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Three-day international conference on development and democracy to open in Thiruvananthapuram on February 15

Event aims to evolve a development perspective for Kerala for the period up to 2031

13 Feb 2026 4:59 pm
Kochi Brahmapurams biogas plant estimated to generate 6 metric tones of CBG, 128 tonnes of organic manure

Kochi Corporations compressed biogas plant at Brahmapuram is set to be inaugurated by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on February 27

13 Feb 2026 3:33 pm
Residents relieved as camera footage confirms dog, not leopard, killed farmers lamb at village in Keralas Kannur

Lamb was killed by a domestic or feral dog, according to visuals captured by camera traps. The incident had triggered panic in Poyyamala after it was initially assumed that a leopard was behind the attack

13 Feb 2026 2:23 pm
Kerala motivational speaker and former police officer Philip Mampad detained in POCSO case

Philip Mampad, known for conducting motivational classes for youngsters through offline and online platforms, was taken into custody following a complaint filed by a minor, say police

13 Feb 2026 12:07 pm
Elephant tusks worth 2 crore stolen from Pangode Military Station in Kerala

Police suspect link to a recent DJ party held at the unit

13 Feb 2026 11:47 am
SIT starts fresh sample collection in gold theft probe at Sabarimala

SIT, assisted by personnel from the Legal Metrology department, forensic laboratory, and skilled artisans, began removing gold-plated covering from artefacts in the sanctum sanctorumand its pillars on Thursday evening

13 Feb 2026 12:23 am
Kerala disillusioned with LDF, UDF, looking to BJP-NDA with great hope: Modi

The PM says the partys elected representatives are committed to working at the grassroots to address the peoples challenges in the State

12 Feb 2026 9:57 pm
Forest fire breaks out in Palode

Preliminary reports indicate that nearly 10 acres of forest land have been destroyed in the fire which is reported to have originated in the Chekkonam forest region

12 Feb 2026 9:45 pm
IMA seeks special consideration for small clinics

Doctors to stage protests at district medical offices across the State on February 13, 2026, and submit a memorandum

12 Feb 2026 9:27 pm
Railway Minister promises to consider more stops for trains between Chingavanam and Ernakulam

Assurance given during a meeting in which the Kottayam MP directly discussed various railway-related issues with the Railway Minister

12 Feb 2026 8:59 pm
General strike paralyses life in Kollam

Despite widespread shutdown, organisers provided essential breathing room for personal and spiritual events as vehicles used for religious ceremonies, festivals, and weddings were strictly exempted from the strike

12 Feb 2026 8:59 pm
Buds schools State-level arts festival begins on Friday

Over 600 students to participate in two-day event

12 Feb 2026 8:37 pm
General strike against Labour Codes nearly complete in Ernakulam

Public transport remained entirely off the roads. Shops, establishments and schools stayed closed, while attendance in offices was severely affected. With hotels and eateries also largely shut, those arriving in the city and nearby towns by train faced considerable hardship throughout the day

12 Feb 2026 8:36 pm
Nishagandhi Puraskaram for Manipuri dancer Darshana Jhaveri

The honour will be conferred on the dancer at the inaugural ceremony of the week-long Nishagandhi Dance Festival organised by Kerala Tourism on February 13

12 Feb 2026 8:30 pm
National strike near-total in Thrissur

Minor tension reported in a few areas where strike supporters allegedly compelled establishments to shut down. Devotees arriving at the Sreekrishna temple were left stranded due to the absence of bus services

12 Feb 2026 8:24 pm
Nod for logistics park, bunkering facility at Vizhinjam

Container Corporation of India Ltd. (CONCOR) will develop the MMLP on approximately 100 acres, while Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOC) plans to create an international-standard bunkering facility on 40 acres. The initiative aims to enhance cargo handling and strengthen the transshipment hubs capabilities.

