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Malappuram steps up Nipah, Shigella surveillance

All four contacts are in the low-risk category and urged the public not to spread rumours through social media, say officials

14 Jun 2026 9:44 pm
Forest department set to launch 100-day action plan to reduce human-wildlife conflict

The programme, comprising 17 initiatives, will prioritise reducing wildlife conflict, streamlining compensation distribution, strengthening wildlife monitoring through modern technology and digitising public services

14 Jun 2026 8:48 pm
Kerala HC dismisses plea for probe into irregularities in Byjus insolvency

Voizzit, in a legal battle with Byjus over ownership of their assets, had appealed against a Single Benchs refusal to direct CBI, ED and NIA to investigate the malpractices by the insolvency professionals.

14 Jun 2026 8:47 pm
Free travel for women and transgender persons on KSRTC ordinary services from June 15, 2026

Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan will flag off the Priyadarshini free bus travel scheme at the capital

14 Jun 2026 8:44 pm
14 Jun 2026 8:30 pm
Pinarayi counters CMs claim on MG University VC appointment

Points out that the previous VCs term ended only after the UDF government took charge

14 Jun 2026 8:17 pm
K. Muraleedharan refutes Opposition allegations on Nipah situation

He says there is no need for him to be present in Kozhikode as he could coordinate with senior Health officials sitting in Thiruvananthapuram as well

14 Jun 2026 8:10 pm
Kerala Assembly plans two-day orientation programme for MLAs this week

Over Wednesday and Thursday, a number of sessions will be held on the question hour, adjournment motion, resolutions and motions conducted under relevant rules, and parliamentary etiquette

14 Jun 2026 8:01 pm
Legal opinion sought on transfer of primary head teachers

KAT order creates uncertainty over head teacher postings

14 Jun 2026 7:23 pm
Kerala urged to invest in flu vaccination for the elderly

This year as of June 13, the State has reported 1,700 cases of influenza and 19 deaths. Almost all of the deaths have occurred in the elderly. The elderly, especially those above 70 years, are disproportionately vulnerable to the flu virus and the complications

14 Jun 2026 7:14 pm
No fresh Nipah cases in Kerala; more contacts turn negative for virus

Infected person administered first dose of antiviral drug remdesivir; ICMR team visits urban health centre at Ramanattukara in Kozhikode

14 Jun 2026 6:59 pm
CPI(M) weighs action against Padmakumar amid fallout within the party

However, differences persist over the nature and severity of the action to be taken

14 Jun 2026 6:47 pm
Census 2027: Thiruvananthapuram district to have 5,527 enumerators for Houselisting and Housing Census

First phase of Census will kick off with a self-enumeration phase on June 16; field visits by enumerators will be carried out from July 1 to July 30

14 Jun 2026 5:25 pm
Vice-Chancellors participation at RSS event draws sharp criticism in Kerala

KUHS V-C Mohanan Kunnummal, MG University V-C in-charge Mavoothu D. and Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University V-C in-charge C.R. Prasad were present at the event held in Thiruvananthapuram on June 13

14 Jun 2026 4:55 pm
UDF endorses demand for bifurcation of Keralas Malappuram district

District-level meeting of the alliance discusses proposal, decides to seek appointment of a special officer to examine its feasibility

14 Jun 2026 4:12 pm
KSRTC free travel for women: Everything about Priyadarshini scheme

This program, part of the UDF governments Indira Guarantees, covers seven categories of KSRTC ordinary buses, allowing women passengers to obtain zero fare tickets without the need for identification.

