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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

The Hindu 6 Jan 2026 8:54 pm

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

The Hindu 6 Jan 2026 8:41 pm

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

The Hindu 6 Jan 2026 8:23 pm

Sandalwood theft inside Kerala Police Academy triggers security alert

Valuable decades-old trees felled on high-security campus; police suspect forest access route, investigation under way

The Hindu 6 Jan 2026 8:01 pm

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

The Hindu 6 Jan 2026 7:46 pm

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

Deccan Chronicle 6 Jan 2026 7:26 pm

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

The Hindu Businessline 6 Jan 2026 7:11 pm

Keralas garment market offers major investment potential: Minister Rajeeve

Pointing to Keralas consumption strength, the Minister said the States people spend among the highest amounts on garments and lifestyle products in the country

The Hindu Businessline 6 Jan 2026 5:13 pm

KEAM 2026 registration begins at cee.kerala.gov.in: Check direct link to apply here

KEAM 2026 registration is now open for engineering, architecture, pharmacy, and medical courses in Kerala. Aspiring students can apply online until January 31, 2026, with document uploads permitted until February 7. The entrance exams for Engineering and Pharmacy are scheduled as a Computer Based Test from April 13-25, 2026, across various locations.

The Times of India 6 Jan 2026 4:28 pm

How a small typo by an SBI clerk cost Kerala University Rs 16.5 lakh

A clerical error at SBI Tejaswini branch led to Kerala University mistakenly transferring $20,000 instead of 20,000 to a Brazil-based journalist's wife. The university lost 16.5 lakh, and recovery hopes have diminished following the guest lecturer's death, despite SBI admitting the mistake.

The Economic Times 6 Jan 2026 4:08 pm

V.K. Ebrahim Kunju, IUML leader and former Kerala Minister, passes away

A four-time member of Kerala Assembly, Ebrahim Kunju represented Kalamassery constituency in Ernakulam from 2011 to 2021. He was MLA of then Mattancherry constituency from 2001 to 2011

The Hindu 6 Jan 2026 4:03 pm

Dubai-bound SpiceJet flight delay strands 180 passengers at Calicut airport in Kerala

The flight, originally scheduled to depart at 11:50 p.m. on Monday, was postponed until Tuesday morning. After the passengers were relocated to a hotel for the night, the flight was further delayed to 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Airline officials attributed the disruption to a technical issue

The Hindu 6 Jan 2026 3:51 pm

Tampering With Evidence: How Resizing An Undergarment Led To Disqualification Of A Kerala MLA

On January 2, a magistrate court in Nedumangad, found Antony Raju guilty of tampering with the size of the underwear in which 61.5 grams of hashish had been concealed.

News18 6 Jan 2026 2:45 pm

Twelve country-made bombs seized in Keralas Kannur

Kannur: As many as 12 country-made explosive devices, including four steel ones, were seized from two separate locations in this north Kerala district, police said on Wednesday. Eight crude devices were found on a school ground at Thangal Peedika in Mokeri, under the limits of the Panoor police station, they said. The explosives were recovered 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 .

The Siasat Daily 6 Jan 2026 2:41 pm

UAE: Four Indian siblings and maid killed in Abu Dhabi road accident

A tragic road accident on the Abu DhabiDubai motorway claimed the lives of four siblings from KeralaAshaz (14), Ammar (12), Azam (8), and Ayash (5)and their 48-year-old domestic worker. The parents and 10-year-old sister, Izza, remain hospitalized. The children will be buried in the UAE, while the maid will be returned to Kerala. Welfare groups are supporting the grieving family.

The Times of India 6 Jan 2026 2:12 pm

12 country-made bombs seized in Keralas Kannur

Seizure from two separate locations. Investigation on to determine any connection between the two recoveries

The Hindu 6 Jan 2026 1:35 pm

BJP account in Nemom Assembly seat closed, will be tough to reopen it: Minister Sivankutty

Kerala Minister V Sivankutty declared the BJP's Nemom constituency account is closed. He believes it will be difficult for the saffron party to reopen it. This statement follows the BJP's win in the Thiruvananthapuram corporation. Rajeev Chandrasekhar announced his intention to contest from Nemom.

The Economic Times 6 Jan 2026 1:06 pm

Kerala Water Metro Vs Ferry: What Is The Difference Between The Two | Explained

A debate on X over calling a river transport project a water metro led to a clear explanation from a Kerala user.

