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#1  |  Jul 28, 05:01 UTC Crime & Justice The Hindu ๐Ÿ”—

Sabarimala gold theft case: SIT secures custody of former TDB president P.S. Prasanth and A. Ajikumar

Both accused are currently held in remand at a jail in Thiruvananthapuram

CPI(M) review says โ€˜personalisingโ€™ campaign around Pinarayi Vijayan weakened political initiative in 2026 Kerala Assembly polls

Partyโ€™s Central Committee review records that the โ€˜individualisation' fuelled the narrative that CPI(M) campaign 'revolved around one personโ€™ and rendered it ineffective in politically exposing the โ€˜reactionary, ruling class biasโ€™ of Congress and UDF

Kerala Minister O.J. Janeesh urges NHAI to finish NH 544, NH 66 ancillary works within fixed timeline

Joint inspection in August as concerns mount over delays, public safety and waterlogging

#4  |  Jul 28, 01:28 UTC Others The Hindu ๐Ÿ”—

Ramesan Paleri, chairman of Kerala-based Uralungal cooperative society, dies

He was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Coimbatore

Facing flak for โ€˜selectiveโ€™ activism over Jantar Mantar support, Kerala celebrities rally behind teacher rank-holdersโ€™ protest

Actors Tovino Thomas, Naslen, Chandu Salim Kumar, Vijeesh Vijayan, and anchor Ranjini Haridas are among those who have expressed solidarity with the teacher rank-holders staging an indefinite protest in front of Secretariat

Ernakulam reports highest number of influenza cases in State

A total of 993 cases reported till July 27; the disease can cause fatal outcomes even in healthy individuals, and, therefore, it deserves utmost attention

Oommen Chandy carried sorrows and sufferings of the common people in his heart: V.D. Satheesan

He was inaugurating the Oommen Chandy commemoration organised by Kerala Secretariat Association here on Monday

Home department streamlines police associations to two bodies

The order, which effectively reduces the number of recognised police associations from three to two, has led to the dissolution of the Kerala Police Officers Association (KPOA)

#9  |  Jul 27, 12:19 UTC Education The Hindu ๐Ÿ”—

28,832 apply for Plus One school, course transfers

Of the total applications received, nearly one-fourth (7,636) were from Malappuram

Walkathon held on National Bone and Joint Day

The walkathon, held from Kowdiar Junction to the Museum grounds, was flagged off by the Health Minister, K. Muraleedharan

Forest dept. begins process to tranquilise and capture Kannur Makhna (KM-1)

#12  |  Jul 27, 11:39 UTC Crime & Justice The Hindu ๐Ÿ”—

Driver booked after Kuttippuram crash; probe into speed, safety factors begins

#13  |  Jul 27, 11:28 UTC Arts & Culture The Hindu ๐Ÿ”—

Khadi fair begins at Manjeri

#14  |  Jul 27, 11:28 UTC Education The Hindu ๐Ÿ”—

CBSE workshop for school managers and principals held in Malappuram

#15  |  Jul 27, 11:18 UTC Arts & Culture The Hindu ๐Ÿ”—

Keralaโ€™s Rajalakshmi literary award goes to Sreejith Perunthachan

Rising malaria cases among migrant plantation workers spark concern in Keralaโ€™s Idukki

According to officials, nearly 280 cases have been reported in the district this year; they flag a high risk of local transmission

Forest watcher Murukesan at Parambikulam Tiger Reserve in Kerala wins NTCA award

#18  |  Jul 27, 10:35 UTC Crime & Justice The Hindu ๐Ÿ”—

Missing CPO yet to be traced, say Munambam police

The Munambam police have launched a search for the officer based on a complaint filed by his wife

CPI(M) seeks high-level inquiry into tribal studentโ€™s death

#20  |  Jul 27, 10:04 UTC Education The Hindu ๐Ÿ”—

Teachers on census duty finding it tough to complete syllabus ahead of Onam exams

A large majority of teachers in many schools have been deployed for the exercise, there has been no move to appoint temporary staff in their place, Onam exams to begin on August 13

