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Keralam government begins to examine Enforcement Directorates report seeking registration of case against Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan in CMRL pay-off case

ED sends 25-page report to State Police Chief (SPC) Ravada A. Chandrasekhar under Section 66(2) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, enclosing findings and supporting evidence from its investigation. The SPCs scrutiny of the ED report will determine whether the material warrants registration of a First Information Report, referral to the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau, or any other legally permissible action

8 Sep 2026 4:34 pm
INL accuses Keralam Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan of pushing PM SHRI scheme through backdoor

INL State president Ahammad Devarkovil and general secretary Kasim Irikkur accuse V.D. Satheesan of trying to facilitate implementation of PM-SHRI in Keralam in a manner favourable to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and the BJP

8 Sep 2026 4:09 pm
Kerala HC stays trial in 2016 Puttingal fireworks accident case

Court seeks States explanation on change of public prosecutor in proceedings before trial court. The incident in Kollam district had killed 109 people and injured 280 others

8 Sep 2026 4:04 pm
Man absconding for 29 years in attempt-to-murder case arrested in Keralams Kannur

Fazal was wanted in connection with an attempt-to-murder case registered over the attack on Azhikode native Sunil Kumar with a deadly weapon on January 3, 1997

8 Sep 2026 3:50 pm
Cochin Devaswom Board launches multi-pronged probe into alleged manipulation of Ernakulam Siva Temple accounts

Internal Vigilance and audit wings of CDB have been tasked with investigating the allegations and submitting reports

8 Sep 2026 3:28 pm
Another crash into parked lorry on NH 544 raises highway safety concerns in Keralam

Container truck rams goods vehicle at Nandikkara on NH 544, days after eight students from T.N. were killed in a similar crash at Kaipamangalam on NH 66

8 Sep 2026 2:54 pm
Don Palatharas Ekadesham to premiere at Filmfest Aachen 2026 in Germany

Set to be screened at the festival on September 25, Ekadesham stars Roshan Mathew, Divya Prabha, Jithin Puthenchery, Vinay Forrt, Santhy Balachandran and Mahesh Narayanan

8 Sep 2026 2:28 pm
Keralam Civil Supplies dept mandates mechanism under Collectors to ensure multiplexes provide free drinking water

The direction was issued after the ongoing inspections based on complaints of overpricing of food and beverages in multiplexes found the non-availability of free drinking water to theatre-goers

8 Sep 2026 11:59 am
CPI(M) in Keralam steps up attack on G. Sudhakaran, seeks details of election funds

CPI(M) Alappuzha district secretariat member H. Salam launches sharp attack on Ambalappuzha MLA G. Sudhakaran, accusing him of financial irregularities and challenging him to come clean on his assets

8 Sep 2026 11:03 am
Head of Zamorin's family of Kozhikode passes away

Mr. Raja was a resident of Chinthavalappu in Kozhikode City. He took charge as the head of the family in June 2025 after the demise of K.C. Ramachandran Raja, a management expert, whose tenure at the helm spanned only a couple of months.

8 Sep 2026 8:47 am
Rights panel seeks steps to resolve drinking water shortage in Cheranalloor panchayat in Keralams Kochi

Residents of wards 7 and 8 in Chittoor area of the panchayat have not received drinking water from the Kerala Water Authority for two weeks, according to the SHRC

8 Sep 2026 1:43 am
Private bus employee arrested and remanded as police draw flak for initial bail in Keralams Kochi

Muhammed Ansar, 24, a native of Kannur, was arrested after invoking Section 132 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for assaults or use of criminal force to deter a public servant from discharging their duty

8 Sep 2026 1:43 am
Authorities must show leniency while asking members of SC/ST communities to prove their caste status: Kerala High Court

Denial of constitutionally guaranteed privileges to members of SC/ST communities must only be in exceptional cases of apparent fraud that is established through material independently available to the State

8 Sep 2026 1:42 am
Dry spell, cloud-free sky push temperature above normal at many places in Keralam

The IMD has issued a heat alert warning of hot and humid conditions at isolated places in Keralam until September 9

7 Sep 2026 9:10 pm
Kozhikode MP writes to parliamentary panel on bifurcation of Palakkad division

Detachment of the Mangaluru area from the Palakkad division and its merger with the Hubballi division will lead to shifting of key interchange boundaries, stripping Palakkad of its most critical operational assets, says Raghavan

7 Sep 2026 9:04 pm
Keralam to focus on continuity of care in NCD management

Hridayaragam initiative will begin as a pilot in Vattiyurkavu in Thiruvananthapuram, Idukki, and Nilambur to address the growing prevalence of chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension, which currently affect one in four and one in three adults, respectively.

7 Sep 2026 8:40 pm
Adivasi-Dalit groups to launch campaign against Land Reform 2.0

The move could pave the way for the concentration of land in the hands of large corporate interests, they say

7 Sep 2026 8:31 pm
Two killed, 2 injured after building under demolition collapses

The deceased have been identified as Joy P.J., 61, a resident of Kothamangalam, and Anoop Mathew, 45, a resident of Malayinkeezhu.

