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Muttil tree-felling case: Kerala High Court dismisses Roji Augustines plea to stay trial

Court directs him to approach trial court Chottanikkara Judicial First Class Magistrate Court in Ernakulam on the matter

20 Aug 2026 3:59 pm
Ready to give all water to Tamil Nadu from new dam at Mullaperiyar, says V.D. Satheesan

At South Zonal Council Meeting, V.D. Satheesan also urges Union government to annul the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026,

20 Aug 2026 3:44 pm
Deliveries at Keralams Kozhikode Government Women and Childrens Hospital decline

According to Health department, there were a total of 5,201 deliveries (2,729 normal and 2,472 C-section) in 2020-21. This number came down to 2,238 (1,387 normal and 851 C-section) in 2025-26. A large number of people from the urban areas of Kozhikode are dependant on the hospital

20 Aug 2026 3:43 pm
Prakash Raj says end of fascists is closing, hails youth activism

Addressing DYFI meet, actor says young protesters have punctured the Centres ego and that we are not afraid of you

20 Aug 2026 3:19 pm
Shigellosis resurfaces in Keralam; 3-year-old from capital hospitalised

Health officials renew public health warnings, urging people to be cautious about the food and beverages they consume outside their homes, especially during the festival season

20 Aug 2026 1:38 pm
Kochi-based startup launches 103 new Malayalam fonts

Bigates.ai, a Kochi-based startup, has launched 103 new Malayalam fonts, whose names are based on their appearance. They are currently available online in FML format, which is suitable for creating posters and social media content on design software

20 Aug 2026 11:03 am
Keralam Opposition Leader refutes Chief Ministers charges of delaying Vizhinjam port work

Pinarayi rejects Satheesans claim that previous LDF government delayed road connectivity to the Vizhinjam International Seaport, calling the allegation 'baseless and ridiculous'

20 Aug 2026 6:52 am
One more arrested in Payyannur gold robbery case

The gang had allegedly attacked a gold merchant and his family on June 2 while they were travelling from Maharashtra to Thalassery along the national highway at Edat in Kannur

20 Aug 2026 1:59 am
91 local bodies to compete in Pookalam contest in Keralams Kozhikode

The competition will feature grama panchayats, block panchayats, municipalities, and the Kozhikode Corporation, grouped into 11 clusters. The winner will be awarded a cash prize of 1 lakh and a trophy

20 Aug 2026 1:49 am
College closed after MSF protest over union chairmans suspension

The protest had turned violent when the Principal was allegedly assaulted by students

20 Aug 2026 1:36 am
Syndicate member seeks relaxation of punching system for Calicut University faculty

The nature of academic work is fundamentally different from routine administrative duties, and it requires reasonable degree of flexibility in working hours

20 Aug 2026 12:06 am
Response to anti-drugs campaign is overwhelming: Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala

As of the 76th day of the Operation Toofan campaign, 10,213 cases have been registered and 9,941 persons have been arrested; drugs worth more than 100 crore have been seized; no one will receive protection because of political affiliation, says Ramesh Chennithala

19 Aug 2026 10:39 pm
Sangh Parivar trying to capture educational institutions, alleges Aishe Ghosh

SFI leader accuses Kalady Sanskrit University Vice-Chancellor of not tolerating dissent or holding dialogue with protesting students

19 Aug 2026 10:25 pm
6 crore allotted for parking lot near Mangalavanam, Kerala High Court told

Parking lot to accommodate 250 cars; 3.35 crore earmarked for land lease fee

19 Aug 2026 10:17 pm
Open universities can expand higher education: Abdul Wahab

Open and distance learning offer opportunities for those unable to pursue conventional higher education to continue their studies and acquire new skills, says MP

19 Aug 2026 10:15 pm
SHRC orders immediate repair of damaged street lights in Kochi

Kochi Corporation secretary asked to accord top priority to complaints; action-taken report sought in three weeks

19 Aug 2026 10:04 pm
ED claims to have seized handwritten notes of Veena relating to fund transfer to Dubai

The notes contain the names of persons, amounts handled, spent besides the amount transferred to Dubai. The searches conducted on the premises related to Veena and the promoters of CMRL on May 27, 2026, yielded the documents, it says

