Kerala News
Latest updates and top stories from the Kerala category
Forest dept. steps up effort to capture tiger from Vandiperiyar plantations
Two cows were attacked recently, one killed; dept. plans to trap the animal in a cage or tranquillize it.
Southern Railway approves GADs for three major ROBs
To come up at at Mynagappally, Kallumala, and Nalukodi
Breathing new life into pre-loved sarees
Yi Trivandrum launches initiative to transform pre-loved sarees into eco-friendly marathon bags for the Kovalam Marathon 2026
Five held for alleged attack on anti-narcotics squad
More than two grams of suspected MDMA were reportedly recovered from the car in which the accused were travelling
P. Rajeeve questions Kerala CM’s stand on Adani Group’s move to sell Vizhinjam port stake
Former State Industries Minister terms the move a blatant violation of the concession agreement signed by the State government and AVPPL, the concessionaire of the port. He says Satheesan has only expressed displeasure over the Adani Group not communicating the move to the govt. The Chief Minister should make it clear that strict action will be taken against the violation of contract terms, he says
Mumps outbreak: school in Kerala’s Alappuzha closed for 21 days
District Collector orders temporary closure based on report submitted by district medical officer recommending that school be closed for 21-day incubation period
Kollam district hospital development will be fast-tracked, says Minister Bindhu Krishna
Shortage of staff will be addressed and immediate steps will be taken to fill various vacancies across departments
Food and Civil Supplies Minister orders review of eligibility criteria for priority ration cards
The review will examine whether major changes are required in the existing norms related to the ownership of four-wheeler vehicles, the floor area of houses, and the landholding limits for applicants who seek priority ration cards.
Progress slow on Comprehensive Dam Safety Evaluation in Kerala as deadline closes in
Owners of dams are required to complete the first CDSE by an independent panel of experts within five years of the commencement of the Dam Safety Act, 2021. As per this requirement, the deadline expires on December 31, 2026
Study calls for major overhaul of social work education to strengthen disaster preparedness
It contends that although social workers have traditionally played an important role in disaster response, their contributions remain largely confined to post-disaster relief and psycho-social support, while their potential in disaster planning, governance and risk reduction remains underutilised
Report vacancies to Kerala Public Service Commission within three weeks, departments and public-sector institutions told
Personnel and Administrative Reforms department also asks all departments and public sector institutions to compile and hand over a list of all temporary employees within three weeks
Python rescued from CPI(M) party office in Aryanad in Kerala
The office is housed in a sheet-roofed structure, where reptiles are occasionally seen during the monsoon season, forest officials say
Five POCSO cases registered over alleged sexual abuse of 17-year-old girl at Bekal in Kerala’s Kasaragod
No arrests have been officially announced
CMFRI identifies new deep-sea fish from Arabian Sea
Cyttopsis indica was found at depths of 350 m to 500 m along the continental slope of the eastern Lakshadweep Sea
Kochi Corporation’s health standing committee to consider two proposals to use drones for mosquito control
A start-up has submitted a proposal for employing drones for spraying larvicides. Another company proposes operating drones to spray an organic compound at mosquito-breeding grounds identified through GIS mapping
Mar Thoma Church head opposes Kerala govt’s move to cut tax on low-alcohol beverages
Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church head Theodosius Mar Thoma Metropolitan says the Church is against all forms of liquor
Kerala CM promises new models beyond PPP to make real estate developers part of State’s growth
Satheesan reiterates that government does not intend to increase taxes to fund development activity
Shashi Tharoor recalls past security concerns amid Adani’s proposed MSC stake transfer in Vizhinjam port
Congress MP says Vizhinjam project had failed to secure bidders several times under both UPA and NDA governments due to concerns over possible involvement of Chinese companies
