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Response to anti-drugs campaign is overwhelming: Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala

As of the 76th day of the Operation Toofan campaign, 10,213 cases have been registered and 9,941 persons have been arrested; drugs worth more than 100 crore have been seized; no one will receive protection because of political affiliation, says Ramesh Chennithala

19 Aug 2026 10:39 pm
Sangh Parivar trying to capture educational institutions, alleges Aishe Ghosh

SFI leader accuses Kalady Sanskrit University Vice-Chancellor of not tolerating dissent or holding dialogue with protesting students

19 Aug 2026 10:25 pm
6 crore allotted for parking lot near Mangalavanam, Kerala High Court told

Parking lot to accommodate 250 cars; 3.35 crore earmarked for land lease fee

19 Aug 2026 10:17 pm
Open universities can expand higher education: Abdul Wahab

Open and distance learning offer opportunities for those unable to pursue conventional higher education to continue their studies and acquire new skills, says MP

19 Aug 2026 10:15 pm
SHRC orders immediate repair of damaged street lights in Kochi

Kochi Corporation secretary asked to accord top priority to complaints; action-taken report sought in three weeks

19 Aug 2026 10:04 pm
ED claims to have seized handwritten notes of Veena relating to fund transfer to Dubai

The notes contain the names of persons, amounts handled, spent besides the amount transferred to Dubai. The searches conducted on the premises related to Veena and the promoters of CMRL on May 27, 2026, yielded the documents, it says

19 Aug 2026 10:02 pm
Kerala High Court expresses dismay over Cochin Devaswom Board spending 28.44 lakh on officials quarters, vehicle

Court orders Kerala State Audit department to complete CDBs 2023-24 audit within three months

19 Aug 2026 9:45 pm
Kerala High Court directs Bar Council to publish list of 1,157 advocates without valid practice certificates

Petitioner alleges Bar Council is allowing advocates to practise without valid certifications

19 Aug 2026 9:30 pm
Boat safety: Beypore port issues guidelines for holiday services

Boat services must be operated only with valid registration, survey, and insurance certificates; boat owners must ensure that all passengers wear high-quality lifejackets

19 Aug 2026 9:19 pm
Kanthalloor faces serious drought, Collector gives nod to utilise funds for water distribution

The grama panchayat has been hit hard by deficient rainfall, prompting the District Collector to grant special sanction under the Disaster Management Act to utilise funds for drinking water distribution in the local body

19 Aug 2026 9:16 pm
Support widens for Dalit scholars protest at Malayalam varsity

Anagha Sasi, a research scholar in the Department of Environmental Studies at Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University, is on an indefinite protest seeking action against teachers and others over alleged caste-based abuse and harassment

19 Aug 2026 9:05 pm
Student attacked after reporting drug use at Thodupuzha institute

The victim informed faculty about three students regularly using ganja, but after he provided video evidence, the school failed to take action and instead, the accused retaliated violently.

19 Aug 2026 9:02 pm
Admission supervisory, fee regulatory panels for professional colleges in Keralam reconstituted

Former High Court judge K.P. Balachandran is the chairperson of both the committees

19 Aug 2026 8:39 pm
19 Aug 2026 8:25 pm
Abhimanyu murder case: Ernakulam Sessions Court to announce schedule of trial on August 21

The Kerala High Court had earlier directed that the trial be completed within four months, on a petition from the victims mother

19 Aug 2026 8:23 pm
Beyond Words photo exhibition begins in Keralams Kozhikode

The exhibition features around 30 photographs by photojournalists from various dailies in Kozhikode

19 Aug 2026 8:20 pm
Now, last-mile courier delivery for Keralams water-bound communities

DTDC Express Ltd launches DTDC Vallam Express, a pioneering waterway-based last-mile delivery service designed to bring parcel deliveries directly to the doorsteps of Keralams water-bound communities.

