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Debutant faces veterans in Ponnurunni East poll battle

LDF candidate Beena Divakaran, though a newcomer, is confident of the dominance of the front in the division where it has not tasted defeat in over four decades; three-time councillor Sunitha Dixon, BJP candidate, and UDFs Jain Gray are her opponents

6 Dec 2025 12:34 am
BJP alleges corruption in Corporation, CPI(M) leaders to take legal action

BJP alleges graft in selection of service provider for biocompost kitchen bin project and in tendering of civil works. V.K. Prasanth says a Vigilance inquiry has rejected all the allegations and roadwork rates are fixed as per CPWD rates

5 Dec 2025 9:51 pm
Party chiefs outline development, welfare projects for Kozhikode

A pre-poll discussion organised by the Calicut Press Club saw three district chiefs of mainstream political parties outlining their visions, priorities, expectations, and manifesto commitments ahead of the three-tier local body elections 2025

5 Dec 2025 9:26 pm
Rahul Mamkootathils staff member, driver named accused

Fazal and Alwin allegedly helped the legislator, who has been accused in a sexual abuse case, go absconding

5 Dec 2025 9:24 pm
As IndiGo crisis continues, airlines take advantage charging high fare

The airfares to Kerala from various cities, including Delhi and Mumbai, are jacked up tenfold, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded in various cities

5 Dec 2025 9:15 pm
Sabarimala gold theft case: N. Vasu moves Kerala High Court for bail

Former administrative officer of Sabarimala B. Murari Babu too approaches HC seeking bail

5 Dec 2025 8:50 pm
Kerala Governor, Chief Minister lock horns over selection of Vice-Chancellors

Pinarayi accuses Arlekar of violating SC directive regarding the appointment of Vice-Chancellors to KTU and digital university by picking a candidate the CM had found ineligible. Lok Bhavan says SC had clearly said that the Chancellor was free to have his reservations about the candidates recommended by the CM

5 Dec 2025 8:43 pm
Surendran alleges attempts to protect Rahul Mamkoottathil

The former BJP State president claims that the Kerala government is playing a hide-and-seek game by delaying the arrest of the suspect

5 Dec 2025 8:32 pm
97 new recruits join Fire and Rescue Services

DG Nitin Agrawal says the exemplary rescue operations carried out by the force have earned immense public trust and admiration

5 Dec 2025 8:29 pm
Commissioning of EVMsbegins in Kozhikode

The commissioning began in the blocks of Perambra, Vadakara, Kozhikode, Melady, Chelanur, and Koduvally, as well as in the municipalities of Koyilandy and Ramanattukara

5 Dec 2025 8:22 pm
Pinarayi ridicules ED notice to KIIFB

Chief Minister says government and the board will legally fight the ED move highlighting the fact that funds have been raised for infrastructure development through the masala bonds in accordance with the guidelines laid down by the Reserve Bank of India

5 Dec 2025 8:14 pm
Kerala local body polls 2025: municipalities to witness tight contests in Kozhikode

While the Left Democratic Front swept the Kozhikode Corporation and retained control over major rural local bodies, the United Democratic Front gained a narrow edge in the municipalities, winning four of the seven

5 Dec 2025 8:13 pm
Kerala local body polls 2025: open campaigning for Phase 1 to end on December 7

Seven districtsThiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Alappuzha, and Ernakulamgo to the polls on December 9 in the first phase

5 Dec 2025 7:48 pm
Continuation of 10 paise ceiling limit no longer necessary on power surcharge, observes Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission

Commission to hold online public hearing on proposal to remove 10 paise cap on surcharge on December 23

5 Dec 2025 7:27 pm
Kerala government bars non-teaching staff in aided colleges from uploading internal marks colleges

Following a detailed review, the government concluded that internal marks of students in aided colleges must be uploaded only by the heads of departments or designated teaching staff.

5 Dec 2025 7:22 pm
Kozhikode has 26.82 lakh voters on final electoral roll

The updated list, according to officials, aims to ensure maximum participation and accuracy ahead of the polling process

5 Dec 2025 7:05 pm
Row over construction at Shakthikulangara harbour

Fishers association has drawn fierce opposition against a museum and hall construction project at the harbour

5 Dec 2025 5:41 pm
Kalamkaval movie review: Mammootty and Vinaykan elevate this slow-burn thriller

Apart from fine performances from Mammootty and Vinayakan, mind games and character dynamics propel Jithin K Joses slow-burn thriller

5 Dec 2025 5:26 pm
Kannur Division, Aralam and Kottiyoor wildlife sanctuaries advance field data collection for All India Tiger Estimation

The first phase, which began on 1 December involves systematic data gathering across tiger habitats

5 Dec 2025 5:25 pm
Reach a consensus on most meritorious names for VCs by December 9: SC to Kerala Governor, CM

If you are unable to do so, the intervention of the court is the only option You would have to work it out or the court will make the appointment, SC said

5 Dec 2025 2:51 pm
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan accuses Congress leaders of shielding Rahul Mamkootathil amid allegations of sexual misconduct

Information revealed in relation to allegations against the PalakkadMLA is shocking and beyond comprehension, says CM

5 Dec 2025 2:07 pm
AIG Poonguzhali to supervise probe in second rape case against Kerala MLA Rahul Mamkootathil

Officials say the move assumes significance against the backdrop of possibility of more comparable me-too disclosures surfacing in public domain against Mamkootathil. They note that Poonguzhali has considerable experience as nodal officer for victims who testified before Justice Hema Committee

5 Dec 2025 12:27 pm
IndiGo flight disruptions persist, stranding hundreds at Kerala airports

Indigo has cancelled two inbound flights to Thiruvananthapuram from Pune and Bengaluru, and six flights, including arrivals and departures, remain delayed for hours on Friday

5 Dec 2025 11:18 am
Sabarimala pilgrims bus hits school bus in Keralas Kottayam; one injured

There were four children and a teacher in the school bus, and they escaped unhurt, said police

5 Dec 2025 10:21 am
On VC appointments, Governor agrees to name objected to by Kerala CM

Affidavit in Supreme Court says CM Vijayan opposed one candidate based on news reports, not official records

4 Dec 2025 9:49 pm
Campaign enters final lap in Eloor municipality

An industrial town with a host of issues, including air and water pollution, the civic body is expected to witness a keen contest this time as the Congress-led UDF has tried to quell the factionalism that had long marred its chances of coming to power

4 Dec 2025 9:37 pm
School excursions should conform to General Education department guidelines: Minister

Travel should be avoided from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.; Minister warns of strict action in case of lapses

4 Dec 2025 9:32 pm