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Kerala State Electricity Board eyes short-term power purchases to meet peak demand till December

In a petition before electricity regulatory commission, KSEB has requested approval for short-term purchases from June 15 to December 31 this year, but excluding September

20 Jun 2026 4:35 pm
NSS-Satheesan rift deepens as Sukumaran Nair launches fresh attack on Kerala CM

Sukumaran Nair slams Chief Minister for his refusal to engage on vital issues, including proposed amendments to the Companies Act.

20 Jun 2026 4:27 pm
Privatisation, land deals and gimmicks define Kerala Revised Budget, says ex-Minister K. Rajan

Former Revenue Minister slams Land Reforms 2.0, flags corporate land push; questions PM SHRI stance

20 Jun 2026 2:40 pm
Kerala HC orders police protection for viral Kumbh Mela woman during Madhya Pradesh visit in abduction case

The couple reportedly received a death threat warning that they would be shot, prompting them to approach the Kerala High Court seeking police protection

20 Jun 2026 2:02 pm
Police investigate Malayalam actor Lakshmipriyas defamation complaint against YouTubers

Police sources say steps are being taken to remove alleged defamatory contents against the actor from social media platforms and preserve these for investigative purposes

20 Jun 2026 1:44 pm
Kerala Police rope in religious leaders for anti-drug drive Operation Toofan

Home Minister Chennithala declares Samastha Kerala Jem-iyyathul Ulama State president Syed Mohammed Jifri Muthukoya Thangal and Sunni leader Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliar as Toofan warriors

20 Jun 2026 1:11 pm
Kerala woman under Ebola watch discharged after tests return negative

The 54-year-old had returned to Kerala last week from South Sudan via Uganda

20 Jun 2026 12:49 pm
Balan movie review: A supremely crafted film in which everyone delivers their best

The Malayalam film Balan is elevated by a strong technical team and fine performances. Director Chidambaram yet again proves his mastery over narrating a unique story

20 Jun 2026 12:43 pm
Messi, Ronaldo, Neymar everywhere: Why Keralas Kochi is dressed for FIFA World Cup

Argentinas three shades of blue and Brazils canary yellow unsurprisingly dominate the jersey market, followed by those of Portugal, Germany, Spain, England, Belgium, and others

20 Jun 2026 11:08 am
Maradu flats case in Kerala: Ex-CPI(M) panchayat president, builders, architect and officials charge-sheeted

Former Maradu panchayat president and CPI(M) leader K. A. Devassy, former Maradu panchayat secretary M. Muhammad Ashraf, former junior superintendent P. E. Joseph and former upper division clerk R. Jayaram Naik were arraigned as the accused in all three cases booked by Crime Branch

20 Jun 2026 10:33 am
CWC inquiry finds more children abused at worship centre in Keralas Pathanamthitta

Case was first registered against three staff members of the Christian worship centre for allegedly assaulting a boy

20 Jun 2026 9:52 am
Despite grave concerns raised in the white paper, Kerala budget silent on bringing down committed expenditure

Committed expenditure is projected to exceed 1.22 lakh crore in 2026-27, with salaries, pensions and interest payments consuming nearly three-fourths of state revenues

20 Jun 2026 8:19 am
Kerala Budget: New Budget has a long wish list, but not enough money allocated to make it a reality, says Thomas Isaac

The CPI(M) leader says Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan who had talked at length about resource mobilisation in his podcasts do not have any such measures spelled out in the Budget

20 Jun 2026 12:40 am
Ten more cases of shigellosis reported in Kerala

Total number of cases rises to 196

20 Jun 2026 12:31 am
Kerala Budget: Budget announces industry benefits to tourism sector

According to the Budget, necessary legal amendments will be madeto makemore landavailable for tourismin the plantation sector

20 Jun 2026 12:24 am
No provision for Kerala to withdraw from PM SHRI deal: Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan

Chief Minister says only Union government had the right to withdraw from the PM SHRI agreement after giving a notice of one month. There was no provision in the agreement to keep the scheme implementation in abeyance either

20 Jun 2026 12:10 am
Planning to be abandoned, says Binoy Viswam on Kerala Budget

Revised Budget backtracks from welfare policies followed by the previous Left Democratic Front government, he says

20 Jun 2026 12:03 am
Kerala Revised Budget: In-principle approval for Cheemeni industrial park

The project, which is expected to generate around 15,000 employment opportunities, is among a series of development initiatives approved for the Trikaripur constituency

19 Jun 2026 11:47 pm
Drama at Kerala DHS office as two senior officials claim charge

Reena resumes office citing tribunal order, while Additional DHS retains charge pending official instructions

