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Pineapple farmers in Kerala feel the heat as prices plummet

The summer season, one of the most lucrative times for the farmers with sales and demand usually skyrocketing for the fruit, is showing a depressing reversal this time around

22 Apr 2026 1:27 am
Keralas agriculture sector reels under severe rain deficit

Palakkad, Malappuram, Kollam, and Idukki among the worst-a ected districts in terms of rainfall de ciency this summer season; farmers say that summer crops, which are at present in the critical tillering stage, are struggling to survive the extreme temperature

22 Apr 2026 1:24 am
Implementation of guidelines could have averted Thrissur fireworks accident, experts say

The P.S. Gopinathan Commission, which probed the Puttingal tragedy, had suggested extensive safety measures, including a risk assessment exercise by the District Disaster Management Authority at least a fortnight in advance and necessary arrangements for disaster management

21 Apr 2026 10:39 pm
Making vacations enjoyable for differently abled students

For differently abled students, resource teachers under the Kilimanoor BRC in Thiruvananthapuram of the Samagra Shiksha Kerala have arranged an own programme titled Veettukkoottam

21 Apr 2026 10:05 pm
21 Apr 2026 10:04 pm
Summer showers bring relief to residents in Kerala; heat, humid weather to continue

The rain, after a long spell of oppressive heat and humidity, brings much-needed relief to people, especially in cities like Thiruvananthapuram, where the majority of the weather stations recorded rainfall

21 Apr 2026 9:45 pm
A few seconds between life and death: a workers miraculous escape from Mundathikode blast

With barely seconds separating him from certain death, Olakkenkil Wilson ran, straight into life

21 Apr 2026 9:39 pm
Minimum marks: learning support classes begin amid confusion in Kerala

Teachers organisations allege lack of planning; classes being held for the sake of it, they say

21 Apr 2026 9:20 pm
Decision to repatriate mortal remains to be made on the basis of citizenship, rules: Kerala HC

The court was hearing a plea seeking a direction to repatriate the mortal remains of a person, who died in the U.K., to India; the person had acquired U.K. citizenship

21 Apr 2026 9:15 pm
Kozhikode DCC president seeks action against Perambra returning officer

K. Praveenkumar also claims that the returning officer for Koyilandy and other officials visited the JDT Islam Education Complex premises on Tuesday

21 Apr 2026 9:14 pm
Mundathikode fireworks tragedy: an afternoon that turned into chaos

A routine day of Thrissur Pooram preparations turns into a nightmare as blasts rip through sheds, leaving death, chaos and unanswered questions

21 Apr 2026 9:07 pm
VACB busts soil mafia nexus in Statewide crackdown; 14 officials apprehended for graft

The raids covering 72 offices across Kerala, including all 14 district mining and geology offices, expose widespread destruction of hills where soil was removed without requisite permits

21 Apr 2026 9:03 pm
PM announces relief for Thrissur fireworks blast victims

2 lakh aid for families of deceased; CM orders full-scale medical response as magisterial inquiry begins

21 Apr 2026 8:59 pm
Thrissur fireworks unit blast: CM, Opposition leader express condolences

Pinarayi Vijayan directs government machinery to be prepared to ensure medical assistance to those affected by the explosion

21 Apr 2026 8:41 pm
Procedure for correcting errors in last name simplified in Kerala

Changes will be applicable to those who want to expand their initials, to change name after marriage and to correct spelling mistakes

21 Apr 2026 8:39 pm
Allegations of irregularities resurface in government college Principal appointments

A section of teachers approach Kerala Administrative Tribunal alleging that the appointments were made by bypassing the University Grants Commission norms

21 Apr 2026 8:25 pm
Snakebite death of child in Thrissur: lawyer seeks compensation for family

Two children were bitten by a snake at Mattathur, Thrissur, while they were asleep inside their house. One had died and other is undergoing treatment

21 Apr 2026 8:22 pm
Drying Bharathapuzha exposes impact of human intervention

Despite presence of numerous check dams and regulators, nearly 100 local bodies along the river and its tributaries are grappling with water scarcity

21 Apr 2026 7:45 pm
21 Apr 2026 7:27 pm
Nettayam clash: BJP demands action against police officers

BJP will go ahead with legal measures as well as strong protests until its demands are met, says R. Sreelekha

21 Apr 2026 7:22 pm
Kerala advised to revise DPR of semi-high speed rail corridor on broad gauge

The K-Rail has been advised to revise the DPR in consultation with Western Railway

21 Apr 2026 7:08 pm
Several injured in blast at fireworks unit in Keralas Thrissur ahead of Pooram

At least eight workers critically injured in explosion at facility preparing materials for Thiruvambady wing for Thrissur Pooram. Unconfirmed reports suggest around 40 people may have been inside the unit

21 Apr 2026 4:53 pm
Nithin Raj death: Action council calls Statewide hartal on April 28

The deceaseds family has alleged lapses in police investigation and sought a probe under High Court supervision

21 Apr 2026 4:15 pm
Kerala Sanskrit varsity row: HoDs alleged warning over Governors event, send-off attendance sparks SFI protest

Audio clip, which circulated before a send-off event and inauguration of Sree Sankara Jayanti celebrations, reportedly warned students of potential faculty non-cooperation if they did not attend

21 Apr 2026 2:59 pm
Air Arabia flight from Abu Dhabi lands safely in Thiruvananthapuram after suspected bird strike

Despite the suspected bird hit, the crew continued the flight in accordance with standard safety procedures. The aircraft completed its journey without incident and landed safely in Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala

21 Apr 2026 10:55 am
Kerala records all-time high daily power usage and peak demand as mercury rises

Kerala records a daily power consumption of 116.11 mu and peak demand of 6,013 MW on Friday (April 17)

18 Apr 2026 4:34 pm
With BDS students death in Kannur, caste bias back in focus

The death of a student of Kannur Dental College has raised disturbing questions about caste discrimination on Keralas college campuses. The college has dismissed a faculty member and suspended another, pending inquiry. The incident led to an outpouring of related complaints from other students. The bereaved family, the students college-mates, faculty, and activists express their views

16 Apr 2026 11:28 pm
Kerala dental students death: College to dismiss faculty member as protests intensify

Managements decision to initiate dismissal proceedings comes after discussions with student union representatives. Students had earlier warned of class boycott until action was taken against the faculty member

16 Apr 2026 4:36 pm
Statewide taxi service plays a crucial role in organ donation

The service significantly enhanced the coordination and management of the various activities involved in the donation

12 Apr 2026 4:27 pm
15-year-old girl from Kerala goes missing in Chikkamagaluru during family trip

She reportedly went missing near Manikyadhara, a popular waterfall in Bababudangiri Hills

8 Apr 2026 6:41 pm