Kerala to launch campaign in schools against epidemics
Aim is to make students aware of epidemic prevention measures, including the importance of cleanliness and personal hygiene practices
Panel will be set up to bring land laws up to date: Kerala Revenue Minister
The government will frame a legislation whereby marginalised sections who did not gain much from the first land reforms will benefit, says A.P. Anil Kumar
Woman, friend in police custody on charge of abandoning newborn
Kerala PSC Cancels State Planning Board Exam Rank List Amid Evaluation Irregularities
Thiruvananthapuram, June 29: The Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) has annulled the current rank list for the State Planning Board recruitment exam due to serious irregularities in the evaluation process. This decision was made on Monday, following complaints that prompted the PSC to initiate a fresh evaluation and issue a revised rank list. The PSC ... Read more Kerala PSC Cancels State Planning Board Exam Rank List Amid Evaluation Irregularities
Cricket coach sentenced to 28 years rigorous imprisonment in fourth abuse case
5-crore boost to transform Vellayil coast in Kozhikode
Women travellers in KSRTC buses increased by 5 lakh after launch of Priyadarshini scheme: Minister
Kerala CM Satheesan Writes To His West Bengal Counterpart On A Veteran Journalist's Passport Issue.
Passport renewal was held up following deletion of journo's name from voters' list after SIR: Reports
Sabarimala gold theft: SITs interim report mentions criminal conspiracy by TDB officials
High Court permits special investigation team to register fresh case, including against former TDB president P.S. Prashanth
DYFI Kannur district conference to begin in Thalassery on June 30
Kerala High Court permits fresh case in Sabarimala gold loss probe
The report further stated that despite the poor quality of the re-plating work, a certificate claiming a 40-year warranty was issued to avoid suspicion.
Kerala to submit list of four AIIMS locations to Centre, says Health Minister K. Muraleedharan
Says the State will not insist on any one location
Kerala Waqf Board seeks time to upload Waqf data on Central portal
Board has moved Kerala High Court seeking six more months to share the information on the portal set up by the Union Ministry of Minority Affairs as it could not complete the job within the time frame fixed by the Kerala Waqf Tribunal
Missing tourist guides body recovered from Pathankayam river in Kozhikode
Parliamentary panel convenes meeting on Mullaperiyar dam
Central Water Resources Standing Committee Chairperson Rajeev Pratap Rudy, MP, leads session
POCSO accused escapes police custody after jumping off moving train
One more arrested in Perumbavoor hybrid ganja case; four luxury cars seized
Court acquits Vayalkili activists in Keezhattoor NH protest case
Kerala Government Reviews Womens Safety Scheme, Criticizes Previous Administration
Thiruvananthapuram, June 29: Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan indicated on Monday that a review of the previous LDF governments flagship womens safety scheme is underway. He accused the former administration of hastily launching the initiative just before the assembly elections to sway women voters, rather than as a genuine welfare program. In the assembly, CM ... Read more Kerala Government Reviews Womens Safety Scheme, Criticizes Previous Administration
Health Minister promises for facilities in medical college hospitals in Kerala
More space needs to be identified so that additional in-patients do not have to be accommodated on the floor or made to share hospital beds, says Murali
Monsoon rains to continue in Kerala
Orange alert for two districts on June 30.
