270 grams of suspected brown sugar seized from Assam youths in Kochi
Suspected Bangladeshi national held for illegal stay
17 kg of suspected hybrid ganja seized in Ernakulam; one held
Jackfruit: From poor mans fruit to health food
Thiruvananthapuram: Once known as the poor mans fruit, as it filled the plates of ordinary households across Kerala, jackfruit could soon get a new identity as a health and wellness food, with the Kerala government planning a programme to highlight its medicinal properties. Announcing the move, Kerala Agriculture Minister T Siddique said the government would []
Vulnerability is the heart of good poetry
As noted performance poet, surrealist artist and author Megha Rao prepares for her first workshop in Goa on June 27, she tells NT BUZZ why she has stopped sharing her work on social media and why poetry is a misunderstood art form CHRISTINE MACHADO | NT BUZZ Megha Rao, who is originally from Kerala, first []
Amid political turbulence, Diya Binu keeps her focus on governance
The Pala municipal chairperson is steadily growing into a role that demands far more than her age might suggest
CM releases anthology of essays by former civil servants
Solar rooftops slash household power bills to zero in Kerala, Rajasthan
The Centres flagship rooftop solar initiative is proving effective in reducing household electricity costs
Revised Kerala Budget: additional allocations worth a little over 300 crore announced
UDF governments stance on PM SHRI unconstitutional
The MoU was entered into by the Secretary, Education Department, Government of Kerala, and the Additional Secretary, Department of Education, Government of India, and not in the name of the President and the Governor as mandated under Article 299. Hence, the said MoU is a nullity
Thrikkakara municipality installing fencing along road after fatal fall of girl triggers protests
Twelve-year-old Rihana Kathrine Andrews, a Class VII student, succumbed to severe head injuries after losing control of her bicycle and falling from the elevated road at Mavelipuram in Kakkanad into the premises of an apartment complex below
16 arrested for selling banned tobacco products
State preparing framework to grant industry status to tourism sector: Minister
Calicut varsity to act against self-financing college principals without UGC qualifications
Failure to comply with the instructions or continued deployment of unqualified principals will be viewed as a deliberate violation of university norms, says Registrar
Kerala Chief Minister promises steps to make NoRKs pension distribution effective
He says the government will examine if Life certificate submission for non-resident Keralites pension could be changed from annual to once every two or three years
State mulls post-crash investigation team to investigate major accidents
Congress ward member of the Vadakkanchery grama panchayat in Palakkad too asked to retake oath
CPI demands UDF government to withdraw from PM SHRI scheme
District secretary slams Chief Minister, alleges RSS agenda behind policy move
Failure to display Tourism Ministry and Incredible India logos on publicity materials cited as key lapse
Man held for hurling explosive at police in Thrissur
Accused allegedly attacked officers with crude explosive and pepper spray during Toofan patrol duty
KERA Productive Alliance scheme to strengthen smallholder farmers in Kollam
The initiative will operate under the Productive Alliance Scheme of the Kerala Climate Resilient Agri-Value Chain Modernisation project, ensuring sustainable pricing and secure markets for local farmers
Bishwanath Sinha set to take over as new Chief Secretary
A 1991 batch IAS officer, he had served as Keralas Resident Commissioner in New Delhi. He has two more years of service left and is slated to retire in 2028
Calicut University says no to proposal for research on astrology
Linking a non-scientific subject like astrology with astronomy is not appropriate
Court sentences 65-year-old to 40 years of rigorous imprisonment in Pocso case
The court found him guilty of repeatedly abusing a nine-year-old girl during the last year
CMRL case: ED gets copies of documents collected by SFIO
A special court in Ernakulam had earlier allowed the agency to access the copies of documents collected by the SFIO
Operation Toofan: over 400 arrested in Kozhikode this month
State-wide anti-drug campaign combines enforcement, awareness and rehabilitation efforts; 417 cases were registered and 422 people arrested in Kozhikode during the first 22 days of June
Action taken on complaints related to non-compliance with Maternity Benefit Act: Minister
Bindu Krishna was replying to a submission by Mathew Kuzhalnadan, Muvattupuzha MLA, in the Assembly on steps to ensure that women got six months of maternity leave under the welfare legislation
Fresh showdown at MG University over staff reshuffle
The protesting employees allege that section officers attached to several key administrative wings of the university were transferred arbitrarily to serve narrow political interests
Power-sharing row sparks fresh turmoil in Pala municipality
Independent councillor Maya Rahuls planned resignation from her vice-chairperson post on June 26 is now in jeopardy, as sources indicate she may refuse to step down, complicating the UDFs efforts to finalise a successor amid escalating tensions between Congress and independent members.
