What makes the ESCO model attractive is that entities can implement energy efficiency improvement projects without upfront capital investment. The Energy Service Company undertakes the investment and implementation of the selected energy efficiency measures, and the project cost is recovered from the verified energy cost savings that are generated
One killed, over 30 injured as bus overturns in Keralas Kuttippuram
According to local residents, the bus travelling from Thrissur to Kozhikode was speeding when the driver lost control
CPI(M) Should Stop Targeting Sudhakaran: Kerala Home Min Chennithala
He said the Congress and the UDF stood firmly behind Sudhakaran, a former CPI(M) leader who left the party following differences with its leadership
Ivory and tush missing from eight dead wild elephants of Malayattoor, Vazhachal forests of Kerala
However, the SIT ruled out any possibility of any deliberate or accidental human-caused mortality, namely poaching, poisoning, weapon injuries, or anthropogenic interference in the elephant deaths.
One Dead, 26 Injured As Private Bus Overturns in Keralas Kuttippuram
Visuals of the accident site showed the bus crashing at high speed and lying on its back, nearly bent in the middle, atop a concrete barrier on the roadside with its undercarriage ripped away
Kerala Minister Warns Action Against KSRTC Staff Issuing Free Tickets to Men
Responding to recent reports that some conductors had allegedly issued zero-value tickets meant for women beneficiaries to male passengers, the minister said such malpractice would not be tolerated
Illegal Stock of 1,360 Urea Bags Seized in Kerala, Probe Launched
The seized urea was meant exclusively for agricultural purposes and is supplied to farmers at highly subsidised rates. Its sale and use for commercial purposes are prohibited
Kerala Govt Orders Capture of Wild Jumbo Causing Trouble in Aralam Farm Area
Kerala Environment Minister Sunny Joseph said that the government took the decision as the elephant, KM1, has been entering the farm area and terrorising nearby rehabilitation colony for some time
Historic Victory Says Kerala CM V D Satheesan
The Chief Minister credited opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and other parties for standing firmly with the students.
Drivers in Keralas Kochi demand well-maintained washrooms, common resting spaces at hotels, resorts
The issue is back in the spotlight following a protest by a few tourist taxi car drivers atCrownePlaza seeking adequate restroom facilities
Man gets 15 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting minor in Kerala
Kerala government dissolves board of Milmas Thiruvananthapuram union
Dairy Development department has reportedly cited certain ongoing investigations as a reason behind the move
PC Musthafa overcame failing Class 6 and dropping out of school after a teacher's encouragement inspired him to return to education. He went on to graduate from NIT Calicut and later earned a management degree from IIM Bangalore before leaving a successful corporate career to pursue entrepreneurship. Musthafa co-founded iD Fresh Food, which has since grown into one of India's leading fresh food brands and is reportedly valued at over Rs 4,000 crore.
Victory marches, solidarity meets, and public gatherings were held at different parts of the city, with participants calling for accountability in the NEET question paper leak
Fitness trainer, aide held for running courier-based drug network in Thrissur
Police seize hybrid cannabis, ganja and MDMA; narcotics allegedly shipped as textile parcels; fitness trainer has previous narcotics cases registered against him, aid is accused in a murder case
Dharmendra Pradhans resignation was inevitable, says Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan
Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan, MPs Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, K.C. Venugopal and CPI(M) general secretary hail the resignation of the Minister following students protests across India over the NEET question paper leak
Idukki cops suspended after lab report confirms they were drunk on duty
The suspended officers are Sub-Inspector Roy Sukumaran and Civil Police Officer (CPO) Jijo Antony, both attached to the Karimannur police station
A first in Kerala: Munnar tea company uses drones to move harvested leaves
Initiative aims to streamline field logistics, boost productivity, minimise manual handling, and ensure faster transfer of green leaves to the factory
Geologist killed in Sikkim tunnel accident cremated in Kottayam
The funeral was held on Saturday evening after members of the public paid their last respects
Kerala government reconstitutes Mahatma Gandhi University Syndicate
The delay in reconstituting the syndicate had triggered discontent among pro-UDF sections within the university, particularly as the absence of a functional Syndicate had stalled several key academic and administrative decisions
Priyanka Gandhi visits Kalladi debris slip site
Keralam: Travancrore Devaswom Board Names Brahmadathan As New Sabarimala Tantri
Brahmadathan is current Tantri Kandararu Rajeevaru Son: Reports
Through the initiative, the State government plans to unlock Keralas space economy potential by encouraging private satellite manufacturing and launching enterprises to set up shop
Political parties, Hindu groups divided over Kerala High Court ban on meetings at Thekkinkadu Maidan
Most political parties favour appeal against verdict while Hindu organisations back ruling prioritising temple rituals at Cochin Devaswom Board meeting. BJP says temple rituals should not be disrupted but a solution should be found to ensure a public place for people
TCCI urges immediate FCI market intervention to prevent rise in rice prices
The chamber has urged the FCI to release rice stocks under the open market sale scheme to stabilise prices and ensure sufficient supply.
