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Latest updates and top stories from the Kerala category
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Edamalakkudy in spotlight at Election Commission’s briefing
EC has completed all arrangements to facilitate voting for the tribal community in Edamalakkudy, says Chief Election Commissioner
SGOU to launch global digital library with CUSAT collaboration
Developed on a ‘Software as a Service’ (SaaS) model, the digital library aims to provide seamless access to vast knowledge resources

Kerala Assembly Polls 2026: UDF races to finalise seat-sharing as LDF attempts to steal march on the Opposition
Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan and senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala hold closed-door meeting with Indian Union Muslim League leadership
Environmental groups condemn cyber attacks on activist N. Badusha
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LDF govt’s Sabarimala affidavit an attempt to mislead devotees, says Chennithala
Says the government had not moved “even an inch” from its earlier position of allowing women of all ages to enter the temple

LPG crunch tests Sabarimala as temple opens for monthly poojas
With thousands of pilgrims arriving every day and the ten-day annual festival set to begin on March 22, authorities scramble to ensure that the shortage does not disrupt essential services
Kozhikode Corpn. approves revised DPR to modernise Mofussil bus stand
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Assembly polls: Kerala shifts to election mode with April 9 set as poll date
March 23 is the last date for filing nominations. Scrutiny will be held on March 24. March 26 is the deadline for withdrawing nominations
Water level in Pazhassi reservoir dips sharply as heat intensifies
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Kerala government approves teaching posts in government, aided schools
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Kerala Assembly elections 2026: full schedule
Following the announcement of the schedule, the Model Code of Conduct is now in immediate effect in the States and Union Territories preparing for elections

Kerala government approves new-generation courses in government, aided colleges
Government clarifies that the programmes will be launched subject to approval from respective universities. No permanent faculty appointments will be made during the first five years of the programmes
Gang rivalry in Kollam: Eight arrested in ‘Aluva’ Athul murder case
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New earthworm species adds to Western Ghats’ rich biodiversity
Main issues directly affecting earthworms in the Western Ghats are habitat destruction and transformation, says expert
17.4 crore voters eligible for assembly polls in TN, Bengal, Assam, Kerala, Puducherry
CEC Gyanesh Kumar said the total number of voters of the four States and Union Territories is equivalent to the population of Australia, France, South Africa, Germany and Canada.

Kerala Cabinet approves 50% amnesty on pending traffic fines
Vehicle owners can avail themselves of the concession on traffic violation fines if they clear the dues on or before April 30
10,115 more farmers to get pension under government scheme in Kerala
They will be eligible to receive a monthly pension of ₹2,000
Jal Jeevan Mission: Cabinet nod to Kerala Water Authority for availing ₹4,000 crore more as loan from NABARD
Amount constitutes the second instalment of a ₹9,000-crore loan assistance that is being secured under the NABARD Infrastructure Development Assistance scheme for Jal Jeevan Mission
Burglary at Kowdiar Palace; jewellery worth ₹2 crore stolen
According to the complaint, several pieces of gold and gem-studded jewellery, including antique valuables, that were kept in an iron almirah in her bedroom at the palace had gone missing
