Kerala News
Latest updates and top stories from the Kerala category
Shuhaib murder case: Kerala HC stays trial proceedings against accused
The stay was granted on a petition moved by the accused after the trial court rejected their request
Green forum seeks removal of Forest Minister’s Additional Private Secretary
Coexistence Collective says Sijumon Francis has been involved in protests and campaigns against the Forest department and its policies and alleges that the appointment could affect the neutrality of Kerala’s forest and environmental governance system and undermine public confidence
Administrative and technical sanctions granted for NH-183 development project in Kerala
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Kudumbashree cultivating vegetables, flowers in 14,000 acres for Onam
Kudumbashree joint liability groups will cultivate quality, pesticide-free vegetables and fruits on 14,000 acres of land as part of the Onakkani and Nirapolima programmes
Students left in the lurch as Kerala’s new-age courses remain unapproved
With the centralised allotment process for the current academic year already underway, college managements are concerned that the delay in approving the courses and additional seats could severely affect their admission prospects
Minister stresses the importance of archives for deciphering the past and understanding the future
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UDF on the brink in Pala as Congress and Independents lock horns
The conflict began with a theft complaint by municipal chairperson Diya Pulikkakandam against Congress councillor Biju Mathews, who claimed he was assaulted by her father.
MGU’s push for faster results draws criticism over disruption of classes
Teachers argue that this move disrupts the newly commenced academic year and impacts academic standards, as they are already juggling multiple responsibilities.
‘The tragedy isn’t just what happens to the women, but also the emotional death of the men who feel compelled to inflict it’
Fathi Salim, the author of Dechoma and the Women of Mahé (Bloomsbury Publishing), on her debut novel, which has recently been translated into English by J Devika
FIFA World Cup 2026 fever grips Thiruvananthapuram as Messi and Ronaldo fans prepare for football’s biggest stage
Public screenings, prediction contests and towering flex boards signal the return of football’s most celebrated tournament
Kerala HC directs Industries Secretary to reconsider sanction for CBI probe into ₹600-crore cashew import scam
The present order was passed in a contempt petition filed by Kadakampally Manoj of Kollam following the denial of sanction for the CBI probe by the State
Bangladeshi woman arrested in Kerala for alleged illegal stay in India
The woman was found under suspicious circumstances during a police patrol. Police said she initially claimed to be looking for work and later disclosed that she was a Bangladeshi national
Wild elephant attack claims 65-year-old man in Kerala’s Wayanad
The attack occurred while forest officials and residents were attempting to drive the elephant away after it entered a populated area
Kerala CM defends B. Ashok’s appointment as Principal Secretary of Higher Education dept
V.D. Satheesan rejects allegations by CPI(M) leaders that UDF govt is ‘aiding saffronisation’ of higher education in Kerala by revoking suspension of the IAS officer and giving him the appointment
Kerala actor assault case: Another HC judge recuses from memory card leak hearing
Justice Edappagath has not stated any reasons for his recusal
No grounds to book actor Lakshmipriya, woman cop on Ansiba Hassan’s complaint, says ACP’s report
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Kerala Cabinet decides to implement free travel concession for women on KSRTC’s ordinary services from June 15
V.D. Satheesan says under the scheme titled ‘Priyadarshini’, concession will be available to women of all ages and irrespective of their financial background and transgenders. The implementation will add an additional annual financial burden of ₹750-₹800 crore for KSRTC
