facebook

Kerala

...

Karnataka will fight if Kerala Governor approves Malayalam Bhasha Bill, says Siddaramaiah

Forcing students to learn Malayalam as a first language is not right, CM Siddaramaiah says

The Hindu 10 Jan 2026 10:45 pm

UDF will form a peoples government in Kerala: Venugopal

Vijayaravam held in Kozhikode to celebrate UDFs victory in local body polls

The Hindu 10 Jan 2026 10:31 pm

Elderly people share slew of concerns as govt. panel seeks to set priorities

Over 150 people representing senior citizen forums and voluntary organisations put together their concerns and suggestions at a hearing held by the Kerala State Elderly Commission

The Hindu 10 Jan 2026 9:49 pm

National Basketball | Tamil Nadu men set up a date with Railways

In the womens category, Railways will take on Kerala which beat Madhya Pradesh 87-58 in the last-four stage in the final

The Hindu 10 Jan 2026 9:38 pm

UDF, BJP campaign against Left over Sabarimala lost its relevance, says CPI

The party said the State government has fully cooperated with the investigation, and those who tried to steal the wealth of the temple should be treated as culprits

The Hindu 10 Jan 2026 9:35 pm

SIT conducts protracted search and seizure operation at Sabarimala senior Tantris private residence in Chengannur

Officials say the SIT reportedly focussed on creating an inventory of artefacts, including gold ornaments, in Rajeevarus possession to audit their provenance and confiscate the objects, including bank statements and legal documents, pertaining to the case

The Hindu 10 Jan 2026 9:26 pm

Balan refuses to apologise to Jamaat-e-Islami

Jamaat-e-Islami had sent the senior CPI(M) leader a legal notice against defamatory remarks, seeking an apology and 1 crore in compensation

The Hindu 10 Jan 2026 9:13 pm

Power Minister Krishnankutty unlikely to contest in the upcoming Assembly polls

The Chittur MLA says he wants to step aside and make way for younger leaders

The Hindu 10 Jan 2026 9:11 pm

Palliative care needs to be integrated into dentistry, says M.R.Rajagopal

Pallium India has launched a new Department of Palliative Care Dentistry in Thiruvananthapuram, aimed at addressing the often-overlooked oral health challenges faced by head and neck cancer survivors.

The Hindu 10 Jan 2026 9:05 pm

CWC orders probe into allegation of teachers sexual abuse of students

The police arrested the teacher after he allegedly abused a Class VI student at his quarters, reportedly after giving the child liquor

The Hindu 10 Jan 2026 9:03 pm

Arrangements in place for Makaravilakku festival

Virtual Queue bookings capped at 35,000 for January 13 and 30,000 for January 14, the festival day. Only those with valid Virtual Queue bookings will be allowed darshan, say police. As part of traffic management, restrictions will be imposed on pilgrims movement

The Hindu 10 Jan 2026 8:53 pm

CPI(M), Congress, and BJP draw battle lines over Sabarimala theft, Jamaat-e-Islami Hind, and religious fundamentalism

CPI(M) will launch mass movement against schismatic politics, BJP will observe Makaravilakku season as faith protection month, while Congress will spotlight LDFs rightward drift to Hindutva politics

The Hindu 10 Jan 2026 8:51 pm

India will produce one-third of worlds milk by 2035, says dairy development board chief

Southern Dairy and Food Conclave concludes in Kozhikode

The Hindu 10 Jan 2026 8:50 pm

Veeyapuram Chundan wins Champions Boat League; Niranam Chundan clinches Presidents Trophy

Niranam Chundan outpaced Veeyapuram Chundan to claim first place with a timing of 03:36:548 minutes

The Hindu 10 Jan 2026 8:33 pm

Lack of port-driven industrial ecosystem deprives Kerala from tapping Vizhinjams potential

The seaport has once again emerged as the top-performing port on the east and south coasts of India, registering a container throughput of 1.21 lakh twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in December 2025

The Hindu 10 Jan 2026 8:30 pm

Calicut Half Marathon to be held on February 8

The 2026 edition will be conducted under the theme Run to Remember Alzheimers and Dementia Awareness

The Hindu 10 Jan 2026 8:02 pm

Transgender devotees allege harassment at Pampa

The transgender community plans to raise a formal complaint with the Kerala government for alleged harassment and discrimination, while the police cite adherence to regulations that mandate transgender devotees carry valid documents confirming their gender status.

