Two held with suspected MDMA in Keralas Kochi
Road rage ends in alleged assault of 3 youths in Keralas Kochi
Govt firm on 50% merit quota for Pharm D admissions: Minister
Challenging the governments decision, the Kerala State SelfFinancing Pharmacy College Management Association has approached the High Court, seeking permission to continue admissions to all Pharm D seats independently
HIV awareness quiz, marathon to be held in Ernakulam
Kerala Chief Minister calls on Catholicos at Devalokam
Rights panel directs Corpn. to prepare action plan for mosquito-control in Kochi
NHAI begins relocating unscientifically located bus stops on Edappally-Aroor bypass
The NHAI has begun shifting bus stops located near U-turns and entrances to side roads. The initiative is aimed at easing traffic snarls and preventing accidents along the Edappally-Aroor bypass
Kerala Farmers Indoor Saffron Breakthrough Signals New Chapter Beyond Kashmir
SRINAGAR: After a series of successful experiments demonstrating that saffron can be cultivated indoors in Indias plains under controlled climatic conditions, another breakthrough has emergedthis time from Kerala. A progressive farmer from Thrissur has successfully produced high-quality saffron planting material by recreating Kashmirs climatic conditions in an automated indoor facility, signalling the expanding potential of []
Kollam District Development Committee in Kerala urges speedy execution of projects
31 arrested, 97 wanted persons detained in massive Thiruvananthapuram Rural Police crackdown
The operation, spearheaded by District Police Chief (Thiruvananthapuram Rural) Prasanthan Kani, resulted in multiple cases getting registered against those involved in the sale of prohibited tobacco products
Rapid Response Teams, field staff, and forest watchers are documenting elephants that repeatedly stray into human settlements through photographs, videos, and field reports, says Forest department official
Kerala Agricultural University launches entrepreneurship programme, releases startup grants
Minister for Agriculture T. Siddique launches training programme for aspiring agripreneurs; first instalment of grant assistance under PM RKVY-RAFTAAR scheme released to 10 eligible startups
As per details of pending cases against sitting or former MPs and MLAs submitted by the District Judiciary before the Kerala High Court, Thiruvananthapuram has the highest number of cases, followed by Kasaragod and Kannur
Kerala Police issue warning against cyber fraud using fake KTDC hotel booking websites
Fraudsters are primarily targeting users who search on Google using keywords such as 'KTDC Stay,' 'KTDC Hotels,' 'KTDC Booking' and 'KTDC Resort.' The fake websites are designed to closely resemble the official KTDC website, making it difficult for the public to distinguish between genuine and fraudulent platforms
Kerala MLA Sudhakaran alleges Congress-CPI(M) nexus in Alappuzha
More than 60 volunteers clean nearly 3 km of roads, bus shelters and public spaces across Panunda, Pottanpara, Eruvatty, and Oliyakkara wards in Pinarayi pancayat every Sunday
NSS objects to employment exchange route for temporary appointments in Kerala schools
Govt. circular requires managements of aided educational institutions to make appointments to temporary vacancies, including leave vacancies, only from the list provided by the exchange. NSS says the authority to make all appointments in an aided school is vested with the manager
Crackdown on illegal parking outside Keralas Kottayam railway station
Case registered based on the Kerala leaders complaint. The six accused named in the FIR are Janam TV, Karma News, Daily Hunt, Bharat Live, Janmabhumi daily, and Kannur evening daily Sudhinam
Kerala High Court judges inspect Thrissur mental health centre, reviews facilities
Officials say the inspection was part of the courts broader exercise of visiting government mental health institutions across the State in connection with cases dealing with their infrastructure and standards of care
Kerala Congress urges Centre to take steps for a new Mullaperiyar dam
Two-day State leadership camp of Kerala Congress held at Charalkunnu in Pathanamthitta on Friday (July 24, 2026) and Saturday (July 25, 2026)
67 amphibian and 76 reptile species found in Shendurney survey
Though separate surveys of amphibians and reptiles have been held earlier, this is the time that a combined amphibian-reptile survey was conducted across four days this month.
