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Considering extending distribution of Onam special rice for one more month: Minister

This move aims to ensure that more households, particularly those beyond the poorest categories, can access essential provisions during the festive season.

22 Aug 2026 4:10 pm
Where to relish grand sadya this Onam in Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvonam falls on August 26 and here is a list of places in Thiruvananthapuram that serve sadya with an array of traditional dishes and payasams. Group packages with a host of entertainment programmes, games, pookkalam etc have also been arranged at some of these venues

22 Aug 2026 4:01 pm
Keralam DYFI president Chintha Jerome is CPI(M)s young face from Kollam

She has a rich background in student politics, having served in various leadership roles within the SFI before her tenure as chairperson of the Kerala State Youth Commission from 2016 to 2023.

22 Aug 2026 3:59 pm
Chintha Jerome elected DYFIs first woman State president in Keralam

Former SFI State secretary and Kalliaseri MLA M. Vijin was elected State secretary, while R. Rahul of Alappuzha was elected treasurer

22 Aug 2026 3:11 pm
Mangaluru under Mysuru railway division: Kozhikode MP seeks reversal of new order

M.K. Raghavan termed the Railway Boards August 21 order unjust and said it would seriously undermine railway development in the Malabar region

22 Aug 2026 1:31 pm
Gold fraud: Traders in Kozhikode flay continued delay in arrest of suspect

The protesters aligned under the Kammath Lane Gold and Silver Merchants Association who observed a half-day shutdown on Saturday demanded that the investigation be handed over to a senior police officer or an SIT to get the deserving attention

22 Aug 2026 1:09 pm
Keralam to write to PM on Railways unilateral decision of detaching Mangaluru from Palakkad division: CM Satheesan

The merger of the Ullal-Mangaluru section, currently under the Southern Railway, with the South Western Railway would also cause substantial losses to the Southern Railway and Keralam, CMO statement said

22 Aug 2026 1:02 pm
When the floodgate must open in Keralam

Keralam already generates substantial rainfall, reservoir, river and ocean data; the next technological challenge is to connect that information into a single, actionable picture, from catchment to sea

22 Aug 2026 11:50 am
Kerala driving test wait stretches beyond 2 months despite MVD directive

The delay in implementing the new directive is reportedly one of the main reasons for the continuing backlog

22 Aug 2026 11:31 am
PSC exam scam: Governor summons Kerala Public Service Commission Secretary

The PSC is battling a controversy over alleged anomalies in evaluation. An SIT of the Crime Branch is probing the alleged malpractices

22 Aug 2026 10:11 am
Cochin Shipyard delivers INS Mangrol to Indian Navy

The vessel is named after the coastal township of Mangrol in Gujarat

22 Aug 2026 1:59 am
Alappuzha murder allegedly involving four minors raises troubling questions

Police have sought legal opinion on whether the three accused aged 1618 can be tried in a regular court; assessment to examine their capacity, understanding of the offence and circumstances of the alleged crime

22 Aug 2026 12:48 am
Onam transcends caste, creed and religion, says Keralam Governor

Arlekar says the traditional attire, the grand Onasadhya and the spirit of dynamic togetherness make Onam truly unforgettable

21 Aug 2026 10:38 pm
Kerala High Court issues notice to VACB Director on petition against DGP

Petition filed by an assistant motor vehicles inspector says that S. Sreejith engaged in systematic corruption, including the formation of an unofficial Transport Commissioners Squad, to victimise subordinate staff and to facilitate illicit transactions during his tenure as Transport Commissioner

21 Aug 2026 10:29 pm
Muthanga violence: Kerala High Court suspends sentence of Geethanandan, three others

Trial court had awarded them five years rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of 36,000 each in connection with the attempt to murder a senior civil police officer and the abduction of a forest range officer. HC orders that all four be released on bail

21 Aug 2026 9:19 pm
Over 10,000 held under Operation Toofan in Keralam, says Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala

Total 9,280 cases have been registered under Operation Toofan since its launch in June this year, while 10,015 people have been arrested

21 Aug 2026 8:57 pm
72nd Nehru Trophy Boat Race to be held on Punnamada Lake in Keralam on August 22

The competitions will begin at 11 a.m. Chief Minister V.D Satheesan will inaugurate the event at 2 p.m.

21 Aug 2026 8:49 pm
Seven-year-olds organs donated in Keralam

Litiksha, daughter of Prakash and Pon Sindhuja, donates her organs. The childs liver, two kidneys, heart valves and two corneas were retrieved for donation

21 Aug 2026 8:46 pm
DYFI Keralam State conference calls for fight against Centres anti-worker policies

Youth body demands filling of 9.5 lakh vacancies, an end to contract hiring, and a national employment policy guaranteeing secure jobs

21 Aug 2026 8:36 pm
Kallan Vijayan row: former editor in-charge of Deshabhimani weekend supplement resigns

Following objections to the headline given to a feature article, the supplement was allegedly published later after replacing the article in question

21 Aug 2026 8:33 pm
Amid row, Keralam increases financial assistance to Pulikali teams

After facing criticism from various quarters over his remarks on Pulikali, actor and writer V.K. Sreeraman expresses regret over his words

21 Aug 2026 8:30 pm
Iron pipes fall from pickup van, kills bike rider in Thrissur

42-year-old man crushed by unsecured pipes; accident exposes dangerous practice of carrying construction material without proper safety measures

21 Aug 2026 8:14 pm
Keralam plans to showcase Onam before a global audience, says Tourism Minister

The annual Onam Tourism Week will kick off on August 24 at Kanakakunnu Palace, following a ceremonial flag procession through Thiruvananthapuram.

