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Excise seizes suspected banned tobacco products from Perumbavoor

The contraband seized in around 26,000 packets is reportedly worth 26 lakh

18 Sep 2026 11:10 pm
Kerala HC directs Kochi Corporation to complete rectification work on S.A. Road within four months

The court says a revised estimate that was not communicated earlier cannot justify delaying the work

18 Sep 2026 10:55 pm
CSL lays keel for Navys next-gen missile vessels

The ships are envisaged as high-speed vessels with an array of weapons and sensors, including a surface-to-surface missile system, anti-missile defence system, and air surveillance and fire control radars

18 Sep 2026 10:22 pm
Former DGP Tomin Thachankary approaches Kerala HC in appeal against disproportionate assets case conviction

Thachankary contends that the prosecution had miscalculated his rental income, property income, payments made by his relatives, and properties acquired by his wife

18 Sep 2026 10:16 pm
Alleged drug trafficking: police zero in on mule accounts belonging to deceased persons

Police say such accounts accessed by alleged drug traffickers were used to divert the money mobilised from drug trade

18 Sep 2026 9:26 pm
Tomin J. Thachankary shifted to hospital block at Poojappura Central Prison

The retired police officer was sentenced to four years of imprisonment and imposed a fine of 30.84 lakh after being found guilty of accumulating assets disproportionate to his known sources of income

18 Sep 2026 9:07 pm
ED inventing new stories as old ones have crumbled, says CPI(M) Keralam secretary M.V. Govindan

He says ED attempting to pursue Exalogic-CMRL pay-off case using the Congress-led United Democratic Front government, having realised that it does not have enough material to proceed

18 Sep 2026 8:59 pm
Anto Augustine to remain in custody as Kerala High Court denies him bail in alcohol possession case

Though his counsel contended that Anto was no longer in possession of the building from where the liquor was seized, DGP informs the court that Anto had paid tax for the building in March 2026

18 Sep 2026 8:38 pm
Over 10,00 land titles ready for distribution under 100-day programme: Revenue Minister

Inaugurating the district-level Patta Mela in Kannur, Revenue Minister A.P. Anilkumar said that over 35,000 applications seeking land conversion had been disposed of as part of the 100-day action programme.

18 Sep 2026 8:11 pm
SFI secures massive victory in Kerala University union elections

SFI wins 29 out of 31 contested colleges in Thiruvananthapuram district, wresting control of four significant campuses from the KSU. The elections at two colleges were postponed due to disputes over nominations, leading to a dramatic standoff between both sides.

18 Sep 2026 7:57 pm
Keralam effects reshuffle in Forest department

Several senior Indian Forest Service officers have been reassigned

18 Sep 2026 7:57 pm
Jankar service between Beypore and Chaliyam in Keralams Kozhikode suspended following safety concerns

The service was stopped following an order from the Beypore Port Officer after a social worker complained to the District Collector that the existing ferry was old and being operated after temporary repairs, posing a potential safety risk. The Collector subsequently directed the authorities to inquire into the complaint and submit a report

18 Sep 2026 7:38 pm
SNDP microfinance scam: Kerala HC to consider whether sanction is necessary to prosecute accused

While the Backward Classes Development Secretary informs court that sanction is not necessary, the petitioner and Special Public Prosecutor for Vigilance contend sanction is required

18 Sep 2026 7:29 pm
Row over insect in food: hotel owner alleges conspiracy

Seeking action against three suspects, he submitted CCTV visuals from the hotel where three men were allegedly found placing the insect in the food ahead of locking horns with the hotel management

18 Sep 2026 7:13 pm
Mumps cases reported in parts of Keralams Thrissur; DMO urges public to stay vigilant

Children aged 5 to 15 most vulnerable; patients advised to stay home and avoid contact with others

18 Sep 2026 7:03 pm
Kerala Tourism showcases unique offerings at Arabian Travel Market 2026

Tourism Minister P.C. Vishnunadh interacts with Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, UAE, and Abdulla Niyas, Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation, Maldives

18 Sep 2026 7:02 pm
Kerala University imposes blanket ban on campus politics under new code of conduct

Regulations introduce strict disciplinary mechanisms, swift inquiry timelines and severe financial liabilities on political organisations

