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JNTBGRI scientists discover rare new tree species in Kerala; named in honour of Prof. G.M. Nair
The HinduThe Hindu
27 May 2026

JNTBGRI scientists discover rare new tree species in Kerala; named in honour of Prof. G.M. Nair

The newly discovered species were identified in the riparian forests of the Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary

The HinduThe Hindu
27 May 2026

Census 2027: Kerala to deploy over 70,000 enumerators, supervisors for Houselisting and Housing Census phase

Sessions for training enumerators and supervisors to use the special digital app designed for the work are expected to kick off on Friday

Census 2027: Kerala to deploy over 70,000 enumerators, supervisors for Houselisting and Housing Census phase
The HinduThe Hindu
27 May 2026

Chennithala rebuts CPI(M) accusation of Congress-BJP collusion in ED raid on Pinarayi’s house

CPI(M) leaders had sought to link the ED raid on the former Chief Minister's residences in Kannur and Thiruvananthapuram with a one-to-one meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan in New Delhi on Tuesday. CPI(M) activists take to the streets with banners, cautioning the ‘Modi-VD nexus' against attempting to target the CPI(M)

Chennithala rebuts CPI(M) accusation of Congress-BJP collusion in ED raid on Pinarayi’s house
The HinduThe Hindu
27 May 2026

Enforcement Directorate ends search at Pinarayi Vijayan’s Kannur house; CPI(M) workers protest

According to the Mahazar prepared after the inspection, no documents related to the case were recovered from the residence. Large-scale protests erupt outside the former CM's residence soon after the raids began. The protest against the ED raid later spreads across Kerala

Enforcement Directorate ends search at Pinarayi Vijayan’s Kannur house; CPI(M) workers protest
The HinduThe Hindu
27 May 2026

Protesters attack ED officials’ vehicle outside Pinarayi Vijayan’s house in Kerala capital after raids

Attack happens after ED officials completed raid and were leaving the premises

Protesters attack ED officials’ vehicle outside Pinarayi Vijayan’s house in Kerala capital after raids
The HinduThe Hindu
27 May 2026

Defiant Pinarayi Vijayan raises fist after ED raid, vows ‘long battle’ against BJP and Congress

Pinarayi Vijayan, flanked by top CPI(M) leaders, including CPI(M) State Secretary M.V. Govindan, broadcast a message of strong dissent

Defiant Pinarayi Vijayan raises fist after ED raid, vows ‘long battle’ against BJP and Congress
The HinduThe Hindu
27 May 2026

CPI(M) alleges Congress-BJP nexus over ED action in Kerala

CPI(M) accuses the ruling party in Kerala of playing second fiddle to BJP’s ‘fondness’ for using ED to target Opposition figures and strong-arm political adversaries into switching allegiances

CPI(M) alleges Congress-BJP nexus over ED action in Kerala
The HinduThe Hindu
27 May 2026

Ragbag 2025 in Thiruvananthapuram, to feature curated performances, food and craft

The international performing arts festival has acts from European and Latin American countries, a food festival curated by Anumitra Ghosh Dastidar and a craft bazaar curated by Jaya Jaitly

 Ragbag 2025 in Thiruvananthapuram, to feature curated performances, food and craft
The HinduThe Hindu
27 May 2026

ED raids on Pinarayi Vijayan: CPI(M) says will resist politically and legally; party workers protest across Kerala

CPI(M) State Secretary M.V. Govindan says raids are ‘the latest instance of a planned attack’ against CPI(M) by Sangh Parivar and RSS

ED raids on Pinarayi Vijayan: CPI(M) says will resist politically and legally; party workers protest across Kerala
The HinduThe Hindu
27 May 2026

Exhibition of contemporary Emarati art gets under way in Kochi

Month-long exhibition is being organised by Abu Dhabi-based Rizq Art Initiative in association with the Kerala Lalithakala Akademi, Department of Cultural Affairs, and Abu Dhabi Art

Exhibition of contemporary Emarati art gets under way in Kochi
The HinduThe Hindu
27 May 2026

‘Why is he hiding behind the curtain?’, a graphic novelette for children, takes readers into the world of Kerala’s performing arts

Written by Arun Narayan and illustrated by Sanusha US, Why is he hiding behind the curtain? is a delightful introduction to Kathakali and Ottanthullal

‘Why is he hiding behind the curtain?’, a graphic novelette for children, takes readers into the world of Kerala’s performing arts
The HinduThe Hindu
27 May 2026

Ustad Zakir Hussain held Kerala’s traditional percussion culture in high esteem, says veteran percussionist Mattannur Sankarankutty Marar

Mattannur Sankarankutty Marar reminisces about his deep bond with tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, highlighting their fusion performances and personal connection

Ustad Zakir Hussain held Kerala’s traditional percussion culture in high esteem, says veteran percussionist Mattannur Sankarankutty Marar
The HinduThe Hindu
27 May 2026

Documentary showcasing legendary shadow puppetry artiste to expand reach of art form

Nizhal Yathrikan, based on Ramachandra Pulavar’s life and work, directed by theatre artist Saheer Ali premieres in Kochi

Documentary showcasing legendary shadow puppetry artiste to expand reach of art form
The HinduThe Hindu
27 May 2026

Njattyela Sreedharan, self-taught linguist and creator of four-language Dravidian dictionary, passes away at 87

Sreedharan was celebrated for compiling Chathur Dravida Bhasha Padhaparichayam, a work hailed as a milestone in the study of South Indian languages

Njattyela Sreedharan, self-taught linguist and creator of four-language Dravidian dictionary, passes away at 87
The HinduThe Hindu
27 May 2026

Kochi-Muziris Biennale: the brightest jewel in the city’s crown

The country’s only art biennale of international clout shows the world what art is to the city, or rather what the city is to art. It is also the city’s biggest achievement when it comes to art and its showcase

Kochi-Muziris Biennale: the brightest jewel in the city’s crown
The HinduThe Hindu
27 May 2026

Exalogic-CMRL pay-off case: ED conducts simultaneous raids in Kerala’s Ernakulam

In Ernakulam, searches are being conducted at the corporate office of CMRL in Aluva, the residence of its managing director Sasidharan Kartha, also in Aluva, and the office of a sister concern of CMRL

Exalogic-CMRL pay-off case: ED conducts simultaneous raids in Kerala’s Ernakulam
The HinduThe Hindu
27 May 2026

CPI(M) cadres stage protests after ED raids ex-Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan’s residence in Kannur

The CPI(M) leadership strongly condemned the searches, challenging that the BJP-led union government was using Central agencies to target opposition leaders through politically motivated actions

CPI(M) cadres stage protests after ED raids ex-Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan’s residence in Kannur