Operation Toofan: Kerala Police compiling list of foreign-based fugitives, says IG Vimaladithya
International supply links involving Afghanistan, Oman and Thailand under investigation
Kerala CM Orders SIT Probe Into Multi-Crore Messi Visit Financial Irregularities
The Chief Minister arrived at the decision after examining in detail the investigation report of the Sports Department secretary and the report of the GST Department
Kerala Police Compiling List of Foreign-Based Fugitives, Says IG
Vimaladithya said the police were investigating possible international supply links, including those involving Afghanistan, Oman and Thailand. We are aware of past instances where illicit substances arrived via Oman from Afghanistan
MKEL Marine unveils five indigenous watercraft lines; eyes global markets
With a focus on high-performance boating and advanced composite engineering, MKEL Marine aims to transform Kerala into a premier manufacturing hub and global partnerships to target international markets
Excel Entertainments Mirzapur The Movie is one of the most keenly-awaited films of the year. Directed by Gurmmeet Singh, it stars Ali Fazal, Divyenndu, Pankaj Tripathi, Jitendra Kumar, Ravi Kishan, Rasika Dugal, Shweta Tripathi, Shriya Pilgaonkar, among others. The film is special since it is based on the web series Mirzapur, which is a big hit on OTT. It has had three successful seasons on Amazon Prime Video. The film is expected to take a strong opening. It is widely believed that Mirzapur The Movie is the first film in India to be based on a web series that will have a release in theatres. However, that is not quite the case. The Bengali web show Eken Babu, which streams on HoiChoi, has so far had nine seasons from 2018 to 2026. In between, the makers also came up with three theatrical films based on the series named, The Eken (2022), The Eken: Ruddhaswas Rajasthan (2023) and The Eken: Benaras E Bidhishika (2025). The fourth film The Eken: Keralay Kurukkhetro is scheduled to release this year. This isnt the only Indian web series to have been made into a theatrical film. In 2018, the Punjabi web series Yaar Jigree Kasooti Degree became one of the most loved shows in the language after it streamed on YouTube. Following the success and popularity of its two seasons, the makers of the show announced a theatrical film on the show also titled Yaar Jigree Kasooti Degree in 2025. Interestingly, the film released in theatres just earlier this month on August 7. Therefore, web shows like Eken Babu and Yaar Jigree Kasooti Degree had theatrical films based on them much before Mirzapur The Movie, which is slated to release on September 4. Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: CBFC cuts 35 seconds of intimate scenes in Mirzapur The Movie; mutes cuss words in 4 places, replaces abuses in 6 places
Muttil tree-felling case in Keralam: Charges to be framed against Augustine brothers on September 7
The three accused - Roji Augustine, Jose Kutty Augustine, and Anto Augustine - face charges in case registered based on a petition filed by M.M. Aliyar, proprietor of Malabar Timber Industries, Karimugal, alleging fraud in sale of timber from illegally felled trees in 2021
Chess grandmasters menu: What Chef Suresh Pillai cooked for Viswanathan Anand, Gukesh
A Keralachess player long before he became a chef, Suresh Pillai finally got to cook for his childhood hero Viswanathan Anand and World Champion Gukesh in Chennai an evening Anand called extra special
Vande Mataram politics returns to centre stage in Keralam as Onam festivities end
A choir renders six-stanza version of the song at conclusion of Keralam govt-sponsored Onam week pageantry, flagged off by Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan in front of Lok Bhavan on Sunday evening, re-igniting the controversy. The flag-off ceremony marked a departure from State governments decision not to sing Vande Mataram in full during Independence Day celebrations
Kerala woman run over, another stabbed to death in US; friend arrested
Kerala woman run over another stabbed to death in US friend arrested
Fact-Check: Video From Kerala Falsely Shared as Recent Visuals of Nepal Floods
The video is from Kerala's Wayanad and shows a landslide which occurred on 7 July 2026.
