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Govt. reconstitutes Cusat Syndicate

Mohammed Shiyas and Najeeb Kanthapuram nominated to the Syndicate under the MLA category

6 Aug 2026 11:54 pm
Kerala Home department withdraws letter used by BJP councillor R. Sugathan to secure leave

The letter, dated July 20 and signed by an under secretary on behalf of the Additional Chief Secretary, was sent to Sugathan in response to his request for an escort parole to take part in the council meeting on July 31

6 Aug 2026 11:28 pm
Two women killed, 18 injured as speeding private bus collides with four vehicles near Kunnamkulam in Keralas Thrissur

Two people in critical condition. Deceased identified as Riya Fathima, 17, and Thankamani, 72

6 Aug 2026 10:49 pm
Authorities review emergency preparedness as rain continues in Ernakulam

Coordination among various departments and agencies has been stepped up, considering lessons learnt from the massive floods in 2018, says Aluva MLA

6 Aug 2026 10:29 pm
Idukki Collector orders closure of zipline run by M.M. Manis brother

The order follows a case registered by the Adimaly police against Mr. Lambodarans wife, the official owner of the venture. The firm was allegedly operating illegally and accommodating tourists in direct violation of a ban imposed in light of harsh weather conditions.

6 Aug 2026 10:27 pm
Kerala CM launches States first Lab on Wheels mobile technology laboratory

The lab, an initiative of ASAP Kerala initiative and Infosys Springboard, aims to introduce school and college students in Kerala to emerging technologies, including AI and robotics.

6 Aug 2026 10:02 pm
Panakkad landslip: traffic reopening put off to Friday amid rain alert

Officials say the road is motorable. However, experts warn that the slope can become unstable if heavy rain continues as the waterlogged soil may lose strength

6 Aug 2026 9:49 pm
Kerala local body urges Tamil Nadu to prevent human waste flow into Mullaperiyar dam

Problem due lack of toilet facilities in a bus stand in Tamil Nadu near the Kerala border

6 Aug 2026 8:55 pm
Car plunges in to river in idukki; one dies, three injured

Local residents and migrant workers quickly mobilized for rescue, using sacks to transport the injured to a nearby hospital, while concerns were raised over the lack of a protective wall along the highway.

6 Aug 2026 8:43 pm
Ayurvedic medicine manufacturers in Kerala upbeat about amendments to Drugs and Cosmetics Rules

Ayurvedic Medicine Manufacturers Organisation of India says the amendments are a progressive leap for the sector as it will be positioned closer to global herbal medicine standards while some experts fear doing away with periodic licence renewal could affect the quality of the products

6 Aug 2026 8:23 pm
Not part of UDF, says Payyannur MLA Kunhikrishnan

He says it was the combination of UDF support, votes from within CPI(M) and neutral voters that helped me win in the Assembly polls

6 Aug 2026 8:20 pm
Sivankutty demands action against officials responsible for transport of Rajeshs body without freezer facilities

Rajeshs relatives had to shift the body to a private ambulance with freezer facilities as a foul smell began to emanate from the decomposing body

6 Aug 2026 8:19 pm
Attack of ED officials: Kerala High Court grants bail to one more accused

The court noted his clean criminal record and the absence of serious injuries to the ED officials, imposing conditions for his bail that include a 1 lakh bond and restrictions on contacting witnesses.

6 Aug 2026 8:02 pm
Community rescue volunteers call for unified emergency response network in Kozhikode

According to CRV squad members, the absence of an integrated digital platform makes it difficult for both the public and the authorities to quickly identify and mobilise volunteer teams during emergencies

6 Aug 2026 7:54 pm
Aarkkum Padam singing contest

The first audition will be held on August 23 at the Palakkad District Public Library.

6 Aug 2026 7:53 pm
Kochi Corporation proposes buyback of old fishing gear to address safety threats to ro-ro services

One of the two propellers of a ro-ro ferry stalled after becoming entangled in a large bundle of discarded ropes while the vessel was en route from Vypeen to Fort Kochi recently.

