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Kannur Corporation plans to launch online booking system for septic tank cleaning

The service will be available on demand to all residents within the jurisdiction of the Corporation, including apartments and other residential complexes that require septic tank cleaning, says the Mayor

3 Jul 2026 11:27 pm
U.S. technology companys move to shut down centres in Kerala taking down around 800 jobs halted

Employees in Kochi and Kozhikode offices of the firm CorroHealth Infotech Private Limited were terminated reportedly without prior notice

3 Jul 2026 8:48 pm
CET opens global research pathways for students

The project brings together international experts from reputed institutions to mentor students and faculty members in emerging research areas

3 Jul 2026 8:39 pm
Dengue cases spike in Thiruvananthapuram

District reports 31 cases and two dengue deaths, including that of a 14-year-old boy

3 Jul 2026 8:34 pm
Forest dept. steps up effort to capture tiger from Vandiperiyar plantations

Two cows were attacked recently, one killed; dept. plans to trap the animal in a cage or tranquillize it.

3 Jul 2026 8:14 pm
Tribal organisations demand more Plus One seats for Wayanad

The organisations allege Wayanad has been left out despite the governments proposal to add Higher Secondary seats and batches in four north Kerala districts

3 Jul 2026 8:11 pm
Mohanlal seeks to declare ivory in his possession

Actor approaches Kerala Forest department to seek immunity from legal action under a one-time amnesty scheme

3 Jul 2026 8:06 pm
School bus overturns into canal

Seven students injured

3 Jul 2026 7:59 pm
Kerala CM meets Latvian victims sister; promises to study specialised missing persons police division proposal

During the meeting, Latvian national urges government to appoint trained officers in every police station to deal with missing cases

3 Jul 2026 7:39 pm
Breathing new life into pre-loved sarees

Yi Trivandrum launches initiative to transform pre-loved sarees into eco-friendly marathon bags for the Kovalam Marathon 2026

3 Jul 2026 7:20 pm
Southern Railway approves GADs for three major ROBs

To come up at at Mynagappally, Kallumala, and Nalukodi

3 Jul 2026 7:12 pm
Five held for alleged attack on anti-narcotics squad

More than two grams of suspected MDMA were reportedly recovered from the car in which the accused were travelling

3 Jul 2026 7:05 pm
P. Rajeeve questions Kerala CMs stand on Adani Groups move to sell Vizhinjam port stake

Former State Industries Minister terms the move a blatant violation of the concession agreement signed by the State government and AVPPL, the concessionaire of the port. He says Satheesan has only expressed displeasure over the Adani Group not communicating the move to the govt. The Chief Minister should make it clear that strict action will be taken against the violation of contract terms, he says

3 Jul 2026 7:02 pm
Kollam district hospital development will be fast-tracked, says Minister Bindhu Krishna

Shortage of staff will be addressed and immediate steps will be taken to fill various vacancies across departments

3 Jul 2026 6:54 pm
Mumps outbreak: school in Keralas Alappuzha closed for 21 days

District Collector orders temporary closure based on report submitted by district medical officer recommending that school be closed for 21-day incubation period

3 Jul 2026 6:49 pm
Food and Civil Supplies Minister orders review of eligibility criteria for priority ration cards

The review will examine whether major changes are required in the existing norms related to the ownership of four-wheeler vehicles, the floor area of houses, and the landholding limits for applicants who seek priority ration cards.

3 Jul 2026 6:46 pm
Progress slow on Comprehensive Dam Safety Evaluation in Kerala as deadline closes in

Owners of dams are required to complete the first CDSE by an independent panel of experts within five years of the commencement of the Dam Safety Act, 2021. As per this requirement, the deadline expires on December 31, 2026

3 Jul 2026 5:51 pm
CMFRI identifies new deep-sea fish from Arabian Sea

Cyttopsis indica was found at depths of 350 m to 500 m along the continental slope of the eastern Lakshadweep Sea

3 Jul 2026 5:27 pm
Python rescued from CPI(M) party office in Aryanad in Kerala

The office is housed in a sheet-roofed structure, where reptiles are occasionally seen during the monsoon season, forest officials say

3 Jul 2026 4:58 pm
Report vacancies to Kerala Public Service Commission within three weeks, departments and public-sector institutions told

Personnel and Administrative Reforms department also asks all departments and public sector institutions to compile and hand over a list of all temporary employees within three weeks