Long-delayed Bairakuppa bridge project set for revival
Design patent granted for ergonomic mobile workstation for fish vendors
Leopard trapped in a cage at Granby near Vandiperiyar
The leopard will be released deep inside the deep forests of the Periyar Tiger Reserve
Push for private participation in critical minerals sector took place during LDF rule: Satheesan
Chief Minister tells the House that State-run Kerala Minerals and Metals Ltd in Kollam had decided to issue work order to a Hyderabad-based company for monazite cracking earlier this year when the LDF was in power
Tourist surge forces curbs on visitor movement in Keralas Gavi
Kerala Forest Development Corporation imposes strict ban on tourists entering the narrow lanes of labour settlements and surrounding forest areas; warning boards cautioning visitors come up
Kerala being denied around 2,000 cr. for not signing up for PM SHRI: Samsudheen
Bharathanatyam 3 announced: Next film in Saiju Kurups franchise titled Rasaleela
The highly anticipated third instalment of the Bharathanatyam franchise was announced after the success of the dark-comedy Bharathanatyam 2: Mohiniyattam
Vigilance court in Kerala sentences three persons in rice misappropriation case
They had diverted around 2.11 lakh kg of rice allotted as wages for workers under a rural employment scheme in Pandalam block panchayat
Experts flag ecological, privacy concerns over drone deployment for wildlife monitoring
While the Kerala Forest department says drones are used only for monitoring, experts call for safeguards, citing potential impacts on wildlife behaviour and peoples privacy
Vande Bharat routes under 1,500: From Goa to Kerala, these budget trips are worth every rupee
This is no surprise that Vande Bharat trains have changed the way Indians travel. These semi-high speed trains, since their inception, are offering travellers premium comfort without breaking their bank balance.
Varkala MLA raises alarm over proposed quarry on hilltop in Pallikkal at Legislative Assembly
Warns that the activity could have serious implications to the environment, drinking water and tourism
215 mushroom species documented in Aralam and Kottiyoor wildlife sanctuaries
Rare glowing fungi among key finds
Kerala Assembly: PWD Minister defends Uralungal contracts, promises inquiry into any complaints
P.K. Basheer says Uralungal Labour Contract Co-operative Society awarded works of Public Works Department as per laid-down procedures and practices
Council meeting began amid tensions as Opposition LDF and UDF mounted protests against continuance of BJP councillor R. Sugathan arrested under KAAPA and lodged at Viyyur prison. Two Congress women councillors too were attacked
The petitioner requested withdrawal since the FIR had been amended to exclude the offence of attempt to murder in the course of the investigation
Kerala CM Writes to Bengal CM Over Journalist's Passport Delay Linked to SIR
The Telegraph's former editor has claimed that during the SIR exercise carried out in March, his name was deleted from the voter rolls, claiming that the Election Commission of India could not trace his or his late father's name in the electoral rolls
Kerala's Ancy Sojan has shattered a 22-year-old national record, leaping 6.88 meters in the women's long jump. This historic achievement in Bhubaneswar eclipses Anju Bobby George's previous mark, crowning Ancy as India's new long-jump queen. Her journey from a humble fishing village, fueled by her father's dreams and her coach's belief, now sets her sights on the 7-meter barrier, inspiring a nation.
Kerala State election chiefs appointment kicks up political row within Congress
KPCC general secretary P.M. Niyas demands inspection of intelligence reports on N. Seshadrinathan, the government nominee for the post, claiming the latter has Sangh Parivar links; Minister K.M. Shaji defends appointment
Kerala lottery results today: Kerala Lottery Bhagyathara BT-60 results for Monday, 29 June 2026, have been officially declared. Ticket holders can now check their numbers for the Rs 1 crore first prize and other attractive cash rewards. Full list of other winning numbers here.
Kerala CM seeks West Bengal counterparts intervention to restore journalist R. Rajagopals passport
V.D. Satheesan tells Suvendu Adhikari that an adverse police verification report by Kolkata police had hobbled passport renewal process of the former editor of The Telegraph
West Asian crisis hit Keralams air cargo exports from CIAL, Calicut airports
Cargo volumes from CIAL declined by 36.41% in March, 31.54% in April and 32.84% in May
Nine golden jackals found electrocuted near Kochi airport
The animals are suspected to have died from electric shock caused by a snapped Kerala State Electricity Board power line
Kerala: Teacher Booked for Allegedly Assaulting Class 7 Student in Idukki
The student's parents noticed injuries on several parts of his body and admitted him to a hospital
Kerala Plus One seat shortage: Govt plans 120 more temporary batches in four Malabar districts
Proposal likely to come up in next Cabinet meeting. Minister for General Education N. Samsudheen tells Assembly that district and taluk-level scrutiny showed that more Plus One seats would be required in these districts
Rape of Dalit woman: Kerala HC denies bail to ex-Palakkad councillor
The Department of Technical Education (DTE) Kerala is expected to publish the Kerala Polytechnic First Allotment Result 2026 on June 29, alongside the final rank list, as per media reports. Candidates can check their seat allotment through the official admission portal using their login credentials and must report to allotted institutes with the required documents for admission formalities.