News18 6 Jan 2026 12:58 pm

INICIO 2026 expo to bring Irelands universities closer to Indian students

To be held virtually on January 9 and 10, the event is designed to provide students with first-hand insights into higher education opportunities in Ireland. The Hindu is the official media partner

The Hindu 6 Jan 2026 12:30 pm

Kerala plans plastic recycling industrial park in Kochi

Brahmapuram near Koch has been identified as a potential site for the plastic recycling industrial park

The Hindu Businessline 6 Jan 2026 12:13 pm

Kerala Lottery Result Today Live: Sthree Sakthi SS-501 Winning Numbers For January 6, 2026

Kerala Lottery Result Today Live Updates, 06-01-2026: Heres Guessing Numbers for Sthree Sakthi SS-501 for Tuesday, January 6. Check the full list of winning numbers from 3 pm.

News18 6 Jan 2026 9:00 am

Butter chicken by Keralas kinaare

Is it economics that nudges regional restaurants in tourist hubs to play safe, and curate generic, uninspiring menus? Arent they destroying their own local culinary heritage in the process?

Mid Day 6 Jan 2026 7:44 am

$20,000 instead of Rs 20,000: Bank clerk's typo leaves university poorer by Rs 16 lakh

A costly bank error at Kerala University's Centre for Latin American Studies resulted in a Rs 16.5 lakh loss. A typo swapped Rupees for Dollars during a payment to a guest lecturer's wife, sending $20,000 instead of Rs 20,000.

The Times of India 6 Jan 2026 3:23 am

Kerala Government Announces Comprehensive Measures To Include All Eligible People In Voters List

The chief minister's office said that District Collectors have been instructed to take steps to provide documents on a war footing to those who do not have sufficient documents. No fee will be charged for obtaining documents.

Deccan Chronicle 6 Jan 2026 1:04 am

Congress Is United, We Will Address Needs, Aspirations Of People And Return To Power In Kerala: Tharoor

Kerala needs to welcome more investments to create jobs. The states finance and health sectors are in crisis, and the Kerala model has turned into a debt model. Debt servicing is consuming more of our budget than development, and we cannot continue like this, he said.

Deccan Chronicle 5 Jan 2026 10:13 pm

AQI levels moderate in Kochi, claims PCB

PCB officials in the district attribute the spike in AQI levels to temperature inversion

The Hindu 5 Jan 2026 10:12 pm

Bank in Kochi receives hoax bomb threat

The threat messages reportedly claimed that ammonium nitrate had been planted at multiple locations inside the bank

The Hindu 5 Jan 2026 10:05 pm

Syro-Malabar Church synod from Jan. 6

The Hindu 5 Jan 2026 9:57 pm

Applications invited for admissions to UG programmes including engineering and medical courses

Apply for admission to engineering, architecture, pharmacy, medical and medical allied courses in Kerala

The Hindu 5 Jan 2026 9:53 pm

Three Kerala siblings, maid killed in Abu Dhabi road accident

Abu Dhabi: In a tragic incident, four people, three young brothers and a domestic helper, lost their lives in a car accident in the early hours of Sunday, January 4, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). The family of parents and five children, and their help were returning home in Dubai after attending the 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 .

The Siasat Daily 5 Jan 2026 9:29 pm

Congress Sets Boid 'Century' Target: Vows 100 Plus Seats To Storm Back To Power In Kerala

Opposition Leader VD Satheesan delivered a fiery closing speech at the Lakshya conclave, expressing confidence that the UDF would secure more than 100 seats.

Deccan Chronicle 5 Jan 2026 9:00 pm

Gastroenterology department to be set up in Ernakulam GH

This will be the first such facility in a public-sector hospital in Ernakulam

The Hindu 5 Jan 2026 8:57 pm

Congress to finalise candidates for Kerala Assembly polls soon

The proposals of the District Congress Committees alone will be considered for party nominees in the Assembly polls, as per an action plan conceived at the State leadership camp that concluded on Monday

The Hindu 5 Jan 2026 8:37 pm

State mulls launching Kerala Rice by revamping paddy procurement system

State plans cooperative-farmer-centric alternative to paddy procurement, ensuring price to the farmers at the time of procurement itself. New system in the coming season itself

The Hindu 5 Jan 2026 8:28 pm

IUML to hold voters list verification camps

The Hindu 5 Jan 2026 8:27 pm

Thiruvananthapurams urban green patches act as refuges for forest butterflies

Nearly half of Keralas fruit-feeding butterflies thrive within Thiruvananthapuram city: study

The Hindu 5 Jan 2026 8:23 pm

India reported bird flu outbreaks on farms in Kerala state, WOAH says

India has reported 11 outbreaks of highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu in Kerala last month, resulting in the death of over 54,000 birds, primarily ducks. Authorities culled an additional 30,000 birds as a precautionary measure. These outbreaks, detected in December, mark the first poultry infections since May.

