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Fourteen Bills passed by Kerala Assembly awaiting assent, says Speaker A.N. Shamseer

Kerala Budget session to begin on January 20. 2026-27 Budget to be presented on January 29

The Hindu 14 Jan 2026 5:16 pm

Femella Foundation to stage a play to launch its new initiative against domestic violence

The play,Yagnaseni, combines real-life incidents with mythology to give a message against domestic violence

The Hindu 14 Jan 2026 5:00 pm

UDF councillors halt railway compound wall work citing obstruction to Kannur road development

Railway authorities began building a compound wall by digging a trench, which civic representatives says would impede the road development works of the Kannur Corporation

The Hindu 14 Jan 2026 4:25 pm

Kerala: Budget Session To Begin On January 20, 2026

General discussion on it is scheduled from February 2 to 4, 2026

Deccan Chronicle 14 Jan 2026 4:09 pm

Land buyer paid Rs 55 lakh advance but seller hid info about pending loan against land; buyer wins case in Supreme Court after 16 years fight

A property buyer will receive a refund of Rs 55 lakh after a 16-year legal battle. The Supreme Court ruled that a seller who hid a pending loan against a Rs 4 crore property defrauded the buyer. The buyer paid an advance for land in Kerala. The seller's concealment led to the buyer winning the case in the Supreme Court.

The Economic Times 14 Jan 2026 3:21 pm

Watch: India prepares for 5 Assembly elections in 2026. What can we expect?

Four States - Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Assam and West Bengal - and one Union Territory - Puducherry - will go to the polls this year. What impact could the Special Intensive Revision have on Tamil Nadu and West Bengal? Can the BJP make further inroads in Kerala? Is fatigue beginning to show in Assam?

The Hindu 14 Jan 2026 2:53 pm

Kerala small shop runs on trust without shopkeeper cameras

This small shop runs without a shopkeeper, cameras or a guard. The system works completely on honesty.

News18 14 Jan 2026 1:58 pm

Kerala Speaker says complaint by an MLA needed to refer Rahul Mamkootathil case to Privileges and Ethics Committee

Shamseer says Assembly has received several private complaints seeking disqualification of Mamkootathil or action against him by Privileges and Ethics Committee. But these are private complaints and, as such, cannot be dealt with by the committee, he says

The Hindu 14 Jan 2026 1:21 pm

Jose K. Mani rejects speculations of alliance shift, says KC(M) is happy within LDF

Kerala Congress (M) chairman says wherever KC(M) holds sway, power remains with it and the party stands fully united

The Hindu 14 Jan 2026 1:00 pm

'Conspiracy To Sabotage...': Row In Kerala Over Halting Of Bridge Construction For 'Kumbh Mela'

According to the police, revenue authorities directed the organisers to halt the construction of the bridge, which led to controversy in the state.

News18 14 Jan 2026 12:02 pm

Kerala School Kalolsavam 2026: Full coverage

Discover the vibrant highlights of Kerala School Kalolsavam 2026, featuring 14,000 students in 249 events in Thrissur in this collection of stories on the mega school arts festival

The Hindu 14 Jan 2026 11:39 am

Watch: Language of Harmony: On The Malayalam Language Bill

The Malayalam Language Bill, 2025 has sparked concern beyond Kerala, particularly in Karnataka, over the rights of linguistic minorities.

The Hindu 14 Jan 2026 11:18 am

Rape case: Police to examine Kerala MLA Rahul Mamkootathils phones for evidence after he declines to share passwords

Police may seek the assistance of experts to unlock the phones and examine the data, which they believe could help strengthen the case

The Hindu 14 Jan 2026 10:57 am

Kerala HC Directs Probe Into Rs 35 Lakh Embezzlement Of Ghee Sales At Sabarimala

Kerala HC orders VACB to probe Rs35 lakh embezzlement in Sabarimala temple ghee sales, implicating Travancore Devaswom Board staff and highlighting major misappropriation concerns.

News18 14 Jan 2026 9:05 am

Kerala Lottery Result Today LIVE: Dhanalekshmi DL-35 WINNERS For January 14; First Prize Rs 1 Crore!

Kerala Lottery Result Today Live: Dhanalekshmi DL 35 draw will be held on January 14, 2026. Check full winning numbers, prize structure, claim rules and live updates from 3 PM.

News18 14 Jan 2026 9:00 am

Kerala Conundrum: Coastal Bypoll Loss Costs BJP, Majority Hopes In Thiruvananthapuram Corporation Sink

In a tightly contested three-cornered fight for the Vizhinjam ward, UDF candidate KH Sudheer Khan defeated his nearest rival, NA Noushad of the CPI(M), by just 83 votes

News18 14 Jan 2026 6:29 am

Counterfeit parts case: Mercedes owner in Bengaluru wins Rs 2.6L refund; dealer pays Rs 10k for mental agony

A Bengaluru man has won a full refund after being sold counterfeit German Bilstein air shocks for his Mercedes ML 350. The consumer commission ordered the Kerala-based dealer to return Rs 2.6 lakh with interest and take back the fake parts. The dealer was also fined for mental agony and litigation costs.