Keralam Minister Bindu Krishna slams Kanthapurams directive on restricting women at public events
Bindu Krishna says such directives can push women centuries back and should not be accepted in a society that guarantees equal rights to men and women
Beyond the Jewellery Store: How Kerala Brands Are Building Trust Through Storytelling
For generations, buying jewellery in Kerala has been more than a commercial transaction. It has been connected to weddings, festivals, milestones and family traditions. A jewellery store was once primarily a physical destination: customers walked in, explored collections, spoke to sales
Twin murder charges in US leave Anilas native village in Keralam in shock
Anila, a former resident of Tazhakkavayal in Kottayam, has been arrested in United States for allegedly killing two Keralite women in California
Kerala: Shopkeeper Ashraf Throws Boiling Oil At Man Dressed As Maveli After Argument At Tea Shop
A man dressed as Maveli during an Onam celebration was allegedly assaulted after a minor argument at Kayamkulam in Alappuzha district, Kerala, with a shopkeeper reportedly throwing boiling oil on him, as reported in Asianet Malayalam. The incident took place on Saturday, the day of Avittam, when Chandrababu, a native of Karunagappally, had gone around [] The post Kerala: Shopkeeper Ashraf Throws Boiling Oil At Man Dressed As Maveli After Argument At Tea Shop appeared first on The Commune .
Kerala PSC Final Answer Key 2026 Out - Download Draftsman
Kerala PSC has released the Final Answer Key 2026 for Draftsman Grade II (Kerala Water Authority, Cat. 548/2025) and Sub Engineer (LSGD Electricity Wing, Thrissur Corporation, Cat. 770/2025). Get direct download links, exam dates, pay scale, objection rules, and next steps toward the rank list
New schedule for visitors to meet Keralam CM at Secretariat from Sept 2
On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays that are not public holidays, visitors will have the opportunity to meet Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan from 3 pm to 5:30 pm
A 14-year-old girl from Kerala turned a household problem into a simple invention when her Class X exams coincided with her mothers illness and family laundry fell on her and her twin sister. Remya Jose designed a pedal-powered washing machine for about Rs 2,000 that worked without electricity and later won national recognition.
Indias coconut exports surge 62% to 7,038 crore in FY26
Keralam Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan to inaugurate World Coconut Day on September 2 at Thiruvananthapuram
Islamic scholar and Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama general secretary Kanthapuram A P Aboobacker Musliyar on Sunday said women should remain confined to their homes, days after a controversial circular issued by the organisation said women...
Kanan Devan Hills, Kuttampuzha, Chittar, Mankulam, Padavayal, and Peechi identified as hotspots, as per a report released by the Wildlife Institute of India
Two Kerala Women Killed in US; Suresh Gopi Assures Steps to Repatriate Mortal Remains
The suspect, identified as Anila, a native of Kottayam and a friend of the two women, is in US police custody
Melukara & Kottathoor win: 132nd Aranmula Uthrattathi Boat Race ends in Kerala
Odisha Cadre IPS Shefeen Ahamed K Loses Fight with Cancer in Thiruvananthapuram
Shefeen Ahamed K, a 2003-batch IPS officer of the Odisha cadre and Inspector General of Police in the Crime Branch, died on Monday while undergoing treatment for cancer at a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram. He was 50. A native of Kerala and an engineering graduate from the College of Engineering Trivandrum (CET), Ahamed had been [] The post Odisha Cadre IPS Shefeen Ahamed K Loses Fight with Cancer in Thiruvananthapuram appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Suresh Gopi assures steps to repatriate remains of two Keralam women allegedly murdered in US
According to their relatives, the deceased have been identified as Anjana, a native of Mudikkode in Thrissur, and Ann Mathew, a native of Kesavadasapuram in Thiruvananthapuram
In Kerala Cleric's Latest Shocker, A Call For Not Letting Women Leave Home
If the necklace has to retain its beauty, it has to be kept safely inside a box, Kerala's grand mufti Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad said
V-P to inaugurate colleges silver jubilee celebrations in Kochi
Plumping For Modi In 2029: Naidus Gamble
The sudden emergence of actor Vijays TVK in Tamil Nadu and the Congress easy victory in Kerala polls, coupled with the grand old party appearing to be settling in power in Karnataka, have brought fresh challenges to Mr Modi and home minister Amit Shah in the South
Keralam Islamic scholar says womens public appearances will cause great destruction
In a recent circular, Samastha Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama president E. Sulaiman Musliar and general secretary Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliar directed that women should not share stages with men or appear in public spaces alongside them
Melukara and Kotthathoor Kaithakkodi win Aranmula Uthrittathi Boat Race
Melukara Palliyodam tops in A-Batch final, followed by Koipram Palliyodam and Edasserimala East Palliyodam in second and third positions respectively. Kotthathoor-Kaithakkodi Palliyodam first in B-Batch category
Realise your mistake and work for strengthening CPI(M), Pinarayi tells LDF supporters
Keralam Leader of the Opposition says the electoral defeat in Taliparampa should not be viewed as the end of the partys political prospects or as a permanent change in the constituencys political allegiance. He says the party will work to regain public confidence
Controversy over Kanthapurams remarks unnecessary, says INL
INL leader says Samasthas advisory was meant to uphold moral values, not restrict women; urges critics to respect scholars right to express views
Excise officials, including Deputy Commissioner, suspended over bribery charges
Action taken after Excise Commissioner Seeram Sambasiva Rao launched Operation Bijapur to verify the veracity of allegations raised against officials.
