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Monsoon onset likely to be more frequent in May

An analysis of southwest monsoon onset data from 1901 to 2025 reveals that the monsoon has predominantly advanced to May in recent decades due to various factors, including global warming

25 May 2026 8:23 pm
No major headway in Muvattupuzha robbery case

The police have zeroed in on the maid, a native of Tamil Nadu hired nearly six months ago, as the prime suspect

25 May 2026 8:23 pm
CPI takes disciplinary action against former Idukki district secretary

Decision follows K.K. Sivaramans open criticism of party regarding its recent election debacle in the Peerumade Assembly constituency

25 May 2026 7:54 pm
Road widening of national highway stretch in Idukki to resume shortly

Officials inspect the area following a directive from Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan to the Chief Secretary, ordering immediate steps to restart construction

25 May 2026 7:43 pm
Kochi City police plan to strengthen anti-drug force as State gears up for Operation Toofan

The city police are also exploring the possibility of increasing the number of joint raids and intelligence-sharing operations with Central and State agencies

25 May 2026 7:38 pm
SFI demands CM, Minister to clarify stand on Governors order banning campus politics at Malayalam University

SFI state secretary P.S. Sanjeev said that the University Syndicate had rolled back the order following protests by the SFI

25 May 2026 7:36 pm
Charges filed in alleged bid to attack Pinarayi on board flight

While charges relating to attempted murder and criminal conspiracy have been invoked in the case, provisions under aviation laws were excluded while filing the chargesheet

25 May 2026 7:31 pm
Dheeraj murder: Idukki District Congress Committee to demand fresh probe

DCC president C.P. Mathew defends his decision to nominate the prime accused in the case, Nikhil Paily, to the committee, stating that he believes Paily is innocent

25 May 2026 7:23 pm
Eight years on, Madhus lynching still pricks Keralas conscience

The 27-year-old tribal man was accused of stealing food and lynched to death by a mob in Attappady on February 22, 2018. Post-mortem examination found extensive trauma, including fatal injuries to the back of the head, fractured ribs and 42 wounds on his body

25 May 2026 7:21 pm
Pariyathukavu residents will not be left homeless: Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan

Satheesan slams previous Left Democratic Front government for inaction in resolving the issue during its tenure

25 May 2026 7:12 pm
Forum petitions UDF government in Kerala seeking reforms in education sector

All India Save Education Committee demands investigation into the collapse of the States education system during the last decade

25 May 2026 7:03 pm
In Malappuram, a land donation conveys a message of religious amity

When a temple required some land to build a Naagathara and a resting space for devotees, the Muslim owner of the neighbouring plot unhesitatingly parted with three cents of land for free. He says people in the district have always stood together beyond the borders of religion

25 May 2026 6:44 pm
Mahatma Gandhi University confers honorary doctorate on Mammootty

Nadaswaram maestro Thiruvizha Jayashankar and vascular surgeon Dr. N. Radhakrishnan also receive the honours

25 May 2026 5:59 pm
Pathanamthitta native appointed Peace Commissioner in Dublin

Also serving as Secretary of the Mar Thoma Church in Ireland, she has been residing in Dublin for the past 25 years with her husband, John Thomas

25 May 2026 5:37 pm
Fort Kochi health circle office gets an aesthetic image makeover thanks to dedicated staff

Gone are the waste piles, replaced instead with artistic installations fashioned from discarded materials, spotlessly clean premises, and the office building itself sporting a fresh coat of paint

25 May 2026 5:00 pm
Fuel prices in Kerala rise by around 8 in less than a fortnight

Though the price of both petrol and diesel rose by around 2.85 and 2.86 respectively across the State, the actual retail prices varied across districts

25 May 2026 4:35 pm
For power sector, Kerala UDF govts Vision 2031 puts energy transition and efficiency programme at centre stage

As per the roadmap, government proposes to roll out an energy transition and efficiency programme for promoting the switch to renewables

25 May 2026 3:53 pm
Pariyathukavu anti-eviction protest put on hold after Kerala HC order; M.V. Govindan says UDF attempted mini Muthanga

Kerala High Court reportedly allows two weeks for State government to resolve issue

25 May 2026 2:06 pm
Kerala ramps up pre-monsoon health preparedness to combat infectious diseases

Health Minister K. Muraleedharan says government MCHs have been directed to make necessary arrangements so that systemic failures do not result in disruption of surgeries in hospitals

25 May 2026 1:42 pm
Successive petrol, diesel price hikes trigger concern in Kerala trade and industry circles

Hike threatens an overall increase in prices of essential commodities

25 May 2026 11:57 am
Fourth petrol, diesel price hike in 10 days hits Kerala hard

Since the first hike on May 15, petrol prices have increased by 8.01 and diesel by 7.93 across Kerala, with slight variations in regions

25 May 2026 11:11 am
Traffic snarls around Edappally, Palarivattom spill over into NH Bypass, other arterial roads

Edappally has over time emerged as the epicentre of the snarls, with the congestion spilling over to the Edappally-Aroor NH Bypass and other key arterial roads in the city

25 May 2026 12:47 am
Master plan to transform Kochi into model city to come up in six months, says Satheesan

Government committed to implementing dream projects aimed at boosting Keralas economy and improving peoples quality of life, says the Chief Minister

24 May 2026 9:45 pm
14 injured in stray dog attack in Kannur

The stray dog was later found dead at Punnakkulangara around 4 p.m.

24 May 2026 9:22 pm
24 May 2026 9:12 pm
Thiruvananthapuram Corporation demolishes illegal constructions at Palayam market

Mayor says demolition drive will continue in the days ahead after going through various documents to assess illegal buildings in the area

24 May 2026 8:34 pm
Roshy Augustine welcomes vigilance probe over Kolapra tourism project

The investigation was based on a plaint alleging that Augustine awarded the contract for the 112-crore Kolapra tourism project to a private company

24 May 2026 8:34 pm
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan offers Tulabharam at Guruvayur temple

Visits temple for first time after assuming office

24 May 2026 8:16 pm