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LDF to launch protest over dysfunctional streetlights in Kochi Corporation limits

LDF accuses the civic body of continuing neglect in ensuring functioning of streetlights, while allowing companies entrusted with their operation to take advantage of advertisements

17 Sep 2026 11:39 am
Anto Augustine arrested by Excise in Abkari case

Reporter TV managing director arrested on charges of alleged possession of liquor in excess of legally permissible limit

17 Sep 2026 9:45 am
PIL in Kerala High Court seeks regulation of counsellors and mental health services

Court seeks the Union governments response on implementing regulations under the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021

17 Sep 2026 1:43 am
KWA to re-tender 5 MLD STP as no bidder qualifies; Work begins on 27-km sewage pipeline in Kochi

The sewerage treatment project includes three components an STP and two sewage pipeline networks of 27 km and 17 km

15 Sep 2026 9:57 pm
Underwater survey to be done to assess long-term impact of MSC Elsa 3 sinking, Centre informs Kerala HC

The Liberian-flagged vessel owned by the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) sank off the coast of Alappuzha in May 2025, reportedly causing substantial coastal and marine damage to the shores of Keralam and Tamil Nadu

15 Sep 2026 12:57 am
Residents take out protest following drinking water shortage in Kochi

Sources at KWA said that the issue has come to their notice and will be rectified soon

14 Sep 2026 4:55 pm
Historic Cochin gymnasium rejects Corporations rent proposal

The Corporation secretary has been asked to hear the gym authorities before taking a decision on the matter, says Mayor V.K. Minimol.

13 Sep 2026 8:14 pm
Kerala High Court prescribes timelines for speedy disposal of bail applications

Kerala High Court specifies that regular bail applications should be disposed of within two weeks and anticipatory bail pleas within six weeks

13 Sep 2026 4:50 pm
KWA to set up 50-lakh-litre tank at Thammanam to address water woes of Kochi

The new tank will replace the 35 lakh-litre tank the utility had earlier proposed in place of the destroyed chamber of the Thammanam tank

13 Sep 2026 3:39 pm
Kochi airport launches robot for enhanced passenger assistance and cultural promotion

In the first phase, the robot has been deployed at Kalangan, the art museum located in the domestic security hold area

12 Sep 2026 10:22 pm
Health officials sound caution as soaring temperature triggers fresh wave of fever cases in Ernakulam

The district continues to report the highest number of influenza cases in the State, while dengue and leptospirosis cases also persist

12 Sep 2026 9:58 pm
Electricity crisis an opportunity to find a solution, says Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan

The Chief Minister says the energy crisis is on the priority list of his government and that it is high time the State formulated a modern power policy

12 Sep 2026 9:15 pm
Kochi Corporation to restrict subsidy on biomedical waste collection amid opposition protest

All except exempted categories to pay 20 per kg plus GST; subsidised rate fixed at 12 per kg, reducing Corporations subsidy component to 8 from the earlier 28

12 Sep 2026 8:10 pm
Kochi police deploy 15-member team to trace suspected Bangladeshi man

The team comprises cops from the Palarivattom station and members of the special operation groups from other stations

12 Sep 2026 7:35 pm
Frequent power outages leave Keralams EV owners anxious over charging woes

Residents from Kochi to Thiruvananthapuram express concerns over unpredictable power cuts. While some users are yet to feel the impact, others say it is already interrupting their charging schedules, leaving them anxious about their vehicles readiness for daily use. KSEB sources advise charging during off-peak hours.

12 Sep 2026 4:15 pm
Cricketers Sreesanths father dies

The deceased is survived by his wife Savithri Devi and children Deepu Santh, Niveditha, Diva, and Sreesanth

12 Sep 2026 9:50 am
SNDP Yogam microfinance scam: Kerala HC records extreme displeasure at delay by Home dept. in complying with orders

Court criticises Home dept. delay in forwarding the file on sanctioning prosecution in the SNDP Yogam microfinance scam to the Additional Chief Secretary, Backward Classes Welfare department

11 Sep 2026 6:30 pm
Excise arrest youth with 305.396 grams of suspected MDMA in Kochi

The Excise also seized 2,90,000, allegedly gained through drug sales, and a mobile phone from the accused

11 Sep 2026 4:24 pm
Kerala HC finds video containing social activists remarks regarding Sabarimala deities offensive, directs Meta to temporarily block it

Judge views the video in court and holds that the continuance of the video on social media would definitely hurt the religious beliefs of Sabarimala worshippers

11 Sep 2026 2:19 am
Kerala HC denies bail to PFI leaders in Sreenivasan murder case

Court reasons that since their offence had resulted in the death of a person and the period of custody had not amounted to a substantial part of the prescribed punishment for their crime, they would not be entitled to bail on the grounds of prolonged custody and delay of trial

11 Sep 2026 2:17 am
Demolition of Kokers Theatre divides council as Kochi Mayor calls for structural stability test by expert agency

Mayor V.K. Minimol announced this following a heated exchange between the ruling United Democratic Front and the Opposition Left Democratic Front over the demolition

