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Kochi Corporation to recommend Vigilance probe into G Memorial, P&T complex construction

Alleged construction lapses blamed for poor condition of two facilities; UDF councillors raise corruption allegations over G Memorial

13 Aug 2026 10:41 pm
Mosquitoes, stray dogs and waste trigger heated exchanges in Kochi Corporation Council

Opposition cites failure of 50-day action plan and Animal Birth Control programme; UDF questions credibility of data on soaring dengue cases; 24-crore annual burden of waste management systems comes under scrutiny

13 Aug 2026 10:23 pm
Vande Mataram to be sung in full in 15,000 centres across Kerala on Independence Day: Rajeev Chandrasekhar

BJP says programmes will be held across State to shape strong public protests against insulting Vande Mataram and against taking positions that aid anti-national elements

13 Aug 2026 10:08 pm
Shops in Kadavanthra fined 6,500 in food safety drive

Violations include the use of banned food colouring and stale milk, as well as the absence of health cards and drinking water test reports

13 Aug 2026 10:00 pm
Caste-based discrimination against Mallikarjun Kharge condemnable: Kerala Chief Minister Satheesan

He says the incident at Haldwani in Uttarakhand was a blatant violation of democratic values and the right to equality guaranteed by the Constitution

13 Aug 2026 10:00 pm
Revised alignment of Outer Ring Road project in Keralas Thiruvananthapuram gets environmental clearance

Committee grants clearance after considering a report submitted by NHAI that addressed concerns regarding geological and safety aspects of revised alignment; project will be completed at a revised estimated cost of around 12,595 crore

13 Aug 2026 9:55 pm
Kerala Water Authority to hand over unused Kaloor reservoir to SUEZ

40-lakh-litre tank could supplement distribution network served by Thammanam tank; only six of 13 overhead storage reservoirs in Kochi are operational; KWA explores using unused tanks to strengthen distribution and address tail-end shortages

13 Aug 2026 9:51 pm
Kerala HC extends stay on PCB order to close down poultry-waste rendering unit in Keralas Kozhikode

The court was considering a report on a site inspection jointly conducted by the environmental engineer from the PCB and the District Collector

13 Aug 2026 9:35 pm
Freedom at Midnight: Kerala HC dismisses PIL challenging restriction on entry of men at women-only event

Court says the petitioner based his plea on unverified press reports and that he did not approach the authorities concerned with his grievance or corroborated the information through official channels

13 Aug 2026 9:32 pm
Kerala govt. introduces special HR cell in Health department

Health Minister K. Muraleedharan says the decision to form the special cell was taken as vacancies in the department were remaining unfilled as promotions were not taking place

13 Aug 2026 9:02 pm
Holistic care, support and continuous interventions required for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: experts

Doctors at a national conclave point out that with ASD being a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition, a life-course approach that promotes continuous, coordinated, and person-centred support over the years into adulthood and beyond is needed

13 Aug 2026 8:45 pm
CPI(M) accuses Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan of making false claims on MDMA case accused

Satheesan said he had met the accused only after he was injured in a police action during the LDF govt. rule. Govindan displays photos of the CM with the accused purportedly taken before the date

13 Aug 2026 8:43 pm
Kerala University recommends honorary doctorates for Madhu, Sreekumaran Thampi, K. Radhakrishnan, P.R. Sreejesh

Radhakrishnan will be awarded an honorary DSc degree, while the others will receive honorary DLitt degrees

13 Aug 2026 8:12 pm
UDF government in Kerala has failed to contain price rise ahead of Onam: G.R. Anil

Former Minister says the State government hasreduced the quantity and increased the price of rice distributed through the public distribution system, compared to the previous Onam when the LDF government was in power

13 Aug 2026 7:36 pm
Independence Day: Kerala CM to inaugurate Resurge Safe Women, Safe Kerala on August 14 night

Event to be organised by the Women and Child Development department as part of the Independence Day celebrations from 9.30 p.m. to 1 a.m.

13 Aug 2026 7:26 pm
Airlines jack up fares to Gulf, targeting vacationers

Ticket fares for direct flights from Kerala to the Gulf countries have increased by around 10 to 15 times the normal fares soon after the Onam vacation, especially during the last week of August

13 Aug 2026 7:10 pm
Revenue department set to cancel illegal land titles in Wagamon Meadows

District Collector Dineshan Cheruvatt has instructed the Peerumade tahsildar to initiate cancellation procedures.

13 Aug 2026 7:02 pm
NHAI sanctions 42.6 crore to tackle NH 66 flooding in Kollam, Alappuzha

This funding will address waterlogging issues caused by blocked streams and inadequate drainage, with 28.55 crore designated for Kollam and 14.05 crore for Alappuzha. The project will focus on enhancing drainage systems along critical highway segments.

