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Latest updates and top stories from the Kerala category
CBSE Class X results 2026: several schools in Kollam record 100% success
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Waste piles up in Thiruvananthapuram as Haritha Karma Sena faces vehicle shortage
The Corporation’s plans to purchase vehicles is getting delayed
Public hospitals in Kerala struggle as KASP dues mount
The government owes both public and private hospitals under KASP and other health financing schemes ₹1,824 cr. Even taluk-level hospitals are awaiting dues of over ₹1 crore each from the government for free treatment given
State professional drama competition to begin in Thrissur on April 19
Five-day festival by Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi to feature 10 plays at K.T. Muhammed Theatre
Delimitation Bill aimed at 2029 poll advantage: Thomas Isaac
CPI(M) leader accuses BJP of using electoral revisions and seat redrawing to favour itself
Heat, humidity make life miserable in north Kerala
In Kozhikode, the season’s peak temperature of 37.2°C was recorded on April 16, marking a departure of 2.6°C above normal. Maximum temperatures in Kasaragod, Malappuram and Kannur districts have also remained above seasonal averages
Water level in Idukki reservoir drops to 36% of capacity
Power generation continues at near-maximum capacity at Moolamattom power plant
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
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
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
Six-day traffic curbs at old Chalakudy bridge in Thrissur to trigger diversions
Bridge to be closed for urgent repair works and load testing
Thrissur Pooram: Heat safety measures to protect people and elephants
District Collector chairs high-level meeting; focus on hydration, medical readiness, and shaded facilities
High humidity levels make Palakkad heat more severe
Scientists at the IRTC, Mundur, say the intense heat experienced in the district is largely due to high humidity rather than temperature alone
Palakkad Congress councillor denied anticipatory bail in rape case
Prasobh V. Valsan is accused of sexually exploiting a Dalit woman by promising her employment
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