18 Sep 2026 7:02 pm
Kerala Tourism to develop 100 new tourism destinations in five years, says Minister

Chief Minister to inaugurate Kerala Travel Mart 2026 on September 24

18 Sep 2026 6:59 pm
Former Thodupuzha municipal chairman accuses police of framing him in drug case

George claims that while police seized drug paraphernalia from his two-wheeler, no MDMA was found. He accused certain officers with links to CPI(M) of targeting him due to his political affiliation. Idukki District Police Chief dismissed Georges allegations as baseless, asserting that the arrest was based on solid video evidence

18 Sep 2026 6:21 pm
Keralam government going soft on EDs recommendation to register case against Pinarayi, alleges BJP State chief

Rajeev Chandrasekhar alleges match-fixing between the Congress and the Communist Party of India (Marxist) to hush up the corruption allegations in the CMRL-Exalogic pay-off case

18 Sep 2026 6:02 pm
MDMA trail reaches classroom: college teacher held in Keralams Nilambur

The arrest comes amid growing concern over the alleged involvement of teachers in drugs-related activities. Earlier, three teachers were arrested in Kozhikode in a case involving synthetic drugs

18 Sep 2026 4:07 pm
Keralam reclaims over 120 acres from legacy waste landfills

Remediation completed at 29 out of 59 legacy dump sites so far

18 Sep 2026 2:38 pm
Reporter TV Managing Editor Anto Augustine denied bail in alcohol seizure case

The alcohol recovery was made during an investigation on the alleged sports scam on bringing Messi and Argentina team for a friendly match to Keralam

18 Sep 2026 2:21 pm
Attappady land grab row returns as tribal farmer files complaint

Farmer says land mafia took his 10-acre plot at half the price and his land has been resold multiple times. Incident not isolated, as per local people

18 Sep 2026 11:52 am
Older Gen Z girls in Keralam delaying marriage

Sociologists say the shift is most visible among educated, working women

18 Sep 2026 11:42 am
Migrant worker killed in wild elephant attack in Idukki

The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. on the road between Ayyanpara and Kampani estate near Pethotty

17 Sep 2026 10:43 pm
Puthoor zoo a model for relocation: expert

Says it is evident that the Thiruvananthapuram zoo faces space constraints

17 Sep 2026 10:24 pm
Kerala High Court directs Railways to shift electrical infrastructure at Pachalam

Court issued the direction based on a public interest litigation filed in this regard

17 Sep 2026 9:45 pm
Panchayats facing crisis as material costs for MGNREGS in previous financial year yet to be disbursed

The total material costs owed to the panchayats in the State is estimated at over 500 crore

17 Sep 2026 9:37 pm
Kerala Brahmana Sabhas Kalanjali arts fest to begin in Alappuzha on September 19

The seventh edition of the arts fest will have nearly 700 participants competing in 61 events

17 Sep 2026 9:20 pm
Vigilance seeks action against Pallassana village officials

Vigilance inspection finds that owners of a private quarry acquired government and private land using forged documents with the support of village officials

17 Sep 2026 9:06 pm
Anto Augustine remanded in judicial custody in Abkari case

The managing director of Reporter TV was arrested on September 17 by the excise officials on charges of alleged possession of liquor in excess of the legally permissible limit

17 Sep 2026 9:01 pm
Construction of rural district jail moves at a snails pace in Kozhikode

The Puthuppanam project remained on paper for nearly a decade before gaining momentum earlier this year. Although 60 cents of land has been transferred from the Irrigation department to the Home department and work on the compound wall sanctioned, the new jail is still far from becoming operational.

17 Sep 2026 8:37 pm
With southwest monsoon set for withdrawal, rain deficit in Keralam widens to 28%

State likely to receive showers around September 19 and 20, followed by widespread rain, as a low-pressure area develops in the Andaman Sea and nearby areas. With El Nio firmly established, experts do not anticipate a normal or above-normal northeast monsoon season too this year

17 Sep 2026 8:35 pm
Vigilance court convicts former Thiruvananthapuram Corporation officials and building owner

For sanctioning the construction of a building in violation of the Kerala Municipality Building Regulations

17 Sep 2026 8:22 pm