#21  |  Jul 27, 09:45 UTC Education The Hindu ๐Ÿ”—

Syro-Malabar Church in Kerala joins NSS in opposing aided school recruitment proposal

Comprehensive solid waste management a priority for State govt., says Kerala CM

He says that the government is envisaging projects which would function like an effective chain from the source of the waste to its processing

#23  |  Jul 27, 09:35 UTC Education The Hindu ๐Ÿ”—

Cockroach imagery on conference poster ignites controversy at MG University in Kerala

Vice-Chancellor D. Mavoothu directs removal of poster featuring a cockroach; university union calls the action politically motivated, stages protest

Kerala nominates Ashutosh Dash on Mullaperiyar dam panel

Following Keralaโ€™s protests in June over what it termed the โ€œunilateralโ€ decision of the National Dam safety Authority to remove its nominee from the panel, the latter called on the State to nominate an expert to represent it

Kerala govt. promises to correct deficiencies at Mental Health Centre in Thiruvananthapuram

Health Minister K. Muraleedharan says the Mental Health Care Act of 2017 will be implemented in letter and spirit so that mental health institutions in the State become more patient-friendly

Swap shop, footmats, and LED bulbs: Haritha Karma Sena members in Keralaโ€™s Varkala turn waste into wealth

Members of the green warriors take a step beyond waste collection to give a new lease of life to pre-loved clothes, upcycle fabric scraps, and repair LED bulbs in a bid to reduce, reuse, and recycle

Kerala RSS ideologue T.G. Mohandas sparks row by stating he 'would have shotโ€™ Jantar Mantar protestors

Mohandas, a former head of Kerala unit of BJPโ€™s intellectual cell, made the comments in a video posted on his YouTube channel

#28  |  Jul 27, 07:04 UTC Education The Hindu ๐Ÿ”—

Kerala govt. launches Digital Square programme to boost digital learning in primary schools

The initiative, implemented by Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education, aims to improve digital skills, encourage self-learning and develop creativity among students of Classes I to VII

Kerala MVD ramps up driving test capacity from 50 to 60 a day, introduces facial recognition for learnerโ€™s tests

In a circular issued by Transport Commissioner, all RTOs and SRTOs have been directed to conduct driving licence tests five days a week for the next three months

INL alleges UDF move to capture Kerala Waqf Board, implement RSS agenda

Party alleges that Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan-led government has been making concerted efforts to gain control of Waqf Board and Waqf properties, including disputed Munambam Waqf land

#31  |  Jul 27, 06:42 UTC Crime & Justice The Hindu ๐Ÿ”—

Kerala dental student Nithin Raj death: Court grants Crime Branch five-day custody of accused M.K. Ram

After sessions court allowed the custody plea, SIT took Dr. Ram into custody from Kannur Special Sub-jail for evidence collection and further interrogation

Ahead of Onam, Kerala govt to release 1.66 MT of rice; โ‚น53-crore free kit scheme to benefit over 6 lakh families

Food and Civil Supplies Minister Anoop Jacob says measures are on to control food prices andย ensure availability of essential commodities during Onam season

#33  |  Jul 27, 05:02 UTC Sports The Hindu ๐Ÿ”—

Boat clubs in Kerala shift into high gear as Kuttanad readies for famed Nehru Trophy Boat Race

Nehru Trophy Boat Race (NTBR) is set to be held on Punnamada Lake in Alappuzha on August 22. The marquee event also marks the opening leg of Champions Boat League

#34  |  Jul 27, 03:52 UTC Crime & Justice The Hindu ๐Ÿ”—

Four schoolboys in Kerala booked after visuals of alleged assault on minor go viral

Police say a verbal dispute over leaving a tap open led to the assault that took place near Muvattupuzha

Four years after a migrantโ€™s death in Kerala, a family in Odisha still bear the burden

A delayed legal battle, mounting poverty and a childhood cut short underscore the hidden cost of migrant worker deaths

Another amoebic brain fever death reported in Kerala

The deceased, a 48-year-old man from Kozhikode, was undergoing treatment at Government Medical College Hospital. Source of infection yet to be ascertained

