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Jackfruit: From poor mans fruit to health food

Thiruvananthapuram: Once known as the poor mans fruit, as it filled the plates of ordinary households across Kerala, jackfruit could soon get a new identity as a health and wellness food, with the Kerala government planning a programme to highlight its medicinal properties. Announcing the move, Kerala Agriculture Minister T Siddique said the government would []

The Navhind Times 25 Jun 2026 1:26 am

Vulnerability is the heart of good poetry

As noted performance poet, surrealist artist and author Megha Rao prepares for her first workshop in Goa on June 27, she tells NT BUZZ why she has stopped sharing her work on social media and why poetry is a misunderstood art form CHRISTINE MACHADO | NT BUZZ Megha Rao, who is originally from Kerala, first []

The Navhind Times 25 Jun 2026 1:14 am

Amid political turbulence, Diya Binu keeps her focus on governance

The Pala municipal chairperson is steadily growing into a role that demands far more than her age might suggest

The Hindu 24 Jun 2026 11:41 pm

Solar rooftops slash household power bills to zero in Kerala, Rajasthan

The Centres flagship rooftop solar initiative is proving effective in reducing household electricity costs

The Hindu Businessline 24 Jun 2026 10:12 pm

UDF governments stance on PM SHRI unconstitutional

The MoU was entered into by the Secretary, Education Department, Government of Kerala, and the Additional Secretary, Department of Education, Government of India, and not in the name of the President and the Governor as mandated under Article 299. Hence, the said MoU is a nullity

The Hindu 24 Jun 2026 9:28 pm

Thrikkakara municipality installing fencing along road after fatal fall of girl triggers protests

Twelve-year-old Rihana Kathrine Andrews, a Class VII student, succumbed to severe head injuries after losing control of her bicycle and falling from the elevated road at Mavelipuram in Kakkanad into the premises of an apartment complex below

The Hindu 24 Jun 2026 9:26 pm

Calicut varsity to act against self-financing college principals without UGC qualifications

Failure to comply with the instructions or continued deployment of unqualified principals will be viewed as a deliberate violation of university norms, says Registrar

The Hindu 24 Jun 2026 9:00 pm

Kerala Chief Minister promises steps to make NoRKs pension distribution effective

He says the government will examine if Life certificate submission for non-resident Keralites pension could be changed from annual to once every two or three years

The Hindu 24 Jun 2026 8:57 pm

Kerala High Court invalidates oaths of 20 BJP councillors in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, fresh swearing-in done for 19

Congress ward member of the Vadakkanchery grama panchayat in Palakkad too asked to retake oath

The Hindu 24 Jun 2026 8:44 pm

CPI demands UDF government to withdraw from PM SHRI scheme

District secretary slams Chief Minister, alleges RSS agenda behind policy move

The Hindu 24 Jun 2026 8:42 pm

Pulikali funds blocked over non-compliance with Centres conditions: BJP Thrissur city district president

Failure to display Tourism Ministry and Incredible India logos on publicity materials cited as key lapse

The Hindu 24 Jun 2026 8:34 pm

Man held for hurling explosive at police in Thrissur

Accused allegedly attacked officers with crude explosive and pepper spray during Toofan patrol duty

The Hindu 24 Jun 2026 8:28 pm

KERA Productive Alliance scheme to strengthen smallholder farmers in Kollam

The initiative will operate under the Productive Alliance Scheme of the Kerala Climate Resilient Agri-Value Chain Modernisation project, ensuring sustainable pricing and secure markets for local farmers

The Hindu 24 Jun 2026 8:22 pm

Bishwanath Sinha set to take over as new Chief Secretary

A 1991 batch IAS officer, he had served as Keralas Resident Commissioner in New Delhi. He has two more years of service left and is slated to retire in 2028

The Hindu 24 Jun 2026 8:19 pm

Calicut University says no to proposal for research on astrology

Linking a non-scientific subject like astrology with astronomy is not appropriate

The Hindu 24 Jun 2026 8:13 pm

Court sentences 65-year-old to 40 years of rigorous imprisonment in Pocso case

The court found him guilty of repeatedly abusing a nine-year-old girl during the last year

The Hindu 24 Jun 2026 8:00 pm

CMRL case: ED gets copies of documents collected by SFIO

A special court in Ernakulam had earlier allowed the agency to access the copies of documents collected by the SFIO

