Public Works Minister says NHAI has been instructed to find a lasting solution to overspeeding, poor lighting, unscientific traffic arrangements and inadequate safety systems on highways
Travel with caution: under-construction NH 66 in Keralam turns into a death trap
No warning boards at several diversion points, illegal parking and over- speeding raise alarm after car crash at Kaipamangalam in Keralams Thrissur kills eight engineering students
Travel with caution: under-construction NH 66 in Keralam turns into a death trap
No warning boards at several diversion points, illegal parking and over- speeding raise alarm after car crash at Kaipamangalam in Keralams Thrissur kills eight engineering students
Removal of posts from Keralam Chief Ministers FB page: CM writes to Meta and IT Ministry
Removal of posts from Keralam Chief Ministers FB page: CM writes to Meta and IT Ministry
Another patient carried on makeshift bamboo stretcher to hospital in Keralams Edamalakkudy
Tribespeople carry a 33-year-old suffering from high fever for nearly seven kilometres through dense forests to access medical care; this is the fifth such incident in a month
After retiring as a headmistress, Remabhai S discovered a newfound passion for cultivating dragon fruit within her property. By repurposing her backyard and rooftop into flourishing gardens, she turned a period of personal grief into productive work. The outcomes of her intensive farming approach resulted in notable fruit sales and seedlings, ultimately disproving the belief that ample agricultural land is essential for achieving farming success.
Keralam should not drag its feet on joining PM SHRI, says BJP leader R. Sreelekha
Regardless of political differences or ideology, the development of the State should not be hampered, says vice-president of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Keralam
Keralam should not drag its feet on joining PM SHRI, says BJP leader R. Sreelekha
Regardless of political differences or ideology, the development of the State should not be hampered, says vice-president of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Keralam
KPCC appoints 3-member panel to examine scuffle involving Keralam MLA Ramya Haridas
The committee, led by former KPCC president M.M. Hassan, will report its findings soon.
Home department in Keralam to launch second phase of Operation Toofan
Local Self-Government department to be roped in for the anti-narcotics campaign
Founder-Being LaunchPad: A 16-Week Venture-Building Program for Young Founders in Kochi
Kochi [Kerala], September 5: Founder-Being LaunchPad has announced the first cohort of its 16-week venture-building program for young people aged 1525 who want to move from an idea to a
Posts From Keralam CMO Facebook Page Removed
The two posts that were removed were related to the announcement of the Onam festival allowance for ASHA workers and greetings on the occasion of Nabi Day
Cristiano Ronaldo's Sister Elma Aveiro Visits Keralam, Inaugurates Jewellery
Elma Aveiro received a warm welcome from the people of Kozhikode during her visit to the showroom
Keralam seeks exclusion of homes, farms, plantations from proposed ESA
Keralam Minister Sunny Joseph said on Saturday that the state would press for the exclusion of inhabited areas, agricultural lands and plantations from the Ecologically Sensitive Area proposed in the Centre's latest draft notification. Speaking to reporters, Joseph said the state was finalising its response to the draft notification issued by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change on July 27 and would submit its recommendations within the stipulated timeframe. The Government of Keralam is committed to studying and submitting amendment proposals and protecting the best interests of the state, the Environment minister said. He said the state had recently held detailed discussions with a five-member high-level team of scientists appointed by the Union Environment Ministry to consult states on the issue. The discussions were held under the leadership of Chief Minister V D Satheesan and attended by Joseph, Forest Minister Shibu Baby John, Revenue Minister AP ...
University of Kerala DSU launches digital portal to redefine student governance
The union is eyeing transparency and student participation with the new website.
