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Rise in sales of Milmas dairy products during Onam season

From August 20 to 25 (Uthradam day), which marks the beginning of Onam festivities, Milma recorded a total sale of 1,45,76,846.63 litres of milk, with 5.61% increase from last year during this period

28 Aug 2026 4:35 pm
Mangaluru railway bifurcation: When Keralam and Tamil Nadu fought over splitting Palakkad Railway Division

Memories of tensions between Keralam and Tamil Nadu from nearly two decades ago when Tamil Nadu sought to establish Salem Railway Division have resurfaced, amid the proposed bifurcation of Mangaluru region from Palakkad Railway Division.

28 Aug 2026 4:26 pm
Archdiocesan Movement for Transparency opposes announcements after 34th Synod of Syro Malabar Church

Archdiocesan Movement for Transparency terms the appointment of a third Auxiliary Bishop in the Kottayam Archdiocese as a violation of norms that were hitherto being adhered to

28 Aug 2026 4:04 pm
Mullappally Ramachandran urges Congress leadership to expedite KPCC reshuffle

Senior Congress leader says partys activities in Keralam have 'remained stagnant' for nearly three months in the absence of a full-time State president

28 Aug 2026 3:44 pm
Thrissur fireworks tragedy: Centre tells Kerala HC that unit deployed more workers than permitted

This was established from the number of people injured and killed in the Mundathikode explosion in April, says Central government and Deputy Chief Controller of Explosives

28 Aug 2026 2:19 pm
With fugitive Sukumara Kurup back in the limelight, Keralam Crime Branch head says police will look into latest claims

A Malayalam news channel recently aired an image of a man in Brunei, claiming it was a recent photograph of fugitive Sukumara Kurup in hiding. Crime Branch ADGP H. Venkatesh, however, says the case will not be closed unless there is conclusive evidence that Kurup is dead

28 Aug 2026 1:39 pm
A decade later, an IFS couple and six others to be prosecuted in custodial torture case in Keralam

Accused in the Malayattoor elephant poaching case in 2015 moves court after the Forest department refused sanction to prosecute the officials. Court holds that prosecution sanction is not required in the case as the alleged acts bore no reasonable connection with the performance of official duties

28 Aug 2026 1:15 pm
Thrissur man claims viral photo attributed to fugitive Sukumara Kurup is of his brother

Karunakaran Menon says his brother Damodaran Menon has been living in Malaysia for nearly 30 years

28 Aug 2026 1:02 pm
Jacobite Church slams alleged irregularities in delegate list by Orthodox faction

Kuriakose Mor Theophilos calls for impartial verification

28 Aug 2026 12:51 pm
Keralam Dalit activist Sunny Kapikad booked over derogatory remarks on Sabarimala deities, says Ramesh Chennithala

During a recent event at an educational institution, Kapikad allegedly used sexually derogatory language while referring to Lord Ayyappa and Malikappurathamma

28 Aug 2026 11:12 am
NIT Calicut 22nd convocation: Record 2,128 graduates to receive degrees on August 29

The graduating batch comprises 1,162 B.Tech, 575 M.Tech, 130 PhD, 102 M.Sc, 76 MBA, 65 B.Arch, and 18 M.Plan students

28 Aug 2026 10:44 am
Onam rush in Keralam: Railways intensify checks to curb ticketless travel

Railway officials say the minimum fine for travelling without a ticket has been doubled from 250 to 500, with the revised penalty coming into effect in June 2026

28 Aug 2026 10:40 am
Railway staff upset over bifurcation of Palakkad division

Almost 90% of the staff working in Mangaluru Central, Mangaluru Junction and Panambur stations are from Keralam, say functionaries of the Southern Railway Employees Sangh

28 Aug 2026 10:40 am
Drug pusher posing as Sub Inspector arrested in Keralams Kozhikode

The accused, identified as Rojith, was found in possession of an air pistol, handcuffs, a fake police identity card, and a photograph of himself dressed in a police uniform. posed as a Sub-Inspector attached to the District Anti-Narcotics Special Action Force

28 Aug 2026 10:37 am
Keralam Home Minister asks Crime Branch to verify reports fugitive Sukumara Kurup is alive

Reports have surfaced claiming that Kurup is alive and living in Brunei under a different name and using another passport. He is wanted in connection with 1984 murder of Chacko in Mavelikara, allegedly as part of a plan to fake his own death and claim a life insurance payout

28 Aug 2026 9:56 am
Braving the odds: Parents of differently abled children in Keralam search for a bright spot

Even after a decade of passing the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, the plight of the parents of differently abled individuals continues. A. S. Jayanth meets some of the parents to document their struggles

28 Aug 2026 9:32 am
Keralam government issues technical sanction for first phase of KSRTC bus terminal at Karikkamury in Kochi

