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Actor Mohanlal, producer Antony Perumbavoor exonerated in 2007 film dispute case

Upholding a lower court verdict, Kozhikode sessions court exonerates the duo stating that the charges brought against them were devoid of merit

7 Feb 2026 10:30 am
UDF to spotlight Kerala crisis in Puthuyuga Yatra

The 30-day yatra aims to engage citizens and showcase a vision for a reformed Kerala. Front leaders highlight financial distress, youth migration, and failing governance under the LDF, accusing the government of shielding gold smuggling suspects.

6 Feb 2026 10:08 pm
ED attaches properties worth 7.81 crore in cheating case

The attachment was made as equivalent value to the proceeds of crime under Section 5(1) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002

6 Feb 2026 10:04 pm
Service organisations welcome five-day week proposal for govt. staff

Weekly loss of seven working hours resulting from a five-day week can be made up by rearranging daily working hours, suggest organisations

6 Feb 2026 9:41 pm
Will consider high-speed rail if State interested, says Union Minister

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw says in Rajya Sabha that the SilverLine semi-high-speed rail project proposed by Kerala is not feasible as it will major environmental impact

6 Feb 2026 9:35 pm
Thiruvananthapuram tops list of districts with most number of stray dog bites

58,108 persons sought treatment for stray dog bites in the districts government hospitals in 2025. Kerala reported 3.69 lakh dog bites last year

6 Feb 2026 9:15 pm
Electricity Regulatory Commission proposes automatic compensation mechanism for power distribution licencees such as KSEB

The consumer shall be automatically compensated, without the need for any claim, upon automatic identification of a default in the performance of the distribution licensee in parameters such as power failure, say draft regulations

6 Feb 2026 8:41 pm
Kerala government reiterates stand against NPR; issues fresh notification ahead of Census

According to the Chief Ministers Office, the notification has been issued to remove any ambiguity amid speculation that the NPR could be conducted along with the Census exercise

6 Feb 2026 8:39 pm
SCTIMST organising MedTech Ideathon on February 21

Event meant for UG/PG students in science, engineering, medical, dental or paramedical streams, who may have an inclination for medical technology

6 Feb 2026 8:35 pm
Kerala HC directs imposing of fine on unauthorised boards, banners in public spaces

Court directs joint secretaries of Local Self-Government department to conduct special drives to remove unauthorised hoardings

6 Feb 2026 8:31 pm
Prasanth Ezhavan wins first P.K. Rosy Film Award

Mr. Ezhavan won the award for the filmOru Jaathi Pillerishtawhich he directed

6 Feb 2026 8:25 pm
Anomie movie review: Bhavanas sci-fi thriller failed by too many derivative elements

For long portions, the screenplay meanders along without any eventful turns. Consequently, the film fails to be engaging except in the latter portions of the investigation

6 Feb 2026 8:17 pm
Government ropes in students for governance feedback through college consultations

Institutions have been instructed to conduct student group discussions to collect suggestions and ideas related to governance and development

6 Feb 2026 8:10 pm
6 Feb 2026 8:10 pm
AICC caught in a tangle as MPs seek Assembly seats

With at least half a dozen MPs expressing interest in State politics, the AICC seeks to balance organisational stability in Parliament against the demand to field leaders with local clout to counter LDF and revive the UDFs electoral fortunes

6 Feb 2026 8:08 pm
Womans hand partially severed in attack by uncle in Kilimanoor

Attack follows a dispute over parking of scooter in front of the accuseds house

6 Feb 2026 7:53 pm
Students take the lead as Great Backyard Bird Count 2026 returns to campuses

Campus Bird Count to run alongside global event from February 1316; organisers expect wider participation after last years record engagement

6 Feb 2026 7:47 pm
Aksharam Aarogyam programme launched in Kollam

Aimed at students from Classes I to XII in all government and aided schools across the State, objective of the project is to ensure early intervention and systematic health monitoring for the younger generation

6 Feb 2026 7:47 pm
Kochi Corporation warns of 5,000 fine for unauthorised flex boards and banners

The Corporation issued the directive after noticing several such unauthorised installations at various locations within its limits

6 Feb 2026 7:29 pm
Keralas adopted daughter Pepita Seth becomes an Indian citizen at 84

The acclaimed writer and photographer has a decades-long bond with Kerala whose rituals, art and everyday life she documented for the world. A journey that began long ago and culminated in national recognition with the Padma Shri in 2012 now comes a full circle.