Eight Engineering Students Killed in Tragic Road Accident in Kerala
Eight engineering students died in a road accident in Thrissur, Kerala. They traveled without informing college authorities, raising safety concerns. Eight Engineering Students Killed in Tragic Road Accident in Kerala
Nagaland: Literacy rate reaches 95.7%, state ranks third in India
Guwahati: Nagaland has recorded a literacy rate of 95.7 per cent, making it the third most literate state in India after Kerala and Mizoram, Advisor for School Education and SCERT Kekhrielhoulie Yhome said on Saturday. Speaking at the state-level Teachers Day celebration in Kohima, Yhome credited the sustained efforts of teachers for the states transformation [] The post Nagaland: Literacy rate reaches 95.7%, state ranks third in India appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Keralam to seek exclusion of inhabited areas, farms, plantations from ESA: Minister
Kerala will demand excluding inhabited areas and farmlands from the proposed Ecologically Sensitive Area. The state is finalizing its response to the Union Environment Ministry's draft notification. Discussions were held with a high-level team of scientists appointed by the Union Ministry. Kerala's case is based on its high population density and limited geographical area. The state is committed to protecting its ecological zones and environmental significance.
2 kg of suspected MDMA seized in Mattancherry in Keralam originated from Delhi: police
Sources with the anti-narcotic wing of Kochi City police say Mattancherry native Noufal, 32, allegedly used to source the synthetic drug from Delhi
AI sovereignty crucial for cybersecurity, says Gaganyaan astronaut
Gaganyaan astronaut and IAF pilot Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair on Saturday said AI sovereignty is crucial for ensuring national cybersecurity, as the growing use of artificial intelligence is making it increasingly difficult to distinguish between real and fake content. Speaking at the Kerala Cyber Suraksha Summit 2026, organised by Kerala Startup Mission and F9 Infotech, Nair said cybersecurity would have limited value unless the country developed ownership and control over AI technologies. It is very important that we have AI sovereignty, and any amount of cybersecurity will be of no avail unless we own AI, he said. Nair said future wars and industries would involve a whole-of-nation approach, making it increasingly difficult to distinguish between physical and digital boundaries. In the whole-of-nation approach, it's very difficult to say where the physical boundaries end and where the digital boundaries start. And it's going to affect all of us, he said. He stressed the ne
AI Sovereignty Essential For India's Digital Security
Gaganyaan astronaut Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair stressed the critical importance of AI sovereignty for national cybersecurity, citing the increasing difficulty in distinguishing between real and fake content due to AI. Speaking at the Kerala Cyber Suraksha Summit, Nair highlighted that future conflicts and industries would involve a 'whole-of-nation approach,' blurring physical and digital boundaries. He urged greater awareness of digital threats and emphasised India's need to build on its technological capabilities in AI and cybersecurity, drawing parallels with the success of Chandrayaan-3. Other speakers also underscored the rising threat of cyberattacks and the potential for Kerala to contribute to national technology requirements.
Thrissur, Sep 5 (IANS) The eight engineering students from Dindigul in Tamil Nadu who were killed in a road accident at Kaipamangalam in Thrissur had undertaken the trip without informing the college authorities, the institution said on Saturday. Local residents, however, raised questions over National Highway 66 safety and the parking of heavy vehicles along the stretch. College officials said they came to know about the accident and the deaths of the students only after Kerala Police contacted them early on Saturday morning. As the institution was closed for a holiday, the students are believed to have organised the trip privately. One of the deceased students, Santhosh, was staying in the college hostel but had gone home before joining the journey, officials said. College representatives and relatives of the victims have since left for Thrissur. The eight young men were killed in the accident on National Highway 66 at Kaipamangalam when the car in which they were travelling crashed into a stationary truck around midnight. Five occupants reportedly died on the spot while the rest died later. The bodies were taken to Thrissur Medical College Hospital for post-mortem examinations before being handed over to their families. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) maintained that the car was travelling at excessive speed when the accident occurred. It said adequate warning signs and safety arrangements had been put in place along the highway and assured cooperation with the investigation. Local residents, however, raised questions over highway safety and the parking of heavy vehicles along the stretch. They alleged that three trucks had been parked illegally on the road at the time of the accident and that drivers of two vehicles subsequently left the area with their trucks. Residents also pointed to poor lighting, the absence of speed breakers and the positioning of direction boards as factors contributing to accidents. They said vehicles entering the highway from service roads often travel at high speeds, while trucks parked along the carriageway pose a serious danger at night. The Kaipamangalam stretch has witnessed serious accidents in the past and actor and mimicry artiste Kollam Sudhi was killed in a road accident in the area. Minister O.J. Janeesh Kumar said allegations regarding negligent parking of the truck would be investigated. He also criticised the NHAI over safety arrangements during highway construction and said authorities had earlier been asked to provide adequate warnings and safeguards. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Opposition Leader says was no provocation for police to resort to violent lathicharge on students, who were peacefully protesting against full rendition of Vande Mataram in front of university building
Valles Marineris flood may have raised ancient Martian sea level by 34 metres: study
The flood, from the ancient canyon system, the largest in the Solar System, is estimated to have released 1,245 trillion cubic metres of water and may have raised the global mean level of the hypothesised ancient Martian ocean by about 34 metres, according to a new study published online in the peer-reviewed journal Icarus.
