Don't Force Malayalam In Kannada Schools: Siddaramaiah Writes To Kerala CM
Considering the proposal Bill a threat to the existence of Kannada schools in Kerala particularly in Kasargod, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah cautioned Pinarayi Vijayan to exercise every Constitutional right available to oppose the Bill if it is passed.
CM Siddaramaiah Writes To Pinarayi Vijayan Over Proposed Malayalam Language Bill
Siddaramaiah urged Kerala CM to reconsider the Malayalam Language Bill, warning Karnataka will defend linguistic minorities if Malayalam is imposed in Kannada-medium schools.
Anantharaj the hero as Tamil Nadu overcomes the Kerala challenge
His late burst helps the team advance to the semifinals; Delhi edges Karnataka in a gripping contest to reach the last four
Humour, friendship, politics: leaders reflect on laughter and respect
Political leaders C.P. John, P.K. Basheer, K. Muraleedharan, and Pannian Raveendran speak at a panel discussion on Humour in politics at the Kerala Legislature International Book Festival
Confident of LDFs resounding victory in 2026 Kerala Assembly elections: T.P. Ramakrishnan
State govt. analyses results of local body elections and discusses strategies to counter the Union governments continuing economic blockade of the State
Amit Shah to visit Kerala on Sunday to lead BJPs poll preparations ahead of PM Modis campaign
Shah, seen as BJPs master election strategist, is expected to share some insights with party leaders and ward members on ways to extend the recent electoral gains and amplifying the partys influence across the 140 assembly seats. He may even guide on the selection of candidates with an unconventional approach.
Arakavyuham to perform in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday
State GST Department detect turnover suppression and tax evasion in catering service units
Boy treated for rare disease at SAT Hospital
He is being treated using a patented drug under the KARE (Kerala Against Rare Diseases) scheme. Plexiform Neurofibroma (PN), a rare condition, is seen mostly in childhood and these soft tumours can appear anywhere in the body
New district police chief vows strong action against drug menace, crime in Thiruvananthapuram
District Police Chief K. Karthick emphasises the need for strong public support to effectively curb the growing menace
The direction came on an appeal filed by the Guruvayur Devaswom Employees Union Congress and others, challenging the relevant provisions of the KDRB Act
In the remand report filed late Friday SIT indictes Rajeevaru for misappropriation of temple property, illicit enrichment, and abuse of power for gain under various provisions of the Prevention of Corruption (PC) Act, 1988.
Lighter schools bags likely from next year
Draft report on creating classrooms without backbenchers also approved by State Curriculum Steering Committee
Actor Bhumi Pednekkar, PETA gift mechanical elephant to Thrissur temple
The donation was facilitated by PETA in recognition of the temples compassionate decision to never own or hire elephants
Councillors social media post exposes infighting within Congress in Kozhikode
K.C. Shobhitas post comes against the backdrop of the investigation report over the defeat of KPCC general secretary P.M. Niyas in Paroppadi division in the recent local body polls
LDF candidates elected chairpersons of three standing committees in Thripunithura
The LDF secured the development, welfare, and education and sports committees, the UDF won two committees, while the BJP, despite leading the council, retained control of only the finance committee
KLIBF: S. Hareesh on latest work Pattunoolpuzhu, its dissimilarities with his debut Meesha
Pattunoolpuzhu is almost auto-fiction, the writer says, with inspiration sought from Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyays Pather Panchali, a book that he read the most in his childhood
2,862 birds culled in Alappuzha following avian flu outbreak
While 2,850 birds were culled in Ambalapuzha North panchayat, 12 eliminated in Ambalapuzha South panchayat. Culling operations will be held in Karuvatta and Pallippad grama panchayats on Saturday
A group of devotees moved court against the offer made by Vijay Mallya to cover the Sreekovil roof with gold sheets. Their contention was that the work would go against the concept of the deity, Yogeeswara, and that the TDB would have to spend lakhs for security. HC disposed of their petition, gave permission for the work
HMT Kalamassery may hand over land to KSEB to settle power dues
Kerala will raise issue of fiscal curbs at pre-budget consultation: K.N. Balagopal
The State has suffered a cut of 17,000 crore in its borrowing space in the current fiscal, says the Kerala Finance Minister
Two new slender-armed frog species identified in Arunachals remote mountains
Scientists honour late journalist E. Somanath by naming one of the new species after him
Idukki gears up for high-stakes battle as UDF, LDF poised to field veteran leaders
As Idukki gears up for the 2026 Assembly elections, LDFs Mani is set to defend his Udumbanchola seat, backed by local party leaders who believe his experience is essential for victory, despite a typical two-term limit. UDFs P.J. Joseph is likely to contest from Thodupuzha.