Kerala Low-Alcohol Liquor Decision After UDF Talks: CM Satheesan
Opposition leader says consultations with UDF and stakeholders will precede any decision on low-alcohol liquor sales.
CPI(M) urges Centre to withdraw move to include inhabited areas of Western Ghats in ESAs
Kerala High Court rejects plea challenging election of K.C. Venugopal in 2024 Lok Sabha elections
Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader A.M. Ariff who contested against him challenged the Congress MPs victory
Pinarayi seeks CM s intervenion to repatriate body of youth killed in Qatar explosion
Row over tax rates of low-alcohol beverages: UDF will decide, says Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan
Satheesan says low-alcohol beverages as a new category was notified by the LDF government as part of its 2022-23 liquor policy. The present UDF government had merely fixed the tax rates.
Oath Invalid, Kerala Court Orders Fresh Swearing-In For 20 BJP Councillors
The petitioner had argued that elected representatives are required to take the oath either in the name of God or in the name of the Constitution, and that invoking specific deities was contrary to the prescribed oath and constitutional principles.
Kerala Cabinet Names Bishwanath Sinha As Next Chief Secretary
Sinha will take over after incumbent Chief Secretary A Jayathilak retires on June 30.
Congress to launch fierce protests over exam scams and corruption
Anti-youth policies, rampant corruption, and anti-democratic actions of the BJP regime have pushed the future of the nations youth and students into complete darkness, says senior Congress leader Kodikunnil Suresh
Kerala HC Invalidates Oath Taken by 20 BJP Councillors, Orders Fresh Swearing-In
Court says elected representatives must take oath strictly in the name of God or by solemn affirmation as prescribed by law.
COMA seeks regulation of coconut trade to curb illegal transactions
Unchecked inflow and outflow of coconuts and coconut products through informal channels are adversely affecting Keralas coconut industry, says COMA
Two youth killed in bike accident near Nedumbassery in Ernakulam
Deceased identified as Gokul and Ashwin, both in their early 20s and natives of Irinjalakuda, Thrissur
Railways, Cochin Port launch inquiries into dismantling of defunct rail tracks at Willingdon Island
The inquiries started after the track between Q9 Berth of the port and the office of Tata Global Beverages were found dismantled, triggering suspicions about loss of valuable steel rails
The Kerala High Court has declared invalid the oath of office administered to 20 BJP councillors of the Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation after finding that they departed from the statutory form prescribed under the Kerala Municipality Act, 1994, by invoking the names of various deities, political martyrs and ideological symbols during the swearing-in ceremony. The single-judge [] The post Kerala High Court invalidates oath of 20 BJP councillors for invoking deities, political martyrs during swearing-in appeared first on India Legal .
Kerala govt plans multi-layer defence against human-wildlife conflict: Forest Minister
Proposed defensive system to comprise AI-based surveillance and early-warning tools, followed by hanging fences and, where necessary, stronger defensive structures
Kerala Lottery Results Today: Excitement builds as Kerala's DhanaLekshmi DL-58 lottery is set to reveal its winning numbers today, June 24, 2026. A staggering 1 crore awaits the first prize winner, with numerous other substantial prizes also up for grabs. The Kerala State Lotteries Department ensures transparency, with results available online and for official confirmation. Winners are advised on claiming their fortunes.
