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Kerala Chief Ministers moment with young landslide survivor takes political turn

The child had gained national attention after Prime Ministers interaction with her during his visit to a hospital in Wayanad soon after the Mundakkai-Chooralmala landslides

1 Mar 2026 9:14 pm
CPI(M) general secretary M.A. Baby condemns U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran, killing of Khamenei

Indian Union Muslim League leader Sayyid Munavar Ali Shihab Thangal pays tribute to Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei who was killed in the attack

1 Mar 2026 8:51 pm
KSRTC rolls out major reforms

Transport Minister K.B. Ganesh Kumar reveals that the corporation is shifting toward more passenger-centric services

1 Mar 2026 8:48 pm
Police, MVD uncover bid to alter details of stolen vehicles

It was the Marad police who recently detected a stolen vehicle with a fake registration number and a tampered chassis, suggesting that more gangs may be operating in the illegal trade

1 Mar 2026 8:43 pm
V-P launches remote-controlled drone-based tranquillizer system in Thrissur

The drone is equipped with a capture gun, tranquillizer syringe and medication, all operated remotely. Capable of functioning from a distance of up to 500 metres, the system ensures enhanced safety for wildlife experts, assisting personnel and the public during high-risk operations

1 Mar 2026 8:31 pm
Phase I of Wayanad township inaugurated, keys handed over to 178 families

CM says the construction of houses for the remaining beneficiaries is nearing completion and the keys are expected to be handed over before the next monsoon

1 Mar 2026 8:27 pm
Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan lays foundation stone of Chetana Ganashram in Thrissur

Vice-President appreciates vision of Chetana Ganashram as an eco-friendly music campus dedicated to music meditation and therapy

1 Mar 2026 8:24 pm
Talks on CPI(M) candidates in final stages in Kannur

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is set to seek a third consecutive term from Dharmadam and is expected to lead the Left Democratic Front campaign in the district

1 Mar 2026 7:44 pm
GST eroding financial freedoms of States: K.N. Harilal

The situation where indirect taxes are unilaterally determined by the Union government usurps the financial manoeuvrability of the States, says the 7th State Finance Commission chairman

1 Mar 2026 7:26 pm
Calicut varsity plans Centre of Excellence in AI

A proposal for the purpose, presented by Vice-Chancellor P. Raveendran, was approved at the universitys Syndicate meeting

1 Mar 2026 7:13 pm
CPI leader and former Vaikom MLA K. Ajith joins BJP

Ajith had represented the Vaikom Assembly constituency from 2006 to 2016 in two terms

1 Mar 2026 6:55 pm
Traffic curbs announced in Thiruvananthapuram for Attukal Pongala on March 3

Container lorries, goods carriers and other heavy vehicles will not be permitted to enter the city limits or park on roads within the Corporation area during the restricted period. Vehicles found causing obstruction or posing safety risks will be removed without prior notice, and legal action will be initiated, according to a police advisory

1 Mar 2026 5:27 pm
Consumers owe Kerala Water Authority 812 crore in water charge arrears

Domestic consumers top the arrear list with 334.69 crore

1 Mar 2026 5:10 pm
Kerala University plans expansion of interdisciplinary PG courses; AI-driven cancer and cardiac research get funding boost in Budget

Budget proposes to establish a Centre for Rare Earths and Advanced Materials on Karyavattom campus. Priority for infrastructure development on Karyavattom campus

1 Mar 2026 4:50 pm
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan calls U.S. and Israel rogue nations, condemns Khameneis killing

Kerala Chief Minister says he has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi asking for immediate intervention to address the concerns of lakhs of people from the State living and working in West Asian countries, which have been caught in the middle of the Iran-Israel conflict

1 Mar 2026 4:32 pm
Festive mood grips the city ahead of Attukal Pongala on March 3

Labelled as among the largest religious congregations of women in the country, thousands of families across Kerala and also neighbouring States are trickling into a six-km radius of the famed Attukal Devi Temple to offer a sacrament of rice and jaggery cooked on hastily assembled open hearths

1 Mar 2026 3:28 pm
International conference on Molecular Signalling (ICMS 2026) begins at CUK

The three-day conference features four lead talks, thirty plenary talks, ten technical sessions, fourteen faculty short talks, twelve oral presentations, and twenty-nine poster presentations showcasing recent advances and emerging trends in molecular signalling research

1 Mar 2026 2:50 pm
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan writes to PM Modi on ensuring safety of nationals in the Gulf

Meanwhile, the Chief Ministers Office (CMO) said the helplines set up by the Department of Non-Resident Keralites Affairs (NoRKA) had processed 381 distress calls since the start of the conflict.

1 Mar 2026 2:41 pm
Ernakulam Medical Colleges waste problem remains

Residents and civic representatives continue to complain about the improper waste disposal which is affecting the community nearby

1 Mar 2026 2:36 pm
51 houses handed over to Wayanad landslide survivors

Addressing the gathering, IUML State president Thangal said the unity of people to resolve the distress of people who were hit by the landslide was laudable.

1 Mar 2026 12:19 pm
State Police Chief Ravada A. Chandrasekhars term extended by one year

Mr. Chandrasekhar was due for retirement on June 30, 2026. He will now serve up till June 20, 2027

28 Feb 2026 9:47 pm
No Pongala should be offered on granite near Padmanabhaswamy temple entrances

The superior quality granite that had been laid in the traditional style need to be preserved carefully, says a temple statement

28 Feb 2026 9:47 pm
Kerala CM to open first phase of Meppadi township project in Wayanad on March 1

As many as 178 houses will be handed over to survivors, says Revenue Minister

28 Feb 2026 9:26 pm
Double life sentence for priest convicted in POCSO case

Priest accused of sexually assaulting a minor under the pretext of performing rituals to drive away evil spirits

28 Feb 2026 9:19 pm
In a first, fuel surcharge to be refunded to KSEB consumers

Monthly-billed consumers will be refunded 2 paise per unit and bi-monthly consumers, 1 paise per unit, through their bills for March

28 Feb 2026 9:18 pm
Congress mulls fielding AICC secretary Mathew Antony from Kanjirappally

The move comes amid speculations that the BJP plans to field Union Minister George Kurian from the Assembly seat; Mr. Antony is the AICC secretary in charge of Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh

28 Feb 2026 9:17 pm
KSWMP launches Clean Kerala Anthem

The anthem is designed to engage all age groups, especially the youth, with the message My Waste, My Responsibility; My Kerala, My Pride. It encourages a cultural shift towards responsible waste management and segregation.

28 Feb 2026 9:11 pm