7 Sep 2026 8:29 pm
Orthodox church seeks exclusion of inhabited areas from Western Ghats ESA

Malankara Association secretary Biju Oommen said the government should intervene to ensure that inhabited areas and agricultural land were excluded from the ESA and that its limits were confined to forest areas

7 Sep 2026 7:59 pm
Keralam forms high-level monitoring committee to implement SC orders on stray dogs

It will oversee the setting up of a sufficient number of shelters for stray dogs, formation of squads for Animal Birth Control-related measures and the possibility of legal action against those who hamper these activities

7 Sep 2026 7:59 pm
MYL Kozhikode district conference from September 9 to 11

Anchored by the central slogan Youths Correction in Times of Injustice, the three-day event, Insaaf Bagh, will feature leadership camps, delegate sessions, panel interactions, and cultural presentations.

7 Sep 2026 7:40 pm
Not just connections, outdated smartphones too a problem, say anganwadi workers

Women and Child Development department has issued order sanctioning transition of official SIM connection of anganwadi workers from the current service provider to alternative ones

7 Sep 2026 7:33 pm
Medical college students in Kozhikode seek better hostel facilities

Students stage token protest on the campus, demanding that steps be taken to open the new hostel buildings whose construction has already been completed

7 Sep 2026 7:11 pm
2,799 booked for drunk driving in Keralam; licenses of 884 recommended for cancellation

Highway patrol units across the State have been instructed to continue regular inspections in the coming days and take stringent action against repeat offenders

7 Sep 2026 6:43 pm
Keralam CM V.D. Satheesan writes to Centre to hold a detailed review of safety measures on NH 66

V.D. Satheesan urges Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to carry out an urgent review of safety measures on NH-66. He calls for enhanced traffic management, effective signage, and strict regulations against illegal parking.

7 Sep 2026 6:27 pm
Frequent power disruptions affect residents of Vyttila, trigger protests

Residents of Vyttila Janatha and Ponnurunni divisions have been at the receiving end with frequent disruptions in power supply at the night since August 1

7 Sep 2026 5:32 pm
E. coli presence in bottled water in Keralams Kochi points at need to ensure water traceability

Kochi Corporation moots making it mandatory for hotels to use only Kerala Water Authority water, which would help ensure use of safe water and enable traceability

7 Sep 2026 4:04 pm
Political parties scramble to finalise candidates for low-stakes Ayyappankkavu bypoll in Kochi Corporation

In the 76-member council, now reduced to 75 following the vacancy in Ayyappankkavu, the UDF commands the support of 47 members, including an independent. The main Opposition LDF remains restricted to 22, while the BJP holds six seats

7 Sep 2026 3:57 pm
Family gatherings begin in Keralams Kozhikode ahead of CPI(M)s three-day extended State conference from Sept. 13

Main agenda of meeting is to discuss the debacle of LDF and CPI(M) in Assembly elections and devise ways to rejuvenate cadre

7 Sep 2026 3:32 pm
Keralams Muttil tree-felling case: court defers framing of charges against Augustine brothers to Sept. 11

The adjournment followed a plea by the accused seeking suspension of proceedings until the Kerala High Court considers their request to stay trial court proceedings on September 8

7 Sep 2026 3:17 pm
K. Achuthan, senior Congress leader and former Chittur MLA in Keralam, dies

He represented Chittur in the Kerala Assembly from 1996 to 2016.

7 Sep 2026 2:29 pm
Thrissur accident that killed 8 T.N. students: Forensic surgeon indicates possible alcohol use

Preliminary post-mortem findings suggest the victims may have consumed alcohol; samples sent for detailed lab tests

7 Sep 2026 2:12 pm
Kerala HC allows Ansiba Hassans petition, directs Magistrate to freshly consider her complaint against actor Lakshmipriya

Ansiba had approached High Courtchallenging an order of Magistrate Court, which had refused to register a case based on her complaint against a video allegedly containing sexually coloured and defamatory statements regarding her

7 Sep 2026 1:41 pm
Award-winning Keralam filmmaker R. Sarath passes away

He is known for his contemplative cinema that expressed environmental concerns

7 Sep 2026 11:05 am
Dry spell pushes temperatures above normal at many places in Keralam

IMD issues heat alert warning of hot and humid conditions at isolated places in Keralam until September 8

7 Sep 2026 10:37 am
Keralam gym trainer arrested for allegedly drugging and sexually assaulting minor

A special squad took the accused into custody at Atholi on Sunday and recorded his arrest under sections of POCSO Act

7 Sep 2026 10:06 am
Kochi Metros Pink Line stations to showcase Keralams cultural heritage

Each of the 11 stations on the Kakkanad extension will feature a distinct theme rooted in the States art and traditions. Themes range from cartoons and handloom to Kathakali, Kalaripayattu and Theyyam.

7 Sep 2026 9:41 am
Keralam govt to decide on PM-SHRI scheme after cabinet panel report: Minister

Samsudheen said there were differences between the Centre and the State over the implementation of the scheme

6 Sep 2026 11:22 pm
Private bus operators threaten indefinite strike in Keralam

Say the recommendations of an expert committee appointed to address their concerns are inadequate

6 Sep 2026 11:17 pm
6 Sep 2026 11:06 pm
Four police officers in Kalady suspended for alleged custodial torture

The action followed a complaint by a taxi driver who alleged that the four officers brutally assaulted him after taking him into custody from his house on September 2 in connection with a case involving one of his friends.

6 Sep 2026 10:47 pm
Suresh Gopi opens toll gates after seeing long queue of vehicles in Keralams Thrissur

According to the police, the Union Minister was travelling from Thrissur towards Ernakulam when he saw vehicles queued up for more than two kilometres on both sides of the toll plaza

6 Sep 2026 10:09 pm