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Kerala dental students death: College to dismiss faculty member as protests intensify

Managements decision to initiate dismissal proceedings comes after discussions with student union representatives. Students had earlier warned of class boycott until action was taken against the faculty member

16 Apr 2026 4:36 pm
Ahead of Assembly election results, Congress leadership debate in Kerala heats up

In a contentious FB post, K. Sudhakaran backs K.C. Venugopal. While Ramesh Chennithala says party high command will take final call, KPCC president Sunny Joseph points out senior leaders should not jump the gun on the matter. Left supporters seek to characterise feuding in Congress as a move aimed at testing factional loyalties and flushing out potential rivals

16 Apr 2026 3:49 pm
Ramesh Chennithala says decision on Kerala CM up to high command, urges end to talks after Sudhakarans praise for K.C. Venugopal

Senior Congress leader says speculations over who will become the Chief Minister if UDF comes to power will impact the morale of party workers

16 Apr 2026 2:01 pm
The price of success: On Keralas demographic transition

Keralas rising maternal mortality ratio is not yet a cause for concern

16 Apr 2026 12:24 pm
Delimitation provisions in Women's Reservation Bill an attack on democracy: Kerala Opposition

Opposition leaders in Kerala, including Congress general secretary K.C. Venugopal, UDF MP N.K. Premachandran and CPI leader Annie Raja, say they aree in favour of reservation for women in the current strength of Parliament, but will not accept delimitation provisions being brought under its garb

16 Apr 2026 12:02 pm
CBSE Class 10 results: Thiruvananthapuram region tops again

Shares top spot with Vijayawada. The Thiruvananthapuram region, comprising Kerala and Lakshadweep, registered a pass percentage of 99.79; girls continue to do better than boys

16 Apr 2026 10:11 am
Anti-democratic move: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan calls for withdrawal of Delimitation Bill

Pinarayi says there is serious suspicion that the Bill is a move to subvert federal system

16 Apr 2026 9:55 am
Devious menace: On predatory loan apps

Loan apps function in a regulatory dark area and promise easy credit

16 Apr 2026 1:16 am
BJPs failed Christian outreach attempt in Kerala

Union governments push for amendments to FCRA Act deals the latest blow in Kerala

16 Apr 2026 12:57 am
Kerala Congress (M) chairperson Jose K. Mani suggests multi-factor matrix for a fair delimitation formula

Centre should consider a matrix that distributes weightage between the current population, population growth indicators such as the Total Fertility Rate, and the existing share of Parliamentary seats to arrive at a delimitation formula, he says.

15 Apr 2026 9:17 pm
Courts can't sit in judgement in matters of religious belief of denomination: TDB tells Supreme Court

A nine-judge Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant was told by the TDB that the beliefs and practices of the community have to be judged by the subjective belief of the community and the court is bound to accept their belief

15 Apr 2026 4:57 pm
Athimanoharam: Mohanlal-Tharun Moorthy film gets title; first look out

Mohanlal and Tharun Moorthy are coming together after their blockbuster project, Thudarum

15 Apr 2026 12:09 pm
Kerala yet to enforce system to monitor self-financing colleges

The self-financing college teachers and students are also not part of the statutes of the respective universities, claims functionaries of Self-Financing College Teachers and Staff Association

15 Apr 2026 11:44 am
FIFA wishes Malayalees on Vishu, posts AI-generated picture of Messi alongside traditional Vishu Kani

The FIFA World Cup page also brightened the propitious day forKeralites by conveying the international sports bodys Vishu Greetings in Malayalam, Vishu Ashamsakal.

15 Apr 2026 11:44 am
Kerala polls: Cong leader criticises social media chatter on CM post, says high command will decide

Lok Sabha MP Benny Behanan describes ongoing debates on social media as painful and unnecessary, and urges party workers and supporters to wait for the election results and the leaderships decision

14 Apr 2026 9:37 pm
Vishu fails to bring cheer to hotel and catering industry

Less than half the hotels have arranged to provide Vishu sadya, says KHRA president; the stifling heat is also not helping matters with footfall dropping

14 Apr 2026 9:29 pm
West Asia crisis-fuelled seller inflation fails to douse Vishu festival shopping spirit

People flock to the Chalai market in Thiruvananthapuram on the eve of the festival even as sellers say the business is not as good as it was last year

14 Apr 2026 8:49 pm
Exporters ordeal over watermelon shipment to UAE highlights depth of West Asian crisis in export sector

After shipping timeline was disrupted due to West Asian crisis, an exporter incurred unexpected costs totalling nearly 23 lakh, only to find his cargo spoiled upon arrival.

