Kerala News
Latest updates and top stories from the Kerala category
Rockfall near Munnar Headworks Dam in Kerala disrupts traffic on Kochi-Dhanushkodi NH
Since there were no vehicles on the route at the time, a major tragedy was averted, say officials
Kerala Health dept steps up vigil in Kanhangad after woman dies from H1N1
Health department has collected samples from seven persons who had been in close contact with the patient for testing. Their health condition is being monitored
Plus One student allegedly assaulted by seniors in Kerala’s Kannur; six suspended
Victim claims he was struck on the head with a stone
Pillion rider cannot be denied compensation citing vehicle rider’s negligence: Kerala High Court
Court holds that Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, Ernakulam, had 'committed a grave error' in drawing an adverse inference against petitioner by relying on the scene mahazar and inspection report of the accident and not evidence
Residents of old age home steal the scene at fashion show for senior citizens in Kerala’s Thrissur
Residents of Thrissur Government Old Age Home win four honours at ‘Niram 2026’, proving confidence and creativity only grow with the years
Non-payment of maintenance is economic abuse, constituting domestic violence: Kerala HC
Claims of victims of domestic violence need no independent corroboration as the harassment usually happens inside the confines of a house, says court
Take measures to clear pending audit, Kerala HC tells Guruvayur Devaswom
Court instructs Devaswom to submit a schedule for the remittance of the outstanding audit charges of ₹14.72 crore
Jaleel targets Satheesan, IUML over move to reconstitute Waqf Board
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UDF names V.R. Sudheer as nominee for Kochi Corporation deputy mayor election
UDF has the support of 48 members in the 76-member house; LDF and BJP field candidates; Deputy mayor post had remained vacant since Deepak Joy resigned after being elected as Thripunithura MLA
Former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan says arrest attempt of student Aishe Ghosh is an assault on democratic rights
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Child rights panel resolves 46 complaints
Panel expresses concern over rising incidence of child rights violations among school students, says there is need to provide training to teachers and parents regarding child rights laws
Kochi Corporation among communicable disease hotspots
As many as 83 dengue cases, 78 hepatitis A cases and 26 H1N1 cases were reported within the Corporation limits between January and June; authorities intensify preventive measures, including source reduction, to curb the spread
Kerala police intensify probe into loan app racket targeting American citizens; hunt on for kingpin
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Mariners, families seek protection amid West Asia conflict
They flag safety concerns, shrinking job opportunities and challenges to India’s maritime ambitions
ADGP M.R. Ajith Kumar challenges his suspension before Central Administrative Tribunal
Central Administrative Tribunal, which refused to grant a stay on the suspension order, posted the case for August 20, 2026
Three construction workers trapped in landslip in Kerala’s Kasaragod rescued
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Kerala Police to launch joint action plan with banks to combat cyber frauds
The proposed coordination mechanism will enable the police to respond more effectively to emerging cyber threats, including rapidly evolving scams such as ‘digital arrest’ frauds
Leopard trapped in cage set up by Forest dept. in Kerala’s Palakkad
The animal had spread panic among residents of Tathengalam, Thenkara and Mezhukumpaara in the district