The Hindu 10 Jan 2026 7:50 pm

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan defends Malayalam Language Bill, says apprehensions do not reflect facts

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had urged him to withdraw the Bill to protect the interests of the Kannada-speaking linguistic minorities in Kerala

The Hindu 10 Jan 2026 7:47 pm

Friday Screening offers free movie experience to all in Kozhikode

The screening will be held every Friday at the hall at 5:30 p.m., featuring other notable Indian and international films, and will be open to all

The Hindu 10 Jan 2026 7:38 pm

CM to inaugurate Keralas first Work Near Home facility

The workspace developed in Kottarakkara will enable educated professionals to work for international firms from their hometowns

The Hindu 10 Jan 2026 7:36 pm

Southern Dairy and Food Conclave concludes inspiring visitors with fusion of technology and tradition

For school students, the experience was a process of learning unfolding while for general visitors, the stalls provided a glimpse into the harmonious mingling of modern digital innovation and traditional craftsmanship

The Hindu 10 Jan 2026 7:29 pm

MSC ELSA 3 compensation: Greenpeace calls for transparent redressal mechanism

MSC pledges 1,227-crore bank guarantee before Kerala High Court to secure the release of its impounded sister vessel

The Hindu 10 Jan 2026 7:29 pm

Claims against Malayalam Language Bill a gimmick: Aikya Malayala Prasthanam

A recent meet by a delegation from Karnataka Border Area Development Authority with Kerala Governor followed by Karnataka Chief Ministers call to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi to withdraw the Bill are political games, claims the organisation

The Hindu 10 Jan 2026 7:23 pm

Spiritual fervour peaks in Erumely ahead of Petta Thullal

The Ambalappuzha and Alangad groups will commence the ritual by Sunday noon. Chandanakkudam procession sets off from Nainar Mosque on Saturday evening

The Hindu 10 Jan 2026 7:18 pm

Idukki college develops electronic system to enhance beehive monitoring

The system, named BEEMARK-I, collects and analyses environmental and biological data, issues automated alerts for abnormalities, and enables timely interventions by beekeepers

The Hindu 10 Jan 2026 7:03 pm

HONEY: Crooks, tax raids and curious cats: Naming Operation draws the spotlight on State GST Department

The department explores creativity by naming its recent operations after references from J.R.R. Tolkiens and J.K. Rowlings works

The Hindu 10 Jan 2026 5:51 pm

Kozhikode city police anti-narcotic squads in action to net frequent offenders

In 2025, the squads arrested 2,094 drug traffickers in 1,869 cases registered under various police stations

The Hindu 10 Jan 2026 5:44 pm

Quarry strike likely to stall National Highway widening works

Quarry operators allege that the State govt. is reluctant to consider the basic demands of entrepreneurs and continues to hike the fine for various minor offences

The Hindu 10 Jan 2026 5:33 pm

Kochi Corporation invites EoIs for doorstep collection, disposal of biomedical waste under new arrangement

Complaints are rife that the existing agency was charging more than the subsidised rate agreed upon by the previous council

The Hindu 10 Jan 2026 5:08 pm

Mayors remarks on Latin Catholic support spark political row in Kochi

Ms. Minimol clarifies that her statement expressing gratitude for the overall support she received had been twisted

The Hindu 10 Jan 2026 5:00 pm

Vijayendra calls on CM Siddaramaiah on Kannada schools issue with Kerala

Addressing the media at the BJP state headquarters, BJP State President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra demanded that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah prevail upon Venugopal to take up the issue with the Kerala government.

IBTimes 10 Jan 2026 4:30 pm

Kerala Lottery Results Today Live: Karunya KR-738 Ticket KM 649494 Wins Rs 1 Crore; Check Full List (10.01.2026)

Kerala Lottery Result Today Live: Here's full list of winning numbers for Karunya KR 738 lottery for January 10, 2026.

News18 10 Jan 2026 3:56 pm

Sabarimala Tantri arrest: CPI(M), Congress react cautiously as BJP cries foul

Senior political figures, including Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala and CPI (M) law minister P Rajeeve, have called for the law to take its course while the Kerala High Court oversees the investigation into the gold loss.

