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ISL star swaps jersey for writers pen in maiden travelogue

Oru PanthukalikkaranteIndian Yathrakal, which features a cover unveiled by Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri on July 17, chronicles the experiences of celebrated footballer C.K. Vineeths 63-day solo expedition across India

17 Jul 2026 9:26 pm
KSEB plans to procure 300 MW for five years

Regulatory commission gives approval for revisions to bidding framework

17 Jul 2026 8:57 pm
Keralas traditional architecture has always been environmentally sustainable, says Tourism Minister

P.C. Vishnunadh inaugurates 9th edition of The Hindu Home Expo in Thiruvananthapuram; three-day event features more than 150 properties from 40 leading builders, priced between 55 lakh and 5 crore

17 Jul 2026 8:51 pm
Talrop director board member arrested in investment fraud case

The accused, a native of Pangode, was apprehended on the basis of a complaint filed by a couple from Kallara, who alleged that they were defrauded of 10 lakh after investing in the Kochi-based company

17 Jul 2026 8:46 pm
Kerala CM refuses to meet MLA, ignores KSU president at public event

Alappuzha MLA A.D. Thomas had demanded action against ADGP M.R. Ajith Kumar, while KSU president Aloshious Xavier had taken strong exception to the appointment of government pleaders citing their alleged links with the SFI in the past

17 Jul 2026 8:41 pm
Cashew import scam: Kerala High Court directs Secretary to submit prosecution sanction order with signature

The Central Bureau of Investigation had said that the absence of signature could cause impediments to the probe

17 Jul 2026 8:36 pm
Kerala Cabinet likely to examine possible action against ADGP in Youth Congress members assault case

Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala receives SITs latest report recently vetted by State Police Chief Ravada Chandrasekhar. SIT had accused officer of attempting to to sabotage police probe against then Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayans security personnel, who unjustifiably assaulted Youth Congress black flag protesters in 2023

17 Jul 2026 8:12 pm
Scientific, humane approach key to tackling stray dog menace: Minister Bindhu Krishna

Government considering unified digital pet management system, says the Minister for Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development

17 Jul 2026 8:09 pm
10,000-crore investment claim: Tatas denial embarrasses Kerala CM

PRD statement says Chief Minister was referring to 10,000-crore investment potential that the government aims at attracting to the State over the coming years under the maritime initiative

17 Jul 2026 8:06 pm
Protect and strengthen KIIFB, says CPI(M)s counter White Paper, amid UDF govt.s revamp plan

Document criticises K.M. Chandrasekhar-led commitees finding that Keralas fiscal stress has been compounded by parallel governance structures such as KIIFB; it slams panel for accepting Union governments unilateral definition of Keralas debt as an immutable fact

17 Jul 2026 8:02 pm
CMDRF online system being scuttled to bring back commission raj, alleges Pinarayi Vijayan

He says LDF government had implemented the transparent online system due to complaints regarding local leaders accepting commission to get requests for relief funds cleared

17 Jul 2026 7:58 pm
KSEB ramps up power generation at Moolamattom, other hydel stations

Power shortage and the need to ensure uninterrupted supply during the ongoing football World Cup prompt board to boost power generation despite storage constraints

17 Jul 2026 7:57 pm
Kerala launches Kanipanthal scheme to set up fruit gardens in schools

As part of the scheme, fruit nutrition gardens will be established in 2,921 educational institutions across the State by planting saplings

17 Jul 2026 7:54 pm
Minister directs PWD to complete ongoing road construction in Edamalakkudy tribal panchayat

The Minister set a definitive 45-day deadline to finish the remaining 1.35-kilometre stretch of road connecting Pettimudy to Edalippara, which serves the tribal panchayat.

17 Jul 2026 7:49 pm
Kerala Plus One results published; pass percentage rises to 62.01%

Technical higher secondary stream recorded a pass percentage of 49.19%, with 699 students securing above 30% marks from 1,421 evaluated candidates

17 Jul 2026 7:43 pm
DDMA had warned of July 7 debris slip in Wayanad, amicus curiae tells Kerala High Court

It says that the District Disaster Management Authority had directed the executing agencies that the excavated earth near the AnakkampoyilKalladiMeppaditwin tube tunnel road project site be removed, to avert a disaster

17 Jul 2026 7:35 pm
CPI seeks review of Kerala HC order barring political events at Thekkinkadu Maidan

Party says Thrissurs iconic ground has long served as a democratic public space; to hold protest on July 20

17 Jul 2026 7:28 pm
KSHRC orders probe into alleged denial of basic amenities in Edamalakkudy

The commission also ordered a probe into allegations that the Forest department is creating hurdles regarding basic necessities of the tribal population

17 Jul 2026 7:27 pm
Government committed to delivering welfare schemes to every eligible beneficiary: K.A. Thulasi

Minister inaugurates NABARD-backed AthirappillyMattathur Tribes project, promises faster implementation of tribal development initiatives