11 Sep 2026 1:43 am
Water crisis: KWA to boost Aluva WTP output; Kochi to get additional 10 MLD water

According to KWA officials, new motor pump sets will be installed at the WTP

10 Sep 2026 4:38 pm
Bypolls in three panchayats in Keralams Ernakulam to have little impact on power equations

Kolencherry East of Poothrikka, Madaplathuruth East of Vadakkekara, and Puliyanam East of Parakkadavu will go to the polls on September 28

10 Sep 2026 1:31 am
Kerala High Court directs Meta, Google to preserve social media content and records of Guruvayur MLA N.K. Akbar

Petition filed by rival candidate alleges that Akbar engaged in corrupt practices during the election, through the circulation of pamphlets and videos

10 Sep 2026 1:29 am
Kochi Corporation to limit subsidised biomedical waste collection from this month amid Opposition protest

The revised policy will see the subsidy for most users drop from 28 to 12 per kilogram, while commercial establishments will now face a charge of 45 per kilogram.

9 Sep 2026 4:31 pm
ED registers case against 27 over attack on officials during raid at Pinarayi Vijayans residence

All those named in the police FIR will be arraigned as accused. Charges in the police case, which are also covered by scheduled offences under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), will be invoked against them, say ED sources

9 Sep 2026 10:37 am
MVD slaps penalty of 6.04 lakh on trucks for overloading in Keralams Ernakulam

Penalty was imposed on erring vehicles for use of air horns, illegal modification, carrying dangerously protruding goods, and display of advertisements in violation of rules

9 Sep 2026 12:13 am
Muttil tree felling case: Kerala HC reserves verdict on accuseds plea

Court vacates interim order to enable filing of final report within 10 days; HC had earlier dismissed accuseds discharge plea in cheating case

8 Sep 2026 10:05 pm
Water scarcity grips several parts of Kochi

Rising heat, power disruptions and the partial collapse of the Thammanam water tank contribute to the shortage; Panampilly Nagar, Vaduthala West, Vyttila and Gandhi Nagar among the divisions affected; KWA says a permanent solution can be achieved only after the 190 MLD plant is realised

8 Sep 2026 8:10 pm
YouTuber moves Kerala HC seeking case against Sunny Kapikad for derogatory remarks about Ayyappa

Rahul Easwar also seeks directions to remove videos, which allegedly contains the derogatory remarks, from social media

8 Sep 2026 6:04 pm
Kerala HC stays trial in 2016 Puttingal fireworks accident case

Court seeks States explanation on change of public prosecutor in proceedings before trial court. The incident in Kollam district had killed 109 people and injured 280 others

8 Sep 2026 4:04 pm
Rights panel seeks steps to resolve drinking water shortage in Cheranalloor panchayat in Keralams Kochi

Residents of wards 7 and 8 in Chittoor area of the panchayat have not received drinking water from the Kerala Water Authority for two weeks, according to the SHRC

8 Sep 2026 1:43 am
Private bus employee arrested and remanded as police draw flak for initial bail in Keralams Kochi

Muhammed Ansar, 24, a native of Kannur, was arrested after invoking Section 132 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for assaults or use of criminal force to deter a public servant from discharging their duty

8 Sep 2026 1:43 am
Authorities must show leniency while asking members of SC/ST communities to prove their caste status: Kerala High Court

Denial of constitutionally guaranteed privileges to members of SC/ST communities must only be in exceptional cases of apparent fraud that is established through material independently available to the State

8 Sep 2026 1:42 am
Kochi Corporations maiden Local Area Plan around Vyttila submitted for govt. approval

The Vyttila LAP covers the Ponnurunni, Ponnurunni East, Vyttila, Poonithura, and Vyttila Janatha divisions

7 Sep 2026 4:49 pm
Political parties scramble to finalise candidates for low-stakes Ayyappankkavu bypoll in Kochi Corporation

In the 76-member council, now reduced to 75 following the vacancy in Ayyappankkavu, the UDF commands the support of 47 members, including an independent. The main Opposition LDF remains restricted to 22, while the BJP holds six seats

7 Sep 2026 3:57 pm
K. Achuthan, senior Congress leader and former Chittur MLA in Keralam, dies

He represented Chittur in the Kerala Assembly from 1996 to 2016.

7 Sep 2026 2:29 pm
Kochi Metros Pink Line stations to showcase Keralams cultural heritage

Each of the 11 stations on the Kakkanad extension will feature a distinct theme rooted in the States art and traditions. Themes range from cartoons and handloom to Kathakali, Kalaripayattu and Theyyam.

7 Sep 2026 9:41 am
E. coli, coliform bacteria in water from Kochi eateries spark alarm

According to the reports, the Most Probable Number (MPN) of coliform bacteria detected in the samples ranged from 17 per 100 ml to 1,600 per 100 ml. Experts say the high MPN values indicate faecal contamination and render the water unfit for human consumption.

7 Sep 2026 12:12 am
Keralam govt to decide on PM-SHRI scheme after cabinet panel report: Minister

Samsudheen said there were differences between the Centre and the State over the implementation of the scheme

6 Sep 2026 11:22 pm
Private bus operators threaten indefinite strike in Keralam

Say the recommendations of an expert committee appointed to address their concerns are inadequate

6 Sep 2026 11:17 pm