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Kerala Assembly polls: IUML backs V.D. Satheesan as Congress-led UDFs CM pick

Indian Union Muslim League State president Panakkad Syed Sadikali Shihab Thangal says UDF will factor in peoples sentiments while choosing its CM, noting that exit polls indicate V.D. Satheesan enjoys the highest support

30 Apr 2026 1:55 pm
Kerala records 99.96% pass in ICSE, 99.97% in ISC exams

In Kerala, as many as 7,861 students 3,795 boys and 4,066 girls appeared for ICSE examinations from 166 schools, while 3,058 students 1,551 boys and 1,507 girls sat for ISC examinations from 85 schools

30 Apr 2026 12:10 pm
Two Bangladeshi women arrested for illegal stay in Kerala; 6 others detained in prostitution probe

Acting on a tip-off from Kerala Anti-Terrorist Squad, Kazhakoottam police raided a rented house in Karyavattom in State capital on Wednesday night

30 Apr 2026 11:47 am
Mastermind of 50-lakh ATM cash van heist in Kerala arrested in Chhattisgarh

The accused, Armughan (55), alias Kittu, a native of Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu and a key member of the notorious Ramjinagar gang, was taken into custody from Chhattisgarh by Manjeswaram police

30 Apr 2026 10:50 am
Four Kerala govt doctors booked on negligence charges over 7-year-old girls rabies death

The girl from Kollam succumbed to rabies in May 2025 after being attacked by a stray dog. Following her death, the family alleged medical negligence against the doctors at Punalur taluk hospital

30 Apr 2026 10:36 am
Kadambrayar pollution: local bodies told to step up enforcement

Secretaries of local bodies, including Kochi Corporation, Thrikkakara municipality, and the Edathala, Kunnathunadu and Kizhakkambalam grama panchayats, have been directed by the LSGD to impose penalties and initiate legal proceedings against those found violating norms

29 Apr 2026 10:42 pm
Courts cannot reform faith, says SC in Sabarimala review

Religion must mend itself to stay relevant, say women who entered Kerala templeto enforce right to worship under a 2018 verdict; religious practices must harmonise with social reform, they say

29 Apr 2026 10:21 pm
Finish Muthalapozhi work before monsoon: panel

Officials concerned directed to finish the work on increasing the length of the groyne on the south side of Muthalapozhi and the remaining dredging before the monsoon

29 Apr 2026 9:37 pm
Dipping water level in Peppara dam prompts govt. to consider drawing water for Thiruvananthapuram city from Neyyar

Water Resources Minister Roshy Augustine said steps will be taken to draw water from Neyyar to Aruvikkara for uninterrupted supply

29 Apr 2026 9:25 pm
108 wards in Ernakulam experiencing water scarcity

Among the affected panchayats and municipalities, 64% face water shortages occasionally, while 18% experience frequent shortages, and the rest encounter them rarely

29 Apr 2026 9:12 pm
Explore seawater desalination to address future drinking water requirements: Roshy Augustine

The Minister said urgent measures should be taken to address the water shortage in Nayarambalam, Kadamakkudy and Thrikkakara in Ernakulam district

29 Apr 2026 9:02 pm
Man accused of murdering mother and brother in Keralas Idukki remanded in judicial custody

The police arrested Saji after recovering the decomposed remains of his mother, Marykkutty, and brother, Reji, from the premises of their home

29 Apr 2026 8:51 pm
Former bureaucrat Biju Prabhakar releases book on corruption and institutional failure

The book, Naam Namme Kollayadikkumbol, was released by former DGP A. Hemachandran

29 Apr 2026 8:50 pm
Milma defers decision to hike milk price in Kerala

The Board of Directors, which met in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday, considered a proposal to increase the price by 4 a litre

29 Apr 2026 8:43 pm
Kerala fireworks accident: judicial commission visits Mundathikode blast site; safety of fireworks under review

Justice C. N. Ramachandran Nair visits site and hospital, records witness accounts; report expected in six months

29 Apr 2026 8:40 pm
Lemon price in Kerala sees a massive surge owing to rising heat

Price of lemons has increased between 280 and 300 per kg

29 Apr 2026 8:29 pm
2,567 wards in Kerala identified as drought-hit

The report, based on a comprehensive survey across wards and panchayats, found that 24.74% of wards in Kasaragod and 22.01% in Thiruvananthapuram are facing severe water stress

