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E. coli bacteria detected in drinking water samples collected during recent surprise checks at roadside eateries in the city

The stalls set up across the district offer an eclectic blend of products ranging from pickles and snacks to vegetables and flowers. Marketed under the campaign Onam with Kudumbashree targets to offer a range of unadulterated and quality products to the public

Party State secretariat says Vellappallys statement that the former Speaker has the mentality of the Indian Union Muslim League provides fodder for communalism. Pinarayi terms the comment absurd

SFI leader accuses BJP-RSS of attacking education, employment and constitutional values; says united youth resistance can force change

After Minister for General Education N. Samsudheen received a number of petitions stating that the current pattern was putting students under a lot of stress, it was decided to hold the exams from October 12 to 17.

The move comes amid concerns that relocating the beach fire station to Meenchanda would delay responses to emergencies in key commercial areas such as S.M. Street, Valiyangadi, and Palayam, where the risk of fire accidents is relatively high

The rapid response team will intervene to resolve issues such as potholes and absence of street lights, barricades, and reflectors

Its oarsmen edge past seasoned rivals Nadubhagam Chundan by just 12 milliseconds to claim the coveted trophy. Veeyapuram Chundan comes third

This is the third such incident in a month. Lack of proper road and bridge connectivity forces residents to carry patients from the tribal settlement on makeshift stretchers through dense forest and across rivers

The decision followed concerns raised by Udumbanchola MLA Senapathy Venu over the Forest departments refusal to grant permission for boating services at the Anayirankal dam

KGMOA) highlights acute human resource shortages and the challenges of maintaining such services without proper staffing and support, emphasising the need for a sustainable system to ensure effective care.

Excise officials say intensive inspections will be conducted at various places, including Adivasi settlements, to curb the manufacture and the sale of illicit liquor. Schools and colleges will remain under surveillance to check the sale of narcotic products

Its not just enough to defeat the BJP in elections. It is important to defeat them politically, at coffee table discussions, at dinner table discussions, at tea stores, in classrooms, on WhatsApp groups, on social media, through memes, through jokes, and through songs

As the project progresses, officials expect the infrastructure enhancements, including major station redevelopments in Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam, to significantly improve passenger amenities by the March 2028 completion target.

He says the State government and MPs should exert immediate pressure on the Union government to review the decision

The daughter of an Odisha couple was reported missing from the Kuruppampady police station limits on August 13, 2026

The rescue team successfully towed the vessel and brought all 23 fishermen safely back to Koyilandy harbour; officials confirmed that all crew members were healthy and medically fit

CPI says a large number of people depend on the fair for their purchases, and shifting the venue to make way for Onam celebrations is condemnable

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar who was the chief guest at the event says Karnataka and Kerala are brother States.

He vows to protest the decision, citing its detrimental impact on railway development in Kerala and the lack of consultation with local MPs or the state government.

Keralam MPs vehemently oppose the Railway Boards decision to transfer Mangaluru to the Mysuru Division, a move they argue could severely undermine railway development in the region.

The Minister assured the children that they can bring any problem directly to her attention

Prosecution strongly objects to Prasanths bail application. Ajikumars counsel submitted medical reports highlighting that the former board member suffers from kidney ailments and is undergoing dialysis

Pinarayi Vijayan condemns the governments suppression of student protests, particularly referencing recent unrest at Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit in Kalady.

Keralams Opposition Leader accuses the UDF government of weakening market intervention and cutting back welfare measures ahead of the festive season

Proposals made by Women and Child Development department at a zonal consultation for southern States convened by a committee constituted by the Supreme Court

Pinarayi Vijayan claims the position rightfully belongs to CPI(M), dismissing CPIs claims. Viswam says no politician or media house has the right to put a price on the CPIs self-respect

An 82-year-old Kerala man is set to receive 1 lakh in compensation after the State Information Commission found that a Public Information Officer gave a false and misleading reply to his RTI application seeking access to his property records

This move aims to ensure that more households, particularly those beyond the poorest categories, can access essential provisions during the festive season.

Thiruvonam falls on August 26 and here is a list of places in Thiruvananthapuram that serve sadya with an array of traditional dishes and payasams. Group packages with a host of entertainment programmes, games, pookkalam etc have also been arranged at some of these venues

She has a rich background in student politics, having served in various leadership roles within the SFI before her tenure as chairperson of the Kerala State Youth Commission from 2016 to 2023.

Former SFI State secretary and Kalliaseri MLA M. Vijin was elected State secretary, while R. Rahul of Alappuzha was elected treasurer

M.K. Raghavan termed the Railway Boards August 21 order unjust and said it would seriously undermine railway development in the Malabar region

The protesters aligned under the Kammath Lane Gold and Silver Merchants Association who observed a half-day shutdown on Saturday demanded that the investigation be handed over to a senior police officer or an SIT to get the deserving attention

The merger of the Ullal-Mangaluru section, currently under the Southern Railway, with the South Western Railway would also cause substantial losses to the Southern Railway and Keralam, CMO statement said

Keralam already generates substantial rainfall, reservoir, river and ocean data; the next technological challenge is to connect that information into a single, actionable picture, from catchment to sea

The delay in implementing the new directive is reportedly one of the main reasons for the continuing backlog

The PSC is battling a controversy over alleged anomalies in evaluation. An SIT of the Crime Branch is probing the alleged malpractices

The vessel is named after the coastal township of Mangrol in Gujarat

Police have sought legal opinion on whether the three accused aged 1618 can be tried in a regular court; assessment to examine their capacity, understanding of the offence and circumstances of the alleged crime

Arlekar says the traditional attire, the grand Onasadhya and the spirit of dynamic togetherness make Onam truly unforgettable

Petition filed by an assistant motor vehicles inspector says that S. Sreejith engaged in systematic corruption, including the formation of an unofficial Transport Commissioners Squad, to victimise subordinate staff and to facilitate illicit transactions during his tenure as Transport Commissioner

Trial court had awarded them five years rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of 36,000 each in connection with the attempt to murder a senior civil police officer and the abduction of a forest range officer. HC orders that all four be released on bail