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KIIFB misusing public funds for short-term political purposes: Chennithala

Senior Congress leader says the assertion of its CEO that advertising expenditure significantly influences KIIFBs financial ratings is misleading and contrary to established financial principles

17 Feb 2026 10:40 pm
Vigilance unearths corruption, irregularities in implementation of DDU-GKY scheme in Kerala

Preliminary investigations pointed to rampant corruption and irregularities indulged in by the project implementing agencies, in collusion with officials.

17 Feb 2026 9:56 pm
Vellappally accuses of IUML being over-ambitious

In an article published in Yoganaadam, the mouthpiece of the Yogam, Mr. Natesan warned that the time may not be far when the majority community in Kerala becomes a minority

17 Feb 2026 9:41 pm
100 BUDS institutions to be raised to model status: Minister

Health/life insurance scheme will be launched for BUDS staff from this year; a unified training model would be implemented under the umbrella of the Kudumbashree for teachers and ayahs in these institutions

17 Feb 2026 9:33 pm
Museums are resistance against distortion of history, says Pinarayi Vijayan

The Chief Minister was speaking after inaugurating an AKG Memorial Museum at Peralassery in Kannur, featuring six galleries showcasing AKGs struggles, his role in the freedom movement, parliamentary interventions, and mass agitations

17 Feb 2026 9:20 pm
Kollam collectorate attached by court

Directive follows the State governments failure to deposit compensation for land acquired over two decades ago, despite a direct mandate from High Court

17 Feb 2026 8:50 pm
Evidence tampering case: court rejects plea by Antony Raju

The former Thiruvananthapuram MLA is likely to move the Kerala High Court next seeking relief in the case

17 Feb 2026 8:46 pm
KSEB employee succumbs to injuries in road accident

A KSRTC bus ran over him in a road accident at Edalavattom, near Nedumangad on January 29

17 Feb 2026 8:43 pm
CPI(M) workers block resort eviction in Munnar

The resort at Suryanelli was constructed without NOC

17 Feb 2026 8:41 pm
Congress grappling with internal frictions in Thiruvambady Assembly segment

The constituency is part of the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat represented by Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. While the DCC froze the appointment of the president of its Kodiyathur mandalam committee, in Karassery, the constitution of the mandalam committee was put on hold, while its president was retained in his post

17 Feb 2026 8:39 pm
Guruvayur municipality wins Swaraj Trophy hat-trick

Declared Best Municipality in the State for third consecutive year

17 Feb 2026 8:34 pm
Munnar records high UV Index amid sharp temperature fluctuations

Working hours have been rescheduled until May 20. Outdoor workers must observe a mandatory break from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., while establishments need to adjust shifts accordingly. Prolonged exposure could disrupt local ecosystems and impact tourism.

17 Feb 2026 8:30 pm
Committee moots State-level system to monitor preschools, creches

Assembly Committee on Welfare of Women, Transgenders, Children and the Differently Abled also recommends uniform and scientific curriculum for all preschools in the State

17 Feb 2026 8:04 pm
Bird bonanza in Vazhachal: 198 species spotted in survey

Rare endemics, hornbill nesting and rich habitats highlight the forest divisions global biodiversity significance

17 Feb 2026 8:03 pm
Liquor ban in Thiruvananthapuram city on Pongala day

The prohibition orders will be in effect for 24 hours from 6 p.m. on March 2 to 6 p.m. on March 3

17 Feb 2026 7:45 pm
Sakthikulangara-Neendakara region gets multiple projects

Minister inaugurates projects include a shopping complex, wharf, a boat building yard at Sakthikulangara. Stone laid for net manufacturing factory at Neendakara

17 Feb 2026 7:24 pm
Kerala declares tide flooding a State-specific disaster

With the declaration, financial assistance, similar to that provided to natural disaster victims under State Disaster Response Fund norms, can be granted to victims of coastal flooding/sea incursion

17 Feb 2026 7:21 pm
Kerala Science-IT Park foundation stone laid in Kannur

The project, with an investment of 600 crore on 50 acres, aims to leverage the States skilled workforce and biodiversity-rich Western Ghats to attract global scientists and companies.

17 Feb 2026 7:13 pm
We Help telecounselling service launched for students

The service can be used to share concerns and clear doubts of students appearing for SSLC and higher secondary examinations, and alleviate their stress as well as that experienced by their parents

17 Feb 2026 6:48 pm
To aid safe migration, Kerala to take pre-departure orientation to campuses

Kerala govt.s NoRKA-Roots is set to reach out to prospective emigrants among students and the wider community

17 Feb 2026 6:36 pm
Kerala closest representation of high human development society in India: N. Ram

The veteran journalist proposes a blend of Kerala and Tamil Nadu models for Indias growth

17 Feb 2026 5:15 pm
Rahul Mamkootathil faces increased legal jeopardy after a second survivor deposes before magistrate

The magistrate recorded her statement in camera and under section 83 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita.Officials said the SIT probing multiple rape charges against the Palakkad legislator was poised to move the court for the survivors statement.

17 Feb 2026 4:58 pm
Machattu Mamangam: when the parched fields come alive with motif horses, drums and uncontainable human spirit

Raw energy, rhythmic beats and towering motif horses turn Thiruvanikkavu into a living canvas of tradition

17 Feb 2026 4:21 pm
TDB appoints task force to rectify anomalies in Global Ayyappa Sangamam audit report

TDB president K. Jayakumar says board had erred in not answering auditors queries in entirety, thus inadvertently creating room for scepticism

17 Feb 2026 3:45 pm
No anti-incumbency, LDF will return to power for third term in Kerala: Minister Sivankutty

The Minister claimed that even agencies engaged by the Congress had reportedly found no anti-government mood among the public.

17 Feb 2026 3:38 pm
North feels fear, South instils hope: Farooq Abdullah makes emotional appeal for unity against fascist forces

This is supposed to be a federal country where States have their powers, and the Centre has its powers. But today the Centre controls everything, even stepping into areas meant for States, he said

17 Feb 2026 3:22 pm
Setback to Kerala govt as HC quashes LDFs Nava Kerala Citizen Response Programme

PIL had alleged Kerala govt was misusing public funds to conduct the door-to-door survey ahead of Assembly elections. High Court says it finds sufficient cause to direct government to keep in abeyance all steps and proceedings initiated

17 Feb 2026 3:11 pm
Why Kerala declared tidal flooding a State-specific disaster | Explained

Decision comes in response to recurrent flooding from rising sea levels, especially during full and new moons, which has resulted in loss of life and property in low-lying areas. Victims will now receive financial assistance similar to that for other natural disasters

17 Feb 2026 2:02 pm