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The UDFs ray of hope in an uphill battle in Kerala

Kerala local body poll results give the Congress-led United Democratic Front momentum, but Assembly polls could be challenging

The Hindu 14 Jan 2026 12:31 am

Noted Kerala Educationist Majeed Khan Dies At 91

Noted educationist Dr A P Majeed Khan died on Tuesday at a private hospital here following age-related ailments.

NDTV 14 Jan 2026 12:07 am

Kerala Kalolsavam 2026: My Space

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 11:59 pm

BJP Member Gets Elected With Muslim League's Vote In Kerala Panchayat

The alliance resulted in the defeat of a CPM nominee

Deccan Chronicle 13 Jan 2026 10:50 pm

Mayor unveils 50-day action plan for Kochi

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 9:41 pm

Kudumbashrees K-INAM for scaling up women-led agri-food ventures

Minister for Local Self-government M.B. Rajesh will launch K-INAM in Ernakulam on Saturday

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 9:30 pm

87 more primary health centres to become family health centres

The process of transforming PHCs into FHCs has been undertaken in phases by improving physical infrastructure and other facilities, and by creating additional human resources step by step.

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 9:04 pm

Over 3,000 attend Rubfila Palakakd Marathon

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 9:03 pm

Freight train carrying fuel catches minor fire

The fire appeared to have occurred when a crow was electrocuted by the overhead electric line and fell onto the wagon when the train was approaching Thiruvananthapuram

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 8:43 pm

Film bodies to hold a token strike on Jan. 21

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 8:36 pm

First Kudumbashree Snacks Bar opens in Thiruvananthapuram

Kerala Chicken Snacks Bar will serve a host of value-added products

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 8:15 pm

Special trains for Makaravilakku pilgrims

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 8:05 pm

State School Arts Festival diary

A look at the buzz around the fete in Thrissur

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 7:57 pm

Air quality study in Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram yet to take off

The study was recommended by the National Green Tribunal in 2021

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 7:55 pm

All set for Makaravilakku at Sabarimala

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 7:54 pm

CPI(M) slams Aisha Pottys exit

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 7:45 pm

Kerala Kalolsavam 2026 | State school festival, the Olympics of arts, from January 14

The 64th edition of the school arts festival, being held in the cultural capital of Kerala, indeed promises plenty. Nearly 14,000 students will showcase their talent in 249 events

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 7:45 pm

Stage ready for School Kalolsavam

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 7:44 pm

Kerala Kalolsavam 2026: Thrissur all set for a vibrant school fest reminiscent of Pooram

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the 64th Kerala State School Arts Festival. The Exhibition Ground at Thekkinkadu Maidan is the main venue.

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 7:31 pm

UDF walks a tightrope as KC(M) return buzz rattles central Travancore

Congress appears wary of opening a Pandoras box in central Travancore, where any seat-sharing exercise will require balancing the competing claims of rival Kerala Congress factions

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 7:26 pm

Thrissur traders revive night-time shopping to add zest to School Arts Festival

The Thrissur Chamber of Commerce and the districts Vyapari Vyavasayi Ekopana Samithi unit have jointly called on the traders to keep their shops open till 10 p.m.

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 7:16 pm

A lifetime of teaching tribal children without any job security

In the remote Edamalakkudy tribal panchayat, Vijayalakshmi has kept primary education alive for nearly three decades on a meagre salary.

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 7:13 pm

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams to visit Kerala Literature Festival 2026

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams will attend the Kerala Literature Festival 2026.

NewsBytes 13 Jan 2026 5:23 pm

Former CPI(M) MLA P. Aisha Potty joins Congress in Kerala

Aisha Potty formally enters Congress shortly after appearing alongside senior party leaders, including AICC general secretary K.C. Venugopal and Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan, at ongoing day-and-night protest in front of Lok Bhavan

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 3:55 pm

Centre undermining rural workers rights by replacing MGNREGA, says K.C. Venugopal

AICC general secretary inaugurates two-day day-and-night protest by Congress in front of Kerala Lok Bhavan demanding restoration of MGNREGA in its original form with adequate safeguards for labourers

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 3:30 pm

LDF wins rescheduled Onakkoor ward election in Keralas Ernakulam

C.B. Rajeev of CPI(M) wins the seat with a majority of 221 votes

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 3:17 pm

Former CPI(M) MLA Aisha Potty Joins Congress in Kerala

Potty, who represented the Kottarakkara Assembly constituency for three consecutive terms, formally took Congress membership after arriving at the venue of a day-and-night protest organised by the party in front of the Lok Bhavan

Deccan Chronicle 13 Jan 2026 3:01 pm

Rajeev Chandrasekhar Writes To PM Modi, Urges To Rename Kerala As 'Keralam'

In his letter to the Prime Minister, Rajiv Chandrasekhar expressed the hope that all political parties will work together to revive and preserve the rich heritage of Keralam.