PWD to invite tenders for construction in early September; project to be commissioned in a year

28 Aug 2026 1:26 am
Onamrush: 1,500 police personnel deployed across Kochi to ensurepublic safety

Picket points set up at 102 key locations; patrol intensified in bar hotels, DJ party venues; 24 control room vehicles, four Pink Patrol vehicles, and one highway patrol vehicle deployed; entire city to remain under CCTV surveillance as rush continues

28 Aug 2026 12:49 am
Keralam Motor Vehicle dept. to hire private facilities to clear backlog of learners licence tests, driving tests

The department will hire halls in nearby colleges, schools or other educational institutions having adequate computer systems, internet connectivity and other facilities to clear the backlog of applications

27 Aug 2026 9:09 pm
Man held for wifes death in Keralams Malappuram

The body of the 37-year-old woman was found near a stream at Ettappara near Nilambur on Wednesday night

27 Aug 2026 9:01 pm
Onam: The many ways Keralam celebrates

Beyond the popular Onam narrative, featuring the Mahabali, pookkalam and sadya, the festival is celebrated in uniquely diverse ways across Keralam

27 Aug 2026 8:55 pm
Kochi Corporation commissions digital streetlight survey to plug asset register gaps

The agency, which manages streetlights for the Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode Corporations, is expected to launch the survey by the first week of September after consultations with the KSEB

27 Aug 2026 8:44 pm
Key operator of MDMA trafficking network arrested in U.P.

Alleged interstate drug kingpin was traced to a high-security Greater Noida apartment complex after months on the run. He was wanted in connection with the seizure of nearly 500 g of the synthetic drug from an ambulance at Vaniyambpara on May 26

27 Aug 2026 8:43 pm
Keralam govt. frames policy for safe reuse of treated wastewater

It aims to actively reduce the States dependence on freshwater for construction and cleaning activities by promoting the use of treated wastewater as a sustainable alternative

27 Aug 2026 8:04 pm
Keralam MPs mark Thiruvonam with satyagraha against Palakkad railway division split

Protest held in front of the Palakkad Divisional Railway Managers office at Olavakode; MPs urge Centre to withdraw the proposal

27 Aug 2026 7:39 pm
Masks, music and myth: Kummattis return for Onam

From Uthradam to Chathayam, colourful Kummattis transform the Thrissur citys streets into a living celebration of folklore, faith and festive tradition

27 Aug 2026 7:23 pm
Row over 24x7 specialty service: govt. hits back with its own figures

Government says proper redeployment of those in service is enough for the time being to provide round-the-clock specialty services in many districts and filling of vacancies can be taken up in due course

27 Aug 2026 7:19 pm
Kunnamkulams Onathallu: where festivities pack a punch

From young challengers to veteran masters, Kunnamkulams Onathallu brings an age-old martial tradition alive with grit, camaraderie and the spirit of Onam

27 Aug 2026 7:18 pm
One killed, nine injured as car knocks down pedestrians in Keralams Pathanamthitta

The driver, allegedly in an inebriated condition, losts control of the vehicle and knocks down 10 pedestrians; the car also rams two other cars

27 Aug 2026 7:02 pm
Traffic regulations for NEET students in Kottayam

Traffic guidelines are issued in the wake of Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnans visit to Aranmula.

27 Aug 2026 6:50 pm
Ouster of co-op bank board sparks political row in Pathanamthitta

On August 24, the board was dismissed amid allegations of obstructing an inquiry, prompting its members to threaten legal action and claim bias.

27 Aug 2026 5:40 pm
Plunging catches and policy delays hit fisheries sector

Fishermen forums are calling for urgent government intervention and a concrete financial relief package, warning that without immediate action, the coastal economy could face a complete collapse.

27 Aug 2026 4:16 pm
Why a railway transfer is triggering a Karnataka vs Kerala battle | Talking Politics

The transfer of the Mangaluru railway region from Palakkad Division to Mysuru Division has triggered a political debate between Karnataka and Kerala. Heres a breakdown of the decision, the objections raised, and what Indian Railways says about the move.

27 Aug 2026 4:05 pm
At least 20 injured as bus carrying wedding party crashes into fuel station in Keralam's Koothattukulam

A major disaster was narrowly averted as the bus rammed into the concrete barrier of the fuel pump, sparing the dispensers and a car refuelling nearby

27 Aug 2026 3:34 pm
Kerala State Electricity Board seeks nod for more power procurement

The rates proposed by the supplying firms are in the range of 9 per unit or higher

27 Aug 2026 3:22 pm
Wild elephant attack in Idukki kills cardamom plantation worker

In a separate incident on August 26 evening, a man narrowly escaped a wild elephant attack in Munnar town

27 Aug 2026 1:41 pm