Rogue deep depression threatens Sri Lanka coast
Isolated heavy rain forecast for Tamil Nadu in South India; adjoining Kerala too may share gains
Born in 1942, Madhav Gadgil was inspired by the regions rich biodiversity and cultural heritage which shaped his lifelong commitment to ecological study.
Kerala Lottery Result Today LIVE: Karunya Plus KN-605 WINNERS For January 8; First Prize Rs 1 Crore!
Kerala Lottery Result Today Live Updates, January 8, 2026: Check guessing numbers, prize structure and the full list of Karunya Plus KN-605 winning numbers from 3 PM onwards.
Kerala Youth Arrested for Staging Accident to Win Girlfriends Familys Approval
Police in Pathanamthitta booked a man and his friend for attempted murder after they allegedly orchestrated a car hit on the woman and staged a rescue to appear heroic.
'Parasakthi': Sivakarthikeyan confirms Basil Joseph cameo
Actor Basil Joseph is set to make a special appearance in Sivakarthikeyan's upcoming film 'Parasakthi,' confirmed during the movie's Kerala promotions. Sivakarthikeyan shared his enjoyable experience working with Joseph, highlighting their extended time together on set. He also surprised audiences by reciting a memorable dialogue from Mohanlal's 'Thudarum,' a film he deeply admires.
Karnataka urges Kerala Governor to reject Malayalam language Bill
Karnataka Border Area Development Authority, in its petition, has demanded that Kasargod, where more than 70% of the population is Kannada speaking, be excluded from the purview of the bill
Contractor fined 1.10 lakh for failure to complete construction of houses
BJP To Focus On Women-Centric Issues Ahead Of Polls
The BJPs womens wing in poll-bound West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry has been activated to spearhead a massive campaign blitz to woo the female voters.
University College SFI unit disbanded
AICC observers for poll-bound States
D.K. Shivakumar, Bhupesh Baghel and Bandhu Tirkey have been appointed for Assam; Sachin Pilot, Kanhaiya Kumar, Imran Pratapgarhi, K.J. George are observers for Kerala
Challenges faced by the Church have deep spiritual dimensions, says Thattil
Public protests, scarcity of land hampering setting up of dog shelters, says Kerala govt.
The Revenue and Local Self-Government departments are in the process of identifying suitable land for new shelters. Once the land is finalised, the Animal Husbandry department will provide technical support for setting up the facilities
High Court satisfied with SIT probe to Sabarimala gold theft case
Panel gets six more weeks; Big setback to opposition in Kerala By P. Sreekumaran THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Kerala high Courts expression of satisfaction with the investigation being conducted by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) into the Sabarimala gold theft case constitutes a major setback to the combined Opposition in the State. The Opposition [] The post High Court satisfied with SIT probe to Sabarimala gold theft case appeared first on Northlines .
Congress appoints Pilot as senior observer for Kerala
Ernakulam Rural police see spike in NDPS cases
A total of 3,908 drug-related cases were registered in 2025, compared with 2,037 in 2024
State govt. shares High Courts satisfaction with SIT probe, says Vasavan
On the SIT quizzing former Devaswom Minister Kadakampally Surendran, the Devaswom Minister said the SIT was free to summon or question anyone as part its probe
Writers cannot stay neutral in times of intolerance, says Kerala Chief Minister
Pinarayi and V.D. Satheesan voice their opposition to U.S. attack on Venezuela at the inaugural function of the Kerala Legislature International Book Festival. Legislative Assemblys award for contributions to literature handed over to writer N.S. Madhavan
Over 50 posts vacant in PCB, says report
Of the total vacant seats, 19 are in the scientific category; 11 in the engineering wing; and 23 in the administration section
Dairy and food conclave in Kozhikode from January 8
Nation must emulate Malappurams communal harmony, says Kanthapuram
Anyone who has visited the district even once will understand the reality: the warmth and spirit of coexistence of its people, he says, urging society to salute and adopt the positive examples of the district rather than disparage its people
Sargaalaya craft village, where spirit of cultural integration permeates every stall
Form special cell to deal with black magic, HC tells govt.
