`Beef recipes and hate messages in my DM`: The Kerala Story 2 actor Ulka Gupta
In an exclusive chat with mid-day, Ulka Gupta addresses the controversy around The Kerala Story 2, revealing she received hate messages and even beef recipes after the trailer release. She also reacts to Anurag Kashyaps dig, saying films are meant to spark debate
Kerala gets 360 crore under Centres SASCI scheme for compliance reforms
The amount, to be released in a single instalment, recognises the Keralas structured efforts to reduce regulatory burdens and improve its investment climate
Local Congress leaders demand that son of Kollam MP N.K. Premachandran be fielded to ensure UDF victory. Citing current nominees low chances, around 38 leaders petition Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan
Governors should examine Bills within reasonable time: Goa Governor
Goa Governor Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju was speaking to a group of journalists from Kerala who visited the Lok Bhavan in Panjim last week as part of a press tour
Summer heat pushes up Keralas daily power consumption
As per Power department projections, average daily consumption in March is likely to touch 103.5 million units (mu), and that of April and May, 111.7 mu and 96.4 mu respectively
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Kerala CPI(M) veteran G. Sudhakaran signals break with party after 63 years
In a Facebook post, Sudhakaran says he has not applied for membership scrutiny (an annual intra-party exercise) because he feels the CPI(M)s State and district (Alappuzha) leadership has spurned and ridiculed him
The Kerala Story 2 row: Vipul Shah hits back at Sudipto Sen, defends CBFC clearance
The Kerala Story 2 row: Vipul Shah hits back at Sudipto Sen, defends CBFC clearance
Kerala : Pvt Hospital Nurses Strike For Rs 40,000 Minimum Wage Demand
The strike was called by the United Nurses Association (UNA), which also organised a march to the secretariat here as part of the protest.
Kerala Nurses Strike: Why they are protesting, key demands and what will be affected
Kerala Nurses Strike: Nurses in Kerala's private hospitals have begun an indefinite strike, demanding a minimum monthly salary of Rs 40,000 and the implementation of pending wage revisions. The United Nurses Association is leading the protest, citing dissatisfaction with pay structures last updated in 2018. Concerns about a rain drain of skilled professionals seeking better opportunities abroad are also highlighted.
Kerala SSLC 2026 to commence on March 5; 4.17 lakh students set to appear across 3,031 centres
Keralas SSLC examinations will begin on March 5, 2026, with 4,17,497 students set to appear across 3,031 centres. While exams in Kerala and Lakshadweep will proceed as scheduled, Gulf centre tests have been deferred due to security concerns. Higher Secondary and Vocational exams will run parallelly, with results expected in May.
Farmer in Keralas Wayanad dies in suspected elephant attack
According to local residents, the victim had gone to drive off an elephant that had entered his farm. However, as he did not return, they checked and found him lying on the ground with elephant footprints around him
SKIMVB Result 2026 OUT at result.samastha.info: Samastha Kerala Islamic Medical and Vocational Board has announced the 2026 Public Examination Results. Students can now check their scorecards online. The results are available for Classes 5, 7, 10, and 12. A total of 166,840 students appeared for the exams, with 160,945 successfully passing. Candidates need their roll number to access their marks.
After The Kerala Story, Sudipto Sen dives into darker theme with Charak
Sudipto Sens upcoming film Charak explores child sacrifice linked to faith and occult practices rooted in the Charak festival. Calling such obscurantism dangerous, Sen says he makes films to confront disturbing realities, even if they intentionally hurt some viewers
Ex-Navy official Held With 1.2 kg Ganja,10 Cannabis Plants In Kerala
A team of the Excise Enforcement and Anti-Narcotic Special Squad, led by Circle Inspector A Sebastian, carried out the inspection based on a tip-off.
SKIMVB Public exam result 2026 declared for 5th, 7th, 10th & 12th classes: Direct link to check here
The Samastha Kerala Islamic Medical and Vocational Board has announced the Public Examination Results 2026 for Classes 5, 7, 10 and 12 on its official website. Of the 1,66,840 students who appeared, 1,60,945 cleared the exams. Results for Boarding and General categories are now accessible online, with detailed steps provided to download scorecards.
Sabarimala gold case: Kerala court grants statutory bail to former TDB president A. Padmakumar
Mr. Padmakumar is a former CPI(M) MLA and had served as TDB president when the decision was taken to hand over Sabarimala artefacts for replating to prime accused Unnikrishnan Potti in 2019
Kerala private sector nurses go on strike; services at 490 hospitals and clinics hit
They seek higher pay, improved staffing levels to reduce workload, better patient-caregiver ratio and end to alleged arbitrary lay-offs
Ex-Navy official arrested with 1.2 kg of ganja, cannabis plants in Kerala
The accused, identified as Binu V. William, was nabbed during a search conducted at his residence in Poomkavu based on a tip-off
The Kerala Story 2 box office Day 5: Film crosses Rs 16 crore mark after Holi boost
The Kerala Story 2 box office Day 5: Film crosses Rs 16 crore mark after Holi boost
Kerala Lottery Result Today: Dhanalekshmi DL-42 lottery result will be declared today, on Wednesday, March 4. Check the live updates and full list of winning numbers from 3 pm.
