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YouTuber Aswanth Kok taken into custody over suspected drunk driving

The incident occurred near Eranhipalam, where the vehicle allegedly driven by YouTuber Aswanth Kok collided with other vehicles

28 Sep 2026 11:03 pm
Kerala HC grants pre-arrest bail to YouTuber

Court says custodial interrogation unnecessary; bail subject to conditions including weekly appearance before investigating officer and cooperation with probe

28 Sep 2026 10:53 pm
Local body ward bypolls in Keralam see 58.81% voter turnout

The counting of the polled votes will begin across multiple centres at 10 a.m. on September 29

28 Sep 2026 9:56 pm
58.14% voter turnout recorded in byelections in Ernakulam

Turnout in the three grama panchayat wards exceeded 75%, while only 46.91% of voters cast their ballots in Kochi Corporations Ayyappankavu division.

28 Sep 2026 9:44 pm
MVD books crew of 46 private buses in special drive

The drive was conducted in the wake of frequent complaints about traffic rule violations and unruly behaviour by a section of private bus workers.

28 Sep 2026 9:24 pm
Peevees Model School magazine wins first prize

The schools magazine titledMerakiwill now representMalappuramdistrict in the State level competition

28 Sep 2026 9:22 pm
Pinarayi flags problem of medicine shortage in Keralams govt. hospitals

In a Facebook post, Leader of the Opposition highlights the voice message of the Director of Health Services, circulated in a group of district medical officers, which urged hospital superintendents to make emergency local purchases of medicine using hospital development society funds so that a crisis is averted

28 Sep 2026 9:20 pm
Sing only two stanzas of Vande Mataram at honourary doctorate event: pro-Left Syndicate members

If the National Song has to be sung at the event, university laws and applicable guidelines should be fully complied with, says Syndicate members

28 Sep 2026 9:19 pm
Keltron begins integration of sonar systems for Jalkapi project

Bow and flank array sonar systems developed by Keltron for the indigenously manufactured Jalkapi underwater vessel system enter integration phase

28 Sep 2026 9:07 pm
Keralam long jumper Sreeshankars silver at Asian Games brings cheers to Yakkara

His second attempt of 8.07 metres enough to win him silver

28 Sep 2026 8:52 pm
Prime accused in overseas recruitment scam gets bail

Hundreds of victims of the alleged financial fraud staged a protest at the companys office at Palarivattom

28 Sep 2026 8:40 pm
Trial set to begin in Keralam Assembly ruckus case

The incident had taken place on March 13, 2015, during the tenure of the then UDF government. The Assembly witnessed unprecedented scenes when the Opposition LDF attempted to prevent the then Finance Minister K.M. Mani from presenting the Budget, leading to a confrontation of the floor of the House

28 Sep 2026 8:19 pm
Four arrested for climbing cross

Another four arrested for sharing the picture

28 Sep 2026 8:14 pm
Madin Academy launches anti-drug initiative under Operation Toofan

Under the initiative, Madin Institute of Mental Health and Rehabilitation to provide free treatment to 50 people seeking to overcome drug addiction, based on recommendations from the Home Minister

28 Sep 2026 8:03 pm
Blow whistle against corruption, says Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala

Project Zero a firm step towards creating a corruption-free and transparent Keralam, says Chennithala

28 Sep 2026 7:46 pm
Kannur airport to get major transformation within one year, says Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan

The State government has decided to transform airports in Keralam into aviation hubs that could contribute to the States economic growth and GDP, says CM

28 Sep 2026 7:32 pm
Cherian Kurian wins 31st Berchmans Entrepreneur Award

Kurian will receive the award at Kavukattu Hall on Thursday

28 Sep 2026 6:57 pm
Discharge-bound patients sudden death at Kalamassery Medical College Hospital triggers medical negligence allegations

The family alleged a delay in providing emergency medical care after he collapsed. The hospital has appointed a five-member committee to inquire into the death