Four-attempt cap in MBBS exam includes regular, supplementary exams: Kerala High Court
Court says that regulations framed by academic bodies should not be subjected to judicial interference casually, especially when the issue concerned medical students, whose competence directly affects public health and safety
Tradition and Modernity Can Coexist: Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan
Thiruvananthapuram, August 30: Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the Aranmula Uthrithathi Vallamkali on the Pamba River in Kerala on Sunday. He emphasized that tradition and modernity can coexist harmoniously. He recalled Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision of development and heritage, stating that Indias diverse festivals showcase the cultural unity of the nation. Our diversity is ... Read more Tradition and Modernity Can Coexist: Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan
Vice-President flags off pageantry marking the end of Onam celebrations in Keralam
Vande Mataram played in full at the start off the event
Protests after Gaur kills Kerala man, kin dies of heart attack
A man was killed by a gaur in Kozhikode, Kerala, followed by the death of his relative from a heart attack. Villagers are refusing to cremate the bodies until the government assures action against wild gaurs, demanding compensation and elimination of the animals from residential areas.
24x7 specialty services in Keralam hospitals: KGMOA, govt. iron out differences
KGMOA State leadership, which met Health Minister K. Muraleedharan, says that most of its major apprehensions regarding the governments move were addressed
Stressing the importance of safeguarding cultural legacies, Vice-President points out the vital need to preserve and promote traditional arts and crafts
Four held over attack on police officer inKeralams Kozhikode
The attack reportedly took place during police inspection at Mananchira Square
Kerala Excise Bribery Racket Busted, 7 Officers Suspended After Sting Op
Excise Commissioner Seeram Sambasiva Rao ordered the suspensions following directions from Excise Minister M Liju.
V. Kunhikrishnan rejects Pinarayis charge, says Payyannur verdict reflects CPI(M)s failures
The Payyannur MLA says there has been no attempt to correct the organisational and political shortcomings in the CPI(M)
Woman passenger held with suspected ganja in Keralams Kozhikode
Police suspect woman procured stock from Andhra Pradesh
Keralam Home Minister to open senior citizens meet as part of Operation Toofan in Vadakara
An anti-drug awareness rally will also be organised in Vadakara town ahead of the senior citizens gathering. K.K. Rema, MLA, will preside over the inaugural function.