14 Jun 2026 4:08 pm
Lack of coordination in handling Nipah outbreak, alleges Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan

The Health Minister and the Health department, who are supposed to take a leadership role in this, has not been coordinating well with the district administration, says LoP Pinarayi Vijayan

14 Jun 2026 2:50 pm
Police hunt for gangs recruiting students into drug trade

As part of the initiative, SPGs functioning in more than 250 schools across the district will be mobilised to assist law enforcement agencies in gathering information, strengthening surveillance and identifying vulnerable students who may be drawn into drug distribution networks

14 Jun 2026 2:24 pm
CPI(M) targeting Rahul Gandhi to hide its own failures, says Venugopal

Venugopal said that the CPI(M) leaderships reactions reveal their political inferiority complex, which has reduced them to the Opposition even in Kerala

14 Jun 2026 10:52 am
Pariyathukavu land dispute resolved; Dalit families to get land within disputed property

Govt. to build houses in the allotted plots using funds raised through sponsorship; until the houses are built, the families will be allowed to stay in their present houses

14 Jun 2026 12:02 am
Shigella | Virulent bacterium

Kerala has seen a new outbreak of shigellosis, caused by this gram-negative, contagious bacterium, which infects millions globally every year

13 Jun 2026 10:45 pm
Police step up probe into alleged human trafficking case

The police suspect a larger human trafficking network after rescuing victims allegedly duped with promises of migration to Canada

13 Jun 2026 10:11 pm
Kochi cyber police to submit report on complaint against YouTuber

Cyber police are preparing the report following the State Police Chiefs order for a probe into a series of allegations against the YouTuber and his former associates, all of whom are popular on streaming platforms

13 Jun 2026 9:20 pm
Sreedharans high-speed rail will not solve Keralas travel problems, says forum

The technocrat has proposed a gauge and speed similar to the K-Rail project and this will not address the requirements of the people, the K-Rail SilverLine Virudha Janakeeya Samithi has said

13 Jun 2026 8:49 pm
You can hug Modi, but not Pinarayi? CPI(M) general secretary M.A. Baby asks Rahul Gandhi

CPI(M) leader accuses Congress leader of aiding Central agencies; calls for political decorum within INDIA bloc

13 Jun 2026 8:46 pm
Shigella cases detected in Wadakkanchery municipality

Two children infected; Health Department intensifies surveillance and preventive measures

13 Jun 2026 8:38 pm
Economic justice central to resisting neo-fascism: Patnaik

Left leaders emphasise welfare, equality and cultural intervention at EMS memorial event

13 Jun 2026 8:34 pm
Mix-up in reporting Cholera cases exposes communication lapse in Keralas Health dept.

Health Minister K. Muraleedharan confirms two cholera cases in Palakkad, even as tests rule out the infection in two suspected patients in the district

13 Jun 2026 8:28 pm
Penshurst Estate unveils high-tech worker housing in Peerumade

The new layams were constructed at the Penshurst Estate under Malankara Plantations in Bon Ami, on the Elappara-Vagamon route in Idukki

13 Jun 2026 8:24 pm
P&T apartment residents to hit protest path again

Residents, organised under the P&T Apartment Owners Association, are preparing to launch yet another protest at the GCDA headquarters in Kadavanthra on June 15, demanding an immediate solution to their woes

13 Jun 2026 8:06 pm
Sabarimala gold theft case: SIT issues notice to former TDB president P.S. Prashanth

The SIT will reach the temple on June 14 to collect more samples

13 Jun 2026 7:49 pm
Operation Toofan: rural police seize 60 kg of suspected ganja in two weeks

Around 60 cases were registered, and 73 people were arrested under the NDPS Act after the drive started on June 1, 2026

13 Jun 2026 7:34 pm
Plus One admissions in Kerala to begin on Monday

First allotment will be published to enable student admissions from 10 a.m. The admissions will continue till 5 p.m. on June 17. Details will be available on https://www.hscap.kerala.gov.in

13 Jun 2026 6:21 pm
Transfer of Kerala's Director of Health Services kicks up a row

The government order transferring her had a statement that Dr. Reena had availed 15 days leave during the epidemic period, setting off the speculation that she was booted out for seeking leave at a time when the public health system was under considerable strain

13 Jun 2026 5:59 pm
Library Science graduates face unemployment as schools rely on teachers

Despite norms mandating dedicated library staff, successive governments have delayed permanent recruitment for over two decades

13 Jun 2026 5:34 pm