History-sheeter Arjun Ayanki remanded, shifted to Thalassery jail in Keralas Kannur
The police, in the remand report, say granting bail to Arjun can lead to repetition of offences and that there is a possibility of him absconding and destroying evidence
Teacher Suspended Over Savarkar Question In Kerala School Quiz
As per the order, the action followed a report submitted by the Deputy Director of Education, Kasaragod, after an inquiry into the controversy.
Flood recovery in Keralas Poonjar turns into political battle over absence of local legislator
Controversy over absence of Poonjar MLA M.J. Sebastian, with the LDF and the UDF trading charges over his decision to travel to the U.S. on a personal visit
Shefeena Yusuffali-led Rizq Art Initiative awards RAi Fellowship to two Keralam artists
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Kerala Forest Dept to launch 'Atma' brand of tea, coffee from own plantations
KFDC currently markets its products under the 'Vanopahar' brand, with 'Atma' to be introduced as a new brand for its tea and coffee products
Rajeev Chandrasekhar seeks resolution to protest by Kerala PSC aspirants, writes to Satheesan
He says instead of suppressing the protesting youth, the government should be ready to listen to and resolve their problems
Priests of Orthodox, Jacobite Factions Fight Over Church in Kerala
A few priests of the Orthodox faction reached the church on Sunday, citing a judgment of the Muvattupuzha Sub Court, reportedly ruling in their favour in the ownership dispute
Vande Mataram will not be sung in full in Kerala: Minister K Muraleedharan
Kerala's health minister and a Congress MP stated the full Vande Mataram will not be sung. They affirmed only the first two couplets will be sung in state programs. This stance follows a Chief Secretary's letter regarding a nationwide campaign. The state government will adhere to its established protocol for national song recitations. This decision maintains the practice followed in previous state government events.
NIA arrests alleged mastermind in illegal explosives case from Keralas Manjeri
The case relates to the seizure of 89,600 gelatin sticks and 10,500 non-electric detonators from a hollow bricks factory compound at Chemmad on February 7, 2026
Lok Sabha to introduce tribunals reforms and Kerala name change bills; Sitharaman to move bankers
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Keralas Calicut University plans ASCENT to boost academic standards of affiliated colleges
The project is poised to drive inclusive growth, strengthen industry linkages, and sustain continuous improvement, thereby cultivating a dynamic and future-ready academic community, say university authorities
Tiffany Trump's Husband, US Ambassador Sergio Gor Visit Kochi's Mattancherry Synagogue
US President Donald Trump's daughter Tiffany Trump's husband, Michael Boulos, visited the iconic Mattancherry Synagogue in Kochi, Kerala, accompanied by US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor.
Vande Mataram Row: Kerala Rejects Full Rendition, Sticks to Two Couplets
Opposition CPI(M) has alleged that the state government was surrendering to the RSS agenda by issuing of the letter directing full rendition of the national song
Mesmerising train journey through Palakkad's scenic landscapes
Mesmerising visuals captured on August 2, 2026, at Kottekkad Arc Bridge in Palakkad, Kerala, showcase a beautiful train journey along the PalakkadCoimbatore railway route. Surrounded by lush and scenic landscapes, the journey has left netizens captivated.
Seven years on, Kavalappara hill still holds its dead
In Keralas Mallappuzhassery, a parish bridges the health-care gap
For about one-and-a-half decades, parishioners who have received basic training in health screening have served as an important link between vulnerable families and professional health care across all 13 wards of the panchayat
'Only first two couplets will be sung': Kerala minister rejects full Vande Mataram rendition
Kerala will continue its existing practice of singing only the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram at state government programmes, Health Minister K Muraleedharan said on Sunday, rejecting directions for the full rendition of the...
