K. Muraleedharan said that the government would put an end to the distribution of food packets on hospital premises under the banner of political parties. His office issues a statement the next day that it need not be perceived as a general statement and pertained to one hospital
Roads turn death traps for gig workers in Kerala
Over 30 such workers, mostly food delivery personnel, have been killed in road accidents in the State in the past one year, as per informal data collected by a union. Time constraints coupled with heavy traffic often contribute to the higher number of fatalities, those involved in the sector say
Panel to consider two complaints on leasing and illegal diversion of forest land in Kerala
The complaints on reported illegal diversion of forest land and irregular timber auction in Chalakudy forest division and the alleged continued use of reserved forest land by Plantation Corporation of Kerala will come up before the Central Empowered Committee, New Delhi, on July 20
SIT attributes eight elephant deaths in Kerala river to natural accidental causes
The animals might have accidentally slipped into the river following extremely high rainfall and died due to the impacts of the fall, according to the report
Row over free meal distribution by political outfits at government hospitals in Kerala
Health Minister declares that no political organisation will be allowed to run welfare activities inside government hospitals under its own banner and says the responsibility rests solely with the Health dept. DYFI, which has been offering free meals for years, says it stepped in only because the hospitals lacked a mechanism to provide free food to patients caregivers
Kerala declares holiday for schools and colleges ahead of FIFA final
Kerala has declared a holiday for all educational institutions ahead of the FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain. Heres why the State took the decision, how students reacted, and the arrangements made for uninterrupted power supply and public screenings.
FIFA World Cup final: Kerala declares holiday for all educational institutions on Monday
Chief Minister V D Satheesan said the decision was made after students expressed concerns about attending classes after staying up late for the World Cup match.
Sunny Joseph alleges that Kerala too is witnessing similar irregularities in recruitment examinations, and criticises the Opposition for objecting to the State governments decision to investigate alleged irregularities in PSC examinations
Kerala declares Monday holiday for schools and colleges after FIFA World Cup 2026 final
Kerala has declared a holiday for all educational institutions on Monday ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Argentina and Spain. The decision was taken considering the match's late-night schedule, which could make it difficult for students to attend morning classes. However, pre-scheduled examinations will continue as planned. The announcement came after demands from opposition leaders and others seeking relief for students. The move highlights Kerala's football enthusiasm and student convenience.
Oommen Chandy set the benchmark for public service, says Kerala Minister Anil Kumar
He says the late leader always stood by the most vulnerable sections of society and did everything within his capacity to help improve their lives
Holiday Declared In Kerala On Monday As Football Fever Peaks Ahead Of FIFA World Cup Final
Higher Education Minister Roji: Keralas passion for football reached a new high on Sunday as the state government declared a holiday on Monday for all educational institutions, allowing students to stay up and watch the FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina without worrying about attending classes the next morning. The holiday covers schools under the General Education Department as well as colleges, universities and professional institutions under the Higher Education Department. The decision was taken following directions from Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan after thousands of football enthusiasts, particularly students, appealed through social media for a holiday. The final is scheduled to kick off at 12.30 a.m. IST on Monday, making it difficult for students to attend classes after a late-night match. Football enjoys an unmatched following in Kerala, where the sport is often celebrated with a passion rivalled only by cricket in other parts of the country. In the days leading up to the final, towns and villages across the state have been transformed into football arenas, with giant cut-outs of international stars towering over roadsides, junctions and playgrounds. Supporters of Spain and Argentina have erected massive banners, flags and decorative arches, while local fan clubs have