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State professional drama competition to begin in Thrissur on April 19

Five-day festival by Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi to feature 10 plays at K.T. Muhammed Theatre

17 Apr 2026 8:28 pm
Delimitation Bill aimed at 2029 poll advantage: Thomas Isaac

CPI(M) leader accuses BJP of using electoral revisions and seat redrawing to favour itself

17 Apr 2026 8:26 pm
United Opposition defeats Constitutional Amendment Bill for womens quota

While 298 votes were polled in favour of the Bill, 230 were polled against, failing to meet the necessary two-thirds majority mark needed for a constitutional amendment Bill

17 Apr 2026 8:04 pm
Major parties fail to nominate women in some key constituencies in Tiruchi district

Parties have promised several sops for women, but fall short when it comes to ensuring proportional representation in candidate selection

17 Apr 2026 8:04 pm
Medical Education Minister warns hospital heads over drug shortage, ICU gaps

On complaints of a shortage of intensive care facilities, the Minister sought an explanation from officials of Victoria Hospital

17 Apr 2026 8:02 pm
Chittoor district to restore 3,106 tanks under Jaladhara

Initiative to boost groundwater recharge and strengthen irrigation support for farmers, says Collector

17 Apr 2026 8:01 pm
Rhythm of resilience: Hows BRC band is striking a new note

In a quiet corner of Kollam, adults with intellectual disabilities are transforming lives through music

17 Apr 2026 7:55 pm
Water level in Idukki reservoir drops to 36% of capacity

Power generation continues at near-maximum capacity at Moolamattom power plant

17 Apr 2026 7:55 pm
Six-day traffic curbs at old Chalakudy bridge in Thrissur to trigger diversions

Bridge to be closed for urgent repair works and load testing

17 Apr 2026 7:54 pm
High humidity levels make Palakkad heat more severe

Scientists at the IRTC, Mundur, say the intense heat experienced in the district is largely due to high humidity rather than temperature alone

17 Apr 2026 7:54 pm
Probiotics and heart health: hype or real benefit?

The research on probiotics and cardiovascular health is real, growing, and worth taking seriously. However, it is not at a stage where broad claims about heart protection are clinically justified. For most people, yogurt, buttermilk and fermented vegetables that have been part of traditional Indian diets for generations will provide beneficial bacteria alongside broader nutritional value

17 Apr 2026 7:53 pm
Menstrual leave: Karnataka to implement law with penal provisions

A majority of manufacturing industries have failed to implement the provision of one day of paid menstrual leave per month for female employees aged 18 to 52

17 Apr 2026 7:42 pm
Sri Lankas Energy Minister resigns amid corruption allegations, sub-standard coal imports

The indictment triggered sharp criticism from members of the political Opposition and civil society, who reminded the Dissanayake government and the ruling National Peoples Power administration of their key pre-poll promise of wiping out corruption

17 Apr 2026 7:38 pm
CPI(M) flays silence of TDP, YSRCP over delimitation process

Linking the womens reservation Bill with delimitation will adversely impact the SCs and STs, and the southern States that have effectively controlled population growth, asserts party leader Srinivasa Rao

17 Apr 2026 7:35 pm
Thrissur Pooram: Heat safety measures to protect people and elephants

District Collector chairs high-level meeting; focus on hydration, medical readiness, and shaded facilities

17 Apr 2026 7:26 pm
Kollam swelters as temperatures soar, yellow alert issued

The intense heat has turned daily commutes and outdoor labour into gruelling tasks. Many citizens have reported physical exhaustion and heat-related discomfort, as the cooling effect of the evening breeze remains elusive

17 Apr 2026 7:25 pm
IPL 2026: High-flyingRCBaims to extend winningstreak against DC

On April 18, 2026, Delhi Capitals faces the arduous task of stopping Royal Challengers Bengalurus run at Chinnaswamy Stadium

17 Apr 2026 7:20 pm
BJP slams Rahul Gandhis remarks on Prime Minister, armed forces

Opposing a Bill that is aimed at women empowerment reflects poorly on the Congress leader, says Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav

17 Apr 2026 7:17 pm