He says the country witnessed question paper leaks on five different occasions, and Dharmendra Pradhan should have accepted moral responsibility and resigned immediately after the first such incident
KSRTC to hire private buses during festival seasons to meet the increased travel demand, says Minister, who adds that the corporation had not purchased new buses over the past 10 years, leaving much of its fleet outdated
Two held for impersonating Congress leader Priyanka Gandhis aide in cyber fraud case
Elathur MLA Vidya Balakrishnan had received a phone call on July 6 from a person claiming to be the private secretary of the Wayanad MP, offering her a Cabinet Ministers post in exchange for 3 crore. Growing suspicious, the MLA contacted the MPs office, which confirmed it was a scam
What makes the ESCO model attractive is that entities can implement energy efficiency improvement projects without upfront capital investment. The Energy Service Company undertakes the investment and implementation of the selected energy efficiency measures, and the project cost is recovered from the verified energy cost savings that are generated
One killed, over 30 injured as bus overturns in Keralas Kuttippuram
According to local residents, the bus travelling from Thrissur to Kozhikode was speeding when the driver lost control
CPI(M) Should Stop Targeting Sudhakaran: Kerala Home Min Chennithala
He said the Congress and the UDF stood firmly behind Sudhakaran, a former CPI(M) leader who left the party following differences with its leadership
Ivory and tush missing from eight dead wild elephants of Malayattoor, Vazhachal forests of Kerala
However, the SIT ruled out any possibility of any deliberate or accidental human-caused mortality, namely poaching, poisoning, weapon injuries, or anthropogenic interference in the elephant deaths.
One Dead, 26 Injured As Private Bus Overturns in Keralas Kuttippuram
Visuals of the accident site showed the bus crashing at high speed and lying on its back, nearly bent in the middle, atop a concrete barrier on the roadside with its undercarriage ripped away
Kerala approves over 73,000new priority ration cards
Food and Civil Supplies Minister Anoop Jacob announces allnewly approved priority ration card holders will begin receiving free rations from August 3
According to the Forest department, KM1 regularly breaches various protective barriers installed along the forest boundary to enter in habitat areas
Illegal Stock of 1,360 Urea Bags Seized in Kerala, Probe Launched
The seized urea was meant exclusively for agricultural purposes and is supplied to farmers at highly subsidised rates. Its sale and use for commercial purposes are prohibited
Kerala Govt Orders Capture of Wild Jumbo Causing Trouble in Aralam Farm Area
Kerala Environment Minister Sunny Joseph said that the government took the decision as the elephant, KM1, has been entering the farm area and terrorising nearby rehabilitation colony for some time
Historic Victory Says Kerala CM V D Satheesan
The Chief Minister credited opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and other parties for standing firmly with the students.
Drivers in Keralas Kochi demand well-maintained washrooms, common resting spaces at hotels, resorts
The issue is back in the spotlight following a protest by a few tourist taxi car drivers atCrownePlaza seeking adequate restroom facilities
Man gets 15 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting minor in Kerala
Kerala government dissolves board of Milmas Thiruvananthapuram union
Dairy Development department has reportedly cited certain ongoing investigations as a reason behind the move
Victory marches, solidarity meets, and public gatherings were held at different parts of the city, with participants calling for accountability in the NEET question paper leak
Elephant attack: narrow escape for man and his daughter
Their injuries were minor and X-rays revealed no fractures
Fitness trainer, aide held for running courier-based drug network in Thrissur
Police seize hybrid cannabis, ganja and MDMA; narcotics allegedly shipped as textile parcels; fitness trainer has previous narcotics cases registered against him, aid is accused in a murder case
Dharmendra Pradhans resignation was inevitable, says Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan
Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan, MPs Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, K.C. Venugopal and CPI(M) general secretary hail the resignation of the Minister following students protests across India over the NEET question paper leak
Idukki cops suspended after lab report confirms they were drunk on duty
The suspended officers are Sub-Inspector Roy Sukumaran and Civil Police Officer (CPO) Jijo Antony, both attached to the Karimannur police station
A first in Kerala: Munnar tea company uses drones to move harvested leaves
Initiative aims to streamline field logistics, boost productivity, minimise manual handling, and ensure faster transfer of green leaves to the factory
Geologist killed in Sikkim tunnel accident cremated in Kottayam
The funeral was held on Saturday evening after members of the public paid their last respects
Kerala government reconstitutes Mahatma Gandhi University Syndicate
The delay in reconstituting the syndicate had triggered discontent among pro-UDF sections within the university, particularly as the absence of a functional Syndicate had stalled several key academic and administrative decisions
Keralam: Travancrore Devaswom Board Names Brahmadathan As New Sabarimala Tantri
Brahmadathan is current Tantri Kandararu Rajeevaru Son: Reports
Guruvayur temple to introduce virtual queue for devotees twice a week from August 4
The temple will permit 300 devotees every hour through the virtual queue, enabling around 2,400 people to have darshan each day under the system.