organised public screenings, rallies and celebrations, creating a festive atmosphere across Kerala. The overwhelming response from football fans played a key role in the governments decision. Several schools in Ernakulam had already announced a holiday on their own after receiving requests from students and parents. The state governments announcement brought uniformity to the decision, ensuring that students across Kerala could enjoy the championship match. Higher Education Minister Roji M. John announced that all higher education institutions, including professional colleges, would remain closed on Monday. He said the decision would enable students to watch one of world footballs biggest sporting events without the inconvenience of travelling to campuses after a sleepless night. General Education Minister N. Samsudheen also confirmed a holiday for schools under his department through a social media post, opening his message with the playful words, Happy now, kids? Higher Education Minister Roji M. John announced that all higher education institutions, including professional colleges, would remain closed on Monday. He said the decision would enable students to watch one of world footballs biggest sporting events without the inconvenience of travelling to campuses after a sleepless night. Also Read: Live Cricket Score With public viewing centres, giant screens and football-themed celebrations planned across the state, Kerala is set to witness another unforgettable night as lakhs of fans unite to cheer their favourite teams in the FIFA World Cup final. Article Source: IANS
Pinarayi Vijayan expresses solidarity with protesters at Jantar Mantar
Kerala Leader of the Opposition says the ongoing protests are in defence of democratic rights and the voices of the protesters will not surrender to authoritarian rule of Sangh Parivar and Narendra Modi government
Anil Kumar says government will examine practical suggestions and proposals for legal amendments, and take appropriate decisions, once review meetings in all 14 districts are completed
The Health Department Principal Secretary was directed to conduct an immediate inquiry based on media reports that 19.13 lakh was spent on membership and related expenses from public money
Football fans and associations across Kerala greeted the governments decision with much fanfare. Fans, residents associations and sports clubs have set up huge wall-sized LED screens in public squares and parks to broadcast the spirit of the match to the audience.
Will Kerala schools be closed for FIFA World Cup final? Here's what the government announced
The Kerala General Education Department has declared a holiday for all government schools on Monday to allow students to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Argentina and Spain. The decision came after requests from football-loving students and follows appeals from political leaders, including former Education Minister V Sivankutty.
Kerala-Origin Boy, in Qatar, Sets Five World Records in Canvas Painting
Al Ameen bin Ahammed Danish, a Grade 2 student at Scholar International School in Qatar, achieved the feat through his technical excellence in creating a 20x20 acrylic canvas painting
Rajeev Chandrasekhar accuses CPI(M), IUML of spreading fear over Waqf Act
Kerala BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar has accused the CPI(M) and the IUML of spreading fear and misinformation over the amended Waqf law, asserting that the issue concerns the rule of law rather than religion. His remarks come after the Kerala High Court observed that the State Waqf Board did not comply with the amended law requiring the inclusion of two non-Muslim members.
Goa Crime Branch Seizes Liquid Gold Worth 1.5 Crore, Two Smugglers Arrested
Panaji, July 19: The Goa Crime Branch has successfully thwarted a major smuggling attempt by seizing approximately 1.30 kilograms of liquid gold. The estimated value of the confiscated gold in the international market is around 1.5 crore. Two individuals from Kerala have been arrested in connection with this case. The police have handed over the ... Read more Goa Crime Branch Seizes Liquid Gold Worth 1.5 Crore, Two Smugglers Arrested
Kerala PSC Faces Setback as Recruitment Exam is Canceled Due to Question Paper Error
Alappuzha, July 19: The Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) has encountered another setback amid ongoing investigations into alleged irregularities in its recruitment processes. This latest issue arose when a question paper error forced the cancellation of a statewide recruitment exam at a testing center in Alappuzha. The canceled exams were for the Last Grade Servants ... Read more Kerala PSC Faces Setback as Recruitment Exam is Canceled Due to Question Paper Error
