Kerala News
Latest updates and top stories from the Kerala category
Assembly polls: Kerala shifts to election mode with April 9 set as poll date
March 23 is the last date for filing nominations. Scrutiny will be held on March 24. March 26 is the deadline for withdrawing nominations
Water level in Pazhassi reservoir dips sharply as heat intensifies
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Kerala government approves teaching posts in government, aided schools
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Kerala Assembly elections 2026: full schedule
Following the announcement of the schedule, the Model Code of Conduct is now in immediate effect in the States and Union Territories preparing for elections
Kerala government approves new-generation courses in government, aided colleges
Government clarifies that the programmes will be launched subject to approval from respective universities. No permanent faculty appointments will be made during the first five years of the programmes
Gang rivalry in Kollam: Eight arrested in ‘Aluva’ Athul murder case
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New earthworm species adds to Western Ghats’ rich biodiversity
Main issues directly affecting earthworms in the Western Ghats are habitat destruction and transformation, says expert
17.4 crore voters eligible for assembly polls in TN, Bengal, Assam, Kerala, Puducherry
CEC Gyanesh Kumar said the total number of voters of the four States and Union Territories is equivalent to the population of Australia, France, South Africa, Germany and Canada.
Kerala Cabinet approves 50% amnesty on pending traffic fines
Vehicle owners can avail themselves of the concession on traffic violation fines if they clear the dues on or before April 30
10,115 more farmers to get pension under government scheme in Kerala
They will be eligible to receive a monthly pension of ₹2,000
Jal Jeevan Mission: Cabinet nod to Kerala Water Authority for availing ₹4,000 crore more as loan from NABARD
Amount constitutes the second instalment of a ₹9,000-crore loan assistance that is being secured under the NABARD Infrastructure Development Assistance scheme for Jal Jeevan Mission
Burglary at Kowdiar Palace; jewellery worth ₹2 crore stolen
According to the complaint, several pieces of gold and gem-studded jewellery, including antique valuables, that were kept in an iron almirah in her bedroom at the palace had gone missing
Close fight on the cards in Kerala’s bellwether constituency — Ollur
Since 1982, Ollur has elected candidates from the front that eventually forms the government in the State. Urban-rural mix, strong religious influence, and shifting voter loyalties make the constituency politically complex
Govt. to take over Krishna Iyer’s residence to set up legal research centre: Minister
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Water supply to be disrupted in city wards
After a major pipeline leak was detected near Ambalamukku Junction
Corporation mulling community kitchens to ensure food: Mayor
He adds that the Corporation will intervene strongly to check hoarding and black marketeering of LPG cylinders; hotel owners directed not to fleece consumers in the name of LPG shortage
Vasavan says govt stance on Sabarimala consistent; Cong, BJP call it dishonest
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Korapuzha dredging to remain suspended after high-level meeting
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Emotional farewell for KSCDC chairperson S. Jayamohan
The outgoing chairman steps down after a decade-long tenure marked by a remarkable turnaround of the crisis-ridden PSU