The Hindu

Bevco sold liquor to the tune of 970.74 crore during the Onam season in 2025, compared to the 842.07 crore the year before

Even as online stores are said to be drawing customers away, the internet is also bringing some shoppers to the market

The Opposition LDF alleges abuse of power over gifts from commercial establishments; seeks probe into donations, freebies and distribution of Onam and educational kits

The celebrations will be formally inaugurated by Electricity Minister Sunny Joseph on August 24, 2026

The campaign will be undertaken in association with the Local Self-Government department and the State IT Mission

Student strength allegedly inflated to retain sanctioned teaching posts; irregularities detected in at least 11 schools; loss to exchequer runs into several crores

Leader of the Opposition questions why the government should allow non-Muslims to be appointed to a Muslim religious institution

In its August 20 order, the court recorded that 2,25,830.17 cubic metres of desilted material was available at the site and directed that no more than this quantity be removed

He says financial misappropriation charges against BJP leaders are not being pursued. ED first sets a political target and then start the investigation to find evidence, Govindan adds

Muvattupuzha MLA says he feared that the Leader of the Opposition is finding it difficult to retain his position within his party and the front

The cooperative society has taken up construction projects in airports and industrial areas in Telangana, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu

INL leaders termed the decision to shift Mangaluru from the division the latest example of Indian Railways long-standing neglect of Keralam

Police have identified 25 locations offering free parking for over 2,495 cars and deployed special squads to remove illegally parked vehicles. The measures are expected to ease pressure on the citys roads during the festival season

A Churulan boat carrying Mr. Bhattathiri and a team of oarsmen began the journey around 11.45 a.m. and is scheduled to reach Aranmula on the eve of Thiruvonam

Pravasi pension is paid at the rate of 3,500 for Keralites who are abroad, and 3,000 to individuals who are working in other States or have returned

During a visit to a tribal settlement to invite its residents to the Onam feast at the police station, police team discovers that four families were struggling even to find their next meal and arranges food supplies for them

Temple witnesses a wedding marathon on Chingams first Sunday, surpassing the previous record of 334 marriages held on September 8, 2024

The episode became a major source of embarrassment for the Congress-led United Democratic Front government, prompting Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala to order a high-level probe

Mechanism to aid govt. keep track of all activities right from procurement from farmers to sales through Onam markets; 2,000 markets opened to keep vegetable, fruit prices stable during festival season

He says the government will appoint a Delimitation Commission, adds that a solution will be reached regarding all the concerns of the people of Muvattupuzha

The initiative, claimed to be the first such organised attempt by a local body in Kozhikode district, has provided a scientific record of the water resources and their present condition, while also bringing local knowledge into the conservation process

Kozhikode MP asks Union Minister Suresh Gopi to comment on the issue; UDF MPs plan to stage a fast outside Divisional Railway Managers office at Palakkad on August 26 in protest

Acting on a complaint filed by a local resident, the SHRC orders the police to strictly enforce noise pollution control rules and take steps to prevent the temple from generating sound beyond the permitted level

Agriculture department to promote farming methods using new technologies

E. coli bacteria detected in drinking water samples collected during recent surprise checks at roadside eateries in the city

The stalls set up across the district offer an eclectic blend of products ranging from pickles and snacks to vegetables and flowers. Marketed under the campaign Onam with Kudumbashree targets to offer a range of unadulterated and quality products to the public

Party State secretariat says Vellappallys statement that the former Speaker has the mentality of the Indian Union Muslim League provides fodder for communalism. Pinarayi terms the comment absurd

SFI leader accuses BJP-RSS of attacking education, employment and constitutional values; says united youth resistance can force change

After Minister for General Education N. Samsudheen received a number of petitions stating that the current pattern was putting students under a lot of stress, it was decided to hold the exams from October 12 to 17.

The move comes amid concerns that relocating the beach fire station to Meenchanda would delay responses to emergencies in key commercial areas such as S.M. Street, Valiyangadi, and Palayam, where the risk of fire accidents is relatively high

The rapid response team will intervene to resolve issues such as potholes and absence of street lights, barricades, and reflectors

Its oarsmen edge past seasoned rivals Nadubhagam Chundan by just 12 milliseconds to claim the coveted trophy. Veeyapuram Chundan comes third

This is the third such incident in a month. Lack of proper road and bridge connectivity forces residents to carry patients from the tribal settlement on makeshift stretchers through dense forest and across rivers

The decision followed concerns raised by Udumbanchola MLA Senapathy Venu over the Forest departments refusal to grant permission for boating services at the Anayirankal dam

KGMOA) highlights acute human resource shortages and the challenges of maintaining such services without proper staffing and support, emphasising the need for a sustainable system to ensure effective care.

Excise officials say intensive inspections will be conducted at various places, including Adivasi settlements, to curb the manufacture and the sale of illicit liquor. Schools and colleges will remain under surveillance to check the sale of narcotic products

Its not just enough to defeat the BJP in elections. It is important to defeat them politically, at coffee table discussions, at dinner table discussions, at tea stores, in classrooms, on WhatsApp groups, on social media, through memes, through jokes, and through songs

As the project progresses, officials expect the infrastructure enhancements, including major station redevelopments in Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam, to significantly improve passenger amenities by the March 2028 completion target.

He says the State government and MPs should exert immediate pressure on the Union government to review the decision

The daughter of an Odisha couple was reported missing from the Kuruppampady police station limits on August 13, 2026

The rescue team successfully towed the vessel and brought all 23 fishermen safely back to Koyilandy harbour; officials confirmed that all crew members were healthy and medically fit

CPI says a large number of people depend on the fair for their purchases, and shifting the venue to make way for Onam celebrations is condemnable