Deccan Chronicle 10 Jan 2026 3:49 pm

Justice Soumen Sen sworn-in as 40th Chief Justice of Kerala High Court

Justice Soumen Sen was formally sworn-in as the 40th Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court on Saturday, during a ceremony held at Raj Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram. Kerala Governor Rajendra Viswanath Arlekar administered the oath of office and secrecy to Justice Sen, in the presence of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly AN [] The post Justice Soumen Sen sworn-in as 40th Chief Justice of Kerala High Court appeared first on India Legal .

indialegallive 10 Jan 2026 2:44 pm

Union Home Minister Amit Shah to arrive in Kerala on Jan 11

Thiruvananthapuram: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to arrive in Kerala on January 11 to attend various programmes in the state and meet party leaders. BJP Kerala president Rajeev Chandrasekhar had recently said that Shah, also the Union Minister of Cooperation, will arrive in the state capital on Sunday, January 11, to kick off 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 10 Jan 2026 2:41 pm

Priyanka Gandhi 'silent' on Kannadigas' rights, quick to lobby for Kerala: LoP Ashoka

Senior BJP leader R Ashoka accused Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra of showing selective concern for Kerala while remaining silent on issues affecting Kannadigas. He alleged she was quick to intervene with the Karnataka government on Kerala-related matters but did not speak up when the interests, language and rights of Kannadigas were at stake.

The Economic Times 10 Jan 2026 1:19 pm

Sabarimala chief priest hospitalised following signs of physical distress

According to Special Sub Jail officials, Mr Rajeevaru showed signs of physical fatigue and sleeplessness in the morning. He also declared a patent lack of appetite and told the warden that he felt faint and dizzy

The Hindu 10 Jan 2026 1:04 pm

Ahead of Kerala elections, Amit Shah to arrive in Thiruvananthapuram on January 10

The meeting will likely focus on mobilising the partys rank-and-file at the booth level to make the NDAs election machinery fighting fit and improve the BJPs outreach to various demographics, rather than on specifics such as candidate selection.

The Hindu 10 Jan 2026 11:12 am

Kerala, Odisha retain beach soccer titles; Madhya Pradesh jump to top spot

DIU, Oct 9: Defending champions Kerala men and Odisha women registered contrasting victories to retain their soccer gold medals in the Khelo India Beach Games 2026 at the Ghoghla Beach here on Friday. On the penultimate day of the second edition of KIBG 2026, Madhya Pradesh jumped to the top spot on the medals tally with two gold medals in Pencak Silat. Sarun Sonwane (mens 70-75kg) and Mahendra Swami (mens 85-90kg) won the Tanding weight categories to take the states [] The post Kerala, Odisha retain beach soccer titles; Madhya Pradesh jump to top spot appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 10 Jan 2026 4:29 am

Swadeshi Science Congress concludes at CUK

Over 300 scientists and researchers participate in deliberations, with 238 paper and poster presentations spanning diverse disciplines

The Hindu 10 Jan 2026 2:33 am

Don't Force Malayalam In Kannada Schools: Siddaramaiah Writes To Kerala CM

Considering the proposal Bill a threat to the existence of Kannada schools in Kerala particularly in Kasargod, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah cautioned Pinarayi Vijayan to exercise every Constitutional right available to oppose the Bill if it is passed.

Deccan Chronicle 10 Jan 2026 1:49 am

CM Siddaramaiah Writes To Pinarayi Vijayan Over Proposed Malayalam Language Bill

Siddaramaiah urged Kerala CM to reconsider the Malayalam Language Bill, warning Karnataka will defend linguistic minorities if Malayalam is imposed in Kannada-medium schools.

