Political ideologies hinder Central schemes from reaching Kerala, says Suresh Gopi
PIL in Kerala HC challenges free travel scheme for women on KSTRC buses
Two more deaths due to shigellosis in Kerala
India receives 32% deficient rains during June 1-15: IMD
Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Puducherry have received 68.2 mm rainfall until June 15, which is 9% lower than its long period average (LPA) of 75 mm
KMAT Kerala Session 2 result 2026 declared at cee.kerala.gov.in: Direct link to download scorecards
The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, has declared the KMAT Kerala Session 2 Result 2026 on its official website. Out of 3,628 candidates, 99.31% have qualified for MBA admissions. Aboobackar P S topped the merit list with a perfect score. Candidates can now download their scorecards for counselling and further admission process.
Kerala HC directs Cusat to ensure voter anonymity in staff council poll
Kerala Health department issues fresh government order on DHS transfer
Modified GO states that K.J. Reena has completed three years tenure as the Director of Health Services and that the selection process for the appointment of a regular DHS is being considered by the government
Kerala BJP protests UDF govt over free bus travel promise for women in KSRTC services
Virtual queue system to be launched at Guruvayur temple in Kerala to ease rush
Land acquisition for development to be completed in nine months, says Minister K. Muraleedharan
Kerala High Court directs crew of MSC Elsa 3 ship to approach magistrate court for bail
N.Hari appointed Rubber Board chairman
Mr. Hari currently serves as president of the BJPs central zone committee in Kerala
Edappally-Aroor bypass cries for upkeep
Motorists and pedestrians demand that the NHAI, which collects hefty tolls from motorists using Keralas busiest National Highway corridor, live up to expectations
Census 2027: 15-day self-enumeration period to begin in Kerala on June 16
Public can directly submit their household particulars through the portal https://se.census.gov.in/ till June 30; respondents are required to provide information based on their current place of residence
Task forces to study decline in arecanut productivity across Kerala: Agriculture Minister
Keralas free bus ride scheme turns out to be a boon for women workers from Theni district
Criticism grows over Kerala Vice-Chancellors attending RSS chiefs programme
Kerala Sasthra Sahithya Parishad says higher education administrators have a special responsibility to uphold constitutional values such as secularism, pluralism and democratic principles. It cautions that association between university leadership and organisations identified with majoritarian ideological positions could create unease among students and the public
Cashew import scam: Kerala HC dismisses appeal by Industries Secretary
Division Bench observes that there is no need to interfere in the contempt plea before the Single Bench; it directs A.P.M. Mohammad Hanish to appear before court in person on June 19
Seven-year-old Child Dies of Shigella In Kerala
The boy, identified as Arjav, a second standard student of Malappuram AUP School, had been undergoing treatment at the medical college where he succumbed to the infection
Priyadarshini free bus travel scheme gets rousing start in Keralas Thrissur
Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala flags off district-level launch; he calls it a golden moment in Keralas history
Seven-year-old dies of Shigella in Kerala; death toll rises to four
With the latest death, the number of fatalities linked to the bacterial infection in Kerala has risen to four in 2026. Health department data show that this is also the third Shigella-related death reported in June alone
Shigella toll rises in Kerala: Seven-year-old fourth victim this year
A seven-year-old boy in Kerala's Malappuram district has succumbed to Shigella infection, marking the state's fourth fatality from the disease this year. The child was admitted with fever and diarrhea, later diagnosed with the bacterial illness. Kerala has seen 138 confirmed Shigella cases so far in 2026, with ongoing surveillance and containment efforts in affected areas.
Kerala Police Arrest Man Accused Of Selling Stolen Cars After 22 Years On The Run
Haryana native Baldev Singh was arrested in Uttar Pradesh in a decades-old vehicle theft and forgery case linked to Kannur
BJP leader N Hari appointed rubber board chairman for three year term
N Hari, a BJP leader from Kerala, has been appointed the new chairman of the Rubber Board. The central government issued the order on Monday. Hari will serve a three-year term. He is the BJP's central zone president in Kerala. Hari is a native of Kottayam district. He has been a member of the Rubber Board for two years.
Keralas free bus scheme for women is here. Heres how it works
Kerala has launched the Priyadarshini free bus travel scheme, allowing women and transgender persons to travel free on selected KSRTC ordinary services. Who is eligible, which buses are covered, who will bear the cost, and why is the Opposition criticising the scheme? Heres everything you need to know.
