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KMRL gets nod to seek 1016-cr. loan for Kochi metro phase-2

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank to offer assistance for the project; second phase will be completed in a time-bound manner, says Minister

12 Feb 2026 12:42 am
Curtains go up for VAIGA 2026 fest at Anayara World Market

Agriculture Minister underscores need for value addition in agriculture for enhancing incomes and says ryots and farmer collectives need to concentrate on entrepreneurship for making farming profitable

11 Feb 2026 9:14 pm
Ravi Pillai academic scholarship will pave the way for academic development: CM

Pinarayi urges students to be vigilant against attempts to promote caste-religious enmity and says students should retain their humanity to work for the good of society

11 Feb 2026 8:53 pm
Green signal for Beypore ports development in PPP mode

The decision was taken at the State Cabinet meeting held in Thiruvananthapuram

11 Feb 2026 8:36 pm
RT mission sets a global model of women empowerment in tourism, says Kerala Tourism Minister

Minister was speaking after inaugurating a five-day Kerala Responsible Tourism Festival on Kanakakkunnu Palace grounds in Thiruvananthapuram

11 Feb 2026 8:31 pm
Academics warn of deepening crisis in higher education sector in India

Former IISc Bengaluru Director flags the growing problem of educated unemployment while speaking at the National Research Conference, which concluded in Thiruvananthapuram

11 Feb 2026 8:30 pm
Kerala Cabinet approves women, elderly policies

Womens Policy 2026 prioritises womens safety, labour rights, and laws in tune with the changing times and also focusses on women in tribal and coastal areas

11 Feb 2026 8:19 pm
Kerala Cabinet approves revised structure for Phase II of Kuttanad Package

As part of the restructuring, a new framework will be included incorporating the Central Project Processing Unit Kuttanad Regional Development, implementation and technical committees, working groups and a Kuttanad cell

11 Feb 2026 8:11 pm
Adani-controlled Thiruvananthapuram airport collects record 383 crore user fee from passengers in 2025

A domestic passenger using the Thiruvananthapuram airport will have to pay 770 for embarking and 330 for disembarking, while the rate is at 1,540 for an embarking international passenger and 660 for a disembarking international passenger

11 Feb 2026 8:06 pm
MN Laksham Veedu scheme gets new lease of life in Ollur

First key handover under redevelopment initiative to be held at Marathakkara, Ollur, on February 13

11 Feb 2026 7:41 pm
Suresh Gopi slams State government for sabotaging Central projects in Kerala

He accuses the State government of being more interested in creating a clamour for things they havent received rather than protecting the projects already sanctioned by the Centre in the Budget

11 Feb 2026 7:33 pm
One more arrested in Thiruvalla spa rape case

With this, the number of accused held in the case has risen to four while two more accused remain at large

11 Feb 2026 7:18 pm
Health squads conduct flash inspections at spa centres in Kozhikode city

Several units were found closed in Kozhikode city on Wednesday noticing the flash checking drive

11 Feb 2026 7:09 pm
Targeted measures vital to reverse prolonged decline in rice production in Kerala, says Performance Budget on Agriculture department

Document recommends tax concessions or cultivation-linked subsidies to encourage retention of paddy lands. In Kerala, area under paddy and production plummeted from 3.47 lakh ha and 7.51 lakh tonne respectively in 2000-01 to 1.76 lakh ha and 5.30 lakh tonne in 2024-25

11 Feb 2026 7:04 pm
Comply with by-laws, child panel tells CBSE, ICSE schools

Child rights panel directive comes on complaint that some CBSE and ICSE schools were conducting entrance coaching classes during regular school hours

11 Feb 2026 7:00 pm
Idukki hydel project generates 115,852.672 MU in last 50 years

Idukki hydroelectric project to mark a historic 50-year milestone on February 12. To coincide with the anniversary, renovation work on the original phase one generators has already been completed

11 Feb 2026 6:59 pm
Rights panel asks government to revise wildlife damage compensation within 3 months

The directive follows a complaint which alleges that the Forest department prevents people from using forest resources on their own properties as they wish and that wildlife-related damage is not being effectively controlled

11 Feb 2026 6:38 pm
Vigilance probe unearths lapses in construction of Punalur-Muvattupuzha Road

VACB cites serious irregularities in the construction of the State highway, particularly in the 30-km Konni-Plachery stretch

11 Feb 2026 4:49 pm
Kerala Congress (M) chairman Jose K. Mani rebuts Roshy Augustines Pala candidacy claim, calls it youthful zest

Acknowledging that the press conference episode may invite varied interpretations, Jose K. Mani emphasises that he shares a brotherly bond with Roshy Augustine

11 Feb 2026 2:46 pm
Kerala bus video row: Accused Shimjitha gets bail after 19 days in custody in Deepak death case

Prosecution had opposed the bail citing that forensic reports related to her seized mobile phone were yet to be out and the bail might affect ongoing probe

11 Feb 2026 1:52 pm
Kerala High Court flags inconsistencies in Global Ayyappa Sangamam audit report

Court seeks explanation from Travancore Devaswom Board

11 Feb 2026 1:23 pm
Kerala film producers body asks actor Biju Menon to provide 15-lakh compensation over alleged breach of promotional commitments

Kerala Film Producers Association has suggested that the actor may set apart the amount from his remuneration for the next movie bankrolled by Listin Stephen, who is also the association secretary

11 Feb 2026 12:24 pm
Sabarimala gold theft case: ED summons former TDB secretary S. Jayasree and intermediary Kalpesh

They have been asked to appear for interrogation at Kochi office of ED next week

11 Feb 2026 11:26 am
In a first, a visually challenged woman all set to become a judge in Kerala

Thanya Nathan C. has been ranked first on the merit list of persons with benchmark disabilities in the recently held judicial service examination for the selection of Civil Judges (Junior Division) in the Kerala Judicial Service

9 Feb 2026 12:36 am
Samastha calls for bifurcation of Malappuram, urges scientific review of boundaries of districts

Formation of new districts will bring civil stations, hospital and other infrastructure closer to people, while accelerating economic growth in backward regions, says resolution

8 Feb 2026 7:25 pm