Kerala CM V.D. Satheesanโ€™s advice to mothers to pass on โ€˜traditional recipes to daughters-in-lawโ€™ sparks row

Chief Ministerโ€™s remarks criticised as sexist and propagating gender stereotypes

Amid UDF-LDF spat over Kerala finances, govt reminds departments of need for โ€˜austerityโ€™ in Budget estimates

Finance department repeats advice about dropping uneconomical schemes and 'perhaps deferment of certain measures, including maintenance expenditure, which can be postponedโ€™

AMMA crisis: Four women members call for seizure of documents from Shwetha Menonโ€™s panel

Maala Parvathi, Ansiba Hassan, Usha Haseena, and Ponnamma Babu have urged Registrar of Co-operative Societies to seize books of accounts and financial documents that continue to be under the possession of the panel led by Shwetha Menon that had announced its resignation at general body meeting on June 21

#40  |  Jul 27, 00:20 UTC Others The Hindu ๐Ÿ”—

Oil mill gutted in massive fire in Kerala's Kozhikode

Blaze brought under control after eight hours. Preliminary findings suggest the fire originated in an area where copra was stored

70 and counting, abandoned quarries continue to pose safety threats in Keralaโ€™s Ernakulam district

Kerala High Court seeks urgent measures to improve conditions of captive elephants at Punnathur Anakotta

Court asks Guruvayur Devaswom panel to adhere to Kerala Captive Elephants (Management and Maintenance) Rules, 2012; demands a progress report by September 2; directives made while considering a petition alleging โ€˜gross inadequacyโ€™ in facilities

Kodungallur-Angamaly NH 544 bypass alignment likely to be ready in a fortnight

The approximately 18-km stretch, expected to be built at a cost of โ‚น360 crore, would help motorists bypass congested junctions, especially in and around Angamaly, where serpentine traffic snarls frequently hold them up

#44  |  Jul 26, 12:16 UTC Education The Hindu ๐Ÿ”—

Govt firm on 50% merit quota for Pharm D admissions: Minister

Challenging the governmentโ€™s decision, the Kerala State Selfย Financing Pharmacy College Management Association has approached the High Court, seeking permission to continue admissions to all Pharm D seats independently

Kerala Chief Minister calls on Catholicos at Devalokam

Kollam District Development Committee in Kerala urges speedy execution of projects

Forest department begins profiling straying elephants to tackle rising human-wildlife conflict in north Kerala

Rapid Response Teams, field staff, and forest watchers are documenting elephants that repeatedly stray into human settlements through photographs, videos, and field reports, says Forest department official

#48  |  Jul 26, 10:02 UTC Others The Hindu ๐Ÿ”—

Kodiyathur panchayat member dies in accident

Kerala MLA Sudhakaran alleges Congress-CPI(M) nexus in Alappuzha

From one manโ€™s vision to a peopleโ€™s movement, Clean Green Panunda sets an example in community participation

More than 60 volunteers clean nearly 3 km of roads, bus shelters and public spaces across Panunda, Pottanpara, Eruvatty, and Oliyakkara wards in Pinarayi pancayat every Sunday

#51  |  Jul 26, 09:55 UTC Education The Hindu ๐Ÿ”—

NSS objects to employment exchange route for temporary appointments in Kerala schools

Govt. circular requires managements of aided educational institutions to make appointments to temporary vacancies, including leave vacancies, only from the list provided by the exchange. NSS says the authority to make all appointments in an aided school is vested with the manager

#52  |  Jul 26, 09:14 UTC Crime & Justice The Hindu ๐Ÿ”—

Case against six media organisations in Kerala for circulating fake news on CPI(M) leader P.K. Sreemathiโ€™s pension

Case registered based on the Kerala leaderโ€™s complaint. The six accused named in the FIR are Janam TV, Karma News, Daily Hunt, Bharat Live, Janmabhumi daily, and Kannur evening daily Sudhinam

KSRTC staff will face action if free tickets are issued to men on Priyadarshini buses, says Kerala Transport Minister C.P. John

KSRTC to hire private buses during festival seasons to meet the increased travel demand, says Minister, who adds that the corporation had not purchased new buses over the past 10 years, leaving much of its fleet outdated