Kerala CM assures measures to address hardships caused by Kochi Metro second-phase works
Responding to a calling attention motion by Thrikkakara MLA Uma Thomas in Assembly, Satheesan says corrective measures are being taken to ease traffic congestion along Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium-Infopark stretch
Leftist Student Organizations Rally Against UDF Government in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, June 24: After nearly a decade, the streets of Kerala witnessed renewed activity from leftist youth and student organizations. The Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) and the Students Federation of India (SFI) organized statewide protests on Wednesday against the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) government, resulting in clashes with police in several locations. ... Read more Leftist Student Organizations Rally Against UDF Government in Kerala
While Deputy Mayor G.S. Ashanath and councillor R. Vinod took their oath in January in the name of Bharath Matha, some of the councillors took oath in the name of balidaanis. Some chose to take oath in the name of their local deities
Heated Debate in Kerala Assembly Over PM Shri Scheme Leads to Opposition Walkout
Thiruvananthapuram, June 24: A fierce debate erupted in the Kerala Assembly on Wednesday regarding the centrally sponsored PM Shri (Prime Minister Schools for Rising India) scheme. The ruling United Democratic Front (UDF) and the opposition Left Democratic Front (LDF) exchanged accusations of compromising the states interests. The dispute escalated to the point where the opposition ... Read more Heated Debate in Kerala Assembly Over PM Shri Scheme Leads to Opposition Walkout
LDF Walks Out of Kerala Assembly Over PM SHRI Scheme Row
Before the walkout, Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan strongly criticised the UDF government, accusing it of making a shameful surrender on the PM SHRI issue
From Coconut Leaf Ribs to Glory: Kerala Crafts Its Own World Cup
28-Foot trophy lights up Ananganmala nights
Kerala Assembly: Opposition LDF locks horn with UDF over PM SHRI, stages walkout
Both sides accuse the other of surrendering to Sangh Parivar agenda
Kerala to Discuss Wild Animal Control Hurdles With Centre: Forest Minister
The minister said even in cases where a tiger kills a human being, authorities have to establish that it was responsible for the attack and whether it had consumed human flesh before it can be declared a man-eater
V.D. Satheesan writes to his counterparts in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry to join forces sharing to dismantle criminal enterprises that thrive on drug smuggling through joint enforcement and intelligence
Kerala HC invalidates oaths taken in names other than 'God' or solemn affirmation
The Kerala High Court has mandated that elected local representatives must take their oaths strictly as prescribed by law, invalidating oaths that included names beyond 'God' or personal affirmations. The court ruled that invoking specific deities, 'Mother India', or political figures is not permitted. While elections remain valid, affected councillors must retake their oaths correctly within four weeks, with past actions protected for most.
Kerala HC invalidates oaths taken in names other than God or solemn affirmation
High Court declares invalid the oaths of several BJP councillors in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation
Thiruvananthapuram, June 24: Keralas Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has taken significant steps to strengthen the ongoing anti-drug campaign, Operation Storm. He has appealed for increased cooperation from neighboring states to dismantle inter-state drug trafficking networks. In letters addressed to the Chief Ministers of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry, Satheesan emphasized the necessity of real-time intelligence ... Read more Keralas Operation Storm Intensifies: Chief Minister Calls for Inter-State Cooperation to Combat Drug Networks
Impact Lending 2026 roundtable highlights credit gap in Keralas MSME sectors
Event focuses on innovative financing solutions for EVs, FMCG and other sectors
Discovery of new moth genus in Keralas Idukki highlights Western Ghats hidden biodiversity
Known only from Idukki, the species of tiger moth, named Antaram idukki,underscores the need to conserve biodiversity-rich habitats in WesternGhats, say researchers
Bishwanath Sinha appointed Keralas next Chief Secretary
Sinha, who is currently Additional Chief Secretary, Home, is set to replace Chief Secretary A Jayathilak, who will retire on June 30
She states in a Facebook post that the accounts of the past two terms, including ours, should be reviewed, and a forensic audit is necessary for transparency and accountability
The Kerala High Court has dismissed a petition filed by a Thiruvananthapuram resident seeking action against a coconut tree standing on his neighbours property, describing the matter as a classic case of unnecessary litigation arising from a trivial neighbourhood dispute and urging the parties to resolve their differences amicably over a cup of tea or [] The post Kerala High Court dismisses plea seeking action against coconut tree, urges neighbours to settle dispute amicably appeared first on India Legal .