Additional Chief Secretary seeks report on delay in issuing charge memo
The order pertains to higher officials failure to issue charge memo against two suspended Forest officers.
Conclave calls for policy changes to help dairy sector
Kerala is fast heading towards self-sufficiency in the dairy sector, and the Malabar region of Milma is noted for the quality of its milk, says Minister J. Chinchurani
IWL | East Bengal blanks Gokulam Kerala; Sethu breezes past Garhwal United
Southern dairy food conclave showcases innovation, sustainability
At the entrance, one of Keralas leading dairy producers, Milma, has set up a stall inviting visitors to taste their local products
Kollam district panchayat prioritises project completion; multiple healthcare upgrades on the anvil
Plans include transformation of Kollam District Hospital and District Ayurveda Hospital into state-of-the-art facilities, besides specialised healthcare projects for cancer and cardiac patients
Oppression often survives because it disguises itself as tradition, says Taslima Nasrin
The writer accused Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh,of aligning himself with religious, extremist forces and promoting agendas that threaten secularism and the safety of ordinary citizens.
Arrest of Sabarimala Tantri Brings Historical Thazhamon Madom into Focus
Rajeevaru's arrest ahead of the Makarajyoti festival brings to light the complex history of the Thazhamon Madom, a lineage intertwined with Kerala's spiritual heritage.
School assembly news headlines January 10: Top national, international sports & business updates
News headlines for January 10th cover national, international, sports, and business events. Key national stories include an ED money laundering case in Kerala and CCTV installation in Uttar Pradesh cow shelters. Internationally, China is restricting rare earth exports to Japan, while world food prices dipped in December.
Seminar explores new trends in archaeology, epigraphy
Govt to take steps to boost rubber product exports: Minister George Kurian
Although Kerala is a major producer of natural rubber, he said the State lags behind in the development of rubber-based industries, and stressed the need to establish more such industries.
Ashtamudi Lake all set for grand water regatta
Ashtamudi Lake in Kollam is poised for a thrilling showdown as it hosts the 11th Presidents Trophy Boat Race and the grand finale of the Champions Boat League on January 10
Keralas Malayalam Language Bill Under Review: How It Compares With Karnatakas Kannada Act
With Karnataka opposing the compulsory Malayalam clause, a closer look at how the two neighbouring states structure their language laws.
Bangladesh Chief Advisor Yunus has aligned with religious extremists: Writer Taslima Nasrin
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Bangladeshi-Swedish writer Taslima Nasrin on Friday hit out at the Bangladesh government, alleging that its chief advisor, Muhammad Yunus, has aligned himself with religious extremists and empowered forces of division in that country. Speaking on the topic of Book for Peace at the 4th Kerala Legislative Assembly International Book Festival (KLIBF), Nasrin also alleged []
Kerala: ED files money laundering case in Sabarimala gold loss case
The Enforcement Directorate has initiated a money laundering investigation into the Sabarimala gold loss case. This follows a state special investigation team's probe into alleged misappropriation of gold from temple artefacts. The investigation focuses on irregularities, official misconduct, and administrative lapses. Eleven individuals have been arrested by the state team.
Stepmother Burns Child's Private Parts With Hot Spatula For Bedwetting In Kerala: Cops
A five-year-old girl's private parts were allegedly injured with a hot steel spatula by her stepmother for bedwetting, police said here on Friday.
Jana Nayagan's Pongal release faced a sudden postponement. Legal issues and censor board concerns caused the delay. Distributors have now confirmed a January 14 release in Kerala. This update brings clarity for eager fans. The film's journey has been a real-life drama. Vijay's next big screen appearance is highly anticipated.
Sabarimala gold theft case: SIT questioning tantri Kandararu Rajeevaru; arrest likely
Sources say SIT examining tantris decades-old relationship with main accused Unnikrishnan Potti
Sabarimala gold theft case: ED registers Enforcement Case Information Report under PMLA
All those named in the cases registered by State investigative agencies may be arraigned as accused in the ED case as well, with the possibility of more names being added as the investigation progresses
Kerala Lottery Results Today 09/01/2026: Suvarna Keralam SK-35 Rs 1 Crore Winner!
The Kerala State Lottery Department has announced the Suvarna Keralam SK-35 results today. Check live updates, full list of winning numbers, prizes, and claim process here.
