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Youth of the country on the verge of building a new India, says Prakash Raj in Keralams Thiruvananthapuram

Actor-activist addresses the event Jantar Mantar@ Manaveeyam Veedhi, urges the youth to keep their fight going with a smile

16 Oct 2026 11:34 pm
QR code fraud: police register case against six toll plaza employees in Kozhikode

According to the police, the employees allegedly targeted vehicles without FASTag and displayed QR codes linked to private accounts to collect toll payments instead of routing them through the authorised system

16 Oct 2026 10:19 pm
Political intentions behind ED case against Pinarayi Vijayan: M.V. Govindan

CPI(M) leader alleges that the UDF government, led by Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan, is aligning with the ED, which is handling the case with clear political motives

16 Oct 2026 10:01 pm
Contractors should be held responsible for decrepit P&T apartments: Kerala High Court

Justice Devan Ramachandran asks why taxpayers money should be spent on rectification of the apartments; District Collector says IIT Madras study found building not unsafe but in need of immediate rectification; amicus curiae flags leakage, septic tank overflow, corrosion and inadequate clearance from a 110 kV power line

16 Oct 2026 9:54 pm
N. Sakthan Deputy Leader of Congress in Keralam Assembly, Mathew Kuzhalnadan party Chief Whip

M. Vincent was elected secretary, and T.J. Vinod was elected treasurer

16 Oct 2026 9:30 pm
Differences crop up in Congress over Keralam governments 'soft approach' in CMRL-Exalogic pay-off case

At the Congress parliamentary party meeting, Mathew Kuzhalnadan raises the State governments wait-and-watch approach through a preliminary inquiry. He says the observations of the HC have proved that the State govt.s stance was wrong. Senior leaders say a hasty FIRwould have enabled the LDF to level allegations of a deal with the BJP

16 Oct 2026 9:17 pm
AGRICON 2026 highlights new opportunities in agricultural entrepreneurship and technology

Held under the theme Where Agriculture Meets Enterprise, Innovation and Technology, it focused on transforming agriculture into a more profitable, technology-driven and sustainable enterprise through innovation, value addition, mechanisation and investment.

16 Oct 2026 9:12 pm
Lawyers boycott courts in Thiruvananthapuram in protest against alleged police assault on senior advocate

A protest rally was organised under the leadership of the Thiruvananthapuram Bar Association at the Vanchiyoor Court complex

16 Oct 2026 8:57 pm
CPI(M) extended Kannur district committee meeting on Oct. 25, 26

A mega rally to be attended by over one lakh people would be held at the Kannur collectorate ground on the evening of October 26

16 Oct 2026 8:41 pm
CPI(M) hartal disrupts normal life in Idukki

The hartal was called over several land-related issues, including the Ecologically Sensitive Areas (ESA) demarcation, the governments move to reclassify Cardamom Hill Reserve (CHR) lands as forest areas, and proposed wild elephant corridors in the district

16 Oct 2026 8:40 pm
Pinarayi Vijayan terms Sudha Pillai committee report on KIIFB a mere political document

Development projects valued at 40,000 crore have completed through KIIFB, says the Leader of the Opposition of Keralam. He says the State will resist any attempt to scuttle KIIFB

16 Oct 2026 8:32 pm
Keralamexamining implications of granting deemed-to-beuniversity status for aided colleges

Minister Roji M. John says a proposal to establish a campus of the United Nations University in the State is under the governments consideration.

16 Oct 2026 8:31 pm
Blood donation camp held at Govt. Cyberpark

Of the 96 people who registered, 75 donated blood at the camp held at the Cyberpark campus.

16 Oct 2026 8:07 pm
DUK retains 4-star Institutions Innovation Council rating

The university secured the 4-star rating for the second consecutive year.

16 Oct 2026 8:03 pm
Missing 15-year-old school student found dead in Kasaragod lodge

The deceased was a student of a school at Vemballur in Thrissur district. The Kasaragod Town police registered a case of unnatural death and launched an investigation.

16 Oct 2026 8:00 pm
Youth arrested on charge of 18-year-old girls murder in Keralams Idukki district

The police recovered the charred remains of the girl from near the Pambla dam in Idukki

16 Oct 2026 7:56 pm
Devaswom employees front flags serious lapses in Sabarimala season preps

The union points out that delays raise suspicions of a planned attempt by vested interests to tarnish governments image. They notes that decisions causing massive financial impacts such as shutting down current revenue sources while dramatically increasing unnecessary expenses are currently being executed by the board

16 Oct 2026 7:38 pm
Keralam to extend full support to renovation of Parvathy Puthanar

The project has the potential to integrate the waterway with other main lakes and rivers in the State as part of the Mission Samudra project, Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan .

16 Oct 2026 7:29 pm
Kozhikode Corporation re-adopts Central Market demolition resolution

Kozhikode Corporation Council had approved the resolution at its meeting on July 15, 2025, but failed to communicate the decision to the State government, whose approval is necessary as the building is not considered dilapidated

16 Oct 2026 7:00 pm
Local bodies not obliged to fund KSRTC depots: Transport Minister

C.P. John allays concerns raised by the Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan, says Corporations and municipalities with robust revenue bases than grama panchayats can contribute voluntarily to improve local KSRTC depots if they considered it necessary.

16 Oct 2026 4:25 pm
Projects exclusively for SC/ST development formed just 0.18% of KIIFBs total outlay: expert committee

A mere 0.18% of KIIFBs approved outlay and 0.21% of the amount released were allocated to projects exclusively for SC/ST development, says panel.

