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Carers uncared for: Lack of regulations make home nurses vulnerable in Keralam

With changing social patterns, elderly care has become a matter of serious concern for a large number of families in Keralam and hence, support of caregivers has become inevitable. Though in high demand, caregivers often face exploitation. Mithosh Joseph talks to stakeholders to understand their concerns

9 Oct 2026 7:41 am
ED searches 17 locations in Keralam over alleged co-op. bank fraud

Searches conducted at Urban Co-operative Society, Angamaly; Thennala Service Co-operative Bank; and Kuttanellur Co-operative Bank in connection with alleged fraud involving 550 crore

8 Oct 2026 10:59 pm
Cusat shifts classes online amid surge in chickenpox cases

Offline classes on Thrikkakara and Marine campuses shifted online till October 16; two chickenpox cases reported last week, with cases surging this week; all infected students asked to leave hostels; scheduled examinations postponed

8 Oct 2026 10:41 pm
Keralam to organise Statewide campaign for students mental health

The campaign, titled Learn Happily (Santhoshathode Padikkam), will be held from October 12 to 17 in government schools and all government-controlled educational institutions across the State

8 Oct 2026 9:56 pm
Two Kochi-Riyadh flights cancelled over security concerns

Akasa Air and Saudia flights from Kochi cancelled amid reported disruptions at Riyadh airport

8 Oct 2026 9:46 pm
Case filed against Thiruvananthapuram Mayor V.V. Rajesh over Sugathans forged signatures

Mayor serves defamation notice to LDF leader seeking a compensation of 5 crore over the allegations regarding the attendance register..

8 Oct 2026 9:45 pm
Statewide special enrolment drive for electoral roll revision in Keralam from October 15

From October 15 to October 31, form distribution will be arranged and digital help desks set up at village offices. Applicants only need to submit Form 6 to add their names to the voters list

8 Oct 2026 9:42 pm
Karingachira-Thiruvankulam NH 85 stretch to be widened to 14 metres

Widening aimed at facilitating free left turns at bottlenecked Thiruvankulam Junction; 20-metre-wide roundabout planned at junction for smoother traffic flow; steps to be taken to construct Chitrapuzha-Mamala Bund Road

8 Oct 2026 9:36 pm
Navaratri Sargotsavam in Kozhikode from October 9

Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan and Keralam Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar are expected to attend as chief guests

8 Oct 2026 8:57 pm
Chalakudy edges ahead as Thrissur school sports meet heats up

Just one point separates the top two; Thrissur East trails with 92 points after a fiercely contested second day

8 Oct 2026 8:29 pm
BJP to launch protests in Keralam to counter Congress protests demanding resignation of Gyanesh Kumar

Congress attacking the Election Commission, courts, and all constitutional bodies with an aim to destabilise the government, says BJP State vice-president M.T. Ramesh

8 Oct 2026 8:17 pm
Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi all set for a green revival

Maram Peyyunna Idam project to transform the tree-rich campus into a vibrant urban grove with native, fruit-bearing and medicinal trees

8 Oct 2026 8:17 pm
Kerala Lalithakala Akademi charts global ambitions

New office-bearers unveil action plan to revitalise galleries, promote masters and take Keralams art to national and international platforms

8 Oct 2026 8:17 pm
Captive elephants to get regular health check-ups in Keralam

Kerala Elephant Federation launches medical camps to screen captive elephants for diabetes, cholesterol, and kidney and liver disorders. The increasing number of elephant deaths in the State in recent years has raised concern

8 Oct 2026 8:14 pm
Keralam constitutes University Finance Commission with B.A. Prakash as chairperson

The commission has been formed to proposeguidelines to prevent financial crises arising from the unplanned inception and operation of specialised universities with low student enrollment'.

8 Oct 2026 8:14 pm
Keralam has sought exclusion of farmlands and human settlements from ESA: Minister

T. Siddique says government will take steps to provide 100% compensation to farmers who suffered crop losses due to wild animal attacks

8 Oct 2026 8:05 pm
Alleged violation of food safety norms: eatery in Keralams Kozhikode fined 1 lakh

The establishment manufactures fried snacks and supplies them to hotels, bakeries, and cool bars in the city and surrounding areas

8 Oct 2026 7:39 pm
CPI(M) calls for Idukki hartal on October 16 over land-related issues

CPI(M) sytates its opposition to plans to convert Cardamom Hill Reserve areas into forest land, revive forest corridors for elephants, and a government order restricting plantation work from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.

8 Oct 2026 7:28 pm
Wildlife Week walk in Palakkad spots 30 bird species

The programme also sought to create awareness about the need to protect natural habitats and wildlife.

