Vijayan warned that such 'blatant imperialist aggression'poses a grave threat to global peace and the tranquillity of Latin America
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to head panel for Assam assembly polls candidates
The Congress party has formed screening committees to select candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will chair the panel for Assam. Other committees will be led by Madhusudan Mistry for Kerala, TS Singh Deo for Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, and B K Hariprasad for West Bengal.
Demolition drive in Karnataka puts Congress govt in a fix
A demolition drive in Bengaluru has ignited a political storm for Karnataka's Congress government. Houses of over 200 Muslim families were razed, drawing sharp criticism from Kerala's Chief Minister and the Congress high command. The state government announced compensation and rebuilding efforts. The BJP accused the government of appeasement and making U-turns under pressure.
Three-year jail term for Kerala MLA Antony Raju in tampering with evidence case
Raju, a leader of the Janadhipathya Kerala Congress, an LDF ally, will be disqualified as an MLA on account of his conviction in the case; Although the court sentenced him to three years in jail, he was granted bail and one months time to appeal against the verdict
Vijay Hazare Trophy | Ton-upRohan, Samson help Kerala ease past Jharkhand
The openers knocks eclipse a well-paced century by Kushagra; and take their side to a comfortable eight-wicket victory; Ashok, Manav strike at regular intervals for Rajasthan as it sends TN packing; Padikkals ton helps Karnataka crush Tripura by 80 runs
Sabarimala gold theft case: Charges against Congress leaders will not stand, says Sunny Joseph
Green protocol to be strengthened for Attukal Pongala
Meeting held to review arrangements for the festival to be organised from February 23 to March 4
Vellappally must avoid making divisive comments: Youth Congress
Satheesan slams CM for providing political cover to Antony Raju
The former Minister was accused of evidence-tampering and fabrication
Stray dog attack exposes safety lapses at Kochi taluk hospital
The hospital has been without a compound wall for years after the previous one was demolished for proposed renovation works funded by the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board
Kerala SIR: EC yet to resolve Place of Birth issue in Form 6A, allege political parties
This field in the application is restricted to Indian States, making it impossible for Indian citizens born abroad to accurately complete the process, parties point out
Infam celebrates 25th anniversary with a slew of programmes
Inaugurated a public meeting, Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan raises concerns of the farming community
Stalemate over demolition of Chander Kunj Army Towers continues to New Year
Of the 208 apartment owners, all except Ciby George, a retired Army Colonel and resident of apartment number 101 in Tower C, have vacated
Wadakkanchery vote bribery case: CPI(M) will sabotage Vigilance probe, alleges DCC president
The attempt is to create an impression that an inquiry has been conducted, without registering a case, only to ensure that the CPI(M)s role does not come to light, says Joseph Tajet
BJP to organise Sabarimala Samrakshana Deepam on Jan. 14
Amit Shah to visit Thiruvananthapuram on January 11 for BJP State leadership meeting
Sea conclave on systemic issues within marine, fisheries sectors
The event, being organised by the Fishermen Community Development Programme, will be held in Kollam on January 7
Fronts gear up for Assembly polls as EVM inspection begins in Kozhikode
Local self-governments must rise above party politics: Kerala Minister M.B. Rajesh
Second phase of extreme poverty eradication drive and Digi Kerala 2.0 to be launched in January
Congress asks Mattathur panchayat president to step down or face no-trust motion
Preparations begin in Kottayam for Assembly elections
Process began at APJ Abdul Kalam Auditorium in Thiruvathukkal, where the voting machines are stored, under the supervision of District Election Officer and Collector Chetan Kumar Meena
16th ITFoK to open in Thrissur on January 25
Festival to present 46 performances of 23 plays from eight countries and across India till February 1; online ticket booking opens on January 5
Hepatitis A cases rise in State
Seat-sharing talks in UDF to generate heat with Cong. eyeing to claim seats in Kottayam
Congress has already raised the demands to take over a few seats held by Kerala Congress citing better victory prospects. The Joseph group remains firm and is instead weighing a counter demand for more seats, pointing to its performance in the local body elections
Over 3,000 drug cases registered in Kochi city limits in 2025
The rise in numbers reasserts the growing concern over drug use in the city, though increased police surveillance is cited as a reason for the figures going up
Alongside SIR, preparations for 2026 Assembly polls kick off in Kerala
First-level checks on the electronic voting machines by Bharat Electronics Ltd. begin.
