CMs promise on vehicle modification in Kerala raises many doubts
V.D. Satheesans recent assurance that the Stategovt. will permit non-dangerous vehicle modifications was warmly welcomed byautomobileenthusiasts. However, when theMVDcame up with a list of permitted modifications, there was disappointment all around.A reality check on the legal and practical aspects of the proposal
Major reshuffle in police force in Kerala; P. Vijayan is ADGP (Law and Order)
S. Sreejith, Additional Director General of Police, Headquarters, has been transferred and posted as ADGP (Prisons and Correctional Services)
Kerala HC orders CBI to take over probe into 23 child deaths in Palakkad
Court seeks CBIs response and directs the agency to obtain required clarifications from the District Police Chief and the Kerala Police
Newsclick case verdict a victory for democratic rights: Pinarayi
The BJP, he alleged, misuses Central agencies to suppress political dissent
Kerala HC seeks report on steps to declog canals, drains, and ensure safe roads in Kochi
Collector-led panel asked to submit a report by June 18; report to detail the progress of works and preventive measures being taken
Kerala reports 34 cases of shigellosis in June so far
Three more children test positive for the infection at Wayanad Mar Baselios HSS on June 11, where around 514 children have shown symptoms
Nipah virus infection reported in Kerala's Kozhikode, 77 contacts identified
A Nipah virus infection case is confirmed in Kozhikode, Kerala. Authorities have initiated preventive measures and are tracing contacts. The infected individual is stable and receiving treatment. Health officials are ensuring medicine availability and public awareness. Vigilance is advised, especially between May and September, due to fruit bat activity. Further studies are underway to understand transmission patterns.
Containment steps in Kozhikode after Ramanattukara man tests positive for Nipah
Seventy-seven persons on contact list, 15 people quarantined. Health department working in coordination with departments of Forest and Wildlife and Animal Husbandry
79.46 grams of MDMA, 933.53 grams of ganja seized in Kozhikode city
Police flag possibility of cyber fraudsters using fake TV apps during FIFA World Cup
Kerala Police advise public not to install APK files received through social media for watching FIFA World Cup matches
Agro dredge craft deployed to remove temporary bund near Idiyanchira bridge
Action aims to prevent flooding in kole fields as monsoon intensifies
Official sources point out that the transfer was made considering the sensitive nature of the arrest; CPI(M) calls the accuseds continued membership in the council a disgrace
Operation Toofan: police zero in on suspects among labourers in Kozhikode
Dog shelter to bolster stray-free initiative in Adat
Community-led Kaval project aims humane control and adoption of stray dogs
18 python hatchlings found on house premises in Thrissur
Family, in coordination with forest officials, is preparing to break open parts of the compound wall for further inspection
All effort to check further transmission of Nipah: Minister
The patient at Government Medical College Hospital, Kozhikode, is stable and on ventilator support
Hotel loses over 1 lakh as multiple thefts reported in Kannur
CI found dead in quarters at Mala, probe under way
The SHO had recently been transferred ahead of Assembly polls; suicide note cites personal reasons
After a 25-year gap, families in Muthamma settlement in Idukki get their title deeds
According to officials, 236 families in the settlement under Chinnakkanal village were granted the deeds
Five arrested in alleged vigilante attack in Ranni
Seven arrested for clash at Adimalathura Beach in Thiruvananthapuram
The dispute broke out among the group while they were consuming alcohol at the beach
Abandoned plantations in Idukki heighten human-wildlife conflict threats
Forest department officials report that a tiger released two months ago at the Periyar Tiger Reserve is now hiding in the overgrown tea estates of Vandiperiyar, while nearby communities face frequent wild elephant attacks linked to similar abandoned areas.
Thiruvananthapuram Corporation luanches campaign to prevent monsoon-related diseases
The civic body will strengthen preventive measures in the coming days, including awareness campaigns and vector-control activities
Crisis deepens in Pala UDF as six councillors declare no confidence in chairperson
Call to conduct HSS Principal transfers without delay
No general transfer of Principals were conducted last academic year. Only Principal promotions were held in March this year to vacancies that have arisen following retirements
AMMA issues show-cause notice to Ansiba Hassan
Notice signals a clear shift towards the association taking an offensive stance against the actor
Monsoon triggers surge in fever, infectious diseases across Keralas central Travancore region
Health authorities warn of a growing threat from shigella, H1N1, dengue, leptospirosis and other waterborne illnesses
Health dept. tightens surveillance following confirmation of two Shigella cases in Kollam
Both the infected children, aged 6 and 8, are currently stable and receiving treatment, prompting officials to emphasise strict hygiene practices and the consumption of safe drinking water to prevent further spread of the infection.
