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Govt. will ensure lives of fishers in Vizhinjam improve along with development of international port: Keralam CM

Satheesan inaugurates the work on the new fishing harbour at Vizhinjam here on Friday

9 Oct 2026 11:28 pm
Assault on child: child rights panel registers case

The commission has sought details from the Parassala Station House Officer and the district child protection officer following media reports that the child was beaten up after she deleted WhatsApp from her mothers phone

9 Oct 2026 11:10 pm
No complaints in Keralam about deliberate denial of voting right, says Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan

He says the present allegations against the ECI concerns removal of cores of names, adding Keralam has not seen complaints filed in this regard unlike States such as Maharashtra, West Bengal or Haryana

9 Oct 2026 10:10 pm
KSRTC promises steps to ensure reserved seats for senior citizens on buses

Meeting discusses reserving 20% of seats for the elderly, enabling online booking reservations, empowering conductors to fine violators, with further considerations on lowering step height and relocating elderly seats.

9 Oct 2026 9:36 pm
Kerala Textile & Garments Association warns UPI charges could fuel inflation, drive merchants back to cash

KTGA State president Pattabhiraman T.S. said UPI had evolved into essential public digital infrastructure and had generated significant benefits for governments, banks, payment platforms and the wider economy

9 Oct 2026 8:38 pm
All policy-related decisions being conveyed to the party, says Keralam CM

Satheesan says he will not reply specifically to UDF convener Adoor Prakashs comment that the Chief Minister is keeping him in the dark about important government decisions

9 Oct 2026 8:37 pm
World Mental Health Day awareness event to be held in Kozhikode

Around 100 psychiatrists from the district, along with nursing and psychology students, are expected to participate in the programme

9 Oct 2026 7:44 pm
Circulation of morphed images: polytechnic student surrenders

The seized mobile phone will be submitted for technical evaluation by the cyber cell with court permission.

9 Oct 2026 7:43 pm
Parali continues to lead in Palakkad revenue district sports meet

It has won 13 gold, 10 silver and five bronze medals

9 Oct 2026 7:43 pm
Juvenile fish harvesting raises concerns along Malabar coast

Fishermen from the coastal areas of Kozhikode district say juvenile fish varieties are reportedly being caught in large quantities and transported to other States for industrial use

9 Oct 2026 7:34 pm
Logo of Thrissur Central Sahodaya CBSE Kalotsav 2026 unveiled

It was unveiled at a function held at St. Xaviers CMI School, Pullur

9 Oct 2026 6:37 pm
CPI(M) worker convicted in BJP worker murder case

Vinayan was hacked to death at Kurichikkara in Champad on March 12, 2009.

9 Oct 2026 4:14 pm
Vande Mataram row: Clash erupts at Central University of Kerala during SFI-led protest; police use water cannon

Unrest follows protests against a two-day seminar held at the university recently and the disciplinary action taken against students in its aftermath

9 Oct 2026 3:31 pm
CMRL pay-off case: Kerala HC directive no setback to govt, will act after studying order, says Home Minister Chennithala

Chennithala says UDF government has so far acted in the case only on the basis of legal advice

9 Oct 2026 2:30 pm
Adivasi-Dalit outfits seek land reforms to address landlessness in Keralam, warn Land Reforms 2.0 may benefit corporates

Adivasi-Dalit outfits call Congress-led UDF government to replace existing committee studying Land Reforms 2.0 with broader commission to formulate a comprehensive land reform policy

9 Oct 2026 2:13 pm
Two Bills to be considered in nine-day Keralam Assembly session starting October 12

As per the approved schedule, two Bills Kerala Court Fees and Suits Valuation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and Madras Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (Amendment) Bill, 2026 will be considered during the session

9 Oct 2026 1:26 pm
CMRL-Exalogic case: CPI(M) accuses UDF of aiding BJP-controlled ED, withholding facts to mislead Kerala HC

CPI(M) leader M V Jayarajan alleges the State 'kept the court in the dark' that the ED had extorted false statements from CMRL officials to falsely implicate Pinarayi and family in the case

9 Oct 2026 12:37 pm
Needed: better urban planning, not mass culling of dogs

Sharp increase in dog population in many urban clusters has to do with failure on state to put in place an efficient waste management system.

9 Oct 2026 12:21 pm
Carers uncared for: Lack of regulations make home nurses vulnerable in Keralam

With changing social patterns, elderly care has become a matter of serious concern for a large number of families in Keralam and hence, support of caregivers has become inevitable. Though in high demand, caregivers often face exploitation. Mithosh Joseph talks to stakeholders to understand their concerns

9 Oct 2026 7:41 am
ED searches 17 locations in Keralam over alleged co-op. bank fraud

Searches conducted at Urban Co-operative Society, Angamaly; Thennala Service Co-operative Bank; and Kuttanellur Co-operative Bank in connection with alleged fraud involving 550 crore

8 Oct 2026 10:59 pm
Cusat shifts classes online amid surge in chickenpox cases

Offline classes on Thrikkakara and Marine campuses shifted online till October 16; two chickenpox cases reported last week, with cases surging this week; all infected students asked to leave hostels; scheduled examinations postponed

8 Oct 2026 10:41 pm
Keralam to organise Statewide campaign for students mental health

The campaign, titled Learn Happily (Santhoshathode Padikkam), will be held from October 12 to 17 in government schools and all government-controlled educational institutions across the State

8 Oct 2026 9:56 pm
Two Kochi-Riyadh flights cancelled over security concerns

Akasa Air and Saudia flights from Kochi cancelled amid reported disruptions at Riyadh airport

8 Oct 2026 9:46 pm
Case filed against Thiruvananthapuram Mayor V.V. Rajesh over Sugathans forged signatures

Mayor serves defamation notice to LDF leader seeking a compensation of 5 crore over the allegations regarding the attendance register..

