KSRTC bus crashes into shop after driver suffers cardiac arrest in Kerala's Alappuzha
Driver rushed to a private hospital where he later died. No one suffered any major injuries, says police
Kerala's Ruling CPM, Congress Trade Blows Over Veena George 'Attack'
Injuries to Kerala Health Minister Veena George's neck and hands sustained in Kannur amid protests over instances of alleged medical negligence have become the focus of a political row in the poll-bound southern state.
CPI(M) State secretary M.V. Govindan accuses Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan of sanctioning organised criminal attacks against Veena George. KPCC president says police have foisted false cases on the KSU workers, including charges of attempted murder, at the instance of CPI(M) leadership
Veena George injury: Congress offices attacked in Kannur; Kerala Health Minister shifted to MCH
Wreath found placed in front of a Congress office in Thalassery
Kerala High Court takes note of suspected irregularities in 'Padi Pooja' bookings at Sabarimala
The Kerala High Court has taken serious note of irregularities in Sabarimala's Padi Pooja bookings. The court has directed the Chief Vigilance Officer to seize all related records. This action follows a vigilance inquiry that found unauthorized transfers of bookings made with false addresses. The court emphasized the need for a transparent system for this highly sought-after ritual.
Kerala veers from impressive social gains to mounting fiscal strain
The biggest challenge faced by successive State governments in Kerala has been keeping expenditure down without undermining its pro-social sector fiscal policies.
Opinion: Opinion | What's In An 'M'? The Empty Performance of Renaming Kerala
The 'm' at the end of Keralam will not stop the sea from encroaching, it will not fill the coffers of the state treasury, and it will not provide a bed in a super-specialty hospital.
Kerala's KMAT 2026 Session 1 provisional answer key objection window closes today, February 26. Candidates can challenge answers for 200 per question on the official CEE Kerala website. The exam was held on February 22 for MBA admissions. A final answer key will be released after expert review, followed by results.
Centre should accept WBs renaming proposal: Omar
Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Feb 25: Referring to reports that theWest BengalAssembly is seeking to rename the state, Chief MinisterOmar Abdullahtoday said the Centre should accept the demand and extend similar consideration to any such proposal from Jammu and Kashmir in the future. The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved the Kerala Governments proposal to change the states name to Keralam. Following the approval, Mamata Banerjee expressed dissatisfaction that the West Bengal Governments proposal to rename the state has remained pending with [] The post Centre should accept WBs renaming proposal: Omar appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
BMC Eyes Rs 36,623 Crore From Reserves For Infra
The BMCs annual budget is higher than even small states like Kerala, Goa and north-east states.
J&K CM Omar Abdullah backs West Bengal's name change demand
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said the Union government should accept West Bengals plea to rename the state as Bangla, pointing out that the Cabinet had already cleared a similar move for Kerala.
Injury toVeena George amid KSU protest: CPI(M), DYFI stage stir in Ernakulam
21.013 kg of ganja seized, three arrested
AIIMS in Kerala: HC orders Health Ministry official to appear before it
Indian expat wins USD 1 million in Dubai Duty Free draw after 17-year participation
Dubai: A 47-year-old Indian expat working at a typing centre in Dubai has won USD 1 million (Rs 9,08,95,850) in the Dubai Duty Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire promotion. Premadasan Makkalikkal from Kerala was announced as the latest winner in the weekly draw held on Wednesday, February 25. He secured the prize in Millennium Millionaire Series 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 .
SUCC urges Governor to act against V-C over teacher recruitment issue
Kerala High Court Reserves Order On The Kerala Story 2 Release, Says 'Don't Try To Corner Us'
The court's order, expected tomorrow, will determine whether The Kerala Story 2 will release as planned on February 27
ED provisionally attaches properties worth 32 lakh in UAE loan fraud case
Forest official injured in leopard attack in Kannur; injured leopard found dead later
Kerala HC expresses concern at conversion of open spaces into commercial spaces
Kochi City police screen footage of accidents to sensitise bus drivers
Videos of around 25 recent accidents, captured by CCTVs on the accident spots and those installed inside buses, from different parts of the State were screened
Airfare caps on domestic routes helped tourism industry limp back to normal in January
Sanitary waste incineration facility to be set up in Ernakulam
Facility at Brahmapuram to also cater for Alappuzha, Kottayam and Idukki districts
Protests galore in the wake of injury to Health Minister Veena George amid KSU protest in Kannur
DC Edit | Keralam: Whats in a Name?