19 Jun 2026 11:42 pm
Kerala Budget: State set to make a transition from welfare-centric to knowledge-driven economy

The government plans to develop Kerala into a Knowledge Valley, making the State a preferred destination for higher education, including through special legislation to attract leading foreign universities and collaborations with premier institutions. For the start-up ecosystem, this is particularly important

19 Jun 2026 11:35 pm
Kerala Budget: Projects abound, funds go missing

The total Budget size has been reduced and there are no concrete plans for resource mobilisation

19 Jun 2026 11:34 pm
Kerala Budget: New ideas weighed down by an old trilemma

The Kerala Budget lays much emphasis on new developmental themes, but lacks a clear road map for their implementation. Lower growth, weak tax buoyancy, and ambitious welfare commitments constitute a trilemma for the State

19 Jun 2026 11:25 pm
Kerala Revised Budget: New cancer centre on cards in Malappuram

Budget allocates 5 crore as an initial allocation for upgrading the Government Taluk Hospital in Malappuram town into a super-speciality general hospital

19 Jun 2026 11:24 pm
Kerala Revised Budget:KozhikodeLight Metro project gets fresh impetus

20 crore allocated for project activities, feasibility study to be expedited, says CM; Calicut International Airport included in proposed aviation-logistics hub project

19 Jun 2026 11:20 pm
Post-mortem report confirms death of Kerala tribal man due to wild elephant attack

Forest department hands over an initial compensation of 5 lakh to the victims family after protest held in Marayur

19 Jun 2026 9:15 pm
Veteran journalist N.R.S. Babu passes away

He had served as deputy editor of Kerala Kaumudi and, later, as editor of Kalakaumudi magazine

19 Jun 2026 9:05 pm
Kerala Revised Budget: Think tank avatar proposed for Keralas Planning Board sparks row

The UDF government is openly mimicking the policy of the Union government which had replaced the Planning Commission with NITI Aayog, says Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan

19 Jun 2026 8:42 pm
Malabar River Festival: Kodenchery to host Off-Road Fun Drive

The event is being organised as part of the build-up to the 12th International White Water Kayaking Championship, a curtain-raiser to the Malabar River Festival

19 Jun 2026 8:41 pm
Kerala Revised Budget: Land Reforms 2.0 proposal opens up new political battle lines

Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan says it as an attempt to subvert the historic land reforms initiated by the first Kerala government, which is the cornerstone of States developmental model over the past many decades

19 Jun 2026 8:21 pm
MLAs welcome Budget allocations for Kannur, Irikkur constituencies

The MLAs say allocations will strengthen infrastructure, public services and connectivity while addressing several long-pending development demands in the two constituencies

19 Jun 2026 8:15 pm
Thrissur gets major boost in maiden UDF Budget

Jewellery corridor, music academy, mobility hub and key infrastructure projects headline allocations

19 Jun 2026 8:12 pm
Kerala Revised Budget: New health insurance scheme in the name of former CM Oommen Chandy met with scepticism

The scheme is not something that can be implemented overnight. An expert committee will have to draw up the scheme design, beneficiary packages, and do costing evaluations before announcing the details. The 10 crore allocation is for the preliminary work

19 Jun 2026 8:07 pm
Kerala Budget rich in promises, but lacks allocation and clarity, says BJP

Party State president Rajeev Chandrasekhar, MLA, says the governments promises are built on a mountain of debt; there is no mention in the Budget of how it plans to manage or repay this debt

19 Jun 2026 8:01 pm
Nipah: three under observation at MCH discharged

All 14 contacts who had previously exhibited symptoms tested negative for the virus

19 Jun 2026 8:01 pm
Palakkad gets limited allocations in revised Kerala Budget

Critics say long-pending demands of the district have been ignored

19 Jun 2026 7:56 pm
Kerala Revised Budget: rubber support price raised to 250 amid record market highs

The move, the largest hike since the Rubber Production Incentive Scheme was introduced 11 years ago, aims to reinforce confidence among growers and boost production. However, it may not provide immediate financial relief due to current market prices exceeding the new benchmark.

19 Jun 2026 7:51 pm
Malabar to get 50-crore international football stadium as Budget boosts sports sector

The proposed stadium will feature modern facilities and is being planned in recognition of footballs enduring popularity in the region

19 Jun 2026 7:42 pm
Kerala Budget: Concerns mount over shrunken cashew outlay

Though the Budget has formulated a revival package that includes a one-time settlement scheme for closed factories, it has set aside only 56 crore for the cashew sector to back these initiatives, triggering widespread concern among industry stakeholders

19 Jun 2026 7:41 pm
Vision 2036 unveiled in Kerala revised budget

The budget has unveiled an ambitious project to train sportspersons from the State for the 2036 Olympics

19 Jun 2026 7:35 pm