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Heat, humidity make life miserable in north Kerala

In Kozhikode, the seasons peak temperature of 37.2C was recorded on April 16, marking a departure of 2.6C above normal. Maximum temperatures in Kasaragod, Malappuram and Kannur districts have also remained above seasonal averages

17 Apr 2026 9:04 pm
Nine killed as van carrying Malappuram schoolteachers plunges off Valparai cliff

Most of the passengers in the van were teachers of Government Lower Primary School, Pang, and their family members. The van reportedly fell from hairpin bend number 13 and tumbled down to hairpin bend number 9.

17 Apr 2026 9:01 pm
Integrated command centre launched in Tirupati

Single platform to monitor traffic, sanitation and security, with 400 CCTV cameras feeding real-time data across the city

17 Apr 2026 9:00 pm
Nurses' strike: Kerala High Court modifies interim order

Court lifts restrictions imposed on nurses' association and private hospital managements following the nurses' strike

17 Apr 2026 8:58 pm
Stage set for a direct contest between AIADMK and VCK in Kallakurichi (SC)

After the delimitation exercise in 2008, the constituency became a Reserved segment and consistently returned candidates of the AIADMK in the 2011, 2016 and 2021 elections. The AIADMK is primarily highlighting achievements of the previous AIADMK government, along with promises for the largely agrarian constituency. Out of the four Assembly constituencies in Kallakurichi district, Kallakurichi (SC) was the lone Assembly segment that returned an AIADMK candidate in the 2021 elections while the res

17 Apr 2026 8:56 pm
Parliament special sitting highlights: Constitution Amendment Bill, part of delimitation package, defeated

There were 298 ayes, 230 noes, zero abstentions with 528 present and voting

17 Apr 2026 8:55 pm
Former Matsyafed official alleges harassment, seeks Governors intervention

He claims complaints submitted to various authorities, including the Chief Minister and the Fisheries Minister, did not result in any meaningful intervention; citing continued harassment and declining health, he opted for voluntary retirement in 2016

17 Apr 2026 8:52 pm
India not to host COP 33 in 2028, Government confirms

Says move after review of its commitments for 2028; remains fully committed to meeting its responsibilities towards mitigating climate change

17 Apr 2026 8:46 pm
A month after fire incident, ICUs in Thiruvananthapuram MCH to open next week

Since the incident on March 17, the hospital has been using temporary ICUs to accommodate patients requiring ICU care after surgeries

17 Apr 2026 8:45 pm
TCS Nashik case: Company initiates probe, says Nashik unit not shut down

TCS said Nida Khan who has been described as an HR manager in some reports was a process associate and did not have any leadership or recruitment-related responsibilities

17 Apr 2026 8:40 pm
Waste piles up in Thiruvananthapuram as Haritha Karma Sena faces vehicle shortage

The Corporations plans to purchase vehicles is getting delayed

17 Apr 2026 8:40 pm
Public hospitals in Kerala struggle as KASP dues mount

The government owes both public and private hospitals under KASP and other health financing schemes 1,824 cr. Even taluk-level hospitals are awaiting dues of over 1 crore each from the government for free treatment given

17 Apr 2026 8:34 pm
17 Apr 2026 8:31 pm
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
Probe into sexual abuse case against filmmaker Ranjith in final stage, say police

Special investigation team questions actor Bobby Kurian who was with the director when he was taken into custody on March 31

17 Apr 2026 8:13 pm
BMRCLs electrical and mechanical staff submit representation over operational and administrative concerns

The representation notes that managers and assistant managers are frequently engaged in multiple meetings, reducing their availability for core operational responsibilities

17 Apr 2026 8:12 pm
District Collector orders probe into ration shortage at Edamalakkudy in Idukki

A shortage of over 64,000 kg of rice reported. Massive deficit in food grains unearthed after Edamalakudy panchayat president alerted Civil Supplies department officials that Devikulam Girijan Co-operative Society had exhausted its rice stock, leaving tribal residents struggling to access food

17 Apr 2026 8:11 pm
Discussions with Anand and Pragg helped at Candidates, says Vaishali

The 24-year-old became the first Indian woman to win the prestigious tournament and thus qualified for the World title match against Ju of China later this year; a superb victory in her final-round game against Lagno ensured her the title

17 Apr 2026 8:09 pm
Not grades, marks will be awarded for SSLC third language: State govt tells Karnataka High Court

HC says that rules of the game cannot be changed midway while asking govt to adhere to October, 2025, circular on evaluation

17 Apr 2026 8:08 pm