Sharjah TikTok feud murder: Indian expat's body to reach Kerala's Kannur today
Blueprint of 200-cr. Chinnakada skyway and urban park project submitted to Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan
KTU to declare B.Tech and BArch results tomorrow with SOR 2026 unveiling
APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University will declare B.Tech and BArch results on Friday, June 12, 2026, at the Secretariat in Thiruvananthapuram. Higher Education Minister Roji M John will formally announce the results during an event at 10:30 AM, alongside the unveiling of SOR 2026 Technical Education Conclave. Senior university officials will attend the programme, which will be streamed live on official YouTube and Facebook channels for students, institutions, and stakeholders across Kerala statewide digital coverage.
Committed to strengthening Keralas tourism sector, says Tourism Minister
P.C. Vishnunadh emphasises the importance of private investment and announced plans for comprehensive development initiatives and marketing strategies.
Shone George alleged that Waqf Board was functioning in violation of mandates under United Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Act
Nipah virus: Heres what you need to know
Nipah virus has been reported in Kerala in the past. Strictly following the guidelines issued by health authorities is a must to curb the spread of misinformation.
Nipah outbreak | Connection between environment and epidemic in focus
The three localities from where the Nipah virus originated in Kozhikode district over the past five years have similar geograpahy and flora
Kerala HC orders independent re-evaluation of Sabarimala ghee sale
The Kerala High Court has ordered a fresh probe into alleged fund misappropriation by Travancore Devaswom Board employees. The court expressed dissatisfaction with the initial report, finding it minimized the loss to the Board. A senior officer will now re-evaluate the case to determine if corruption charges apply.
Kerala rains: Orange alert for two districts on June 12
Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Thrissur, Kannur and Kasaragod districts have been put on yellow alert for Friday
Kerala Civil Supplies dept faces over 3,000 crore in debt, may need long-term revival: Minister
Anoop Jacob attributes mounting liability to previous LDF governments decision not to revise price of 13 subsidised items during its 10-year tenure since 2016
Kerala on Nipah virus alert after Kozhikode man's preliminary test turns positive
Officials said samples have been sent to the National Institute of Virology in Pune for confirmation, and the results are expected shortly
Kerala on Nipah virus alert: Symptoms, fatality rate, vaccines and all you need to know
Kerala's health officials are ramping up efforts as a preliminary case of the Nipah virus has emerged in Kozhikode. A businessman is currently on ventilator support, which has triggered heightened surveillance and extensive contact tracing.
Kerala on health alert as Kozhikode man tests positive in preliminary screening
The patient, currently on ventilator support at Government Medical College, had initially sought treatment at a private hospital. Samples have been sent to the National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune for confirmation
Kerala on Nipah Alert After Kozhikode Man's Preliminary Test Turns Positive
The Health Department has initiated measures to trace and isolate those who came into contact with the patient, a businessman from Feroke
Kerala: Five Ex-CM Security Staff Appear Before SIT in Assault Case
The case stems from an incident in Alappuzha in 2023 when Youth Congress activists staged a black-flag protest against the then CM Pinarayi Vijayan and his ministers travelled through the district as part of the Nava Kerala Sadas outreach programme
Kerala reports fresh Nipah Virus case: Check symptoms, ways to prevent and other key details
Kerala is on high alert after a man in Kozhikode district tested positive for Nipah virus. Health officials are tracing contacts and implementing quarantine measures. The patient is on ventilator support. Samples are sent for confirmation. Authorities are investigating the source of infection. Nipah virus is a zoonotic disease spread by fruit bats and pigs.
Ex-Kerala CM Pinarayis daughter T. Veena seeks postponement of ED questioning in CMRL pay-off case
T. Veena cites health grounds. ED may issue fresh summons for another date
AirAsia ordered to pay Rs 90,750 after flight delay damages Kerala man's plant
A farmer's hybrid jackfruit sapling was damaged due to a significant flight delay by AirAsia, leading to a missed connection. The consumer commission ordered AirAsia to pay Rs 90,750 in compensation for deficiency in service, including ticket fare refund, travel expenses, and mental agony. The airline failed to appear before the commission, resulting in an ex-parte order.