8 Oct 2026 6:03 pm
Beyond the textbook: Why an exhibition on Constitution in Keralam is drawing young minds

Organised as part of State Conference of All India Lawyers Union, Constitution Exhibition and Public Debate traces the making and evolution of Indias Constitution, contributions of national leaders and lesser-known personalities and more

8 Oct 2026 4:17 pm
Special meeting to address Attappady land issues, says Keralam Minister Anilkumar

Anilkumar says that the Revenue department will take steps to issue title deeds to people from Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and fishing communities after State governments 100-day action programme

8 Oct 2026 3:44 pm
Crime Branch defends pace of probe into Chander Kunj Army towers in Kochi amid owners concerns

In letter to affected apartment owners, Economic Offences Wing of Crime Branch, Ernakulam Range, dismisses allegations of lack of progress in investigation into alleged irregularities and offences related to construction

8 Oct 2026 2:55 pm
Suresh Gopi trying to scuttle AIIMS in Keralam, says Health Minister Muraleedharan

Muraleedharan says Suresh Gopis recent statements suggested that AIIMS would not come to Keralam. The Health Minister says the State wants the institute and will welcome it at any suitable location

8 Oct 2026 2:36 pm
Gadkari-Satheesan meeting decides to expedite NH, other road projects in Keralam

Gadkari assures that required Union Cabinet approval for Thiruvananthapuram Outer Ring Road project will be granted soon

8 Oct 2026 2:11 pm
Attire is a citizens choice: Kerala HC backs school headmistress over churidar row

Court was considering a petition by headmistress of a Kollam school seeking to disqualify school manager for allegedly denying her entry for wearing a churidar instead of a sari

8 Oct 2026 1:46 pm
8 Oct 2026 1:25 pm
Vande Mataram seminar row: 25 students booked after protests at Central University of Kerala

Police registered the case suo motu after protesters allegedly gathered in a group and disrupted the proceedings

8 Oct 2026 12:54 pm
Toll collection on NH 66 at Nattika in Keralam suspended amid protests

Keralam government orders the suspension citing likelihood of severe traffic congestion as construction work remains incomplete

8 Oct 2026 12:26 pm
CUSAT suspends offline classes amid rising chickenpox cases

Functioning of all departments of schools and centres at Thrikkakara and Marine campuses has been shifted to online mode after cases were reported on the campus. All infected students have left the campus, says a CUSAT official

8 Oct 2026 12:13 pm
How art mail clubs are rekindling the love for post

Meet a few youngsters in Keralam who are finding joy in writing letters through art mail clubs on World Post Day (October 9)

8 Oct 2026 12:12 pm
Woman social media influencer in Keralam booked for allegedly sexually harassing minor boy

Police officials said a detailed probe is underway into the complaint, and the boys statement has been recorded

8 Oct 2026 11:40 am
Suresh Gopi says wont seek votes without laying foundation for AIIMS in Keralam

Union Minister and Thrissur MP accuses successive LDF and UDF governments in Keralam of failing to pursue States demand

8 Oct 2026 11:02 am
Freedom fighter Socio Vasu dies at 103 in Keralam

After Independence, he joined the socialist movement and received party membership from Jayaprakash Narayan in Kozhikode. He came to be known as Socio Vasu for his association with the socialist movement

8 Oct 2026 10:34 am
Case filed against Thiruvananthapuram Mayor, BJP councillor Sugathan over forged signature

As per FIR, the accused persons conspired to forge councillor Sugathans signature in attendance book for council meetings held on February 26, March 11, and April 27

8 Oct 2026 10:14 am
A peek into the largest bommagolu display in Thiruvananthapuram

Sreekanth GS (Kuttu Veerashaiva) has been arranging the display at his residence for many years. This Navarathri, over 10,000 dolls and figurines have been showcased and it is open to the public from October 12 to 21

8 Oct 2026 10:08 am
Malaria infections worrying public health experts in Keralam

The surge, driven by abundant mosquitoes and a steady influx of travellers, has prompted calls for stronger surveillance, migrant screening, and the planned distribution of insecticide-treated bed nets.

8 Oct 2026 10:07 am
SFI protests against Keralam Higher Education Minister

SFI activists raise slogans against Roji M. John in protest against the alleged failure by the government to take action over the police excesses on students at the university hostel

7 Oct 2026 10:24 pm
Tap space-tech start-ups capabilities for major projects of Indian space programme: G. Madhavan Nair

Former ISRO Chairperson says what is required is a cooperative environment rather than unhealthy competition

7 Oct 2026 10:05 pm
Kerala HC asks Centre if better health care in State is a handicap for establishing AIIMS

Court opines that Keralam should be considered on a priority basis considering the density of population, and asked the Union government to take a conscious decision concerning the proposal for the institute

7 Oct 2026 9:04 pm
Textile merchants stage protest against UPI charge move in Kochi

KTGA members protest reported proposal to impose a 0.4% merchant discount rate on UPI transactions from October 15

7 Oct 2026 9:01 pm
Keralam sets up task force to draw up holistic health and longevity road map

The task force has been asked first to assess Keralams disease burden, ageing trends, healthcare service capacity and gaps in access, and identify priority populations, diseases and districts.

7 Oct 2026 8:58 pm
Tamil Nadu man claims 30-crore Thiruvonam Bumper lottery prize

He says he bought the ticket from Palakkad Junction railway station but lost it at Sathyamangalam in Erode district. He has submitted a photograph of the ticket stored on his mobile phone along with his complaint. Authorities say the winner will be confirmed only after the verification is completed

7 Oct 2026 8:46 pm