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Encroachment on government land on the rise in Idukkis Wagamon

Large real estate groups have reportedly purchased nearly 25 acres of land on the meadows, a main tourist attraction in Wagamon, to carry out constructions

26 Jul 2026 8:58 pm
NHAI begins relocating unscientifically located bus stops on Edappally-Aroor bypass

The NHAI has begun shifting bus stops located near U-turns and entrances to side roads. The initiative is aimed at easing traffic snarls and preventing accidents along the Edappally-Aroor bypass

26 Jul 2026 8:46 pm
31 arrested, 97 wanted persons detained in massive Thiruvananthapuram Rural Police crackdown

The operation, spearheaded by District Police Chief (Thiruvananthapuram Rural) Prasanthan Kani, resulted in multiple cases getting registered against those involved in the sale of prohibited tobacco products

26 Jul 2026 8:16 pm
Forest department begins profiling straying elephants to tackle rising human-wildlife conflict in north Kerala

Rapid Response Teams, field staff, and forest watchers are documenting elephants that repeatedly stray into human settlements through photographs, videos, and field reports, says Forest department official

26 Jul 2026 8:16 pm
Kerala Agricultural University launches entrepreneurship programme, releases startup grants

Minister for Agriculture T. Siddique launches training programme for aspiring agripreneurs; first instalment of grant assistance under PM RKVY-RAFTAAR scheme released to 10 eligible startups

26 Jul 2026 8:03 pm
Kerala Police issue warning against cyber fraud using fake KTDC hotel booking websites

Fraudsters are primarily targeting users who search on Google using keywords such as 'KTDC Stay,' 'KTDC Hotels,' 'KTDC Booking' and 'KTDC Resort.' The fake websites are designed to closely resemble the official KTDC website, making it difficult for the public to distinguish between genuine and fraudulent platforms

26 Jul 2026 7:36 pm
NSS objects to employment exchange route for temporary appointments in Kerala schools

Govt. circular requires managements of aided educational institutions to make appointments to temporary vacancies, including leave vacancies, only from the list provided by the exchange. NSS says the authority to make all appointments in an aided school is vested with the manager

26 Jul 2026 7:17 pm
Case against six media organisations in Kerala for circulating fake news on CPI(M) leader P.K. Sreemathis pension

Case registered based on the Kerala leaders complaint. The six accused named in the FIR are Janam TV, Karma News, Daily Hunt, Bharat Live, Janmabhumi daily, and Kannur evening daily Sudhinam

26 Jul 2026 6:39 pm
Kerala High Court judges inspect Thrissur mental health centre, reviews facilities

Officials say the inspection was part of the courts broader exercise of visiting government mental health institutions across the State in connection with cases dealing with their infrastructure and standards of care

26 Jul 2026 6:34 pm
Kerala Congress urges Centre to take steps for a new Mullaperiyar dam

Two-day State leadership camp of Kerala Congress held at Charalkunnu in Pathanamthitta on Friday (July 24, 2026) and Saturday (July 25, 2026)

26 Jul 2026 6:28 pm
67 amphibian and 76 reptile species found in Shendurney survey

Though separate surveys of amphibians and reptiles have been held earlier, this is the time that a combined amphibian-reptile survey was conducted across four days this month.

26 Jul 2026 6:14 pm
Modi must answer for deaths of 90 students linked to exam scandals, says Kerala Minister O.J. Janeesh

He says the country witnessed question paper leaks on five different occasions, and Dharmendra Pradhan should have accepted moral responsibility and resigned immediately after the first such incident

26 Jul 2026 5:54 pm
KSRTC staff will face action if free tickets are issued to men on Priyadarshini buses, says Kerala Transport Minister C.P. John

KSRTC to hire private buses during festival seasons to meet the increased travel demand, says Minister, who adds that the corporation had not purchased new buses over the past 10 years, leaving much of its fleet outdated

26 Jul 2026 5:34 pm
Two held for impersonating Congress leader Priyanka Gandhis aide in cyber fraud case

Elathur MLA Vidya Balakrishnan had received a phone call on July 6 from a person claiming to be the private secretary of the Wayanad MP, offering her a Cabinet Ministers post in exchange for 3 crore. Growing suspicious, the MLA contacted the MPs office, which confirmed it was a scam

26 Jul 2026 4:23 pm
Tap ESCO model for improving energy efficiency, Kerala's Energy Management Centre tells institutions, industries

What makes the ESCO model attractive is that entities can implement energy efficiency improvement projects without upfront capital investment. The Energy Service Company undertakes the investment and implementation of the selected energy efficiency measures, and the project cost is recovered from the verified energy cost savings that are generated

26 Jul 2026 3:53 pm
One killed, over 30 injured as bus overturns in Keralas Kuttippuram

According to local residents, the bus travelling from Thrissur to Kozhikode was speeding when the driver lost control

26 Jul 2026 3:37 pm
Ivory and tush missing from eight dead wild elephants of Malayattoor, Vazhachal forests of Kerala

However, the SIT ruled out any possibility of any deliberate or accidental human-caused mortality, namely poaching, poisoning, weapon injuries, or anthropogenic interference in the elephant deaths.