News18 9 Jan 2026 11:02 pm

Anantharaj the hero as Tamil Nadu overcomes the Kerala challenge

His late burst helps the team advance to the semifinals; Delhi edges Karnataka in a gripping contest to reach the last four

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 10:54 pm

Humour, friendship, politics: leaders reflect on laughter and respect

Political leaders C.P. John, P.K. Basheer, K. Muraleedharan, and Pannian Raveendran speak at a panel discussion on Humour in politics at the Kerala Legislature International Book Festival

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 10:49 pm

Confident of LDFs resounding victory in 2026 Kerala Assembly elections: T.P. Ramakrishnan

State govt. analyses results of local body elections and discusses strategies to counter the Union governments continuing economic blockade of the State

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 10:41 pm

Kerala SIR: technical issues related to Form 6A will be resolved, says Rathan U. Kelkar

Organisations had reportedly sought clarity on the hurdle faced by citizens born outside India in filling up the form

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 10:13 pm

Boy treated for rare disease at SAT Hospital

He is being treated using a patented drug under the KARE (Kerala Against Rare Diseases) scheme. Plexiform Neurofibroma (PN), a rare condition, is seen mostly in childhood and these soft tumours can appear anywhere in the body

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 9:55 pm

New district police chief vows strong action against drug menace, crime in Thiruvananthapuram

District Police Chief K. Karthick emphasises the need for strong public support to effectively curb the growing menace

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 9:40 pm

HC strikes down Kerala Devaswom Recruitment Board Act provisions that empowered KDRB to appoint candidates

The direction came on an appeal filed by the Guruvayur Devaswom Employees Union Congress and others, challenging the relevant provisions of the KDRB Act

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 9:31 pm

SIT indicts Tantri Kandararu Rajeevaru for criminal complicity and conspiracy in Sabarimala gold theft case

In the remand report filed late Friday SIT indictes Rajeevaru for misappropriation of temple property, illicit enrichment, and abuse of power for gain under various provisions of the Prevention of Corruption (PC) Act, 1988.

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 9:19 pm

Lighter schools bags likely from next year

Draft report on creating classrooms without backbenchers also approved by State Curriculum Steering Committee

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 9:15 pm

Leaders say SIT probe should take its course

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 8:56 pm

Councillors social media post exposes infighting within Congress in Kozhikode

K.C. Shobhitas post comes against the backdrop of the investigation report over the defeat of KPCC general secretary P.M. Niyas in Paroppadi division in the recent local body polls

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 8:47 pm

LDF candidates elected chairpersons of three standing committees in Thripunithura

The LDF secured the development, welfare, and education and sports committees, the UDF won two committees, while the BJP, despite leading the council, retained control of only the finance committee

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 8:41 pm

KLIBF: S. Hareesh on latest work Pattunoolpuzhu, its dissimilarities with his debut Meesha

Pattunoolpuzhu is almost auto-fiction, the writer says, with inspiration sought from Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyays Pather Panchali, a book that he read the most in his childhood

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 8:37 pm

2,862 birds culled in Alappuzha following avian flu outbreak

While 2,850 birds were culled in Ambalapuzha North panchayat, 12 eliminated in Ambalapuzha South panchayat. Culling operations will be held in Karuvatta and Pallippad grama panchayats on Saturday

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 8:35 pm

A 1998 Kerala High Court order allowed gold covering work at Sabarimala temple, insisted on proper security

A group of devotees moved court against the offer made by Vijay Mallya to cover the Sreekovil roof with gold sheets. Their contention was that the work would go against the concept of the deity, Yogeeswara, and that the TDB would have to spend lakhs for security. HC disposed of their petition, gave permission for the work

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 8:30 pm

Students build anti-drug human fortress as Thrissur gears up for State School Arts Festival

Over 10,000 students form human chain at Swaraj Round. Ministers review final preparations

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 8:10 pm

Two new slender-armed frog species identified in Arunachals remote mountains

Scientists honour late journalist E. Somanath by naming one of the new species after him

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 8:01 pm

Idukki gears up for high-stakes battle as UDF, LDF poised to field veteran leaders

As Idukki gears up for the 2026 Assembly elections, LDFs Mani is set to defend his Udumbanchola seat, backed by local party leaders who believe his experience is essential for victory, despite a typical two-term limit. UDFs P.J. Joseph is likely to contest from Thodupuzha.

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 8:00 pm

Additional Chief Secretary seeks report on delay in issuing charge memo

The order pertains to higher officials failure to issue charge memo against two suspended Forest officers.