Govindan says the party, not the media, decides who should be its leader
A section of commuters and critics have alleged that there have been concerted attempts by the public utility to rebrand ordinary buses as City Fast buses to bypass the schemes norms
Central Government Issues Notice to Kerala Waqf Board Amid Munambam Land Dispute
Thiruvananthapuram, June 15: In response to opposition from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Ministry of Minority Affairs has issued a notice to the Kerala Waqf Board regarding the Munambam land dispute. Rajeev Chandrasekhar, the BJPs Kerala unit president and legislator, submitted a detailed complaint to Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju. Chandrasekhars complaint ... Read more Central Government Issues Notice to Kerala Waqf Board Amid Munambam Land Dispute
Shuhaib murder: Kerala HC allows father to be impleaded in case
Court allow States request to link another pending petition filed by accused challenging the mode of examination conducted by trial court. In this petition, High Court had set aside Thalassery Courts order to cancel bail granted
Census 2027: Primary, high school teachers form sizeable section of Census enumerators in Kerala
Supervisors drawn from higher secondary and high school teachers. Lower division and upper division clerks too included as enumerators and supervisors, say Census officials
Kerala lottery results today: Kerala Lottery Bhagyathara BT-58 results for Monday, 15 June 2026, have been officially declared. Ticket holders can now check their numbers for the 1 crore first prize and other attractive cash rewards. Full list of other winning numbers here.
K. Muraleedharan says the Devaswom department can decide on further action in the gold loss case only after SIT files its chargesheets in the two cases
Congress accccused of hypocrisy by BJP over attendig RSS event
BJP on Monday hit out at Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan for criticising three vice-chancellors who attended an RSS centenary event addressed by Mohan Bhagwat, accusing the Congress of hypocrisy and double standards
Anand Mahindra praises Karnatakas hidden gem Honavar
Bengaluru : Renowned industrialist and Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra has turned the spotlight on Karnatakas coastal beauty, describing Honavar in Uttara Kannada district as a hidden treasure that deserves recognition on par with Keralas world-famous backwaters. Sharing stunning visuals of Honavars backwaters and the Sharavathi River on social media platform X, Mahindra said he 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 .
Two Kottayam youths swept away by waves while bathing near Bekal in Kerala
Congress has problem with nationalists, not radical elements: BJP on Satheesans remarks
NEW DELHI: The BJP on Monday hit out at Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan for criticising three vice-chancellors who attended an RSS centenary event addressed by Mohan Bhagwat, accusing the Congress of hypocrisy and double standards. The remarks came after Satheesan criticised the participation of the Vice Chancellors of Kerala University, Mahatma Gandhi University []
Census 2027: Kerala begins self-enumeration from June 16
The public can directly submit their household particulars through the portal https://se.census.gov.in/ till June 30 the portal can be accessed from 6 .a.m. on Tuesday
Kheer Spills On Kerala Minister During State Bus Free Travel Scheme Launch
The incident happened inside a KSRTC bus when the minister was travelling as part of the launch of the Priyadarshini scheme. Congress workers who had boarded the bus to greet her brought payasam to offer her.
2 BJP Workers Injured In Attack In Kerala's Malappuram, Party Blames CPM
Both men sustained injuries to their hands and were rushed to a private hospital in Vandoor for first aid before being shifted to another hospital in Perinthalmanna for further treatment.
KC Venugopal Demands Resignation of Kerala VCs For Attending RSS Event
He alleged that individuals influenced by RSS ideology were not fit to head prestigious educational institutions and demanded that they step down
Case Registered Over Derogatory Posts Against Kerala MP AA Rahim
The case has been registered against the users of Facebook accounts named 'Sreekanth Palickathode' and 'Riyas Thathoth'.
Case filed over defamatory Facebook post targeting Keralas CPI(M) MP Rahim
Police said Rahim alleged that a fake social media post carrying his photo was created and circulated, falsely claiming that persons arrested as part of States anti-narcotics drive Operation Toofan were members of CPI(M)-affiliated organisations SFI and DYFI
Kerala Launches Free Bus Travel Scheme for Women
Thiruvananthapuram, June 15: Keralas Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan inaugurated the states free bus travel scheme for women on Monday. This initiative is a significant promise from the Congress-led UDF manifesto. The launch event at Thampanoor Central Bus Terminal attracted a large crowd, including senior ministers, high-ranking officials, and leaders from the transport department. The inaugural ... Read more Kerala Launches Free Bus Travel Scheme for Women
Kerala launches free KSRTC travel scheme for women, transgender persons
Kerala's UDF government has launched the 'Priyadarshini' scheme. This initiative offers free travel for women and transgender individuals on ordinary KSRTC buses. The scheme aims to ease financial burdens for daily commuters. It fulfills a key election promise. Beneficiaries will receive zero-value tickets. The government expects statewide coverage.