Kerala delegation examines A.P. paddy procurement and PDS systems
Food and Civil Supplies Minister Anoop Jacob says the study will help Kerala evaluate Andhra Pradeshs paddy procurement, payment, storage and Public Distribution System practices for possible adoption in the State
Minister Shibu Baby John issues directives for complaint-free operations of IRE and KMML
The Minister instructed that both PSUs must resolve pressing local challenges, including land disputes and coastal erosion, while carrying out their operations.
UDF coordination committee in Kerala to meet on July 30
It will discuss appointments to corporations, boards, says UDF convener Adoor Prakash
Governance crisis deepens at Mahatma Gandhi University in Kerala as Syndicate remains non-functional
According to its members, it has been more than two months since the universitys highest executive body last met; files relating to hundreds of students have remained pending, while matters requiring Syndicate approval continue to pile up
Researchers look at biomarkers which can predict dengue severity
Researchers at the Institute of Advanced Virology in the capital are now engaged in a large prospective study of 2,000 dengue patients to study the critical biomarkers or its combinations that can predict dengue complications and severity.
Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala to look into case over Vedan meet backing student protests
The event, attended by activists and celebrities including rapper Hirandas Murali, has faced scrutiny after the Ernakulam Town South police charged one organiser and 99 participants with unlawful assembly and obstruction of public way.
Land acquisition for rail projects moves at snails pace in Kerala
So far, only 78 hectares (13%) have been acquired, leaving 540 hectares (87%) still to be obtained, which delays rail infrastructure development.
Pinarayi Vijayan rejects allegations linking him to Exalogic case
Pinarayi Vijayan rejects claims made by S.N. Sasidharan Kartha, the former MD of CMRL, that payments were made to T. Veena due to her relationship with the then CM.
Punyam Poonkavanam returns to Sabarimala after senior IPS officer P. Vijayan gets clean chit
The decision comes shortly after the State government appointed Mr. Vijayan as the Chief Police Coordinator for the upcoming Sabarimala pilgrimage season
Waqf Board row: State blatantly surrenders to Sangh Parivars agenda, says Pinarayi Vijayan
Mr. Vijayan criticised Chief Minister V.D. Satheeshans attempt to portray those opposing the governments decision as communalists and proponents of minority appeasement
Kozhikode Keltron unit drives affordable healthcare with 8,000 hearing aid
Keltron received a fresh injection of 1 crore earmarked in the States latest budget
Former MLA and IUML leader T.P.M. Sahir dies
He was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Kozhikode due to age-related ailments
PhD student from Karnataka found dead in pond on Kerala Agricultural University campus Deccan Herald
Kerala Plus Two SAY Result 2026 declared at results.hse.kerala.gov.in, scorecards available here
The Kerala Plus Two SAY and Improvement Examination Results 2026 have been declared on July 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Students can access their provisional scorecards through official result portals using their register number and date of birth. The examinations were conducted from June 29 to July 3, 2026, with around one lakh students participating. The SAY exams offered students an opportunity to clear pending subjects or improve marks after the March 2026 board examinations.
Kerala HC denies parole to rape convict; says it would send wrong message to society
The Kerala High Court denied parole to a man convicted of rape. He sought leave to attend his wife's post-funeral ceremony. The court cited the grave nature of the offences committed. Granting parole would send a wrong message to society, it stated. Maximum leniency was already shown by allowing funeral attendance.
Currently, television ratings agencies have yet to register under the enhanced government policy, which includes tough compliance measures such as appointing independent directors to BARC's board. The Kerala High Court has removed its stay on the landing-page provision, but it appears that the resumption of television viewership data will not occur anytime soon.
