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Kannur Mayor files police complaint against alleged irregularities in issuing building permit

The alleged irregularities came to light after a Chalad native applied online for building number for a structure near Payyambalam for opening a restaurant

9 Sep 2026 12:26 am
Malayalam varsity student Anagha Sasi ends strike

The university agrees to convene a doctoral committee meeting, provide the academic facilities required for her research, and take legal action on her complaints

9 Sep 2026 12:24 am
Key accused in Malappuram morphing case arrested

The accused, Subin Babu, 26, from Thiruvananthapuram, admitted during interrogation that he had collected photographs of female students from Instagram, morphed them, and circulated the altered images

9 Sep 2026 12:18 am
Adopt a welfare-oriented approach, Fisheries department told

Speaking at a district-level review meeting of the Fisheries and Harbour Engineering departments at Ponnani, Fisheries Minister V.E. Abdul Gafoor said steps would be taken to fill vacancies in key posts and improve the departments functioning in Malappuram.

9 Sep 2026 12:15 am
MVD slaps penalty of 6.04 lakh on trucks for overloading in Keralams Ernakulam

Penalty was imposed on erring vehicles for use of air horns, illegal modification, carrying dangerously protruding goods, and display of advertisements in violation of rules

9 Sep 2026 12:13 am
Expand Keralams tax base to tap economic potential: M.A. Oommen

At conference on GST reforms, Transport Minister C.P. John stresses need to improve GST collection and strengthen mechanisms to detect tax evasion

8 Sep 2026 11:15 pm
One held for attempting to murder prison officer in Keralam

The accused, Ashish, a habitual offender, assaulted prison officer Prajith at the Chala market in Thiruvananthapuram on July 18, 2026 due to a previous enmity

8 Sep 2026 10:26 pm
Muttil tree felling case: Kerala HC reserves verdict on accuseds plea

Court vacates interim order to enable filing of final report within 10 days; HC had earlier dismissed accuseds discharge plea in cheating case

8 Sep 2026 10:05 pm
CPI will not allow subversion of land reforms in Keralam: Prakash Babu

He says if the United Democratic Front government seeks to subvert land reforms and concentrate wealth in the hands of a few in the name of industrial needs, it will not be allowed

8 Sep 2026 10:02 pm
CPI(M) Keralam State committee unanimously passes report on steps to strengthen party: Govindan

He says extended State committee meeting in Kozhikode from September 13, 2026 will discuss both the central committees review of the election results and the State committees report with a view to preparing a practical action plan for course correction

8 Sep 2026 9:48 pm
Kochi police invoke POCSO Act against two accused in morphing case

In addition to regular Telegram groups, the police find a paid premium group linked to the case

8 Sep 2026 9:43 pm
Kannur varsity Registrar removed amid shift in stand in Priya Varghese case

The decision to replace the registrar was reportedly brought before the Syndicate as a special agenda item. The post has been entrusted to Finance Officer Sunil Kumar S. He will discharge the duties of the Registrar until further arrangements are made by the university

8 Sep 2026 9:33 pm
Nothing to fear, says Riyas on ED request for anti-corruption case

The former Minister says they are confident of proving innocence in the Exalogic-CMRL pay-off case

8 Sep 2026 9:31 pm
Keralams Kasaragod to get new harbour projects, stronger coastal protection measures

Detailed proposal for Ajanur fishing harbour to be submitted this year for funding under NABARD or PMMSY. Stronger coastal protection measures, including the use of tetrapods, to be implemented.

