Kerala News
Latest updates and top stories from the Kerala category
Mohanan Kunnummal wades into controversy with disparaging remarks against student leaders
His terming of students as “themmadis” (scoundrels) and “goons” draws strong criticism
Kerala HC directs to defer nurses’ strike till March 19, suggests mediation
Stating that any continuing difference of opinion between the nurses and private hospital managements will affect the people seeking treatment and other members of the public, the court says that it will be ideal if both sides choose mediation
Lok Atukta orders probe against scheme of Boby Chemmannoor’s firm
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Kozhikode Corpn. Council gives nod to publish LAP for Palayam sector development in Gazette
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Kerala Assembly polls 2026 | Roshy Augustine will contest from Idukki constituency, says Jose K. Mani
Roshy has represented the Idukki constituency since 2001
Kerala has become a hunger-free state: Minister G.R. Anil
Says Kerala is the only state in India that guarantees ration access to every household
Thiruvananthapuram Collector’s report contradicts Corporation’s claim on Attukal Pongala cleanup
While the Mayor had said that cleaning was completed within a few hours of the festival, the Collector’s report points out that the waste removal was completed only within three days
Kerala government decides to lift construction ban in Idukki
Title deed holders can now build homes and utilise their land. Individuals can construct up to 5,000 sq ft without any fees, while commercial projects will incur charges based on land fair value. Activist express concerns that the timing may be politically motivated ahead of upcoming Assembly elections.
Kerala Assembly Polls 2026 | Sudhakaran hints at ‘revolt’ as Congress decides to keep MPs off Assembly polls
Sudhakaran’s ‘hasty return’ from Delhi to Kannur, when Parliament is in session, seems to have rocked the Congress’s bid to present a united face at the hustings. He asserted last week that he would ‘100 per cent” contest the polls from Kannur
KARE Portal to monitor rare diseases in Kerala
To facilitate identification, tracking and coordinated treatment of rare diseases
School examination wings come under a single umbrella at Pareeksha Bhavan
Minister inaugurates new block for higher secondary and vocational higher secondary examination wings at Pareeksha Bhavan
Kerala Waqf Board Chairperson quits to contest Assembly polls from Ponnani
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Firewood to the rescue as LPG goes scarce
Many restaurants in the outskirts of Thiruvananthapuram remain untouched by the shortage of LPG cylinders since they have for long been operating with firewood stoves.
KILA signs MoU with UN University research institute
Partnership with UNU-CRIS to boost research, policy support, and capacity building in local governance
Arattupuzha Pooram: Authorities deny nod for fireworks citing safety concerns
District administration cites proximity of houses and lack of safety distance as key reasons
Kollam Mayor announces major infrastructure and welfare projects
A.K. Hafeez says a Detailed Project Report for the reconstruction of the Chinnakada flyover will be ready within two weeks. The Mayor also outline plans to revitalise public spaces, enhance waste management with mechanized units, and address water supply issues related to the delayed Njankadavu drinking water project.