Kalpa kulfi, Kalpa wafer cones, Kalpa velvet (dark chocolate) and Kalpa Qbitz (nata de coco) will be released on January 5, 2026 in Kasaragod, Kerala
Congress weighs a comeback in Idukki Assembly seat
The party appears to be moving to reclaim the seat from the Kerala Congress led by P.J. Joseph
Nepal woman shows steady recovery after heart transplant at Ernakulam GH
Durga Kami is currently under close observation in the ICU, where a dedicated team of doctors is monitoring her condition
The Nedumangad Judicial First Class magistrate court found him guilty in the 1990 evidence tampering case.
Farmers dispute social media stunt over rejected milk
Video of young man pouring milk over his head in protest against the coop. society rejecting the milk supplied by him had gone viral. Society says the entire stock was curdled on several occasions once his supply was added to it and hence the produce was rejected
Sargaalaya festivals international pavilion draws artisans from 15 countries
Keralas Congress top brass to meet in Wayanad for two-day brainstorming session
Meet to chalk out an action plan for the upcoming Assembly polls in the State
ADAK farms to get a tourism makeover
Antony Raju pleads innocent in evidence tampering case
Parties raise concerns that notices would be issued on a large scale to electors in no mapping list and in cases where logical discrepancies or inconsistencies have been detected in the entries
Following its historic achievement as the first Miscellaneous Non-Banking Company (MNBC) in India to cross the Rs. 1 Lakh Crore ($12 Billion+) business turnover mark, Kerala State Financial Enterprises (KSFE) has started 2026 on a high note by securing top honors at the 7th Business World Emerging Business Awards. KSFE Dividend Presentation: Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal receiving the Rs. 70 crore dividend for FY 2024-25 from KSFE Chairman K. Varadarajan and MD Dr. S.K. Sanil Recognized nationally for Excellence in MSME Financing and Leadership in Financial Inclusion, KSFE is now pivoting from a regional powerhouse to a national pillar of trusted finance. “ The achievement of KSFE is not just a success for Kerala, but a resilient model for the entire country. At a time when many financial institutions have faltered due to policy flaws, KSFE has proven that a public sector entity, rooted in transparency and public trust, can become a national leader in the financial sector ,” stated Kerala Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal. The "Mission One Crore" Surge Entering 2026, KSFE has officially activated "Mission One Crore." With a current base of 6 million customers, the institution is aggressively expanding its digital footprint and physical presence to reach 10 million customers across India. Why KSFE is Winning the Trust War: While the private NBFC sector faces volatility, KSFE’s "State-Backed" model has become a safe haven for Non Resident Keralalits Hyper-Growth: Business volume doubled from Rs. 50,000 Cr to Rs. 100,000 Cr in just 48 months. Fiscal Strength: A net profit of Rs. 512 Crore (FY24-25) with Rs. 8,925 Crore in fixed deposits safely held in the state treasury. Social Impact: Unlike private lenders, KSFE returned Rs. 504 Crore to the public through interest waivers and contributed Rs. 920 Crore to state development projects. Innovation for the New-Age Indian The 2026 strategy is anchored by two flagship initiatives: The Fraternity Fund: Rebranding the traditional "Chitty" for Gen Z and Millennials as a peer-to-peer savings-cum-credit tool for high-end education and home-building. Digital First: The KSFE Power App is now processing thousands of transactions daily from the Malayali diaspora and young professionals in metros like Bangalore, Mumbai, and Delhi. " KSFE is no longer a Kerala-only secret. We are India’s answer to sustainable, ethical finance. Our win at the BW Emerging Business Awards proves that our model of 'People over Profits' is what India wants in 2026 ," says Dr. S. K. Sanil, Managing Director, KSFE. About KSFE KSFE is a 100% Kerala Government-owned financial institution. Since 1969, it has provided a transparent and secure alternative to private money lenders, now operating 683 branches with a business volume exceeding Rs. 1 Trillion.
Proposal for preparing DPR for extension of Sabari line to Punalur and further up to Thiruvananthapuram was earlier taken up in board meeting of KRDCL in 2021
Kerala Govt freezes order on K-TET implementation
The Kerala government has frozen its order on K-TET implementation for appointments and promotions. This decision follows recent Supreme Court judgments. The government will file a review petition against the verdict. This move aims to protect teachers appointed before April 1, 2010. The K-TET examination will be conducted in February 2026 for new aspirants.
Former Kerala transport minister Antony Raju found guilty of evidence tampering in 1990 drug case
A court has convicted former Kerala minister Antony Raju. He was found guilty of tampering with evidence in a drug seizure case from 1990. The case involved the seizure of hashish at Thiruvananthapuram airport. Raju, then a junior lawyer, appeared for the accused. A subsequent probe revealed a conspiracy to tamper with evidence.