19 Aug 2026 10:02 pm
Kerala High Court expresses dismay over Cochin Devaswom Board spending 28.44 lakh on officials quarters, vehicle

Court orders Kerala State Audit department to complete CDBs 2023-24 audit within three months

19 Aug 2026 9:45 pm
Kerala High Court directs Bar Council to publish list of 1,157 advocates without valid practice certificates

Petitioner alleges Bar Council is allowing advocates to practise without valid certifications

19 Aug 2026 9:30 pm
Boat safety: Beypore port issues guidelines for holiday services

Boat services must be operated only with valid registration, survey, and insurance certificates; boat owners must ensure that all passengers wear high-quality lifejackets

19 Aug 2026 9:19 pm
Kanthalloor faces serious drought, Collector gives nod to utilise funds for water distribution

The grama panchayat has been hit hard by deficient rainfall, prompting the District Collector to grant special sanction under the Disaster Management Act to utilise funds for drinking water distribution in the local body

19 Aug 2026 9:16 pm
Support widens for Dalit scholars protest at Malayalam varsity

Anagha Sasi, a research scholar in the Department of Environmental Studies at Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University, is on an indefinite protest seeking action against teachers and others over alleged caste-based abuse and harassment

19 Aug 2026 9:05 pm
Student attacked after reporting drug use at Thodupuzha institute

The victim informed faculty about three students regularly using ganja, but after he provided video evidence, the school failed to take action and instead, the accused retaliated violently.

19 Aug 2026 9:02 pm
Admission supervisory, fee regulatory panels for professional colleges in Keralam reconstituted

Former High Court judge K.P. Balachandran is the chairperson of both the committees

19 Aug 2026 8:39 pm
19 Aug 2026 8:25 pm
Abhimanyu murder case: Ernakulam Sessions Court to announce schedule of trial on August 21

The Kerala High Court had earlier directed that the trial be completed within four months, on a petition from the victims mother

19 Aug 2026 8:23 pm
Beyond Words photo exhibition begins in Keralams Kozhikode

The exhibition features around 30 photographs by photojournalists from various dailies in Kozhikode

19 Aug 2026 8:20 pm
Now, last-mile courier delivery for Keralams water-bound communities

DTDC Express Ltd launches DTDC Vallam Express, a pioneering waterway-based last-mile delivery service designed to bring parcel deliveries directly to the doorsteps of Keralams water-bound communities.

19 Aug 2026 8:20 pm
Kerala Agricultural University Agri Business Incubator honours academic achievers, award-winning entrepreneurs and FPOs

KAU V-C appreciates the significant role played by the Agri Business Incubator in supporting farmers in their transition from agricultural production to value addition, entrepreneurship and market development

19 Aug 2026 8:19 pm
Action against SFI leader in Calicut varsity snowballs into controversy

While the SFIs State leadership terms the sacking of M. Abhinand from the varsity hostel as a revengeful act by the Vice-Chancellor, the varsity authorities claim that no political or personal reasons were involved in the action taken against him

19 Aug 2026 8:17 pm
CWC orders probe into attack on minor boy in Keralams Kozhikode alleging theft

CWC directs District Police Chief (Kozhikode Rural) to conduct inquiry and take appropriate action; boy and family provided counselling before he was shifted to a temporary shelter

19 Aug 2026 8:08 pm
Kasaragod Collector proposes Periye as AIIMS site, submits report to Keralam govt.

Central requirements include a minimum of 200 acres of land at a suitable location, road connectivity, adequate availability of water and electricity and land and infrastructure facilities. Collector Arjun Pandian says the site meets all requirements. The move is likely to benefit endosulfan exposure victims

19 Aug 2026 8:05 pm
Kerala High Court dismisses petition by bodybuilder challenging KAT order staying his basic training for appointment as Inspector

Division Bench of Justice Anil K. Narendran and Justice S. Muralee Krishna says it cannot allow the request of Shinu Chovva as the State has decided to reconsider his appointment order

19 Aug 2026 7:58 pm