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Wayanad bus accident: Two dead, several injured as Munnar tour vehicle overturns

The vehicle was carrying a party of post graduate students from Mandya University in Karnataka

12 Oct 2026 9:32 am
Noted architect N.M. Salim passes away

Salim was active in the architecture field for over five decades, playing a key role in transforming the face of urban centres in Keralam and other South Indian States

12 Oct 2026 9:16 am
Kerala State Biodiversity Board submits policy document to mitigate threats due to invasive species

Document suggests laying emphasise on prevention and monitoring of the spread of invasive alien species and generating public awareness and capacity-building to handle the menace

12 Oct 2026 3:31 am
Four held in 37-lakh cheating case

The accused allegedly cheated the complainant, a native of Thiruvananthapuram, by promising returns up to five-fold on investment in a company exporting frozen food.

12 Oct 2026 1:02 am
Chief Minister inaugurates IAP House

The IAP House, located behind the Kaloor metro station, will also be home to the Arike Pain and Palliative Care Unit, which focusses on pediatric palliative care.

12 Oct 2026 1:01 am
Forum proposes draft Bill seeking protection for advocates, their kin, staff in Keralam

Keralam Advocates Protection Bill, 2021, seeks to protect them from assault, criminal force, intimidation and threats; it proposes a punishment of imprisonment up to five years and a fine of 1 lakh

12 Oct 2026 12:00 am
Keralam Assembly session begins on October 12, 2026

Session is expected to witness stormy confrontation between the ruling Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) and the Opposition Left Democratic Front (LDF).

11 Oct 2026 10:27 pm
BJP demands Keralam CMs and Pinarayis resignation

BJP State general secretary says the party, the real Opposition in Keralam, has been questioning the State governments failures over the past few months

11 Oct 2026 9:56 pm
Youth activists of Congress, CPI(M) clash in Adoor; ex-MLA Mamkootathil booked

Police say three cases registered against activists of the Kerala Students Union, Youth Congress, Students Federation of India, and Democratic Youth Federation of India. Tension began following college union elections at the College of Engineering, Adoor

11 Oct 2026 9:25 pm
Alleged sale of spoiled fish: authorities to intensify scrutiny of fish markets in Kozhikode

Food Safety squads and local health authorities are closely monitoring fish markets and storage and transportation practices amid allegations that poor-quality consignments brought from other States are entering the local market

11 Oct 2026 8:44 pm
Expressed intent to quit as response to long-standing demands were getting delayed, says BJP councillor R.Sreelekha

In a video posted on her YouTube channel, Ms. Sreelekha said that some residents had reacted harshly to the delays in the wards WhatsApp group, causing her mental distress

11 Oct 2026 8:38 pm
37 arrested in anti-drug combing drive in Kochi

Raids were conducted at 153 locations. The police seized 13.83 grams of suspected MDMA and 91.84 grams of suspected ganja during the raids.

11 Oct 2026 8:36 pm
Woman killed, three others injured in wild boar attack in Keralams Malappuram

The incident occurred when a group of people were on their way to a religious centre for dawn prayers and encountered a sounder of wild boars

11 Oct 2026 8:32 pm
Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala urges girls to speak up against discrimination

The Home Ministers remarks come in the wake of the Keralam Police launching, earlier this week, a special task force, Speak Up, to tackle domestic violence and provide survivors with legal, counselling and livelihood support.

11 Oct 2026 8:29 pm
Several flights between Keralam and Saudi Arabia cancelled amid West Asia tensions

Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL), in a statement, said some airlines operating services between Kochi and destinations in Saudi Arabia had reported cancellations for October 11 to 13 due to the prevailing geopolitical situation.

11 Oct 2026 8:21 pm
No need for concern over aravana availability during Sabarimala pilgrimage: TDB tells Keralam Minister

Devaswoms Minister K. Muraleedharan says TDB president K. Jayakumar has told him that all arrangements have been made to ensure an adequate supply of aravana

11 Oct 2026 8:06 pm
Seven-year-old girl dies after falling into pond during cleaning drive in Kannur

The accident occured around 7 a.m. when residents were engaged in their routine cleaning activities in the area

11 Oct 2026 7:47 pm
Historian M.R. Raghava Varier selected for M.G.S. Narayanan Memorial Award

A former faculty member of the Department of History at the University of Calicut, Prof. Varier has made significant contributions to linguistics, palaeography, and literary criticism

11 Oct 2026 7:43 pm
Four held with suspected MDMA in Kozhikode

Police seized 20.7 grams of the suspected drug in separate operations

11 Oct 2026 7:38 pm
Ramesh Chennithala selected for this years A. Pachan award

The award will be presented on October 23, the death anniversary of A. Pachan

11 Oct 2026 7:33 pm
Toxic gas inhalation: one more fisherman dies in Kozhikode

Another worker had died earlier in the incident; both men were employed on the fishing boat Tesla

11 Oct 2026 7:32 pm
Vetrix 2026 opens new avenues for agri-entrepreneurs

The national-level ideathon organised by K-AgTech LaunchPad of KAU and KVASU provided a platform for students, researchers and aspiring entrepreneurs to showcase innovative ideas in veterinary science, animal husbandry and allied sectors

11 Oct 2026 7:29 pm
KVASU hosts summit to explore agripreneurship opportunities

The programme brought together faculty members, entrepreneurship experts, and key stakeholders to discuss business prospects and ways to promote agripreneurship

11 Oct 2026 7:19 pm
Five healthcare centres in Mavelikara constituency set for major upgrade

Funded through the Central Finance Commission and the National Health Mission, these initiatives are designed to strengthen public health infrastructure and expand access to quality medical services

11 Oct 2026 7:09 pm
Child rights panel files case over forced apology at school assembly

Video of a student, who was made to apologise during a school assembly at Valamangalam Higher Secondary School in Cherthala, has been circulating on social media.

