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Nine people dead as van plunges off Valparai cliff in T.N.
The HinduThe Hindu
17 Apr 2026

Nine people dead as van plunges off Valparai cliff in T.N.

The deceased were part of a 12-member group from Malappuram district; three shifted to hospital in Coimbatore with severe injuries; police say the van they travelled in fell from a hairpin bend

The HinduThe Hindu
17 Apr 2026

No supply restrictions, says Kerala State Electricity Board

This time the demand is high. But we have made all the arrangements for supply from central stations and purchases through power exchanges, says KSEB chairperson

No supply restrictions, says Kerala State Electricity Board
The HinduThe Hindu
17 Apr 2026

Man held with suspected MDMA, ecstasy pills in Kochi

He allegedly supplied narcotic substances to the youths who were arrested from a star hotel at Kadavanthra recently

Man held with suspected MDMA, ecstasy pills in Kochi
The HinduThe Hindu
17 Apr 2026

Nurses' strike: Kerala High Court modifies interim order

Court lifts restrictions imposed on nurses' association and private hospital managements following the nurses' strike

Nurses' strike: Kerala High Court modifies interim order
The HinduThe Hindu
17 Apr 2026

Soaring consumption: Kerala State Electricity Board proposes TAM option, seeks regulatory commission’s nod

The power utility has also proposed an institutional mechanism comprising an apex committee and an operational committee for handling short-term power procurement during contingencies

Soaring consumption: Kerala State Electricity Board proposes TAM option, seeks regulatory commission’s nod
The HinduThe Hindu
17 Apr 2026

Kochi Corporation leads State in Plan fund utilisation

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Kochi Corporation leads State in Plan fund utilisation
The HinduThe Hindu
17 Apr 2026

Family of five escapes unhurt as car catches fire in Kerala

The incident occurred on Friday morning while the family was travelling from Chittar to Konni

Family of five escapes unhurt as car catches fire in Kerala
The HinduThe Hindu
17 Apr 2026

Nine killed as van carrying Malappuram schoolteachers plunges off Valparai cliff

Most of the passengers in the van were teachers of Government Lower Primary School, Pang, and their family members. The van reportedly fell from hairpin bend number 13 and tumbled down to hairpin bend number 9.

Nine killed as van carrying Malappuram schoolteachers plunges off Valparai cliff
The HinduThe Hindu
17 Apr 2026

Houseboats without pollution control systems barred from Vembanad lake

The port officer and registering authority issued a directive in this regard on April 17 following a Kerala High Court order on January 20

Houseboats without pollution control systems barred from Vembanad lake
The HinduThe Hindu
17 Apr 2026

Heat, humidity make life miserable in north Kerala

In Kozhikode, the season’s peak temperature of 37.2°C was recorded on April 16, marking a departure of 2.6°C above normal. Maximum temperatures in Kasaragod, Malappuram and Kannur districts have also remained above seasonal averages

Heat, humidity make life miserable in north Kerala
The HinduThe Hindu
17 Apr 2026

Delimitation Bill aimed at 2029 poll advantage: Thomas Isaac

CPI(M) leader accuses BJP of using electoral revisions and seat redrawing to favour itself

Delimitation Bill aimed at 2029 poll advantage: Thomas Isaac
The HinduThe Hindu
17 Apr 2026

State professional drama competition to begin in Thrissur on April 19

Five-day festival by Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi to feature 10 plays at K.T. Muhammed Theatre

State professional drama competition to begin in Thrissur on April 19
The HinduThe Hindu
17 Apr 2026

Public hospitals in Kerala struggle as KASP dues mount

The government owes both public and private hospitals under KASP and other health financing schemes ₹1,824 cr. Even taluk-level hospitals are awaiting dues of over ₹1 crore each from the government for free treatment given

Public hospitals in Kerala struggle as KASP dues mount
The HinduThe Hindu
17 Apr 2026

A month after fire incident, ICUs in Thiruvananthapuram MCH to open next week

Since the incident on March 17, the hospital has been using temporary ICUs to accommodate patients requiring ICU care after surgeries

A month after fire incident, ICUs in Thiruvananthapuram MCH to open next week
The HinduThe Hindu
17 Apr 2026

Waste piles up in Thiruvananthapuram as Haritha Karma Sena faces vehicle shortage

The Corporation’s plans to purchase vehicles is getting delayed

Waste piles up in Thiruvananthapuram as Haritha Karma Sena faces vehicle shortage