Kerala Home Minister vows to intensify action against goons before Onam season
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2024 Wayanad landslides: Study reveals the interplay of climate and geology
Extreme rainfall triggered the disaster, but geological weaknesses and valley formations determined its scale, movement and destructive impact
KTET Day 2 Exam Today: Essential Guidelines and Last-Minute Tips for Candidates
Appearing for the KTET Day 2 exam today? Ensure a smooth experience by following these essential guidelines, including document checklists, reporting times, and travel tips for all candidates across Kerala.
Two sisters killed after being hit by bike in Thiruvananthapuram
The sisters were reportedly on their way to a temple in Nagercoil when the accident occurred
Indian Navy Joins Search For Three Fishermen Missing After Boat Mishaps In Kerala
The Indian Navy on Sunday joined the search operations for three fishermen who went missing following separate boat mishaps in Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram districts, officials said. INS Kalpeni sailed out from Kochi on Saturday night for the search operation, a defence
Vande Mataram will not be sung in full in Kerala: Congress MP
Kasaragod: Congress MP Rajmohan Unnithan on Sunday, August 9, said that the full version of Vande Mataram will not be sung in Kerala in this lifetime. Unnithan said that while he was unaware of any direction by the Chief Secretary for the complete rendition of the national song, it will not be sung in full 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 .
NIA Arrests Key Accused in Kerala Illegal Explosives Seizure Case
The arrest of Haris comes a day after the NIA arrested three more accused from Vijayapura in Karnataka on August 7
Kerala: NIA arrests one more in Malappuram explosives case
Malappuram, Aug 9 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested another accused, identified as Haris TA, in connection with the seizure of a huge consignment of illegal explosives in Keralas Malappuram district, taking the total number of arrests in the case to ten, officials said on Sunday. According to the officials, Haris, a main []
Case Registered Over fake AI Video of Top Kerala Cop
The fake Facebook reel depicts ADGP (Law and Order) P Vijayan in official uniform, with his image and voice deceptively modified to promote a scam involving the sale of old currency notes
Kerala: History-Sheeter Arjun Ayanki Held in Kannur
Kannur City Police Commissioner BV Vijaya Bharath Reddy told reporters that Ayanki was arrested from Kannur town itself following a long chase that continued into the midnight
CIAL posts record 502-crore net profit
With investments of more than 50,000 crore expected in the countrys airport sector over the next decade, the company intends to offer specialised consultancy services to airports across India
Savarkar Quiz Question Sparks Political Row In Kerala; Education Department Orders Inquiry
A school quiz question describing V D Savarkar as a freedom fighter who received the most severe punishment from the British has triggered a political controversy in Kerala. The Freedom Quiz was conducted for lower primary students in schools across the Kasaragod, Kumbla and Manjeshwar sub-districts. General Education Minister N Samsudheen has ordered an inquiry into who prepared and conducted the quiz, saying it was not authorised by the General Education Department or the Social Science Club. The CPI(M), Left student and youth organisations and IUML leaders have criticised the question, alleging an attempt to glorify Savarkar and introduce Sangh Parivar influence into the education sector.
Tribal students trained to teach, judge their traditional art forms
The two-month professional certificate programme, approved and funded by the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs, aims to develop trained practitioners from five tribal communities Paniya, Paliya, Irula, Hill Pulaya and Mavila.
CPI(M)s MV Govindan accuses Kerala's UDF government of working for BJP
CPI(M) leader MV Govindan Master accused the Kerala UDF government of working for the BJP. He alleged the Chief Secretary's order on Vande Mataram implements the RSS agenda. Govindan stated the full song contains Hindutva positions inconsistent with secularism. He also criticized the government for adopting pro-corporate and soft Hindutva policies. People now believe the VD Satheesan government rules for the BJP.