8 Sep 2026 9:10 pm
CPI(M) to legally and politically fight EDs politically motivated move to book Pinarayi, Riyas in corruption case in Keralam

Explaining the genesis of the case CMRL pay-off case, CPI(M) State secretary M.V. Govindan says ever since SFIO began pursuing it, the CPI(M) State Committee knew who the real target was and had taken a strong stand against it

8 Sep 2026 9:08 pm
Thousands pay respects to Chitturs former MLA K. Achuthan

After the public viewing, his body was cremated on the premises of his home at Chalakalath

8 Sep 2026 8:57 pm
Keralam women MLAs walk out of National Commission for Women workshop

Keralam delegation expresses deep dissatisfaction over language barriers, irrelevance in workshop topics, and abrupt dismissal of crucial policy questions by NCW leadership

8 Sep 2026 8:57 pm
Protesters at Kaipamangalam demands action on NH 66 safety lapses

MLA K. K. Valsaraj blames poor safety compliance, illegal parking and inadequate monitoring for a string of fatal accidents

8 Sep 2026 8:45 pm
MG University in Keralam begins work on one-year PG programmes

University Syndicate decides to initiate preparations for the new programmes, including curriculum development, following a directive from the State Higher Education Council to introduce one-year PG courses for graduates of four-year degree programmes

8 Sep 2026 8:45 pm
Technocrat Sreedharan and Keralam CM Satheesan discuss key connectivity projects

They reportedly discussed significant connectivity and development initiatives, particularly the proposed high-speed rail project linking Thiruvananthapuram and Kannur.

8 Sep 2026 8:35 pm
Man arrested from West Bengal for Attappady double murder

Provath Das has reportedly confessed to killing the woman and child. He says they were not his wife and child and he had known them for only two months

8 Sep 2026 8:34 pm
Water scarcity grips several parts of Kochi

Rising heat, power disruptions and the partial collapse of the Thammanam water tank contribute to the shortage; Panampilly Nagar, Vaduthala West, Vyttila and Gandhi Nagar among the divisions affected; KWA says a permanent solution can be achieved only after the 190 MLD plant is realised

8 Sep 2026 8:10 pm
Sunni Yuvajana Sangham urges CPI(M) not to blame minorities for poll defeat

SYS State general secretary Rahmathulla Saqafi Elamaram urges the CPI(M) to reflect on internal discontent, pointing to governance issues and dissatisfaction among party members as key factors in their loss.

8 Sep 2026 8:04 pm
Calicut University to launch new UG, PG courses to address changing job scenarios

According to official sources, the university is planning to launch at least 50 new undergraduate courses and 30 postgraduate courses soon in view of the rapid changes happening in academic disciplines and the demands of the employment market.

8 Sep 2026 7:48 pm
Four arrested in connection with theft of earth movers in custody in Keralams Idukki

Forest officials had seized two earth movers used for felling and clearing trees from Cardamom Hill Reserve of a private estate; the accused stole the impounded vehicles

8 Sep 2026 7:37 pm
Cyberpark holds conclave on future of WordPress

Organised by WordPress Community Kerala, WP Future Conclave 2026 brought together developers, designers, entrepreneurs, students, and technology professionals from different States.

8 Sep 2026 7:36 pm
New lichen species discovered in Keralams Mathikettan Shola National Park

The saxicolous lichen, Buellia maharajensis, thrives on rock surfaces at an elevation of 1,351 m.

8 Sep 2026 7:34 pm
Driving mental health awareness across India

Seher Hashmi is traversing thousands of kilometres across India on her Royal Enfield motorcycle to shatter the silence surrounding mental illness

8 Sep 2026 7:29 pm
A day out in Vande Bharat, Kochi Water Metro for residents of this old age home in Keralam

Organised jointly by the Kollam District Womens Council and Ys Men International, the trip took the elderly women to Kochi as District Collector Annie Jula Thomas flagged off the journey

8 Sep 2026 7:09 pm
Inspections in cinemas to continue at routine intervals: Minister

A lot of complaints related to overpricing are being received and the government cannot but intervene, says Anoop Jacob

8 Sep 2026 7:07 pm
Keralam to constitute district-level committees in three days to strengthen highway safety

Warning signage, barriers, lighting and reflectors will be installed soon at the under-construction and completed stretches on the national highways, including National Highway 66.

8 Sep 2026 7:01 pm
Slurry from quarry pollutes Cherupuzha in Kozhikode

Slurry tank at a granite quarry reportedly burst, discharging waste into the Cherupuzha. Drinking water sources and bathing spots along the riverbank have reportedly become unfit for use.