8 Oct 2026 9:45 pm
Statewide special enrolment drive for electoral roll revision in Keralam from October 15

From October 15 to October 31, form distribution will be arranged and digital help desks set up at village offices. Applicants only need to submit Form 6 to add their names to the voters list

8 Oct 2026 9:42 pm
Karingachira-Thiruvankulam NH 85 stretch to be widened to 14 metres

Widening aimed at facilitating free left turns at bottlenecked Thiruvankulam Junction; 20-metre-wide roundabout planned at junction for smoother traffic flow; steps to be taken to construct Chitrapuzha-Mamala Bund Road

8 Oct 2026 9:36 pm
Navaratri Sargotsavam in Kozhikode from October 9

Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan and Keralam Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar are expected to attend as chief guests

8 Oct 2026 8:57 pm
Chalakudy edges ahead as Thrissur school sports meet heats up

Just one point separates the top two; Thrissur East trails with 92 points after a fiercely contested second day

8 Oct 2026 8:29 pm
BJP to launch protests in Keralam to counter Congress protests demanding resignation of Gyanesh Kumar

Congress attacking the Election Commission, courts, and all constitutional bodies with an aim to destabilise the government, says BJP State vice-president M.T. Ramesh

8 Oct 2026 8:17 pm
Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi all set for a green revival

Maram Peyyunna Idam project to transform the tree-rich campus into a vibrant urban grove with native, fruit-bearing and medicinal trees

8 Oct 2026 8:17 pm
Kerala Lalithakala Akademi charts global ambitions

New office-bearers unveil action plan to revitalise galleries, promote masters and take Keralams art to national and international platforms

8 Oct 2026 8:17 pm
Captive elephants to get regular health check-ups in Keralam

Kerala Elephant Federation launches medical camps to screen captive elephants for diabetes, cholesterol, and kidney and liver disorders. The increasing number of elephant deaths in the State in recent years has raised concern

8 Oct 2026 8:14 pm
Keralam constitutes University Finance Commission with B.A. Prakash as chairperson

The commission has been formed to proposeguidelines to prevent financial crises arising from the unplanned inception and operation of specialised universities with low student enrollment'.

8 Oct 2026 8:14 pm
Keralam has sought exclusion of farmlands and human settlements from ESA: Minister

T. Siddique says government will take steps to provide 100% compensation to farmers who suffered crop losses due to wild animal attacks

8 Oct 2026 8:05 pm
Alleged violation of food safety norms: eatery in Keralams Kozhikode fined 1 lakh

The establishment manufactures fried snacks and supplies them to hotels, bakeries, and cool bars in the city and surrounding areas

8 Oct 2026 7:39 pm
CPI(M) calls for Idukki hartal on October 16 over land-related issues

CPI(M) sytates its opposition to plans to convert Cardamom Hill Reserve areas into forest land, revive forest corridors for elephants, and a government order restricting plantation work from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.

8 Oct 2026 7:28 pm
Wildlife Week walk in Palakkad spots 30 bird species

The programme also sought to create awareness about the need to protect natural habitats and wildlife.

8 Oct 2026 6:03 pm
Beyond the textbook: Why an exhibition on Constitution in Keralam is drawing young minds

Organised as part of State Conference of All India Lawyers Union, Constitution Exhibition and Public Debate traces the making and evolution of Indias Constitution, contributions of national leaders and lesser-known personalities and more

8 Oct 2026 4:17 pm
Special meeting to address Attappady land issues, says Keralam Minister Anilkumar

Anilkumar says that the Revenue department will take steps to issue title deeds to people from Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and fishing communities after State governments 100-day action programme

8 Oct 2026 3:44 pm
Crime Branch defends pace of probe into Chander Kunj Army towers in Kochi amid owners concerns

In letter to affected apartment owners, Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch, Ernakulam Range, dismisses allegations of lack of progress in investigation into alleged irregularities and offences related to construction

8 Oct 2026 2:55 pm
Suresh Gopi trying to scuttle AIIMS in Keralam, says Health Minister Muraleedharan

Muraleedharan says Suresh Gopis recent statements suggested that AIIMS would not come to Keralam. The Health Minister says the State wants the institute and will welcome it at any suitable location

8 Oct 2026 2:36 pm
Gadkari-Satheesan meeting decides to expedite NH, other road projects in Keralam

Gadkari assures that required Union Cabinet approval for Thiruvananthapuram Outer Ring Road project will be granted soon

8 Oct 2026 2:11 pm
Attire is a citizens choice: Kerala HC backs school headmistress over churidar row

Court was considering a petition by headmistress of a Kollam school seeking to disqualify school manager for allegedly denying her entry for wearing a churidar instead of a sari

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