Kerala temporarily suspends new K-TET guidelines amid teacher protests
General Education Minister says decision taken in the wake of opposition from teachers organisations, reiterates that State will file review petition against Supreme Court ruling on TET
Kerala MLA and former Minister Antony Raju found guilty in evidence tampering case
Verdict comes 19 years after chargesheet was filed against the Thiruvananthapuram MLA
Double-engine government needed for Keralas development, says Union Minister Suresh Gopi
Thrissur MP says for the development of Kerala, there should either be a BJP government or a situation where BJP can influence governance
'Double-engine government' needed for Kerala's development: Union Minister Suresh Gopi
Union Minister Suresh Gopi stressed the need for a BJP government in Kerala for development. He highlighted how a central forensic lab project was moved from Thrissur to Thiruvananthapuram. Gopi suggested learning from the BJP's Thiruvananthapuram Corporation win. He also plans to discuss preserving heritage buildings at Kollam railway station with the Union Railway Minister.
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NIT Srinagar hosts 118 engineering students from TKM College, Kerala
Exposure visit focuses on research facilities, large-scale computing, and academic collaboration SRINAGAR: As part of an academic outreach and exposure programme, 118 final-year students of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) from TKM College of Engineering, Kollam, Kerala, accompanied by six faculty members, visited the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar to gain first-hand exposure to []
Safe destination project on the cards for Pathankayam falls in Kozhikode
Theyyam to light up Thiruvananthapuram during Assembly book festival
Fourth edition of the Kerala Legislative Assembly International Book Festival will be organised from January 7 to 13
Seminar lays stress on relevance of local history in north Malabar
Community workshop on Spinal Muscular Atrophy held in Thiruvananthapuram
SMA is a rare neuromuscular disorder characterised by the degeneration of motor neurons, leading to progressive muscle weakness and wasting
CPI(M) alleges serious errors in draft electoral roll in Kozhikode
Vellappally-Binoy Viswam spat takes an ugly turn
CPI(M) State secretary M.V. Govindan moderates his stance against Vellappally, saying his partywill not consider him a communal bigot for an isolated remark
Kanthapuram urges leaders to avoid communal rhetoric
Assam Rifles to hold outreach drive for ex-servicemen in Kerala
SDNP Vellappally Natesan faces ire over terrorist remark on journalist
A prominent social organisation leader, Vellappally Natesan of the Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana (SDNP) Yogam, came under heavy fire after allegedly calling a Kerala Muslim journalist a terrorist, with the Kerala Union of Working Journalists (KUWJ) calling it unacceptable in a democratic society. According to reports, the remark was made after Natesan was provoked by 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 .
Protest against alleged damage to stadium ground
Country has a poor record in retrieving stolen antiques
Of the 31 antique idols stolen from protected sites, monuments, and temples in the country in the recent past, only four could be retrieved by the enforcement agencies. Though no antique theft has been reported from the ASI-protected sites in Kerala, there have been other cases of antique theft
Nazrani Sangamam to be held in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday
Elephant brought for temple fest collapses and dies in Kochi
The jumbo was not paraded after it showed some uneasiness
KPOA calls for gender-neutral recruitment across police ranks
Association says such a move will enable a higher proportion of women to join the force organically over long term
Jaffer denies bribery allegations, says cross-vote was a mistake
Modernisation, communication key to policing future challenges: State Police Chief
He calls for greater transparency and openness within the force and says officers should be encouraged to speak about work-related stress, mental health challenges
Bribery row: CPI(M) denies deal, Cong. mounts sharp attack
CPI(M) says allegations baseless, refuses to resign; Opposition links episode to Karuvannur scam, warns of protests
KCRZMA gives nod for new police station building
NSS reiterates its stance of political equidistance
Sukumaran Nair says the organisation sent a representative to the Global Ayyappa Sangamam to protect the custom and rituals of Sabarimala
BJP mouthpiece prints Muslim League editorial: Mix-up amuses Kerala; sparks political chatter
In an embarrassing mix-up, Janmabhumi carried the editorial page of Chandrika, the daily run by the Indian Union Muslim League, in its KannurKasaragod regional edition, while all other pages of the newspaper remained unchanged. According to sources cited by local media, the incident occurred due to a technical lapse at the printing stage. Both Janmabhumi and Chandrika are reportedly printed at the same press, and the error affected only the Kannur and Kasaragod editions.