Deadline passes, posters stay put on Ernakulam Collectorate walls
Five notice boards installed after service organisations agreed to use a common space for campaign materials; NGO Union says a single display point is impractical as employees use multiple entrances, while NGO Association says any deviation from the consensus would defeat the purpose of the initiative
Kochi Water Metro set to boost service frequency with 15 new ferries
New vessels to improve connectivity to Edakochi, Kadamakudy, Kumbalam, and Thevara; peak-hour ferry frequency on the High CourtFort Kochi and VyttilaKakkanad routes likely to increase from 1520 minutes to 10 minutes
Shivani Swims To Gold At Nationals
Shivani finished first with a timing of 4 minutes 48.47 seconds ahead of Keralas Indraany Menon (4:40.18) and Karnatakas Idika Bhat (4:49.57)
Controversy Erupts Over Freedom Quiz in Kerala Schools
Thiruvananthapuram, August 9: Keralas General Education Minister N. Shamsuddin has directed the General Education Director to conduct a thorough investigation into the controversy surrounding the Freedom Quiz held in schools of Kasaragods Kumbla and Manjeshwar sub-districts on Independence Day. The minister has also ordered strict action against those responsible. The controversy began when a question ... Read more Controversy Erupts Over Freedom Quiz in Kerala Schools
A large number of villages in the central Travancore region are left to decay as many in the younger generation, settled abroad, are unwilling to return. Hiran Unnikrishnan takes a road trip through the near-abandoned villages and takes a look at the lives of the elders in the region
U.S. envoy, Trumps son-in-law visit Mattancherry Jew Town
Kerala Health dept. sounds caution over unsafe tattooing
Seven-point advisory calls for proper hygiene, sterilisation of equipment, use of single-use items and safe waste disposal; dermatologists warn against infections from unsafe tattooing as more people seek tattoo removal, often for employment purposes; tattoo artists back stricter safety standards but call for mandatory autoclave machines and regulation of studios
As Pampa silts up, floods become the new normal in Keralas Ranni
Floods have returned with alarming regularity to the township, which is wedged between two elevated stretches of land, as the river has lost its capacity to hold water over the years
At 98, Kerala literary icon and critic M. Leelavathy continues to be a prolific writer
Would Trump listen to writers? she asks, talking about the Mahabharatas anti-war message. Her latest book Bharathalokam is a study of the major episodes of the Mahabharata
Onam special: KSRTC to deploy 90 more buses to Kerala
Driver, conductor killed as Kerala govt bus topples
34 Days of Protest: Kerala Teacher Aspirants Eat Grass Over Appointment Delay
Some lower primary school teachers who had secured ranks through the LPST examination in Kerala conducted an uncommon protest outside the state secretariat in Kerala by consuming grass due to their disappointment over the government delay in appointing them. It was
Keralas Enforcement Drive Seizes Over 2,300 Cases Ahead of Onam Festival
Thiruvananthapuram, August 8: In preparation for the upcoming Onam festival, the Kerala Excise Department has intensified its crackdown on illegal alcohol, spirits, drugs, and tobacco products. During the first week of this special operation, a total of 2,332 cases were registered, resulting in the arrest of 715 individuals. Onam, Keralas traditional harvest festival, is set ... Read more Keralas Enforcement Drive Seizes Over 2,300 Cases Ahead of Onam Festival
VHP leader Vinod Bansal defends Savarkar amid Kerala school quiz controversy
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Police Officers Association in Kerala opposes move to downgrade SHO posts
Savarkar Question In School Quiz Event Sparks Row In Kerala
Education Minister orders probe
Transport of Kerala flood rescuer Rajeshs body without freezer: Payyannur tahsildar suspended
Revenue Minister A.P. Anilkumar had directed Land Revenue Commissioner to suspend tahsildar following the receipt of an inquiry report from Kannur District Collector P. Vishnuraj
Hope and despair for families amid wait for missing fishermen
The search for 32-year-old Shijin, who disappeared at sea on August 31, enters its ninth day on Saturday (August 8).
