
Eviction drive at Malayidomthuruth in Kerala: Police register case against over 50 persons

Case registered based on a complaint filed by senior lawyer Jayapalan M.K, who led Advocate Commission that tried to carry out the eviction drive

21 May 2026 10:31 am
Kerala Assembly: MLA-designates arrive for swearing-in on foot, bicycle, vehicles

Congress MLA-elect from Puthuppally Chandy Oommen, son of former Kerala CM Oommen Chandy, arrived on a bicycle wearing a shirt with an image of his father on it

21 May 2026 9:37 am
Supreme Court upholds bail for man booked under UAPA

Case relates to the attack on a Kerala professor, whose arm was chopped off

21 May 2026 12:37 am
Eviction attempt triggers high tension at Dalit settlement in Kunnathunadu

The move follows a Supreme Court verdict four years ago in favour of a private individual in a land dispute involving 2.65 acres allegedly falling within 19.30 acres of puramboke land

20 May 2026 11:33 pm
20 May 2026 10:53 pm