Division Bench of Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar and Justice Syam Kumar V.M. suggests this while hearing a public interest litigation filed by the Kerala Yukthivadi Sangham seeking a legislation similar to those enacted in Maharashtra and Karnataka to prohibit such harmful rituals
Photojournalist dies in accident
Woman and child found dead inside house in Thrissur
All eligible families in Kerala will be ensured ration cards: Minister G.R. Anil
Minister inaugurates State-level distribution of Antyodaya Anna Yojana ration cards for 7,000 families
Arrangements in place for Makaravilakku: V.N. Vasavan
CPI(M) rejects Ajay Kumars remarks against CPI, Viswam
Harivarasanam award for Thiruvizha Jayashankar
DMC set to give a fillip to tourism in Beypore
Winter showers likely; yellow alert for two districts on January 8
Ashwamedham 7.0 launched in Kollam
Court issue notices against cashew industrialist and mother on ED complaint
ED accuses duo of repeatedly ignoring summons issued for their appearance
Malabar shipwright's dream sails with Indian Navy
Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Kaundinya was built by a team of carpenters from Malabar, led by 61-year-old master shipwright Babu Sankaran from Vadakara
S Jaishankar Urged To Discuss Baby Ariha Shah Case With German Chancellor
John Brittas, CPI(M) MP from Kerala, has written a letter to S Jaishankar, urging urgent high-level diplomatic intervention during the forthcoming visit of the German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, to secure the repatriation of Baby Ariha Shah.
SmartCity Kochi exit row between Kerala government and Dubai-based Tecom Investment drags on
While Tecom insists that any exit shall be treated under provisions of the Indo-UAE treaty, the State government has objected, arguing that the project falls under the Original Framework Agreement signed between the parties
Kerala SIR: 2.18 lakh enrolment applications filed after draft electoral roll publication
This includes 1,77,718 applications filed through Form 6, and 40,383 applications through Form 6A
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Minister says High Court observation is a rejection of Satheesans misleading narrative that Kerala government inserted two politically partisan officers into SIT to protect CPI(M) interests
IUML leader V.K. Ebrahim Kunju laid to rest with State honours
The body was kept at his residence in Aluva for public homage till 9 a.m in the morning. Several persons paid last respects to the departed leader at his residence and later at Alangad Juma Masjid
Decision to carry out investigation taken after 21-year-old woman submitted a complaint to Minister O.R. Kelu alleginglapses in her treatment
Senior Photojournalist K Gopakumar Killed In Road Accident In Kerala
KSRTC bus reportedly hit the motorcycle on which Gopakumar was travelling
Kerala Schools To Conduct Robotics Training For 4.5 Lakh Class 10 Students By January 15
Kerala Robotics Training For Students: The second session will provide practical, hands-on training in block-based coding using PictoBlox software
Police probe on after infant taken beneath captive elephant in Haripad
Visuals show the child slipping from the mahouts hands and falling near the jumbos feet during the ritual; the child, however, escaped without injuries
Kerala Opposition Leader says CPI(M) is increasingly speaking in the same bigoted voice of Sangh Parivar
Sabarimala gold theft case: Former TDB president A. Padmakumar denied bail again
Vigilance court notes that given Padmakumars substantial political influence and former administrative status, his release at this sensitive stage could lead to destruction or manipulation of vital electronic and documentary evidence
Rape case: Kerala HC extends interim protection from arrest to MLA Rahul Mamkootathil
High Court lists matter for hearing on January 21 and extends till then interim relief given to Palakkad MLA, who had challenged Thiruvananthapuram Principal District and Sessions Court's order denying him anticipatory bail
Kerala Lover, Friend Stage Road Accident To Win Over Woman, Arrested
What looked like a road accident on a busy evening in this district has now been exposed as a carefully planned crime, driven by obsession and deceit.
Kerala Bank Holidays in 2026 - Complete list
Check out the detailed state-wise (Kerala) list of bank holidays in India for 2026 on businessline
CPI(M) MLA V.K. Prasanth to vacate Sasthamangalam office amid row involving BJP councillor Sreelekha
Prasanth says he does not want the controversy to drag on. VattiyurkavuMLA to shift his office toMaruthankuzhy
Kalamassery municipality seeks easing of curbs on construction works
Restrictions under green zone regulation will impact setting up of buildings on land proposed for judicial city, says municipal chairperson
Sabarimala to feature devotees original songs in temple playlist
Agencies Kolkata Sesa FA picked up their first point of the Indian Womens League after holding Gokulam Kerala FC to a goalless draw at the National Centre of Excellence on Tuesday. Gokulam Kerala, who extended their unbeaten run to four matches, stayed sixth in the standings with seven points from six outings, while newly-promoted Sesa [] The post Sesa FA earn first point appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Archbishop Thattil calls unity a force to shape history
Acute water scarcity hits Ward 15 in Chellanam grama panchayat
Maiden Kochi Corporation council meeting witnesses heated political debate over PMAY-U project
CIAL handles over 10 million passengers for third consecutive year
Political leaders condole death of V.K. Ebrahim Kunju
One more held for Walayar lynching
School Health Programme to be launched
Actor Mohanlal to be goodwill ambassador of KSRTC
KSRTCs ticket collection sets a new record, with the corporation netting a total of 12.18 crore as collection from ticket revenue
Assignment of Kerala University land to AKG Centre challenged before HC
Owner of a two-wheeler with fuel leakage in railway parking area arrested
The leak was detected during safety monitoring of the Wadackanchery railway station
Elections to standing committees in progress in Kozhikode Corporation
Mandatory female members were elected first to each standing committee on Tuesday, except the finance committee, which does not require an election. Polls were held to the development, health, works and welfare standing committees on the first day.
