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Shrinking Central allocation and rising prices have left Keralams traditional fishers and ration-card holders struggling to secure adequate supplies of kerosene. Sarath Babu George examines the challenges of sustaining livelihoods and the hurdles in transitioning to cleaner fuels

Academy to hold consultations with experts on the possibility of establishing a folklore university in the State

He was arrested following a complaint by a schoolteacher from Kodiyathur, who alleged that he cheated her of 4.85 lakh

The department has sought the restriction for a period of six months, during which the firms would be required to procure medicines through authorised medical depots within Keralam

Rise in vector and water-borne diseases due to intermittent rain remains a major health concern; local bodies told to strengthen implementation of Arogyabheri, a year-long epidemic prevention action plan that focusses on disease prevention

Affidavit filed by Board members says that the vacancy of two members is not sufficient reason to invalidate the Board

Forest department recently dismantled illegal fences that had obstructed traditional elephant passages, acting on a directive issued by the Idukki District Collector; the tusker had remained confined to an area for the past 18 months because of the obstruction

Railways asked to provide its share in addition to the States contribution; project cost estimated at 3,800 crore in 2023

At the centre of the discontent are allegations that Assembly seats were allocated on financial considerations, senior leaders were denied their due, and key decisions were taken without adequately consulting sections of the party

Traffic restrictions will be in place in Kozhikode city from 4 p.m. on Friday. The restrictions will cover the route from Ramanattukara-Airport Road junction through Thondayad, Arayidathupalam, Mavoor Road, Mananchira, Palayam, and Pushpa Junction to Chalappuram

Court seeks details of vehicles travelling at speeds exceeding 150 kmph and follow-up action taken; government asked to specify time needed to introduce a centralised monitoring system

Construction will begin after the land required for the project is transferred from the Forest department and the necessary clearances are obtained

Court directs District Legal Services Authority to provide additional compensation under the victim compensation scheme

Land acquisition notification issued in 2017, but process yet to begin; affected residents reject rehabilitation package, demand original package or 15 lakh; proposed acquisition of 99.3235 hectares in Keezhallur under review over sites unsuitability for runway expansion

State government has given approval to establish the facility at Government Engineering College, Idukki. The centre aims to leverage innovative technology to revive a sector grappling with multiple crises

Suhail Sajeev was brought to the site around 10 a.m., and the process was completed within 30 minutes

After tabling the report of the expert committee headed by former Planning Commission Member-Secretary Sudha Pillai in the Assembly, he says government will examine the report and consider ordering an investigation, adding that the transactions of the KIIFB, which the previous LDF government used as a special purpose vehicle to finance major infrastructure projects, had resulted in huge losses for the government

The 74-year-old farmer, fondly known as Nellachan, passed away on Wednesday around 3.30 p.m. while undergoing treatment for a heart-related ailment at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital

The motion was adopted amid opposition from the Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs in the House

The use of LPG cylinders will be banned within the temple premises to prevent accidents.

The seven youths arrested in connection with the murder remanded in judicial custody

Ruling UDF supports the resolution passed by CPI MLA K. Rajan, while two BJP MLAs oppose it

The SIT is analysing digital evidence to establish whether a wider network was involved and identify those who may have directed the attack

Projects implemented through KIIFB would take at least 30 years to complete if funded entirely through regular budgetary allocations, says former Finance Minister

Ahead of the arrival of the northeast monsoon, maximum temperature fell appreciably in Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram districts

Police said the group was allegedly selling MDMA to students and young people in Malappuram, Vengara and Mankada areas

Case filed after complaint by an advocate commissioner. Four unidentified persons too named as accused

Report tabled in Assembly says Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Boards functioning has 'significant detrimental impact on future fiscal trajectory of the State

In Kavvayi, 40 kilometres from Kannur, a man becomes a god. For visitors willing to trade sleep for firelight, the Kaliyattam festival at the Sree Kathivanoor Veeran temple offers one of Keralas most intense cultural experiences. We travel to show you how and why you should experience this

Pinarayi, his daughter T. Veena and son-in-law Mohamed Riyas can either challenge registration of FIR against them or approach Supreme Court against Kerala HC order denying them leave to challenge Single Judges order directing FIR registration, according to legal experts close to the former CM

A fire was deliberately set at Blossom Nursery, located in front of the historic Kadavumbhagam Synagogue in Ernakulam, around 2.40 a.m. on October 12, 2026

In his appeal, Thachankary contended that there were irregularities in the sanction order issued to prosecute him and that the prosecution had miscalculated his rental income, property income, payments made by his relatives, and properties acquired by his wife

Forest Minister and Revenue Minister explain govt stand after LDF moves adjournment motion to discuss hardships faced by farmers and other residents on account of September 23 order by Idukki Collector

Referring to Rahul Gandhi's remarks likening Delhi protests demanding resignation of Gyanesh Kumar to a 'thandav, Sreelekha allegedly said the Congress leader was 'displaying the restlessness and frenzy when drugs in excess quantities enter the body

In their appeals, Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter T. Veena and Mohamed Riyas claimed that they were not heard by the single judge before issuing October 9 direction to register FIR

Officials say preventive measures will be strengthened and vaccination coverage expanded with the help of other government departments in the coming days

Womans brother breaks into house after hearing her screams; accused in critical condition

The team entrusted with implementing Land Reforms 2.0 is focussed on examining the legality of converting plantations into multi-crop land, determining the extent of landholdings, and easing land acquisition for public projects; it has not been mandated to address the pressing concerns of the landless, says forum

Commission says the reported move could deter people from seeking information under the RTI Act; Kochi Corporation had decided to refer details of frequent RTI applicants to the Vigilance for a probe into their financial backgrounds; SIC to seek a copy of the Corporations resolution, if any, and decide on the issue after receiving its response