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Keralam Islamic scholar says womens public appearances will cause great destruction

In a recent circular, Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama president E. Sulaiman Musliar and general secretary Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliar directed that women should not share stages with men or appear in public spaces alongside them

30 Aug 2026 11:40 pm
Melukara and Kotthathoor Kaithakkodi win Aranmula Uthrittathi Boat Race

Melukara Palliyodam tops in A-Batch final, followed by Koipram Palliyodam and Edasserimala East Palliyodam in second and third positions respectively. Kotthathoor-Kaithakkodi Palliyodam first in B-Batch category

30 Aug 2026 10:03 pm
Realise your mistake and work for strengthening CPI(M), Pinarayi tells LDF supporters

Keralam Leader of the Opposition says the electoral defeat in Taliparampa should not be viewed as the end of the partys political prospects or as a permanent change in the constituencys political allegiance. He says the party will work to regain public confidence

30 Aug 2026 9:31 pm
Parent objects to daughter receiving prize from Sriram Venkitaraman at Kozhikode event

The incident occurred at a private swimming pool complex in Cherootty Nagar afternoon after a triathlon a multi-sport race combining swimming, running and cycling

30 Aug 2026 9:16 pm
Controversy over Kanthapurams remarks unnecessary, says INL

INL leader says Samasthas advisory was meant to uphold moral values, not restrict women; urges critics to respect scholars right to express views

30 Aug 2026 8:54 pm
Excise officials, including Deputy Commissioner, suspended over bribery charges

Action taken after Excise Commissioner Seeram Sambasiva Rao launched Operation Bijapur to verify the veracity of allegations raised against officials.

30 Aug 2026 8:49 pm
Four-attempt cap in MBBS exam includes regular, supplementary exams: Kerala High Court

Court says that regulations framed by academic bodies should not be subjected to judicial interference casually, especially when the issue concerned medical students, whose competence directly affects public health and safety

30 Aug 2026 8:47 pm
Vice-President flags off pageantry marking the end of Onam celebrations in Keralam

Vande Mataram played in full at the start off the event

30 Aug 2026 8:00 pm
24x7 specialty services in Keralam hospitals: KGMOA, govt. iron out differences

KGMOA State leadership, which met Health Minister K. Muraleedharan, says that most of its major apprehensions regarding the governments move were addressed

30 Aug 2026 7:52 pm
Aranmula water regatta symbolises Keralams rich cultural heritage: Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan

Stressing the importance of safeguarding cultural legacies, Vice-President points out the vital need to preserve and promote traditional arts and crafts

30 Aug 2026 7:42 pm
Four held over attack on police officer inKeralams Kozhikode

The attack reportedly took place during police inspection at Mananchira Square

30 Aug 2026 7:33 pm
V. Kunhikrishnan rejects Pinarayis charge, says Payyannur verdict reflects CPI(M)s failures

The Payyannur MLA says there has been no attempt to correct the organisational and political shortcomings in the CPI(M)

30 Aug 2026 7:26 pm
Woman passenger held with suspected ganja in Keralams Kozhikode

Police suspect woman procured stock from Andhra Pradesh

30 Aug 2026 7:23 pm
Keralam Home Minister to open senior citizens meet as part of Operation Toofan in Vadakara

An anti-drug awareness rally will also be organised in Vadakara town ahead of the senior citizens gathering. K.K. Rema, MLA, will preside over the inaugural function.

30 Aug 2026 7:18 pm
Calicut varsity seeks amendment to SNGOU Act to run distance learning programmes

Under sections 47(2) and 72 of the Act, only the Sreenarayanaguru Open University has the exclusive authority to conduct distance learning and private registration courses

30 Aug 2026 7:14 pm
New study suggests measures for propping up Keralams ailing natural rubber sector

Tapping abandoned plantations, revamping rubber production incentive scheme and reviving rubber producers societies among recommendations

30 Aug 2026 7:02 pm
60 MVD services to be Aadhar-OTP based from September 21

Services provided via the portals Vahan, which provides vehicle-related services, and Sarathi, which provides driving license-related services, will be made completely online

30 Aug 2026 6:52 pm
Signs of thaw in CPI-CP(M) feud over Deputy Leader of Opposition post in Keralam Assembly

CPI leader Rajaji Mathew Thomas writes in party mouthpiece calling for collective leadership of Left front in view of changing political landscape; CPI(M)s A.K. Balan seeks to broker peace

30 Aug 2026 6:13 pm
Wedding carnival in Keralams Guruvayur: 367 couples tie the knot in a single day

Devaswom staff, police and civic authorities join hands to ensure another smooth Sunday of mass weddings at the temple town

30 Aug 2026 6:05 pm
Women take centre stage at Thrissur theatre festival

Vanitha Sahithis State Womens Theatre Festival revives a long-neglected conversation on womens place in Keralam theatre

30 Aug 2026 5:24 pm
Paliyekkara toll hike gets NHAI nod, awaits Kerala High Court clearance

Car users may have to pay over 10% more even as revised toll rates remain subject to court approval

30 Aug 2026 5:04 pm
Third suspect arrested in Kozhikode youths abduction

The complainant was a 23-year-old youth from Kozhikode, who was reportedly held captive, assaulted and threatened with the circulation of private images unless his family paid 8 lakh

30 Aug 2026 4:31 pm
Police launch probe into smuggling of teak trees

Nearly 15 teak trees, planted as part of a social forestry initiative by the Irrigation Department 20 years ago, were felled and smuggled from the spot by unidentified persons.