News18 13 Jan 2026 2:58 pm

Kerala MLA Rahul Mamkootathil sent to police custody for 3 days in rape case

Prosecution argues that Rahul Mamkootathils custodial interrogation is imperative for recovering evidence, including digital devices he used for his private and social communications with alleged victim from 2020

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 2:36 pm

Kerala unit of BJP extends support to renaming of state; sends letter to PM, CM

Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala unit of the BJP has extended support to the LDF governments move to rename the state as Keralam and sought Prime Minister Narendra Modis intervention for the same. Party state Chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar sent letters to the PM and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, making the partys stand clear in the matter. The 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 .

The Siasat Daily 13 Jan 2026 2:25 pm

Expelled Congress MLA Mamkootathil sent to police custody for 3 days in sexual assault case

A Kerala court has granted custody of expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil to the police for three days in connection with a sexual assault case. Mamkootathil, arrested on Sunday, faces a third sexual assault case registered following a complaint from a woman in Canada. He was previously protected from arrest in two other cases by the Kerala High Court.

The Economic Times 13 Jan 2026 1:07 pm

UDF wins Vizhinjam local body poll in Kerala, wrests control from LDF after a decade

K.H. Sudheer Khan wins by a margin of 83 votes. UDF victory comes as a blow for BJP, which nurtured hopes of securing a majority in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation on its own by winning Vizhinjam ward

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 12:36 pm

Wayanad rehabilitation: CPI(M) accuses Congress of lack of transparency in fund use

Minister M.B. Rajesh says Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan is tying himself in knots trying to explain the lack of transparency in use of significant funds collected by Congress from public in the name of Wayanad landslide rehabilitation

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 11:48 am

ISRO was born in a church in Kerala: The untold story every child should know

India's space agency, ISRO, began its journey in a humble church in Thumba, Kerala, with scientists carrying rockets on bicycles. This resourceful start, driven by determination and a do more with less mindset, laid the foundation for groundbreaking missions like Chandrayaan-1 and Mangalyaan, showcasing ISRO's continued success with limited resources.

The Times of India 13 Jan 2026 10:28 am

Kerala: CM Vijayans Coffee Mug Sparks Buzz at LDF Protest

The phrase had earlier been used by the survivor in the sexual assault case involving LDF MLA Rahul Mamkootathil after his arrest

Deccan Chronicle 13 Jan 2026 9:48 am

Former MP Thomas Kuthiravattam from Kerala dies at 80

A native of Kallissery in Chengannur, he was a well-known face in Kerala politics and had a long association with Kerala Congress

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 9:40 am

Kerala Lottery Result Today LIVE: Sthree Sakthi SS-502 WINNERS For January 13; First Prize Rs 1 Crore!

Kerala Lottery Result Today, January 13, 2026: Sthree Sakthi SS-502 draw winners, prize structure and step-by-step guide to check results and claim prize money.

News18 13 Jan 2026 9:00 am

Byelection to Onakkoor ward held

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 8:06 am

Sabarimala gold theft case: High Court slams TDB, flays SIT for not arresting K.P. Sankara Das

A single Bench was hearing arguments by the prosecution that the gold plating of, among others, the door frames and that of the Dwarapalaka idols had been entrusted to him

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 5:46 am

J&K Kalarippayattu team leaves for National League

Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, Jan 12: The Jammu & Kashmir Kalarippayattu team today left for Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), Kerala, to participate in the National Kalarippayattu League 202526, scheduled to be held on January 17 and 18. The national-level event is being organized by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) in association with the Indian Kalarippayattu Federation, with the aim of promoting and strengthening the traditional martial art across the country. Before departure, a formal flag-off ceremony was held in Jammu. The [] The post J&K Kalarippayattu team leaves for National League appeared first on Daily Excelsior .

