State government appoints six people to Kerala University Syndicate
U.S. technology companys move to shut down centres in Kerala taking down around 800 jobs halted
Employees in Kochi and Kozhikode offices of the firm CorroHealth Infotech Private Limited were terminated reportedly without prior notice
Yellow alert for 11 districts in Kerala on June 4
Telangana: Khammam Cyber Crime Police Arrests Kerala Woman Advocate In 15 Lakh Trading Fraud
Khammam Cyber Crime deputy superintendent of police Phanidhar said the victim invested 15 lakh after being persuaded to join the purported investment platform: Reports
Tribal organisations demand more Plus One seats for Wayanad
The organisations allege Wayanad has been left out despite the governments proposal to add Higher Secondary seats and batches in four north Kerala districts
Mangaluru police arrest three in Kerala-bound jewellers robbery case
Police teams are searching for the remaining 13 accused, who allegedly believed that the jeweller was carrying a huge quantity of gold from Mumbai to Payyanur
PWD reforms to speed up projects worth 513 cr. in Kerala
During the meeting, Latvian national urges government to appoint trained officers in every police station to deal with missing cases
Call to strengthen sustainable refrigeration technologies in seafood industry
Kerala must adopt innovative cold-chain technologies to boost product quality, enhance export competitiveness, said Fisheries Minister V. E. Abdul Gafoor
P. Rajeeve questions Kerala CMs stand on Adani Groups move to sell Vizhinjam port stake
Former State Industries Minister terms the move a blatant violation of the concession agreement signed by the State government and AVPPL, the concessionaire of the port. He says Satheesan has only expressed displeasure over the Adani Group not communicating the move to the govt. The Chief Minister should make it clear that strict action will be taken against the violation of contract terms, he says
Mumps outbreak: school in Keralas Alappuzha closed for 21 days
District Collector orders temporary closure based on report submitted by district medical officer recommending that school be closed for 21-day incubation period
Kerala Govt Intervenes After Mass Layoffs at Kochi Healthcare Firm
The affected staff, spread across the company's offices in Kochi and Kozhikode, alleged they were forced out without prior notice or adherence to contractual notice periods
Progress slow on Comprehensive Dam Safety Evaluation in Kerala as deadline closes in
Owners of dams are required to complete the first CDSE by an independent panel of experts within five years of the commencement of the Dam Safety Act, 2021. As per this requirement, the deadline expires on December 31, 2026
No arrests have been officially announced
Personnel and Administrative Reforms department also asks all departments and public sector institutions to compile and hand over a list of all temporary employees within three weeks
Hundreds of medical coders in Kochi and Kozhikode faced abrupt termination from a US-based healthcare firm, sparking outrage. Employees reported being forced out without notice, prompting intervention from Kerala's Labour Department and local MLA Uma Thomas. The company has agreed to discuss compensation and has put further terminations on hold pending a meeting with the Labour Secretary, aiming to prioritise employee continuation in service.
Mar Thoma Church head opposes Kerala govts move to cut tax on low-alcohol beverages
Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church head Theodosius Mar Thoma Metropolitan says the Church is against all forms of liquor
Delhi HC directs GAC to decide plea seeking removal of Dhruv Rathee's video within 15 days
The Delhi High Court has ordered the Centre's Grievance Appellate Committee to decide within 15 days an appeal seeking the removal of a controversial YouTube video by Dhruv Rathee. The video, titled Can Hindus Eat Beef? | Kerala Story 2 Exposed, is alleged to be defamatory and targets Hindu deities. The court's directive came after a petitioner approached the High Court due to the GAC's delay in addressing her grievance.
Kerala CM promises new models beyond PPP to make private developers part of States growth
Satheesan reiterates government does not intend to increase taxes to fund developmental activity
Kerala government to map routes with parallel KSRTC, private bus services: Minister
Kerala's transport minister announced a plan to identify routes where KSRTC and private buses operate concurrently, following concerns from private operators about the 'Priyadarshini' free travel scheme for women. While not all private buses are affected, the government will pinpoint overlapping services causing financial strain. Protests are permitted, and waste on KSRTC land will be cleared.
Differently-Abled Minor Sexually Assaulted by Five in Kerala
Police launch probe after a 17-year-old girl allegedly reveals abuse by five different persons over the past year.