11 Oct 2026 6:47 pm
Congress leader Venugopal accuses Modi, Shah, Gyanesh of undermining democracy; vows to continue protest

AICC general secretary says that the agitation will continue until Gyanesh Kumar is removed from the post of Chief Election Commissioner

11 Oct 2026 6:39 pm
11 Oct 2026 5:25 pm
Honour for two veteran craftsmen of a vanishing trade in Keralams Malappuram

Moideenkutty and Mohammedkutty from Keralams Malappuram honoured in recognition of their contribution to timber sawing, a traditional craft is fading from memory. Puchangal Abubacker, who preserved a traditional long saw, was also felicitated

11 Oct 2026 4:42 pm
E-autos remain out of service as Rs. 30,000 subsidy per auto delayed in Kerala

Thirty of the 105 e-autos run by the Ernakulam Jilla Autorickshaw Drivers Cooperative Society have been idle for a year, with the society moving the High Court over the stalled subsidy

11 Oct 2026 3:48 pm
Keralam govt. to pay 12.5 lakh compensation to Muthanga custodial torture victim

K.K. Surendran, a teacher tortured in custody after his arrest during the 2003 Muthanga land agitation, will receive the compensation after a 23-year legal battle

11 Oct 2026 3:35 pm
Keralam Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas allegedly assaulted by CRPF personnel; SFI activists suffer injuries

Although I told them I am an MP, the CRPF personnel continued to attack me; they pinned me to the seat and tried to choke me; this is the plight of an MP in this country, said John Brittas

11 Oct 2026 3:21 pm
Three youth killed as speeding car crashes into bike in Kochi, driver booked

The deceased are Eyas of Coorg in Karnataka, Gopika from Mannarkkad in Palakkad, and Devika from Wayanad. They were employees of an antique shop in Thrikkakara

11 Oct 2026 11:38 am
Former Mayor alleges bid to move Thiruvananthapuram Zoo animals to Vantara, Puthur

He says meeting will be held at Sathyan Memorial Hall at 5 p.m. on Monday to form a Thiruvananthapuram zoo protection committee

11 Oct 2026 2:40 am
Effective policing must as cybercriminals target vulnerable groups, says Keralam Minister

C0c0n-2026, the cybersecurity summit concludes in Keralams Kochi

11 Oct 2026 1:04 am
Minister Bindu Krishna pledges full support to survivor of alleged gang rape in Kochi

The alleged gang rape took place on October 2, 2026, at a lodge in the city

10 Oct 2026 10:06 pm
Thiruvananthapuram Corporation to remove unscientific overhead cables

The project will be implemented in 101 wards, with five wards, Palayam, Fort, Kannammoola, Thycaud, and Perunthanni, chosen for the first phase

10 Oct 2026 9:29 pm
Healthy Wayanad project to focus on needs of vulnerable groups

The initiative aims to scientifically assess the problems faced by vulnerable sections through systematic data collection and formulate effective development projects based on their specific needs.

10 Oct 2026 9:26 pm
Planning Board rank list rejig puts Kerala PSC in a tight spot

Re-evaluation of examination for post of Chief (Industry and Infrastructure Division) has led to a major reshuffle in the original rank list

10 Oct 2026 8:09 pm
Desalination plants back in the reckoning in Keralam, govt. set ups expert committee to study feasibility

The committee will 'study the technical and financial feasibility of establishing desalination plants in the coastal regions of Keralam and to submit appropriate recommendations to government.'

10 Oct 2026 7:38 pm
Plea to Keralam Chief Minister to avoid shifting KSSM staff to new department for elderly

Senior Citizens Friends Welfare Association says if the decision was not withdrawn, all welfare services provided by the KSSM will come to a halt

10 Oct 2026 7:33 pm
CJP Keralam volunteers travel to Delhi amid suspected police surveillance

A group of around 20 CJP volunteers had left for Delhi from different parts of the State two days ago, according to the movements State leaders

10 Oct 2026 4:04 pm
Nattika toll collection resumes amid tight security, protests in Keralam

Collection restarted on Saturday; protesters question tolling before completion of key NH 66 works

10 Oct 2026 3:15 pm
CPI(M) decries detention of protesting leaders, says an Emergency-like situation prevails in Delhi

A brutal atmosphere similar to that during the Emergency prevails in Delhi. The Delhi Police have turned violent like RSS-BJP goons, the party says in a statement

10 Oct 2026 2:52 pm
Indias first cyber Trojan Horse garners eyeballs at security meet in Kochi

Titled The Trojan Project, Indias first Cyber Trojan Horse, the 25-feet tall statue of a horse, weighing approximately two tonnes, has been created by artist DaVinci Suresh

10 Oct 2026 1:28 pm
GTech to seek Centres intervention as U.S. Green Card curbs hit IT giants

The Ministry of External Affairs has since clarified that the suspension of PERM applications does not, by itself, affect the validity of existing H-1B visas or the status of H-1B visa holders and their dependants

10 Oct 2026 1:19 pm