Father had got 46 cents of land from family partition; he gifted the land to wife; wife registers a Will excluding one son from getting a share in this land; son challenges his mothers Will excluding him from this land; Kerala HC rules in mothers favour. Read below to know why the son lost this case.
AIFF fines Mohun Bagan for spectator misconduct
Kolkata, March 3: The All India Football Federations disciplinary committee has fined Mohun Bagan Super Giants and ordered that the teams next Indian Super League (ISL) game against Odisha FC be played in an empty stadium for spectator misconduct during their home match against Kerala Blasters on February 14. The club said it has accepted []
District administration offers comprehensive assistance to Aneeshs family
Live-in couple from Kerala arrested with drugs worth Rs 11cr
Human-animal conflict at Aralam farm: HC directs Chief Secretary to submit roadmap
Ernakulam GHs new Gastroenterology unit faces fund crunch, staff shortage
Thrust on education in Kannur district panchayat Budget
Ancient laterite rock-cut chamber unearthed at Panayal in Kasaragod
Police, MVD inform SHRC of steps taken to address traffic woes in Kochi city
72-year-old man loses 81 lakh in alleged cyber fraud in Kochi
Mother and Child Super Speciality Block inaugurated at Ernakulam MCH
CM to open District Police Chiefs office complex in Kannur
The terms of the Assemblies in all these States end between May and June; the schedule could be announced any time after March 10 when the poll body completes its visit to West Bengal
Father, son electrocuted in illegal electric fence in Nagaroor
Arjun Pandian takes charge as Kasaragod Collector
Tributes pour in for Former Union Minister K.P. Unnikrishnan
Flames of devotion burn bright at Attukal Pongala
On Tuesday, the penultimate day of the 10-day Attukal Pongala festival, the feverish excitement that had gripped the city for days reached a crescendo with thousands of women offering pongala
M.K. Raghavan urges Centre to ensure safety of Indian expatriates amid Gulf tensions
New managing director for Oil Palm India
Verdict on bail application of former Travancore Devaswom Board president expected on March 4
Having already secured statutory bail last month in a related case involving the theft of gold from the Sabarimala Ayyapa temples doorframe, a favorable ruling on Wednesday will pave the way for Padmakumars release from prison
Two stabbed during Chinakkathoor Pooram
PIL seeks removal of Kerala from the title of The Kerala Story 2 Goes Beyond
Petitioners seeks a High Court directive to the Centre and to the CBFC to permit screening of the film with a disclaimer that it was based on a purely fictional theme
Veena George makes first public appearance amid speculations over candidature
Wearing a neck collar, the Minister inaugurated the Arogyam Anandam Fest in Pathanamthitta
Men Too Have Dignity: Kerala High Court Allows Correction Of Fathers Name In Birth Certificate
The case involved a woman seeking to replace her ex-husbands name with that of her new husband as the father of her daughter born during an adulterous relationship.
Brahmapuram, Manakkakadavu stretches of Kadambrayar hit by high coliform levels
Kollam district panchayat budget focusses on infra and health
New genus and species of blind miniature fish discovered in Assam
Newly-discovered species of fish, living in a hand-dug well in a village in Assam, has been named Gitchak nakana. Complete absence of a skull roof is its most bizarre feature. In a departure from almost all other bony fish, the top of its brain is covered only by skin rather than bone
Thousands of Women Take Part in Attukal Pongala Festival in Keralas Capital
Festival showcases real Kerala Story; mosques, churches open their premises for Hindu devotees
Two new earthworm species discovered in Silent Valley
Former prosecutor P.K. Haridas passes away
Treatment begins for Thrissur man who lost vision after alleged medical negligence
Partial reopening of airspace brings respite to stranded passengers
Kerala received over a dozen flights from different locations in West Asia, mainly carrying stranded passengers
Nod for construction of Lower Chatta Munnar dam
ACM India award for Amritapuri Campus
Guruvayur Devaswom post speculation swirls as A.V. Gopinathan meets CM
LDF moves early in Kottayam as UDF grapples with seat sharing
Kudumbashree K-Inam products to strengthen food security: Minister K. Rajan
Forceps in abdomen controversy: woman discharged from private hospital in Kochi
State policy is to strengthen public sector enterprises: P. Rajeeve
Panel to study issues of specialist teachers
ISL: Mohun Bagan hit with stadium closure for 'spectator misconduct'
Mohun Bagan Super Giants have been fined and hit with a full stadium closure for their upcoming game against Odisha FC on March 6. The Kolkata giants have been found guilty of 'spectator misconduct' during their season opener against the Kerala Blasters on February 14.
