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IIT Palakkad expands academic, research initiatives
The HinduThe Hindu
20 hrs ago

IIT Palakkad expands academic, research initiatives

Institute to introduce BTech programme in Materials Engineering from 2026–27 academic year; it sets up Madhava Supercomputing Facility, a high-performance computing centre, and a 500 MHz Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectrometer

The HinduThe Hindu
20 hrs ago

Palakkad Congress councillor denied anticipatory bail in rape case

Prasobh V. Valsan is accused of sexually exploiting a Dalit woman by promising her employment

Palakkad Congress councillor denied anticipatory bail in rape case
The HinduThe Hindu
22 hrs ago

Pallichattambi movie review: Heavy-handed approach drags down this ahistorical period movie

The film, set amid the tumultuous period of the Liberation Struggle in Kerala, takes a very dated approach in its writing and filmmaking aspects

Pallichattambi movie review: Heavy-handed approach drags down this ahistorical period movie
The HinduThe Hindu
22 hrs ago

Leak on pipeline at Vazhuthacaud plugged, says Kerala Water Authority

KWA officials say the contractor for the Smart City projects carried out the repair; the pipeline sprang a leak near the City Police Commissioner’s office around 10 p.m. on April 13

Leak on pipeline at Vazhuthacaud plugged, says Kerala Water Authority
The HinduThe Hindu
23 hrs ago

Two arrested in Kerala over sharing eatery’s Vishu poster depicting Lord Krishna before non-veg dish

According to FIR, the accused shared the poster on WhatsApp to allegedly hurt religious sentiments of Hindu community

Two arrested in Kerala over sharing eatery’s Vishu poster depicting Lord Krishna before non-veg dish
The HinduThe Hindu
23 hrs ago

Blistering heat and soaring UV, humidity levels put Kerala on its toes

IMD warns of above-average temperatures across State as sweltering, sultry conditions prevail; several places record alarming levels of UV radiation; urban heat island effect amplifies the conditions

Blistering heat and soaring UV, humidity levels put Kerala on its toes
The HinduThe Hindu
17 Apr 2026

Heat alert in Kerala: Heatstroke clinics opened as Health Minister urges caution over rising temperatures

Public urged to avoid direct exposure to sunlight between 11 am and 3 pm as high ultraviolet (UV) levels are being recorded during these hours in Kerala

Heat alert in Kerala: Heatstroke clinics opened as Health Minister urges caution over rising temperatures
The HinduThe Hindu
17 Apr 2026

Kerala BDS student death: Two accused faculty members move court for anticipatory bail

Dr. M.K. Ram and Dr. Sangeeta Nambiar, who remain absconding, contend in their bail plea that they had no role in Nithin Raj’s death and argue that the student was under stress due to threats from a loan app

Kerala BDS student death: Two accused faculty members move court for anticipatory bail
The HinduThe Hindu
17 Apr 2026

Singer Karthik Krishna Jayaram wins music contest dedicated to Lata Mangeshkar

Organised by the Raipur-based Swarnim Dharohar Lata Foundation, the national-level competition had participants from over 20 States

Singer Karthik Krishna Jayaram wins music contest dedicated to Lata Mangeshkar
Editor17 hrs ago

Actress Anusree Slams Law and Order After Vizhinjam Murder; ‘What Is Happening Here?’

Strong reaction after brutal killing video goes viral; questions safety and accountability

Actress Anusree Slams Law and Order After Vizhinjam Murder; ‘What Is Happening Here?’
Editor18 hrs ago

Phones of Nazreena and Adnan Found in Well; Kozhikode Case Deepens Mystery

Police suspect evidence tampering; forensic and cyber analysis underway

Phones of Nazreena and Adnan Found in Well; Kozhikode Case Deepens Mystery
The HinduThe Hindu
17 Apr 2026

Kerala elections: Kozhikode MP M.K. Raghavan slams Congress leaders’ public spat over CM candidate

Kozhikode MP warns a section of his Congress colleagues that ‘dragging internal leadership disputes into the streets is damaging the party’s reputation and prospects’

Kerala elections: Kozhikode MP M.K. Raghavan slams Congress leaders’ public spat over CM candidate
Editor17 Apr 2026

Intense Summer Heat in Kerala; Yellow Alert in 12 Districts

IMD warns of rising temperatures and high UV levels; hot and humid conditions to continue

Intense Summer Heat in Kerala; Yellow Alert in 12 Districts
The HinduThe Hindu
17 Apr 2026

How community-led environmental initiatives are making a change in Ernakulam

Ahead of Earth Day on April 22, we look at collectives in Ernakulam that are driving change through sustained, grassroots action

How community-led environmental initiatives are making a change in Ernakulam
The HinduThe Hindu
17 Apr 2026

Kerala elections: Kozhikode DCC general secretary Nijesh Aravind quits, cites ‘sidelining’ in party

Nijesh Aravind submits resignation to KPCC claiming he was ‘deliberately excluded’ from poll campaign responsibilities

Kerala elections: Kozhikode DCC general secretary Nijesh Aravind quits, cites ‘sidelining’ in party
The HinduThe Hindu
17 Apr 2026

Meet the man from Kozhikode who grew a bamboo forest

How Damodaran Mukkam, a former landscaper, planted a bamboo forest on the banks of the Iruvazhanji river

Meet the man from Kozhikode who grew a bamboo forest
The HinduThe Hindu
17 Apr 2026

Four of a family hospitalised after suspected food poisoning in Kerala’s Kozhikode

According to hospital sources, the four developed symptoms of food poisoning after consuming spinach curry kept in the refrigerator

Four of a family hospitalised after suspected food poisoning in Kerala’s Kozhikode
The HinduThe Hindu
17 Apr 2026

Kerala dental student death: Case against InstaPay loan app over alleged harassment

FIR states agents of the app repeatedly contacted and threatened Nithin Raj for loan repayment, subjecting him to sustained mental harassment and intimidation

Kerala dental student death: Case against InstaPay loan app over alleged harassment
The HinduThe Hindu
17 Apr 2026

Filmmaker Fazil Razak on ‘Moham’ selected for Moscow International Film Festival 2026

The director on shaping a psychologically layered story and navigating the festival circuit

Filmmaker Fazil Razak on ‘Moham’ selected for Moscow International Film Festival 2026
The HinduThe Hindu
17 Apr 2026

‘Something to Prove’: A coming-of-age story for the late bloomer

American writer-actor Anita Kalathara draws from her own life to craft a relatable series on identity, family and independence

‘Something to Prove’: A coming-of-age story for the late bloomer