Watch: Falling fertility rate, antibiotic resistance and a rare brain infection in Kerala
We unpack Indias falling fertility rate and its far-reaching social and economic consequences, examine the growing threat of antibiotic resistance, and assess the impact of recent GST reforms on healthcare. Our Kerala correspondent reports on the challenges of covering cases of amoebic meningoencephalitis, and psychiatrist Dr. Lakshmi Vijayakumar highlights the urgent need for open conversations on youth and mental health.
Attack on ED officials: Kerala HC dismisses plea for CBI probe
Division Bench notes substantial progress by Kerala Police in investigation into the attack and holds there is no need to direct a CBI probe at this stage
Army Man, Three Others Held for Assaulting Police in Keralas Palakkad
The incident occurred on Thursday night when police were conducting vehicle checks at Pazhampully near Paittamkunnam as part of Operation Toofan
CPI(M) removes two functionaries over social media posts critical of partys Kerala leadership
CPI(M) leader Puthalath Dinesan admits partys lapses led to Kerala Assembly poll defeat
In a Facebook post, Puthalath Dinesan says several shortcomings in partys election campaign, including candidate selection, delay in taking action in Sabarimala gold loss row and failure to effectively counter UDFs campaign, contributed to LDFs defeat
Adani-MSC Vizhinjam port deal controversy | Explained
The move by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited to divest its 49% stake in Adani Vizhinjam Port Private Limited to Switzerland-based MSC Group has courted controversy, with Kerala govt conveying its displeasure to APSEZ on being kept in the dark
'Balti' OTT release: When and where to watch
Malayalam action drama 'Balti,' starring Shane Nigam, is set to premiere on Sony LIV on July 10, following its theatrical release. The film, which blends sports, crime, and relationships on the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border, features a story of friendship and Kabaddi. Despite a promising plot and strong performances, the movie didn't perform well at the box office but received praise for its kabaddi sequences and technical aspects.
Woman dies after allegedly falling into well in Kannur
586 held in drug cases in Kozhikode in one month
Kannur Corpn. to press ahead with beach street vending plan
Malayalam translations of stories by Vasily Shukshin released
Case worker terminated from post in child death case, State informs Kerala HC
ED Conducts Raids in Tamil Nadu and Kerala Over Dream Makers Global Money Laundering Case
Chennai, July 2: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) announced on Thursday that it has conducted searches at eight locations in Tamil Nadu and Kerala as part of its investigation into Dream Makers Global Private Limited (DMGPL) for money laundering activities. The company is accused of running a multi-level marketing (MLM) scheme and a Ponzi scheme, allegedly ... Read more ED Conducts Raids in Tamil Nadu and Kerala Over Dream Makers Global Money Laundering Case
K. Anushree elected DYFI Kannur district president
FRC can fix fees only for prescribed MBBS course duration, Kerala High Court told
The submission came in response to a petition by the Kerala Private Medical College Managements Association
Kerala CM says Vizhinjam stake sale done without permission, conveys displeasure to Adani Ports
Kerala's Chief Minister has expressed strong disapproval to Adani Ports regarding a significant stake sale in the Vizhinjam International Port without state government consent. Opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan also questioned the legality of the deal, citing the concession agreement which mandates prior approval for shareholding changes exceeding 25%. The controversy erupts following Adani Group's announcement of a 49% stake sale to Switzerland-based Terminal Investment Ltd.
