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KWML awaits three ferries to extend Water Metro services to Kadamakudy

At present, the 20 ferries in operation across more than half a dozen routes are recording an average daily patronage of 7,500 commuters, rising to over 10,000 on weekends and public holidays

27 Apr 2026 12:42 am
Keralas heat-ridden woes

Summer is being defined by rising power consumption and political rows

27 Apr 2026 12:13 am
Five suspected West Nile fever cases reported in Ernakulam

The cases were reported from Elanji, Eroor in Thripunithura, Pallikkara in Kizhakkambalam, Ponekkara in Edappally, and Palluruthy

26 Apr 2026 9:47 pm
KozhikodeKannur stretch saw most train stone attacks in past three years

Measures are in place to improve surveillance coverage in vulnerable locations, says an RPF officer; involvement of miscreants arrested in drug cases is also being probed

26 Apr 2026 9:02 pm
Two more snakebite deaths reported in Kerala

Though repeated incidents of snakebite deaths have triggered panic, Forest officials maintained that there was no alarming trend in the number of bites

26 Apr 2026 8:54 pm
Thrissur Pooram rises above grief, keeping its spirit alive

Scaled down and stripped of fireworks after the Mundathikode tragedy, the festival still drew thousands, proving that Pooram is not just spectacle, but a deeply rooted emotion that binds a community

26 Apr 2026 8:05 pm
Forest department sets up cages to recapture tiger that strayed into human habitation

The male tiger had previously been captured in Munnar and released into the deep forests of the Periyar Tiger Reserve

26 Apr 2026 7:58 pm
Raja Ravi Varma birth anniversary celebrations to be held on April 29

The 178th birth anniversary celebrations of the legendary artist will be held at the Kilimanoor Palace

26 Apr 2026 7:42 pm
Kerala Judicial Academy greets its first visually challenged trainee judge

Year-long training programme for Thanya Nathan C., the first visually challenged trainee judge in the district judiciary of Kerala, and her batchmates will commence on Monday

26 Apr 2026 7:38 pm
Horticulture training initiative for inmates of open prison in Thiruvananthapuram

ICAR-CTCRI kicks off programme aimed at equipping participants with practical skills in horticulture and allied enterprises for livelihood enhancement and rehabilitation

26 Apr 2026 7:32 pm
Blaze at scrapyard exposes Kochis fire vulnerability again

The District Disaster Management Authority has initiated steps to chalk out an action plan to prevent the recurrence of such incidents

26 Apr 2026 7:30 pm
Advertorial tracing Ramesh Chennithalas political odyssey raises eyebrows in UDF circles

Advertorial, which risked being perceived as a political hagiography, appeared close on the heels of the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee president warning the partys rank and file against jumping the gun and promoting their choices for Congress Legislative Party leadership post on television, social and print media

26 Apr 2026 7:24 pm
Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission allows KSEB to procure up to 250 MW to meet summer demand, but slams poor planning by utility

Contingency scenarios during summer not a new phenomenon in Kerala; KSEB should have gained sufficient experience from past years, says commission

26 Apr 2026 6:48 pm
Thiruvananthapuram native scripts history with Ironman feat across six continents

Suresh Sam Chandy completes global endurance milestone with a landmark finish at Ironman South Africa in Port Elizabeth on April 19

26 Apr 2026 6:14 pm
Rising heat takes toll on bird diversity in Kottayam, finds survey

The study records only 31 species of birds this year, compared to 47 species identified last year

26 Apr 2026 5:23 pm
Marthoma Church marks Metropolitans episcopal golden jubilee by building 150 homes

Each house, built at an estimated cost of 7.5 lakh, has an area of around 560 square feet

26 Apr 2026 5:13 pm
Exhibition in Palakkad celebrates ornithologist Induchoodan

An exhibition of photographs of Keralas birds was organised in collaboration with the Induchoodan Foundation

26 Apr 2026 5:03 pm
Tension as alleged BJP workers disrupt Malayalam poet Kureepuzha Sreekumars speech at Pathanamthitta

The poet was addressing a gathering after receiving an award instituted by the Nellickal Muraleedharan Foundation

26 Apr 2026 4:51 pm
A spectacle like no other, Thrissur Pooram mesmerises audiences

All major rituals have been retained, the Kudamattam will be curtailed to 15 minutes in the wake of Mundathikode fire accident

26 Apr 2026 1:35 pm
Thrissur pooram returned, but they didnt

Memories and loss overshadow celebrations for families of the Mundathikode victims

26 Apr 2026 11:17 am
Four booked for child marriage in Kasaragod

The police said the case was registered after the Child Marriage Prohibition Officer received a complaint that a minor girl from Valiyaparamba had been married off

25 Apr 2026 11:22 pm
Calls to do away with elephants, fireworks in temple festivals get louder in Kerala

In the aftermath of the recent fireworks tragedy at Mundathikode in Thrissur, social media campaigns are gathering strength seeking to move away from the use of high-intensity gunpowder displays as well as elephants during festivities

25 Apr 2026 11:18 pm
Mans death reignites concern over re-entry of unlawful money lending businesses

Relatives of the deceased allege that there were attempts to extort nearly 3.5 lakh from him in the name of borrowing 15,000 a year ago

25 Apr 2026 9:35 pm
DDMA conducts workshop on heatwave preparedness in Wayanad

Experts led sessions on topics including heatwaves, the preparation and practical implementation of local heat action plans, monsoon preparedness and precautionary measures to tackle disaster risks such as floods, landslides, and fire hazards

25 Apr 2026 9:29 pm
Census 2027: Digital tools in spotlight as Kerala prepares for houselisting census

The tools include the Houselisting Block Creator web application, HLO mobile application, the self-enumeration portal, and the Census Management and Monitoring System portal.

25 Apr 2026 9:26 pm
Officials draw flak over alleged administrative lapses atKozhikode Corpn. Council

Councillors across ruling and Opposition benches demand action against officials over recurring lapses. Mayor says the Corporation will not shield those found guilty and promises strict action.

25 Apr 2026 9:21 pm
IAS officers share tips on clearing Civil Services examination

Speakers urge the aspirants to be clear why they wanted to pursue a career in the Civil Service at The Hindu Civil Service Gateway 2026

25 Apr 2026 9:13 pm
Power outages add to Kochis summer woes

Power outages hit key areas, including Vyttila, Kadavanthra, Kalamassery, and Thripunithura. KSEB officials blame excess power consumption during the scorching summer for frequent night-time supply failures

25 Apr 2026 9:04 pm
SFI seeks action against faculty members accused of harassing medical PG students

All 12 PG doctors in the department have lodged a complaint with the Principal, alleging humiliation by two faculty members

25 Apr 2026 9:03 pm
Summer rain to gain traction in Kerala from April 27

Yellow alert issued for Idukki, Pathanamthitta, Kannur, and Kasaragod districts on April 29

25 Apr 2026 8:58 pm
Percussion ensembles to take centre stage at scaled-down Thrissur Pooram

Fitness test of elephants participating in the various events of the Thrissur Pooram was carried out

25 Apr 2026 8:55 pm
Rumours of rift in Congress over CM nominee in Kerala a media creation says IUML

Kunhalikutty says if the UDF is voted to power, the Chief Minister would be decided by the Congress keeping in mind the peoples sentiments.

25 Apr 2026 8:19 pm
Civil Services still relevant, says former Kerala Chief Secretary K. Jayakumar

Former Chief Secretary inaugurates the two-day The Hindu Civil Service Gateway 2026 in Thiruvananthapuram

25 Apr 2026 8:08 pm