Watch: Attukal Pongala: Worlds largest womens religious gathering lights up Kerala
Hotel owner arrested for assaulting employee in Valiyathura
Chithranjali Studio: inauguration of first phase redevelopment on March 4
Congress inches closer to finalising candidate list for Assembly polls in Kerala
The partrys Central Election Committee is set to review the initial list of candidates next week. The KPCC has submitted a list featuring several incumbent MLAs and prominent figures. With Congress planning to contest at least 60 constituencies, the party faces critical decisions on candidate selections, particularly in Palakkad.
Minister terms Centres decision an acknowledgement of operational efficiency displayed by Kerala in power sector
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Madras High Court restrains unlawful broadcasting of The Kerala Story 2
The Madras High Court restrained unlawful online and cable broadcasts of The Kerala Story 2 after its theatrical release. Producer Vipul Shah said the sequel was driven by the need to highlight a larger issue, not franchise strategy
Veena George assault case: Kerala Students Union activists denied bail
The accused will be produced before the court again on March 5
KITE launches QR code-based mobile app for real-time tracking of higher secondary exams in Kerala
KITE-QTrack app is designed to provide real-time tracking and monitoring of the entire higher secondary examination process from opening of question paper packets at exam centres to dispatch of answer scripts to valuation camps
Art, activism unite Keralas Malappuram against war in West Asia
It's Not a Marketing Gimmick: Vipul Shah on Making 'The Kerala Story 2'
The film depicts the stories of three Hindu women from different states who defy their families to marry Muslim men and are subsequently forced to convert.
Attukal Pongala celebrations: The festival is being celebrated at the Attukal Bhagavathy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
Kerala Lottery Result Today: The Kerala State Lotteries Department has conducted the high-stakes draw for the Sthree-Sakthi SS-509 weekly lottery today, March 3, 2026. The event, held at Gorky Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram, featured a grand first prize of 1 crore.
Kerala Class 10 And 12 Exams Postponed In Middle East, Students Asked To Submit Applications
Kerala Exams Postponed 2026: Students who are unable to appear for the examinations due to flight disruptions, local restrictions arising from the unrest and other issues have been advised to submit applications at the earliest.
How 'Micro-Minority' Demand Could Fracture Christian Unity Ahead of Kerala Polls
A micro-minority framework risks shifting attention from caste-based exclusion to religious-category bargaining.
Kerala postpones SSLC and Higher Secondary exams in Middle East centres amid unrest
The Government of Kerala has postponed select SSLC (Class 10) and Higher Secondary (Class 12) examinations scheduled in Middle East centres due to escalating unrest in parts of West Asia. Education Minister V. Sivankutty said exams slated between March 5 and 7 have been deferred citing security concerns and travel disruptions. Revised dates will be announced later, and affected students can apply through their schools for consideration to safeguard their academic future.
Rent a Tree, an agri-startup from Kochi, provides mango trees for lease across India
Rent a Tree manages 250 acres of Alphonso mango farms in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala, catering to over 160 customers with rentals starting at 10,300
Jairam Ramesh: Delimitation will 'punish' south for population control
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh raises concerns over delimitation and central fund distribution. He argues southern states controlling population should not lose parliamentary seats. Ramesh criticizes the BJP's approach to federalism, accusing it of centralizing power. He believes the BJP aims to prevent Congress victories in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, potentially aiding the LDF in Kerala.
Attukal Pongala: Thousands of devotees gear up to offer Pongala in Kerala capital
Churches, mosques and residents opened their doors to devotees, who set up open brick hearths to cook the sacrament, an offering of rice and jaggery
Law student killed, 3 injured in car crash near Tamil Nadu's Anna University
A law college student from Kerala was killed and three others injured when their car collided with a cab making a U-turn near Anna University. The victims, students of Ambedkar Law College, were traveling from Nungambakkam to Taramani. Investigations into the accident are currently underway.
Former Union Minister and senior Congress leader K.P. Unnikrishnan no more
He was the MP for Vadakara in Kozhikode from 1971 to 1996, representing three political parties. He first entered the Upper House of Parliament in 1971 on a Congress ticket
The Kerala Story 2 box office Day 4: Film sees dip, earns Rs 12.8 crore
The Kerala Story 2 box office Day 4: Film sees dip, earns Rs 12.8 crore
Kerala Lottery Result Today: Sthree Sakthi SS-509 lottery result will be declared today, on Tuesday, March 3. Check the live updates and full list of winning numbers from 3 pm.
Meet the people powering Keralas marine turtle conservation
How Keralas community-led conservation efforts are saving the Olive Ridley turtles
A daughter's claim to gold ornaments in a joint bank locker was dismissed by the Kerala High Court. The court ruled that a registered Will takes precedence over an 'either or survivor' clause in bank locker agreements. This means assets can be willed to a third party without the joint holder's consent.
From music to microbes: How Kerala-based Kumbayah Kombucha is brewing real kombucha for India
Founded by Arvind Mohan and Ashvini Birghoffer, Kerala-based Kumbayah Kombucha's drink is available all over Kerala , Madurai, Coimbatore, Chennai, Pondicherry, Bengaluru and Hyderabad.
