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Traffic curbs imposed on Thamarassery Ghat Pass amid heavy rainfall and landslip risks

Eco-tourism spots and water tourism destinations shut in Kozhikode district following the orders from the DIstrict Disaster Management Authority on Saturday.

1 Aug 2026 4:29 pm
Three killed in two road accidents in Thrissur

The first accident occurred around 4 a.m. near Ollur

1 Aug 2026 2:14 pm
Red alert, rising rivers and gridlocked roads, as heavy monsoon rain batters Thrissur

Blue alert issued at Peringalkuthu Dam, city reels under flooding and traffic chaos as authorities urge residents to stay indoors

1 Aug 2026 2:08 pm
Trader stabbed to death during clash near bar in Kozhikode, suspect arrested

Najeeb Mohammed, the accused, was arrested from Nadakkavu within a few hours after the incident

1 Aug 2026 1:13 pm
Kerala's Water Resources Department to draw up short and long-term development plans covering five years

The Revised Budget for 2026-27, presented by the UDF government, has earmarked 895.59 crore for water supply and sanitation

1 Aug 2026 1:05 pm
Landslip claims mother and son in Poonjar

The landslip occurred when a section of the hillside adjoining their house gave way following incessant rain, sending a large mass of earth crashing onto the building and burying it under debris

1 Aug 2026 12:33 pm
Heavy rain hits eastern parts of Ernakulam, DTPC shuts tourist spots

District Disaster Management Authority has advised those staying along the Muvattupuzha and Thodupuzha rivers to stay safe as water level in both the rivers have surpassed the dangerous mark

1 Aug 2026 11:54 am
Minor landslip disrupts access to tourist destination Ponmudi amid heavy rains

The collapse of the road edges has brought traffic heading to Ponmudi to a complete halt for the time being.

1 Aug 2026 11:53 am
How Keralas ageing population is reshaping housing demand

Keralas demographic transition is redefining residential planning through inclusive design, wellness and community-focused developments

1 Aug 2026 11:23 am
Kerala government to come up with draft framework for granting industry status to Malayalam cinema

Granting industry status and completing the initial formalities is part of the 100-day action plan of the UDF government, Minister for Cinema P.C. Vishnunadh told The Hindu

1 Aug 2026 11:16 am
IMD upgrades rain alert to red for 8 districts in Kerala after intense overnight rains

Extremely heavy rainfall is likely over the next 24 hours in Idukki, Kottayam, Pathanamthitta, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod

1 Aug 2026 10:58 am
Kerala prepares disaster-prevention measures as heavy rains lash States

Disaster prevention activities will be coordinated by the Revenue Minister A.P. Anilkumar

1 Aug 2026 10:43 am
Torrential rain unleashes landslips, floods across Kottayam, Pathanamthitta

The authorities have sounded a high alert across the high ranges and downstream areas amid fears of further landslips and flash floods

1 Aug 2026 10:31 am
ESA notification raises concern among people in hilly regions of Kerala

Farmer leaders say that with 131 villages from the State are now included in the draft notification, and nearly 1,500 sq km of farmlands and human habitations fall in the ecologically sensitive area (ESA) category

1 Aug 2026 10:27 am
At least one dead after landslip hits Idukki

Due to continued heavy rainfall, the Idukki District Collector has declared a holiday for all educational institutions in the district.

1 Aug 2026 8:58 am
Kerala HC directs State to operationalise promised NDPS Courts on time

The court was informed by the District Judiciary that there were a total of 8,422 NDPS cases pending in the State

1 Aug 2026 12:51 am
Digital land resurvey will continue, says government

The office of the Revenue Minister said the services of contract staff deployed for the survey had been temporarily stopped as part of a revamp

1 Aug 2026 12:24 am
4,970 files settled in adalat

The file adalat was organised as part of making the administration more efficient in the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Development department

1 Aug 2026 12:16 am
Man held after attempted attack on police personnel

The accused, identified as Sanu of Karimadom, allegedly barged into the Fort police station carrying a machete

31 Jul 2026 11:59 pm
31 Jul 2026 11:52 pm
How the Meenachil river tells stories of oppression and resilience

Abheesh Sasidharans raw, experimental performance, Meenachil R, inspires multiple ways of viewing history and current realities

31 Jul 2026 11:33 pm
HC directs Kochi Corporation to ready protocol on upkeep of footpaths

Corporation submits that remedial measures will be taken, and that not enough priority was given to pedestrians in the past

31 Jul 2026 11:14 pm
Election victories of Kerala MLAs challenged in High Court

Wins of Nemom MLA Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Kazhakuttam MLA V. Muraleedharan, Manalur MLA C. Ravindranath, Guruvayur MLA N.K. Akbar, Kuttanad MLA Reji Cheriyan, and Thrissur MLA Rajan J. Pallan in the May 2026 Assembly elections challenged

31 Jul 2026 9:15 pm
FYUGP review panel submits interim report, recommends uniform academic framework across universities

Panel recommends the formation of an Inter-University Board of Studies Committee to ensure uniformity in curricula, internship mechanism, examination methods and evaluation standards in universities

31 Jul 2026 9:07 pm
Kerala High Court orders panchayat to compensate stray dog attack victim

The Kerala High Court has ordered the Eruvessy grama panchayat to compensate 10,000 to a victim of a stray dog attack dating back to 2007, citing the local bodys failure to fulfill its legal responsibilities.

