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Latest updates and top stories from the Kerala category
Why the monsoon is one of the best times to explore India’s forests
At naturalist-led trails across Indian wildlife lodges, the monsoon is shifting attention away from the safari’s celebrity animals towards breeding frogs, nesting birds, fruiting fungi and the smaller lives that become visible after rain
CPI-CPI(M) tussle over Deputy Opposition Leader post in Keralam is a mutiny against Pinarayi Vijayan
The issue is not so much about the ‘nominal’ post as it is about the clamour for collective leadership; in other words, it is a mutiny against the Leader of the Opposition, whose absolute authority has been resented by the CPI over the last decade and a half
Manthippara, a small village in Keralam’s Idukki, keeps Nadan Panthu Kali legacy alive in district
While the sport has deep historical roots in Kottayam, a dedicated group of enthusiasts in this remote border village is fighting to keep its legacy alive in Idukki. The hamlet is largely inhabited by settler-farmer families who migrated from Kottayam decades ago
Wider camera surveillance network on cards in Keralam’s Kozhikode to check traffic rule violations and reckless dumping of waste
At least 100 cameras with automatic number plate recognition to target traffic violations; preparations are on to cover 150 problem spots to curb reckless waste dumping
Gig worker who lost leg following accident says company ignored her after initial help
The 33-year old tells The Hindu that though Swiggy had paid for her initial surgery after protests by gig workers’ unions, it has not provided her continued medical support which has now led to the amputation of her leg
₹1.50-crore project to redevelop Vyttila Junction nearing completion
The widened and redeveloped portions beneath the Vyttila flyover being opened to traffic in a phased manner; a dedicated bus bay to park four buses at a time to be readied on the south-western side of the junction
Probe launched after group stops Keralam CM Satheesan’s convoy in Thiruvananthapuram
The group, organising another Sree Narayana Guru event at Chenthi, signalled the CM’s vehicle which was heading to Chempazhanthy to stop and attend their event
Sree Narayana Guru’s teachings should be spread across the world: Keralam CM
Satheesan recalls his announcement in the 2026-27 Revised Budget that a statue and cultural centre dedicated to Narayana Guru would be established in New Delhi
Keralam’s Agriculture dept. to step up market intervention during festival seasons, says Minister
Market interventions to prevent artificial price rise and curb the exploitation of farmers and consumers by middlemen during festival seasons and the Sabarimala pilgrimage season, says T. Siddique
Keralam Speaker’s Onam greetings reach author Sumangala five years after her death
Letter addressed to the late children’s writer lands at her home at Wadakkanchery; son Ashtamoorthy responds with a pointed social media post
Niranam Punyaalan claims Sree Narayana Trophy at 86th Kannetti boat race
Rowed by the Kumarakom Town Boat Club under the banner of Souhridham 87, the boat crossed the finish line first to secure the championship title along with a cash prize of ₹1.5 lakh. Naduvilaparamban, rowed by Sangham Kannetti, in second place, followed by St. Pius Tenth, operated by the Iruvar Boat Club, in third
‘Tigers’ set to make merry in Thrissur
Over 400 painted ‘tigers,’ constituting nine teams, set to turn Swaraj Round into a riot of colour for Onam on Saturday. Each team will field a ‘Pulivandi’ and a tableau combining mythology with contemporary themes
Police transfers over clash at mosque in Keralam’s Kozhikode draw criticism
Five officers, including Chombala Station House Officer P.P. Shameel, were transferred after allegations surfaced over their alleged lapses in handling the situation
A few sharp curves beneath Kochi metro corridor turning into death traps
Mayor V.K. Minimol to convene PWD, traffic police, KMRL meeting to prevent further accidents
Kodikunnil Suresh, P.C. Thomas raise concerns over proposed restructuring of railway divisions
MP Kodikunnil Suresh expresses deep dissatisfaction over the decision; says transferring key regions, including Mangaluru, which fall under the Palakkad division, to the Mysuru division is a major setback for the State
Kodikkunnil Suresh urges Keralam govt. to appoint Devaswom board president from SC community
Congress MP says that although SC representation exists at various levels of the Devaswom system, no person from the community has so far headed any of the five Dewasom boards in the State as president
Kanthapuram Samastha circular on women at public events in Keralam draws criticism
It asks mahal and madrasa officials not to let women be present among unrelated men at religious events, and to ensure that programmes follow Islamic norms
