Kerala News
Latest updates and top stories from the Kerala category
Bid to revive Aranmula airport project in Kerala hits hurdle as promoter backtracks
KGS Group chairman Abraham Kalamannil says his immediate objective is only to establish an airstrip capable of handling smaller aircraft
Kozhikode police widen net in probe into narco-mule network
Law enforcement agencies identify suspicious mule accounts, which are personal bank accounts leased out by individuals to receive illegal transactions on commission basis; narcotics kingpins found exploiting youngsters to act as financial proxies
Kerala government not seeking confrontation with judiciary, says Minister K. Muraleedharan
Dewaswom Minister says government needs greater freedom to function, particularly in matters relating to temple administration; he adds that court can intervene if there are flaws in government decisions
Can Kerala donate an elephant to Karnataka? Elephant transfer rules explained
The Captive Elephant (Transfer or Transport) Rules, 2024, which were published by the Ministry on February 24, 2024, put in place the provisions that govern the transfer and transport of elephants
Kerala Home Minister orders SIT probe into Chevayur bank election violence
SIT has been directed to conduct a detailed inquiry and submit report within three weeks
Kerala HC allows KAAPA accused BJP councillor R. Sugathan to take oath in Viyyur jail
Sugathan is among 20 BJP councillors directed by High Court to retake oaths after they had violated procedure during original ceremony by using names of local deities. 19 councillors retook oaths, but Sugathan was detained at the time and was not able to attend the ceremony
Football fans in Kerala transform their homes into colourful tributes to their teams
While many football fans in Kerala celebrate the FIFA World Cup with giant cutouts and flex boards, some have taken their passion much further.
Kerala govt not seeking confrontation with HC, but needs more freedom to function: Devaswom Minister
Referring to Sabarimala gold theft case, K. Muraleedharan says Kerala government is unable to take any further steps as High Court had entrusted the probe to an SIT
Ayodhya Ram Temple row: Congress reiterates demand for independent inquiry, accuses BJP and RSS of ‘daylight dacoity’
Congress leader Pawan Khera demands a ‘complete forensic audit' of accounts, donations, offerings and land deals
CAG flags Kochi Corporation’s idling vehicle fleet bleeding public money
CAG reports finds that out of the Corporation’s 143 vehicles, 72 had to be auctioned off as unserviceable, while another 34 were off the roads for want of fitness or maintenance
FIFA World Cup 2026 | Kerala's football frenzy, in pictures
In Kerala, the FIFA World Cup brings back jerseys, late-night screenings, cutouts of star players, and celebrations every four years
Chenthamara found guilty in Nenmara double murder in Kerala; sentencing on July 15
Chenthamara, the lone accused, appeared remorseless as the verdict was delivered. Asked if he had anything to say, he told the court to ‘hang’ him
Controversial Kerala YouTuber Thoppi’s channel shut down over malicious content
Cyber police had earlier booked Mohammad Nihad for allegedly posting obscene visuals through streaming platforms
Kerala observes State mourning following demise of Qatar’s former ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
The government, through an order, directed that there shall be no official entertainment or celebratory State functions during the period of mourning
Fading research hubs are stalling Kerala’s leap into the bio-economy
Kerala’s approach to science has changed, with basic research losing its place among the public policy priorities. The State is understandably attracted to projects that deliver visible and immediate outcomes, but that does not mean abdicating fundamental scientific research is okay. Only such research can lead to long-term value creation
Retrenchments in Kerala: Labour codes and its rules | Explained
Chapter XI of the Code provides that the appropriate Government shall set up a worker re-skilling fund, and the employer must contribute to the fund an amount equal to 15 days’ wages last drawn by the worker immediately before the retrenchment
Doctor who flagged equipment shortage lauds Kerala government’s move to end floor treatment
Haris Chirakkal, Head of Urology department at Government Medical College Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram, had hit the headlines after flagging shortages of essential surgical equipment and delays in surgeries during the previous LDF government’s tenure
Operation Toofan: Kozhikode City police arrest 58 in single-day sweep
57 narcotics cases were registered during flash searches carried out at various locations under the jurisdiction of the Kozhikode City police