Epidemic prevention action plan to be launched in Ernakulam
Minister for Higher Education Roji M. John will launch the year-long programme, which will be jointly implemented by the district panchayat and the Health department
MACT awards 1.05 crore to road accident victim
ED recovers documents in raids on firm in T.N., Kerala
The searches, conducted by the EDs Chennai zonal office under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act on June 30, covered premises in Coimbatore, Krishnagiri, Malappuram, and Thrissur
Plea to revive Operation Kubera
Groundwater quality assessment flags elevated nitrate and iron contamination in Kerala
Of the 699 groundwater samples collected from the State, 32 showed nitrate concentrations above the permissible limit of 45 mg/litre. Forty-nine samples showed iron concentrations above the permissible limit
Thasrak celebrates writer O.V. Vijayans birth anniversary
CITIIS 2.0 project to be implemented in Thiruvananthapuram soon
An amount of 9.36 crore, constituting the Union and State government share, has been sanctioned for Phase I of the CITIIS 2.0 programme for improved and integrated solid waste management in the capital city
Chandanappally church swaps fireworks for a home and hope
Parish heeds the Catholicos request to forego fireworks for the church festival in the wake of the Mundakkai fireworks tragedy and redirect the savings towards building homes for deserving families
ThiruvananthapuramKanniyakumari track doubling works: traffic arrangements in place for vehicles
Tree felling on CHR land in Idukki: Forest department will ask Revenue department to take action
Forest department will ask District Collector and Devikulam Subcollector to take action against owner of Gudanpara estate for repeatedly violating lease conditions of cardamom title deeds on Cardamom Hills Reserve
Yet to receive actor Shwetha Menons resignation, says AMMA ad-hoc panel
Kerala govt. draws up action plan to address infrastructure gaps at Palakkad medical college
Government plans to develop medical college into a super-specialty health-care centre by spending about 550 crore
Iconic Chef Shares Lifes Secret Recipe
After battling cancer, Keralas culinary star, Maria Abraham, continues to create memories through food
City water supply: new 100 mld water treatment plant planned at Aruvikkara
Kerala Tourisms Onam fest to begin on August 24
Cardamom prices surge amid production concerns
SFI seeks police probe into cyber campaign against it
Chaos at Kerala University special Senate meeting over anti-democratic actions of V-C
Left-backed members allege V-C does not convene regular Senate, Syndicate, and academic council meetings
Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology opens pay ward facility
The institute, as a matter of policy, has had general wards alone so far. Sixteen of the 40 rooms are currently open for the public
Repeated violations: safety guidelines issued for Nelliampathy tourists
District Collector directs visitors to comply with the guidelines after the District Disaster Management Authority reported violations beyond the Pothundi check post
Shawarma-linked food poisoning strikes Thiruvananthapuram district again
R. Chandrasekharan says the chairperson alone cannot be held responsible for the decisions. His reaction follows the government decision to grant sanction to prosecute him and former KSCDC managing director K.A. Ratheesh in the alleged corruption in the import of raw cashew
YouTuber booked for alleged drunk driving
Survey for Kollam-Dindigul NH 183 upgradation to kick off July 6
Residents plead for widening Thuraiyur-Musiri road to prevent accidents
The 28-km highway stretch from Thuraiyur to Musiri caters to motorists travelling towards the western districts, besides Kerala and Karnataka but it has turned into an accident zone
Monsoon slows Kallayi river rejuvenation project
Kerala Man Suffers Heart Attack In Traffic. 2 Nurses Jump Off Bus, Save Him
The rescue was also made possible by local residents. A passerby took over the wheel after learning that Sinoj was rushing to hospital with chest pain.
Kerala HC Declines to Extend Transit Bail of Viral Kumbh Mela Girl's Husband
Farman is accused of kidnapping her in a case registered by Madhya Pradesh police on a complaint by her father who has claimed that she is a minor
Kerala teacher suspended after assault on Class II student in Kannur; police register case
Teacher allegedly hit the student on the back with his hand for being slow in copying notes from the blackboard
Kerala HC refuses to extend Monalisa's husband's transit bail
The Kerala High Court on Thursday denied a request for extended transit bail to actor Farmaan Khan, whose marriage to a woman who gained fame at the Kumbh Mela, Monalisa, has sparked controversy.
Court observes that the matter has been pending for more than a year. Upon its request, Election Commission of India had approved a Cabinet meeting to finalise draft Kerala Prohibition of Ragging (Amendment) Bill during Kerala Assembly elections. After formation of new State government, three weeks were given to take steps on draft Bill on June 10
Sabarimala gold loss: Former TDB president P.S. Prasanth denies role
Prasanth says the only alleged lapse by certain officials was failing to inform Kerala High Court before sending gold-clad plates to Chennai for replating works in 2025
Contract of 134 Keralas Kudumbashree staff terminated
Order extending contract of other employees till September 30 issued. However, the staff under DAY-NULM project have not got any such relief
Retired SI arrested under POCSO Act for sexually assaulting minor girl in Kerala
HC was informed by the State of Madhya Pradesh that anticipatory bail plea moved by Farmaan Khan had been dismissed by a Special Judge under POCSO Act in Mandleshwar, Madhya Pradesh
Pinarayi Vijayan tears into Adani group over Vizhinjam port share transfer without govt nod
Kerala's Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vijayan has questioned Adani Group's move to sell a 49% stake in the Vizhinjam port to MSC without state government approval. He alleges this violates the agreement and could lead to MSC monopolizing the port, impacting Kerala's revenue. Chief Minister VD Satheesan is urged to clarify the government's stance and actions regarding this illegal share transfer, which Adani Ports touts as a major foreign investment.