The Hindu 24 Jun 2026 7:59 pm

Operation Toofan: over 400 arrested in Kozhikode this month

State-wide anti-drug campaign combines enforcement, awareness and rehabilitation efforts; 417 cases were registered and 422 people arrested in Kozhikode during the first 22 days of June

The Hindu 24 Jun 2026 7:57 pm

Action taken on complaints related to non-compliance with Maternity Benefit Act: Minister

Bindu Krishna was replying to a submission by Mathew Kuzhalnadan, Muvattupuzha MLA, in the Assembly on steps to ensure that women got six months of maternity leave under the welfare legislation

The Hindu 24 Jun 2026 7:51 pm

Fresh showdown at MG University over staff reshuffle

The protesting employees allege that section officers attached to several key administrative wings of the university were transferred arbitrarily to serve narrow political interests

The Hindu 24 Jun 2026 7:46 pm

Power-sharing row sparks fresh turmoil in Pala municipality

Independent councillor Maya Rahuls planned resignation from her vice-chairperson post on June 26 is now in jeopardy, as sources indicate she may refuse to step down, complicating the UDFs efforts to finalise a successor amid escalating tensions between Congress and independent members.

The Hindu 24 Jun 2026 7:42 pm

Kerala Low-Alcohol Liquor Decision After UDF Talks: CM Satheesan

Opposition leader says consultations with UDF and stakeholders will precede any decision on low-alcohol liquor sales.

Deccan Chronicle 24 Jun 2026 7:41 pm

Kerala High Court rejects plea challenging election of K.C. Venugopal in 2024 Lok Sabha elections

Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader A.M. Ariff who contested against him challenged the Congress MPs victory

The Hindu 24 Jun 2026 7:30 pm

Row over tax rates of low-alcohol beverages: UDF will decide, says Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan

Satheesan says low-alcohol beverages as a new category was notified by the LDF government as part of its 2022-23 liquor policy. The present UDF government had merely fixed the tax rates.

The Hindu 24 Jun 2026 7:19 pm

Oath Invalid, Kerala Court Orders Fresh Swearing-In For 20 BJP Councillors

The petitioner had argued that elected representatives are required to take the oath either in the name of God or in the name of the Constitution, and that invoking specific deities was contrary to the prescribed oath and constitutional principles.

NDTV 24 Jun 2026 6:18 pm

Kerala Cabinet Names Bishwanath Sinha As Next Chief Secretary

Sinha will take over after incumbent Chief Secretary A Jayathilak retires on June 30.

Deccan Chronicle 24 Jun 2026 6:16 pm

Congress to launch fierce protests over exam scams and corruption

Anti-youth policies, rampant corruption, and anti-democratic actions of the BJP regime have pushed the future of the nations youth and students into complete darkness, says senior Congress leader Kodikunnil Suresh

The Hindu 24 Jun 2026 5:33 pm

Kerala HC Invalidates Oath Taken by 20 BJP Councillors, Orders Fresh Swearing-In

Court says elected representatives must take oath strictly in the name of God or by solemn affirmation as prescribed by law.

Deccan Chronicle 24 Jun 2026 5:31 pm

COMA seeks regulation of coconut trade to curb illegal transactions

Unchecked inflow and outflow of coconuts and coconut products through informal channels are adversely affecting Keralas coconut industry, says COMA

The Hindu Businessline 24 Jun 2026 5:12 pm

Two youth killed in bike accident near Nedumbassery in Ernakulam

Deceased identified as Gokul and Ashwin, both in their early 20s and natives of Irinjalakuda, Thrissur

The Hindu 24 Jun 2026 4:23 pm

Railways, Cochin Port launch inquiries into dismantling of defunct rail tracks at Willingdon Island

The inquiries started after the track between Q9 Berth of the port and the office of Tata Global Beverages were found dismantled, triggering suspicions about loss of valuable steel rails

The Hindu 24 Jun 2026 3:49 pm

Kerala High Court invalidates oath of 20 BJP councillors for invoking deities, political martyrs during swearing-in

