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Kerala government replaces prosecutor in ED assault case amid bail controversy, appoints Special Public Prosecutor

Police allege that the prosecutor failed to effectively oppose the bail application, despite a detailed report recommending its rejection

28 Jun 2026 9:36 pm
45,966 children administered Pulse Polio drops in Wayanad

The DMO says 88% of the eligible children in the district were covered on the first day of the campaign

28 Jun 2026 9:22 pm
CPI(M) protests inauguration of rafting event during search for missing person

The party alleges that inaugurating the rafting event in a celebratory manner while an intensive search for the missing person was under way nearby was inhuman and shocking

28 Jun 2026 9:19 pm
Elephant killings continue in death zone of Kerala

Human-induced elephant deaths in the Parambikulam-MunnarMalayattoor forest sector are back in focus after the death of a makhna elephant in the Malayattoor forests, reportedly after chewing on fruit stuffed with explosives

28 Jun 2026 9:17 pm
28 Jun 2026 9:14 pm
Rain: IMD issues orange alert for two districts in Kerala on June 29

The remaining districts have been put in yellow alert

28 Jun 2026 8:54 pm
KSRTC Budget Tourism Cell rolls out Hyderabad and monsoon packages

Pilgrimage circuit is scheduled to kick off on July 4 with a temple tour covering Guruvayur, Mammiyoor, Punnathur Kotta, Thriprayar, Kodungallur, and the Cherthala Karthyayanitemple, priced at 1,360

28 Jun 2026 8:47 pm
Kerala Agricultural University V-C appointment reflection of UDF-BJP deal: employees association

Unlike in other universities, Kerala Agricultural University Act stipulates that Chancellor shall appoint a temporary Vice-Chancellor only after consultation with the Pro-Chancellor, a position held by the Agriculture Minister, according to Confederation of University Employees Organisations

28 Jun 2026 8:15 pm
Bharathannoor native arrested for wifes death

According to the police, conclusive evidence of severe domestic abuse has been recovered

28 Jun 2026 8:11 pm
Speaker refutes claims over silence on LDF liquor policy

Thiruvanchoor says he had strongly objected to the proposal to reduce taxes on liquor when it came up before the Assembly Subject Committee in 2022

28 Jun 2026 8:08 pm
Disciplinary action against protocol officials after Pinarayi misses flight from New Delhi

The Leader of the Opposition missed the flight to Karipur on Saturday after protocol officials allegedly failed to update the airline about his travel plan, even though he had reached the airport hours before departure

28 Jun 2026 8:07 pm
Police arrest fifth suspect in Hemachandran murder case

Leeba, against whom a lookout notice had been issued, was arrested at the Calicut International Airport; the police are expected to seek her custody for further questioning

28 Jun 2026 8:00 pm
Two-wheeler riders and commuters using small cars call for stricter enforcement against reckless driving

Private bus and dumper truck drivers are the worst offenders. They show scant regard for safety of two-wheeler riders, especially women, says a commuter

28 Jun 2026 7:58 pm
10 Ayush centres in Wayanad to be upgraded to NABH standards

The initiative is part of the third phase of assessments to upgrade Ayush Health and Wellness Centres in the State to NABH standards

28 Jun 2026 7:47 pm
Forest department takes over 42.72 hectors of land from private estate in Kolukkumalai

The land was reclaimed under the Kerala Private Forests (Vesting and Assignment) Act

28 Jun 2026 7:41 pm
Keralas sea and sky all set to be privatised, says Pinarayi Vijayan

The UDF came to power because the people wanted a change, but the kind of changes being brought in by the new government should also be examined, says the Leader of the Opposition

28 Jun 2026 7:31 pm
In Kerala, breastfeeding figures show a marked improvement

As per the National Family Health Survey-6 the proportion of infants under six months who are exclusively breastfed in the State has increased from 55.5% inNFHS-5 to 72.7%. Also, 82.3% of infants are initiated into breastfeeding withinan hourof birth, up from 66.7% inNFHS-5. The Mother and Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative, a certification for hospitals launched in 2021, is a major reason for the improved show

28 Jun 2026 7:18 pm
Panel seeks to clear hurdles in felling hazardous trees

Move comes amid a growing number of complaints over the delay in felling hazardous trees along roadsides

