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High humidity levels make Palakkad heat more severe
The HinduThe Hindu
17 Apr 2026

High humidity levels make Palakkad heat more severe

Scientists at the IRTC, Mundur, say the intense heat experienced in the district is largely due to high humidity rather than temperature alone

The HinduThe Hindu
17 Apr 2026

Probe into sexual abuse case against filmmaker Ranjith in final stage, say police

Special investigation team questions actor Bobby Kurian who was with the director when he was taken into custody on March 31

Probe into sexual abuse case against filmmaker Ranjith in final stage, say police
The HinduThe Hindu
17 Apr 2026

District Collector orders probe into ration shortage at Edamalakkudy in Idukki

A shortage of over 64,000 kg of rice reported. Massive deficit in food grains unearthed after Edamalakudy panchayat president alerted Civil Supplies department officials that Devikulam Girijan Co-operative Society had exhausted its rice stock, leaving tribal residents struggling to access food

District Collector orders probe into ration shortage at Edamalakkudy in Idukki
The HinduThe Hindu
17 Apr 2026

Focus on source reduction to curb dengue, says Kozhikode DMO

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Focus on source reduction to curb dengue, says Kozhikode DMO
The HinduThe Hindu
17 Apr 2026

Rhythm of resilience: How’s BRC band is striking a new note

In a quiet corner of Kollam, adults with intellectual disabilities are transforming lives through music

Rhythm of resilience: How’s BRC band is striking a new note
The HinduThe Hindu
17 Apr 2026

Six-day traffic curbs at old Chalakudy bridge in Thrissur to trigger diversions

Bridge to be closed for urgent repair works and load testing

Six-day traffic curbs at old Chalakudy bridge in Thrissur to trigger diversions
The HinduThe Hindu
17 Apr 2026

Water level in Idukki reservoir drops to 36% of capacity

Power generation continues at near-maximum capacity at Moolamattom power plant

Water level in Idukki reservoir drops to 36% of capacity
The HinduThe Hindu
17 Apr 2026

ADG visits NCC units in Kozhikode, Malappuram

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ADG visits NCC units in Kozhikode, Malappuram
The HinduThe Hindu
17 Apr 2026

Thrissur Pooram: Heat safety measures to protect people and elephants

District Collector chairs high-level meeting; focus on hydration, medical readiness, and shaded facilities

Thrissur Pooram: Heat safety measures to protect people and elephants
The HinduThe Hindu
17 Apr 2026

Kollam swelters as temperatures soar, yellow alert issued

The intense heat has turned daily commutes and outdoor labour into gruelling tasks. Many citizens have reported physical exhaustion and heat-related discomfort, as the cooling effect of the evening breeze remains elusive

Kollam swelters as temperatures soar, yellow alert issued
The HinduThe Hindu
17 Apr 2026

Cash-for-votes case: Sobha Surendran appears before Collector

Palakkad District Collector had summoned all those involved in the incident, including Ms. Surendran, the woman who allegedly received the cash, and the Congress worker who recorded the video evidence

Cash-for-votes case: Sobha Surendran appears before Collector
The HinduThe Hindu
17 Apr 2026

Death of BDS student in Kannur: accused teachers seek anticipatory bail

The Thalassery Sessions Court declines to grant them any interim protection from arrest

Death of BDS student in Kannur: accused teachers seek anticipatory bail
The HinduThe Hindu
17 Apr 2026

IIT Palakkad expands academic, research initiatives

Institute to introduce BTech programme in Materials Engineering from 2026–27 academic year; it sets up Madhava Supercomputing Facility, a high-performance computing centre, and a 500 MHz Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectrometer

IIT Palakkad expands academic, research initiatives
The HinduThe Hindu
17 Apr 2026

Palakkad Congress councillor denied anticipatory bail in rape case

Prasobh V. Valsan is accused of sexually exploiting a Dalit woman by promising her employment

Palakkad Congress councillor denied anticipatory bail in rape case
The HinduThe Hindu
17 Apr 2026

Pallichattambi movie review: Heavy-handed approach drags down this ahistorical period movie

The film, set amid the tumultuous period of the Liberation Struggle in Kerala, takes a very dated approach in its writing and filmmaking aspects

Pallichattambi movie review: Heavy-handed approach drags down this ahistorical period movie
The HinduThe Hindu
17 Apr 2026

Leak on pipeline at Vazhuthacaud plugged, says Kerala Water Authority

KWA officials say the contractor for the Smart City projects carried out the repair; the pipeline sprang a leak near the City Police Commissioner’s office around 10 p.m. on April 13

Leak on pipeline at Vazhuthacaud plugged, says Kerala Water Authority
The HinduThe Hindu
17 Apr 2026

Blistering heat and soaring UV, humidity levels put Kerala on its toes

IMD warns of above-average temperatures across State as sweltering, sultry conditions prevail; several places record alarming levels of UV radiation; urban heat island effect amplifies the conditions

Blistering heat and soaring UV, humidity levels put Kerala on its toes
The HinduThe Hindu
17 Apr 2026

Two arrested in Kerala over sharing eatery’s Vishu poster depicting Lord Krishna before non-veg dish

According to FIR, the accused shared the poster on WhatsApp to allegedly hurt religious sentiments of Hindu community

Two arrested in Kerala over sharing eatery’s Vishu poster depicting Lord Krishna before non-veg dish
The HinduThe Hindu
17 Apr 2026

Kerala BDS student death: Two accused faculty members move court for anticipatory bail

Dr. M.K. Ram and Dr. Sangeeta Nambiar, who remain absconding, contend in their bail plea that they had no role in Nithin Raj’s death and argue that the student was under stress due to threats from a loan app

Kerala BDS student death: Two accused faculty members move court for anticipatory bail