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HC asks SSUS why it persists with demand for apology from protesting students who were already under suspension

A Bench of Justice P.V. Kunhikrishnan was considering a plea by 16 students who had been suspended from the university pending an enquiry into the protest in which they reportedly did a mock funeral of the V-C

11 Nov 2026 5:06 pm
Keralam to launch Family Sustainability Mapping to identify children in high-risk environments

Minister for Women and Child Development Bindhu Krishna says circumstances of families and children will be assessed with cooperation of schools, Anganwadis, local self-government institutions, District Child Protection Units, healthcare workers and police

11 Nov 2026 4:37 pm
11 Nov 2026 4:14 pm
Auto, taxi fares in Keralam to go up from January 1; operators call off strike

Decision taken at meeting between representatives of auto-taxi trade unions and Transport Minister C. P. John; unions have demanded that existing minimum fare of 30 be raised to 50. Panel to study proposed revision

11 Nov 2026 3:10 pm
Thomas Isaac questions Ciza Thomass credentials as V-C; she says her qualifications are open to scrutiny

In a Facebook post, Isaac alleges that Dr. Thomass 'only credential is she has been appointed by Sangh Parivar

11 Nov 2026 2:46 pm
All Cabinet decisions taken collectively: Keralam CM Satheesan defends decision-making amid UDF conveners critique

Satheesan says will choose not to comment on the issue, accuses the media of twisting Adoor Prakashs remarks

11 Nov 2026 1:31 pm
Over 25,500 drunk driving cases booked in Keralam since October 13; police to seek licence cancellation for repeat offenders

Kerala Police to seek licence suspension for first-time offenders. Move as part of intensified crackdown on drunk and reckless driving launched in the wake of Nedumbassery accident that killed three youths

11 Nov 2026 1:08 pm
Keralam child rights panel registers case over alleged assault by Anganwadi worker on 3-year-old

According to the childs parents complaint, the worker allegedly struck the child on his hand and severely pinched his ears after he accidentally urinated in his pants

11 Nov 2026 12:32 pm
Keralam power purchase row: CM Satheesan plays down issue, dismisses charges that Electricity Minister was kept in the dark

Satheesan says KSEB had 'never entered into a power purchase agreement with GNA in the first place and that he is not aware whether KSEB had misled him or not

11 Nov 2026 12:16 pm
Fake QR code to divert charity fund: Case filed against trust in Keralam

Money allegedly collected using fake QR code created in names of children suffering from Spinal Muscular Atrophy

11 Nov 2026 11:46 am
Keralam Ministers claim on Muslim Youth Leagues role in Netanyahus Israel defeat invites online ridicule

Referring to alleged massacres in Israel, K.M. Shaji said Youth League workers from Malappuram, Kasaragod and Ernakulam had contributed to Netanyahu being forced to step down

11 Nov 2026 11:01 am
Priyanka Gandhi to inaugurate projects, review development works during Wayanad visit

Her engagements on Thursday will begin with a visit to the family of the late Padma Shri awardee and traditional seed conservator Cheruvayal Raman. She will later travel to Mananthavady to inaugurate two Smart Anganwadis at Kammana and Thrissillery

11 Nov 2026 10:25 am
Court summons former Keralam DGP R. Sreelekha in Rahul Gandhi defamation case

In her controversial speech on October 14, Sreelekha allegedly attributed Rahul Gandhis protest in Delhi to a substance abuse-induced high

11 Nov 2026 9:56 am
Ramayana movie battle sequence triggers viral interest in Keralams Jatayu Earth Center

The spectacular depiction of Ravana-Jatayu war in Ramayana: Part 1 has sparked global interest, turning Chadayamangalams Jatayu Earth Center into a viral trending destination across social media and travel vlogs

11 Nov 2026 8:37 am
Petroleum contamination makes wells unusable at Palloor in Mahe

Residents demand closure of fuel pumps along Thalassery-Mahe bypass

11 Nov 2026 1:57 am
Vlog portraying heartbreaking condition of Kochi International Marina draws swift response from Keralam CM

The patronage for the Kochi International Marina plummeted over the years due to piracy off the Somalia coast deterring seafarers and the inadequate depth at the facility due to dredging not being done at frequent intervals. Chief Minister says steps will be taken to address issues at the facility

11 Nov 2026 1:20 am
Keralam at 70: holding a mirror to India

At a time when majoritarian nationalism encompasses large parts of India, Keralam at 70 is still offering a vision of secularism and pluralism

11 Nov 2026 12:26 am
Three persons convicted in 26.58-lakh commercial tax fraud case in Keralam

The case relates to irregularities in the payment of advance tax by traders engaged in interstate commerce during 2007-08

10 Nov 2026 10:24 pm
Abhiram murder: personal enmity behind the crime, says prime accused

The accused allegedly intended to kill both Abhiram and his friend. For this, he allegedly planned to use Abhiram to bring the latter to the isolated location where the crime had taken place

10 Nov 2026 10:23 pm
Housing assistance instalments for 32,000 families this fiscal: Minister

Life Mission assistance raised to 6 lakh; Minister inaugurates welfare initiatives for dialysis patients in Kattakambal

10 Nov 2026 9:14 pm
CPI(M) accuses Satheesan of concentrating authority in a shadowy power group centred around the CMO

Govindan alleges that Satheesans autocratic style of functioning had whittled down the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) governments accountability to the legislature on policy and key decisions, including power purchase agreements with profit-motivated and predatory private sector entities.