The Kerala Police has launched a synchronized anti-narcotics enforcement campaign titled Operation Toofan, positioning frontline police units at the vanguard of the mission. Operating with direct tactical, administrative, and data assistance from regional intelligence cells and state administrative departments, the Kerala Police force has established a unified command structure to target interstate supply corridors. This extensive mobilization resulted in the registration of more than 1,500 cases, the execution of more than 1,000 arrests, and the recovery of substantial quantities of synthetic contraband within the first 72 hours of field deployment. The man behind Operation Toofan, Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala The operation's success relied on a carefully timed blueprint. Two weeks before the academic year started, Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala finalized a strategy designed to catch school-zone traffickers off guard. Police units then began quietly mapping out the networks. The moment students went back to class, the trap snapped shut, shifting from silent surveillance to aggressive field arrests across state lines. The word “Toofan” knows no geographic or linguistic borders. Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala explained why the administration chose a name with pan-India resonance. “ Kerala, today is a rapidly evolving global hub, welcoming a massive workforce of guest workers from various states, IT professionals, and international tourists. We chose a name that instantly communicates our absolute zero-tolerance policy to everyone who steps into the stat e,” Chennithala said. The official launch of the campaign took place at Cotton Hill Girls Higher Secondary School in Thiruvananthapuram. Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan inaugurated the function, which was presided over by Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala. The event saw massive participation from students, parents, police officials, and the general public, capturing immense public attention right from the school venue. From that very moment, social media platforms began flooding with viral campaigns backing the crackdown, creating a digital wall of solidarity against the drug networks. On the ground and across the internet, the operation triggered an unprecedented wave of public support, with citizens courageously stepping up to flood police tip lines and use secure digital nodes to share real-time, actionable information about local peddlers. IG Putta Vimaladitya , took to official social media pages, using the native language to personally ask the public for help. Two days into the campaign, the Home Minister stepped in to launch special mobile and WhatsApp hotlines, guaranteeing complete anonymity to anyone passing on information about local dealers. Rather than just booking local buyers, the state police focused on finding the drug network at its source. The crackdown included highly unusual incidents, such as a suspect who hid a packet of ganja inside a boiling pressure cooker, only for the cooker’s whistle to emit a strong odor that alerted searching officers. In another case, a tech worker caught growing cannabis claimed the plants were meant for making kitchen chutney. To dismantle the wider syndicate, investigators used pictures found in seized phone galleries to trace the supply lines backward. This root-level approach led teams straight to the top, resulting in the interstate arrest of two major foreign kingpins, Samuel in Delhi and Elsina in Bengaluru. Operation Toofan: The Narco Hunt uses a four-pillar system to fight drugs. Under Toofan Strike, specialized police teams and supporting departments launch smart, targeted raids at border check posts to stop chemical drug shipments. For health and recovery, Toofan Care links the police with medical departments to provide rehabilitation and clinical counseling for those dealing with dependency. To protect students, Toofan Warriors uses the Student Police Cadet network and local youth under the Education Department to closely monitor school and college campuses. As part of this initiative, Kerala Police organizes specialized awareness classes for students to educate them against drug abuse under Operation Toofan. To turn this into a massive state movement, the Home Minister and high-ranking officials plan to personally visit as many schools as possible to deliver the anti-drug message. Furthermore, all campuses have been asked to hoist the Toofan campaign flag to declare themselves as drug-free zones. Additionally, every student across campuses has been asked to wear the “Toofan Warrior” badge, declaring their commitment to actively protecting their campuses. The operational framework of this unique drug hunt, Operation Toofan, relies heavily on strategies previously established by Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala. A senior national figure within the Indian National Congress and a permanent invitee to the Congress Working Committee, Chennithala has adapted successful mechanisms from his earlier landmark campaigns, most notably Operation Kubera. Launched during his previous tenure, that courageous enforcement drive successfully eradicated the state's predatory illegal money-lending network.
3 injured in two suspected elephant attacks in Keralas Palakkad
The suspected elephant attacks occurred a day after a 65-year-old man was killed in a wild elephant attack in Wayanad district
Monsoon 2026 tracker LIVE: After strong onset, southwest monsoon to enter a sluggish phase in Kerala
The Meteorological Centre issued an orange alert for hailstorm, lightning and gusty winds in parts of Himachal Pradesh on June 11 and 12
Monsoon 2026: India is set for a significant weather shift as rain-bearing systems become active across the country on June 11 and 12. Expect rainfall, thunderstorms, strong winds, and dust storms, bringing a noticeable drop in temperatures to North, East, Central, and South India. Several regions, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Kerala, are bracing for intense weather activity.
'Drishyam 3' nears end of third week strongly
Mohanlal's 'Drishyam 3' continues its strong box office run, crossing Rs 107 crore net in India. Despite a slight dip on its 21st day, the suspense thriller is a major Malayalam success. Overseas markets are significantly boosting its worldwide gross to Rs 236.59 crore, with Kerala leading domestic collections.