Although Speaker disallowed its notice for an adjournment motion, LDF chose to continue to participate in House proceedings after Pinarayi Vijayan formally registered the Oppositions protest, contrary to the usual practice of staging a walkout
Kerala CM Satheesan Slams LDF Over Delayed Welfare Promises
Contrasting his government's approach with that of the previous administration, Satheeshan said his government began implementing its election commitments immediately after assuming office
ED questions CMRL Joint MD again in CMRL-Exalogic money laundering probe
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has questioned Sharan S Kartha, Joint Managing Director of CMRL, for the second time in a money laundering probe. The investigation centers on alleged financial transactions between CMRL and Exalogic Solutions Pvt Ltd, owned by former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan's daughter, Veena T. The ED is examining payments made by CMRL to Exalogic without services rendered, and loans extended by a related entity.
Kerala Plus One admission: 81,770 students get seats in final stage of main phase allotment
Only 5,922 merit seats are vacant across the State
Kerala House Protocol Officer suspended after Pinarayi Vijayan stranded at Delhi airport
On Saturday, Kerala Opposition Leader arrived at Delhi airport only to discover that the flight booked for him by the protocol office had already departed. As a result, he was stranded for several hours and was forced to take a later flight to reach his home in Kannur
Kerala may lose over Rs 2,000 crore if it exits PM SHRI scheme: Education Minister Samsudheen
Kerala faces a potential loss exceeding Rs 2,000 crore by withdrawing from the Centre's PM SHRI scheme, as the prior LDF government's agreement restricts unilateral exit. The state could forfeit Rs 1,000 crore for schools and risk other education funds. The current government is working to resolve issues stemming from the pact, signed amid coalition objections and ongoing NEP disputes.
CreditAccess Grameen Raises INR 425 Crore via Private Issue of NCDs
CreditAccess Grameen Limited (NSE: CREDITACC, BSE: 541770, ‘CA Grameen’ or the ‘Company’), India’s leading rural focused inclusive financing platform, has successfully raised INR 425 crore in June 2026 through private placement of non-convertible debentures (NCDs). The issuance comprised of two separate transactions – i) INR 325 crore privately placed NCDs arranged by Nuvama Fixed Income Advisory and ii) INR 100 crore NCDs bilaterally placed with Bajaj Finance Limited. The NCDs are senior, secured, rated, listed, and redeemable in nature. The INR 325 crore NCDs arranged by Nuvama Fixed Income Advisory were subscribed by Sundaram Finance Limited (INR 100 crore), Nuvama Wealth Finance Limited (INR 100 crore), Julius Bäer Capital (India) Private Limited (INR 75 crore), Royal Sundaram General Insurance Company Limited (INR 25 crore) and Vivriti Fixed Income Fund (INR 25 crore). The issue launched with a base size of INR 200 crore witnessed an additional INR 125 crore raised via exercise of green-shoe option, underpinned by strong investor confidence in CA Grameen’s business model and performance track record. The NCDs were issued with a tenure of 2 years and a fixed rate coupon of 9.25% per annum, payable quarterly. The INR 100 crore NCDs bilaterally placed with Bajaj Finance Limited, were issued with a tenure of 2 years and a floating rate coupon of 9.15% per annum, payable monthly. Commenting on the transaction, Mr. Nilesh Dalvi, Chief Financial Officer, CreditAccess Grameen , said, “At CA Grameen, building a diversified and cost-efficient funding franchise has always been a strategic priority. Every transaction whether a syndicated ECB across global markets or a domestic NCD issuance reflects our conviction that a resilient NBFC should be supported by multiple, independent sources of funds. This private placement demonstrates the confidence domestic institutional investors have in our credit profile and complements the strong support we continue to receive from international lenders. We will continue to build on this momentum as we progress towards our 2028 funding architecture.” About CreditAccess Grameen Limited CreditAccess Grameen Limited is India’s leading rural focused inclusive financing platform headquartered in Bengaluru. The Company provides a curated lifecycle credit suite to low-middle income households spanning group loans, individual business loans, secured business loans, affordable housing loans, and two-wheeler financing. The Company operates across 451 districts in 16 states (Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh & West Bengal) and one union territory (Puducherry) through 2,236 branches. The Company’s Promoter is CreditAccess India B.V., a multinational company focused on inclusive financing, supported by leading global institutional investors.