The three nuns at St. Francis Mission Home at Kuravilangad in Kottayam seek to carve out a life of their own after years of isolation and hardship following their stand in the Bishop Franco Mulakkal case
The three nuns at St. Francis Mission Home at Kuravilangad in Kottayam seek to carve out a life of their own after years of isolation and hardship following their stand in the Bishop Franco Mulakkal case
Overpriced popcorn, tickets: Kerala mall theatres face simultaneous inspections
Overpriced popcorn tickets Kerala mall theatres face simultaneous inspections
Pinarayi Vijayan Writes to Kharge Over Police Action Against SFI
Vijayan accused the Congress of adopting a fascist approach towards students in Keralam while opposing what he described as the repression of student protests by the Centre and the New Delhi police at the national level
College morphing case in Keralam: Police probe if accused student got help from others
Congress MLA Ramya Haridas Clash With Own Party Cadre in Keralam
Haridas alleged that she was attacked and threatened by local Congress leaders, while district panchayat member Sajith Muttambalam and party leader Sajad gave a different account, alleging that the MLA and her associates had confronted them over a WhatsApp post, following which a scuffle broke out
Eight engineering students from TN killed in highway crash in Keralams Thrissur
Thrissur, Sep 05: Eight engineering students from Tamil Nadu's Dindigul were killed when their car rammed into a lorry parked illegally on NH-66 in Thrissur district of central Keralam, police said on Saturday. The accident occurred around 11.40 pm on Friday at Panambikkunnu in Kaipamangalam, when the car, travelling from Guruvayur towards Kodungallur, collided with the rear of the Maharashtra-registered lorry, police said. According to the FIR, the lorry was parked illegally on the right side of the highway near a barricaded stretch where traffic had been diverted as part of ongoing construction work. Police said the car was travelling at high speed and its driver apparently failed to notice the diversion barricade before the collision. Six students died on the spot, while two others were declared dead on arrival at a nearby hospital, police said. The deceased were students of an engineering college in Dindigul and were travelling towards Kodungallur along NH-66. Police said five of the deceasedSurya, Yuvasanjith, Joshua, Murali and Jeevawere from Dindigul, while Santhosh and Prasanna were from Madurai and Vishva was from Salem. The students were pulled out of the mangled car during a rescue operation involving residents, fire and rescue personnel and police. Their bodies were taken to the mortuary at Thrissur Medical College, police said. Kaipamangalam police have registered a case against the lorry driver under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for culpable homicide. The driver went into hiding soon after the accident, police said. Police contacted the families of the deceased using student identity cards recovered from the victims. Some of the families were unaware that their children had travelled to Keralam, police said. Relatives told police that Santhosh had recently purchased a car and that the group had planned a trip to Kochi. As the registration of the car had not been completed, they hired a rented vehicle for the trip, they said. Postmortem examinations were conducted at Thrissur Medical College, where relatives arrived to receive the bodies. Hospital authorities arranged ambulances to transport the bodies to their respective native places. Thrissur Rural District Police Chief Mohammad Nadeemuddin said a preliminary investigation indicated that the accident occurred due to the lorry driver's fault. It is definitely a mistake on the part of the lorry driver. An FIR has already been registered. Additionally, regarding the highway authorities and the contractor, we will inspect that as part of the investigation and take strict action, he told reporters. Nadeemuddin said the lorry driver was absconding, but the vehicle owner had been identified, and the driver would