16 Oct 2026 4:11 pm
Kerala HC directs State to consider representation to include Rugby as State-level Sports and Games event

The court says Rugby should be included in State-level sports events as it is part of the National School Games

16 Oct 2026 3:56 pm
Government begins process to appoint permanent V-Cs: Higher Education Minister

He says several universities lack permanent V-Cs and that the State is seeking a lasting solution while condemning any attempts at communalisation or ideological polarization in university governance.

16 Oct 2026 3:55 pm
CMRL money-laundering case: ED summons ex-Keralam CM Pinarayi Vijayan for questioning on October 23

Summons issued under Prevention of Money Laundering Act under which ED has booked a case taking cognisance of a recent State police FIR in the matter

16 Oct 2026 2:21 pm
KSRTC ready to run private buses on wet lease basis, Transport Minister C.P. John tells Keralam Assembly

Responding to a calling attention motion on crisis facing private bus sector, Minister says KSRTC and private bus operators can function in a complementary manner to improve public transport rather than be seen as forces working at cross purposes

16 Oct 2026 2:02 pm
Keralam Assembly: Govt will recover 75.5-lakh loss from Sabarimala ghee irregularities, says Minister Bindhu Krishna

In a reply during Question Hour, Dairy Development and Animal Husbandry Minister says all files related to purported scam havebeen handed over to Vigilance

16 Oct 2026 1:40 pm
The fuel frenzy: rising kerosene prices in Keralam

Shrinking Central allocation and rising prices have left Keralams traditional fishers and ration-card holders struggling to secure adequate supplies of kerosene. Sarath Babu George examines the challenges of sustaining livelihoods and the hurdles in transitioning to cleaner fuels

16 Oct 2026 6:46 am
Kerala Folklore Academy announces plans to promote traditional art forms

Academy to hold consultations with experts on the possibility of establishing a folklore university in the State

16 Oct 2026 2:11 am
Man held on charge of cheating women through matrimonial sites

He was arrested following a complaint by a schoolteacher from Kodiyathur, who alleged that he cheated her of 4.85 lakh

16 Oct 2026 2:05 am
Kerala State Drugs Control dept. seeks curbs on inter-State drug procurement to ensure traceability

The department has sought the restriction for a period of six months, during which the firms would be required to procure medicines through authorised medical depots within Keralam

16 Oct 2026 2:03 am
Health experts warn of spike in infectious diseases as northeast monsoon arrives in Keralam

Rise in vector and water-borne diseases due to intermittent rain remains a major health concern; local bodies told to strengthen implementation of Arogyabheri, a year-long epidemic prevention action plan that focusses on disease prevention

16 Oct 2026 2:00 am
Keralams move to reconstitute Waqf Board challenged in High Court

Affidavit filed by Board members says that the vacancy of two members is not sufficient reason to invalidate the Board

16 Oct 2026 1:58 am
Wild tusker Chakkakompan uses cleared elephant passage to move to national park in Keralams Idukki

Forest department recently dismantled illegal fences that had obstructed traditional elephant passages, acting on a directive issued by the Idukki District Collector; the tusker had remained confined to an area for the past 18 months because of the obstruction

16 Oct 2026 1:24 am
Efforts on to revive Sabari rail project using States 50% share, says CM

Railways asked to provide its share in addition to the States contribution; project cost estimated at 3,800 crore in 2023

16 Oct 2026 1:16 am
Kerala Congress faces fresh fault lines as senior leaders voice dissent

At the centre of the discontent are allegations that Assembly seats were allocated on financial considerations, senior leaders were denied their due, and key decisions were taken without adequately consulting sections of the party

16 Oct 2026 1:10 am
Vice-Presidents visit: tight security arrangements in place in Kozhikode

Traffic restrictions will be in place in Kozhikode city from 4 p.m. on Friday. The restrictions will cover the route from Ramanattukara-Airport Road junction through Thondayad, Arayidathupalam, Mavoor Road, Mananchira, Palayam, and Pushpa Junction to Chalappuram

16 Oct 2026 12:52 am
HC asks if AI cameras installed on roads across State can track overspeeding vehicles

Court seeks details of vehicles travelling at speeds exceeding 150 kmph and follow-up action taken; government asked to specify time needed to introduce a centralised monitoring system

16 Oct 2026 12:41 am
Govt. sanctions 17 crore for Chaliyam fish landing centre development

Construction will begin after the land required for the project is transferred from the Forest department and the necessary clearances are obtained

16 Oct 2026 12:14 am
Man gets 47 years rigorous imprisonment in POCSO case in Malappuram

Court directs District Legal Services Authority to provide additional compensation under the victim compensation scheme

15 Oct 2026 11:44 pm
CM cites hurdles in Kannur airport runway expansion plan

Land acquisition notification issued in 2017, but process yet to begin; affected residents reject rehabilitation package, demand original package or 15 lakh; proposed acquisition of 99.3235 hectares in Keezhallur under review over sites unsuitability for runway expansion

15 Oct 2026 11:38 pm
New research station to be set up in Idukki to ensure productivity in plantation sector

State government has given approval to establish the facility at Government Engineering College, Idukki. The centre aims to leverage innovative technology to revive a sector grappling with multiple crises

15 Oct 2026 11:14 pm
Nedumbassery crash: key accused taken to accident spot for evidence collection

Suhail Sajeev was brought to the site around 10 a.m., and the process was completed within 30 minutes

15 Oct 2026 10:18 pm
KIIFB has plunged Keralam into severe financial crisis, says Keralam Chief Minister VD. Satheesan

After tabling the report of the expert committee headed by former Planning Commission Member-Secretary Sudha Pillai in the Assembly, he says government will examine the report and consider ordering an investigation, adding that the transactions of the KIIFB, which the previous LDF government used as a special purpose vehicle to finance major infrastructure projects, had resulted in huge losses for the government

15 Oct 2026 9:41 pm