Two held for impersonating Congress leader Priyanka Gandhiโ€™s aide in cyber fraud case

Elathur MLA Vidya Balakrishnan had received a phone call on July 6 from a person claiming to be the private secretary of the Wayanad MP, offering her a Cabinet Ministerโ€™s post in exchange for โ‚น3 crore. Growing suspicious, the MLA contacted the MPโ€™s office, which confirmed it was a scam

Tap ESCO model for improving energy efficiency, Kerala's Energy Management Centre tells institutions, industries

What makes the ESCO model attractive is that entities can implement energy efficiency improvement projects without upfront capital investment. The Energy Service Company undertakes the investment and implementation of the selected energy efficiency measures, and the project cost is recovered from the verified energy cost savings that are generated

#56  |  Jul 26, 06:07 UTC Others The Hindu ๐Ÿ”—

One killed, over 30 injured as bus overturns in Keralaโ€™s Kuttippuram

According to local residents, the bus travelling from Thrissur to Kozhikode was speeding when the driver lost control

Ivory and tush missing from eight dead wild elephants of Malayattoor, Vazhachal forests of Kerala

However, the SIT ruled out any possibility of any โ€œdeliberate or accidental human-caused mortalityโ€, namely poaching, poisoning, weapon injuries, or anthropogenic interference in the elephant deaths.

Kerala approves over 73,000ย new priority ration cards

Food and Civil Supplies Minister Anoop Jacob announces allย newly approved priority ration card holders will begin receiving free rations from August 3

Drivers in Keralaโ€™s Kochi demand well-maintained washrooms, common resting spaces at hotels, resorts

The issue is back in the spotlight following a protest by a few tourist taxi car drivers atย Crowneย Plaza seeking adequate restroom facilities

#60  |  Jul 25, 14:23 UTC Crime & Justice The Hindu ๐Ÿ”—

Man gets 15 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting minor in Kerala

Kerala government dissolves board of Milmaโ€™s Thiruvananthapuram union

Dairy Development department has reportedly cited certain ongoing investigations as a reason behind the move

#62  |  Jul 25, 10:51 UTC Crime & Justice The Hindu ๐Ÿ”—

Idukki cops suspended after lab report confirms they were drunk on duty

The suspended officers are Sub-Inspector Roy Sukumaran and Civil Police Officer (CPO) Jijo Antony, both attached to the Karimannur police station

A first in Kerala: Munnar tea company uses drones to move harvested leaves

Initiative aims to streamline field logistics, boost productivity, minimise manual handling, and ensure faster transfer of green leaves to the factory

#64  |  Jul 25, 10:30 UTC Education The Hindu ๐Ÿ”—

Kerala government reconstitutes Mahatma Gandhi University Syndicate

The delay in reconstituting the syndicate had triggered discontent among pro-UDF sections within the university, particularly as the absence of a functional Syndicate had stalled several key academic and administrative decisions

Kerala delegation examines A.P. paddy procurement and PDS systems

Food and Civil Supplies Minister Anoop Jacob says the study will help Kerala evaluate Andhra Pradeshโ€™s paddy procurement, payment, storage and Public Distribution System practices for possible adoption in the State

UDF coordination committee in Kerala to meet on July 30

It will discuss appointments to corporations, boards, says UDF convener Adoor Prakash

Minister Shibu Baby John issues directives for complaint-free operations of IRE and KMML

The Minister instructed that both PSUs must resolve pressing local challenges, including land disputes and coastal erosion, while carrying out their operations.

#68  |  Jul 25, 09:26 UTC Education The Hindu ๐Ÿ”—

Governance crisis deepens at Mahatma Gandhi University in Kerala as Syndicate remains non-functional

According to its members, it has been more than two months since the universityโ€™s highest executive body last met; files relating to hundreds of students have remained pending, while matters requiring Syndicate approval continue to pile up

#69  |  Jul 25, 06:56 UTC Crime & Justice The Hindu ๐Ÿ”—

Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala to look into case over Vedan meet backing student protests

The event, attended by activists and celebrities including rapper Hirandas Murali, has faced scrutiny after the Ernakulam Town South police charged one organiser and 99 participants with unlawful assembly and obstruction of public way.