The Kerala High Court has declared invalid the oath of office administered to 20 BJP councillors of the Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation after finding that they departed from the statutory form prescribed under the Kerala Municipality Act, 1994, by invoking the names of various deities, political martyrs and ideological symbols during the swearing-in ceremony. The single-judge [] The post Kerala High Court invalidates oath of 20 BJP councillors for invoking deities, political martyrs during swearing-in appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 24 Jun 2026 3:27 pm

Kerala govt plans multi-layer defence against human-wildlife conflict: Forest Minister

Proposed defensive system to comprise AI-based surveillance and early-warning tools, followed by hanging fences and, where necessary, stronger defensive structures

The Hindu 24 Jun 2026 2:44 pm

Kerala Lottery DhanaLekshmi DL-58 results out today (24-06-2026); check Rs 1 crore prize winning number and full list here

Kerala Lottery Results Today: Excitement builds as Kerala's DhanaLekshmi DL-58 lottery is set to reveal its winning numbers today, June 24, 2026. A staggering 1 crore awaits the first prize winner, with numerous other substantial prizes also up for grabs. The Kerala State Lotteries Department ensures transparency, with results available online and for official confirmation. Winners are advised on claiming their fortunes.

The Economic Times 24 Jun 2026 2:32 pm

Kerala CM assures measures to address hardships caused by Kochi Metro second-phase works

Responding to a calling attention motion by Thrikkakara MLA Uma Thomas in Assembly, Satheesan says corrective measures are being taken to ease traffic congestion along Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium-Infopark stretch

The Hindu 24 Jun 2026 2:30 pm

Leftist Student Organizations Rally Against UDF Government in Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram, June 24: After nearly a decade, the streets of Kerala witnessed renewed activity from leftist youth and student organizations. The Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) and the Students Federation of India (SFI) organized statewide protests on Wednesday against the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) government, resulting in clashes with police in several locations. ... Read more Leftist Student Organizations Rally Against UDF Government in Kerala

Morningstar 24 Jun 2026 2:16 pm

BJP in tricky spot in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation as 20 councillors, including KAAPA accused R. Sugathan, asked to retake oath

While Deputy Mayor G.S. Ashanath and councillor R. Vinod took their oath in January in the name of Bharath Matha, some of the councillors took oath in the name of balidaanis. Some chose to take oath in the name of their local deities

The Hindu 24 Jun 2026 2:02 pm

Heated Debate in Kerala Assembly Over PM Shri Scheme Leads to Opposition Walkout

Thiruvananthapuram, June 24: A fierce debate erupted in the Kerala Assembly on Wednesday regarding the centrally sponsored PM Shri (Prime Minister Schools for Rising India) scheme. The ruling United Democratic Front (UDF) and the opposition Left Democratic Front (LDF) exchanged accusations of compromising the states interests. The dispute escalated to the point where the opposition ... Read more Heated Debate in Kerala Assembly Over PM Shri Scheme Leads to Opposition Walkout

Morningstar 24 Jun 2026 1:51 pm

LDF Walks Out of Kerala Assembly Over PM SHRI Scheme Row

Before the walkout, Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan strongly criticised the UDF government, accusing it of making a shameful surrender on the PM SHRI issue

Deccan Chronicle 24 Jun 2026 1:27 pm

From Coconut Leaf Ribs to Glory: Kerala Crafts Its Own World Cup

28-Foot trophy lights up Ananganmala nights

Deccan Chronicle 24 Jun 2026 12:41 pm

Kerala Assembly: Opposition LDF locks horn with UDF over PM SHRI, stages walkout

Both sides accuse the other of surrendering to Sangh Parivar agenda

The Hindu 24 Jun 2026 12:27 pm

Kerala to Discuss Wild Animal Control Hurdles With Centre: Forest Minister

The minister said even in cases where a tiger kills a human being, authorities have to establish that it was responsible for the attack and whether it had consumed human flesh before it can be declared a man-eater

Deccan Chronicle 24 Jun 2026 12:17 pm

Kerala CM proposes inter-State collaboration with Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry to combat drug smuggling

V.D. Satheesan writes to his counterparts in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry to join forces sharing to dismantle criminal enterprises that thrive on drug smuggling through joint enforcement and intelligence

The Hindu 24 Jun 2026 12:05 pm

Kerala HC invalidates oaths taken in names other than 'God' or solemn affirmation

The Kerala High Court has mandated that elected local representatives must take their oaths strictly as prescribed by law, invalidating oaths that included names beyond 'God' or personal affirmations. The court ruled that invoking specific deities, 'Mother India', or political figures is not permitted. While elections remain valid, affected councillors must retake their oaths correctly within four weeks, with past actions protected for most.