The Economic Times 5 Jan 2026 8:19 pm

Kerala University-run CLAS faces scrutiny over erroneous foreign remittance

Brazil-based journalist paid $20,000 instead of approved honorarium of 20,000; bank admits to lapse

The Hindu 5 Jan 2026 8:11 pm

Patient Trapped in Medical College Hospital Lift

Kerala human rights panel orders Rs 5 lakh compensation

Deccan Chronicle 5 Jan 2026 8:09 pm

Election Commission should safeguard rights of voters in no mapping list: Kerala Minister P. Rajeeve

The Minister stressed that nobody should lose the right to exercise their franchise because of technical errors in the SIR

The Hindu 5 Jan 2026 8:09 pm

Building card, Digi Door PIN features of K-Smart to help avoid hassles of address change after delimitation

Digi Door PIN will include geotagging and integration of all major utility databases of a building. A number will be allotted after geo-mapping the longitudes and latitudes of each building and the number will not change

The Hindu 5 Jan 2026 7:48 pm

NSS dismisses allegations by Bengal Governor

The Hindu 5 Jan 2026 7:40 pm

Thiruvananthapuram Mayor visits Chief Minister

Deputy Mayor G.S. Asha Nath was also part of the visit

The Hindu 5 Jan 2026 7:39 pm

IUML to seek larger seat share in UDF following its local body performance

Leagues tally jumped by nearly 40% in the local body polls with the party securing 3,203 representatives across the State, up from 2,338 in 2020. P.M.A. Salam says the party is ready to make compromise if new parties join the UDF

The Hindu 5 Jan 2026 7:39 pm

52-year-old Kerala woman dies in trekking accident in Oman

A 52-year-old Indian woman has died in a trekking accident in Omans Jebel Shams mountain range, just weeks after returning from her fathers funeral in Kerala. Sharada Iyer, a former manager with Oman Air who had been living in Muscat, was trekking along the Wadi Ghul in the Al Dakhiliyah Governorate when the tragedy struck 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 .

The Siasat Daily 5 Jan 2026 7:37 pm

Skin Bank at Thiruvananthapuram Government Medical College Hospital performs second skin harvesting

The facility achieved the feat within two weeks of becoming operational

The Hindu 5 Jan 2026 7:34 pm

Four more acres likely to be acquired for for Thammanam-Pullepady road project

The 11(1) notification is awaited, based on which survey teams will carry out the final survey to determine the extent of land required from different plots for the road widening, according to KRFB sources

The Hindu 5 Jan 2026 7:16 pm

AI workshop to upskill college teachers

The Hindu 5 Jan 2026 7:11 pm

Science workshop at NIT-C on January 10

The Hindu 5 Jan 2026 7:04 pm

Global Peace Parliament in Kottayam

The Hindu 5 Jan 2026 6:52 pm

Kathakali festival begins on Pampas banks

The Hindu 5 Jan 2026 6:49 pm

Pala political landscape heats up ahead of Assembly elections

With current MLA Mani C. Kappan firmly staking his claim to the seat and Mani ramping up his campaign efforts, the stage is set for a potential triangular contest that could include BJP State vice-president Shaun George.

The Hindu 5 Jan 2026 6:48 pm

Action likely against Malampuzha school authorities for hushing up sexual abuse incident

The school authorities failed to report the alleged abuse of a student by a teacher on November 29

The Hindu 5 Jan 2026 6:44 pm

Beyond The Kerala Story: Vipul Amrutlal Shah's sequel to 2023 controversial blockbuser 'goes deeper', release date out

The Kerala Story, which released in 2023, sparked widespread discourse across the country as the film was based on the alleged radicalisation and conversion of young Hindu women to Islam in Kerala before inducting them into the terrorist outfit Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).

DNA India 5 Jan 2026 6:43 pm

Lorry transporting beer overturns in Kozhikode, driver killed

Accident takes place around 4 a.m. after a car hits the vehicle

The Hindu 5 Jan 2026 6:00 pm

Sabarimala gold theft: Kerala HC grants SIT six more weeks to complete probe

Court has given the team a six weeks extension a month ago as well

The Hindu 5 Jan 2026 5:33 pm

I never deviated from party line: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor

Shashi Tharoor asserted he has never deviated from the Congress party line, attributing controversies to media misinterpretations of his full statements. He emphasized his respect for democratic traditions within the party and defended his recent remarks as acts of courtesy and factual reporting. Tharoor also highlighted the need for Kerala to boost investment and create employment opportunities for development.

The Economic Times 5 Jan 2026 5:31 pm

Call for quality audit gains momentum as defects surface on NH in Kozhikode

Demand follows a series of incidents that have put the quality and safety of ongoing construction work under serious public scrutiny

The Hindu 5 Jan 2026 5:18 pm

You Did Not Even Spare God: Supreme Court On Sabarimala Gold Theft Case

KP Shankardas, a former member of the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB), has suffered a setback in the Supreme Court, which refused to expunge remarks made by the Kerala High Court in the Sabarimala gold theft case.