Keralam mandates full rendition of Vande Mataram at Independence Day events
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Calicut varsity to end contract of staff in its self-financing institutions
SFCTSA says the standing committee decision will lead to the termination of services of more than 400 staff, including in teaching and non-teaching sections
VACB in Kerala books former TDB officials over 2.27 crore Sabarimala ghee scam
347 police recruits pass out at Muttikulangara
The recruits included 127 from KAP First Battalion, 110 from KAP Second Battalion and 110 police drivers from the India Reserve Battalion
Elephant kills mahout in Konni
The incident occurred when the deceased approached Priyadarshini, an elephant at the camp, to apply medicine and change the dressing on a wound on its trunk. The elephant attacked him during the procedure.
Host of issues cited as reasons for road accidents involving KSRTC buses
Deployment of inexperienced drivers, mechanical weakening of old vehicles, and lack of rest for the staff have been cited as possible reasons for a series of road accidents involving buses operated by the KSRTC in recent weeks
Flooding in Keralas Kuttanad triggers political controversy
Controversy comes to a head on Saturday when a ministerial team comprising Excise Minister and Agriculture Minister visit the flood ravaged region
Heavy rain lashes Adimaly taluk
Isolated mudslides and waterlogging reported from the region
Tamil Nadu releases 350 cusecs of water from Mullaperiyar dam
Out of the 350 cusecs, 200 cusecs are allocated for agricultural purposes and 150 cusecs for drinking water
Water contamination: stop memo issued to plywood factory in Thodupuzha in Kerala
Vande Mataram row: CPI(M) accuses IUML of mutely acquiescing in Kerala govt.s decision
CPI(M) State secretary says directive to render pro-Hindutva Vande Mataram in its entirety at Independence Day functions has reinforced the public perception that the UDF government has mutated into an ideological proxy for the Hindutva agenda-driven Central government
Mananthavady municipality to hand over office complex to Wayanad Medical College
The decision comes as the municipal office is being shifted to a new building. The present municipal office is located near the road leading to the medical college
Amid manhunt, Kerala Cyber police book Arjun Ayanki over post targetting CM
A 36-year-old rescue volunteer gave his life jacket to a stranded man before being swept away by Keralas swollen river.
Kathir clubs in Kerala schools to cultivate young farmers
Students actively engaged in farming to receive weightage marks; government to provide 10,000 per school for agricultural activities
Isolated heavy rainfall likely in northern districts of Kerala on August 9
The IMD has issued an alert stating that strong surface winds with speed occasionally touching 40-50 kmph were likely to prevail over Kerala and the Lakshadweep islands till August 9
No shoot order against Ayanki, says Chennithala
Attempt To Murder Charged on Kerala Man Who Tried To Open Flight Door Mid-Air
Jamsheer Athanikkal of Koottanad in Palakkad, who was travelling on Batik Air flight OD231 from Kuala Lumpur to Kochi on Wednesday, allegedly tried to force open the aircraft's emergency exit
Keralam Education Minister orders probe into quiz on VD Savarkar in Kasaragod school
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Kerala Chief Minister Meets US Ambassador in Kochi to Strengthen Ties
Kochi, August 8: Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan met with the United States Ambassador to India, Sergio Gore, on Saturday in Kochi. The meeting also included Keralas Chief Secretary and other senior state officials. During the discussion, both parties explored ways to enhance cooperation in various areas of mutual interest between Kerala and the United ... Read more Kerala Chief Minister Meets US Ambassador in Kochi to Strengthen Ties
CEE Kerala MPharm Provisional Category List - How to Check Your Status at cee.kerala.gov.in
CEE Kerala MPharm Provisional Category List 2026 was released on August 7, 2026. Check communal reservation status and raise complaints by August 8 at cee.kerala.gov.in.
'Which freedom fighter received most severe punishment?' Kerala orders probe into Savarkar quiz
Two killed, 25 injured as Kerala SRTC bus crashes into signboard on Bengaluru-Mysuru Highway
The deceased have been identified as Mithan and Arun Kumar, the conductor and driver of the bus, respectively; one injured in critical condition.