Jewellery shop owner arrested in Kerala for defrauding customer
Bijo Jose, who has been absconding for the last three years, was arrested in Idukki in Kerala on Tuesday
Excise seizes 23.42 grams of suspected heroin from lodge in Perumbavoor
Operation Toofan: Kozhikode City police deploy K9 squad, drone unit to track down suspects
The frequency of field-level inspections will be increased in the coming days based on fresh intelligence inputs, say the police
Kayakalpam initiative to be rolled out in other districts from July
Corpn. gives KMRL 10 days to fix clogged drains, potholed roads, and traffic snarls
Evidence submitted in court showed that an elephant had been used for commercial and ceremonial activities despite the temporary owner giving an undertaking that he would not do so
Focus on landslide-prone areas in Ernakulam as monsoon gains strength
Kerala HC allows time to State on anti-ragging amendment Bill
Majority of workers with NCP(SP) official faction, claim leaders
Toddlers close call on busy road in Malappuram
The child, believed to be over a year old, had wandered onto the road from the nearby home, while the childs parents attended to their morning chores
IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Kerala, Karnataka, Goa & Maharashtra during next 5 days - News On AIR
IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Kerala, Karnataka, Goa & Maharashtra during next 5 days News On AIR
Arsho was promoted in violation of attendance norms, admits MGU
This is a fit case where the entire matter requires reconsideration by a senior officer of impeccable integrity, proven competence, and adequate experience, court says
Police caution students against dangers of becoming money mules
Steps to improve functioning of Kozhikode MCH, general hospital
One of the major proposals is the creation of a Department of Reproductive Medicine at the MCH to give a fillip to fertility treatment
Cusat weighing options to elevate its Kuttanad campus
SSK schemes hit as impasse over PM SHRI continues
Education Minister N. Shamsudheen reiterating that there is no change in the United Democratic Front governments position towards PM SHRI
Bridge on Tholur-Karuvanpady road in Thrissur collapses, major disaster averted
Traffic hit as key link fails; residents allege negligence by authorities
Protests erupt over arrest of BJP councillor R. Sugathan
Flood-prevention measures stepped up along Chalakudy river as rain intensifies
Thrissur district administration to closely monitor water levels in Sholayar and Peringalkuthu dams
AWHO given ultimatum to sign pact on demolition of Chander Kunj towers in a week
Army Welfare Housing Organisation handed over draft of contract prepared by the district administration; cases of 24 owners who are yet to receive compensation to be examined
After strong onset, southwest monsoon to enter a sluggish phase in Kerala
The offshore trough and associated vortices, which typically trigger extremely heavy rainfall events, have yet to develop this season
Govt. to have a relook on media curbs at Secretariat
Air Arabia flight makes emergency landing
Pinarayi Vijayan alleges saffronisation attempts in MGU, criticises UDF govt. for alleged silence
Congress leader seeks ED probe into alleged influence by CMRL MD in Manalur poll outcome
He urges ED to examine all financial transactions and phone communications involving Sasidharan Kartha and his associates after the announcement of elections as well as the alleged flow of funds in the constituency
Special reserve force to monitor wild elephant movement in conflict hotspots in Kerala
The primary objective of the force will include continuous monitoring of elephant movement and their migratory paths, ensuring public safety by issuing timely warnings, and regularly inspecting the effectiveness of wildlife prevention systems including solar fencing
Forest dept. begins steps to recapture tiger that strays into human habitations near Vandiperiyar
Tiger has been camping on the tea plantations of Vandiperiyar since the last week of April, posing a threat to plantation workers
NHRC directs Collector to examine Pantheerankavu toll plaza complaints
Collector asked to examine allegations of staff misconduct, traffic delays, and safety deficiencies at the NH 66 facility and submit a report within eight days
KSHRC directs Munnar DFO to conduct study on wild animal attacks in Chinnakkanal
Plus One higher secondary results to be declared on July 15
In order to include the results of students in the Gulf region whose examinations had been put off owing to the war in West Asia
Advertising pioneer T.O. Philip passes away at 86
Shuhaib murder case: Kerala HC stays trial proceedings against accused
The stay was granted on a petition moved by the accused after the trial court rejected their request
Green forum seeks removal of Forest Ministers Additional Private Secretary
Coexistence Collective says Sijumon Francis has been involved in protests and campaigns against the Forest department and its policies and alleges that the appointment could affect the neutrality of Keralas forest and environmental governance system and undermine public confidence
Administrative and technical sanctions granted for NH-183 development project in Kerala
Kudumbashree cultivating vegetables, flowers in 14,000 acres for Onam
Kudumbashree joint liability groups will cultivate quality, pesticide-free vegetables and fruits on 14,000 acres of land as part of the Onakkani and Nirapolima programmes
Students left in the lurch as Keralas new-age courses remain unapproved
With the centralised allotment process for the current academic year already underway, college managements are concerned that the delay in approving the courses and additional seats could severely affect their admission prospects
Minister stresses the importance of archives for deciphering the past and understanding the future
Elephant herd creates panic in Malayalappuzha
