Eatery in Kochi shut down after nearly 50 hit by suspected food poisoning
Man held on charge of attempted sexual assault in Perumbavoor
GTECH promises platform to redeploy employees hit by CorroHealth lay-offs
Kerala celebrates NASA astronaut Anil Menons historic journey to ISS
How Technopark in Thiruvananthapuram is soaking in the spirit of FIFA World Cup 2026
Companies in Technopark have organised an array of events such as Jersey Day, penalty shootout, fans tournament, prediction contests, and quiz ever since the tournament began
Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala to meet Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Wednesday
To seek support for Kerala governments anti-drug enforcement drive, Operation Toofan
Kochi Corporation writes to Railways seeking land for High Court parking facility
Jacobite Church reiterates call for dialogue, seeks end to litigation
Mor Theophilose to be installed as first Metropolitan for new Thiruvananthapuram region on Wednesday (July 15, 2026)
Opposition walks out of Kozhikode Corporation Council over shifting of fire station
State to accord Ayurveda equal status with allopathy: Muraleedharan
Pro Vice-Chancellors appointment in Calicut University kicks up a row
Kerala Minister Bindhu Krishna says photos of her body circulated online
Minister says she was shocked that such a photograph could be taken while she was attending an official programme with students and teachers
PSC exam irregularities: Crime Branch seeks documents
Investigators have sought records related to the controversial State Planning Board examinations, including the question paper, answer key, list of candidates who took the examination, details of those shortlisted for interviews, and information related to the on-screen marking process
As many as 1,741 entries have been received for the festival. The process of selecting documentaries and short films for the competition, non-competition and Malayalam non-competition categories is in progress
Jaleel targets IUML Ministers over language gaffes
Reacting to recent controversy in Mannarkkad, former Higher Education Minister says his gesture was only a light-hearted act by a teacher; he rejects claims of falling student standards in last decade, says mistakes among learners and leaders have existed across generations
HC dismisses accuseds plea to keep Abhimanyu murder trial in abeyance
The petitioners approached the HC, challenging an order of the Ernakulam Sessions Court that had rejected a similar plea they filed to defer the trial
Photos Misused On Social media Kerala Minister Faces Harassment
The minister said the incident took place in a school during a function held on July 6.
CPI seeks timely completion of Kozhikode railway station redevelopment
Malappuram school library brings books to readers doorsteps
Crime Branch to probe alleged audio clip on 2018 Kerala floods
Sabarimala airport project returns to spotlight amid legal uncertainty
VACB questions Swapna Suresh in Life Mission bribery case
The questioning comes as the VACB prepares to submit its chargesheet in a case that involves allegations of kickbacks related to the government housing project intended for flood victims.
El Nio effect: Spices Board confirms dip in cardamom production in Idukki
According to IMD data, the normal rainfall in Idukki during the monsoon season up to July 14 is 1,096.6 mm, but the district received only 492 mm
Virus wins Nooranad Haneef Sahitya Puraskaram
Munnar DFO to issue final order on seizure of earth mover of tribal man within one week
DFO Saju Varghese says proceedings under Section 61A of Forest Conservation Act will be completed within one week; owner of vehicle says Forest department did not provide any assurance during meeting regarding its return
Congress government in Kerala displaying soft Hindutva tendencies: CPI(M)
CPI(M) Central Committee, in a review of its debacle in Kerala Assembly polls and its continued marginalisation in West Bengal, has identified shortcomings in campaign and selection of candidates as reasons for partys defeat
Pinarayi releases counter white paper, challenges UDF claims on Keralas economy
Contrary to UDFs allegations, he says public debt grew at a slower pace during LDFs decade-long tenure than during the previous UDF governments rule. Speaking after releasing White Paper of Facts prepared by the AKG Centre for Research and Studies, Leader of the Opposition accuses the UDF administration of deliberately distorting financial data to mislead the public
SIT probe into Sabarimala theft cannot be interfered with, says Muraleedharan
New building at Neendakara Taluk Hospital to be fully operational by September 30
Project is being executed by Kerala State Housing Board with an investment of 28.24 crore; new two-storey main hospital block is designed to house state-of-the-art medical facilities, including 113 beds
Jalaj Saxena returns to Kerala
The BCCI clearance for his shift from Maharashtra came on the eve of the Kerala Cricket League player auction
Cashew dept. Secretary tenders revised unconditional apology before Kerala High Court
In his affidavit, Mr. Biju admitted that on July 2, he had issued the order without the degree of care, deliberation and application of mind that he should have exercised.