Crime Branch seizes Rs 1.5 crore worth of liquid gold, arrests two
NT Reporter Panaji In a major anti-smuggling operation, the Goa Crime Branch foiled an alleged gold smuggling attempt and arrested two men from Kerala after recovering around 1.300 kg of liquid gold, valued at approximately Rs 1.5 crore,concealed in specially stitched cavities intheir undergarments. The accused Hassan Niyaz (35) and Muhammed Khunhi (57), both from []
Police to step up surveillance at FIFA final streaming venues in Kochi
Industries Minister P.K. Kunhalikutty says new govt. has taken 300-crore Tata project further
Mr. Kunhalikutty said the Tata representatives met the government to discuss the projects implementation
Concern over delay in implementation of MPLADS projects
IUML adopts cautious approach on PM SHRI, Waqf issues
Woman succumbs to burns after candle falls on her during power outage
Ticketless rail traveller gets jail term and fine in Kollam
Five booked for alleged assault on YouTuber
Kerala sets up State Narcotics Control Bureau
State NCB formed to make anti-narcotics enforcement activities more efficient. The Excise Commissioner will be in charge of the bureau. Instead of creating new posts, personnel will be redeployed and some will be given additional charges
UDF govt. more interested in Waqf Act than NDA govt., says Rajeeve
Rajat Kamal for Mammootty: a stamp of approval for an iconic actor who continues to reinvent himself
The legendary actor, who was just a year ago staring down the biggest crisis of his glittering, five-decade career, has since won the Kerala State Award for Best Actor, the Padma Bhushan, and now a record-equalling fourth National Award for Best Actor
Former Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy remembered on death anniversary
PSC hands over documents to Crime Branch
Plus One: 34,752 students get supplementary allotment in Kerala
In Malappuram 7,028 students are yet to get Plus One seats. 4,793 students are awaiting allotment in Palakkad
3A notification for eight-lane Kochi Bypass to be reissued in August
The notification will be followed by laying of boundary stones, public hearing of grievances of land owners, and field survey
Probe reveals 10-crore alleged fraud at CPI(M)-controlled Thopramkudy Co-operative Bank in Idukki
Police revamp: inspectors to head four stations in Kochi city, rest to go to SIs
Sub-inspectors are likely to be reinstated as SHOs in the remaining 24 police stations in Kochi city and 34 stations in Ernakulam rural from August 15 under the proposed revamp
Voters lists in 38 local body wards to be updated ahead of bypolls
State Election Commission N. Seshadrinathan said on Saturday that the draft voters list will be published on July 21 and the final list, on August 19
Detailed study needed on Korapuzha dredging
IIT Palakkad honours 305 graduates at eighth convocation
Leopard trapped in cage at Kalikulambu
Idukki village collects funds to save its post office
When the Postal department decided to shift the post office in their village citing declining business and poor facilities, nearly 2,000 families of Pushpakandam undertook to renovate the building through a fund-collection drive
BJP workers petition Kerala president over alleged election fund misappropriation in Assembly polls
According to the complaint, the Kollam East District Committee leadership deliberately misled the State leadership by projecting the Kunnathur Assembly constituency in Kollam as an A-Class constituency solely to secure higher funding for personal financial gains
Man drowns in Moonnilavu river
Wakf case: petitioner moves caveat in SC
ISRO-SCTIMST sign pact for research in space medicine, Bioastronautics
SCTIMST and HSFC have signed an implementing agreement for initiating a PDF programme in Bioastronautics, which is the first programme of its kind in the country
Death of toddler in Kannur: surgeons association picks holes in post-mortem report
The remark that no major surgery was required for injuries on the lower lip and the chin is wrong and riddled with errors
NSS terms Mannam Samadhi row politically motivated
Clarification by organisations general secretary G. Sukumaran Nair comes in view of criticism from Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan and Union Minister Suresh Gopi, who had alleged discrimination in granting permission to pay homage at the memorial of NSS founder Mannath Padmanabhan
KSRTC staff arrested on charge of sexually assaulting woman passenger
SIT makes second arrest in kafir screenshot case
Amal, a DYFI leader, charged with disseminating communally sensitive material. He was later released on bail
Amid Kerala power crisis, KSEB urged to fast-track BESS projects
KSEB plans to complete five BESS projects two in Kasaragod, one each in Kannur, Malappuram and Thiruvananthapuram by October.