Calicut varsity seeks amendment to SNGOU Act to run distance learning programmes
Under sections 47(2) and 72 of the Act, only the Sreenarayanaguru Open University has the exclusive authority to conduct distance learning and private registration courses
New study suggests measures for propping up Keralams ailing natural rubber sector
Tapping abandoned plantations, revamping rubber production incentive scheme and reviving rubber producers societies among recommendations
60 MVD services to be Aadhar-OTP based from September 21
Services provided via the portals Vahan, which provides vehicle-related services, and Sarathi, which provides driving license-related services, will be made completely online
Signs of thaw in CPI-CP(M) feud over Deputy Leader of Opposition post in Keralam Assembly
CPI leader Rajaji Mathew Thomas writes in party mouthpiece calling for collective leadership of Left front in view of changing political landscape; CPI(M)s A.K. Balan seeks to broker peace
Wedding carnival in Keralams Guruvayur: 367 couples tie the knot in a single day
Devaswom staff, police and civic authorities join hands to ensure another smooth Sunday of mass weddings at the temple town
No Backtracking on 24x7 Specialist Services: Keralam Health Minister
The minister said the KGMOA had not officially conveyed its opposition to the decision and asked the doctors' body to approach him directly if it had any grievances
20-minute temple stop saves 31 Keralites from Nepal flood
A 31-member group from Kerala narrowly escaped the devastating flash floods in Nepal thanks to a 20-minute delay at a Buddha temple. They recounted their terrifying ordeal, including witnessing the destruction and spending a night without basic necessities, before safely returning to Kerala.
Gaur Kills Man, Relative Dies in Shock in Keralam
The residents decided not to cremate either of the bodies until they receive assurance from the Forest Department that wild gaurs that have been straying in the area will be eliminated, officials said
Women take centre stage at Thrissur theatre festival
Vanitha Sahithis State Womens Theatre Festival revives a long-neglected conversation on womens place in Keralam theatre
Paliyekkara toll hike gets NHAI nod, awaits Kerala High Court clearance
Car users may have to pay over 10% more even as revised toll rates remain subject to court approval
Third suspect arrested in Kozhikode youths abduction
The complainant was a 23-year-old youth from Kozhikode, who was reportedly held captive, assaulted and threatened with the circulation of private images unless his family paid 8 lakh
Onam Rush Boosts KSRTC Revenue, Womens Free-Ticket Scheme Brings Rs 2.3 Cr
A record collection of Rs 8.07 crore was registered on Chathayam day (Friday) alone, when 3,787 buses operated and covered 12.78 lakh km, catering to 22,02,992 passengers, the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) said in a statement on Saturday
Gaur attack death fuels farmers ire at Vilangad in Keralams Kozhikode
Protesters allege that operation of Rapid Response Teams and forest watchers remains ineffective to counter the increasing incidents of human-wildlife conflict in the upland areas of Kozhikode district
A joint inspection conducted recently by the Food Safety department and the Kozhikode Corporations Health wing found several lapses in the way food was stored and served at stalls at the Beach Food Street
Prisoner stabbed with wire inside Kannur Central jail
The incident took place around 3.10 p.m., when the accused, identified as Appu, allegedly stabbed fellow prisoner Manu K. Jukku with a piece of wire
The name, High Court of Kerala, to stay despite Kerala becoming Keralam
Keralas name change to Keralam will leave no impact on the High Court of Kerala as it was named so in the Kerala High Court Act 1958, the legislation through which the court was established
Replacement of leaky pipes in western areas of Kochi to get priority
The survey carried out by SUEZ, which took over the operation and maintenance of the Kerala Water Authority (KWA) pipeline network in the Corporation, suggested priority replacement due to contamination concerns
Kerala Govt Asks Departments to Avoid Wasteful Spending on Name Change
It specifically said such materials should not be discarded or freshly printed solely because of the change in the state's name
Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan underlines public trust in journalism at Kerala Kaumudi anniversary
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BJP Attacks UDF Govt over Auto Driver's Suicide in Malappuram
In a Facebook post, Chandrasekhar said Shoukat's suicide was a clear picture of the severe harassment faced by ordinary people at Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) in Kerala
Sintex Industries: NCLAT upholds clean slate principle, rejects shareholder's plea for compensation
A NCLAT bench dismissed the appeal by a Kerala-based investor seeking around 110 crore in compensation for 1,35,000 equity shares of Sintex Industries that were extinguished under the company's insolvency resolution plan.