31 Jul 2026 8:59 pm
KSU workers held after scuffle during march to PSC office in Keralas Kasaragod

Agitation follows a Crime Branch investigation report alleging a conspiracy by PSC officials to derail recruitment to the post of Chief (Industry and Infrastructure) in the State Planning Board

31 Jul 2026 8:57 pm
Kerala government to promote crop patterns, expedite surveys to curb human-wildlife conflict

Decisions taken at a joint meeting of Ministers from various departments chaired byForest Minister Shibu Baby John on Friday to improve inter-departmental coordination and expediteprocedures related to human-wildlife conflict

31 Jul 2026 8:57 pm
Kerala HC stays police association reorganisation order on petition by KPOA as well

Earlier, the court had stayed the order, reorganising police associations in the State, on a petition filed by the KPA too

31 Jul 2026 8:49 pm
Two-year-old saved from lethal paraquat poisoning at SAT Hospital in Keralas Thiruvananthapuram

Paraquat poisoning is regarded as one of the most lethal forms of pesticide poisoning that doctors may encounter in clinical practice as it can cause complications and death within hours of its ingestion

31 Jul 2026 8:46 pm
Gaur attack: Minister Shibu Baby John visits bereaved family in Kulathupuzha

Basheer, a headload worker, tragically lost his life in a wild gaur attack in Kulathupuzha on Thursday

31 Jul 2026 8:44 pm
One dead, two missing as fishing boat capsizes off Neendakara

The deceased has been identified as 76-year-old Rajeevan, a fisher and the boats owner residing at Puthanthura

31 Jul 2026 8:36 pm
Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala expresses displeasure over letter from his department which aided KAAPA-accused BJP councillor to secure leave

The letter was sent to Sugathan in response to his request for an escort parole to take part in the council meeting in Thiruvananthapuram. Though the request was rejected, the letter further goes on to detail ways in which he can avoid disqualification

31 Jul 2026 8:24 pm
Storage increases by 2 per cent in Idukki reservoir

According to data from the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) Dam Safety Wing, the water level in the dam reached 2,330.90 feet (31% capacity) on Friday, compared to 2,375.98 feet (70% capacity) on the same day last year.

31 Jul 2026 8:22 pm
Orange alert for 9 Kerala districts on August 1

A Yellow alert has been issued for remaining five districts, Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha and Kottayam, where isolated heavy rainfall is likely.

31 Jul 2026 8:10 pm
Nurses intensify agitation at Jubilee Mission hospital in Keralas Thrissur by blocking emergency gate

The protest demanding revision of wages, which began in March, has now crossed around 120 days, with the nurses accusing the hospital management of failing to address their demands despite repeated rounds of discussions

31 Jul 2026 8:08 pm
Kozhikode Corporation to provide temporary facility for beach fire station

The Corporations intervention comes amid concerns that relocating the beach fire station to Meenchanda would delay the response to fire emergencies in key commercial areas where the risk of fire accidents is relatively high

31 Jul 2026 8:04 pm
34% monsoon deficit, bleak August outlook set alarm bells ringing in Kerala

By the end of July, Kerala received just 853.8 mm of rain, well below the normal 1,301.7 mm. This raises concerns of a potential drought, particularly if the monsoon remains weak in August and September. An impending El Nio threaten to further diminish rainfall prospects.

31 Jul 2026 8:02 pm
18 sacks of banned tobacco products seized after van overturns in Keralas Thrissur; two flee

Accident at Pannithadam on KecheryAkkikavu bypass exposes concealed tobacco haul; police launch hunt for suspects

31 Jul 2026 7:50 pm
Fire at flat raises safety concerns over older high-rises in Kochi, renews call for aerial ladder platform

Officials cite poor access and lack of open space as major hurdles in tackling fires in older high-rise buildings; Fire and Rescue Services say process to procure aerial ladder platform is under way amid renewed demand

31 Jul 2026 7:47 pm
Koodathayi serial murder case: investigating officer appears before special court

With the deposition of investigating officer R. Haridas, the trial in the Roy Thomas murder case, the first among the six Koodathayi serial murder cases to reach this stage, is approaching its final phase. Once the evidence is closed, the court is expected to pronounce its judgment in the coming weeks.

31 Jul 2026 7:28 pm
Effective utilisation of CSR funds to boost infra in govt. hospitals: Kerala Health Minister

Muraleedharan launches MSc in Medical Bioinformatics, medicinal plant garden, public health YouTube channel and e-learning studio at Kerala University of Health Sciences; he calls for evidence-based health care and stronger government medical infrastructure

31 Jul 2026 7:14 pm
Unmadham movie review: Shahi Kabirs promising meta-narrative loses steam while juggling genres

Despite an impressive performance from Kunchacko Boban, Unmadham, directed by Kiran Das and written by Shahi Kabir, is a convenient police procedural with few genre highs

31 Jul 2026 6:59 pm
Differences in Keralas ruling front over PM SHRI out in the open

A day after UDF convener Adoor Prakash mentioned the governments decision to go ahead with the scheme, P.K. Kunhalikutty of the Indian Union Muslim League says no discussions were held in the UDF on the issue; Adoor Prakash too backtracks on his statement, says decision depends on subcommittees report

31 Jul 2026 6:53 pm
Kerala to approach Centre after completing preparatory studies for financial aid for Port City project

The Centre had informed the State that the memorandum submitted to it lacked feasibility study, techno-economic report or DPR in respect of specified projects, and therefore it is not possible to give specific commitment for financial support or timelines at this stage

31 Jul 2026 6:47 pm