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 7:48 pm

Conclave calls for policy changes to help dairy sector

Kerala is fast heading towards self-sufficiency in the dairy sector, and the Malabar region of Milma is noted for the quality of its milk, says Minister J. Chinchurani

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 7:45 pm

Southern dairy food conclave showcases innovation, sustainability

At the entrance, one of Keralas leading dairy producers, Milma, has set up a stall inviting visitors to taste their local products

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 7:27 pm

Kollam district panchayat prioritises project completion; multiple healthcare upgrades on the anvil

Plans include transformation of Kollam District Hospital and District Ayurveda Hospital into state-of-the-art facilities, besides specialised healthcare projects for cancer and cardiac patients

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 7:19 pm

Experts advocate informed coexistence with bats to prevent zoonotic outbreaks

Experts meet at the KFRI in Thrissur for the 4th national workshop on Bat Taxonomy, Ecology, Conservation, and Photography. They stress that preventing zoonotic spillovers requires moving beyond reactive healthcare measures and actively integrating wildlife biologists into public health planning.

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 7:02 pm

Arrest of Sabarimala Tantri Brings Historical Thazhamon Madom into Focus

Rajeevaru's arrest ahead of the Makarajyoti festival brings to light the complex history of the Thazhamon Madom, a lineage intertwined with Kerala's spiritual heritage.

Deccan Chronicle 9 Jan 2026 6:46 pm

School assembly news headlines January 10: Top national, international sports & business updates

News headlines for January 10th cover national, international, sports, and business events. Key national stories include an ED money laundering case in Kerala and CCTV installation in Uttar Pradesh cow shelters. Internationally, China is restricting rare earth exports to Japan, while world food prices dipped in December.

The Economic Times 9 Jan 2026 6:22 pm

Govt to take steps to boost rubber product exports: Minister George Kurian

Although Kerala is a major producer of natural rubber, he said the State lags behind in the development of rubber-based industries, and stressed the need to establish more such industries.

The Hindu Businessline 9 Jan 2026 5:50 pm

Ashtamudi Lake all set for grand water regatta

Ashtamudi Lake in Kollam is poised for a thrilling showdown as it hosts the 11th Presidents Trophy Boat Race and the grand finale of the Champions Boat League on January 10

The Hindu 9 Jan 2026 5:44 pm

Keralas Malayalam Language Bill Under Review: How It Compares With Karnatakas Kannada Act

With Karnataka opposing the compulsory Malayalam clause, a closer look at how the two neighbouring states structure their language laws.

News18 9 Jan 2026 5:35 pm

Bangladesh Chief Advisor Yunus has aligned with religious extremists: Writer Taslima Nasrin

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Bangladeshi-Swedish writer Taslima Nasrin on Friday hit out at the Bangladesh government, alleging that its chief advisor, Muhammad Yunus, has aligned himself with religious extremists and empowered forces of division in that country. Speaking on the topic of Book for Peace at the 4th Kerala Legislative Assembly International Book Festival (KLIBF), Nasrin also alleged []

Kashmir Reader 9 Jan 2026 5:34 pm

Kerala: ED files money laundering case in Sabarimala gold loss case

The Enforcement Directorate has initiated a money laundering investigation into the Sabarimala gold loss case. This follows a state special investigation team's probe into alleged misappropriation of gold from temple artefacts. The investigation focuses on irregularities, official misconduct, and administrative lapses. Eleven individuals have been arrested by the state team.

The Economic Times 9 Jan 2026 4:40 pm

Yunus has aligned with religious extremists in Bangladesh: Taslima Nasrin

Thiruvananthapuram: Bangladeshi-Swedish writer Taslima Nasrin on Friday hit out at the Bangladesh government, alleging that its chief advisor Muhammad Yunus has aligned himself with the religious extremists and empowered forces of division in that country. While speaking on the topic of Book for Peace at the 4th edition of the Kerala Legislative Assembly International Book 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 9 Jan 2026 4:08 pm

Stepmother Burns Child's Private Parts With Hot Spatula For Bedwetting In Kerala: Cops

A five-year-old girl's private parts were allegedly injured with a hot steel spatula by her stepmother for bedwetting, police said here on Friday.

NDTV 9 Jan 2026 4:04 pm

After court's judgement on censorship, Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan gets a new release date from distributor

Jana Nayagan's Pongal release faced a sudden postponement. Legal issues and censor board concerns caused the delay. Distributors have now confirmed a January 14 release in Kerala. This update brings clarity for eager fans. The film's journey has been a real-life drama. Vijay's next big screen appearance is highly anticipated.

The Economic Times 9 Jan 2026 3:58 pm