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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
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
Acting on a tip-off from Kerala Anti-Terrorist Squad, Kazhakoottam police raided a rented house in Karyavattom in State capital on Wednesday night
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
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
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
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
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
Water Resources Minister Roshy Augustine said steps will be taken to draw water from Neyyar to Aruvikkara for uninterrupted supply
Among the affected panchayats and municipalities, 64% face water shortages occasionally, while 18% experience frequent shortages, and the rest encounter them rarely
The Minister said urgent measures should be taken to address the water shortage in Nayarambalam, Kadamakkudy and Thrikkakara in Ernakulam district
The police arrested Saji after recovering the decomposed remains of his mother, Marykkutty, and brother, Reji, from the premises of their home
The book, Naam Namme Kollayadikkumbol, was released by former DGP A. Hemachandran
The Board of Directors, which met in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday, considered a proposal to increase the price by 4 a litre
Justice C. N. Ramachandran Nair visits site and hospital, records witness accounts; report expected in six months
Price of lemons has increased between 280 and 300 per kg
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
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
Erring drivers were directed to attend a mandatory road safety class at the Institute of Driver Training and Research, Edappal
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
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.
Complainant argues that matter should not be treated as a routine traffic offence, but investigated as a serious misuse of official symbols and authority
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
Electricity Minister K. Krishnankutty meets Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission amid alleged delay in allowing additional power procurement to meet summer demand
Thieves break into Thaikkatt temple office, loot ornaments and 2 lakh after forcing entry into strong room
The moves has been initiated following an intervention by the Trivandrum Chamber of Commerce and Industry
The accused were taken into custody from Azad Nagar, Kuttiyeri, in Kannur while travelling in a car
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
The device was reportedly recovered from the second block of the prison
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
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
Carcass of wild boar also found near the power fence
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
Krishnankutty claims power trips due to overload are for a short duration of 5-10 minutes
Quantum of increase to be decided after a meeting of Milma board, says K.S. Mani, chairman of Kerala Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation

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