Survival is our politics now, says CBCI president Archbishop Mar Andrews Thazhath
Thrissur Archbishop questions Centres stance that fringe groups are responsible for attacks on Christians in North India. If so, whythesilence? Whynopublic condemnation? Silence is not neutrality it is complicity, he says
Kerala Woman Burns 5-year-old Stepdaughter's Private Parts With Hot Spatula For Bedwetting
The incident came to light after the child's Anganwadi teacher noticed that she was having difficulty sitting down.
Kerala Unveils Lighter School Bags, No-Backbencher Classrooms
The minister further said that the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) was tasked to study these proposals in detail and the draft report prepared by it has been approved by the committee.
Police probe roadside blast at Nadapuram in Keralas Kozhikode as school bus narrowly misses impact
Crude explosive device detonates just as a school bus was moving past
Kerala CM acting to fulfil PM Modis wishes, alleges Ramesh Chennithala
Chennithala describes CPI(M) and BJP as allies, claiming that BJP makes statements on behalf of the Chief Minister and vice versa
Trade unions must unite to counter anti-worker policies, says Elamaram Kareem
Elamaram Kareem, recently elected general secretary of CITU, emphasises trade union unity to combat anti-worker policies and protect workers rights amid evolving labour challenges. He says all organisations, including BMS, are welcome to join collective action against governments policies
Kerala High Court strikes down bank retirees petition for GST exemption on health insurance
GST exemption is intended for individual health insurance policies and the retirees policies is equivalent to a group policy issued based on the understanding reached between the Indian Banks Association and the insurance company followed by collective bargaining, the Judge said
In Telangana, 14 Strays Attack 3-Year-Old. In Kerala, Pet Dogs Drag Teen
Two separate dog attack incidents, one involving a pack of stray dogs and another involving pet dogs, have triggered fear in residential areas, after a three-year-old boy was injured in Telangana and a school student was bitten in Kerala
Ahead of April polls, Kerala sees political shifts
Ahead of the Kerala assembly polls, a former CPI(M) member and a Left sympathiser have joined the BJP. V R Ramakrishnan and Reji Lukose switched allegiances, citing dissatisfaction with the CPI(M)'s actions and attraction to the BJP's development agenda. The CPI(M) minister acknowledged the freedom of political choice but suggested Lukose would need to reconcile past statements.
Lighter school bags, classrooms without backbenchers: Keralas new lesson plan
A draft report proposing a reduction in weight of school bags and creating classrooms without 'backbenchers' has been approved by State Curriculum Steering Committee, General Education Minister V. Sivankutty has said
Shashi Tharoor, while respecting Jawaharlal Nehru as India's democratic founder, acknowledged his mistakes, stating the Modi government unfairly scapegoats him. He noted the 1962 China war defeat as a potential Nehru misstep, but criticized blaming him for all current issues. Tharoor also shared personal anecdotes about his writing journey and Kerala's reading culture.
Amid Hindi Imposition Row, Karnataka vs Kerala Over Mandatory Malayalam
Kerala government's move to make Malayalam the compulsory first language in schools located in border areas with Karnataka has drawn strong objections from the neighbouring state.
Ktaka opposes Kerala bill enforcing Malayalam in border schools
Tamil Nadu rain: Even as North India freezes due to dense fog conditions, Tamil Nadu is experiencing heavy rainfall from Thursday with widespread heavy rainfall across various coastal and adjoining districts till January 11. A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal has triggered heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, Kerala, Karaikal and Puducherry.
Priyanka Gandhi demands probe into 'negligence' at medical college in Kerala
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has urged a fair investigation into an alleged medical lapse at Wayanad Government Medical College, where a piece of cloth was reportedly left inside a woman's stomach post-childbirth. She highlighted the hospital's resource constraints and the impact on patient care, calling for accountability and adequate resource allocation.
Kerala Lottery Result Today LIVE: Suvarna Keralam SK-35 Winning Numbers
Kerala Lottery Suvarna Keralam SK-35 results will be announced today at 3 PM. Check winning numbers, prize structure and steps to claim lottery rewards.
The Karnataka Border Area Development Authority petitioned Kerala Government on Wednesday urging him to reject the bill; Karnataka government fears the bill have negative impact on Kannada speaking linguistic minority in Kerala
Karnataka has strongly opposed Kerala's Malayalam Bhasha Bill, 2025, which mandates Malayalam as a compulsory first language in schools, including Kannada-medium ones in Kasaragod. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah deemed the bill unconstitutional and an attack on linguistic freedom, vowing to protect Kannadigas' rights in the border district.
