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The revised policy will see the subsidy for most users drop from 28 to 12 per kilogram, while commercial establishments will now face a charge of 45 per kilogram.
The CPI(M) leader vows a strong political and legal opposition from the CPI(M) if the former Chief Minister is wrongfully targeted. He also criticised the ED for not acting on corruption claims against Congress leaders.
Operators have sought an increase in bus fares, including student fares, a diesel subsidy, and measures to offset losses reportedly caused by KSRTC free-ride scheme for women
Assessment done by International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation on the vessels containers that fell into the sea in June 2025 incident
V.D. Satheesan says major allegations have been raised in EDs letter seeking registration of case against Pinarayi Vijayan, T. Veena and Mohamed Riyas under Prevention of Corruption Act
Satheesan says he feels that the expelled leader has become the bigger person by apologising after coming out of jail
Satheesan says instructions will be issued to Kerala State Electricity Board to streamline power cut announcements
CM says new system isaimed at addressing delays and shortcomings that had affected the implementation of Budget projects in the past and ensuring greater credibility to Budget announcements
Further investigation, detailed documentation, and contextual analysis would be necessary to determine the function and significance of the stone and whether it was directly associated with the Megalithic burial assemblage, says archaeologist
All those named in the police FIR will be arraigned as accused. Charges in the police case, which are also covered by scheduled offences under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), will be invoked against them, say ED sources
The alleged irregularities came to light after a Chalad native applied online for building number for a structure near Payyambalam for opening a restaurant
The university agrees to convene a doctoral committee meeting, provide the academic facilities required for her research, and take legal action on her complaints
The accused, Subin Babu, 26, from Thiruvananthapuram, admitted during interrogation that he had collected photographs of female students from Instagram, morphed them, and circulated the altered images
Speaking at a district-level review meeting of the Fisheries and Harbour Engineering departments at Ponnani, Fisheries Minister V.E. Abdul Gafoor said steps would be taken to fill vacancies in key posts and improve the departments functioning in Malappuram.
Penalty was imposed on erring vehicles for use of air horns, illegal modification, carrying dangerously protruding goods, and display of advertisements in violation of rules
At conference on GST reforms, Transport Minister C.P. John stresses need to improve GST collection and strengthen mechanisms to detect tax evasion
The accused, Ashish, a habitual offender, assaulted prison officer Prajith at the Chala market in Thiruvananthapuram on July 18, 2026 due to a previous enmity
Court vacates interim order to enable filing of final report within 10 days; HC had earlier dismissed accuseds discharge plea in cheating case
He says if the United Democratic Front government seeks to subvert land reforms and concentrate wealth in the hands of a few in the name of industrial needs, it will not be allowed
He says extended State committee meeting in Kozhikode from September 13, 2026 will discuss both the central committees review of the election results and the State committees report with a view to preparing a practical action plan for course correction
In addition to regular Telegram groups, the police find a paid premium group linked to the case
The decision to replace the registrar was reportedly brought before the Syndicate as a special agenda item. The post has been entrusted to Finance Officer Sunil Kumar S. He will discharge the duties of the Registrar until further arrangements are made by the university
The former Minister says they are confident of proving innocence in the Exalogic-CMRL pay-off case
Detailed proposal for Ajanur fishing harbour to be submitted this year for funding under NABARD or PMMSY. Stronger coastal protection measures, including the use of tetrapods, to be implemented.
Explaining the genesis of the case CMRL pay-off case, CPI(M) State secretary M.V. Govindan says ever since SFIO began pursuing it, the CPI(M) State Committee knew who the real target was and had taken a strong stand against it
After the public viewing, his body was cremated on the premises of his home at Chalakalath
Keralam delegation expresses deep dissatisfaction over language barriers, irrelevance in workshop topics, and abrupt dismissal of crucial policy questions by NCW leadership
MLA K. K. Valsaraj blames poor safety compliance, illegal parking and inadequate monitoring for a string of fatal accidents
University Syndicate decides to initiate preparations for the new programmes, including curriculum development, following a directive from the State Higher Education Council to introduce one-year PG courses for graduates of four-year degree programmes
They reportedly discussed significant connectivity and development initiatives, particularly the proposed high-speed rail project linking Thiruvananthapuram and Kannur.
Provath Das has reportedly confessed to killing the woman and child. He says they were not his wife and child and he had known them for only two months
Rising heat, power disruptions and the partial collapse of the Thammanam water tank contribute to the shortage; Panampilly Nagar, Vaduthala West, Vyttila and Gandhi Nagar among the divisions affected; KWA says a permanent solution can be achieved only after the 190 MLD plant is realised
SYS State general secretary Rahmathulla Saqafi Elamaram urges the CPI(M) to reflect on internal discontent, pointing to governance issues and dissatisfaction among party members as key factors in their loss.
According to official sources, the university is planning to launch at least 50 new undergraduate courses and 30 postgraduate courses soon in view of the rapid changes happening in academic disciplines and the demands of the employment market.
Forest officials had seized two earth movers used for felling and clearing trees from Cardamom Hill Reserve of a private estate; the accused stole the impounded vehicles
Organised by WordPress Community Kerala, WP Future Conclave 2026 brought together developers, designers, entrepreneurs, students, and technology professionals from different States.
The saxicolous lichen, Buellia maharajensis, thrives on rock surfaces at an elevation of 1,351 m.
Seher Hashmi is traversing thousands of kilometres across India on her Royal Enfield motorcycle to shatter the silence surrounding mental illness
Organised jointly by the Kollam District Womens Council and Ys Men International, the trip took the elderly women to Kochi as District Collector Annie Jula Thomas flagged off the journey
A lot of complaints related to overpricing are being received and the government cannot but intervene, says Anoop Jacob
Warning signage, barriers, lighting and reflectors will be installed soon at the under-construction and completed stretches on the national highways, including National Highway 66.
Slurry tank at a granite quarry reportedly burst, discharging waste into the Cherupuzha. Drinking water sources and bathing spots along the riverbank have reportedly become unfit for use.
He has over three decades of experience in the power sector, and was previously Chief General Manager (Operation and Maintenance) at NTPC Unchahar in Uttar Pradesh
Rahul Easwar also seeks directions to remove videos, which allegedly contains the derogatory remarks, from social media
Sparks fall on storehouse, igniting crackers stocked there; officials had denied permission for competitive fireworks display; several buildings in vicinity of temple were damaged; Narendra Modi rushes to Kollam with team of medical experts.

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