14 Apr 2026 8:41 pm
Kudumbashree harvests success, captures Vishu market in Thrissur

Collective farming effort delivers bumper yields of safe, fresh produce amid harsh summer

14 Apr 2026 8:37 pm
Memo issued to ration distributor following rice shortage in Edamalakudy

Shortage of over 64,000 kg of rice reported in the tribal panchayat. Agency denies charges, says consignment was not distributed

14 Apr 2026 8:24 pm
Accused gets 28 years RI for sexually assaulting minor

Fast-track court imposes fine, orders compensation for survivor under IPC and Pocso provisions

14 Apr 2026 8:09 pm
SGOU launches course on Sree Narayana Guru

The one-year diploma course titled Sree Narayana Guru Jeevithavum Darshanavum (Sree Narayana Guru: Life and Vision) explores the Renaissance leaders legacy

14 Apr 2026 7:59 pm
Kerala HC steps in to end reported instances of forum shopping

The judiciary decides not to publicise the names of vacation judges of the High Court, who will be holding the vacation sitting during the current summer vacation

14 Apr 2026 7:50 pm
Paruthippulli temple leads in eco shift, bans plastic in fireworks

As part of its festival celebrations on Wednesday, the temple will ensure that its fireworks are conducted without any non-biodegradable materials, including plastic, marking a notable shift towards greener festival practices

14 Apr 2026 7:33 pm
UDF wave set to sweep Kerala, says Ramesh Chennithala

He credits Rahul Gandhi for continuous involvement, strategic direction, and close monitoring of campaign activities for UDF momentum.

14 Apr 2026 7:32 pm
Palakkad sizzles as scorching summer shrinks reservoirs, triggers fish deaths in farms

The relentless heat is not only disrupting daily life but has also led to a noticeable drop in tourist arrivals in the region

14 Apr 2026 7:04 pm
Attappady child death reignites health concerns; officials deny malnutrition link

According to the DMO, the child was being treated for congenital heart disease and pneumonia.

14 Apr 2026 6:21 pm
Summer heat pushes up electricity demand in Kerala

Peak demand touches record high of 5,933 MW on April 12

14 Apr 2026 5:55 pm
Acute drinking water shortage hits Kozhikodes hilly regions

The situation is particularly severe in areas such as Thiruvambady and Koodaranji, where many natural water sources have dried up

14 Apr 2026 5:03 pm
CM condemns Nithin Rajs death as public sentiment galvanises against management of Anjarakandy dental college

CM Pinarayi Vijayan said the Central government has turned a deaf ear to the demand to enact theRohith Vemula (Prevention of Discrimination, Exclusion or Injustice) (Right to Education and Dignity) Bill

14 Apr 2026 4:19 pm
Congress confident of winning all 13 seats in Kozhikode

Citing strong UDF support and historical victory margins, the Congress expresses confidence in winning all 13 Kozhikode seats

14 Apr 2026 3:39 pm
Kerala electorate has voted for change of government, says Shafi Parambil

The Vadakara MP says that the ruling CPI(M) will not be able to compartmentalise this popular verdict as the consolidation of votes by members of a particular caste, religion, or community

14 Apr 2026 3:31 pm
Dispute between dermatologists, dentists takes a legal turn in Kerala

The disagreement is over who is authorised to perform hair transplantation and aesthetic and cosmetic surgeries

14 Apr 2026 10:20 am
Grassroots-level SIR drives impacted voter turnout in Kerala, say community forums

Volunteers had guided voters through documentation procedures amid widespread concern over disenfranchisement

14 Apr 2026 2:12 am
Death of BDS student: ABVP submits plaint to Union Minister

Seeks probe Into Nithin Rajs death in Kannur

13 Apr 2026 10:05 pm
KSDMA warns public against fake heat alerts circulating on WhatsApp

Messages are being shared on WhatsApp as official warnings, claiming that temperatures in the State would rise between 45 and 55 from April 29 to May 12

13 Apr 2026 9:18 pm