Contractual appointment of ex-servicemen as gatemen at level crossings irks many
The Railway Board has approved the appointment of around 7,220 ex-servicemen on a contractual basis for the post of gateman in the Engineering department
Amid wrangle,LDF lays groundwork for CPI-CPI(M) detente over Kerala Deputy Opposition Leader post
T.P. Ramakrishnan, who held a brief closed-door meeting with the CPI State Secretary Binoy Viswam, signalled that the rapprochement was not immediately at hand. He said the discussions were in their nascent stages and denied any rift in the coalition. Viswam merely stated that CPI and CPI(M) pursued the same politics
BJP Councillor In Kerala Takes Oath In Central Jail
The oath-taking happened a day after the Kerala High Court directed the state to arrange the ceremony inside the prison. Sugathan was among 20 BJP councillors of the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation whose oaths were declared invalid by the Kerala High Court on June 24
Kerala: PNG gas leak in Thiruvananthapuram after road work damages pipeline
An officer from Chackai fire station said that information of the gas leak was received around 12.50 pm and a team was immediately dispatched to the area
Police have taken into custody a person who was present in the house at the time of the incident
When debris came crushing: How rains and undisposed mud led to a disaster in Wayanad
A devastating mudslide in Wayanad, Kerala, was triggered by heavy rains and poor construction practices, resulting in multiple casualties.
KAU organises financial literacy programme for farmers in collaboration with RBI and lead bank
The programme was conducted as part of the Experiential Learning Programme of the final-year B.Sc. (Hons.) Co-operation & Banking students with the objective of disseminating financial literacy among farmers
Gas pipeline leak during roadwork in Kerala capital sparks panic
The leak, which occurred on KIMS Road at Kumarapuram, was soon brought under control by Fire and Rescue Services personnel. Officials have confirmed that there is presently no danger to the public
Endless ordeal: On the Kerala actor rape case
Bringing all conspirators to justice is a must to build faith in the system
T.N. teen tourist stabbed after late-night music dispute in Keralas Varkala; two arrested
South India's top police chiefs and central intelligence heads gathered at a high-level summit to integrate Operation Toofan: The Narco Hunt into a seamless cross-border anti-narcotics grid. Launched by Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala within hours of assuming office, the mission has evolved into one of India's most comprehensive anti-drug initiatives, with five southern states agreeing to establish a permanent joint coordination mechanism to combat interstate narcotics trafficking. South India's top police chiefs and central intelligence heads gathering at Thiruvananthapuram for Operation Toofan High Level Summit chaired by Home Minister Ramesh Chennnithala Officially inaugurated by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan at the beginning of the current academic year, Operation Toofan is now entering its next phase through a unified operational framework aimed at strengthening intelligence sharing, coordinating enforcement, and enhancing interstate cooperation against organised drug networks. The Operation Toofan Summit, chaired by Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala, brought together top regional police chiefs, including Kerala DGP Ravada Azad Chandrasekhar IPS, Tamil Nadu DGP Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal IPS, Puducherry DGP Shalini Singh IPS, and Karnataka ADGP R. Hitendra IPS. Elite central enforcement agencies were also represented by NCB Deputy Director General R. Sudhakar, DRI Additional Director General K. Padmavathi, Customs Preventive Commissioner T. Tiju, and SIB Joint Director Don K. Jose. Concluding the high-level briefings, IG and Operation Toofan Nodal Officer Putta Vimaladithya, IPS, presented the core operational strategies and timelines for the new interstate alliance. Under Operation Toofan, each state decided to appoint a nodal officer (SP rank or above) to coordinate joint crackdowns on road, rail, air, and sea smuggling. A major focus will be on tackling courier networks and " mid-route train drops " that bypass station security. Internally, Kerala is expanding its DANSAF force and establishing 12 new specialised NDPS courts to fast-track convictions. " The drug mafia operates without borders—and from this day forward, so will our response ," Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala stated. He recently held direct talks with Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, strategically linking Kerala's operational framework with Karnataka's efforts to eliminate illicit networks. As the next major operational step, Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge will arrive in Kerala on July 15 for crucial bilateral talks with Chennithala to finalise joint border-control protocols between the two states. Operation Toofan structurally attacks the problem from multiple angles. It is divided into four human-centric pillars: Toofan Strikes for aggressive enforcement, Toofan Warriors for mass civic mobilisation, Toofan Care focusing on rehabilitation, and the newly integrated Toofan Jagaran—a comprehensive mass-awareness initiative designed to keep the entire nation vigilant against the encroachment of illicit networks without borders or barriers. Moving forward, Operation Toofan will expand its reach through high-level visits to the Chief Ministers and Home Ministers of all neighbouring southern states to finalise bilateral security pacts. Administratively, Operation Toofan is drawing widespread acclaim as a practical regional model for zero-tolerance drug enforcement. The collaborative multi-state framework directly supports the multi-agency approach consistently advocated by the Union Home Ministry in national NCORD forums to dismantle cross-border cartels. The mission will interface directly with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi to request critical statutory amendments to federal anti-narcotics laws, specifically focusing on plugging legal loopholes. Within 24 hours of the summit, coordinated enforcement operations under Operation Toofan resulted in the registration of 57 narcotics cases and the arrest of 58 individuals. Drawing on his decades of legislative experience as a four-time Member of Parliament and former Kerala Minister for Home and Rural Development, senior Indian National Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala is leveraging his administrative experience to foster seamless interstate cooperation across South India, positioning Operation Toofan as a common anti-drug platform for the region.
