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Kerala local body polls: BJP booth agents boycott election proceedings in Karassery

The protesters alleged that there was abnormality in facilitating more than 10 open-votes in just one hour after the polling commenced at Karamoola in Karassery panchayat

11 Dec 2025 10:31 am
LDF poised to end UDF dominance in Ernakulam, says CPI

LDF will benefit from having the upper hand from the very outset in seat-sharing, finalising candidates, and later in campaigning as a united force, says CPI district secretary

11 Dec 2025 12:38 am
Compact hydroponic tray system developed

Each tray can support up to nine plants and features a fully self-contained nutrient reservoir that allows continuous nutrient circulation without external tanks or complex plumbing

11 Dec 2025 12:37 am
11 Dec 2025 12:08 am
Inadequate geotechnical investigation led to NH collapse in Kollam, say experts

They point out that the site is inherently high-risk, featuring compressible soil and multiple water pathways between surrounding polders, making it highly susceptible to collapse from water saturation

10 Dec 2025 9:23 pm
Do not delay anti-ragging law, Kerala High Court tells State government

Court grants a weeks time to finalise matter and posts case for next hearing on December 17

10 Dec 2025 8:41 pm
Complaint against EVM

110 votes more than the actual number of votes polled, allege NDAcandidates

10 Dec 2025 8:31 pm
Satheesan challenges Pinarayi Vijayan to open debate; issues detailed rebuttal to CMs posers

He responds to questions raised by the Chief Minister a day ago in an extensive statement; accuses govt. of attempting to divert attention from serious governance failures

10 Dec 2025 8:23 pm
36 lakh voters to elect their representatives to local bodies in Malappuram on Dec. 11

As many as 3,777 of the 4,343 polling stations are in panchayats and 566 in municipalities

10 Dec 2025 8:16 pm
Three powerhouses in Idukki to be shut down for repairs

Repairs complete on three generators at the Moolamattom power plant of the Idukki hydel power project. The Lower Periyar, Panniyar and Pallivasal powerhouses will be shut down for repair works

10 Dec 2025 8:12 pm
No consensus on KTU, DUK V-Cs, conciliatory meeting yields no breakthrough

Law Minister P. Rajeeve and Higher Education Minister R. Bindu meet Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar at Lok Bhavan, but despite an hour-long discussion, both sides remain firm in their positions

10 Dec 2025 8:02 pm
10 Dec 2025 7:56 pm
Thrissur all set for local body polls

Over 27.36 lakh voters, 7,208 candidates, and a tightly coordinated security-administration machinery gear up for polling day

10 Dec 2025 7:42 pm
No wave, only uncertainty: Thrissur keeps parties on edge

With traditional equations shifting, all three fronts are struggling to read the citys mind

10 Dec 2025 7:32 pm
Staff shortage hits MVD special drive in Kozhikode

The appointment of the Regional Transport Officer (Enforcement) has been pending for several months, disrupting the overall coordination of flash inspections and other administrative functions

10 Dec 2025 6:53 pm
Actor rape case: survivors advocate alleges cyberattack by actor Dileep and his gang

Mini T.B. says she wont be cowed down by the cyberbullying

10 Dec 2025 6:42 pm
Electoral fault lines sharpen as north Kerala goes to the polls on Thursday

Seven northern districts vote on Thursday in a decisive second phase that will shape Keralas civic landscape. The LDF and UDF face intense contests across local bodies, while the BJP seeks urban breakthroughs amid polarising campaigns, community alignments, controversies influencing voter sentiment.

10 Dec 2025 5:33 pm
Operation D-Hunt: Kollam City police arrest 968 persons in 2025

Police say they focus on tracing the source of the seized drugs to effectively dismantle the entire network

10 Dec 2025 5:31 pm
Tight security in place in Kozhikode district to ensure peaceful polling on local body election day on December 11

Enhanced security measures to be in place in panchayats that have reported the presence of suspected Maoist supporters or activists

10 Dec 2025 5:18 pm
Revealing identity of rape survivor: court sends YouTuber Rahul Easwar in police custody

KPCC general secretary Sandeep Varier, Mahila Congress Pathanamthitta district general secretary Renjitha Pulickan and lawyer Deepa Joseph are the other accused

10 Dec 2025 4:42 pm
Kerala MLA Rahul Mamkootathil gets anticipatory bail in second rape case

Court directs Mamkootathil to present himself before investigating officer and cooperate with probe. Court also requires MLA to surrender his passport and not leave the country without Magistrates permission

10 Dec 2025 3:34 pm
Row erupts over allegations that Suresh Gopi voted in Thrissur and Thiruvananthapuram

CPI, Congress question how the Union Minister voted in Thrissur for Lok Sabha polls and in Thiruvananthapuram for Kerala local body polls

10 Dec 2025 3:07 pm
Anonymous letter on Kerala actor rape case order: advocates association writes to HC Chief Justice

Kerala High Court Advocates Association cites potential breach of confidentiality regarding order by Ernakulam District and Principal Sessions Court

10 Dec 2025 2:32 pm
KPCC president Sunny Joseph says UDF convenors remarks on actor rape case verdict on Kerala polling day avoidable

Sunny Joseph says Adoor Prakashs statement created confusion, prompting him to clarify the partys position that Congress firmly stands with the survivor

10 Dec 2025 1:46 pm
Kerala court defers Congress leader Sandeep Variers anticipatory bail plea in survivor-defamation case to December 15

Prosecution tells court that it requires more time to process and forensically examine incriminating social media posts attributed by the complainant to Sandeep Varier. However, it is unclear whether the judge stayed Variers arrest till the next hearing

10 Dec 2025 12:56 pm
From Colonial Kitchens to Kerala Plantations: The story of Indias first Christmas cake

In 19th-century Kerala, families in Pala and Kanjirappally adapted European plum cakes with local spices and rum-soaked fruits. Today, young bakers are reviving heirloom recipes, baked in small batches in borma ovens

10 Dec 2025 11:59 am
Sabarimala gold theft case: SIT defers recording Ramesh Chennithalas statement

SIT was slated to record Chennithalas statement at Kerala Police Crime Branch office at 11 a.m. The MLAs office said SIT contacted them at 10 a.m. and informed that investigating officer was indisposed without citing any reason

10 Dec 2025 11:53 am
Kerala local body polls: As Kochi Corporation awaits new council, experts flag core urban challenges

Peoples opinions range from outright criticism to cautious optimism, and concerns about the lack of clarity on the direction Kochi city should adopt for future development

10 Dec 2025 11:24 am
10 Dec 2025 12:03 am