30 Aug 2026 4:25 pm
Gaur attack death fuels farmers ire at Vilangad in Keralams Kozhikode

Protesters allege that operation of Rapid Response Teams and forest watchers remains ineffective to counter the increasing incidents of human-wildlife conflict in the upland areas of Kozhikode district

30 Aug 2026 4:13 pm
Kozhikode Corporation to invite expressions of interest for Beach Food Street waste management amid hygiene concerns

A joint inspection conducted recently by the Food Safety department and the Kozhikode Corporations Health wing found several lapses in the way food was stored and served at stalls at the Beach Food Street

30 Aug 2026 3:39 pm
Prisoner stabbed with wire inside Kannur Central jail

The incident took place around 3.10 p.m., when the accused, identified as Appu, allegedly stabbed fellow prisoner Manu K. Jukku with a piece of wire

30 Aug 2026 3:31 pm
The name, High Court of Kerala, to stay despite Kerala becoming Keralam

Keralas name change to Keralam will leave no impact on the High Court of Kerala as it was named so in the Kerala High Court Act 1958, the legislation through which the court was established

30 Aug 2026 3:21 pm
Replacement of leaky pipes in western areas of Kochi to get priority

The survey carried out by SUEZ, which took over the operation and maintenance of the Kerala Water Authority (KWA) pipeline network in the Corporation, suggested priority replacement due to contamination concerns

30 Aug 2026 1:54 pm
Alleged financial irregularities put Kannur CPI(M) education society under scrutiny

Investors have questioned why the proposed college has not materialised even after nearly a decade

30 Aug 2026 12:35 pm
District Collector given additional charge as MD of Kochi metro, with Loknath Beheras term ending on August 30

A new MD is awaited at a time when the metros 1,957-crore Kakkanad extension is due for commissioning in a year, after which KMRL is expected to shift focus to the third phase

29 Aug 2026 9:48 pm
Peechi Dam in Thrissur to open four spillway shutters on August 31

District Collector has warned residents along the Manali and Karuvannur rivers to remain vigilant as the water level in the rivers could rise by up to 30 cm from the present level following the release of water from the dam

29 Aug 2026 9:38 pm
G. Vijaya Raghavan, P.P. Balan among four members appointed to Kerala State Planning Board

The other two members are environmentalist Sridhar Radhakrishnan and New Delhi-based Varun Santhosh

29 Aug 2026 9:28 pm
Pinarayi accuses Kunhikrishnan of joining hands with CPI(M)s rivals to defeat party in Payyanur

Leader of the Opposition says the partys defeat in the constituency in the Assembly election could not be explained merely by factors within Keralam, as the CPI(M) and the LDF traditionally enjoyed strong support there

29 Aug 2026 9:05 pm
Onam week celebrations closes on August 30; VP to flag off closing day procession

The procession will pass through the heart of the city covering Vellayambalam, Museum, Palayam and Statue before concluding at East Fort

29 Aug 2026 8:57 pm
Entry of off-road vehicles, tourists without prior permission banned at Chokramudy revenue land

Following the opening of the hills to visitors by the Forest department, a large number of off-road vehicles entered the reclaimed revenue land so that tourists could view the Neelakurinji flowers that have bloomed

29 Aug 2026 8:56 pm
A section of traders at Palayam market agree to shift to Kalluthankadavu

Only a small number of wholesale merchants attend meeting; traders raise concerns over location of shops allotted to them

29 Aug 2026 8:50 pm
Fire guts TV repair shop in Keralams Perumbavoor

Fire at TV repair shop marks third such incident in Ernakulams suburbs in a week

29 Aug 2026 8:38 pm
Keralams Thrissur goes wild as tigers take the streets for Pulikkali

Rain clouds gathered overhead, but nothing could dampen the spirit as Pulikkali brought the curtains down on Thrissurs Onam celebrations

29 Aug 2026 8:33 pm
24 X 7 specialty services: Keralam government-KGMOA to hold discussions

Governments sudden announcement that it intended to offerspecialtycare services round the clock in selected district hospitals across the State came as a surprise forKGMOA, which was peeved that they were never taken into confidence before the decision was announced

29 Aug 2026 8:01 pm
Circular on name change from Kerala to Keralam calls for avoiding needless financial burden to State govt.

Chief Secretary Bishwanath Sinha directs government departments and agencies to implement the States official name change on printed stationery, signages and boards in a phased manner

29 Aug 2026 7:29 pm
Keralam tribal girls MBBS dream brought to fruition, courtesy a STEM education initiative

Ashwathi Mol K.P. from the Malavedan community in Pathanamthitta was a beneficiary of Collectors Super 100, a programme for marginalised girl children by the Thiruvananthapuram district administration

29 Aug 2026 7:15 pm
Safety review committee to visit Mullaperiyar dam on September 1

Minister says Keralam has appointed a new legal team to handle Mullaperiyar-related issues

29 Aug 2026 6:35 pm