Kerala News
Latest updates and top stories from the Kerala category
SHITIJ 2.0: nationwide start-up incubation programme inaugurated at ICAR-CPCRI
The second edition of SHITIJ is being implemented through a nationwide network of seven hub institutes and their associated spoke institutes
Activists, celebrities join Kochi protests in solidarity with Delhi students
Writers, filmmakers, actors and activists back agitation over the alleged NEET paper leak and police action in Delhi; solidarity protests held across Kochi, with marches, public meetings and a candlelight vigil drawing students and youngsters; speakers criticise alleged police excesses and call for wider public support for the student movement
Body of Uttar Pradesh native fished out of Vilangad river
The body of Nigam Kumar was recovered from Vilangad river after a four-day search with the support of various rescue teams
Man held in alleged ₹4.5-crore deposit fraud
The accused had been absconding since June 26, 2026, say police
SFI demands that UDF government rid the Kerala Governor of Chancellor power
Other demands include free bus travel for students, permanent Vice-Chancellors, free education till degree level, political freedom on campuses, permanent Principals in government colleges, regulating fees in private and self-financing institutions, and a unified examination system
Sikkim NHPC tunnel disaster: Search for Malayali geologist continues
The tunnel under construction collapsed following an explosion in the ‘Head Race Tunnel’ and a geologist from Kottayam is feared trapped inside the tunnel after a landslide blocked its entrance
Did not refuse to meet KSU leaders, says Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan
Chief Minister’s comments came in response to reports that he had refused to meet KSU president Aloshious Xavier amid controversies over the appointment of an individual with alleged past links to the Students Federation of India as government pleader
Chipko movement was a challenge to hierarchy of development: Murali Sivaramakrishnan
Discussion held on the book 50 Years of Chipko – the Movement and its Afterlives that has been edited by him
Youth, student organisations in Kerala extend support to Operation Toofan
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IUML trains guns on Revenue Minister A.P. Anil Kumar
IUML leaders from the Wandoor constituency accuse Mr. Anil Kumar of sidelining the party after assuming office as Revenue Minister
Doctor in Kerala’s Kannur booked over alleged medical negligence, hospital denies charges
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Rights panel orders timely release of subsistence allowance
The order was issued while considering a complaint that the subsistence allowance due to a suspended traditional chenda artist at the Maha Shiva Temple, Thriprangode, had not been released as required
Online taxi fares surge as drivers continue ‘offline strike’ in Kerala
Commuters face higher fares and cab shortages, forcing many to switch to buses and autorickshaws; drivers demand fare revisions, welfare measures and action against illegal bike taxis; talks with Uber scheduled on Thursday
Waqf Board chairperson slams IUML, Kerala govt. for favouring non-inclusion of Muslims on State Board
K.S. Hamsa accuses the State government of siding with Sangh Parivar affiliates, who, according to him, are out to destabilise the board
Court rejects bail for two more CPI(M) activists in ED attack case
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Kerala CM Satheesan making false claim on SC rejecting petitions against Waqf amendment Bill: Rajeeve
He says Chief Minister is speaking like a spokesperson of Bharatiya Janata Party, by echoing its stance on including non-Muslims in an institution related to Muslims