be apprehended soon. He said that although a Highway Police patrol unit had been deployed in the area, lorry drivers often parked their vehicles and left the spot. Definitely, parking should not be done here. We will check whether the highway authorities and contractors have installed proper signboards. But as per the preliminary assessment, this is a mistake on the part of the lorry driver, he said. Nadeemuddin said the Kodungallur deputy superintendent of police had been assigned to investigate the case. Legal action has been initiated, and an FIR has already been registered. Given the gravity of the case, we have designated the deputy SP of Kodungallur as the investigating officer. There will be a thorough investigation, and immediate and strict action will be taken against whoever is at fault. Necessary preventive measures will be taken by the police, he said.================
Keralam seeks Sadya emoji, eyes global branding for traditional feast
Kerala Tourism requests Apple CEO John Ternus, who assumed office on September 1, to include an emoji representing Keralams Sadya on iPhone. Request made through the official social media handle of Kerala Tourism in response to a post by Ternus after assuming the office
Seven engineering students were among eight killed when their car crashed into a parked lorry in Thrissur.
KSSM-SIDs Rhythm Virtual Platform is envisaged as a dedicated digital platform that will professionally document, showcase, promote, and disseminate the talents and performances of the differently abled
Case filed against MLA Ramya Haridas, 15 Congress workers in Keralam after violent scuffle
With both sides trading allegations against each other, the police seem to be treading cautiously on the matter, as there are now allegations and counter-allegations that both groups beat each other up
Keralam: Woman Cong MLA hurt in scuffle with party workers
Congress MLA Ramya Haridas was involved in a scuffle with local party workers in Chirayinkeezhu, Thiruvananthapuram, leading to injuries and police cases. Both Haridas and the party workers, including district panchayat member Sajith Muttambalam and leader Sajad, have filed complaints, each presenting a different account of the incident which reportedly stemmed from a dispute over a WhatsApp post and the role of Haridas' staff member.
CM Satheesan Shares Student Experience At IIM-K On Teachers' Day
Literally, we became students, Keralam Chief Minister V D Satheesan said on Teachers' Day, recalling his experience of attending classes with his 20-member cabinet during a two-day leadership retreat at IIM -K.
Kerala: 8 TN engg students killed as car rams lorry on NH
Eight engineering students from Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, were killed in Thrissur, Keralam, when their car, travelling at high speed, rammed into a lorry illegally parked on NH-66. The accident occurred near a diverted section of the highway, leading to immediate fatalities and a police investigation into the lorry driver.
Unisex salon brand PURE 8 enters Kerala
By bringing the FOCO model to Kerala, PURE 8 aims to offer an investment opportunity for local entrepreneurs, combining premium grooming standards with professional corporate management
Keralam CM, Cabinet to skip press interaction at IIM Kozhikode citing tight schedule, security
8 Tamil Nadu engineering students killed in Kerala after car crashes into parked lorry
At least eight engineering students from Tamil Nadu were killed in a road accident in Keralas Thrissur district after the car they were travelling in crashed into a parked lorry, police said. The accident took place around 11:40 pm on Friday at Panambikkunnu in Kaipamangalam, along NH-66. According to police, the students were from an [] The post 8 Tamil Nadu engineering students killed in Kerala after car crashes into parked lorry appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Thrissur Road Accident: 8 Killed After Car Rams Into Parked Lorry on NH 66
Eight people were killed in a horrific road accident on National Highway 66 in Keralas Thrissur district late Friday night.