NCLAT upholds 'clean slate' principle, rejects Sintex shareholder claim
The Insolvency Appellate Tribunal NCLAT has affirmed the clean slate principle under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), which bars any attempt to reestablish pre-resolution shareholders' rights, and rejected the claims of a shareholder of Sintex Industries. A two-member NCLAT bench dismissed the appeal by a Kerala-based investor seeking around Rs 110 crore in compensation for 1,35,000 equity shares of Sintex Industries Ltd (SIL) that were extinguished under the company's insolvency resolution plan. The appellate tribunal ruled that shareholders, whose equity was extinguished under the company's insolvency resolution plan, cannot revive their rights through proceedings under the Companies Act after the bids have been approved and the resolution plan has attained finality with a new ownership. The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) said Section 238 of the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code (IBC) gives it primacy over all other laws, including the Companies Act, 2013,
Hospitals in Delhi-NCR redraw their nursing map
As Keralas Dominance Declines, Institutions Turn To North, NE To Staff A Rapidly Diversifying Workforce
Doctors to be recruited to CCRC on priority basis: Keralam fisheries Minister
A recruitment board has been constituted, and the required staff will be recruited soon so that the facility gets fully operational: AbdulGafoor
Wayalaying of Keralam CM: K.V. Thomas flays action against Cong. leader
Former Congress leader draws parallel with K. Karunakarans handling of a similar incident involving Congress workers
The Floating Palaces of Dal: A Sanctuary at a Crossroads
For centuries, the wooden houseboats of Kashmir have rested upon the serene waters of Dal and Nigeen lakes like floating palaces. Crafted from resilient Deodar cedar, their ornate Khatamband wood-panelled ceilings and delicate Pinjrakari lattice-work windows stand as living archives of the Valleys artistic soul. Yet their origins were born out of clever adaptation. During my school days at the prestigious Islamia High School, Srinagar, our school excursions would take us through the pristine waters of the lake. Starting from Baba Demb, near the present Khanyar police station, we would journey all the way to the various Mughal Gardens aboard local doongas. These traditional boats were simple and unadorned, much like a passenger transport plane. They had a working kitchen on board, and the owners family lived in the aft section. We students thoroughly enjoyed those memorable trips to distant shores, freely drinking water straight from the lakea source so pure back then that it required no boiling or filtration. Today, to my deep heartbreak, that once-pristine water body has been turned into a virtual cesspool. In the late 19th century under Dogra rule, foreign visitors and British officers were prohibited by law from purchasing land or constructing permanent houses in Kashmir. To bypass this restriction, an enterprising Englishman named M.T. Kennard partnered with local boat builders in the late 1880s. Together, they adapted the traditional doonga into luxurious, stationary floating homes. Waterborne living, however, is not unique to the Valley. Floating habitations exist across the globe: Amsterdam, Netherlands: Over 2,400 houseboats (woonschepen) line historic canals, originally converted from surplus cargo barges after WWII. Kerala, India: The famous Kettuvallams of the southern backwaterstraditionally used to transport rice and spicesnow serve as gliding tourist retreats. Inle Lake, Myanmar & SE Asia: The Intha and Bajau communities reside in stilt houses and traditional wooden craft (lepa-lepa) designed entirely around an aquatic lifestyle. Unlike mobile river barges, Kashmirs houseboats are stationary masterpieces. But today, they stand at a delicate crossroads. Overcrowding in prime basins restricts open water, straining the lake's natural self-cleaning capacity. Furthermore, natural decay, strict environmental caps, and an ageing community of master carpenters (Naav Chaan) have reduced the fleet from thousands to under 800. Indiscriminate removal would devastate local livelihoods and erase a defining cultural identity. The solution lies in scientific ecology and smart engineering. The single most vital step is implementing closed-loop, zero-discharge sanitation: attaching sealed, modular bio-tanks beneath each hull. These floating waste containment units can collect all human waste without a single drop touching the water. Specialised service barges can then conveniently detach, drain, and reinstall the sealed tanks on a routine schedule. Preservation does not mean freezing a tradition in timeit means allowing it to evolve safely. By combining spatial management with modern, detachable sanitary infrastructure, Kashmir can restore its pristine waters while keeping its iconic floating heritage proudly afloat for generations to come. (The Author is a former Collector of the erstwhile Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (LAWDA) and RK Columnist. Email: nisargilani57748@gmail.com )
Kerala Chief Minister Confirms Safety of 45 Travelers Amid Nepal Floods
New Delhi, August 30: Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan provided a significant update on the sudden floods in Nepal. He announced that a 14-member team from Kochi, including Shruti Shikhamani (Kakkanad) and Rineet Mohan (Piravom), has safely returned home. In a post on the social media platform X, Chief Minister Satheesan confirmed that 45 travelers ... Read more Kerala Chief Minister Confirms Safety of 45 Travelers Amid Nepal Floods
Kerala Crime Files Season 3: Watch the Official trailer from malayalam Web series 'Kerala Crime Files Season 3' starring Rooth P John and Harishankar. Kerala Crime Files Season 3 is directed by Ahammed Khabeer. To know more about Cousins and Kalyanams, watch the video. Check out the latest malayalam trailer, new series trailer, trending malayalam series trailer, Rooth P John and Harishankar's videos at ETimes - Times of India Entertainment.