Over a week on, a Kerala mothers agonising wait for her son who went missing at sea continues
The government treats the lives of traditional fishers as expendable, laments Reshma, who lost her father and husband in a fishing boat capsize on July 31 while her son has been missing
Muraleedharan also writes to Chennithala seeking Vigilance probe; action follows a complaint alleging large-scale irregularities in construction contracts, procurement, financial management and accounting practices at the public sector undertaking
Kerala CM meets US Ambassador to India in Kochi
The discussions focused on strengthening cooperation between Kerala and the United States in areas of mutual interest
Kerala University Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online
Kerala University has released the Assistant Professor Recruitment 2026 notification for Assistant Professor posts. Eligible candidates can submit their online applications on or before 31 August 2026. The detailed notification and application form are available on the official website, keralauniversity.ac.in/.
Savarkar Question in Kerala School Quiz triggers Row Over RSS Agenda
The controversy erupted after Left student outfits alleged that the question portrayed Savarkar, a Hindutva ideologue and one of the accused in the conspiracy surrounding Mahatma Gandhi's assassination, as a freedom fighter
Kerala Rains Persist, Hundreds Remain in Relief Camps As Floods Recede Slowly
Floodwaters were receding only marginally in some areas and several residents remained stranded or affected as their houses and roads were still underwater
Proposal to acquire Kannurs private mangrove land in limbo
Hundreds of hectares of privately owned mangroves in the district remain caught in policy paralysis, with farmers willing to surrender their land waiting for years for government approval
Trumps Son-in-Law Michael Boulos Arrives in Kerala
Boulos may visit tourist destinations in Kochi and neighbouring Alappuzha during his stay, including the Nehru Trophy Boat Race
Pinarayi Vijayan said the inordinate delay in rescuing fishers lost at sea during stormy weather at Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram is reflective of the governments apathy to the coastal population
Kerala CM Satheesan meets U.S. Ambassador to India Gor
Kerala CM Satheesan meets U.S. Ambassador to India Gor Kochi: Kerala Chief Minister, V.D. Satheesan, met Sergio Gor, Ambassador of the United States of America to India, in Kochi on Saturday. The Chief Secretary and other senior officials of the Government of Kerala were present during the meeting. The discussions focussed on strengthening cooperation between [] The post Kerala CM Satheesan meets U.S. Ambassador to India Gor appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Kerala should adopt a rights-based approach to children with disabilities, says panel
Report submitted earlier this year says Kerala should become a model State that can ensure equality, dignity, and equal opportunity for all differently abled children
Kerala Home Minister Clarifies No Shoot-at-Sight Order for Fugitive Arjun Ayanki
Thiruvananthapuram, August 8: Keralas Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala clarified on Saturday that no shoot-at-sight order has been issued against the fugitive criminal Arjun Ayanki. He emphasized that the police will act strictly within the law while attempting to apprehend him. In response to speculation about whether the police were authorized to shoot Ayanki if he ... Read more Kerala Home Minister Clarifies No Shoot-at-Sight Order for Fugitive Arjun Ayanki
Kerala drivers are the 4X4 Stock class champions at The Rainforest Challenge (India) 2026
Athul Thomas and Binil Babu from Kerala are champions in the 4X4 Stock class at the recently-concluded Rainforest Challenge (India) in Goa
The LP school Freedom Quiz question ostensibly sought to test children's historical knowledge by asking which freedom fighter received the most punishment from the British; the answer key identified the freedom fighter as V.D. Savarkar
Spurious cosmetics continue to thrive Kerala market, reveal recent raids
The suspected spurious items seized as part of the operation include face creams, lipstick and shave lotions, sources with the department said
The inmates of State-run mental health centres in Kerala are living in abominable conditions. Acute shortage of staff and facilities plagues Government Mental Health Centre, Thrissur. Fifty-five inmates in the Thiruvananthapuram centre and around 40 in Thrissur are fit to be discharged. Yet, with no one to take them home or no place to go, they continue to live in the centres. Relapses have forced some others to return to the cells
Pinarayi Vijayan says Keralam govt failed to take precautions amid heavy rains
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