State awaits Parliament approval to formalise name change in Constitution
Police intensify probe into IIT Palakkad attack
Police suspect the assault was premeditated, noting that it took place in a poorly lit area of the campus that lacked surveillance camera coverage
Karaparamba fish market, Puthiyangadi market buildings in need of urgent action
An inspection by a team of engineers under the Kozhikode Corporation have so far completed the inspection of 12 age-old buildings within the city to check their fitness
Vision loss following treatment: family raises bribery charge
Protests mount over alleged treatment error at government medical college
Kerala University to permit students to pursue dual degrees simultaneously
Kerala couple adopts 15-month-old girl through CARA
YC urges Kerala Governor not to approve State govt. nominee as PSC member
Youth Congress State president criticises governments decision to raise upper age limit for PSC examinations to 40, calling it misleading and unfair to existing job aspirants
Kerala HC grants bail to alleged LTTE operative
Accused has been charged with attempting to revive the outfit to wage war against Sri Lanka
O.V. Vijayans works blend rural realism, progressive thought and modernity, says N.S. Madhavan
Kerala Health Minister Injured During Opposition Protest, Hospitalised
Kerala Health Minister Veena George was injured as opposition student activists, protesting against her, clashed with police at the Kannur railway station, forcing her to cancel her onward journey and seek medical treatment.
Greens slams forest dept. for rejecting human-wildlife mitigation grant
The department has succumbed to threats from certain organisations acting under the guise of farmer interests to reject the project, which was initiated by the MoEFCC to alleviate tensions in areas outside tiger reserves, say Wayanad Prakrithi Samrakshana Samithi
Keralas fisherfolk 'army' gets valuable rescue lessons from NIWS Goa
Kerala Fisheries department has been funding the training of selected fishermen from the State in sea rescue at the National Institute of Water Sports. Presently the 24th batch is undergoing training
CM inaugurates KTDCs five-star resort at Muzhappilangad
The 238-crore integrated project aims to strengthen tourism infrastructure at Muzhappilangad beach, Dharmadam beach, and Dharmadam Island to attract more domestic and international visitors: CM
Hearing of petitions on The Kerala Story 2 posted for Thursday
Speculation rife over Padmaja Venugopal's candidature in Thrissur
BJP district-level leaders have neither confirmed nor dismissed the possibility
Name change may come at a high cost for Kerala
The name Kerala will have to be replaced with Keralam in all the official entries. The humongous process of changing the name boards of government institutions, departments and vehicles, letterheads, official seals and stamp papers awaits the State
After Keralam nod, Bangla and Indraprastha demands gain momentum
CM unveils IRIA, says Kerala leads India in holistic Ayurveda research
The Chief Minister underscores the need to recognise and collaborate with skilled traditional healers, whose experiential knowledge can strengthen young researchers
Chennithala visits headquarters of Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church and Nair Service Society in Kottayam
Kerala Health Minister Hurt During Protest By KSU Activists; Congress Denies Allegations
At least five KSU activists have been taken into custody in connection with the incident
940 camera traps were used for the phase III tiger estimation in PTR
Kerala University secures patent for full-spectrum light-emitting material
Calicut varsity authorities hopeful of getting UGC nod for more online courses
Tourism, industry welcome Keralam'
CMO rebuffs Chennithalas accusation on data leak
CMO says data collection spearheaded by the States IT Mission is a precursor to the creation of a centralised notification hub for government services
Call to check safety rule violations in granite quarries
The immediate trigger for the renewed protests was an incident at Thottumukkam on February 22 in which two residents sustained injuries after broken pieces of granite stones fell on them following a blast at a nearby quarry
Watch: Renaming West Bengal: Mamata alleges bias after Centre clears Keralam
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the Union Government of ignoring repeated proposals to rename West Bengal as Bangla, hours after the Union Cabinet approved Keralas renaming as Keralam.
Building collapse: stern action against those responsible for lapses
The structural stability of buildings in Kozhikode city should be examined seriously by the Corporation, he says
State to launch first model Assistive Village for children with disabilities in Malappuram
KPPL plans paper cluster to tap rising market demand
No evidence of KSU workers attacking Health Minister Veena George: Satheesan
He says United Democratic Front will continue its black-flag protests against the Minister and the Communist Party of India (Marxist)s threats of violence will not deter the Opposition
Frame guidelines for financial recovery from officials, Lokayukta tells Kerala government
State government asked to issue a government order or an office memorandum within two months laying down guidelines regulating the recovery of excess payments made to government officials
The Kerala Story 2 release: HC orders makers to stall the film amid controversy
Amid the ongoing legal controversy surrounding The Kerala Story 2, the High Court has ordered the makers to stall the release of the film, which was scheduled to hit the screens on February 27
CM Pinarayi condemns KSU attack on Veena George; CPI(M), LDF, SFI call for Statewide protests
Before The Kerala Story 2 Row, How The Kerala Story Battled Ban And Won Two National Awards
The controversy surrounding The Kerala Story did not end with its theatrical run
Kerala Health Minister Veena George Injured During KSU Black Flag Protest In Kannur
Kerala Health Minister Veena George was injured during a black flag protest by KSU at Kannur Railway Station.
Thalassery interest free gold loan scam main accused arrested
Al Shifa Pharm D students win DST grant for self-heating tech idea
'Kerala Story 2' makers appeal against HC screening; here's why
The Kerala High Court is currently hearing petitions against the release of The Kerala Story 2 - Goes Beyond.