28 Jun 2026 7:16 pm
KSEB pinning hopes on Kakkayam pumped storage project

Project has an installed capacity between 800 MW and 1,000 MW. KSEB entrusts Tata Consulting Engineers with conducting geo-technical studies and preparing project blueprint and detailed project report

28 Jun 2026 7:15 pm
Kollam DDC directs timely completion of disaster mitigation works

A key priority highlighted during the meeting was the urgent need to continue cutting down hazardous trees located on public roads and school premises to ensure public safety

28 Jun 2026 6:54 pm
Major reforms planned in higher education sector in Thrissur: Roji M. John

Minister says UDF government is working to modernise education in line with changing times

28 Jun 2026 6:46 pm
Kerala LSG Minister K.M. Shaji kicks up a storm with his support for display of PMAY logo in front of houses

Ministers stand is in sharp contrast to previous LDF governments, which had opposed the same citing the dignity of the beneficiaries of the housing scheme

28 Jun 2026 5:30 pm
Attempts to weaken Congress through controversies will not succeed, says Thrissur DCC chief Joseph Tajet

Joseph Tajet accuses expelled leaders of misleading public over Mattathur panchayat episode

28 Jun 2026 5:17 pm
Gold worth 10 lakh missing from Karipur police station in Malappuram; former SHO under scanner

An inquiry by a team led by DySP, Kondotty, found the alleged involvement of the former SHO, who is under suspension in another disciplinary case

28 Jun 2026 4:55 pm
Body of missing girl recovered after her parents, brother found drowned in Piravom

The body of her father Narayanan was recovered from the waters near Mulakkulam-Paittakuzhi bridge on June 27, a day after his wife Viji, a 40-year-old visually-impaired woman, and their two-year-old son were found dead in the river.

28 Jun 2026 4:32 pm
PM Modi owes an explanation to nation on Ayodhya Ram Temple donation embezzlement case: Pinarayi Vijayan

Those who exploited peoples faith for political gains now face allegations of organised financial fraud, says Kerala Leader of the Opposition in a Facebook post

28 Jun 2026 4:22 pm
Body of seven-year-old girl recovered, all four members of family found dead in Kochi

Police and Fire and Rescue Services personnel had been searching for the girl's body since June 27 but were unsuccessful

28 Jun 2026 11:23 am
Vijayam: Premam duo Nivin Pauly-Alphonse Puthren reunites

Vijayam is the third collaboration of the celebrated actor-director duo after blockbusters Neram Premam

28 Jun 2026 9:05 am
Amid row, revised low-alcoholic beverages tax rates included in Finance Bill

Rates pegged at 120% and 175% respectively for beverages with alcohol strength ranging from 0.5% to 10%, and those with strength above 10% and up to 20%. These were the rates announced by the Chief Minister in the Revised Budget

28 Jun 2026 1:03 am
Governors appointment of Sajitha Rani as Kerala Agricultural Varsity V-C (in-charge) sparks row

Governor sets aside the name recommended by the government. Higher Education Minister says Arlekar acted unilaterally, calls decision a violation of democratic principles. Agriculture Minister says the governments recommendation was made on the basis of academic excellence, while Lok Bhavan considered seniority

27 Jun 2026 11:39 pm
Teachers may get compensatory off for Census duty on holidays

Teachers organisations seek duty leave. They also want teachers on daily wages to be posted to prevent academic disruption in schools.

27 Jun 2026 11:31 pm
Amid political turmoil, Congress opens door for KC(M) in K.M. Mani Hospital panel

Move brings to an end months of uncertainty over the reconstitution of the Hospital Management Committee of the K.M. Mani Memorial Government General Hospital

27 Jun 2026 11:24 pm
Police flag over 30 safety issues lurking on city roads

The police have detected 15 issues to be rectified by the PWD and 14 by the NHAI so far this year

27 Jun 2026 9:21 pm
District Medical Officers appointed in five districts

The Kannur district DMOs post which has remained vacant for past 7 months and finally been filled

27 Jun 2026 8:44 pm
308 g of MDMA seized in Thrissur

Seven arrested in Toofan drive

27 Jun 2026 8:37 pm