Kerala BJP Councillor Takes Oath From Jail in State First
This is the first time in Kerala's political history that an elected representative has taken the oath of office from inside a prison
Kerala actor assault case: High Court rejects prime accused Sunils plea to suspend jail term
Division Bench holds that finding of Ernakulam Sessions Court is reasonable and that there are no grounds to justify suspension of petitioners sentence
Actor Assault Case: Kerala HC Rejects Pulsar Suni's Plea to Suspend Sentence
The case relates to the abduction and sexual assault of a Malayalam actor in Kochi in February 2017, which drew widespread attention after Malayalam actor Dileep was named as an accused in the alleged conspiracy related to the assault
Rift in AMMA: No end to impasse in Kerala film body as rival camps hold firm
Deadlock continues following stay by Ernakulam Munsiff court on functioning of AMMA ad-hoc committee
Who is Anil Menon, the Indian-origin NASA astronaut of Malayali descent set to travel to space?
Anil Menon, NASAs first astronaut of Malayali origin, embarks on a historic ISS mission, conducting groundbreaking research in space.
Kerala BJP councillor detained under KAAPA retakes oath inside prison in unprecedented move
Kerala High Court earlier permitted KAAPA detainee R. Sugathan to take oath in Viyyur jail; political row erupts over unprecedented ceremony
Vietnam: Maiden Air Travel Ends in Tragedy for Andhra Resident
Of the 15 victims, 10 were from Tamil Nadu, three were from Andhra Pradesh, and two were from Kerala.
Gold paste worth 2 crore seized from Tamil Nadu couple at Kochi airport
Gold was concealed inside the stitched waistline of the trousers worn by the the accused
Mortal remains of Kerala couple killed in Vietnam boat tragedy arrive in State
A year after 'Nila', Kerala's HEX20 reaches space again
Thiruvananthapuram-based HEX20 successfully launched its second satellite, KOYO, for Taiwan's National Central University. This mission follows their first satellite launch last year, marking another significant achievement. KOYO's successful deployment and signal reception confirm its operational status in space. The company has six more missions scheduled for launch within the next twelve months. HEX20 continues to establish itself as a reliable global satellite mission partner.
Kerala sets up expert panel to review and restructure KIIFB
The committee has been given three months to submit its report.
TDB submits progress report before Kerala HC on digital transformation
Keralaappoints new Special Govt. Pleader for Devaswom
VCK's Thirumavalavan pitches DMK-TVK front against BJP
Thol Thirumavalavan urged DMK and TVK to unite against the BJP. He suggested a national front model similar to Kerala and West Bengal. The DMK rejected this proposal, citing political rivalry in Tamil Nadu. Thirumavalavan criticized the DMK's handling of allies and seat-sharing. He also expressed concern over the future of Dravidian politics and BJP's exploitation.
Concern as district records five leptospirosis deaths in July
The district recording five leptospirosis deaths in the first 13 days of July, the highest in the State
Panel headed by Sudha Pillai to study Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board revamp
The tenure of the five-member committee is three months from the date of the July 13 order. The panel will also examine the resource mobilisation strategy adopted by KIIFB
Kerala University to undertake comprehensive survey of land holdings
Bodies of 15 Indians killed in Vietnam boat tragedy arrive in Mumbai
The bodies of fifteen Indian nationals killed in Vietnam's boat tragedy have arrived in Mumbai. Ten victims were from Tamil Nadu, three from Andhra Pradesh, and two from Kerala. One Indian national remains hospitalized in Phu Quoc after a medical procedure. The speedboat carrying thirty-two Indian tourists capsized near Phu Quoc Island on Friday. Vietnamese authorities have ordered an investigation into the incident and detained the operator.
Weather tomorrow July 14: India's weather on Tuesday, July 14, will be highly uneven with monsoon activity. Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are expected in eastern and northeastern states. Uttarakhand remains on alert for very heavy rainfall and potential landslides. Delhi and Uttar Pradesh will likely experience isolated showers and continued warm conditions. Western and northwestern regions will see subdued monsoon activity with scattered rainfall.
