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Wayanad debris slip: Death toll rises to seven, one still missing
The HinduThe Hindu
9 Jul 2026

Wayanad debris slip: Death toll rises to seven, one still missing

The death toll in the Wayanad debris collapse has risen to seven after rescue teams recovered four more bodies from the tunnel construction site. One worker remains missing, while seven injured workers are undergoing treatment.

The HinduThe Hindu
9 Jul 2026

M.K. Raghavan demands high-level probe into Kozhikode station clock tower collapse

Kozhikode MP seeks clarification from the Railways on whether piling work near the heritage clock tower had compromised its structural stability

M.K. Raghavan demands high-level probe into Kozhikode station clock tower collapse
The HinduThe Hindu
9 Jul 2026

‘I, Nobody’ movie review: An unconventional thriller that fumbles in the final act

Technically, the film is on par with some of the best works from Malayalam cinema in recent years, with slick, thoughtful framing and editing.

‘I, Nobody’ movie review: An unconventional thriller that fumbles in the final act
The HinduThe Hindu
9 Jul 2026

KAAPA accused BJP councillor R. Sugathan granted one-day interim bail for swearing-in

However, a final call on his swearing-in will be taken only after Kerala High Court’s verdict on his bail plea in the KAAPA case

KAAPA accused BJP councillor R. Sugathan granted one-day interim bail for swearing-in
The HinduThe Hindu
9 Jul 2026

Motorists cautioned after crack found on Thamarassery mountain pass linking Kozhikode and Wayanad in Kerala

Wayanad Ghat Road Protection Committee members say all vehicles passing through the ghat section should comply with the speed limit regulations to avoid accidents

Motorists cautioned after crack found on Thamarassery mountain pass linking Kozhikode and Wayanad in Kerala
The HinduThe Hindu
9 Jul 2026

Labourers shifted from tunnel road construction site in Kozhikode in Kerala

Revenue department officials say shifting following preventive evacuation measures recommended by Kerala government in the wake of Wayanad debris slip disaster

Labourers shifted from tunnel road construction site in Kozhikode in Kerala
The HinduThe Hindu
9 Jul 2026

Kerala Forest department sets up ‘classroom libraries’ in Madatharakani Government High School

14 libraries, set up right inside individual classrooms, have age-appropriate and curriculum-aligned books within arm’s reach of the children

Kerala Forest department sets up ‘classroom libraries’ in Madatharakani Government High School
The HinduThe Hindu
9 Jul 2026

Kochi Corporation’s new office may need another ₹4 crore to complete pending works

The structure has already incurred ₹61 crore after more than 200% cost escalation over the original estimate of ₹18.83 crore. Technical sanction was granted in 2006. The project was delayed by nearly two decades before being inaugurated on October 21, 2025

Kochi Corporation’s new office may need another ₹4 crore to complete pending works
The HinduThe Hindu
9 Jul 2026

From village library to a window on world cinema

Kolazhy’s ‘Cinema Kottaka’ celebrates its 100th screening, marking a decade of bringing world cinema to rural audiences with Malayalam subtitles

From village library to a window on world cinema
The HinduThe Hindu
9 Jul 2026

Youth Congress workers storm Kerala PSC office over alleged exam irregularities

Despite attempts by security staff to stop them, the activists tried to force open the door of meeting room and shouted slogans demanding resignation of PSC chairman

Youth Congress workers storm Kerala PSC office over alleged exam irregularities
The HinduThe Hindu
9 Jul 2026

State Election Commissioners face controversy in Kerala and Tamil Nadu

Controversies in Kerala and Tamil Nadu highlight concerns over the integrity and autonomy of the State Election Commission

State Election Commissioners face controversy in Kerala and Tamil Nadu
The HinduThe Hindu
9 Jul 2026

Pinarayi Vijayan defends tunnel project clearances; blames administrative negligence for Wayanad disaster

Pinarayi Vijayan alleges that despite Wayanad experiencing heavy rainfall two days prior to the tragedy, the District Disaster Management Authority failed to issue a timely red alert

Pinarayi Vijayan defends tunnel project clearances; blames  administrative negligence for Wayanad disaster
The HinduThe Hindu
9 Jul 2026

Keralite’s death in Sri Lanka riots leaves his native village searching for answers

According to available information, Alappuzha native Sarathchandran Unnithan arrived in Sri Lanka on March 2 and was arrested for allegedly possessing ganja. He was later lodged in Negombo prison, where he died during the riots

Keralite’s death in Sri Lanka riots leaves his native village searching for answers
The HinduThe Hindu
9 Jul 2026

Century-old clock tower partially collapses at Kozhikode railway station; none injured

Though there were people on the platform at the time, a major disaster was narrowly averted as no one was directly beneath the structure when it gave way

Century-old clock tower partially collapses at Kozhikode railway station; none injured
The HinduThe Hindu
9 Jul 2026

Heavy rains continue in Kerala; IMD sounds orange alert in 3 districts

IMD issues yellow alert in six other districts – Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Kannur and Kasaragod – on Thursday

Heavy rains continue in Kerala; IMD sounds orange alert in 3 districts
The HinduThe Hindu
9 Jul 2026

Pinarayi Vijayan visits Wayanad debris slip site; meets injured in hospital

Senior party leaders M V Govindan and M V Jayarajan accompany Pinarayi Vijayan during the visit

Pinarayi Vijayan visits Wayanad debris slip site; meets injured in hospital
The HinduThe Hindu
9 Jul 2026

Wayanad debris slip: 2 more bodies recovered from site; death toll rises to 5

The recovery was made during the third day of intensive search and rescue operations; 3 persons remain missing

Wayanad debris slip: 2 more bodies recovered from site; death toll rises to 5
The HinduThe Hindu
8 Jul 2026

A crisis on wheels in Kerala

The free bus ride scheme for women is turning out to be financially unviable

A crisis on wheels in Kerala