28 Sep 2026 6:51 pm
Catholicate, Mar Thoma colleges turn 75, to launch celebrations on October 1

The Chief Minister will inaugurate the celebrations

28 Sep 2026 6:45 pm
Forest Minister Shibu Baby John to open conclave on human-wildlife conflict in Kozhikode

The discussions will focus on scientific and technology-based measures to prevent wildlife attacks and reduce the possibility of human-wildlife conflict

28 Sep 2026 6:45 pm
ESA row heats up in Keralam; Kerala Congress (M) demands village-wise data, White Paper

Party chairman Jose K. Mani, MP, says the inclusion of agricultural land in 25 villages across nine districts on the latest ESA list was a matter of serious concern

28 Sep 2026 5:24 pm
Vigilance to question officials over tender leak in Keralams Sabarimala

Official sources say the Vigilance has already recorded the statements of two contractors who allegedly received the leaked details; the tender process was cancelled after the alleged leak came to light

28 Sep 2026 5:12 pm
Milma Malabar union board dissolution politically motivated, alleges chairman K.S. Mani

He challenges UDF government and the Dairy Development department to supply evidence of corruption; says that people cannot be blamed for suspecting that the dissolution was part of a clandestine move to destroy Milma

28 Sep 2026 4:57 pm
Will we need a special court to consider petitions from AMMA? asks Kerala HC

High Court criticises the actors association over the high number of petitions arising from disputes between its members; observations made while considering a petition to quash an FIR lodged against actor Lakshmipriya

28 Sep 2026 4:35 pm
Keralam launches second phase of anti-drug drive Operation Toofan

Ramesh Chennithala calls for collective action to keep drug mafia away. Second phase to focus on strengthening public participation through local bodies to prevent drug use and its spread

28 Sep 2026 4:20 pm
Palarivattom police in Keralam to submit report to ED on Kochi immigration firm scam

The police say the ED will be intimated about the cases as the accused have received money in bank accounts abroad for services promised or delivered in India

28 Sep 2026 4:00 pm
IUML uneasy over Keralam Minister K.M. Shajis luxury-car controversy

IUML Malappuram district secretary P. Abdul Hameed describes the incident as a spelling mistake rather than a serious lapse; the party has, however, reportedly asked Shaji not to make further comments that could prolong the controversy

28 Sep 2026 3:50 pm
Keralam Forest Minister outlines multi-layered strategy to tackle human-elephant conflict

Minister says a three-layer defence system will be introduced in landscapes where threat intensity was high, while areas with lower levels of conflict will receive measures proportionate to the threat

28 Sep 2026 3:12 pm
Two arrested after bike enters Vice-Presidents convoy in Keralam capital

According to police, the incident occurredwhile Vice-President was returning to airport after attending a graduation day ceremony in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday. The arrested were allegedly under the influence of alcohol

28 Sep 2026 2:27 pm
Muttil tree-felling case: circumstances leading to ex-Chief Secretary A. Jayathilaks order under scrutiny, says Forest Minister

Minister says circumstances, including the possibility of a conspiracy, were particularly significant as officials from Revenue and Forest departments had reportedly raised concerns

28 Sep 2026 2:02 pm
Kerala Police directed to tighten CMs security at public events, deploy plainclothes personnel

Intelligence wing flags security risks posed by uncontrolled crowds, including mediapersons, who approach Chief Minister

28 Sep 2026 1:30 pm
Bypolls on in 38 Keralam local body wards as UDF govt faces heat over various issues

A total of 126 candidates are contesting in the byelections. Votes to be counted on Tuesday

28 Sep 2026 11:48 am
28 Sep 2026 11:29 am
Keralam Waqf Board reconstitution: Govt to examine all aspects before decision, says Minister

Waqf Minister N. Samsudheen clarifies that no decision has been taken so far to dissolve or reconstitute existing board

28 Sep 2026 10:38 am
Scientists at IAV, Keralam develop dengue early warning system to forecast trends

The aim is to help public health managers plan resource allocation and preventive measures proactively, rather than responding only after outbreaks occur

28 Sep 2026 10:15 am