Land acquisition for rail projects moves at snailโ€™s pace in Kerala

So far, only 78 hectares (13%) have been acquired, leaving 540 hectares (87%) still to be obtained, which delays rail infrastructure development.

Pinarayi Vijayan rejects allegations linking him to Exalogic case

Pinarayi Vijayan rejects claims made by S.N. Sasidharan Kartha, the former MD of CMRL, that payments were made to T. Veena due to her relationship with the then CM.

#72  |  Jul 25, 05:16 UTC Arts & Culture The Hindu ๐Ÿ”—

Kandararu Brahmadathan to be appointed Sabarimala Tantri

Punyam Poonkavanam returns to Sabarimala after senior IPS officer P. Vijayan gets clean chit

The decision comes shortly after the State government appointed Mr. Vijayan as the Chief Police Coordinator for the upcoming Sabarimala pilgrimage season

Waqf Board row: State blatantly surrenders to Sangh Parivarโ€™s agenda, says Pinarayi Vijayan

Mr. Vijayan criticised Chief Minister V.D. Satheeshanโ€™s attempt to portray those opposing the governmentโ€™s decision as communalists and proponents of minority appeasement

Former MLA and IUML leader T.P.M. Sahir dies

He was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Kozhikode due to age-related ailments

#76  |  Jul 24, 13:03 UTC Corporate News The Hindu ๐Ÿ”—

Strike by a section of online taxi operators continues in Kerala

Drivers resume services on Kerala Savari, Rapido and other mobility apps, but continue the offline strike against Uber

#77  |  Jul 24, 12:23 UTC Crime & Justice The Hindu ๐Ÿ”—

Kerala nurses association withdraws petition against Jubilee Mission and Amala hospitals

Petitioners reach a settlement with Amala Institute and conciliation talks are ongoing with Jubilee Mission.

Health department uses fun games to instil healthy food habits in children in Keralaโ€™s Alappuzha

The mass media education wing of the Alappuzha district health administration has devised three card games for children, focusing on healthy habits, food, and nutrition to encourage children to think about what they are eating and to guide them away from the path of obesity

CPI(M) to hold extended State committee meeting in Kozhikode to revitalise itself

The meet, scheduled from September 13 to 15, aims at a top-to-bottom transformation by strengthening the partyโ€™s connect with the people and energising its organisational structure, says M.V. Govindan

#80  |  Jul 24, 10:29 UTC Natural Disasters The Hindu ๐Ÿ”—

Peechi tremors: Collector seeks detailed study, more seismographs

Afterย multiple reports of ground movements and unusual subterranean sounds in the area, District Collector Shikha Surendran visits homes that suffered structural damage. She proposes compensation for affected families.

#81  |  Jul 24, 10:19 UTC Odd News The Hindu ๐Ÿ”—

Python found in waste bundle at Koyilandy material collection facility; probe launched

The incident, which took place last week, came to light when the volunteers revealed the harrowing experience during a ward-level meeting

German national railway company Deutsche Bahn delegation visits IIIC in Keralaโ€™s Kollam

The 13-member delegation from Berlin included senior representatives from Deutsche Bahn, its subsidiaries such as DB Engineering & Consulting GmbH and DB Rail Academy, as well as key industry suppliers and project partners

#83  |  Jul 24, 09:59 UTC Crime & Justice The Hindu ๐Ÿ”—

Kerala tests drone surveillance at Viyyur central prison

Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala reviews pilot project featuring AI-powered surveillance, thermal imaging and automated monitoring; State plans phased rollout to other prisons

#84  |  Jul 24, 09:56 UTC Odd News The Hindu ๐Ÿ”—

Wild tusker vandalises ration shop at Anayirankal in Kerala

Itโ€™s the twelfth time that wild elephants have targeted his shop.