13 Aug 2026 6:31 pm
Kudumbashree targets record Onasadya sales through 83 cafe units in Kollam

Starting August 17, Caf Kudumbashree units will accept orders until August 22, employing enhanced logistics and strict quality controls to ensure a top-notch dining experience.

13 Aug 2026 6:18 pm
Messi visit row in Kerala: possible Vigilance inquiry referral hinges on confirmation of involvement of government funds and resultant loss to the exchequer

Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has ordered a multi-agency inquiry headed by the Finance department into the previous LDF governments failed and costly bid to hold the Argentine football teams exhibition match in Kochi in 2025 as a precursor to a likely anti-corruption inquiry referral

13 Aug 2026 4:41 pm
Orthodox-Jacobite Church dispute: Kerala HC urges resolution through civil court before deciding on police protection

Division Bench closes appeals filed by members of Jacobite faction relating to management of six churches in Palakkad, Ernakulamand Kollam. High Court expresses hope that measures proposed by the State will ensure lasting peace in the Church dispute

13 Aug 2026 3:50 pm
Kerala Muttil tree-felling case: Roji Augustine too surrenders before court

Jose Kutty Augustine and Anto Augustine, the second and the third accused in the cheating case, had surrendered on Tuesday

13 Aug 2026 3:16 pm
Kozhikodes IMHANS, a leading mental healthcare institute, remains without full-time director

Though previous LDF government had initiated the appointment process, it could not completed due to various reasons, say sources

13 Aug 2026 2:34 pm
Abhimanyu murder case in Kerala: All 16 accused appear before court after reprimand

Sessions court in Ernakulam reads out additional charge of voluntarily causing hurt at the instance of prosecution

13 Aug 2026 2:12 pm
Kerala vows strong opposition to Centres mining amendment

Chief Minister Satheesan says the legislation amounts to a serious encroachment on the States constitutional powers over land and poses a grave threat to Indias federal structure

13 Aug 2026 1:55 pm
Im Game: Dulquer Salman starrer out of Onam box-office race, set to release on this date

The film, directed by Nahas Hidhayath, was slated to clash with Vysakhs Khalifa starring Prithviraj Sukumaran and Girish ADs Bethlehem Kudumba Unit headlined by Nivin Pauly

13 Aug 2026 1:34 pm
Vande Mataram row: Kerala govts stance will be made clear on Independence Day, says CM Satheesan

CMs response comes amid Oppositions allegations that UDF government was toeing Sangh Parivars line after Chief Secretarys directive to government departments to ensure recital of Vande Mataram in its entirety during Independence Day celebrations

13 Aug 2026 1:19 pm
Man dies after hand gets trapped in note-shredding machine at RBI office in Kerala

The incident occurred during installation of the machine at office in Thiruvananthapuram, say police

13 Aug 2026 1:00 pm
Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan denies requesting Meta to remove news items from its platforms

CM asks the aggrieved news channels to 'proceed with a complaint' to Meta

13 Aug 2026 12:29 pm
Messi visit row: Keralas UDF govt closes in on multi-angled probe into LDFs failed bid to host Argentina football team in Kochi

Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan says Sports Departments preliminary inquiry has revealed 'very serious allegations' warranting further investigation by multiple departments and agencies

13 Aug 2026 12:06 pm
Wild elephant, calf fatally struck by train near Walayar

Both elephants became trapped under the locomotive, disrupting train services for several hours. The carcasses were later removed and the track was

13 Aug 2026 9:52 am
Pravasi trust calls for tapping NRI savings for Keralas growth

In its memorandum to Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, the trust suggests raising funds from NRKs for the proposed high-speed railway between Thiruvananthapuram and Kasaragod through a secured, redeemable and tax-free non-convertible bond

13 Aug 2026 12:33 am
Man, fiancee found dead hours apart in Kerala

They were scheduled to get married in December

12 Aug 2026 11:02 pm
Rajya Sabha passes Bills to change Keralas name, strengthen NCDC

The Lok Sabha passed the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, on August 11. The Kerala Assembly passed a resolution in 2024, urging the Centre to bring a law to change the name of the State to Keralam

12 Aug 2026 10:09 pm
Kayanad landslips revive safety concerns over abandoned quarries in Ernakulam

Officials inspect a water-filled abandoned quarry after residents report suspected seepage following landslips; preliminary report rules out immediate danger while suggesting a detailed multi-department inquiry; authorities identify around 80 abandoned quarries in the district

12 Aug 2026 10:06 pm
Shortage of Onam special trains in Malabar: Kozhikode MP meets Railway Minister

Over 80% of the announced special services are focussed on south Kerala, while very few have been allocated to the Malabar region, says M.K. Raghavan

12 Aug 2026 9:45 pm