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Kochi-Theni greenfield highway project put on hold

The 151-km-long project was envisioned about a decade ago to decongest the 121-km-long NH 85 corridor between Kochi and Munnar

7 Jun 2026 9:19 pm
Govt. has stepped up preventive measures against Shigella: Kerala Health Minister

Muraleedharan says Food Safety officials have been directed to carry out checks at restaurants and wayside eateries to ensure that food safety norms are being followed

7 Jun 2026 8:53 pm
Govt steps in to prevent salary disruption in cultural institutions

Temporary charge assigned as vacancies stall routine functioning across key bodies

7 Jun 2026 8:48 pm
Benny Thomas, Additional Private Secretary to Electricity Minister Sunny Joseph, resigns amid nepotism allegation

The appointment of Benny, who is the brother-in-law of Sunny, to the post had drawn criticism from the Opposition Left Democratic Front

7 Jun 2026 8:37 pm
Addicts can seek treatment, get legal relief under NDPS Act: Thrissur Rural police

Initiative under Section 64A aims at rehabilitation while crackdown on drug mafia continues

7 Jun 2026 8:34 pm
No plans to privatise public health sector, says K.Muraleedharan

The State government only plans to make use of CSR funds of major corporates for the construction of new buildings in government hospitals, the Minister said

7 Jun 2026 8:33 pm
Drainage work begins on KoorkencheryKuruppam road in Thrissur to tackle waterlogging

Thrissur Corporation launches project under PQC road scheme; major relief expected for commuters and traders

7 Jun 2026 8:04 pm
Robbery in Mannuthy in Thrissur; 40 sovereigns of gold looted after house owner tied up

Three-member gang breaks in before dawn, escapes with cash and jewellery; police launch probe

7 Jun 2026 7:33 pm
Rajan Gurukkal, Rajan Varughese step down as KSHEC vice-chairperson, member secretary

The duo were instrumental in shaping several key higher education reforms including the introduction of the FYUGP, the establishment of the SAAC and the KIRF

7 Jun 2026 7:27 pm
Case registered over caste discrimination complaint by woman in Thiruvananthapuram

She alleged that the bus coordinator of a school where she was working as a bus attendant subjected her to caste-based abuse and terminated her service unlawfully

7 Jun 2026 7:10 pm
Global Travel Market 2026 in Kerala clocks over 60,000 B2B meets

Around 2,000 domestic buyers and 100 international buyers participated in the mart, which featured 228 stalls representing leading tourism and hospitality stakeholders from across India

7 Jun 2026 6:58 pm
Kerala Agricultural University releases new green chilli variety

The new variety promises high yield, quality fruits and field tolerance to major production constraints, according to the college authorities

7 Jun 2026 6:45 pm
CM Satheesan remembers Salim Kumar as a brother as condolences pour in for actor

Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan said that he was at short of words to mourn Salim Kumar, who was like a member of his own family

7 Jun 2026 4:47 pm
Salim Kumar: a mimicry artiste par excellence before taking over the film arena

The art brought Salim Kumar fame and made him a sought-after performer in the famed Kalabhavan troupe and in foreign shows; it paved the way for his entry into the film industry

7 Jun 2026 11:52 am
Versatile actor Salim Kumar passes away aged 57

He had been rushed to a private hospital with fever and shortness of breath in the early hours of June 6, and placed on ventilator support

7 Jun 2026 1:28 am
Salim Kumar: the ultimate meme king

For three years after winning the National Award in 2011, the genial actor had stayed away from silver screen due to poor health. Yet he remained alive in public memory, thanks largely to memes that liberally drew on his image and witty dialogues, giving them a sharp satirical edge

7 Jun 2026 12:58 am
From ignominy, Salim Kumar took firm strides to national acclaim

In 1997, he was dropped from a film for his lack of acting prowess. Thirteen years later, the National Film Award came his way through Adaminte Makan Abu. Salim Kumar, who has acted in 250-odd films, was a lively presence in the Malayalam film industry for three decades, switching effortlessly from comedy to character roles.

7 Jun 2026 12:29 am
A mimicry artiste par excellence before taking over the film arena

The art brought Salim Kumar fame and made him a sought-after performer in the famed Kalabhavan troupe and in foreign shows; it paved the way for his entry into the film industry

7 Jun 2026 12:23 am
History-sheeter arrested for assaulting man, son

Shyamkumar alias Thakaraparambu Kuttan, attacked Rajesh Kumar and his son, who questioned him for blocking the road

6 Jun 2026 11:33 pm
Metro extension, GIFT City among govt.s top priorities for Ernakulam, says Minister

State government will identify the districts development requirements and expedite key infrastructure projects, says Roji M. John

6 Jun 2026 9:42 pm
Kerala High Court honoured with e-governance award

DCMS received the Gold Award in the category Innovation by Use of AI and Other New Age Technologies for Providing Citizen-centric Services (State and State PSUs) from among 104 entries

6 Jun 2026 9:35 pm
Fan turns room into a tribute to his idol ahead of World Cup

From the roof to the floor and from bedsheets to doormats, the room of Muhammed Roshan, 24, has been customised around the twin themes of Portugal and football icon Cristiano Ronaldo

6 Jun 2026 9:34 pm
SC ruling on creamy layer prompts demand for JEE category revision

SC holds that parental income from salary and agriculture cannot be the sole basis for determining creamy layer status. In Kerala, OBC students are denied non-creamy layer certificates if their parents earn more than 8 lakh annually through salary or agriculture, forcing them to apply for JEE under the general category. Students now argue that SC order makes many of those denied NCL certificates eligible for OBC reservation.

6 Jun 2026 9:18 pm
UDF govt. in Kerala to scrap proposal to procure paddy through cooperatives

The previous LDF government had, during its final months in office, announced a pilot project to route paddy procurement through cooperative societies in Palakkad district

6 Jun 2026 8:55 pm
100-day action plan to strengthen functioning of Palakkad medical college

Minister K.A. Thulasi says urgent steps will be taken to fill vacancies of teaching and non-teaching staff at the medical college

6 Jun 2026 8:43 pm
Heavy rain lashes northern, central Kerala; orange alert for seven districts on June 7

State is likely to witness active monsoon conditions for three more days with heavy to very heavy rains forecast in central and northern districts

6 Jun 2026 8:40 pm
Karuvannur loan scam: CPI(M) vows legal fight after PMLA court issues summons

BJP, Congress demand resignations of A.C. Moideen MLA; K. Radhakrishnan, MP

6 Jun 2026 8:23 pm
Third ro-ro ferry will be launched within a month, says Kochi Mayor

The new vessel will have the capacity to accommodate 14 trucks, 12 cars, and 50 passengers and has been designed to address the shortcomings of the existing ro-ro fleet

6 Jun 2026 8:12 pm