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No decision yet on low-alcohol beverages, says Liju

Tax cut on low-alcohol beverages: CPI(M) alleges it benefits liquor firms, govt rejects charges

21 Jun 2026 3:02 am
13 more shigellosis cases reported in Kerala

13 more cases reported on Saturday

21 Jun 2026 12:57 am
Thenmala Punarjani shelter home case: Kerala HC expresses concern over unregistered elderly care institutions

HC Bench raises issue while considering a petition registered after reports of alleged ill treatment of residents at a shelter home, Punarjani in Thenmala, surfaced

20 Jun 2026 11:20 pm
No safety lapse at Chirakkal gate, says DRM

Divisional Railway Manager Madhukar Roat said that the Mangaluru-Chennai Mail (Train No. 12602) stopped before the level-crossing signal as it was not cleared

20 Jun 2026 9:40 pm
KWA steps up efforts to resolve water supply disruption in Kozhikode

Recent downpours forced the KWA subdivision to reduce water supply from the JICA drinking water project for nearly a week. Continuous intake of highly turbid water led to heavy siltation in the treatment plants filter beds, causing widespread shortages in dependent areas

20 Jun 2026 9:35 pm
State Budget draws mixed reactions from youth, professionals, homemakers and fishers

Stakeholders highlight both its growth focus and concerns over implementation and fiscal impact

20 Jun 2026 9:24 pm
Malayali elected to policy council of ICANN

Ajith Francis was elected unopposed to the prestigious 21-member council, which is often referred to as the Parliament of ICANN

20 Jun 2026 9:00 pm
Kudumbashrees sweet potato value-added products launched

Six value-added products, made from sweet potato cultivated by tribal women farmers in Attappady, have been developed using technology transferred by ICAR-CTCRI as part of Punarjeevana Madhuram project

20 Jun 2026 8:57 pm
AI-powered inspection technology deployed to address blockage in KWA pipeline

The blockage was detected in a pipeline network supplying water to the Vennala region in Kochi city

20 Jun 2026 8:48 pm
Colloquium on fiscal accountability and governance on June 22

It is being organised by the CAG and ICSSR

20 Jun 2026 8:47 pm
Kerala Revised Budget an opening speech to total privatisation: M.V. Govindan

CPI(M) State secretary says the Kerala Budget betrays the people, while seeking to gift the States wealth to corporates

20 Jun 2026 8:38 pm
Two Tamil Nadu youths arrested for sexually abusing minors in Idukki

Accused had contacted the girls through social media and travelled to Munnar to meet them

20 Jun 2026 8:30 pm
AKSTU takes out Secretariat march

Raising a slew of demands, including that the State withdraw from the PM SHRI scheme and corrective measures to address what it described as the neglect of the general education sector in the revised Budget

20 Jun 2026 8:25 pm
Private bus operators in Kerala to meet CM as free KSRTC travel slashes revenue

They will also raise the issue of spike in fuel prices since the last fare revision in 2022

20 Jun 2026 8:24 pm
Sabari rail action council flays omission of project in Budget, demands 200-crore allocation

The Sabari Railway Action Council Federation termed the omission disappointing and alleged that the Revised Budget had pushed the project back into uncertainty

20 Jun 2026 8:23 pm
Kochi Corporation to advance Digital Twin project in bursts of five divisions at a time

The initiative, implemented by UL Technology Solutions (ULTS) has already been completed in eight area-based development divisions identified under the Smart City project during the pilot phase

20 Jun 2026 8:16 pm
Keralas former Excise Minister flays UDF for reducing tax on low-alcohol drinks

He says the previous LDF government permitted production of low-alcohol beverages only from fruits and farm produce, while the UDF government is allowing production using spirit, which will cause corruption and social harm

20 Jun 2026 8:12 pm
20 Jun 2026 7:49 pm
SYS leaders remarks on football frenzy spark social media debate

Abdussamad Pookkottur criticises excessive enthusiasm of Muslim youth during the ongoing FIFA World Cup, urges youngsters to prioritise their spending