Through the initiative, the State government plans to unlock Keralas space economy potential by encouraging private satellite manufacturing and launching enterprises to set up shop
Political parties, Hindu groups divided over Kerala High Court ban on meetings at Thekkinkadu Maidan
Most political parties favour appeal against verdict while Hindu organisations back ruling prioritising temple rituals at Cochin Devaswom Board meeting. BJP says temple rituals should not be disrupted but a solution should be found to ensure a public place for people
TCCI urges immediate FCI market intervention to prevent rise in rice prices
The chamber has urged the FCI to release rice stocks under the open market sale scheme to stabilise prices and ensure sufficient supply.
Kerala delegation examines A.P. paddy procurement and PDS systems
Food and Civil Supplies Minister Anoop Jacob says the study will help Kerala evaluate Andhra Pradeshs paddy procurement, payment, storage and Public Distribution System practices for possible adoption in the State
Minister Shibu Baby John issues directives for complaint-free operations of IRE and KMML
The Minister instructed that both PSUs must resolve pressing local challenges, including land disputes and coastal erosion, while carrying out their operations.
UDF coordination committee in Kerala to meet on July 30
It will discuss appointments to corporations, boards, says UDF convener Adoor Prakash
Researchers look at biomarkers which can predict dengue severity
Researchers at the Institute of Advanced Virology in the capital are now engaged in a large prospective study of 2,000 dengue patients to study the critical biomarkers or its combinations that can predict dengue complications and severity.
Basic structure of Constitution stands in the way of what RSS wants, says N. Ram
Ram says RSS has long viewed the Constitution as incompatible with its majoritarian vision. He warned that ongoing attacks on constitutional principles threaten the integrity of the Republic.
Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala to look into case over Vedan meet backing student protests
The event, attended by activists and celebrities including rapper Hirandas Murali, has faced scrutiny after the Ernakulam Town South police charged one organiser and 99 participants with unlawful assembly and obstruction of public way.
Land acquisition for rail projects moves at snails pace in Kerala
So far, only 78 hectares (13%) have been acquired, leaving 540 hectares (87%) still to be obtained, which delays rail infrastructure development.
Pinarayi Vijayan rejects allegations linking him to Exalogic case
Pinarayi Vijayan rejects claims made by S.N. Sasidharan Kartha, the former MD of CMRL, that payments were made to T. Veena due to her relationship with the then CM.
Punyam Poonkavanam returns to Sabarimala after senior IPS officer P. Vijayan gets clean chit
The decision comes shortly after the State government appointed Mr. Vijayan as the Chief Police Coordinator for the upcoming Sabarimala pilgrimage season
Waqf Board row: State blatantly surrenders to Sangh Parivars agenda, says Pinarayi Vijayan
Mr. Vijayan criticised Chief Minister V.D. Satheeshans attempt to portray those opposing the governments decision as communalists and proponents of minority appeasement
Kozhikode Keltron unit drives affordable healthcare with 8,000 hearing aid
Keltron received a fresh injection of 1 crore earmarked in the States latest budget
PhD student from Karnataka found dead in pond on Kerala Agricultural University campus Deccan Herald
Vizhinjam seaport gets final Customs clearance for EXIM operations
Vizhinjam International Seaport secured Customs approval for EXIM operations. Final approval allows the port to commence cargo operations from August 18, 2026. Import operations will be restricted to Full Container Load containers for Direct Port Delivery. Export operations will focus on factory-stuffed, self-sealed FCL containers. This marks a significant milestone for Kerala's maritime and logistics hub ambitions.
Kerala Plus Two SAY Result 2026 declared at results.hse.kerala.gov.in, scorecards available here
The Kerala Plus Two SAY and Improvement Examination Results 2026 have been declared on July 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Students can access their provisional scorecards through official result portals using their register number and date of birth. The examinations were conducted from June 29 to July 3, 2026, with around one lakh students participating. The SAY exams offered students an opportunity to clear pending subjects or improve marks after the March 2026 board examinations.