Bus driver booked for allegedly trying to assault lawyer
Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar arrested in Delhi on complaint of Kerala House official
There was an altercation between Mr. Kumar and the Resident Commissioner called the Delhi Police asking them to remove Mr. Kumar from the premises, a source said; Kerala House is located in Jantar Mantar Road where the students protest is going on
Kafir screenshot case: SIT arrests DYFI leader Ribesh Ramakrishnan
SIT had arraigned Ribesh as the second accused in the case pertaining to the distribution of a fabricated image that allegedly aimed to undermine LDF candidate K.K. Shailaja ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Minister describes the move as mistimed and adds that the people will reject it
Vacancies for Plus One school/combination transfer to be published on Saturday
Vacancies and other details after school/combination transfer will be published for second supplementary allotment on August 1
Strike by a section of online taxi operators continues in Kerala
Drivers resume services on Kerala Savari, Rapido and other mobility apps, but continue the offline strike against Uber
Kerala nurses association withdraws petition against Jubilee Mission and Amala hospitals
Petitioners reach a settlement with Amala Institute and conciliation talks are ongoing with Jubilee Mission.
Pukasa holds protest meet in solidarity with Delhi students in Keralas Kochi
Left-leaning collective of writers and artists expresses solidarity with the ongoing student agitation in Delhi
SHRC orders IG-led probe into allegations against former Kannur SHO
Kerala HC directs KSDMA to conduct hazard checks at places similar to Wayanad debris slip site
Student dies in road accident in Kozhikode
Kerala University faces scrutiny over repeated questions in exam question paper
The duplication effectively reduced the number of unique questions available to students
The court highlighted the shortage in personnel as woefully insufficient and noted that the centre was surviving with only 127 attenders against 158 sanctioned posts
Health department uses fun games to instil healthy food habits in children in Keralas Alappuzha
The mass media education wing of the Alappuzha district health administration has devised three card games for children, focusing on healthy habits, food, and nutrition to encourage children to think about what they are eating and to guide them away from the path of obesity
CPI(M) to hold extended State committee meeting in Kozhikode to revitalise itself
The meet, scheduled from September 13 to 15, aims at a top-to-bottom transformation by strengthening the partys connect with the people and energising its organisational structure, says M.V. Govindan
Kerala Bank to roll out Gen Z Tech loan scheme for students to purchase educational gadgets
The loan open to undergraduate students and upwards, the bank will offer up to 1 lakh on 6.99% interest with a 30-month repayment period
Lack of rain leads to wild elephants camping in human habitations in Keralas Munnar
The wild elephants typically retreat deep into the forest once the monsoon intensifies. However, this year, the herds have stayed near human habitations due to a scarcity of food and water deeper in the woods
Internet rallies behind filmmaker Sibi Malayil after influencer Pearle Maaneys failed filmmaker dig
The social media influencers take on the Jantar Mantar protests leads to a full-blown Instagram war with Joe Malayil, the National Award-winning directors son
Kerala State Higher Education Council vice-chairperson Achuthsankar S. Nair stated that numerous speculative reports and varying interpretations regarding the proposal have been circulating even before the panel has held its first official meeting
Peechi tremors: Collector seeks detailed study, more seismographs
Aftermultiple reports of ground movements and unusual subterranean sounds in the area, District Collector Shikha Surendran visits homes that suffered structural damage. She proposes compensation for affected families.
Python found in waste bundle at Koyilandy material collection facility; probe launched
The incident, which took place last week, came to light when the volunteers revealed the harrowing experience during a ward-level meeting
Kerala Police Book 100, Including Popular Rapper Vedan, For Holding a Meet in Support of CJP
The gathering disrupted vehicular traffic and pedestrian movement on the public road
School authorities, teachers in Kerala upset over KFONs decision on bills
KFON asks schools to bear service charges associated with Internet connectivity. Schools say free Internet service was to be provided to them through KFON. Service charges for schools are not a newly imposed financial liability, contends KFON
German national railway company Deutsche Bahn delegation visits IIIC in Keralas Kollam
The 13-member delegation from Berlin included senior representatives from Deutsche Bahn, its subsidiaries such as DB Engineering & Consulting GmbH and DB Rail Academy, as well as key industry suppliers and project partners
Revenue dept. targets 25,000 pending land cases in Kozhikode
Highlighting the magnitude of pendency across the State, Revenue Minister A.P. Anil Kumar noted that nearly 2.5 lakh applications for land conversion remained pending Statewide, with Kozhikode district accounting for over 35,000 cases
Kerala tests drone surveillance at Viyyur central prison
Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala reviews pilot project featuring AI-powered surveillance, thermal imaging and automated monitoring; State plans phased rollout to other prisons
NH 66 expansion in Kollam hit by multiple hurdles
Official deadlines for the KottankulangaraKollam Bypass section have been extended from October 2024 to December 31, 2027. Similarly, the timeline for the stretch from the bypass to Kadambattukonam has been extended from March 2025 to June 30, 2027
Dairy farmers death: father seeks probe to expose suspected accomplices
Rajan, the victims father, on Friday said the accused, T.M. Deepak, was addicted to drugs and was unlikely to have committed the murder on his own. He appealed to the police to quiz Deepaks close friends, alleging that they would have more information about the circumstances leading to the killing
Wild tusker vandalises ration shop at Anayirankal in Kerala
Its the twelfth time that wild elephants have targeted his shop.