Kerala Rolls Out Free Bus Travel For Women, Transgender Persons
Congress government's poll promise fulfilled; benefit available in 3,125 ordinary KSRTC buses across the state
Row Over Kerala VCs Attending RSS Event Escalates into BJP-UDF War
Former BJP Kerala president K Surendran strongly defended the Vice Chancellors' participation and the RSS while taking a swipe at Chief Minister V D Satheesan
Grave Lapse: Chief Minister After 3 Kerala Vice Chancellors Attend RSS Event
The row erupted after Dr Mohanan Kunnummal (Kerala University of Health Sciences), Dr Mavoothu D (Mahatma Gandhi University), and Dr CR Prasad (Malayalam University) attended an RSS event addressed by Mohan Bhagwat, the Sarsanghchalak of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
BMS warns of nationwide agitation against labour codes
The Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS), one of the countrys largest trade unions, has announced plans to launch a nationwide agitation against certain provisions of the Centres labour reforms, alleging that they undermine workers rights and weaken trade union activities. Inaugurating the two-day Kerala State Committee meeting of the BMS in Ernakulam on Sunday, All India 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 .
KWA signs pact for 27-km sewage pipeline project
VCs attending RSS event is unacceptable, says Minister
Kerala govt says Nipah, Shigella situation under control; Vijayan questions outbreak management
Kerala's Health Minister has reassured the populace about the Nipah and Shigella outbreaks, declaring that the situations are under control despite a Nipah patient being placed on a ventilator and the unfortunate report of 135 Shigella cases alongside three deaths.
Malappuram steps up Nipah, Shigella surveillance
All four contacts are in the low-risk category and urged the public not to spread rumours through social media, say officials
Forest department set to launch 100-day action plan to reduce human-wildlife conflict
The programme, comprising 17 initiatives, will prioritise reducing wildlife conflict, streamlining compensation distribution, strengthening wildlife monitoring through modern technology and digitising public services
Kerala HC dismisses plea for probe into irregularities in Byjus insolvency
Voizzit, in a legal battle with Byjus over ownership of their assets, had appealed against a Single Benchs refusal to direct CBI, ED and NIA to investigate the malpractices by the insolvency professionals.
CITU warns of stir over Health Department policies
Pinarayi counters CMs claim on MG University VC appointment
Points out that the previous VCs term ended only after the UDF government took charge
Kerala man lynched in Bengal; seven, including two minors, held
K. Muraleedharan refutes Opposition allegations on Nipah situation
He says there is no need for him to be present in Kozhikode as he could coordinate with senior Health officials sitting in Thiruvananthapuram as well
Kerala Assembly plans two-day orientation programme for MLAs this week
Over Wednesday and Thursday, a number of sessions will be held on the question hour, adjournment motion, resolutions and motions conducted under relevant rules, and parliamentary etiquette
K. Aboobacker wins Mamburam Thangal Heritage Award
Vadavathoor dumpyard site in for major makeover
Legal opinion sought on transfer of primary head teachers
KAT order creates uncertainty over head teacher postings
Case registered over missing of KTU answer sheet
Kerala urged to invest in flu vaccination for the elderly
This year as of June 13, the State has reported 1,700 cases of influenza and 19 deaths. Almost all of the deaths have occurred in the elderly. The elderly, especially those above 70 years, are disproportionately vulnerable to the flu virus and the complications
No fresh Nipah cases in Kerala; more contacts turn negative for virus
Infected person administered first dose of antiviral drug remdesivir; ICMR team visits urban health centre at Ramanattukara in Kozhikode
CPI(M) weighs action against Padmakumar amid fallout within the party
However, differences persist over the nature and severity of the action to be taken
CM and Opposition Leader Criticise VCs For Attending RSS Event In Kerala
Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan demanded an apology from three Vice Chancellors.
First phase of Census will kick off with a self-enumeration phase on June 16; field visits by enumerators will be carried out from July 1 to July 30
Vice-Chancellors participation at RSS event draws sharp criticism in Kerala
KUHS V-C Mohanan Kunnummal, MG University V-C in-charge Mavoothu D. and Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University V-C in-charge C.R. Prasad were present at the event held in Thiruvananthapuram on June 13
UDF endorses demand for bifurcation of Keralas Malappuram district
District-level meeting of the alliance discusses proposal, decides to seek appointment of a special officer to examine its feasibility
KSRTC free travel for women: Everything about Priyadarshini scheme
This program, part of the UDF governments Indira Guarantees, covers seven categories of KSRTC ordinary buses, allowing women passengers to obtain zero fare tickets without the need for identification.
