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Former Supreme Court judge calls for constitutional safeguards to ensure ECIs independence

Constitution; K. Balakrishnan Nair, former Kerala High Court judge, says the removal of voters during the special intensive revision violated the principles of natural justice; writer K.R. Meera expresses faith in youth-led protests to restore democracy and brotherhood

13 Oct 2026 10:46 pm
Special trains from Keralam for festival season announced

The special trains are headed to Bengaluru, Kolkata and back

13 Oct 2026 10:42 pm
Kudumbashrees focus on nutrition as part of Poshan Maah observance

It has been organising food festivals featuring dishes made using millets, tubers, and various kinds of leaves in wards and panchayats for the past month

13 Oct 2026 10:32 pm
Koodathil case: Crime Branch uncovers crucial evidence in mysterious death of Jayamadhavan Nair

The probe team has found crucial evidence against the familys former caretaker, Raveendran Nair, the prime accused in the case

13 Oct 2026 10:17 pm
AWHO moves HC against panel directive to take possession of Chanderkunj Army Towers in Kochi

DC Committee had directed AWHO to take possession of the apartments from owners before demolition; AWHO claims the towers and apartments are no longer under its ownership or possession

13 Oct 2026 10:13 pm
SIC may seek clarification from Kochi Corporation on alleged move to curb RTI applications

Corporation had decided to hand over details of repeat RTI applicants to the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau for a probe into their financial backgrounds; SIC meeting on Wednesday to discuss the issue after taking suo motu notice of the developments; Commission sources say the RTI Act does not prescribe a limit on the number of applications a person can file

13 Oct 2026 9:46 pm
13 Oct 2026 9:32 pm
Information session on education, career openings in Germany on October 27

The session is aimed at attracting Indian students and young professionals who aspire to study and work in Germany.

13 Oct 2026 8:38 pm
DYFI stages march against alleged weakening of healthcare in State

DYFI accused the UDF government of taking steps that favoured private healthcare providers and called for measures to protect the public health sector.

13 Oct 2026 8:31 pm
Nagaland footballer dies after falling from train at Walayar

The deceased was identified as Henry Lamk Hoshem, who had come to Keralam from Nagaland for work

13 Oct 2026 8:30 pm
Kannan C.S. Warrier gets International Iconic Scientist Award

Kerala Forest Research Institute Director recognised for three decades of outstanding contributions to forest genetics, biodiversity conservation and sustainable forestry

13 Oct 2026 8:30 pm
Suspected MDMA seized from two women inmates at Kannur womens jail

The contraband was reportedly found concealed in a steel tumbler and a ziplock packet during a check conducted in the presence of the jail staff.

13 Oct 2026 8:02 pm
428 KUHS students to get research awards, scholarships on Research Day

Dr. M.S. Valiathan memorial oration to be delivered by ICMR official

13 Oct 2026 8:00 pm
White Cane Day rally on October 15

District Collector, officials, and public representatives will join visually impaired participants in the rally, wearing blindfolds and carrying white canes.

13 Oct 2026 7:56 pm
VACB to form special investigation teams for separate CMRL-Exalogic probes

The VACB had registered two cases in connection with the allegations a day ago.

13 Oct 2026 7:52 pm
CPI(M) seeks justice for Nedumbassey accident victim Gopika, kin

CPI(M) district secretary V. Chenthamarakshan also demands action against Hindu Aikya Vedi leader Sasikala

13 Oct 2026 7:50 pm
Nedumbassery accident: accused remanded in Borstal School as per magistrates order, say police

Ernakulam Rural Police, which is probing the case, maintain that they acted in accordance with the remand order issued by the magistrate concerned

13 Oct 2026 7:49 pm
Political parties, organisations intensify protest against toll collection at Nattika on NH66

Police lathicharge LDF, UDF workers; water cannon used as protesters try to breach barricades; NH 66 traffic disrupted for hours

13 Oct 2026 7:38 pm
Court takes up K.R. Meeras criminal defamation complaint against Haritha Savithri

Writer alleges Facebook post and subsequent media interventions cast a shadow over the originality of her novel Khalachi; court to record her statement on November 7

13 Oct 2026 7:36 pm
HIV screening to be intensified in Malappuram

The decision was taken at a review meeting held here on October 13 to assess the Mobilisation of AIDS Safety (MAS) activities in the district.

13 Oct 2026 7:31 pm
Cop suspended for attacking SFI workers

The civil police officer allegedly attacked the activists under the influence of alchohol

13 Oct 2026 7:20 pm
Expelled leader Rahul Mamkootathils association with Congress workers exposes rift in Pathanamthitta unit

Pathanamthitta DCC presidents decision to support the expelled leader in the aftermath of a recent clash between SFI and Youth Congress workers has drawn sharp objections from a section of district leaders and workers

13 Oct 2026 7:17 pm
Keralam government recommends excluding Sabarimala from ESA limits

The map prepared by the State reportedly excludes Sabarimala Sannidhanam, Pampa and the Nilakkal parking ground from the proposed ESA boundaries.

13 Oct 2026 7:10 pm
Watch: UPI Payment Cap: Kerala Hotels Stop Digital Payments Over 2,000

Kerala hotels limit UPI payments over new merchant charges, as NPCI defers rollout post-Diwali.

13 Oct 2026 6:35 pm
Police probe suspected drug use, illegal racing in Nedumbassery accident

Three co-passengers have been arrested as investigators await the vehicles data recorder and chemical test results to determine charges of drunk driving and potential culpable homicide.

13 Oct 2026 6:26 pm
Special voter enrolment drive in Palakkad from October 15 to 31

The drive will cover all 12 Assembly constituencies in the district

13 Oct 2026 6:01 pm
Keralam Assembly Speaker rules against bringing fibre lathi into House

The ruling by Speaker Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan came after CPI(M) MLA V. Joy displayed a broken fibre police lathi inside the Assembly on October 12 while seeking leave to move an adjournment motion regarding the police actions against SFI activists in Thiruvananthapuram

13 Oct 2026 5:28 pm
Nedumbassery car crash victims family fears case sabotage, seeks justice

Family raises concerns over possible attempts to weaken the case against the prime accused, Suhail Sajeev; questions decision to send Suhail to the Borstal School at Thrikkakara, a detention facility for offenders aged 18 to 21

13 Oct 2026 5:10 pm
Keralam Senior Citizens Bill referred to Assembly Subject Committee

Bill aims at promoting healthy and active ageing, regulation of senior citizen care centres, capacity-building for family and care givers, and protection of rights, dignity, and social security of the elderly

13 Oct 2026 4:12 pm
Mayangilla Keralam drive boosting anti-drug efforts; over 10,000 cases filed under Operation Thunder, says Excise Minister

In Assembly, Minister outlines four pillars of Mayangilla Keralam enforcement, awareness, de-addiction and rehabilitation

13 Oct 2026 3:35 pm