Kerala minister says university heads must shun divisive groups, uphold neutrality
Kerala minister says university heads must shun divisive groups uphold neutrality
Tragic Accident in Kerala Claims Lives of Eight Engineering Students from Tamil Nadu
A car crash in Thrissur, Kerala, resulted in the deaths of eight engineering students from Tamil Nadu. The incident occurred late Friday night. Tragic Accident in Kerala Claims Lives of Eight Engineering Students from Tamil Nadu
Eight Tamil Nadu engineering students killed as car rams parked lorry on NH-66 in Kerala
Eight killed in car-lorry collision in Kerala
Thrissur (Keralam): Eight people, believed to be students from neighbouring Tamil Nadu, have been killed in a tragic road accident in central Keralams Thrissur district, police said on Saturday, September 5. The accident occurred around 11.40 pm on Friday, according to the police. The car in which the youths were travelling collided with a lorry Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Eight Engineering Students Killed in Keralam Road Accident
The deceased were reportedly residents of Dindigul in Tamil Nadu and were pursuing engineering studies.
8 students killed after car rams into parked lorry in Kerala
Eight people died when a car collided with a parked lorry in Thrissur district. The victims are believed to be students from neighboring Tamil Nadu. This tragic accident occurred in central Kerala's Thrissur district on Saturday. Police are still working to confirm the identities of the deceased individuals. Further details regarding the cause of the collision are currently awaited.
8 Killed As Car Rams Into Parked Lorry In Kerala's Thrissur
Eight people, believed to be students from neighbouring Tamil Nadu, have been killed in a tragic road accident in central Keralam's Thrissur district, police said on Saturday.
Eight students killed as car rams into parked lorry in Kerala's Thrissur
Eight students killed as car rams into parked lorry in Kerala's Thrissur
8 killed as car rams parked lorry in Kerala's Thrissur
killed as car rams parked lorry in Keralas Thrissur
Sree Krishna Jayanti processions part of RSS political project: Jayarajan
CPI(M) leader says Sree Krishna Jayanti celebrations were introduced as part of the RSS efforts to build a political base among families in Keralam
Probe on into spotting of fake note bundle at Thoppumpady
24 injured as bus rams toll plaza pillar at Kumbalam
Valles Marineris flood may have raised ancient Martian sea level by 34 metres
The flood, from the ancient canyon system, the largest in the Solar System, is estimated to have released 1,245 trillion cubic metres of water and may have raised the global mean level of the hypothesised ancient Martian ocean by about 34 metres, according to a new study published online in the peer-reviewed journal Icarus.
Eight killed as car rams parked lorry on NH 66 in Thrissur
Seven die on the spot; another succumbs in hospital after late-night crash at Panampikkunnu near Kaipamangalam
Congress MLA Ramya Haridas hospitalised after late-night fracas at party colleagues house
According to the Chirayankeezhu police, the fracas occurred at the house of a local Congress worker. They said Ms. Haridas and her private secretary Palayam Pradeep had visited the party workers house around 11 p.m.
BJP Restructures in Kerala Ahead of 2029 Elections, Divides State into Two Zones
BJPs organizational changes in Kerala aim to strengthen its presence ahead of the 2029 elections, dividing the state into two zones. BJP Restructures in Kerala Ahead of 2029 Elections, Divides State into Two Zones
Kochi metro needs 17 more train rakes for Kakkanad, airport extensions
The additional rakes will be needed to maintain a train frequency of six to seven minutes on the proposed 11.20-km Pink Line to Kakkanad and the subsequent 19-km airport extension; only five to eight rakes would be sufficient for the Kakkanad corridor
Kerala Council of Ministers start leadership retreat at IIM Kozhikode
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The court was considering a petition by the Kerala Civil Judicial Staff Organisation seeking action against Sinha by initiating contempt proceedings for not complying with the direction to create and sanction the required clerical posts within the district judiciary
Guruvayur brims with devotion on Ashtami Rohini
Long queues formed before dawn at Sreekrishna Temple as devotees seek darshan of Guruvayurappan; thousands take part in special Prasadam feast
Details of alleged abuse emerge during counselling by police; cases registered against the two under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act
Keralam School Building Caves In, Sreekrishna Janmashtami Holiday Saves Students.