6 Feb 2026 7:29 pm
Kerala launches comprehensive school health programme

A collaborative project of the Health and General Education departments, Aksharam Arogyam will screen children for various health parameters, create comprehensive health documents of every child in a school, and issue them health cards

6 Feb 2026 7:28 pm
State-level narcotics control bureau to be set up in Excise dept.: Rajesh

134 new recruits join excise force as government strengthens enforcement

6 Feb 2026 7:27 pm
Lotus will bloom in Kerala, says BJP national president Nitin Nabin

Nabin praises BJP workers for keeping partys flag flying in the State despite adverse circumstances and for ending the LDFs 45-year-long rule in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation

6 Feb 2026 7:25 pm
Rights panel directs Kochi Corporation to take steps to install ANPR cameras

The directive comes against the backdrop of a fund shortage faced by Cochin Smart Mission Limited

6 Feb 2026 7:20 pm
Student enrolment up in govt. schools, says Kerala Assembly Speaker

Shamseer inaugurates new building at Government Lower Primary School,Kariyara

6 Feb 2026 6:59 pm
Mata Amritanandamayi inaugurates Youth 4 Nation chapter

Youth 4 Nation is a non-political movement aimed at inspiring university students across India to engage in constructive national development

6 Feb 2026 6:53 pm
Row over MBBS admissions at Asramam ESIC hospital

N.K. Premachandran, MP, accuses State Health department of sabotaging the 600-crore Centrally funded project; CPI(M) cites lack of infrastructure at the hospital reason for denying Essentiality Certificate

6 Feb 2026 6:32 pm
Forest dept. issues alert after four wild elephants in musth roam near Munnar town

Though the tuskers are not displaying aggressive behaviour at the moment, the public must strictly adhere to safety advisories, say officials

6 Feb 2026 6:14 pm
Foundation stone for Kerala Institute of Organ Transplantation to be laid in Kozhikode on February 7

In the first phase, 14 specialty departments and divisions will be established.

6 Feb 2026 5:21 pm
Moolampilly Day: 41 lost lives and 18 years later, justice remains a distant dream for evictees

Of the 316 displaced families, 41 evictees have died without receiving the support they were promised, while the Moolampilly Package Monitoring Committee has not convened in nearly six months.

6 Feb 2026 4:46 pm
Deepak death case: Sessions court defers order on Shimjithas bail plea to February 7

Court seeks interim police investigation report to proceed with further legal measures

6 Feb 2026 4:30 pm
Budget tourism gains traction in Kerala

Budget tourism initiative has generated a remarkable 106 crore in revenue by January 2026. In stark contrast, the States luxury caravan tourism, despite government subsidies aimed at boosting investment, has struggled to gain traction, with only 13 operational caravans and two caravan parks in service.

6 Feb 2026 4:25 pm
Ahead of UDFs Puthuyuga Yatra, V.D. Satheesan flags Keralas financial crisis and promises vision for States future

Opposition Leader attacks LDF and says Kerala has slipped into a severe financial crisis, forcing large numbers of youths to migrate out of the State, and warns that if the present situation continues, Kerala could turn into an old-age home within five years

6 Feb 2026 3:23 pm
Ramesh Chennithala says Transport Minister weakening KSRTC to benefit private operators in Kerala

Chennithala says the Ministers approach amounted to abandoning KSRTC to a slow death by failing to purchase new buses and not making necessary appointments

6 Feb 2026 1:35 pm
Kerala actor Maniyanpilla Raju arrested in hit-and-run case; let off on station bail

CCTV visuals show that the actors car knocked down a motorcycle and proceeded without stopping to check on the condition of the injured

6 Feb 2026 12:36 pm
Kerala CSR fund scam: FIR against four, including senior BJP leader A.N. Radhakrishnan

Scam relates to alleged cheating of people by falsely promising scooters and laptops at half price using CSR funds

6 Feb 2026 12:25 pm