In a gear shift, EV registration crosses 1 lakh in 2025 in Kerala
Among the 8.78 lakh vehicles registered in 2025, electric vehicle registrations were 1,06,993. The electric vehicle registration in 2024 was 83,268 and 75,812 in 2023
AEO report arraigns school management for shielding teacher who abused boy at Malampuzha
Ill contest from Pathanapuram, says Ganesh Kumar
Japanese artiste presents Nangiarkoothuat Ammannur Gurukulam festival
Vijay Hazare Trophy | Clinical Karnataka crushes Rajasthan to book a spot in the knockouts
Ton-up Mayank Agarwal and Devdutt Padikkal make merry before Prasidh excels with a five-for; Vishnu Vinods big blistering century keeps Kerala in the hunt
Fake health cards: action against six doctors
Registration of all six doctors would be suspended for 21 days, Health Minister Veena George said
Accused conspired to steal more gold from Sabarimala temple: SIT
IWL 2025-26 | Five out of five for East Bengal; Sethu pips Nita FA
In the other two matches of the day, Sribhumi FC returned to winning ways by downing debutant Garhwal United FC 3-0, while three-time champion Gokulam Kerala FC was held goalless by the other debutant Sesa Football Academy
Kochi Corporation formulates action plan to combat mosquito menace
CM to inaugurate Kerala AI Future Con to be held in the capital
KochiMuziris Biennale to host a comprehensive seminar and sculpture exhibition in Irinjalakuda, revisiting the philosophy, modernism, and vision of Malayalam writer Anand
Wild elephants threaten lives and property in Munnar plantations
LSGD extends term of temporary sanitation staff appointed for Malinya Mukhtham Navakerala campaign
Calicut varsity plans to procure AI-based system for developing question banks
Crop failure in Guatemala boosts Indias Cardamom exports
Drop in production of the crop in the Central American nation has become a boon for exporters from India; Kerala has seen an increase in yield of the spice this year
Thrissur ready to host 64th State School Arts Festival from January 14
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to inaugurate five-day cultural extravaganza featuring 249 events across 25 venues
CM reviews implementation of J.B.Koshy Commission recommendations
Former Kerala Minister V K Ebrahim Kunju Passes Away
Ebrahim Kunju died while undergoing treatment for multiple myeloma, kidney issues, and heart ailments at a private hospital in Kochi: Reports
International artisans find a cultural home in Kozhikode
Kanjirappally gears up for a political showdown
The UDF aims at reclaiming the seat lost to the LDF in the last election and is considering candidates like former legislator Joseph Vazhackan. Incumbent MLA N. Jayaraj of the LDF seeks to retain his seat, while the NDA also emerges as a strong contender.
Iyer steps up as stand-in skipper, Dube holds nerve as Mumbai win last-over thriller
Mumbai clinched a thrilling seven-run win against Himachal Pradesh in a rain-shortened Vijay Hazare Trophy game. Stand-in captain Shreyas Iyer scored a brilliant 82, and Shivam Dube took four wickets to seal the victory. Other matches saw Hyderabad, Punjab, Karnataka, Gujarat, Kerala, and Delhi register wins. Aman Rao scored a double hundred for Hyderabad.
Scent of history:Kerala launches a new spice route network to connect cultures
Muziris Heritage Project launched 33 immersive trails during the debut three-day International Spice Routes Conference
Vigilance probe launched into missing ghee packets at Sabarimala
As many as 16,000 packets of ghee, valued at around 16 lakh, which were handed over to the distribution counter, are reported to be missing
KSRTC Budget Tourism Cell sets new monthly revenue record
With strong response from travellers, the initiative scaled a revenue of 5.51 crore in December.
