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Why over 250 landless beneficiaries of Kerala’s Arippa Bhoosamaram are trapped in bureaucratic deadlock
Distribution of title deeds in February 2026 has stalled due to a conflict between Revenue and Forest Departments
VACB’s ‘Operation Parpidam’ exposes widespread municipal corruption in Kerala’s construction sector
Statewide inspections also point to how local networks of corrupt officials and their agents have significantly escalated the cost of construction for ordinary families
Rift in AMMA triggers fresh row over ‘power group’ in Malayalam cinema
Allegation by Shwetha Menon that the ‘power group’ named in Hema Committee report is working against her has triggered a fresh bout of infighting within AMMA even as her rival camp has asked her to divulge the names of those named in the controversial report
Sabarimala gold theft case: SIT detains former TDB president P.S. Prasanth for questioning
Prasanth’s detention comes nearly three weeks after SIT questioned Unnikrishnan Potti, the prime accused in the case. The move comes hours after Prasanth posted on Facebook that his arrest in the case was imminent
Amid power crisis, workplace accidents pose stiff challenge to Kerala State Electricity Board
Accidents have claimed the lives of 8 KSEB staff and 10 contract staff so far this year, notes KSEB. Primary causes include safety rule violations and carelessness.
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
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
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
Youth, student organisations in Kerala extend support to Operation Toofan
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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
Man held in alleged ₹4.5-crore deposit fraud
The accused had been absconding since June 26, 2026, say police
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
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
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
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
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
Doctor in Kerala’s Kannur booked over alleged medical negligence, hospital denies charges
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