Kerala News
Latest updates and top stories from the Kerala category
Kerala govt. considers processing centres under Supplyco to end millers’ monopoly in paddy procurement: Food and Civil Supplies Minister
Anoop Jacob was responding to concerns raised during the Question Hour over private mills ‘forcing unfair paddy weight deductions on farmers.’

Opposition LDF walks out of Assembly alleging govt failure in controlling disease spread
Kerala Health Minister Muraleedharan accused the previous LDF Government of not taking sufficient steps for disease prevention, including in cleaning activities, during the earlier part of the year when it was in charge

Industries Secretary submits unconditional apology in Kerala High Court
The current Secretary in charge of the Cashew Development Department sought time to reconsider the denial of sanction for a CBI probe into the alleged misappropriation

Kerala HC dismisses PIL challenging free travel for women, transgender persons in KSRTC ordinary buses
The Court observed that there was nothing in the plea to prove that a Government Order that had been issued with regard to the free travel scheme, was illegal
Cochin Minerals and Rutile pay-off case: ED questions company CFO
The financial manager and a senior clerk of CMRL are also likely to appear before the ED on June 23, 2026
AMMA crisis: Let people with conviction and empathy lead the association, says actor Ansiba Hassan
She alleged that the executive committee, which stepped down on Sunday (June 21, 2026), failed to present a proper explanation on the gaps detected in the financial affairs of the association.

Congress MP Dean Kuriakose flays removal of Kerala representative from Mullaperiyar panel
Congress MP Dean Kuriakose criticizes the NDSA’s removal of Kerala’s representative from the Mullaperiyar Dam safety panel

Kaffir screen shot controversy: DYFI national president Rahim moves police against ‘smear campaign’
Several leaders, including then CPI(M) legislator K.K. Lathika, had shared the controversial screenshot on social media during the peak of the high-octane election campaign in Vadakara
Vessel docked at private yard catches fire in Kochi
The vessel had been undergoing maintenance and had reportedly carried out a trial run the previous day, heightening anxiety in the neighbourhood over the threat posed by the possible presence of fuel

Kerala’s battle with water-borne diseases
The State’s under-investment in proper sewerage networks is costing it dearly

NEET-UG re-test held smoothly in Kerala
The test was held in examination venues across 16 city centres in the State
A ‘historic’ move fails to deliver results for AMMA
The series of events that led to the resignation of the film artistes forum’s executive committee reveals that not many wanted the regime headed by its first woman president to last long. Also, the organisation failed to resolve through talks even allegations of a serious nature

Preparations in full swing for 12th edition of Malabar River Festival
With 10 international kayakers already having accepted invitations, organisers expect strong global participation at this year’s festival

One more shigella death, seven fresh cases reported in Kerala
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Govt. to cover medical expenses of injured police officers
Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala has directed the Kerala Police Welfare Bureau to release an initial amount of ₹5 lakh each for their treatment
Applicants pick holes in interview for ART medical officer’s post at Kozhikode MCH
They claim that media advertisements for the purpose appeared on the same day as the interview, due to which many eligible people could not attend the interview process