Designers urged to embrace sustainable fashion
Three Kerala plays in META final round
Pleas against The Kerala Story 2 premature, misconceived: Producer to HC
Kochi: The producer of The Kerala Story 2 Goes Beyond has told the Kerala High Court that the pleas opposing the films release were premature, misconceived and not maintainable. The submission was made by the films producer, Vipul Amrutlal Shah, in an affidavit filed in the High Court on Tuesday, February 24. On Wednesday, 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 .
Stray dog beaten to death; case registered under BNS and PCA Act
The accused are alleged to have unlawfully assembled with the intention of committing the offence and attacked the dog using a wooden stick causing fatal injuries
High Court halts The Kerala Story 2: Don't release rights until court decides
High Court halts The Kerala Story 2: Don't release rights until court decides
Municipality will roll out a Three Moringa in Every Yard campaign, establish small-scale industry network centered on value-added moringa products
5.5 lakh seized from house of panchayat official arrested in 15 lakh bribery case in Kochi
The accused, an overseer with Vadavucode-Puthencruz panchayat, was produced before the Muvattupuzha Vigilance Court on Wednesday
Kerala TET 2026 notification released at ktet.kerala.gov.in; applications begin February 26
Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan has released the Kerala TET 2026 notification for the February cycle. Online applications will be accepted from February 26 to March 7, 2026, with the last date to print submitted forms set for March 13, 2026. The state-level examination will be conducted offline for 150 marks across four categories. There is no age limit or attempt restriction. Category-wise eligibility and fee concessions are detailed in the official notification.
Watch | Wayanad: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan to hand over home to landslide survivors on March 1
Identity isn't a spelling test: Brittas to Tharoor over 'Keralam' remarks
The Union Cabinet has approved changing the states official name from Kerala to Keralam. CPI(M) leader John Brittas emphasised that this is a formal, linguistic correction and will not alter how people from the state are identified. Malayalees, often informally called Mallus, will retain their existing demonyms.
Who was Jaleel Ramanthaly? UAE-based Indian writer laid to rest in Kerala after death
Pleas Against 'The Kerala Story 2' Premature, Misconceived: Producer to Kerala HC
On Wednesday, Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas said he will hear the petitions in detail at 3 pm.
Kerala Lottery Result Today Live: Dhanalekshmi DL-41 Winning Numbers (25/02/2026) Full List
Kerala Lottery Result Today Live Updates: Here's full list of winning numbers for Dhanalekshmi DL-41 lottery for Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Not Just Kerala: 8 Indian Places That Changed Their Names
Historically, the land was called Keralam, but British usage popularised the name Kerala.
Kerala tunnel road project: Union government grants final clearance
Clearance permits conversion of 17.26 hectares of forest land under Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 for execution of Anakkampoyil-Kalladi-Meppadi tunnel road project connecting Kozhikode and Wayanad districts. Union Ministry lays down 24 stringent conditions for the execution without harming nature and ecosystem
Netizens praised the KIIFB road's quality for its infrastructure after Bollywood actor Milind Soman went barefoot for a 22 km long run. The run was organised by the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) to promote tourism in the state. Netizens noticed that the road looked even and like a properly executed road project.
The Kerala Story Director Sudipto Sens CHARAK: Fair of Faith Trailer to Out Tomorrow
Sudipto Sen Steps into Production with Charak: Fair of Faith; Film to Release on March 6
CM Omar Abdullah Backs West Bengal Name Change Demand After Approval For Kerala
Srinagar, Feb 25: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the Centre should accept the West Bengal governments demand to rename the state, following the Union Cabinets approval of a similar proposal for Kerala. The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved the Kerala governments proposal to change the states name to Keralam. Following the approval, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed dissatisfaction that her states renaming proposal has remained pending with the Centre for a long time [] The post CM Omar Abdullah Backs West Bengal Name Change Demand After Approval For Kerala appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Kerala Is Now Keralam: List Of States And Union Territories Renamed Since Independence
As Kerala has officially been renamed, heres a look at other states and UTs that have changed their names since Independence.
In a hard-hitting editorial in Sathyadeepam, the archdiocese calls Kerala government out on a range of issues, including launch of a new brand of liquor, alleged data breach and spending on publicity campaigns
Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to be present at event at Kalpetta
Kerala-based horror 3D game, Thekku Island, to launch on February 27
The first-person person game has a run-time of three hours and is optimised for the PC
Ramesh Chennithala releases official letter on alleged SPARK data leak, questions Kerala CMs role
Senior Congress leader accuses Kerala Chief Ministers Office of orchestrating a massive collection of personal data from government employees, calling it a blatant case of data theft
Delhi to be renamed Indraprastha? BJP MP writes to Amit Shah after Kerala's name change
A BJP MP has proposed renaming Delhi to Indraprastha. He believes this name connects the capital to its ancient past. The MP cited historical evidence linking Delhi to the Mahabharata. He also suggested renaming key transport hubs. This move aims to reconnect with India's roots and foster cultural revival. The proposal follows the recent approval to rename Kerala as Keralam.
The shift from Kerala to Keralam aligns the states official name with how it is spoken in Malayalam.