10 Nov 2026 8:54 pm
UDF convener Adoor Prakash echoes CPI(M) charge that Satheesans style of functioning jeopardises Cabinets collective responsibility

His statement comes hours before CPI(M) State secretary M.V. Govindan tells press conference that Chief Minister had significantly undermined the constitutional principle of the Council of Ministers collective responsibility by concentrating power in a shadowy coterie representing questionable private interests centred on CMO

10 Nov 2026 8:54 pm
Traffic police to prepare centralised online registry of vehicles

The initiative will help police establish direct communication with vehicle owners and crew members during emergencies, disseminate traffic safety awareness and alerts, and curb traffic violations effectively, according to senior traffic police officials

10 Nov 2026 8:51 pm
VIROCON 2026 national conference in Thiruvananthapuram from November 11

Discussions will focus on emerging viral threats and the need for an integratedOne Health approachto protect human and animal health, safeguard agriculture and fisheries, and strengthen national preparedness

10 Nov 2026 8:41 pm
Vigilance commences probe into KIIFB land acquisitions

As part of the preliminary investigation, the Vigilance team has collected documents from KIIFB relating to fund allocation and land acquisition

10 Nov 2026 8:32 pm
Brainstorming session to discuss development plans for Keralam

Organised by the Kerala State Planning Board, the event aims to lay the groundwork for the Puthuyuga Keralam development model

10 Nov 2026 8:32 pm
Beemapally Uroos, Vettucaud church feast: KSRTC launches special services

Considering the rush of passengers during the festival, a total of 45 buses are being operated to these two pilgrimage sites

10 Nov 2026 8:22 pm
CPI(M) accuses UDF of making higher education sole privilege of students from entitled families and undermining reservation criteria

He says UDF has undermined the constitutionally guaranteed reservation criteria for students from historically backward sections of society by allowing private colleges free rein to start new courses, charge capitation fees, and appoint faculty by passing PSC

10 Nov 2026 8:18 pm
Regulatory Commission extends power purchase agreement with NTPC Kayamkulam for three years

The commissions November 9 order came on a petition filed by the KSEB seeking the three-year extension at an annual fixed charge of 100 crore payable to NTPC Ltd.

10 Nov 2026 8:07 pm
Protest march held to Suresh Gopis office over toll collection in Keralams Nattika

Agitators demand suspension of toll until NH 66 works are completed; seek exemption for local vehicles and speedy completion of bridges and service roads

10 Nov 2026 8:05 pm
Kerala School Science Drama competition to be held in Thrissur

Event blends theatre and science to nurture scientific temper among students

10 Nov 2026 7:54 pm
Pinarayi alleges graft, demands judicial probe into Keralam govt.s GNA power purchase deal

He claims cancellation of the power purchase agreement is a vindication of the Oppositions stance that there is no power crisis in Keralam. The government was forced to withdraw from the agreement only because the Opposition and the media exposed alleged irregularities with supporting evidence

10 Nov 2026 7:53 pm
New platform to be set up to discuss tourism development plan for Keralams Kasaragod

Tourism Minister P.C. Vishnunadh says steps will be taken to include tourist destinations in Kasaragod in Kerala Tourisms marketing network

10 Nov 2026 7:51 pm
Din in Thrissur Corporation council as LDF alleges ruling UDF of withholding order on property tax revision

Opposition demands implementation of Supreme Court ruling scrapping revised tax rates for 2016-22; councillors removed by police after protest

10 Nov 2026 7:49 pm
Parents unable to restrain children from driving should sell their vehicles, says Keralam Transport Minister

C.P. John says that children alone cannot be held entirely responsible in this matter as it is the parents duty to exercise control over them; he says State government is considering introduction ofa flexible timing system for private buses amid rise in incidents of overspeeding

10 Nov 2026 7:29 pm
Health department to probe allegations of medical negligence at North Paravur Government Taluk Hospital

Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan had directed the authorities to conduct an inquiry into the charge that the right leg of the patient, Abdul Jabbar, had to be amputated below the knee following delayed diagnosis and treatment.

10 Nov 2026 7:26 pm
Home Minister launches Startup E Plus initiative in Keralams Vadakara Lok Sabha constituency

The specially designed start-up vehicle will visit educational institutions to identify and collect innovative ideas from students. It will also organise motivational sessions and career guidance programmes to encourage entrepreneurial thinking

10 Nov 2026 7:24 pm
Missing POCSO survivor traced, say Kerala Police

She went missing from a hospital in Thiruvananthapuram a couple of days ago

10 Nov 2026 7:23 pm
Man arrested for allegedly assaulting woman on train in Keralams Thiruvananthapuram

The accused, identified as Vijesh of Attingal, was arrested on the basis of a complaint by a woman who travelled on the Malabar Express

10 Nov 2026 7:22 pm