Nepal floods: 16 more reach Keralam, safety of 45 confirmed
Nepal floods: 16 more reach Keralam, safety of 45 confirmed
A new MD is awaited at a time when the metros 1,957-crore Kakkanad extension is due for commissioning in a year, after which KMRL is expected to shift focus to the third phase
Peechi Dam in Thrissur to open four spillway shutters on August 31
District Collector has warned residents along the Manali and Karuvannur rivers to remain vigilant as the water level in the rivers could rise by up to 30 cm from the present level following the release of water from the dam
G. Vijaya Raghavan, P.P. Balan among four members appointed to Kerala State Planning Board
The other two members are environmentalist Sridhar Radhakrishnan and New Delhi-based Varun Santhosh
Pinarayi accuses Kunhikrishnan of joining hands with CPI(M)s rivals to defeat party in Payyanur
Leader of the Opposition says the partys defeat in the constituency in the Assembly election could not be explained merely by factors within Keralam, as the CPI(M) and the LDF traditionally enjoyed strong support there
Onam week celebrations closes on August 30; VP to flag off closing day procession
The procession will pass through the heart of the city covering Vellayambalam, Museum, Palayam and Statue before concluding at East Fort
A section of traders at Palayam market agree to shift to Kalluthankadavu
Only a small number of wholesale merchants attend meeting; traders raise concerns over location of shops allotted to them
Fire guts TV repair shop in Keralams Perumbavoor
Fire at TV repair shop marks third such incident in Ernakulams suburbs in a week
Kerala Cong (Joseph) opposes proposal for new Muvattupuzha district
Keralams Thrissur goes wild as tigers take the streets for Pulikkali
Rain clouds gathered overhead, but nothing could dampen the spirit as Pulikkali brought the curtains down on Thrissurs Onam celebrations
24 X 7 specialty services: Keralam government-KGMOA to hold discussions
Governments sudden announcement that it intended to offerspecialtycare services round the clock in selected district hospitals across the State came as a surprise forKGMOA, which was peeved that they were never taken into confidence before the decision was announced
24 X 7 specialty services: Keralam government-KGMOA to hold discussions
Governments sudden announcement that it intended to offerspecialtycare services round the clock in selected district hospitals across the State came as a surprise forKGMOA, which was peeved that they were never taken into confidence before the decision was announced
Kasargod, Kumbla and Manjeshwar have the potential to be developed as major terminals catering to the needs of northern Keralam
Chief Secretary Bishwanath Sinha directs government departments and agencies to implement the States official name change on printed stationery, signages and boards in a phased manner
Govt. to ensure equal priority for all medical systems: Kerala Health Minister
Keralam tribal girls MBBS dream brought to fruition, courtesy a STEM education initiative
Ashwathi Mol K.P. from the Malavedan community in Pathanamthitta was a beneficiary of Collectors Super 100, a programme for marginalised girl children by the Thiruvananthapuram district administration
Elderly Man Allegedly Hacked to Death by Son in Keralam
According to police, the victim Kumaran had returned home in the afternoon after fishing when his son Prajeesh allegedly attacked him with a sharp weapon
Safety review committee to visit Mullaperiyar dam on September 1
Minister says Keralam has appointed a new legal team to handle Mullaperiyar-related issues