Kerala HC denies parole to rape convict; says it would send wrong message to society
The Kerala High Court denied parole to a man convicted of rape. He sought leave to attend his wife's post-funeral ceremony. The court cited the grave nature of the offences committed. Granting parole would send a wrong message to society, it stated. Maximum leniency was already shown by allowing funeral attendance.
Currently, television ratings agencies have yet to register under the enhanced government policy, which includes tough compliance measures such as appointing independent directors to BARC's board. The Kerala High Court has removed its stay on the landing-page provision, but it appears that the resumption of television viewership data will not occur anytime soon.
Bus driver booked for allegedly trying to assault lawyer
Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar arrested in Delhi on complaint of Kerala House official
There was an altercation between Mr. Kumar and the Resident Commissioner called the Delhi Police asking them to remove Mr. Kumar from the premises, a source said; Kerala House is located in Jantar Mantar Road where the students protest is going on
Kafir screenshot case: SIT arrests DYFI leader Ribesh Ramakrishnan
SIT had arraigned Ribesh as the second accused in the case pertaining to the distribution of a fabricated image that allegedly aimed to undermine LDF candidate K.K. Shailaja ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Vacancies for Plus One school/combination transfer to be published on Saturday
Vacancies and other details after school/combination transfer will be published for second supplementary allotment on August 1
Operation Kalari to give sports sector a makeover
Scheme targets development of infrastructure, their maintenance and renovation, and provision of equipment through public-private partnership model
Strike by a section of online taxi operators continues in Kerala
Drivers resume services on Kerala Savari, Rapido and other mobility apps, but continue the offline strike against Uber
Kerala nurses association withdraws petition against Jubilee Mission and Amala hospitals
Petitioners reach a settlement with Amala Institute and conciliation talks are ongoing with Jubilee Mission.
Pukasa holds protest meet in solidarity with Delhi students in Keralas Kochi
Left-leaning collective of writers and artists expresses solidarity with the ongoing student agitation in Delhi
SHRC orders IG-led probe into allegations against former Kannur SHO
Kerala HC directs KSDMA to conduct hazard checks at places similar to Wayanad debris slip site
Student dies in road accident in Kozhikode
The court highlighted the shortage in personnel as woefully insufficient and noted that the centre was surviving with only 127 attenders against 158 sanctioned posts
LDF alleges massive cut in local body development funds
Kannur district panchayat says 12.73 crore was slashed from its development allocation, disrupting welfare schemes and development projects
Health department uses fun games to instil healthy food habits in children in Keralas Alappuzha
The mass media education wing of the Alappuzha district health administration has devised three card games for children, focusing on healthy habits, food, and nutrition to encourage children to think about what they are eating and to guide them away from the path of obesity
CPI(M) to hold extended State committee meeting in Kozhikode to revitalise itself
The meet, scheduled from September 13 to 15, aims at a top-to-bottom transformation by strengthening the partys connect with the people and energising its organisational structure, says M.V. Govindan
Kerala Bank to roll out Gen Z Tech loan scheme for students to purchase educational gadgets
The loan open to undergraduate students and upwards, the bank will offer up to 1 lakh on 6.99% interest with a 30-month repayment period
Lack of rain leads to wild elephants camping in human habitations in Keralas Munnar
The wild elephants typically retreat deep into the forest once the monsoon intensifies. However, this year, the herds have stayed near human habitations due to a scarcity of food and water deeper in the woods
Internet rallies behind filmmaker Sibi Malayil after influencer Pearle Maaneys failed filmmaker dig
The social media influencers take on the Jantar Mantar protests leads to a full-blown Instagram war with Joe Malayil, the National Award-winning directors son
Kerala State Higher Education Council vice-chairperson Achuthsankar S. Nair stated that numerous speculative reports and varying interpretations regarding the proposal have been circulating even before the panel has held its first official meeting
Peechi tremors: Collector seeks detailed study, more seismographs
Aftermultiple reports of ground movements and unusual subterranean sounds in the area, District Collector Shikha Surendran visits homes that suffered structural damage. She proposes compensation for affected families.
Python found in waste bundle at Koyilandy material collection facility; probe launched
The incident, which took place last week, came to light when the volunteers revealed the harrowing experience during a ward-level meeting
School student loses two toes after foot gets trapped in wild boar snare
The accident occurred while the 14-year-old had gone out to play
Kerala Police Book 100, Including Popular Rapper Vedan, For Holding a Meet in Support of CJP
The gathering disrupted vehicular traffic and pedestrian movement on the public road