21 Aug 2026 8:11 pm
Kozhikode teen cycles to Kashmir in 42 days

Covering thousands of kilometres in just 42 days, 19-year-old C.V. Masin Muhammed undertook the journey to fulfil a dream he had harboured since his Class X days.

21 Aug 2026 8:03 pm
Fair weather likely across Keralam during Onam week

IMD predicts some isolated showers in parts of State in the days ahead of Onam; towards the end of August, southern Keralam is likely to witness a couple of intense spells

21 Aug 2026 7:59 pm
MLAs, MP raise demands at meet on Idukkis power-related concerns

Keralam Electricity Minister says government will explore keeping the Idukki dam open to the public year-round

21 Aug 2026 7:50 pm
Lack of segregated waste collection hubs sets back Thiruvananthapuram Corporations waste management efforts

Although periodic waste collection programmes are organised in some wards, these are not a replacement for a permanent collection hub

21 Aug 2026 7:29 pm
Rehabilitation projects for Mundakkai-Chooralmala survivors to be completed on schedule: Minister

Agriculture Minister T. Siddique said that compensation for traders and building owners who suffered losses in the landslides, as well as the takeover of existing loans and making agricultural land cultivable, would also be completed on schedule.

21 Aug 2026 7:27 pm
Chokramudy in Keralam shakes off encroachments, welcomes Neelakurinji

Local people had staged protests in 2024, following which the government reclaimed most of the encroached land in the hills. Neelakurinji has begun blooming on these slopes now. The hills will be open to the public from August 24 to enjoy the view

21 Aug 2026 7:23 pm
School in Keralams Kollam swaps routine Onam dances for Seethakali

Prakkulam Government L.P. School hosts a Seethakali performance as part of Onam celebration. Organised to foster cultural awareness and respect for the States native art forms among students, the event turned into an immersive cultural experience for the them

21 Aug 2026 7:14 pm
KSRTCs executive luxury bus service commences on Thiruvananthapuram-Ernakulam route

Operating Monday through Friday, the bus departs Thiruvananthapuram at 5:30 a.m. and returns from Ernakulam at 5:30 p.m., offering travelers a seamless and enjoyable journey between the two cities.

21 Aug 2026 7:06 pm
Malarikkal goes beyond lilies to become a full-day destination

The Malarikkal Tourism Society has introduced the new attractions this flowering season as part of efforts to diversify the villages tourism offerings while retaining its rural charm.

21 Aug 2026 6:59 pm
Over 800 retired cashew workers in Keralam receive gratuity

Gratuity settlements are being disbursed to 854 workers who retired from CAPEX factories during 2021 and 2022 and those who retired from Kerala State Cashew Development Corporation factories in 2023 and 2024

21 Aug 2026 6:56 pm
CMFRIs Sagarika aquarium at Keralams Vizhinjam turns 30

Sagarika Marine Research Aquarium is home to 83 species of marine organisms and has grown into a popular centre for marine research, education, and conservation

21 Aug 2026 6:53 pm
Keralam LSGD revises minimum parking fees in panchayats

the new rates aim to implement uniform pricing across the state, with fees of 10 for two-wheelers, 20 for cars, 40 for mini buses and 60 for buses, depending on the facilities provided

21 Aug 2026 6:36 pm
Eravipuram railway station development works to finish by January 2027

The master plan for the station includes upgrading both platform 1 and platform 2 to a standard height of 84 cm, alongside extending their length on either side

21 Aug 2026 6:28 pm
UDF government in Keralam functioning under influence of extremist ideologues, alleges K. Surendran

BJP national secretary says that the delay in implementing the PM SHRI project in the State was a clear example of the extremist forces at work

21 Aug 2026 6:17 pm
Keralams Lok Bhavan names new library after Thunchathu Ezhuthachan

The library, which has around 10,000 books on diverse subjects, will be open to the public, Governor Rajendra Arlekar says

21 Aug 2026 6:11 pm
Sowcar Janaki had a memorable role in Malayalam in Soorya Manasam

In Soorya Manasam (1992), she played Mariya, the loving mother of Putturumees, an intellectually challenged man played by Mammootty

21 Aug 2026 5:36 pm
Why staging of a play on Snehalatha Reddys ordeal has sparked battle on Emergency, morality and artistic freedom in Keralam

While critics of MISA have accused the production of obscenity, objecting to certain intense and costume choices, the plays cast, cultural figures and DYFI leaders have defended it as a powerful portrayal of 'state terror and political repression

21 Aug 2026 4:35 pm
Keralam Archaeology department to restore seven megalithic umbrella stones in Kannur

A kudakkal or umbrella stone consists of four upright side slabs or orthostats, supporting a domical capstone

21 Aug 2026 4:18 pm
KAAPA invoked against Arjun Ayanki

Kannur district administration cites his alleged involvement in nine criminal cases during the past seven years

21 Aug 2026 3:30 pm
How this Keralam animal lover has turned her rented home into a sanctuary for rescued dogs and cats

Despite facing challenges, including relocations due to neighbour complaints, P. Shymas commitment remains unwavering. She advocates for better facilities for strays, urging local authorities to allocate land for shelters and highlighting the need for community support in addressing stray dog crisis

21 Aug 2026 3:14 pm
No plan to rename Kochi Metro Rail Ltd as Keralam Metro Rail Ltd, says CM V.D. Satheesan

CM says KMRL authorities issued a press release on name change proposal without consulting with government

21 Aug 2026 2:01 pm