Dinjith Ayyathan marks 7 years of 'Kakshi: Amminippilla'
Filmmaker Dinjith Ayyathan marks seven years since his debut 'Kakshi: Amminippilla', reflecting on a nine-year journey filled with hard work and anticipation. The courtroom comedy-drama, starring Asif Ali, garnered positive reviews. Ayyathan continues his success with recent projects like 'Kishkindha Kaandam' and 'Kerala Crime Files: Season 2', now releasing the thriller 'Eko', which intricately weaves an animal into its mysterious plot about a dog breeder's disappearance.
Kerala may lose over 2,000 crore if it exits PM SHRI scheme, says minister
The government is examining the legal, financial and policy implications of the agreement signed by the previous LDF government
Kerala HSCAP third allotment list 2026 released at hscap.kerala.gov.in: Direct link to download here
The Directorate of General Education has announced the Kerala HSCAP Plus One third allotment result 2026, concluding the main phase of Class 11 admissions. Students can check their allotted school and stream through the official HSCAP portal and must complete admission formalities within the stipulated deadline to secure their seats for the upcoming academic session.
Kerala HSCAP Plus One Third Allotment Result 2026 Out, Here's How to Check?
Kerala HSCAP Plus One Third Allotment Result 2026 includes details of the allotted school and the stream assigned. The classes will begin on July 2, 2026.
Kerala Achieves 88.53% Polio Vaccine Coverage on Day 1
Health workers and volunteers will undertake a house-to-house campaign on Monday and Tuesday to administer the vaccine to children who missed the immunisation drive on Sunday
Two auto-drivers, one destination: The making of India's new long jump queen Ancy Sojan
Ancy Sojan shattered a 22-year-old national record in the women's long jump, leaping 6.88m. This remarkable feat, achieved by a daughter of an auto-rickshaw driver and coached by another, fulfills long-held sporting dreams in their Kerala village. Her father and childhood coach, who themselves faced limited opportunities, now see their aspirations realised through Ancy's success, with hopes of her breaching the 7-meter mark.