12 Feb 2026 8:19 pm
DoT recovered 8.5 lakh stolen mobiles: Director-General

Ramesh Kumar Goyal says that the recovery of stolen mobile handsets has more than doubled, rising from two lakh in 2024 to 4.5 lakh in 2025

12 Feb 2026 8:16 pm
Vanished lives: Kerala sees a surge in missing person cases

Hundreds of people are going missing in the State annually, leaving their dear ones depressed and puzzled, and the investigators searching for leads. While some may return, others stay unseen, never to return. Mithosh Joseph talks to friends and family members of a few such persons and investigators to get into the core of the complex issue

12 Feb 2026 8:15 pm
Munnar witnesses extreme temperature fluctuations

The hill station is facing extreme cold at night and early mornings and intense heat during the day

12 Feb 2026 8:14 pm
UDF promises revamp of health financing and insurance in the State

A health commission, headed by S.S. Lal and comprising members who held extensive consultations with public health experts across the State, has recommended the establishment of a comprehensive Universal Health Protection Scheme

12 Feb 2026 8:05 pm
COAI advisor seeks clean-up of Aadhaar database

Vikram Tiwathia was speaking at a panel discussion on Combating cyber financial fraud: challenges and solutions, organised by the Department of Telecommunications

12 Feb 2026 7:58 pm
Report on baseline survey recommends multi-channel, multi-stakeholder approach to strengthen voter participation

The survey was conducted with the objectives decided by the Election Commission of India. It was carried out by the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (Kerala) with the support of the Centre for Management Development

12 Feb 2026 7:56 pm
Strike brings life to a standstill in Kozhikode

A minor quarrel broke out at a government school at Puthiyappa as teachers tried to conduct special classes

12 Feb 2026 7:52 pm
Foundation stone laid for WTC in Technopark

The WTC which is being envisaged as a global business hub to attract more international investments, will have 20 floors in addition to the ground floor and four basements

12 Feb 2026 7:39 pm
WWF-India to organise Campus Bird Count from February 13

A bird register and a compiled document of Thiruvananthapuram district are among the outcomes of the exercise, a sub-event of the Great Backyard Bird Count

12 Feb 2026 7:18 pm
Erattupetta in Kottayam to get new drinking water project

The 20.5-crore project, being implemented in partnership with the Central and State governments, will be executed by the Kerala Water Authority

12 Feb 2026 7:13 pm
Strike disrupts normal life in Idukki

Tea plantation sector witnessed an almost complete shutdown. Strike supporters shut down several private banks and financial institutions in Kattappana.

12 Feb 2026 6:59 pm
Finale brings the curtain down on GOTECs activities for this year

GOTEC is aimed at enhancing the English language skills of students in rural areas, developing their leadership skills, and career development

12 Feb 2026 6:40 pm
General strike near total in Kottayam, Pathanamthitta

Strike was largely peaceful, but normal life was severely affected with all commercial establishments, including shops and restaurants, remaining closed

12 Feb 2026 6:27 pm
Rising temperature triggers heat warning in Kerala

KSDMA has advised the public to take precautions against heat-related illnesses. At present, the variation in maximum daytime temperatures across several parts of the State is limited to around 2C.

12 Feb 2026 6:22 pm
KITE rolls out AI-integrated entrance training programme for higher secondary and VHSE students

Extensive mock tests are also available on the portal www.entrance.kite.kerala.gov.in for self-practice

12 Feb 2026 6:11 pm
The lure of the Persian Gulf is far from over, says Ravi Pillai

The world will not functionwithout energy, and for energy, the Persian Gulf will have to continue tofunction, he tells The Hindu. Keralites tend toland skilled and high-tech jobs in the Persian Gulf and Europe while unskilled workers are drawn from IndianStates such as Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Odisha as well as fromcountries such as the Philippines, Nepal and Bangladesh, he says

12 Feb 2026 6:10 pm
Land allotment delays stall CUK Capital Centre in Thiruvananthapuram

Bureaucratic delays continue to impede the project, notwithstanding the repeated assurances from the government; at present, the centre functions from a rented facility in the city and offers a B.A. Honours programme in International Relations

12 Feb 2026 6:09 pm
Valentines Day | Love in the era of -ships?

As Valentines Day 2026 approaches, relationships are evolving, particularly among the younger generation, reflecting a response to the pressures of long-term commitment. As discussions about the sustainability of these relationships intensify, the question arises: Is committed love becoming outdated in todays emotional landscape?

12 Feb 2026 5:53 pm
LDF, UDF differ over effectiveness of general strikes as a modern political tool

Govindan accuses Congress of reining in INTUC from taking part in strike; Satheesan says general strikes turned into crippling bandhs in Kerala, while they had no impact on other States; Tharoor says right to protest should not degenerate into right to disrupt; Elamaram Kareem highlights the contemporary relevance of strike

12 Feb 2026 5:24 pm
Nationwide strike bring Thiruvananthapuram to a standstill

Public transport services, shops, government offices severely impacted; private vehicles too keep off roads; strike supporters allegedly force a few establishments to shut down; govt. offices report low attendance

12 Feb 2026 5:23 pm