The Economic Times 24 Jun 2026 11:55 am

Kerala HC invalidates oaths taken in names other than God or solemn affirmation

High Court declares invalid the oaths of several BJP councillors in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation

The Hindu 24 Jun 2026 11:43 am

Keralas Operation Storm Intensifies: Chief Minister Calls for Inter-State Cooperation to Combat Drug Networks

Thiruvananthapuram, June 24: Keralas Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has taken significant steps to strengthen the ongoing anti-drug campaign, Operation Storm. He has appealed for increased cooperation from neighboring states to dismantle inter-state drug trafficking networks. In letters addressed to the Chief Ministers of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry, Satheesan emphasized the necessity of real-time intelligence ... Read more Keralas Operation Storm Intensifies: Chief Minister Calls for Inter-State Cooperation to Combat Drug Networks

Morningstar 24 Jun 2026 11:42 am

Impact Lending 2026 roundtable highlights credit gap in Keralas MSME sectors

Event focuses on innovative financing solutions for EVs, FMCG and other sectors

The Hindu Businessline 24 Jun 2026 11:34 am

Discovery of new moth genus in Keralas Idukki highlights Western Ghats hidden biodiversity

Known only from Idukki, the species of tiger moth, named Antaram idukki,underscores the need to conserve biodiversity-rich habitats in WesternGhats, say researchers

The Hindu 24 Jun 2026 10:40 am

Bishwanath Sinha appointed Keralas next Chief Secretary

Sinha, who is currently Additional Chief Secretary, Home, is set to replace Chief Secretary A Jayathilak, who will retire on June 30

The Hindu 24 Jun 2026 10:34 am

AMMA crisis: Actor Shwetha Menon alleges some vested interests stopped us from probing their wrongdoings

She states in a Facebook post that the accounts of the past two terms, including ours, should be reviewed, and a forensic audit is necessary for transparency and accountability

The Hindu 24 Jun 2026 9:36 am

Kerala High Court dismisses plea seeking action against coconut tree, urges neighbours to settle dispute amicably

The Kerala High Court has dismissed a petition filed by a Thiruvananthapuram resident seeking action against a coconut tree standing on his neighbours property, describing the matter as a classic case of unnecessary litigation arising from a trivial neighbourhood dispute and urging the parties to resolve their differences amicably over a cup of tea or [] The post Kerala High Court dismisses plea seeking action against coconut tree, urges neighbours to settle dispute amicably appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 24 Jun 2026 9:12 am

HC bars GIDA from installing kiosks on Queens Walkway

Commercial kiosks on the walkway would impede pedestrian movement and affect fundamental rights, says court

The Hindu 24 Jun 2026 8:43 am

PDP files complaint with SPC

The Hindu 24 Jun 2026 1:01 am

Rajasthan Anti-Narcotics Task Force Captures Fugitive Smuggler in Kerala After Seven Years

Mumbai, June 23: In a significant victory against interstate drug trafficking, the Rajasthan Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) has apprehended a fugitive smuggler with a reward of 25,000 on his head. This individual had evaded law enforcement for the past seven years while living under a false identity in Kerala. The accused, Ranjit Dayma, also known ... Read more Rajasthan Anti-Narcotics Task Force Captures Fugitive Smuggler in Kerala After Seven Years

Morningstar 23 Jun 2026 11:47 pm

Kerala High Court grants K. Sudhakaran time till July 8 to appear before it in person

He had tendered an unconditional apology before the HC regarding his remarks about the HC Bench that quashed a single judges verdict on the murder case of Youth Congress leader S.P. Shuhaib

The Hindu 23 Jun 2026 10:25 pm

FIFA Speaks Malayalam: Messis Record Gets Keralas Blessing

The comment section, of the page followed by 63 million people, was flooded with reactions from Malayalis worldwide, many expressing surprise at the post: Reports

Deccan Chronicle 23 Jun 2026 9:27 pm

Kerala High Court Upholds Governments Decision in Reena Transfer Case, Relief for Minister Muraleedharan