State Electricity Regulatory Commission pulls up KSEB for erratic power curbs
Kerala to receive 200 MW from Sunday under short-term power purchase deal
Kerala High Court judicial team inspects Mental Health Centre in Thiruvananthapuram
Kerala PSC cancels exam due to question paper distribution error
Error at an exam centre in Alappuzha. New date to be announced later
Kerala Government Intensifies Accountability Campaign, KMSCL Under Scrutiny
Thiruvananthapuram, July 18: Within just two months of taking office, the V.D. Satheesan government has accelerated its review of decisions made during the previous Left Democratic Front (LDF) administration. This initiative is viewed as a significant accountability campaign by the government. The campaign began with a white paper on the states financial situation, which highlighted ... Read more Kerala Government Intensifies Accountability Campaign, KMSCL Under Scrutiny
Ahead of FIFA World Cup final, Kozhikode police announce public safety measures
Kozhikode City police said dangerous bike racing, stunt riding, drunk driving, speeding, traffic violations, bursting of firecrackers in a manner that causes public nuisance, raising provocative or hate-filled slogans, and any other activities that disturb public peace have been prohibited
Chintha Raveendran Award for actor Bhavana
The Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE), Kerala, is set to release the Plus Two SAY (Save A Year) / Improvement Result 2026 shortly. Students who appeared for the supplementary examinations can check their provisional scorecards through official portals using their Registration Number and Date of Birth once the link is activated. The article covers result-checking steps, alternate platforms, examination timeline, board performance statistics, stream-wise pass percentages and eligibility criteria for clearing SAY papers.
Brazil-Argentina World Cup rivalry leads to violence in Keralas Kozhikode; two booked
Argument between Brazil and Argentina supporters in a WhatsApp group over Brazils Round of 16 exit escalates into assault and property damage
Vizhinjam port to begin full EXIM operations from August 18
Vizhinjam International Seaport will begin full export-import (EXIM) operations on August 18, transforming from a transshipment hub into a full-fledged cargo gateway. Developed by Kerala government and Adani Ports, the port will launch EXIM services alongside Mission Samudra, boosting logistics, exports, investment, employment and India's maritime trade capabilities.
Vizhinjam port to start full EXIM operations from Aug 18
Kerala government to also officially unveil Mission Samudra, its long-term maritime development initiative
Name Vizhinjam Port after Oommen Chandy, says K C Venugopal
K C Venugopal urged the Kerala government to name the Vizhinjam International Seaport after Oommen Chandy. He stated the ambitious port project was a testament to the late leader's vision. Memorials should help future generations study Chandy's life and contributions. Venugopal praised Chandy Oommen as the rightful political successor. He highlighted Oommen Chandy's public service and transparent governance style.
KSRTC Employee Grabs Woman Aboard Kerala State Transport Bus; Arrested
The incident occurred around 6.30 am on Saturday morning when the woman had fallen asleep on the bus, police said
No rift between KSU, Kerala CM over govt pleader appointment: Ramesh Chennithala
Home Minister says any grievances within the party will be resolved through discussions
They discontinued studies either because they, along with their parents, had returned to their native States or their parents had shifted to another location for work, Minister for General Education N. Samsudheen said in a written reply in Assembly recently
Why Keralas two private airline projects have hit an air pocket
Though Air Kerala and Alhind Air were expected to begin operations last year, uncertainty has derailed their plans, exacerbated by geopolitical tensions and investment woes
Chennithala Denies Rift Between Kerala CM, KSU Over Govt Pleader Issue
KSU state president Aloshious Xavier on Friday said that if the UDF government considered his opposition to the appointment of a former SFI activist as a government pleader a mistake, he would repeat it
Former Kerala Cm Oommen Chandy Remembered on Third Death Anniversary
Nobody can become another Chandy. He taught every public representative that embracing and standing by ordinary people is their foremost responsibility, Kerala CM VD Satheesan said
EXIM operations at Keralas Vizhinjam seaport set to begin on August 18
According to a statement issued by Office of Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, commencement of EXIM operations will transform Vizhinjam from a transshipment port into a full-fledged international cargo gateway
M.A. Babycondemns removal of activist Sonam Wangchuk from Jantar Mantar protest site
Criticising the authoritarian attitude of the Modi government, CPI(M) general secretary M.A. Baby said that silencing dissent cannot be a substitute for accountability
Kerala: Tharoor Briefly Trapped in Hotel Lift, Rescued by Fire Personnel
Following the rescue, Tharoor felicitated the Fire and Rescue Services personnel in recognition of their prompt response
Kerala Plus One Result 2026 Declared: Download DHSE Class 11 Marksheet Here
Kerala Plus One Result 2026 has been declared at results.hse.kerala.gov.in. Check how to download the DHSE Class 11 marksheet, login details and scorecard information.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor rescued after getting stuck in hotel lift in Kerala
1 in 4 Kerala candidates skips NEET, Rajasthan posts 69% success
NEET-UG 2026 attendance revealed regional disparities across India. Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka experienced significant candidate absenteeism this year. Rajasthan, however, saw increased registrations and a strong qualification rate. Other northern states like Uttar Pradesh also reported lower absentee numbers. This shift highlights evolving patterns in medical entrance examination participation.