Kerala Government Appoints Special Prosecutor in ED Assault Case
Thiruvananthapuram, June 29: The Kerala government has appointed A. Santosh Kumar as a special prosecutor for case number 762/2026. This case was registered at the Museum Police Station. It involves allegations that CPI(M) workers assaulted Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials during an interrogation of Veena T., the daughter of opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan. According to a ... Read more Kerala Government Appoints Special Prosecutor in ED Assault Case
Operation Toofan: 175 NDPS cases registered in two days
Food delivery personnel fear stigma as police intensify check under Operation Toofan
Police allege that the prosecutor failed to effectively oppose the bail application, despite a detailed report recommending its rejection
45,966 children administered Pulse Polio drops in Wayanad
The DMO says 88% of the eligible children in the district were covered on the first day of the campaign
CPI(M) protests inauguration of rafting event during search for missing person
The party alleges that inaugurating the rafting event in a celebratory manner while an intensive search for the missing person was under way nearby was inhuman and shocking
Elephant killings continue in death zone of Kerala
Human-induced elephant deaths in the Parambikulam-MunnarMalayattoor forest sector are back in focus after the death of a makhna elephant in the Malayattoor forests, reportedly after chewing on fruit stuffed with explosives
Over 1.6 lakh children given polio vaccine in Kozhikode
Two students drown in Kottayam
Call for strict licensing, deterrent action to prevent tipper lorry accidents
KSRTC Budget Tourism Cell rolls out Hyderabad and monsoon packages
Pilgrimage circuit is scheduled to kick off on July 4 with a temple tour covering Guruvayur, Mammiyoor, Punnathur Kotta, Thriprayar, Kodungallur, and the Cherthala Karthyayanitemple, priced at 1,360
Monsoon triggers spike in dengue cases in Ernakulam
Kerala rain watch: Orange alert for 11 districts, warnings to continue through first week of July
Kerala is bracing for heavy rainfall as the IMD has issued an orange alert for 11 districts. This signifies the potential for very heavy downpours, with warnings extending to several days. Authorities are urging residents in vulnerable areas to relocate if necessary and advising caution. Control rooms are operational, providing assistance via emergency numbers.
Kerala Agricultural University V-C appointment reflection of UDF-BJP deal: employees association
Unlike in other universities, Kerala Agricultural University Act stipulates that Chancellor shall appoint a temporary Vice-Chancellor only after consultation with the Pro-Chancellor, a position held by the Agriculture Minister, according to Confederation of University Employees Organisations
Bharathannoor native arrested for wifes death
According to the police, conclusive evidence of severe domestic abuse has been recovered
Speaker refutes claims over silence on LDF liquor policy
Thiruvanchoor says he had strongly objected to the proposal to reduce taxes on liquor when it came up before the Assembly Subject Committee in 2022
Disciplinary action against protocol officials after Pinarayi misses flight from New Delhi
The Leader of the Opposition missed the flight to Karipur on Saturday after protocol officials allegedly failed to update the airline about his travel plan, even though he had reached the airport hours before departure
Police arrest fifth suspect in Hemachandran murder case
Leeba, against whom a lookout notice had been issued, was arrested at the Calicut International Airport; the police are expected to seek her custody for further questioning
Private bus and dumper truck drivers are the worst offenders. They show scant regard for safety of two-wheeler riders, especially women, says a commuter
10 Ayush centres in Wayanad to be upgraded to NABH standards
The initiative is part of the third phase of assessments to upgrade Ayush Health and Wellness Centres in the State to NABH standards
Forest department takes over 42.72 hectors of land from private estate in Kolukkumalai
The land was reclaimed under the Kerala Private Forests (Vesting and Assignment) Act
Kerala Police warn companies against boss scam cyber fraud
Keralas sea and sky all set to be privatised, says Pinarayi Vijayan
The UDF came to power because the people wanted a change, but the kind of changes being brought in by the new government should also be examined, says the Leader of the Opposition
In Kerala, breastfeeding figures show a marked improvement
As per the National Family Health Survey-6 the proportion of infants under six months who are exclusively breastfed in the State has increased from 55.5% inNFHS-5 to 72.7%. Also, 82.3% of infants are initiated into breastfeeding withinan hourof birth, up from 66.7% inNFHS-5. The Mother and Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative, a certification for hospitals launched in 2021, is a major reason for the improved show
Panel seeks to clear hurdles in felling hazardous trees
Move comes amid a growing number of complaints over the delay in felling hazardous trees along roadsides
KSEB pinning hopes on Kakkayam pumped storage project
Project has an installed capacity between 800 MW and 1,000 MW. KSEB entrusts Tata Consulting Engineers with conducting geo-technical studies and preparing project blueprint and detailed project report
Malappuram DDC raises NH 66 drainage concerns
5 more held in suspected hybrid ganja seizure case
Congress kicks off organisational revamp with new appointments
Tamil Nadu, Kerala get new Pradesh Congress Committee chiefs; All India Congress Committee in-charges in several States are also likely to see major changes