29 Apr 2026 8:27 pm
Kerala IAS officer B. Ashok placed on suspension

For criticising the Kerala government's policies on social media. The 1998 batch officer is currently Vice-Chancellor, Kerala Agricultural University, and Principal Secretary, Sainik Welfare

29 Apr 2026 8:25 pm
MVD seizes luxury vehicles for alleged violation of traffic rules in Kozhikode

Erring drivers were directed to attend a mandatory road safety class at the Institute of Driver Training and Research, Edappal

29 Apr 2026 8:10 pm
State releases action plan to combat snakebite envenomation

Encompasses various aspects, including surveillance of snakebite cases and deaths in humans, hotspot-mapping of public hospitals and strengthening of pre-hospital care and emergency service

29 Apr 2026 8:08 pm
Concerns raised over implementation of CBSEs three-language formula

Parents and educators in Kerala are concerned about how students unfamiliar with the regions primary languages, which are Malayalam and Hindi, will cope. School principals highlight the potential academic burden and mental health impact on students, particularly those returning from abroad.

29 Apr 2026 8:04 pm
250 fine on former Kerala DGP for misuse of official insignia sparks complaint seeking criminal case

Complainant argues that matter should not be treated as a routine traffic offence, but investigated as a serious misuse of official symbols and authority

29 Apr 2026 8:02 pm
Lakshadweep administration eases tourist entry permit rules

Applications for entry permits must be submitted at least 14 days prior to the intended date of travel to enable due diligence in processing. Applications must be made only for specific islands and intended travel dates

29 Apr 2026 8:00 pm
Availability of additional 400 MW helped to limit power curbs to a few places in Kerala on Tuesday, says KSEB

Electricity Minister K. Krishnankutty meets Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission amid alleged delay in allowing additional power procurement to meet summer demand

29 Apr 2026 7:54 pm
Gold and cash worth 2 lakh stolen from temple

Thieves break into Thaikkatt temple office, loot ornaments and 2 lakh after forcing entry into strong room

29 Apr 2026 7:40 pm
Action underway to clear scrap and seized vehicles from police stations across Thiruvananthapuram

The moves has been initiated following an intervention by the Trivandrum Chamber of Commerce and Industry

29 Apr 2026 7:30 pm
Two Mathamangalam natives held with MDMA in Taliparamba in Kannur

The accused were taken into custody from Azad Nagar, Kuttiyeri, in Kannur while travelling in a car

29 Apr 2026 4:52 pm
Kerala Film Critics Awards: Mystery thriller Eko wins Best Film

Dominic Arun bags best director award for Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra. Mohanlal adjudged best actor (male) for Thudarum and Hridayapoorvam. Kalyani Priyadarshan (Lokah) and Anaswara Rajan (Rekhachithram, Mr and Mrs Bachelor) share best actor (female) award

29 Apr 2026 4:13 pm
Smartphone seized from Kannur Central Jail

The device was reportedly recovered from the second block of the prison

29 Apr 2026 3:58 pm
Kerala pollution control board prepares draft oil spill response plan

A Bengaluru-based firm has submitted the draft plan that includes oil spill modelling, marine sensitivity index mapping and net environmental benefit analysis, according to a report submitted by KSPCB before NGT

29 Apr 2026 3:38 pm
Amid power crisis, Kerala govt directs KSEB to take control of Maniyar hydro project

Kerala governments decision comes more than a year after 30-year contract period with Carborundum Universal ended. The 12-MW captive power plant was at the centre of a political controversy earlier after State govt hesitated to allow KSEB to take over the project

29 Apr 2026 3:21 pm
29 Apr 2026 1:51 pm
Month-long Kochi Comedy Festival brings together national and regional artistes

The inaugural edition of the Kochi Comedy Festival kicked off on April 19 with Opening Night Show featuring artistes such as Kenny Sebastian, Abish Mathew, Gautham Govindan, Shamik Chakrabarti and Anand Rathnam along with a few artistes from Kerala

29 Apr 2026 1:46 pm
Kerala power cuts: No load shedding, overuse causing disruptions, says Minister Krishnankutty

Krishnankutty claims power trips due to overload are for a short duration of 5-10 minutes

29 Apr 2026 1:28 pm
Hike in milk price necessary, will be implemented: Milma

Quantum of increase to be decided after a meeting of Milma board, says K.S. Mani, chairman of Kerala Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation

29 Apr 2026 11:39 am