166 booked under KAAPA in Ernakulam in 2025
KAAPA was invoked against 58 people within the Kochi City police limits, while the Ernakulam Rural police used the law to rein in 108 alleged anti-social elements
Kerala team to participate in international kite fest in Gujarat
White paper needed on institutions allotted to communities: Thangal
Medisep phase two launch deferred; phase one to continue
NCESS foundation day celebrated
Kerala issues fresh K-TET guidelines after Supreme Court ruling
New guidelines after Supreme Court judgments on mandatory nature of teachers eligibility tests
Agniveer Category Recruitment Rally to be held in Kasaragod
Renovation of open-air auditorium at Cusat nearing completion
The facility was shut down following the tragic stampede that resulted in the death of four persons, including three students, ahead of a music nite on November 25, 2023
Mudslip on Munnar-Bodimettu stretch disrupts traffic
KSRTC launches second double-decker bus in Munnar for sightseeing
Like the first bus, this bus too will operate on the Anayirankal route along the Munnar-Bodimettu stretch of the Kochi-Dhanushkodi National Highway. The new bus has 12 seats on the lower deck and 38 on the upper deck
Man arrested for alleged gold loan fraud in Kannur
Palakkad Girl To Get Prosthetic Hand After Tragic Amputation
Kerala Congress opposition leader V D Satheeshan offered total financial support to get her a prosthetic hand fitted.
Indian expat wins Rs 24.5 lakh in UAE lottery
Sreevinayak Madhusudhanan Pillai, an Indian expat in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has won Rs 24,54,609 (Dh100,000) in the UAE Lottery. Pillai, a native of Kerala, bought tickets for the lottery for a year before luck finally smiled during the UAEs first and only government-regulated lottery. It was overseen by the he Gaming Regulatory Authority 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 .
Jana Nayagan advance booking: Thalapathy Vijay`s film collects Rs 15 crore
Thalapathy Vijays farewell film Jana Nayagan opens on January 9 with advance bookings touching Rs 15 crore despite limited screens. FDFS celebrations are planned across locations, with Keralas first show rescheduled to 6 am
CPI(M)s bid to cling to power through horse-trading anti-democratic, says Sunny Joseph
KPCC president says evidence has emerged on how the CPI(M) bought off a UDF-backed Independent member to seize control of the Wadakkanchery block panchayat in Thrissur
KSEB to collect 7 paise per unit as fuel surcharge from bimonthly-billed consumers in January
Board will collect 8 paise from monthly-billed consumers. The surcharge is meant to recover 18.45 crore spent additionally on power purchases in November 2025 on account of the variations in the price of fuel used in power-generating units
Major fire guts footwear factory in Keralas Malappuram
Fire and Rescue Services personnel suspect that an electrical short circuit may have triggered the blaze
5 Assembly elections, key civic body polls in 2026: Modi, Mamata, Stalin gear up for big poll heat
India faces a packed election year in 2026. Assembly polls are set for Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, and Puducherry. Major states like Maharashtra and Karnataka will also hold urban local body elections. Additionally, Rajya Sabha elections will see changes in the Upper House composition. This electoral activity will shape the political landscape significantly.
Between belief and balance: The quiet rise of Australia all-rounder John James
Australia U-19 all-rounder John James rise is rooted in belie. Shaped by family sacrifice, influential coaches and an old-school batting philosophy, James blends adaptability with mental clarity. With Bengal and Kerala roots his love for football is a no secret, a sport, he played till he turned 16. He wants to succeed as a leader and seeks inspiration from none other than Pat Cummins. The teenager is gearing up for U-19 World Cup, starting January 15.
Congress at 140: Is the grand old party ready to make a comeback in 2026?
The Indian National Congress, now 140 years old, is at a critical juncture. Facing upcoming assembly elections, the party is recalibrating its campaign calls and alliances. Efforts are underway to rebuild credibility from the grassroots. The Congress is navigating complex political landscapes in states like Kerala, Assam, and Tamil Nadu.
Edavanakkad panchayat prioritises tetrapod seawall, campaign against drug abuse
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Sabarimala gold theft: Kerala BJP leader K. Surendran calls for Central agency probe
Surendran alleges that leaders of both LDF and UDF are involved in the theft
Tamil Nadu, Kerala among six States, UTs yet to enforce 6 years' mandate for Class 1 admission
So far 30 States and UT have implemented the rule, but Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Puduchery, Kerala and Chhattisgarh have not implemented the directives yet
DJ alleges police misconduct during New Year celebrations in Keralas Pathanamthitta
The incident reportedly occurred late at night after the event ran past its scheduled time, prompting police intervention