CreditAccess Grameen Limited - First Quarter FY26-27 Results
AUM Grew 16.4% YoY to INR 30,319 Crore PPOP Grew 33.6% YoY to INR 873 Crore PAT Grew 719.7% YoY to INR 493 Crore CreditAccess Grameen Limited (NSE: CREDITACC, BSE: 541770, ‘CA Grameen’), India’s leading rural-focused inclusive financing platform, today announced its unaudited and limited reviewed financial performance for the first quarter for the financial year 2026-2027. Business Highlights: Q1 FY27 AUM grew 16.4% YoY from 26,055 crore to INR 30,319 crore Disbursements increased by 11.9% YoY from INR 5,458 crore to INR 6,107 crore Retail Finance portfolio share at 20.6% in Jun-26 Vs 18.1% in Mar-26 Healthy new borrower addition of 2.5 lakh with 35% being New-to-Credit (NTC) Portfolio share of unique borrowers in Group Lending at 46% in Q1 FY27 Vs 36% in Q1 FY26 PAR 0+ decreased from 3.0% in Q4 FY26 to 2.2% in Q1 FY27 X-Bucket Collection Efficiency stood at 99.68% in June 26 Branch network grew by 7.7% YoY from 2,114 in Jun-25 to 2,276 branches in Jun-26 Employee base grew by 3.0% YoY from 21,333 to 21,981 with annualised quarterly attrition rate of 20.6% Financial Highlights: Q1 FY27 Total income increased by 21.9% YoY to INR 1,784 crore Pre-provision operating profit (PPOP) increased 33.6 % YoY to INR 873 crore Credit cost declined by 62.8% YoY to INR 212.5 crore or 0.72% on a non-annualized basis Profit Before Tax (PBT) grew 713.7% YoY from INR 81.1 crore to INR 660.0 crore Profit After Tax (PAT) grew 719.7% YoY from INR 60.2 crore to INR 493.4 crore GNPA / NNPA measured at 60+ dpd (GL) stood 2.18% / 0.76%, with PAR 90+ of 1.46% Robust liquidity of INR 3,535.5 crore of cash, cash equivalents, and investments, 10.4% of the total assets Healthy capital position with a CRAR of 24.9% Credit Rating: AA-/Stable by CRISIL, ICRA & India Rating Commenting on the business performance, Mr. Ganesh Narayanan, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of CreditAccess Grameen Ltd , remarked, “ The Company delivered a steady and disciplined performance in Q1 FY27. AUM grew 16.4% YoY to INR 30,319 crore, notwithstanding the typical Q1 seasonality and continued write-offs over the past 12 months. Retail Finance now constitutes 20.6% of AUM, up from 18.1% a quarter ago, driven by the graduation of long-vintage, credit-tested customers into secured, higher-ticket products, a trend that is expected to gain further momentum. During the quarter, we also completed a private NCD issuance of INR 425 crore, which further diversifies our liability base. Our overall funding profile remains healthy, with foreign borrowings at 23.9% of our liability mix and capital position remaining strong with CRAR at 24.9% . Our asset quality metrics remained within our expected range through the quarter, supported by sustained collection efficiency across all operating geographies. Our continued ability to recover quickly, drove strong improvement in profitability, a trend now visible for the second consecutive quarter. We expect this trajectory to be sustained through the rest of the year helping achieve our FY27 performance guidance. Operating metrics continued to strengthen, with PPOP up 33.6% YoY to INR 873 crore, followed by 62.8% YoY decline in Credit Cost to INR 212 crore, resulting in a PAT of INR 493 crore, up 719.7% YoY. These outcomes lay a strong foundation to undertake 'Project Shakti,' our transformational journey anchored in the strength and resilience of the communities we serve .” About CreditAccess Grameen Limited CreditAccess Grameen Limited is India’s leading rural-focused inclusive financing platform headquartered in Bengaluru. The Company provides a curated lifecycle credit suite to low-middle income households spanning group loans, individual business loans, secured business loans, affordable housing loans, and two-wheeler financing. The Company operates across 457 districts in 16 states (Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh & West Bengal) and one union territory (Puducherry) through 2,276 branches. The Company’s Promoter is CreditAccess India B.V., a multinational company focused on inclusive financing, supported by leading global institutional investors.