19 Aug 2026 8:20 pm
Kerala Agricultural University Agri Business Incubator honours academic achievers, award-winning entrepreneurs and FPOs

KAU V-C appreciates the significant role played by the Agri Business Incubator in supporting farmers in their transition from agricultural production to value addition, entrepreneurship and market development

19 Aug 2026 8:19 pm
Action against SFI leader in Calicut varsity snowballs into controversy

While the SFIs State leadership terms the sacking of M. Abhinand from the varsity hostel as a revengeful act by the Vice-Chancellor, the varsity authorities claim that no political or personal reasons were involved in the action taken against him

19 Aug 2026 8:17 pm
CWC orders probe into attack on minor boy in Keralams Kozhikode alleging theft

CWC directs District Police Chief (Kozhikode Rural) to conduct inquiry and take appropriate action; boy and family provided counselling before he was shifted to a temporary shelter

19 Aug 2026 8:08 pm
Kasaragod Collector proposes Periye as AIIMS site, submits report to Keralam govt.

Central requirements include a minimum of 200 acres of land at a suitable location, road connectivity, adequate availability of water and electricity and land and infrastructure facilities. Collector Arjun Pandian says the site meets all requirements. The move is likely to benefit endosulfan exposure victims

19 Aug 2026 8:05 pm
Kerala High Court dismisses petition by bodybuilder challenging KAT order staying his basic training for appointment as Inspector

Division Bench of Justice Anil K. Narendran and Justice S. Muralee Krishna says it cannot allow the request of Shinu Chovva as the State has decided to reconsider his appointment order

19 Aug 2026 7:58 pm
New initiative to improve primary students proficiency in Mathematics, languages

Revive-Navajeevanam is being implemented by Samagra Shiksha Kerala as part of the 100-day programme of the government with the objective of increasing students proficiency in language and Mathematics.

19 Aug 2026 7:55 pm
P.S. Prashanth, Ajikumar remanded again in Sabarimala gold theft case

Arguments continue on their bail petitions, with the prosecution submitting additional digital and physical evidence linking them to the crime

19 Aug 2026 7:45 pm
Elephant corridors in Keralams Athirappilly to be restored, says Minister

Closure of traditional routes blamed for fuelling human-elephant conflict, says Shibu Baby John

19 Aug 2026 7:40 pm
Synthetic drug trafficking: Excise arrests seven more in Keralams Kozhikode

Two persons were earlier arrested following the seizure of 3 kg of MDMA from a car at Pantheerankavu

19 Aug 2026 7:36 pm
NIT-Calicut records highest-ever UG intake of over 1,600 students

Record-breaking cohort includes students enrolling in BTech, BArch and ITEP BSc-BEd programmes

19 Aug 2026 7:29 pm
Maintenance works sanctioned for units under Kerala State Textile Corporation Limited

Proposed project is meant to carry out urgent repairs and maintenance of major machinery as well as to carry out power house repair of units

19 Aug 2026 7:24 pm
Census 2027: Keralam Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vijayan slams questionnaire seeking details of parents religion, place of birth

He says any policy that links religion with citizenship is unacceptable, adding that it is a matter of concern that the UDF government in Keralam is silent on the issue

19 Aug 2026 6:58 pm
Bonus and Onam advance announced for RPL employees

Labour department has decided to grant a 20% bonus alongside an Onam advance of 10,000 to the employees of Rehabilitation Plantations Limited.

19 Aug 2026 6:37 pm
Kollam Corporation to kick off 10-Day Onaravam celebrations on August 20

The festivities will continue on August 21 at the Corporation Office with a series of cultural performances staged by councillors and employees.

19 Aug 2026 6:24 pm
Kerala High Court stays suspension of teacher over quiz question on V.D. Savarkar

Justice Viju Abraham directs that the disciplinary proceedings against the teacher may continue

19 Aug 2026 5:55 pm
Maya Rahul elected chairperson of Pala municipality in Keralam as LDF and Congress rebels join hands

Maya Rahul secures 16 votes, including votes of all the 12 Left Democratic Front (LDF) councillors, the three Congress rebels, and her own. Riya Bino Cheeramkuzhi, the United Democratic Front candidate, secures 10 votes

19 Aug 2026 5:29 pm