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Move amid unconfirmed reports that legally procured explosives could be diverted for anti-social activities; inspections to ensure compliance with explosives-handling norms
The anti-drug enforcement drive will establish a digitally enabled system to eliminate drug trafficking and facilitate the rapid collection of information on drug use and distribution across the State
Thushar Vellappally calls on Satheesan at his residence in Paravur and Labour Minister Bindu Krishna visits Vellappally Natesan at his house in Kanichukulangara. Yogam has not worked against him at the hustings, says Thushar
The initiative is being implemented as part of the Kid Glove project, a programme of the Kerala Police Cyber Wing to create awareness about the pitfalls of the cyber world among students
Mayor maintains that the flooding was not caused due to the drains under the Corporations control; Water Resources Minister to chair meeting on the issue
The investigation team is probing the possibility of a second accused in the case
Kochi police say they received information that the meeting proposed on Marine Drive on Sunday afternoon was called off
SFI leadership deny Vijay Vimals involvement in the incident; police, however, maintain that video footage from the area conclusively proves his role in the assault
Kollam Collector Chetan Kumar Meena directed the Local Self-Government department and other agencies to take urgent steps to remove hazardous trees and branches along roadsides and in public spaces
Autopsy of the one-and-a-half-year-old child reveals 51 injuries across the body, including fresh wounds and partially healed scars; doctors confirm that physical trauma was the definitive cause of death
Kozhikode UNESCO City of Literature is partnering with The Colors of Childhood Inspiration 2026, an initiative organised by the Ulyanovsk City of Literature in Russia
The palm leaf documents, preserved as Granthavaris, had remained largely unread in recent memory and were traditionally brought out only for occasional ritual purposes
The Kerala Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation says the price hike has been necessitated by the spiralling production costs and low returns
At the District Development Committee meeting, Shibu Baby John and Bindhu Krishna direct departments to expedite safety and sanitation measures
Labour rights under threat; nationwide protest in August
Devidas had been serving as the District Collector of Kollam since 2023
Leaders accuse Centre of looting the public; warn of intensified protests
Rank holders allege that appointments were held up during the previous Left Democratic Front governments term due to delays at Secretariat
Simultaneous raids were conducted at 19 locations in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. In Kerala, premises in Kozhikode, Malappuram, Kannur, and Kasaragod were searched. In February 2026, a large quantity of explosives were seized from a lorry at Chemmad in Malappuram.
The initiative specifically targets remote pockets that previously lacked reliable connectivity, aiming to foster economic growth and social development in these underserved communities
Bindhu Krishna promises that the perpetrators will face certain and severe punishment, reiterates that her department is working on preventative measures to ensure such horrific acts against children never repeat
C.P. Radhakrishnan warns that absence of reliable information can alienate young people and leave them vulnerable to undesirable influences
Officials say government has not yet issued a formal notification of consent authorising the CBI to investigate the case. They say it is likely the government will seek legal opinion and weigh the familys request in the Cabinet
Police procedure amid an ongoing controversy surrounding AMMA which has been witnessing an internal turmoil with a section of office-bearers making allegations against each other
As per a 2025 Supreme Court judgment, in-service teachers are required to clear Teachers Eligibility Test within two years. Recently, court gave an extension of one more year to pass the test
Created by Friends of Marine Life, the online register documents marine ecosystems and coastal biodiversity off the coast of Thiruvananthapuram district in Kerala
Kochi-based sailor Sanu Jose was the chief officer of Heroic Idun when the vessel was detained by Equatorial Guinea on charge of violating their territorial waters and attempt to steal crude oil
LDF alleges that the contract with the company engaged in biomining legacy waste was renewed after its expiry without the councils approval
A woman was injured after an iron piece fell on her car at the worksite near Padivattom
The Mayor announces the decision at the council meeting after councillors level severe criticism against the contractor and accuse him of indifference that exposes them to public ire
Retailers say prices have risen only marginally this year, blaming weak sales on cautious consumer spending and a shift towards e-commerce
Refutes allegations of valuables going missing from the temple
Principal was suspended just two days before his retirement for allegedly sharing through his Facebook account content insulting the Chief Minister
Ibrahim Haji, a resident of Thiruvallur, allegedly set himself on fire on Friday morning after pouring petrol over his body outside the house of T.V. Sudheer Kumar, a former Congress district general secretary and former president of Vadakara-based Kadathanad Labour Contract Cooperative Society
Minister says a 100-day programme will be announced on June 5 to address multiple issues including human-wildlife conflict
Devaswom plans online booking as precursor to face recognition system; move follows High Court directive
Residents block ChalakudyAnamalai road, demand urgent safety measures
It seeks investigation into the reasons for the accident, whether the park received panchayats licence, details of those injured, and steps to prevent repeat of such accidents
The plant was found in high-altitude montane grasslands and shola forest margins of the Western Ghats, including regions such as Anamudi and Meesapulimala
Following allegations that he sexually exploited a young woman by promising her a job

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