Kerala News
Latest updates and top stories from the Kerala category
UDF government in Kerala ‘poised’ to refer ADM Naveen Babu’s suicide case to CBI
Officials say government has not yet issued a formal notification of consent authorising the CBI to investigate the case. They say it is likely the government will seek legal opinion and weigh the family’s request in the Cabinet

Kochi police record statement of Malayalam actor Ansiba Hassan on her complaint against fellow actor, woman cop
Police procedure amid an ongoing controversy surrounding AMMA which has been witnessing an internal turmoil with a section of office-bearers making allegations against each other

K-TET: teachers’ organisations want Union government to bring in legislative amendment
As per a 2025 Supreme Court judgment, in-service teachers are required to clear Teachers’ Eligibility Test within two years. Recently, court gave an extension of one more year to pass the test
Kerala-based group to launch Community Marine Biodiversity Online Register on World Oceans Day
Created by Friends of Marine Life, the online register documents marine ecosystems and coastal biodiversity off the coast of Thiruvananthapuram district in Kerala

Kochi sailor who endured Equatorial Guinea’s detention feels relieved with international tribunal’s verdict
Kochi-based sailor Sanu Jose was the chief officer of Heroic Idun when the vessel was detained by Equatorial Guinea on charge of violating their territorial waters and attempt to steal crude oil

Oppn. accuses Kochi Mayor of ‘abuse of power’ over extension of biomining agreement
LDF alleges that the contract with the company engaged in biomining legacy waste was renewed after its expiry without the council’s approval
Audit of fundamental rights’ effectiveness could yield ‘uncomfortable’ findings: J. Chelameswar
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Kochi metro worksite accident: SHRC registers suo motu case
A woman was injured after an iron piece fell on her car at the worksite near Padivattom
Kochi Corpn. to seek explanation from LED streetlight contractor
The Mayor announces the decision at the council meeting after councillors level severe criticism against the contractor and accuse him of indifference that exposes them to public ire
Malls, e-commerce hit school accessories market hard
Retailers say prices have risen only marginally this year, blaming weak sales on cautious consumer spending and a shift towards e-commerce
Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple panel demands action against cops for submitting ‘false’ report
Refutes allegations of valuables going missing from the temple

Kerala CM directs withdrawal of suspension order of school Principal
Principal was suspended just two days before his retirement for allegedly sharing through his Facebook account content insulting the Chief Minister
Investor’s alleged self-immolation sparks off political row in Kozhikode
Ibrahim Haji, a resident of Thiruvallur, allegedly set himself on fire on Friday morning after pouring petrol over his body outside the house of T.V. Sudheer Kumar, a former Congress district general secretary and former president of Vadakara-based Kadathanad Labour Contract Cooperative Society
Government prioritises human life and property: Forest Minister Shibu Baby John
Minister says a 100-day programme will be announced on June 5 to address multiple issues including human-wildlife conflict
Rigorous imprisonment for cricket coach for sexually abusing minor
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Virtual queue system for Guruvayur temple darshan soon
Devaswom plans online booking as precursor to face recognition system; move follows High Court directive

Sabarimala gold theft case: CSIR-NML submits forensic report to vigilance court, investigators
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Protest at Athirappilly in Kerala after fatal wild elephant attack
Residents block Chalakudy–Anamalai road, demand urgent safety measures