3 Jul 2026 4:50 pm
Study calls for major overhaul of social work education to strengthen disaster preparedness

It contends that although social workers have traditionally played an important role in disaster response, their contributions remain largely confined to post-disaster relief and psycho-social support, while their potential in disaster planning, governance and risk reduction remains underutilised

3 Jul 2026 4:39 pm
Mar Thoma Church head opposes Kerala govts move to cut tax on low-alcohol beverages

Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church head Theodosius Mar Thoma Metropolitan says the Church is against all forms of liquor

3 Jul 2026 4:01 pm
Kochi Corporations health standing committee to consider two proposals to use drones for mosquito control

A start-up has submitted a proposal for employing drones for spraying larvicides. Another company proposes operating drones to spray an organic compound at mosquito-breeding grounds identified through GIS mapping

3 Jul 2026 3:42 pm
Shashi Tharoor recalls past security concerns amid Adanis proposed MSC stake transfer in Vizhinjam port

Congress MP says Vizhinjam project had failed to secure bidders several times under both UPA and NDA governments due to concerns over possible involvement of Chinese companies

3 Jul 2026 3:25 pm
Kerala CM promises new models beyond PPP to make private developers part of States growth

Satheesan reiterates government does not intend to increase taxes to fund developmental activity

3 Jul 2026 2:43 pm
Watch: Falling fertility rate, antibiotic resistance and a rare brain infection in Kerala

We unpack Indias falling fertility rate and its far-reaching social and economic consequences, examine the growing threat of antibiotic resistance, and assess the impact of recent GST reforms on healthcare. Our Kerala correspondent reports on the challenges of covering cases of amoebic meningoencephalitis, and psychiatrist Dr. Lakshmi Vijayakumar highlights the urgent need for open conversations on youth and mental health.

3 Jul 2026 2:15 pm
Keralas Hindu Aikya Vedi president booked for alleged anti-Muslim comments over Operation Toofan

Case registered based on complaint by PDP leader Ashraf Vazhakkala following Babus alleged remarks in a social media post

3 Jul 2026 2:02 pm
Attack on ED officials: Kerala HC dismisses plea for CBI probe

Division Bench notes substantial progress by Kerala Police in investigation into the attack and holds there is no need to direct a CBI probe at this stage

3 Jul 2026 1:29 pm
Operation Numkhor: Customs may summon Dulquer Salmaan again for questioning

Among the 60-odd vehicles seized by Customs under the drive are three vehicles owned by Dulquer Salmaan and one which has another owner but which the agency suspects is retained by the actor

3 Jul 2026 12:51 pm
CPI(M) leader Puthalath Dinesan admits partys lapses led to Kerala Assembly poll defeat

In a Facebook post, Puthalath Dinesan says several shortcomings in partys election campaign, including candidate selection, delay in taking action in Sabarimala gold loss row and failure to effectively counter UDFs campaign, contributed to LDFs defeat

3 Jul 2026 11:52 am
Adani-MSC Vizhinjam port deal controversy | Explained

The move by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited to divest its 49% stake in Adani Vizhinjam Port Private Limited to Switzerland-based MSC Group has courted controversy, with Kerala govt conveying its displeasure to APSEZ on being kept in the dark

3 Jul 2026 10:28 am
AMMA crisis: Actor Shwetha Menon says will continue till next election

In a social media post, she alleges that some 10 to 15 members had attended AMMA general body meeting on Thursday with an agenda to oust her panel

3 Jul 2026 9:43 am
Debilitating disability: struggles of families of children with chronic disabilities in Kerala

Families of children with chronic diseases are struggling to manage their lives and the medical treatment of their wards, finds C. Maya. Experts in the field highlight the need to evolve a societal support system for the families

3 Jul 2026 12:51 am
FRC can fix fees only for prescribed MBBS course duration, Kerala High Court told

The submission came in response to a petition by the Kerala Private Medical College Managements Association

2 Jul 2026 9:33 pm
Epidemic prevention action plan to be launched in Ernakulam

Minister for Higher Education Roji M. John will launch the year-long programme, which will be jointly implemented by the district panchayat and the Health department

2 Jul 2026 9:18 pm
ED recovers documents in raids on firm in T.N., Kerala

The searches, conducted by the EDs Chennai zonal office under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act on June 30, covered premises in Coimbatore, Krishnagiri, Malappuram, and Thrissur

2 Jul 2026 9:10 pm