Kerala News
Latest updates and top stories from the Kerala category
Court cannot sit in judgment on a community’s belief, says Travancore Devaswom Board
Temple board files submissions in Supreme Court regarding entry of women of all ages into Sabarimala shrine; court’s review hearing to start on April 7; Kerala govt. had softened its stance on the issue

CPI(M) leader Vellanad Sasi surrenders in porcupine killing case
A case had been registered against him under non-bailable sections of the Wild Life (Protection) Act
Women short-changed yet again as Kerala’s poll fronts refuse to change course
Although Kerala is the only Indian State where women outnumber men, this demographic strength has never translated into political power; in the 140 Assembly constituencies in the State, the LDF has fielded 17 women candidates, the UDF 12, and the NDA 14
Estate factory worker found dead following suspected wild elephant attack
His body is being shifted to Idukki Medical College for autopsy
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: 1,637 nominations accepted, 337 rejected
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Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Elathur, a red bastion, now faces a competitive race
Sensing an opportunity, Congress appears to be positioning itself to capitalise on the factional tussle within NCP(SP) to wrest the Elathur seat back from the Left Democratic Front

T. N. Prathapan rolls out 10 guarantees for Manalur, unveils local manifesto
UDF candidate promises dialysis centre, low-cost pharmacy, Rs 10 lunch scheme, startup park and AI labs if elected from Manalur
Row erupts in Nemom over Rajeev Chandrasekhar’s alleged non-disclosure of property
Despite the objections, the Returning Officer accepted the BJP candidate’s nomination, maintaining it did not violate any grounds for rejection as stated in the Candidate’s Handbook 2023
Kodakara highway heist case to come up before Special Court on March 26
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Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: ‘Wake Up Keralam’ to mount cultural challenge to NDA
Statewide platform of writers, artists and activists to counter fake propaganda, hate politics and communal consolidation of Sangh Parivar
‘Illegally’ imported drone seized
The seizure was carried out under provisions of the Customs Act
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Ekbal urges political parties to shun communalism, restore decency in poll discourse
In a 10-point appeal, the academic calls for issue-based debates and the upholding of secular values, warning against personal attacks and religious messaging. Ekbal emphasises the need for dignified political dialogue, focusing on critical issues like education and healthcare while advocating for environmentally responsible campaigning practices.

Jacobite-Orthodox faction feud: Kerala HC sets aside single judge order on taking over possession of six churches
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Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: in Muvattupuzha, Congress keen to buck the trend, saffron maths adds to poll game
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