6 Aug 2026 7:46 pm
Clean-up gathers pace as floodwaters recede across Kottayam, Pathanamthitta

As many as 12,063 people are sheltered in 139 relief camps in Kottayam. In Pathanamthitta, 10,570 people from 3,331 families are being accommodated in 142 relief camps

6 Aug 2026 7:41 pm
Karnataka government gives NOC for Bairakuppa bridge connecting Wayanad and Kodagu

The bridge will become an alternative route connecting Pulpally, Sultan Bathery, Kalpetta and Kozhikode directly to Mysore and Bengaluru

6 Aug 2026 7:38 pm
Teacher accused in MDMA case released in police custody

Police sources say the bank transactions that she reportedly carried out for suspected drug traffickers will be verified again with the newly accessed digital evidence

6 Aug 2026 7:37 pm
Pukasa music workshop begins on August 8

Music director P.S. Vidyadharan will inaugurate the workshop on Saturday morning.

6 Aug 2026 7:18 pm
Palakkad to host ASHA workers State meet

A procession will start from Anchuvilakku junction at 10 a.m. on Saturday and proceed to the stadium bus stand.

6 Aug 2026 7:15 pm
240 recruits join Kerala Police

The recruits, comprising 111 from the Special Armed Police Battalion and 129 from the Women Battalion, underwent extensive nine-month training that included physical fitness, legal education, and community engagement, equipping them to tackle contemporary challenges in law enforcement.

6 Aug 2026 7:13 pm
Tenure of coastal police wardens extended

These wardens were drawn from the fishing community and they had played an indispensable role in rescuing people from accidents at sea and during other maritime emergencies.

6 Aug 2026 5:42 pm
Kerala govt orders probe into alleged EVM hacking scam targeting Assembly poll candidates

Move after Congress leader Rajmohan Unnithan, MP, submits complaint to State police

6 Aug 2026 4:12 pm
Passenger arrested for attempting to open emergency exit on Kochi-bound flight from Kuala Lumpur mid-air

FIR says he tried to force open the aircrafts emergency exit, damaged its window panel and threatened fellow passengers, thereby endangering safety of those on board

6 Aug 2026 4:11 pm
Abhimanyu murder case in Kerala: Sessions court orders all 16 accused to appear before it on August 10

Additional charge invoked against them at the instance of prosecution to be formally read out on the day

6 Aug 2026 2:49 pm
3 Aug 2026 11:37 pm
Kerala rains: heavy rain continues to batter district

A total of 964 people from 365 families remain in 32 relief camps in Kozhikode as heavy rain continues and schools remain shut for a second day; more than a dozen relief camps have closed in Wayanad after many displaced families returned home, leaving 584 people in 14 camps

3 Aug 2026 11:36 pm
Sriram Venkitaraman got exemptions that even P.T. Chacko did not get: Muraleedharan

The IAS officer is accused in the death of K.M. Basheer, the Thiruvananthapuram bureau chief ofMalayalam daily Siraj , in 2019

3 Aug 2026 11:33 pm
Traffic curbs imposed on Thamarassery Ghat Pass amid heavy rainfall and landslip risks

Eco-tourism spots and water tourism destinations shut in Kozhikode district following the orders from the DIstrict Disaster Management Authority on Saturday.

1 Aug 2026 4:29 pm
How the Meenachil river tells stories of oppression and resilience

Abheesh Sasidharans raw, experimental performance, Meenachil R, inspires multiple ways of viewing history and current realities

31 Jul 2026 11:33 pm
Comprehensive womens policy on the cards in Kerala: Minister Bindhu Krishna

The policy aims at combating violence against women and enhancing support throughout their lives.

30 Jul 2026 11:36 pm
Pluto movie review: A sci-fi comedy that sticks to usual alien narratives

Sci-fi films are not something that happens often in the Malayalam film industry which has relatively smaller budgets, with the subgenre of sci-fi comedies appearing even less frequently. Even the rarity of the genre does not really work to the advantage of Pluto.

30 Jul 2026 11:32 pm
Kerala Civil Police Officer suspended over custodial assault leading to bus drivers death

Suspension order issued by District Police Chief (Kollam Rural) after a preliminary inquiry revealed severe lapses in protocol

30 Jul 2026 9:32 am