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Mahatma Gandhi University confers honorary doctorate on Mammootty
The HinduThe Hindu
25 May 2026

Mahatma Gandhi University confers honorary doctorate on Mammootty

Nadaswaram maestro Thiruvizha Jayashankar and vascular surgeon Dr. N. Radhakrishnan also receive the honours

The HinduThe Hindu
25 May 2026

Fuel prices in Kerala rise by around ₹8 in less than a fortnight

Though the price of both petrol and diesel rose by around ₹2.85 and ₹2.86 respectively across the State, the actual retail prices varied across districts

Fuel prices in Kerala rise by around ₹8 in less than a fortnight
The HinduThe Hindu
25 May 2026

Fort Kochi health circle office gets an aesthetic image makeover thanks to dedicated staff

Gone are the waste piles, replaced instead with artistic installations fashioned from discarded materials, spotlessly clean premises, and the office building itself sporting a fresh coat of paint

Fort Kochi health circle office gets an aesthetic image makeover thanks to dedicated staff
The HinduThe Hindu
25 May 2026

For power sector, Kerala UDF govt’s Vision 2031 puts ‘energy transition and efficiency programme’ at centre stage

As per the roadmap, government proposes to roll out an ‘energy transition and efficiency programme’ for promoting the switch to renewables

For power sector, Kerala UDF govt’s Vision 2031 puts ‘energy transition and efficiency programme’ at centre stage
The HinduThe Hindu
25 May 2026

‘Needless fuss’: Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan defends posting former State poll chief Rathan Kelkar as his Secretary

Satheesan says neither CPI(M), which was in power earlier, nor BJP had found fault with Kelkar’s service as Chief Electoral Officer (Kerala)

‘Needless fuss’: Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan defends posting former State poll chief Rathan Kelkar as his Secretary
The HinduThe Hindu
25 May 2026

Munambam land row erupts again: Kerala govt, Church and Waqf Board in fresh clash

Kerala Waqf Board completes registration of controversial land on UMEED portal. In a strongly worded editorial in Catholic Church-backed mouthpiece Deepika, Church warns that registration is not merely a challenge faced by 610 affected families in Munambam, but ‘a threat confronting secular Kerala itself’

Munambam land row erupts again: Kerala govt, Church and Waqf Board in fresh clash
The HinduThe Hindu
25 May 2026

Kerala ramps up pre-monsoon health preparedness to combat infectious diseases

Health Minister K. Muraleedharan says government MCHs have been directed to make necessary arrangements so that ‘systemic failures’ do not result in disruption of surgeries in hospitals

Kerala ramps up pre-monsoon health preparedness to combat infectious diseases
The HinduThe Hindu
25 May 2026

Pariyathukavu anti-eviction protest put on hold after Kerala HC order; M.V. Govindan says UDF attempted ‘mini Muthanga’

Kerala High Court reportedly allows two weeks for State government to resolve issue

Pariyathukavu anti-eviction protest put on hold after Kerala HC order; M.V. Govindan says UDF attempted ‘mini Muthanga’
The HinduThe Hindu
25 May 2026

Madhu lynching case: Kerala High Court acquits first accused

Court rejects appeals by 12 other accused

Madhu lynching case: Kerala High Court acquits first accused
The HinduThe Hindu
25 May 2026

Successive petrol, diesel price hikes trigger concern in Kerala trade and industry circles

Hike threatens an overall increase in prices of essential commodities

Successive petrol, diesel price hikes trigger concern in Kerala trade and industry circles
The HinduThe Hindu
25 May 2026

Fourth petrol, diesel price hike in 10 days hits Kerala hard

Since the first hike on May 15, petrol prices have increased by ₹8.01 and diesel by ₹7.93 across Kerala, with slight variations in regions

Fourth petrol, diesel price hike in 10 days hits Kerala hard
The HinduThe Hindu
24 May 2026

Traffic snarls around Edappally, Palarivattom spill over into NH Bypass, other arterial roads

‘Edappally has over time emerged as the epicentre of the snarls, with the congestion spilling over to the Edappally-Aroor NH Bypass and other key arterial roads in the city’

Traffic snarls around Edappally, Palarivattom spill over into NH Bypass, other arterial roads
The HinduThe Hindu
24 May 2026

Tusker kills tribesperson in Kothamangalam

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Tusker kills tribesperson in Kothamangalam
The HinduThe Hindu
24 May 2026

Idukki DCC president nominated murder-accused to committee without consultation, say members

Demand for ouster of C.P. Mathew from the post grows louder after he nominated the prime accused in the Dheeraj murder case to the committee

Idukki DCC president nominated murder-accused to committee without consultation, say members
The HinduThe Hindu
24 May 2026

Master plan to transform Kochi into model city to come up in six months, says Satheesan

Government committed to implementing “dream projects” aimed at boosting Kerala’s economy and improving people’s quality of life, says the Chief Minister

Master plan to transform Kochi into model city to come up in six months, says Satheesan
The HinduThe Hindu
24 May 2026

Roshy Augustine welcomes vigilance probe over Kolapra tourism project

The investigation was based on a plaint alleging that Augustine awarded the contract for the ₹112-crore Kolapra tourism project to a private company

Roshy Augustine welcomes vigilance probe over Kolapra tourism project
The HinduThe Hindu
24 May 2026

Veteran Congress leader Mangalam Gopinath passes away

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Veteran Congress leader Mangalam Gopinath passes away
The HinduThe Hindu
24 May 2026

14 injured in stray dog attack in Kannur

The stray dog was later found dead at Punnakkulangara around 4 p.m.

14 injured in stray dog attack in Kannur