IUML, UDF in a sticky wicket on the nomination of non-Muslim members to Waqf Board
The onus is on the IUML and the UDF to take a call on the communally sensitive issue as a BJP leader has moved the Kerala High Court challenging the non-inclusion of non-Muslims in the Board
Five Arrested in Kerala Mans Brutal Murder in West Bengal
Kolkata, June 14: In a shocking incident in the Kulatuli area of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, police have arrested five individuals in connection with the brutal murder of a man from Kerala. Two minors have also been taken into custody. According to police reports, the victim was allegedly mistaken for a thief and ... Read more Five Arrested in Kerala Mans Brutal Murder in West Bengal
Southern Railway highlights 2025-26 achievements; rollout includes Amrit Bharat and MEMU services
The expansion included the rollout of 23 new train services originating from or terminating in Tamil Nadu alone, alongside 14 in Kerala and five in Karnataka, with several shared services benefiting more than one state
Lack of coordination in handling Nipah outbreak, alleges Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan
The Health Minister and the Health department, who are supposed to take a leadership role in this, has not been coordinating well with the district administration, says LoP Pinarayi Vijayan
Kerala lottery results today: Kerala Lottery Samrudhi SM-59 results for Sunday, 14 June 2026, have been officially declared. Ticket holders can now check their numbers for the 1 crore first prize and other attractive cash rewards. Full list of other winning numbers here.
Police hunt for gangs recruiting students into drug trade
As part of the initiative, SPGs functioning in more than 250 schools across the district will be mobilised to assist law enforcement agencies in gathering information, strengthening surveillance and identifying vulnerable students who may be drawn into drug distribution networks
Kerala HSCAP Plus One First Allotment Result 2026 Out, Here's How To Check?
Kerala HSCAP Plus One First Allotment Result 2026 has been released. Candidates who applied through the SWS can now check their allotment status online.
Kerala HSCAP has announced the First Allotment Result 2026 for Plus One admissions. Students can check their seat status on the official website. Those allotted seats must complete admissions between June 15 and June 17, 2026. Required documents include allotment memo, mark sheet, and transfer certificate. Options exist for those unsatisfied with their seats.
CPI(M) targeting Rahul Gandhi to hide its own failures, says Venugopal
Venugopal said that the CPI(M) leaderships reactions reveal their political inferiority complex, which has reduced them to the Opposition even in Kerala
Kerala remains Indias ground zero for the Nipah virus, but why?
A new Nipah virus case in Kozhikode, Kerala, highlights the state's recurring outbreaks. Experts link these to fruit bats and human activity. Kerala's strong surveillance system detects cases effectively. The World Health Organisation considers Nipah a priority pathogen. Investigations are underway to understand the current infection's source and potential spread.
Actress Parvathy Thiruvothu faced threats and lost projects for her activism. She recently spoke about the 2017 Kerala case and its impact. She advocates for inclusive feminism and safer workplaces. Family, friends, and the Women in Cinema Collective provided support. Despite challenges, she continues her journey, committed to her convictions. Read on!
Anaswara Rajan joins 'Happy' celebrations - WATCH video
Allu Arjun's 'Happy' is back in Kerala theatres with a 4K remastered version, sparking a festive mood among fans nearly two decades after its original release. The romantic entertainer, instrumental in earning Arjun the 'Mallu Arjun' moniker, is enjoying immense popularity, with its re-release collecting significantly at the box office.
8 years, multiple outbreaks: Why Kerala remains Indias nipah hotspot
Kerala is once again the epicenter of a Nipah virus outbreak, with the latest case in Kozhikode prompting intensive surveillance. While the virus has appeared in India before, Kerala has seen the majority of cases since 2018, likely due to a close animal-human interface and a highly sensitive health system.
AI to openup greater opportunities: Higher Education Minister
Pariyathukavu land dispute resolved; Dalit families to get land within disputed property
Govt. to build houses in the allotted plots using funds raised through sponsorship; until the houses are built, the families will be allowed to stay in their present houses
Kerala to launch free bus travel for women tomorrow
Kerala's UDF government will launch its free bus travel scheme for women on June 15, a key election promise. Women can travel for free on all KSRTC ordinary buses, with the state government covering the estimated 2 crore daily cost. The scheme will be inaugurated by Chief Minister VD Satheesan with an all-women staff service.
Kerala has seen a new outbreak of shigellosis, caused by this gram-negative, contagious bacterium, which infects millions globally every year
Left should study changes in Kerala society during neoliberal era: economist