Printing press unit gutted in fire in Kochi; none hurt
Cause of blaze yet to be ascertained
Actor Ansiba Hassan approaches court seeking FIR against actor Lakshmipriya, two others
Ansiba had filed a complaint against Lakshmipriya and the two others before SHO of Palarivattom police. She had approached the court, alleging that the police did not take effective action on her complaint
Opposition Leader accuses Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan of showing unnecessary haste and stubbornness to provide tax cuts to liquor companies
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani dines at Chef Regi Mathews Kerala restaurant, Chatti, in New York
The New York City mayor, dined with his wife Rama Duwaji and his parents, filmmaker Mira Nair and scholar Mahmood Mamdani, at Chennai-based Chef Regi Mathews restaurant, Chatti, in Manhattan, which showcases Keralas toddy shop cuisine
Idlis in Manhattan? Kidilum is betting big on Kerala cuisine in New York
At Kidilum, a new restaurant in Manhattans Flatiron district, Chef Vinu Raveendran serves podi idlis, prawn pollichadhu and Alleppey fish curry with toddy, making a confident case for hyper-regional Kerala cuisine in New York
Finance Bill passed 'hurriedly' to give tax benefits to liquor cos: Kerala LoP Vijayan
Leader of Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan accused the UDF government of hastily passing the Finance Bill to benefit liquor companies through tax cuts, disregarding assembly rules. He alleged Chief Minister VD Satheesan was determined to grant these tax benefits, which he believes will lead to increased liquor availability. The Assembly approved the bill, enacting tax proposals from the recent state budget.
Physical Education teacher booked for allegedly assaulting Class 8 student in Kerala
Kerala: Two Drug Peddlers Linked to Film Industry Arrested in Kochi
During the search, police seized 14.63 grams of MDMA from their possession
Dairy farmer injured in wild elephant attack in Keralas Wayanad
NIA cites larger conspiracy in Malappuram explosives seizure; court denies accused anticipatory bail
NIA is investigating seizure of 89,600 gelatin sticks and 1.05 lakh non-electric detonators from a lorry carrying onion sacks at Tirurangadi in Malappuram this February
Kerala govt begins examining Adani proposal to sell 49% stake in Vizhinjam port to MSC Group
Announcement by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited has sparked a controversy in Kerala, with Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan claiming Adani Group had not communicated its decision to State govt and that its approval is mandatory for such a move
A Kerala family has been awarded Rs 2.5 lakh compensation after a public sector bank lost the original Pattayam (land title deed) submitted as security for a Rs 3 lakh agricultural loan. The mother-son duo mortgaged their 2-acre-20-cent land in 2014. When they discovered the document was missing in 2018, they faced significant distress and hardship, leading to the consumer commission's ruling.
Mollywood actor Amith Chakalakkal stars in the upcoming horror series 'Muthassi,' a blend of supernatural thrills and family drama. Set on the Kerala-Karnataka border, the story follows a family tormented by an ancient curse and strange occurrences after the husband's return. Veteran actor KPAC Leela plays the titular role, believed to hold the key to the mystery. The series premieres on OTT on July 3, 2026.
Rabbi says AR Rahman's communal bias claim 'probably does exist'
Singer-songwriter Rabbi Shergill, best known for Bulla Ki Jaana and Tere Bin, has shared his views on music composer AR Rahman's recent remarks hinting at communal bias in the entertainment industry, saying it is difficult to ignore the larger socio-political reality. He also referred to films such as The Kashmir Files and The Kerala Story to explain his point of view.
PIL challenges uploading of Munambam property details to Central portal
Officials count houses, draw maps as Census fieldwork gets under way in Ernakulam
Enumerators begin boundary mapping and building numbering; household data collection to begin in the next phase; personal information collected to remain strictly confidential