Kerala ED Compensates Taxi Driver Amid CPI-Ms Broken Promises
Thiruvananthapuram, July 24: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Kerala has compensated a taxi driver following an incident where CPI-M workers vandalized his vehicle during a protest against a raid on opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayans residence. The driver, a resident of Thiruvananthapuram, received approximately 1.75 lakh as full compensation for the damage inflicted on the taxi, ... Read more Kerala ED Compensates Taxi Driver Amid CPI-Ms Broken Promises
M1xchange Deepens Kerala Footprint to Enhance Digital Working Capital Access for MSMEs
As businesses increasingly become part of organised domestic and global supply chains, access to timely liquidity is becoming essential to support growth and manage working capital efficiently.
Coastal road project in Koyilandy nearing completion
Project links Koyilandy harbour with Kollam Angadi. Road expected to open by the end of July or early August.
Value added coffee exports rise 46% in past three years
Karnataka tops the list of coffee producing states with an output of 2.56 lakh tonnes, followed by Kerala and Tamil Nadu
Kerala MP Urges Gadkari To Denotify Kollam Chinnakkada-Edamon Stretch
MP Suresh met Gadkari and discussed the proposed development of the Kollam Chinnakkada-Punalur Edamon section of NH-744.
Jantar Mantar protest: Digital initiative by a software firm in Kochi to extend support
Kochi-based software firm Faircode has launched One More Voice, a digital initiative allowing individuals worldwide to express solidarity to the protest with a single word
Political parties, writers and civil societies urge the State to move the Supreme Court, saying the ruling has implications for democratic assembly while respecting the temples sanctity
The Malayalam film Lurk explores nuances of man-animal conflict
Writer-director MA Nishad addresses the subject of man-animal conflict in his latest film, Lurk
Kerala HC clears way for TRP ratings to resume
The Kerala High Court has lifted an interim stay that had temporarily halted the implementation of a crucial provision in the Centre's 2026 Television Rating Policy.
PFI leader arrested in Kerala RSS activist Sreenivasan murder case remanded
Muhammadali K.P., PFI Palakkad district president, remanded after being produced at the residence of judge P.K. Mohandas, Special Judge, considering the cases booked by NIA in Kochi
The former Kerala Health Minister says the misinformation had caused serious damage to her reputation built over five decades of public life
Wayanad debris slip: Priyanka Gandhi to visit Kalladi, meet injured victims on July 25
Wayanad MPs visit comes amidcriticism from political opponents, including CPI(M) and BJP, who have questioned her absence in the immediate aftermath of the disaster on July 7
Kerala govt forms high-level panel to draft Sidharthan Anti-Ragging andStudent Welfare Act
Kerala State Higher Education Council vice-chairperson Achuthsankar S. Nair to chair the committee constituted by Home Department
Sikkim Tunnel Collapse: Body of Kerala Geologist To Be Brought Back Soon
Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan on Friday said that the government was making all efforts to bring back the body of a Kerala-based geologist who died in the NHPC hydropower project tunnel collapse in Sikkim on July 20.
Court observes that guidelines issued by SC requiring to provide written grounds of arrest was not given to Dr. Ram, which led to his release by Special Court. This was affirmed by a report from Additional Director General of Police
How Kerala keeps its Karkkadakam rituals alive
Even as times change and climate vagaries reshape Kerala, certain rituals that mark Karkkadakam continue to hold sway
Implement Audit Dept Recommendations To Prevent Revenue Leak In All TDB Temples: Kerala HC
The Kerala High Court has directed the TDB to implement in all its temples the Audit Department's recommendations, which include strengthening financial controls and accountability, to reduce the likelihood of future revenue leakage.
Kerala: 76-yr-old Woman Goes On Thrilling Zipline Ride
Lakshmi said she is not afraid of taking part in adventurous activities and likes doing so, & her children & other family members told her not to undertake the zipline ride, but she insisted.
Kerala ADGP MR Ajithkumar Suspended For Interfering In Investigation
This is not the first time Ajithkumar has been courting controversy. Allegations were raised against him over the handling of an incident related to the disruption of Thrissur Pooram in 2024