17 Jul 2026 7:21 pm
Turn challenges into opportunities to succeed in life, Ramesh Chennithala tells students

Home Minister inaugurates Thrissur Corporations Vidyashree-2026 awards; O.J. Janeesh highlights Operation Toofan policing initiative

17 Jul 2026 7:15 pm
KUHS warns students against enroling on unrecognised medical, health science courses

Vice-Chancellor urges parents and aspirants to verify institutional affiliations and statutory approvals before seeking admission

17 Jul 2026 7:03 pm
Infrastructure gaps loom large as Kerala fishermen prepare to venture into international waters

The Union government issues Letters of Authorisation for fishermen to venture into high seas. However, the fishersface challenges such as the high costs of modernising vessels and the shortage of skilled laborers. Guidelines mandate strict adherence to international maritime rules, catch limits, bycatch mitigation strategies, and measures against illegal and unregulated fishing.

17 Jul 2026 6:47 pm
Drawing flak over power curbs, Kerala State Electricity Board seeks nod for procuring 200 MW for one-year period

The power utility has approached the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission requesting its approval for procuring 100 MW each from NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd and Power Pulse Trading Solutions Ltd at 5.96 per unit

17 Jul 2026 4:41 pm
Kerala looks to the skies to tackle human-wildlife conflict, but is this feasible?

Kerala Forest Department has proposed using Indian Air Force helicopters to relocate captured Schedule I animals, including tigers and leopards, from conflict hotspots to secure forest habitats. However, the move has sparked debate over its ecological and economic feasibility

17 Jul 2026 4:25 pm
Traffic police step up drive against reckless mid-road halts by private buses in Keralas Kozhikode

Drive follows flooding complaints from public about private buses stopping in the middle of roads to pick up and drop passengers unmindful of moving traffic bottlenecks. Police say the practice has been found obstructing the natural flow of traffic and increases the risk of freak accidents, prompting stricter enforcement

17 Jul 2026 4:23 pm
IIT Palakkad convocation on July 18

As many as 307 students from BTech, MTech, MSc, MS, and PhD programmes will graduate this year

17 Jul 2026 4:00 pm
Kerala government begins process to convert CET into KTU constituent college, forms working group

The working group, constituted by the Higher Education department, is tasked with preparing a detailed proposal and order to transfer personnel, assets and liabilities

17 Jul 2026 3:42 pm
Kerala Knowledge Valley: government kick-starts process to identify locations, establish linkages

The initiative aims to transform Kerala into a global higher education hub, bringing top-tier foreign universities and premier Indian institutions together in a single ecosystem

17 Jul 2026 3:34 pm
13 students suspended for ragging, assaulting first-year student at Kerala college

Alleged incident happened in Government College Kasaragod. According to complainant, a group of senior students threatened and assaulted him on the campus on July 13

17 Jul 2026 2:12 pm
Kerala power cuts: Pinarayi Vijayan accuses UDF govt of poor planning

Keralas Leader of the Opposition says LDF government was able to avoid such situations in the past decade by taking necessary steps in advance

17 Jul 2026 1:51 pm
Kafir screenshot case in Kerala: Court rejects SITs plea to cancel bail of prime accused Jithin Bhaskaran

The prosecutions argument is that, after being released on bail on July 3, Jithin Bhaskaran violated bail conditions by posting messages on Facebook that allegedly challenged the investigating team

17 Jul 2026 1:37 pm
AMMA crisis: In letter to members, Shwetha Menon says panel to rectify lapses caused by lack of experience

Shwetha Menon, who has reversed her decision to step down as AMMA president, says executive committee led by her is duty-bound' to move forward with more responsibility

17 Jul 2026 10:55 am
Suresh Gopi flags fake casting call using his name; Kerala Police launch probe

Case registered by Thrissur Cyber Police based on a complaint lodged by the Union Minister and actor

17 Jul 2026 9:55 am
Kafir screenshot case: order on SIT plea to cancel accuseds bail today

The Kozhikode Sessions Court is also expected to pronounce its order on the anticipatory bail plea filed by another DYFI leader, Ribesh Ramakrishnan, in connection with the case

17 Jul 2026 4:37 am
In AI era, IT sector employees facing an uncertain future

The recent sacking of over 1,000 employees of two information technology firms in Kerala has triggered a disquiet in the sector. G. Ragesh talks to some of the affected employees and otherstakeholders to find out what is ailing the sector

16 Jul 2026 10:21 pm
Pothundy double murder: Chenthamaras sentencing deferred to Monday

The prosecution has sought the death penalty for Chenthamara, while the defence has requested consideration of life imprisonment and other lesser punishments

16 Jul 2026 9:00 pm
Kerala Higher Education Minister urges MPs to oppose VBSA Bill

Roji M. John says proposed law undermines federalism, academic autonomy and State powers in higher education

16 Jul 2026 8:56 pm