26 Jul 2026 2:50 pm
Government orders capture of Aralam Farm tusker KM1, to be fitted with radio collar and released into forest

According to the Forest department, KM1 regularly breaches various protective barriers installed along the forest boundary to enter in habitat areas

26 Jul 2026 1:23 pm
Drivers in Keralas Kochi demand well-maintained washrooms, common resting spaces at hotels, resorts

The issue is back in the spotlight following a protest by a few tourist taxi car drivers atCrownePlaza seeking adequate restroom facilities

26 Jul 2026 1:15 am
Kerala government dissolves board of Milmas Thiruvananthapuram union

Dairy Development department has reportedly cited certain ongoing investigations as a reason behind the move

25 Jul 2026 11:32 pm
Political forums, students celebrate victory of student protests in Delhi as Union Minister steps down

Victory marches, solidarity meets, and public gatherings were held at different parts of the city, with participants calling for accountability in the NEET question paper leak

25 Jul 2026 10:12 pm
Elephant attack: narrow escape for man and his daughter

Their injuries were minor and X-rays revealed no fractures

25 Jul 2026 9:03 pm
Fitness trainer, aide held for running courier-based drug network in Thrissur

Police seize hybrid cannabis, ganja and MDMA; narcotics allegedly shipped as textile parcels; fitness trainer has previous narcotics cases registered against him, aid is accused in a murder case

25 Jul 2026 9:01 pm
Dharmendra Pradhans resignation was inevitable, says Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan

Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan, MPs Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, K.C. Venugopal and CPI(M) general secretary hail the resignation of the Minister following students protests across India over the NEET question paper leak

25 Jul 2026 8:36 pm
Idukki cops suspended after lab report confirms they were drunk on duty

The suspended officers are Sub-Inspector Roy Sukumaran and Civil Police Officer (CPO) Jijo Antony, both attached to the Karimannur police station

25 Jul 2026 8:21 pm
A first in Kerala: Munnar tea company uses drones to move harvested leaves

Initiative aims to streamline field logistics, boost productivity, minimise manual handling, and ensure faster transfer of green leaves to the factory

25 Jul 2026 8:20 pm
Geologist killed in Sikkim tunnel accident cremated in Kottayam

The funeral was held on Saturday evening after members of the public paid their last respects

25 Jul 2026 8:00 pm
Kerala government reconstitutes Mahatma Gandhi University Syndicate

The delay in reconstituting the syndicate had triggered discontent among pro-UDF sections within the university, particularly as the absence of a functional Syndicate had stalled several key academic and administrative decisions

25 Jul 2026 8:00 pm
Guruvayur temple to introduce virtual queue for devotees twice a week from August 4

The temple will permit 300 devotees every hour through the virtual queue, enabling around 2,400 people to have darshan each day under the system.

25 Jul 2026 7:50 pm
Kerala Spacepark: Common Facility Centre, Research and Development Centre to be ready by January 2028

Through the initiative, the State government plans to unlock Keralas space economy potential by encouraging private satellite manufacturing and launching enterprises to set up shop

25 Jul 2026 7:50 pm
Political parties, Hindu groups divided over Kerala High Court ban on meetings at Thekkinkadu Maidan

Most political parties favour appeal against verdict while Hindu organisations back ruling prioritising temple rituals at Cochin Devaswom Board meeting. BJP says temple rituals should not be disrupted but a solution should be found to ensure a public place for people

25 Jul 2026 7:50 pm
TCCI urges immediate FCI market intervention to prevent rise in rice prices

The chamber has urged the FCI to release rice stocks under the open market sale scheme to stabilise prices and ensure sufficient supply.

25 Jul 2026 7:21 pm
Minister Shibu Baby John issues directives for complaint-free operations of IRE and KMML

The Minister instructed that both PSUs must resolve pressing local challenges, including land disputes and coastal erosion, while carrying out their operations.

25 Jul 2026 7:18 pm
UDF coordination committee in Kerala to meet on July 30

It will discuss appointments to corporations, boards, says UDF convener Adoor Prakash

25 Jul 2026 7:18 pm
Governance crisis deepens at Mahatma Gandhi University in Kerala as Syndicate remains non-functional

According to its members, it has been more than two months since the universitys highest executive body last met; files relating to hundreds of students have remained pending, while matters requiring Syndicate approval continue to pile up

25 Jul 2026 6:56 pm
Researchers look at biomarkers which can predict dengue severity

Researchers at the Institute of Advanced Virology in the capital are now engaged in a large prospective study of 2,000 dengue patients to study the critical biomarkers or its combinations that can predict dengue complications and severity.

25 Jul 2026 6:43 pm
Basic structure of Constitution stands in the way of what RSS wants, says N. Ram

Ram says RSS has long viewed the Constitution as incompatible with its majoritarian vision. He warned that ongoing attacks on constitutional principles threaten the integrity of the Republic.

25 Jul 2026 5:56 pm
Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala to look into case over Vedan meet backing student protests

The event, attended by activists and celebrities including rapper Hirandas Murali, has faced scrutiny after the Ernakulam Town South police charged one organiser and 99 participants with unlawful assembly and obstruction of public way.

25 Jul 2026 4:26 pm
Land acquisition for rail projects moves at snails pace in Kerala

So far, only 78 hectares (13%) have been acquired, leaving 540 hectares (87%) still to be obtained, which delays rail infrastructure development.

25 Jul 2026 3:59 pm
Pinarayi Vijayan rejects allegations linking him to Exalogic case

Pinarayi Vijayan rejects claims made by S.N. Sasidharan Kartha, the former MD of CMRL, that payments were made to T. Veena due to her relationship with the then CM.

25 Jul 2026 3:46 pm
Punyam Poonkavanam returns to Sabarimala after senior IPS officer P. Vijayan gets clean chit

The decision comes shortly after the State government appointed Mr. Vijayan as the Chief Police Coordinator for the upcoming Sabarimala pilgrimage season

25 Jul 2026 2:18 pm