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Kochi Corporation Council meeting disrupted amid LDF protest seeking Mayor’s resignation
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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
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
Focus on source reduction to curb dengue, says Kozhikode DMO
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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
Six-day traffic curbs at old Chalakudy bridge in Thrissur to trigger diversions
Bridge to be closed for urgent repair works and load testing
Water level in Idukki reservoir drops to 36% of capacity
Power generation continues at near-maximum capacity at Moolamattom power plant

Thrissur Pooram: Heat safety measures to protect people and elephants
District Collector chairs high-level meeting; focus on hydration, medical readiness, and shaded facilities
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
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
Death of BDS student in Kannur: accused teachers seek anticipatory bail
The Thalassery Sessions Court declines to grant them any interim protection from arrest
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
Palakkad Congress councillor denied anticipatory bail in rape case
Prasobh V. Valsan is accused of sexually exploiting a Dalit woman by promising her employment
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

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
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
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

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