NDTV 5 Jan 2026 4:57 pm

KMAT 2026 exam session 1 postponed to February 22, registration deadline extended: Details here

Kerala CEE has postponed the KMAT 2026 Session 1 MBA entrance exam to February 22, 2026, extending the registration deadline to February 5. This move aims to facilitate a smoother application process for aspiring MBA students across Kerala. Candidates are urged to utilize the extra time for revision and to regularly check the official CEE Kerala portal for updates.

The Times of India 5 Jan 2026 4:38 pm

Sabarimala Gold Theft: Kerala HC Grants More Time To SIT, Orders To Submit Report On Jan 19

Sabrimala Gold Theft Case: The court has ordered the SIT to submit the interim investigation report on January 19.

News18 5 Jan 2026 4:33 pm

Punarjani scheme promoters Manappat Foundation faces legal scrutiny in Kerala over alleged FCRA violations

Officials say Kerala government is legally examining VACB report to Home department in 2025 which stated that the NGO violated Rule 19 of FCRA by allegedly failing to maintain records of foreign donations for Punarjani project and of utilisation of endowments from abroad

The Hindu 5 Jan 2026 3:38 pm

Beyond The Kerala Story to premiere on THIS date

The storytelling returns to the rawness of real life, bringing forth voices of real victims, truths hidden in plain sight, and stories unfolding in our own neighbourhoods

Mid Day 5 Jan 2026 3:11 pm

Kerala Lottery Results Today Live: Bhagyathara BT-36 Winning Numbers For January 5, 2026

Kerala Lottery Result Today Live Updates, 05-01-2026: Heres full list of winning numbers for Bhagyathara BT-36 lottery for Monday, January 5.

News18 5 Jan 2026 2:57 pm

You Didnt Even Spare God: SC Rebukes Ex-Devaswom Board Member In Sabarimala Gold Theft Case

Kerala High Court had earlier observed that Shankardas and another board member, Vijayakumar, bore responsibility in the gold robbery case.

News18 5 Jan 2026 2:57 pm

Beer-laden lorry overturns after collision in Keralas Kozhikode; driver killed, bottles scattered on road

More than 20 police personnel have been deployed at the accident site to prevent people from taking away the beer bottles.

The Hindu 5 Jan 2026 2:20 pm

Kerala High Court extends SIT probe deadline by 6 weeks in Sabarimala gold theft case

The Kerala High Court on Monday granted the Special Investigation Team (SIT) an additional six weeks to complete its court-monitored investigation into the alleged removal of gold from the Dwarapalaka idols, temple structures, and fixtures at the Sabarimala shrine in Pathanamthitta district. The Division Bench of Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan V and Justice KV Jayakumar granted [] The post Kerala High Court extends SIT probe deadline by 6 weeks in Sabarimala gold theft case appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 5 Jan 2026 1:45 pm

BJP councillor R. Sreelekha says Thiruvananthapuram Mayor post was promised to her, but overlooked at last minute

But I cannot give up the councillors post as I have to serve the people who voted for me, says Sreelekha

The Hindu 5 Jan 2026 1:34 pm

'Beyond The Kerala Story': Makers drop title reveal teaser

The sequel to 'The Kerala Story,' titled 'Beyond The Kerala Story,' has been announced with a teaser revealing its February 27, 2026 release. Directed by Kamakhya Narayan Singh, the film promises a deeper, more impactful narrative. Filmed under strict security in Kerala, the sequel aims to explore a more harrowing story, building on the controversial themes of its predecessor.

The Times of India 5 Jan 2026 1:01 pm

Kerala Vigilance flags FCRA lapses, seeks CBI inquiry into Manappat Foundation

Official sources said the recommendation relates to foreign funds raised for the Punarjani rehabilitation project between 2018 and 2022, during which around 1.22 crore was credited to the NGOs FCRA account

The Hindu Businessline 5 Jan 2026 12:31 pm

Medical negligence case filed against Haripad taluk hospital in Kerala after dialysis deaths

Two patients undergoing dialysis at the hospital on December 29 developed adverse reactions and died a day later

The Hindu 5 Jan 2026 12:03 pm

Malayalam actor Kannan Pattambi, brother of filmmaker Major Ravi, dies

Kannan Pattambi had been an active presence in Malayalam film industry for years. He also acted in numerous television serials

The Hindu 5 Jan 2026 11:20 am

Kerala Lottery Result Today Live: Bhagyathara BT-36 Winning Numbers For January 5, 2026

Kerala Lottery Result Today Live Updates, 05-01-2026: Heres Guessing Numbers for Bhagyathara BT-36 for Monday, January 5. Check the full list of winning numbers from 3 pm.

News18 5 Jan 2026 9:00 am