Kerala News
Latest updates and top stories from the Kerala category
Palakkad Congress councillor denied anticipatory bail in rape case
Prasobh V. Valsan is accused of sexually exploiting a Dalit woman by promising her employment
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

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
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

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
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
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
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

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

Phones of Nazreena and Adnan Found in Well; Kozhikode Case Deepens Mystery
Police suspect evidence tampering; forensic and cyber analysis underway

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’
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

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

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

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

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

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
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

‘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