Kochi, June 23: Keralas Health Minister K. Muraleedharan achieved a significant administrative victory on Tuesday. The Kerala High Court upheld the governments decision regarding the transfer of Reena in the Directorate of Health Services (DHS) and annulled the order from the Kerala Administrative Tribunal. This ruling comes as a major relief for Muraleedharan, as the ... Read more Kerala High Court Upholds Governments Decision in Reena Transfer Case, Relief for Minister Muraleedharan

Morningstar 23 Jun 2026 9:22 pm

Thrissur MLA seeks link bypass, metro extension and Thrissur Package in Budget debate

Rajan Pallan calls for integrated urban planning, tourism circuit and financial relief for Thrissur Corporation

The Hindu 23 Jun 2026 9:21 pm

Kerala reports surge in dengue, influenza, leptospirosis cases

159 confirmed dengue cases reported in a single day in State; no let up in shigellosis cases either, with 15 cases reported from five districts

The Hindu 23 Jun 2026 9:03 pm

India Hosts First Fun Run for 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games

Thiruvananthapuram, June 23: India has made history by organizing the first-ever Fun Run for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games under the Olympic Council of Asias Asian Games for All initiative. The event took place in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, with over 40,000 participants joining in the celebration. The inaugural ceremony was attended by Union Minister of Youth ... Read more India Hosts First Fun Run for 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games

Morningstar 23 Jun 2026 8:36 pm

Keralas Unique Place on Indias Sports Map: Mandaviya

New Delhi, June 23: Over 40,000 participants made history on Tuesday as India hosted the inaugural Fun Run for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, part of the Olympic Council of Asias Asian Games for All initiative, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, inaugurated this historic event at the ... Read more Keralas Unique Place on Indias Sports Map: Mandaviya

Morningstar 23 Jun 2026 8:32 pm

Kottarakara tragedy reignites public fury over heavy vehicle menace

Speeding and overloading, ignoring mechanical failures, employing inept drivers and gross negligence or corruption within the regulatory system all lead to fatal accidents by tipper trucks

The Hindu 23 Jun 2026 8:15 pm

Kumily panchayat plans to install green check posts in Thekkady

To collect a surcharge from tourist vehicles arriving at the Thekkady

The Hindu 23 Jun 2026 8:05 pm

V.D. Satheesan should not turn into V.D. Savarkar: AIYF, AISF raise slogan during protest in Thrissur

Studentyouth organisations stage march to DEO office, allege police excess and saffron agenda in PM SHRI scheme

The Hindu 23 Jun 2026 7:58 pm

Kerala panel recommends coordinated, surveillance-driven approach to combat infectious diseases

Recommendations submitted to Health Minister K. Muraleedharan. Key measures include launching a three-month mosquito eradication campaign, establishing a Unified Public Health Command Centre for real-time disease monitoring, and addressing staffing shortages within the Health department to bolster epidemic control initiatives.

The Hindu 23 Jun 2026 7:53 pm

SPACE project to clear long-abandoned vehicles from police stations in Kerala

The project will be implemented by Kerala Police Housing and Construction Corporation Ltd. in collaboration with Cero, the countrys first government-authorised vehicle recycling initiative

The Hindu 23 Jun 2026 7:45 pm

Presence of tiger in Keralas Chinnakkanal poses threat to residents

Local residents reported that a tiger attacked a cow at Eetithery, near BL Ram village in Chinnakkanal, on June 21

The Hindu 23 Jun 2026 7:35 pm

Kerala reports 15 new Shigella cases; June tally rises to 165

Kozhikode, Malappuram and Wayanad have reported the highest number of cases this month

The Hindu Businessline 23 Jun 2026 7:22 pm

Kerala Government To Clear Abandoned Vehicles Near Police Stations

The project, with the tagline Reclaim, Renew, Revive, will be implemented by the Kerala Police Housing and Construction Corporation Limited (KPHCC)

Deccan Chronicle 23 Jun 2026 7:03 pm

Seethathodu, gateway to Gavi, unveils grand tourism plan

The KSEB, in association with the Seethathodu grama panchayat, is set to roll out an ambitious series of tourism diversification projects linked to the Gavi Tourism Circuit

The Hindu 23 Jun 2026 7:03 pm