HC bars GIDA from installing kiosks on Queens Walkway
Commercial kiosks on the walkway would impede pedestrian movement and affect fundamental rights, says court
Probe into alleged slapping of a teenage boy by a cop
Rajasthan Anti-Narcotics Task Force Captures Fugitive Smuggler in Kerala After Seven Years
Mumbai, June 23: In a significant victory against interstate drug trafficking, the Rajasthan Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) has apprehended a fugitive smuggler with a reward of 25,000 on his head. This individual had evaded law enforcement for the past seven years while living under a false identity in Kerala. The accused, Ranjit Dayma, also known ... Read more Rajasthan Anti-Narcotics Task Force Captures Fugitive Smuggler in Kerala After Seven Years
Kerala High Court grants K. Sudhakaran time till July 8 to appear before it in person
He had tendered an unconditional apology before the HC regarding his remarks about the HC Bench that quashed a single judges verdict on the murder case of Youth Congress leader S.P. Shuhaib
FIFA Speaks Malayalam: Messis Record Gets Keralas Blessing
The comment section, of the page followed by 63 million people, was flooded with reactions from Malayalis worldwide, many expressing surprise at the post: Reports
Kochi, June 23: Keralas Health Minister K. Muraleedharan achieved a significant administrative victory on Tuesday. The Kerala High Court upheld the governments decision regarding the transfer of Reena in the Directorate of Health Services (DHS) and annulled the order from the Kerala Administrative Tribunal. This ruling comes as a major relief for Muraleedharan, as the ... Read more Kerala High Court Upholds Governments Decision in Reena Transfer Case, Relief for Minister Muraleedharan
Thrissur MLA seeks link bypass, metro extension and Thrissur Package in Budget debate
Rajan Pallan calls for integrated urban planning, tourism circuit and financial relief for Thrissur Corporation
Kerala reports surge in dengue, influenza, leptospirosis cases
159 confirmed dengue cases reported in a single day in State; no let up in shigellosis cases either, with 15 cases reported from five districts
India Hosts First Fun Run for 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games
Thiruvananthapuram, June 23: India has made history by organizing the first-ever Fun Run for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games under the Olympic Council of Asias Asian Games for All initiative. The event took place in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, with over 40,000 participants joining in the celebration. The inaugural ceremony was attended by Union Minister of Youth ... Read more India Hosts First Fun Run for 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games
Keralas Unique Place on Indias Sports Map: Mandaviya
New Delhi, June 23: Over 40,000 participants made history on Tuesday as India hosted the inaugural Fun Run for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, part of the Olympic Council of Asias Asian Games for All initiative, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, inaugurated this historic event at the ... Read more Keralas Unique Place on Indias Sports Map: Mandaviya
Tyndis Biennale to celebrate Malabars maritime, cultural legacy
Kottarakara tragedy reignites public fury over heavy vehicle menace
Speeding and overloading, ignoring mechanical failures, employing inept drivers and gross negligence or corruption within the regulatory system all lead to fatal accidents by tipper trucks
SMA patients parents in Kerala worried about move to buy generic drug for govt. scheme
Kumily panchayat plans to install green check posts in Thekkady
To collect a surcharge from tourist vehicles arriving at the Thekkady
Studentyouth organisations stage march to DEO office, allege police excess and saffron agenda in PM SHRI scheme
Muharram public holiday shifted to June 26 in Kerala
Kerala panel recommends coordinated, surveillance-driven approach to combat infectious diseases
Recommendations submitted to Health Minister K. Muraleedharan. Key measures include launching a three-month mosquito eradication campaign, establishing a Unified Public Health Command Centre for real-time disease monitoring, and addressing staffing shortages within the Health department to bolster epidemic control initiatives.
SPACE project to clear long-abandoned vehicles from police stations in Kerala
The project will be implemented by Kerala Police Housing and Construction Corporation Ltd. in collaboration with Cero, the countrys first government-authorised vehicle recycling initiative
Presence of tiger in Keralas Chinnakkanal poses threat to residents
Local residents reported that a tiger attacked a cow at Eetithery, near BL Ram village in Chinnakkanal, on June 21
Will examine demand for local holiday for Moolam Vallamkali: CM
Nilanadam to chronicle history of Tirunavaya, Mamankam
Youth held for brandishing knife after road accident in Erattupetta
Kerala reports 15 new Shigella cases; June tally rises to 165
Kozhikode, Malappuram and Wayanad have reported the highest number of cases this month
Toddy shop lacked mandatory approvals, reveals inspection
Govt. will look into revision of social security pension guidelines: Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan
Ministers promise strict action to ensure road safety
Kerala Government To Clear Abandoned Vehicles Near Police Stations
The project, with the tagline Reclaim, Renew, Revive, will be implemented by the Kerala Police Housing and Construction Corporation Limited (KPHCC)
Seethathodu, gateway to Gavi, unveils grand tourism plan
The KSEB, in association with the Seethathodu grama panchayat, is set to roll out an ambitious series of tourism diversification projects linked to the Gavi Tourism Circuit