The Times of India 14 Jan 2026 2:39 am

The UDFs ray of hope in an uphill battle in Kerala

Kerala local body poll results give the Congress-led United Democratic Front momentum, but Assembly polls could be challenging

The Hindu 14 Jan 2026 12:31 am

Language of harmony: on the Malayalam Language Bill

The rights of linguistic minorities must be protected in every State

The Hindu 14 Jan 2026 12:10 am

Noted Kerala Educationist Majeed Khan Dies At 91

Noted educationist Dr A P Majeed Khan died on Tuesday at a private hospital here following age-related ailments.

NDTV 14 Jan 2026 12:07 am

BJP Member Gets Elected With Muslim League's Vote In Kerala Panchayat

The alliance resulted in the defeat of a CPM nominee

Deccan Chronicle 13 Jan 2026 10:50 pm

Mayor unveils 50-day action plan for Kochi

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 9:41 pm

Kudumbashrees K-INAM for scaling up women-led agri-food ventures

Minister for Local Self-government M.B. Rajesh will launch K-INAM in Ernakulam on Saturday

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 9:30 pm

87 more primary health centres to become family health centres

The process of transforming PHCs into FHCs has been undertaken in phases by improving physical infrastructure and other facilities, and by creating additional human resources step by step.

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 9:04 pm

Over 3,000 attend Rubfila Palakakd Marathon

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 9:03 pm

Freight train carrying fuel catches minor fire

The fire appeared to have occurred when a crow was electrocuted by the overhead electric line and fell onto the wagon when the train was approaching Thiruvananthapuram

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 8:43 pm

Film bodies to hold a token strike on Jan. 21

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 8:36 pm

First Kudumbashree Snacks Bar opens in Thiruvananthapuram

Kerala Chicken Snacks Bar will serve a host of value-added products

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 8:15 pm

Special trains for Makaravilakku pilgrims

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 8:05 pm

State School Arts Festival diary

A look at the buzz around the fete in Thrissur

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 7:57 pm

Air quality study in Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram yet to take off

The study was recommended by the National Green Tribunal in 2021

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 7:55 pm

All set for Makaravilakku at Sabarimala

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 7:54 pm

CPI(M) slams Aisha Pottys exit

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 7:45 pm

Stage ready for School Kalolsavam

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 7:44 pm

Kerala Kalolsavam 2026: Thrissur all set for a vibrant school fest reminiscent of Pooram

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the 64th Kerala State School Arts Festival. The Exhibition Ground at Thekkinkadu Maidan is the main venue.

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 7:31 pm

UDF walks a tightrope as KC(M) return buzz rattles central Travancore

Congress appears wary of opening a Pandoras box in central Travancore, where any seat-sharing exercise will require balancing the competing claims of rival Kerala Congress factions

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 7:26 pm

Thrissur traders revive night-time shopping to add zest to School Arts Festival

The Thrissur Chamber of Commerce and the districts Vyapari Vyavasayi Ekopana Samithi unit have jointly called on the traders to keep their shops open till 10 p.m.

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 7:16 pm

A lifetime of teaching tribal children without any job security

In the remote Edamalakkudy tribal panchayat, Vijayalakshmi has kept primary education alive for nearly three decades on a meagre salary.

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 7:13 pm

Low-risk bird flu confirmed in Kollam

An outbreak of low-risk avian influenza, identified as H9N2, has been confirmed at the Thottathara hatchery in Ayur, Kollam district, following the deaths of over 1,200 birds since January 2.

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 5:39 pm

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams to visit Kerala Literature Festival 2026

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams will attend the Kerala Literature Festival 2026.

NewsBytes 13 Jan 2026 5:23 pm

Former CPI(M) MLA P. Aisha Potty joins Congress in Kerala

Aisha Potty formally enters Congress shortly after appearing alongside senior party leaders, including AICC general secretary K.C. Venugopal and Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan, at ongoing day-and-night protest in front of Lok Bhavan

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 3:55 pm

Centre undermining rural workers rights by replacing MGNREGA, says K.C. Venugopal

AICC general secretary inaugurates two-day day-and-night protest by Congress in front of Kerala Lok Bhavan demanding restoration of MGNREGA in its original form with adequate safeguards for labourers

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 3:30 pm

LDF wins rescheduled Onakkoor ward election in Keralas Ernakulam

C.B. Rajeev of CPI(M) wins the seat with a majority of 221 votes

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 3:17 pm

Former CPI(M) MLA Aisha Potty Joins Congress in Kerala

Potty, who represented the Kottarakkara Assembly constituency for three consecutive terms, formally took Congress membership after arriving at the venue of a day-and-night protest organised by the party in front of the Lok Bhavan

Deccan Chronicle 13 Jan 2026 3:01 pm

Kerala MLA Rahul Mamkootathil sent to police custody for 3 days in rape case

Prosecution argues that Rahul Mamkootathils custodial interrogation is imperative for recovering evidence, including digital devices he used for his private and social communications with alleged victim from 2020

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 2:36 pm

Kerala unit of BJP extends support to renaming of state; sends letter to PM, CM

Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala unit of the BJP has extended support to the LDF governments move to rename the state as Keralam and sought Prime Minister Narendra Modis intervention for the same. Party state Chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar sent letters to the PM and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, making the partys stand clear in the matter. The 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 .