Daily Excelsior 13 Jan 2026 4:28 am

Concerns raised over continuing gaps in SIR process

Peoples representatives seek steps to address issues related to SIR draft list, change of polling booths, and enrolment of new voters

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 1:42 am

22 Teams Participate In Boat Races

The participants from Kerala, Telangana, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh vied for the trophy

Deccan Chronicle 13 Jan 2026 12:26 am

Satyagraha sparks political storm in Kerala

PTI Thiruvananthapuram Kerala saw a heated political showdown on Monday as state ministers led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan took to the streets with a Satyagraha, accusing the BJP-led Centre of squeezing the state financially. What followed was a war of words, with the BJP hitting back hard and the Congress keeping its distance, turning []

The Navhind Times 13 Jan 2026 12:16 am

Medical college doctors defer their strike plans by a week following talks with govt.

The doctors had announced on Monday morning that academic activities in all government medical colleges across Kerala would grind to a halt from Tuesday

The Hindu 13 Jan 2026 12:12 am

Kerala's Ruling LDF Accuses Centre Of Stalling State's Development Momentum

CM Pinarayi, Cabinet colleagues lead satyagraha against Centre's `vendetta' politics

Deccan Chronicle 12 Jan 2026 10:34 pm

None from Kerala among Kogilu Layout evictees: BJP

The Times of India 12 Jan 2026 10:27 pm

Paddy procurement to begin soon

Rice mills to collect paddy procured by Supplyco in all districts, except Palakkad, where paddy will be procured through cooperative societies

The Hindu 12 Jan 2026 9:01 pm

HIV infections among Kerala youth increasing at an alarming rate, says Veena George

New cases of HIV among those in the 15-24 year age group, which was 9% in 2022, had risen to 14.2% in 2024. This figure was 15.4% between April and October in 2025

The Hindu 12 Jan 2026 9:00 pm

Govt. decision to raise prisoners wage flayed

The Hindu 12 Jan 2026 8:48 pm

Toll collection on Vengalam-Ramanattukara stretch of NH likely to begin soon at Pantheerankavu

Six-laning works on the Vengalam-Ramanattukara stretch of the Kozhikode bypass were completed last year covering about 28 kilometres

The Hindu 12 Jan 2026 8:46 pm

Notice issued to Rahul Easwar

The police had sought cancellation of his bail, stating that he had violated bail conditions by insulting the survivor in sexual assault case yet again

The Hindu 12 Jan 2026 8:44 pm

Celebration of student creativity from Jan. 14

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to inaugurate five-day State School Arts Festival. Reflecting Thrissurs famed Pooram grandeur, the opening ceremony will feature traditional Pandi Melam and a vibrant Kudamattam with 64 children symbolically representing the 64th edition of the Kalolsavam

The Hindu 12 Jan 2026 8:36 pm

Three killed in car-bus collision

The Hindu 12 Jan 2026 8:36 pm

Odakkuzhal award for literary critic E.P. Rajagopalan

He won the award for his literary criticism work, Ulkatha, published in August 2021

The Hindu 12 Jan 2026 8:34 pm

Man, woman found dead inside home

The Hindu 12 Jan 2026 8:30 pm

Sabarimala comes under thick security blanket

Pilgrims have been asked to view the Makara Jyothi only from designated viewpoints at Pandithavalam, Saramkuthi and the U-turn area and avoid gathering at unsafe hilltop locations

The Hindu 12 Jan 2026 8:18 pm

School arts festival gold cup gets rousing welcome in Thrissur

Trophy procession draws massive public participation. Public representatives, students, teaching and non-teaching staff, officials of the Education department, PTA members, and local residents joined the march, turning it into a vibrant celebration

The Hindu 12 Jan 2026 8:16 pm

Kerala actor rape case: court slams survivors counsel for her conduct during trial, lawyer terms it unfortunate

Court makes the remarks while considering a contempt of court petition filed by the survivor in the case against former Director General of Police R. Sreelekha

The Hindu 12 Jan 2026 8:16 pm

Vizhinjam ward election held

The ward witnessed 66.97% polling, with 8,912 out of the 13,307 voters casting their votes. If BJP wins, it will secure the simple majority figure of 51 in the 101-ward Corporation. The election also holds strategic importance for the LDF and the UDF, both of which aim to bolster their representation in standing committees.

The Hindu 12 Jan 2026 8:16 pm

Rubber farmers to be provided assistance for replacing low-yield trees under KERA Project

Farmers in six districts will receive financial assistance of 75,000 per hectare for the replanting scheme under the project

The Hindu 12 Jan 2026 8:12 pm

Missing girl located in Hyderabad

The Hindu 12 Jan 2026 7:59 pm

Samastha vice president passes away

He was suffering from age-related ailments

The Hindu 12 Jan 2026 7:56 pm