#85  |  Jul 24, 06:24 UTC Crime & Justice The Hindu ๐Ÿ”—

PFI leader arrested in Kerala RSS activist Sreenivasan murder case remanded

Muhammadali K.P., PFI Palakkad district president, remanded after being produced at the residence of judge P.K. Mohandas, Special Judge, considering the cases booked by NIA in Kochi

Kerala CPI(M) leader P.K Sreemathy to file criminal and civil defamation cases over โ€˜fake pensionโ€™ campaign

The former Kerala Health Minister says the misinformation had caused serious damage to her reputation built over five decades of public life

#87  |  Jul 24, 06:02 UTC Natural Disasters The Hindu ๐Ÿ”—

Wayanad debris slip: Priyanka Gandhi to visit Kalladi, meet injured victims on July 25

Wayanad MPโ€™s visit comes amidย criticism from political opponents, including CPI(M) and BJP, who have questioned her absence in the immediate aftermath of the disaster on July 7

#88  |  Jul 24, 05:38 UTC Education The Hindu ๐Ÿ”—

Kerala govt forms high-level panel to draft Sidharthan Anti-Ragging andย Student Welfare Act

Kerala State Higher Education Council vice-chairperson Achuthsankar S. Nair to chair the committee constituted by Home Department

#89  |  Jul 24, 05:23 UTC Arts & Culture The Hindu ๐Ÿ”—

How Kerala keeps its Karkkadakam rituals alive

Even as times change and climate vagaries reshape Kerala, certain rituals that mark Karkkadakam continue to hold sway

Yuva Morcha protest march to Kerala CMโ€™s official residence over PSC exam โ€˜anomaliesโ€™ turns violent

Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha alleges double standards on the part of V.D. Satheesan in taking part in protest led by Rahul Gandhi outside PM Modi's residence in Delhi demanding action on NEET paper leaks

Major fire breaks out at plastic recycling factory in Keralaโ€™s Kasaragod; none injured

GAIL natural gas pipeline runs beneath factory premises at a depth of about 2 m. After fire was extinguished, officials inspected the area above the underground pipeline and confirmed that it had not been affected

Kerala govt issues order suspending ADGP M.R. Ajith Kumar, cites SIT findings of โ€˜interference' in Youth Congress workers assault probe

Govt holds that allegations against senior IPS officer are supported by statements of multiple investigating officers and that his continuance in service can affect fairness of inquiry

Kerala power crisis: State may face deficit in coming months too

According to Load Generation Balance Report of Central Electricity Authority, Kerala can expect gaps in peak demand and availability from August through October this year and January through March 2027

Why tribal communities in Kerala are at the receiving end of digital disconnect

Digital divide threatens their access to essential government services. Many tribal residents lack mobile phones or reliable network coverage, preventing them from obtaining crucial benefits like health cards and pensions. Activists warn that uniform digital policies overlook the unique challenges these communities face

#95  |  Jul 24, 01:30 UTC Education The Hindu ๐Ÿ”—

Students, activists march in Keralaโ€™s Thrissur in support of Jantar Mantar NEET-UG protestors

Writer Sarah Joseph condemns police action against protestors in Jantar Mantar; poet Anwar Ali says student movement offers hope amid concerns over โ€˜communalismโ€™

#96  |  Jul 24, 00:55 UTC Crime & Justice The Hindu ๐Ÿ”—

CJP protest: Organiser of rapper Vedan event in Kerala booked

While Vedan has not been named in FIR, his manager, who was also the organiser of the event, is the main accused along with around 200 other 'identifiable persons' who were present

CPI criticises Kerala Chief Minister on Waqf issue

The reconstitution of the Board by including two non-Muslims had grown into a conflict issue between the Kerala Waqf Board and the State government

#98  |  Jul 23, 15:02 UTC Crime & Justice The Hindu ๐Ÿ”—

A namesake creates trouble for former Kerala Minister P.K. Sreemathi

CPI(M) leader accused of drawing a pension claiming to be the wife of a former MLA. Allegation stems from confusion with another P.K. Sreemathi, widow of former Kunnamkulam MLA P.R. Krishnan, who received the pension till 2020

Kerala government reconstitutes prison advisory committees

The panels will be chaired by the Director General of Prisons; it will also include non-official members nominated by the government