Father, daughter die in suspected suicide in Kunnamkulam
Wife and son remain critical
Kerala PSC examination irregularities: Crime Branch team visits PSC headquarters
Investigators record detailed statement of complainants who secured the third and fifth ranks respectively in the recruitment process for Chief (Industry and Infrastructure) at State Planning Board
Nishad Moidu appointed Scouts and Guides Commissioner
29 school bus drivers booked for drunk driving in Ernakulam Range
Vietnam boat tragedy: bodies of Kerala couple to be brought back on July 14
Kerala HC allows BJP councillor R. Sugathan to take oath in Viyyur jail
The Thiruvananthapuram Corporation councillor is under a six-month preventive detention under the Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act. He was among the 20 BJP councillors who had been directed by the High Court to retake their oaths following procedure violations. 19 councillors retook their oaths
Four council meetings to set stage for no-confidence battle at Pala
The move has added a fresh political dimension to an already bitter power struggle between the Congress and the independent collective
After KOYO, Technopark-based HEX20 lines up six satellite missions, including MAYA-V1 and DINK-N1
Thiruvananthapuram-based space-tech start-ups launches in the coming months include NILA III, SAISI, COSPAR-1, and a lander module
YIMS students commemorate S. Janaki
Vice-principal Rev. Joseph Olikkalkoonal delivered the commemorative lecture
LDF, UDF criticise Sugathans Viyyur jail swearing in
Child rights panel files case against Jaleel over student reprimand
The former Minister allegedly rebuked a student and held his ear during a felicitation function. He says he often use humour, friendly admonition and conversation to encourage students while pointing out their shortcomings. MSF accuses Jaleel of publicly humiliating the student.
Wild elephant found dead in Keralas Chinnakkanal
Devikulam range officer says preliminary post-mortem findings indicate a herpes virus infection may be behind elephants sudden death
First-of-its-kind mud volleyball tournament draws crowds to Muttukad paddy fields
The tournament was organised with great enthusiasm by a group of local youths under the banner of the BCC Arts and Sports Club
M.V. Rajesh assumes charge as IHRD Director
BJP never interferes in internal affairs of NSS, says Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan had said that the president or general secretary of the NSS should not believe that they are everything
Doctors develop app-based platform to predict cardio, renal risks in diabetes patients
SC rejects Kerala professors anticipatory bail in student suicide case, calls conduct inhuman
The Kerala students family has alleged that he had taken his life following harassment by two professors
Report alleges irregularities in Keralas Break the Chain campaign during COVID-19
A report of the Finance inspection wing recommends an audit to ensure the accuracy of asset records at Kerala Social Security Mission, the implementing agency, and disciplinary action against Mohammed Asheel, the then Executive Director of KSSM. Asheel refutes report, says his detailed response was dismissed
Wayanad to host National Tourism Summit 2027
Centre offers all help to Kerala govt. to protect rights of retrenched tech employees
More than 800 employees were retrenched by U.S. technology firm CorroHealth Infotech Private Limited from its Kochi and Kozhikode centres recently
Bid to revive Aranmula airport project in Kerala hits hurdle as promoter backtracks
KGS Group chairman Abraham Kalamannil says his immediate objective is only to establish an airstrip capable of handling smaller aircraft
Bodies of 15 Indian tourists killed in Vietnam boat accident flown home
Ten of the victims were from Tamil Nadu, three from Andhra Pradesh, and two from Kerala
Kerala man travels to Telangana to repay 35-year-old Saudi loan
A Kerala man travelled to Telangana to repay a loan he had borrowed from a former colleague more than three decades ago, fulfilling a promise made during their years working in Saudi Arabia. According to multiple media reports, Mohammed Ismail, a native of Palakkad, traced his former colleague, Edla Lachanna, in Dharmapuri town of Jagtial 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 .
20 booked for chaos at Adoor police station
The accused, which included Youth Congress workers, allegedly attacked Mr. Joseph as well as the officers while the Youtuber was being escorted to the station
Koyilandy Government Taluk Hospital to be upgraded as district hospital, says Minister
Evening news wrap: Strikes in Yemen, Iran; Mamata alleges EC bias & more
Strikes in Yemen and Iran have heightened regional tensions and caused casualties. Mamata Banerjee accused the Election Commission of favoring a rival Trinamool Congress faction. India is seeking better terms in US trade talks, though the government denies stalled negotiations. A Kerala man convicted in a double murder case showed no remorse in court. China's reported chipmaking breakthrough could reshape the global semiconductor race.
Kerala Could See Evening Power Curbs, Warns KSEB
In a statement, the Kerala State Electricity Board said electricity consumption in the state has increased significantly compared with previous years due to the rainfall deficit caused by the El Nino phenomenon and the comparatively high atmospheric temperatures
Kozhikode police widen net in probe into narco-mule network
Law enforcement agencies identify suspicious mule accounts, which are personal bank accounts leased out by individuals to receive illegal transactions on commission basis; narcotics kingpins found exploiting youngsters to act as financial proxies