20 Jun 2026 7:35 pm
Kerala govt. issues Essentiality Certificate to Asramam ESI Hospital in Kollam

Kollam MP N.K. Premachandran says there is uncertainty over immediate admissions to college for upcoming academic year as previous LDF govt. intentionally withheld and delayed processing the certificate file

20 Jun 2026 7:22 pm
Karamana boys school kicks off jubilee fete of Lalithambika Antharjanams Agnisakshi

Readings of the novel will be held in houses and small junctions near the school in the coming days

20 Jun 2026 7:12 pm
KC(M) voices growing discontent with CPI(M)

At a meeting of party secretariat, leaders say LDF had taken the KC(M) for granted and had failed to accord it due consideration.

20 Jun 2026 7:01 pm
Kerala Budget: tribal bodies hail announcements, flag land and rights issues

The organisations urge government to appoint a judicial commission to address issues relating to alienated tribal lands and take corrective measures on a priority basis

20 Jun 2026 7:01 pm
Two-day heritage tour to Muziris on June 27

The tour will cover the historically significant locations of Kodungallur, Kottappuram, Chendamangalam, Paliam, Paravur and Pattanam, situated around the Periyar estuary

20 Jun 2026 6:29 pm
AI-enabled crowd management system to be implemented in Sabarimala from this year

Announced by Travancore Devaswom Board president K. Jayakumar, the pilot programme will leverage real-time data and predictive analytics to streamline pilgrim movement and improve safety, with features including high-resolution cameras and face-recognition technology for locating missing individuals.

20 Jun 2026 5:02 pm
Kerala State Electricity Board eyes short-term power purchases to meet peak demand till December

In a petition before electricity regulatory commission, KSEB has requested approval for short-term purchases from June 15 to December 31 this year, but excluding September

20 Jun 2026 4:35 pm
NSS-Satheesan rift deepens as Sukumaran Nair launches fresh attack on Kerala CM

Sukumaran Nair slams Chief Minister for his refusal to engage on vital issues, including proposed amendments to the Companies Act.

20 Jun 2026 4:27 pm
Kerala Health Minister calls for concerted approach to prevent infectious diseases

Rapid response cells to be set up at health directorate, district medical offices, and main hospitals for disease prevention

20 Jun 2026 4:02 pm
Kerala Budget: Multi-cropping, tourism push cheers crisis-hit Idukki tea planters

Planters and plantation associations have welcomed Revised Budget proposal that State will encourage multi-cropping in hilly areas and introduce a legal amendment to support it

20 Jun 2026 3:48 pm
Privatisation, land deals and gimmicks define Kerala Revised Budget, says ex-Minister K. Rajan

Former Revenue Minister slams Land Reforms 2.0, flags corporate land push; questions PM SHRI stance

20 Jun 2026 2:40 pm
Kerala HC orders police protection for viral Kumbh Mela woman during Madhya Pradesh visit in abduction case

The couple reportedly received a death threat warning that they would be shot, prompting them to approach the Kerala High Court seeking police protection

20 Jun 2026 2:02 pm
Police investigate Malayalam actor Lakshmipriyas defamation complaint against YouTubers

Police sources say steps are being taken to remove alleged defamatory contents against the actor from social media platforms and preserve these for investigative purposes

20 Jun 2026 1:44 pm
Kerala Police rope in religious leaders for anti-drug drive Operation Toofan

Home Minister Chennithala declares Samastha Kerala Jem-iyyathul Ulama State president Syed Mohammed Jifri Muthukoya Thangal and Sunni leader Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliar as Toofan warriors

20 Jun 2026 1:11 pm
Kerala woman under Ebola watch discharged after tests return negative

The 54-year-old had returned to Kerala last week from South Sudan via Uganda

20 Jun 2026 12:49 pm