Bus driver rescues student who jumps into Periyar
HC seeks Centres response on plea for CBI probe into 700-crore scam
Malabar pied hornbills sighted in Kannur
Mining official held on charge of bribery
Kerala govt moves top court against HC order on Waqf
Kerala's government has approached the Supreme Court challenging a High Court order. This order restricts the state Waqf board from making major decisions. The High Court cited concerns about the board's composition and a recent amendment. The amendment mandates non-Muslim members, which the current board composition may violate. The Supreme Court will now hear the state's appeal for an urgent hearing.
India's southwest monsoon is forecast to strengthen in the coming days. Weather conditions are expected to improve across central and northern regions. Isolated extremely heavy rainfall is predicted for Chhattisgarh and Odisha. Delhi and northern Kerala will experience thunderstorms and rain over the weekend. Multiple active weather systems suggest a monsoon revival by month's end.
Mandatory training for staff to make hospitals patient-friendly
Decision to make soft skills training mandatory for hospital employees was taken in the backdrop of innumerable complaints from patients and visitors regarding poor behaviour by hospital staff, communication lapses, and unsatisfactory interactions with the public, says Health Minister
Kerala Enhances Tourist Experience with Scientific Training for Guides
Kochi, July 17: Keralas renowned beaches and backwaters are set to offer tourists more than just stunning natural views. Soon, visitors will gain insights into the states rich marine biodiversity, fragile coastal ecosystems, and traditional fishing heritage. To facilitate this, the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) is training tourist guides to act as ambassadors ... Read more Kerala Enhances Tourist Experience with Scientific Training for Guides
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor rescued after being trapped in hotel lift in Kerala
On Friday evening, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor found himself stuck in a hotel lift. Quick action from fire and rescue teams followed, as initial efforts to free him were unsuccessful. They ultimately employed a hydraulic spreader to successfully open the doors. Tharoor thanked the firefighters for their swift response just moments before his next engagement at a local event.
Keralam: Football Frenzy Sparks Extra Power Push
KSEB to ensure 24-hour supply amid football fever: Reports
CM inaugurates womens health summit at Sacred Heart College
Watch: Shashi Tharoor rescued after Kerala hotel lift gets stuck
ISL star swaps jersey for writers pen in maiden travelogue
Oru PanthukalikkaranteIndian Yathrakal, which features a cover unveiled by Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri on July 17, chronicles the experiences of celebrated footballer C.K. Vineeths 63-day solo expedition across India
KSEB plans to procure 300 MW for five years
Regulatory commission gives approval for revisions to bidding framework
Keralas traditional architecture has always been environmentally sustainable, says Tourism Minister
P.C. Vishnunadh inaugurates 9th edition of The Hindu Home Expo in Thiruvananthapuram; three-day event features more than 150 properties from 40 leading builders, priced between 55 lakh and 5 crore