Dileep-starrer Bha Bha Ba, a political satire action comedy, is set for its digital release on ZEE5. The film follows the abduction of Kerala's Chief Minister by a mysterious man seeking to address public grievances. The investigation, led by the CM's son, uncovers the kidnapper's troubled past and motives. Read on!
Kerala Government Medical College Teachers Protest From January 13
The KGMCTA has been voicing demands such as removing anomalies in the pay revision order, clearing unpaid salaries and DA arrears, addressing temporary and mass transfers, filling faculty shortages, and improving facilities for both doctors and patients.
The long arm of law catches up with former Kerala Minister in evidence-tampering case
It took three decades for a case booked for criminal conspiracy and causing disappearance of evidence against a legislator in Kerala to be decided by a trial court. Sarath Babu George tracks the legal and investigative processes that culminated in the conviction and subsequent disqualification of Antony Raju
BJP suspends three members in Thiruvananthapuram
The three were suspended for allegedly working to defeat the partys candidates in three wards of the Corporation in the recently held local body elections
Excise officers attacked by MDMA case accused
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said this will severely impact the Kannada-speaking population in the border district of Kasaragod, which is administratively part of Kerala
Pinarayi Vijayan says Congress and BJP were equally subservient to the U.S.s expansionist capitalism. He urges Centre to dispatch a bipartisan political delegation to Venezuela to express solidarity
Ecologists advocacy shaped political and ecological narratives in Kerala
Eminent ecologists contributions shaped socio-political and ecological narratives of the State over one and a half decades in an unprecedented manner
Four cops suspended on bribery charge in Kochi
Reji Lucose, a former Left supporter, joins BJP
Non-resident voters and VIPs can enrol their names by submitting documents
Siddaramaiah urges Kerala CM to drop Malayalam language bill, says it hurts Kannadiga interests
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah urged his Kerala counterpart to withdraw the Malayalam Language Bill-2025, citing it infringes on linguistic freedom for Kannadigas in Kasaragod. The bill mandates Malayalam as the first language in Kannada-medium schools, potentially hindering mother tongue learning and cultural identity for the community.
Denmark explores collaboration with Kudumbashree in the field of elderly care
The discussions centered on training Kudumbashree workers to serve as social healthcare helpers in Denmark, building on the success of the K for Care project, which has already trained over a thousand caregivers in Kerala.The move requires more extensive training and Danish language studies.
Bomb scare at Manjeri court in Malappuram
NITI Aayog recognises Keralas LIFE Mission as best model for affordable housing
In a recent report, NITI Aayog describes LIFE Mission as a multi-faceted convergence and community-based model, noting that it effectively brings together resources of various departments and local self-government institutions to address the housing needs of the poor
Kerala government issues guidelines for antibiotic-smart certification of hospitals, LSGs
Move as part of governments initiative to tackle antimicrobial resistance. Innovative accreditation system has been developed by identifying key performance indicators and giving weightages to each to arrive at a performance score for certification
Bomb threat halts proceedings at district court in Kasaragod
Suspected hashish oil seized from Kannur Central Jail inmate
The contraband stored in two small bottles, recovered from a convict; Kannur Town police register case
Court proceedings halted in Idukki after a hoax bomb threat
The threat was sent to the District Judges official email address under the name of a Tamil Liberation organisation
Kanthapuram warns political leaders against fomenting polarisation
Pinarayi defends Balans comment on JIHs growing heft in UDF
Chief Minister seeks to give the contentious comment a contemporary political context, stating that Balan only held a mirror up to the Islamist organisations increasingly pernicious influence within the Opposition United Democratic Front
BJP weighs high profile options for Palakkad
Actor Unni Mukundan's is among the names being suggested for the Palakkad Assembly constituency
Hazare Trophy: Jagadeesan, spinners power TN to a big win
Keralas quarterfinal hopes go up in smoke as the batters collapse on a slow surface; Madhya Pradesh puts an end to Karnatakas winning streak, makes it to the knockouts
One killed as vehicles carrying Sabarimala pilgrims collide head on
The accident occurred in Ranni when a Karnataka-registered car carrying four Ayyappa devotees rammed into a mini bus that had arrived from Pathanamthitta
Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi unveils logo of ITFoK 2026
Festival to be held from January 25 to February 1; nine international productions to echo Voices in the Silence
Heavy rush at Sabarimala ahead of Makaravilakku
On Thursday, the queue of pilgrims waiting to climb the 18 holy steps stretches up to Sabaripeedam, prompting the police to temporarily halt the movement of pilgrims at Pampa
One held with 200 grams of suspected MDMA in Kozhikode
CPI(M) leader in Attappady joins BJP