8 Sep 2026 6:57 pm
Asutosh Biswas assumes charge as Head of Project at NTPC Kayamkulam

He has over three decades of experience in the power sector, and was previously Chief General Manager (Operation and Maintenance) at NTPC Unchahar in Uttar Pradesh

8 Sep 2026 6:56 pm
YouTuber moves Kerala HC seeking case against Sunny Kapikad for derogatory remarks about Ayyappa

Rahul Easwar also seeks directions to remove videos, which allegedly contains the derogatory remarks, from social media

8 Sep 2026 6:04 pm
Fireworks show in Kerala goes awry, kills 107

Sparks fall on storehouse, igniting crackers stocked there; officials had denied permission for competitive fireworks display; several buildings in vicinity of temple were damaged; Narendra Modi rushes to Kollam with team of medical experts.

8 Sep 2026 4:38 pm
Keralam government begins to examine Enforcement Directorates report seeking registration of case against Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan in CMRL pay-off case

ED sends 25-page report to State Police Chief (SPC) Ravada A. Chandrasekhar under Section 66(2) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, enclosing findings and supporting evidence from its investigation. The SPCs scrutiny of the ED report will determine whether the material warrants registration of a First Information Report, referral to the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau, or any other legally permissible action

8 Sep 2026 4:34 pm
INL accuses Keralam Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan of pushing PM SHRI scheme through backdoor

INL State president Ahammad Devarkovil and general secretary Kasim Irikkur accuse V.D. Satheesan of trying to facilitate implementation of PM-SHRI in Keralam in a manner favourable to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and the BJP

8 Sep 2026 4:09 pm
Kerala HC stays trial in 2016 Puttingal fireworks accident case

Court seeks States explanation on change of public prosecutor in proceedings before trial court. The incident in Kollam district had killed 109 people and injured 280 others

8 Sep 2026 4:04 pm
Man absconding for 29 years in attempt-to-murder case arrested in Keralams Kannur

Fazal was wanted in connection with an attempt-to-murder case registered over the attack on Azhikode native Sunil Kumar with a deadly weapon on January 3, 1997

8 Sep 2026 3:50 pm
Cochin Devaswom Board launches multi-pronged probe into alleged manipulation of Ernakulam Siva Temple accounts

Internal Vigilance and audit wings of CDB have been tasked with investigating the allegations and submitting reports

8 Sep 2026 3:28 pm
Another crash into parked lorry on NH 544 raises highway safety concerns in Keralam

Container truck rams goods vehicle at Nandikkara on NH 544, days after eight students from T.N. were killed in a similar crash at Kaipamangalam on NH 66

8 Sep 2026 2:54 pm
Don Palatharas Ekadesham to premiere at Filmfest Aachen 2026 in Germany

Set to be screened at the festival on September 25, Ekadesham stars Roshan Mathew, Divya Prabha, Jithin Puthenchery, Vinay Forrt, Santhy Balachandran and Mahesh Narayanan

8 Sep 2026 2:28 pm
Keralam Civil Supplies dept mandates mechanism under Collectors to ensure multiplexes provide free drinking water

The direction was issued after the ongoing inspections based on complaints of overpricing of food and beverages in multiplexes found the non-availability of free drinking water to theatre-goers

8 Sep 2026 11:59 am
CPI(M) in Keralam steps up attack on G. Sudhakaran, seeks details of election funds

CPI(M) Alappuzha district secretariat member H. Salam launches sharp attack on Ambalappuzha MLA G. Sudhakaran, accusing him of financial irregularities and challenging him to come clean on his assets

8 Sep 2026 11:03 am
Head of Zamorin's family of Kozhikode passes away

Mr. Raja was a resident of Chinthavalappu in Kozhikode City. He took charge as the head of the family in June 2025 after the demise of K.C. Ramachandran Raja, a management expert, whose tenure at the helm spanned only a couple of months.

8 Sep 2026 8:47 am
Rights panel seeks steps to resolve drinking water shortage in Cheranalloor panchayat in Keralams Kochi

Residents of wards 7 and 8 in Chittoor area of the panchayat have not received drinking water from the Kerala Water Authority for two weeks, according to the SHRC

8 Sep 2026 1:43 am