The Siasat Daily 13 Jan 2026 2:25 pm

Congress keeps cards close to chest on talks with LDF ally Kerala Congress (M)

Asked if Sonia Gandhi has extended an olive branch to KC(M) chairperson Jose K. Mani, Keralas Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan says UDF is poised to expand its base stunningly. You will know in a few days

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 1:37 pm

Expelled Congress MLA Mamkootathil sent to police custody for 3 days in sexual assault case

A Kerala court has granted custody of expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil to the police for three days in connection with a sexual assault case. Mamkootathil, arrested on Sunday, faces a third sexual assault case registered following a complaint from a woman in Canada. He was previously protected from arrest in two other cases by the Kerala High Court.

The Economic Times 13 Jan 2026 1:07 pm

UDF wins Vizhinjam local body poll in Kerala, wrests control from LDF after a decade

K.H. Sudheer Khan wins by a margin of 83 votes. UDF victory comes as a blow for BJP, which nurtured hopes of securing a majority in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation on its own by winning Vizhinjam ward

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 12:36 pm

Wayanad rehabilitation: CPI(M) accuses Congress of lack of transparency in fund use

Minister M.B. Rajesh says Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan is tying himself in knots trying to explain the lack of transparency in use of significant funds collected by Congress from public in the name of Wayanad landslide rehabilitation

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 11:48 am

ISRO was born in a church in Kerala: The untold story every child should know

India's space agency, ISRO, began its journey in a humble church in Thumba, Kerala, with scientists carrying rockets on bicycles. This resourceful start, driven by determination and a do more with less mindset, laid the foundation for groundbreaking missions like Chandrayaan-1 and Mangalyaan, showcasing ISRO's continued success with limited resources.

The Times of India 13 Jan 2026 10:28 am

Former MP Thomas Kuthiravattam from Kerala dies at 80

A native of Kallissery in Chengannur, he was a well-known face in Kerala politics and had a long association with Kerala Congress

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 9:40 am

Kerala Lottery Result Today LIVE: Sthree Sakthi SS-502 WINNERS For January 13; First Prize Rs 1 Crore!

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News18 13 Jan 2026 9:00 am

Byelection to Onakkoor ward held

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 8:06 am

Sabarimala gold theft case: High Court slams TDB, flays SIT for not arresting K.P. Sankara Das

A single Bench was hearing arguments by the prosecution that the gold plating of, among others, the door frames and that of the Dwarapalaka idols had been entrusted to him

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 5:46 am

J&K Kalarippayattu team leaves for National League

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 12: The Jammu & Kashmir Kalarippayattu team today left for Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), Kerala, to participate in the National Kalarippayattu League 202526, scheduled to be held on January 17 and 18. The national-level event is being organized by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) in association with the Indian Kalarippayattu Federation, with the aim of promoting and strengthening the traditional martial art across the country. Before departure, a formal flag-off ceremony was held in Jammu. The [] The post J&K Kalarippayattu team leaves for National League appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 13 Jan 2026 4:28 am

Concerns raised over continuing gaps in SIR process

Peoples representatives seek steps to address issues related to SIR draft list, change of polling booths, and enrolment of new voters

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 1:42 am

Satyagraha sparks political storm in Kerala

PTI Thiruvananthapuram Kerala saw a heated political showdown on Monday as state ministers led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan took to the streets with a Satyagraha, accusing the BJP-led Centre of squeezing the state financially. What followed was a war of words, with the BJP hitting back hard and the Congress keeping its distance, turning []

The Navhind Times 13 Jan 2026 12:16 am

Medical college doctors defer their strike plans by a week following talks with govt.

The doctors had announced on Monday morning that academic activities in all government medical colleges across Kerala would grind to a halt from Tuesday

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 12:12 am

Kerala Polls: A daunting challenge for the Left, a do-or-die test for Congress and a chance for BJP

As Kerala approaches its pivotal assembly elections, the ruling LDF is vying for an unprecedented third consecutive term amidst rising concerns over incumbency. For the UDF, this election represents a last chance to reclaim lost ground after a decade out of power.

The Economic Times 12 Jan 2026 11:44 pm

Kerala's Ruling LDF Accuses Centre Of Stalling State's Development Momentum

CM Pinarayi, Cabinet colleagues lead satyagraha against Centre's `vendetta' politics

Deccan Chronicle 12 Jan 2026 10:34 pm

None from Kerala among Kogilu Layout evictees: BJP

The Times of India 12 Jan 2026 10:27 pm