School authorities suspect that ongoing hill highway construction near the campus may have caused the collapse: Reports
NoRKA to appoint legal consultants in seven countries to aid Malayalis
PLAChas startedaccepting applications for the vacancies oflegalconsultants in these seven countries
From Cabinet to classroom: Keralam Ministers in student mode for two-day session at IIM-K
States challenges and opportunities for the future are being discussed at the two-day session
From Cabinet to classroom: Keralam Ministers in student mode for two-day session at IIM-K
States challenges and opportunities for the future are being discussed at the two-day session
She left school as a child, returned at 105 and scored 100% in maths: Bhageerathi Ammas story
Bhageerathi Amma returned to formal education at 105 after family responsibilities had forced her to leave school as a child. She cleared Keralas Class 4 equivalency examination with 75%, including 100% in mathematics. Her journey later received attention from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and earned her the Nari Shakti Puraskar in 2020. She died aged 107 in 2021.
Byelections to five local body wards in Thrissur district on September 28
Model code of conduct in force; counting scheduled for September 29
Nearly 2 kg of suspected MDMA found hidden in fan, cooler in Keralams Kochi
Southern Railway grants GAD sanction for new overbridge at Valakode
The overbridge, designed to alleviate severe traffic congestion and improve safety at a known accident hotspot, will span 29.5 meters and include a carriageway and pedestrian walkway.
Bus driver booked, vehicle seized after dispute
IUML Thiruvananthapuram district president passes away at 65
Lorry crashes into three vehicles at Marathakkara signal in Thrissur
Car passengers escape narrowly after being trapped between two lorries in late-night highway accident
Excise squad seeks Central agencies support to trace Nigerian national in MDMA case
The accused, Emmanuel Afam, 46, is suspected to be a key link in a synthetic drug network and is believed to have operated drug kitchens in different parts of the country, according to Excise officials.
BJP announces prabharis for party in Keralam
It has given special responsibilities for four State general secretaries
Munnar plantation worker narrowly escapes wild elephant attack
Reimagining Keralam: IIM-K retreat focuses on States long-term challenges
The programme is not structured as a conventional training course but as a series of dialogues and reflective conversations among policymakers, practitioners and scholars
Bihar native arrested for 50-crore school project fraud in Keralam
According to police officials, the accused targeted a Kozhikode businessman and his associate by promising to secure the fund to set up educational institutions in various parts of Keralam
Kerala bus driver kisses bus goodbye after driving it for 8 years; emotional video viral
CPI-M General Secy waging covert war against RSS out of fear of Kerala cleric: BJP
Two women from tea plantations ordained as CSI priests in Idukki
Indira Iyyappan, 49, and Vijaya Karuppuswamy, 48, were ordained to the ministry on September 2 at CSI Christ Church, Munnar.
School building collapses in Keralams Chalakudy, holiday averts major tragedy
Portion of Chayipankuzhi Government Upper Primary School caves in; classrooms had already been vacated over safety concerns
KSRTC driver hugs, kisses bus on final day at work; farewell leaves social media emotional
Kerala KSRTC driver Paul Kurian marked his retirement with an emotional farewell to the bus he had driven for years. After completing his final trip, the Kattappana resident hugged and kissed the vehicle, sat behind the wheel once more and later touched its tyres before leaving. Videos of the farewell have been widely shared online, moving viewers
Star Health settles 17 lakh+ claims worth 5,800 crore in Keralam
In Q1FY27, the company recorded GWP of 518 crore in the State and covered 5.3 lakh+ lives, with over 99% of its portfolio comprising retail health
Keralam govt. again extends accreditation period of agencies executing public works
The initial extension shortly after the Congress-led United Democratic Front came to power had created a flutter as the list of agencies included the Uralungal Labour Contract Cooperative Society
Commission has made the suggestion on the assumption that shifting production to night will help address the after-6 p.m. electricity shortages, thereby avoiding expensive power procurement from outside the State. Commissions rationale is that Keralam has surplus power during the daytime on account of the sharp rise in solar power capability in recent years
Kerala PSC Final Answer Key 2026 - Download PDF, Response Sheet at keralapsc.gov.in
Kerala PSC Final Answer Key 2026 for Question Paper Code 069/2026 was released on 3 September. Download Malayalam, Tamil and Kannada answer key PDFs and check answers.
