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Sound of falling rain is no longer soothing for Pazhavangadi residents
Local residents say that the toxically polluted Amayizhanjan canal, a noxious black open sewer that doubles as a convenient trash dump and a fertile breeding ground for malaria- and dengue-spreading mosquitoes, which courses through the heart of the city, overflowed, raising the spectre of diseases, including leptospirosis
Thrissur Corporation bags Paristhithi Mithram Award 2026 for green governance
State honours city’s model initiatives in waste management, water conservation and sustainability
Fund crunch paralyses cultural academies in Kerala
Delay in fund release, lack of governing bodies and pending financial clarifications deepen crisis across key institutions
Policy address a fraudulent document, say BJP legislators
They say that since there are three BJP members in the Kerala Assembly the party will give a fitting reply to “one-sided allegations raised against the Union government while ignoring facts”
LDF questions lack of criticism of Centre in policy address
CPI(M) MLA P.A. Mohamed Riyas says policy address raises concern about whether the UDF will also follow the same policies as the BJP-led Union government. UDF members remind LDF of the massive defeat it suffered in the election
Second accused in MDMA smuggling case held from airport
During a raid on May 15, 2026, officers seized 101.07 g of MDMA concealed in 177 pellets from Pranav's house at Thevally in Kollam
General cases raise concern over Mannarkkad SC/ST court’s mandate
Lawyers seek camp sittings for SC/ST and IPC cases in Attappady, bifurcation of Mannarkkad’s munsiff-magistrate court, and an NDPS court in Mannarkkad or Attappady
Eco Cadet Corps project remains frozen in red tape
Project designed by Kerala Forest department was first proposed in 2014 with the aim of training schoolchildren in vital conservation efforts such as mangrove protection, biodiversity conservation and ecosystem restoration
10-year-old Kerala girl with Down syndrome breaks barriers in music
She secures entries in International Book of World Records, India Book of Records, Worldwide Book of Records, Universal Record Book and Nobel World Records for performing the National Anthem on the keyboard in 1 minute and 25 seconds
Kerala mulls boosting stroke treatment network via hub-and-spoke model
Replying to a calling attention motion, Health Minister says post-COVID stroke cases are generally on the rise in the State. But more clinical studies are required to establish the reasons behind this
Kerala’s new stand on AIIMS positive step, says Union Minister Suresh Gopi
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K.T. Jaleel, wife join CPI(M), calls it ‘stand against communal forces’
Jaleel says he will remain ‘grateful’ to CPI(M) for making him MLA for four terms and a Minister for five years ‘without begging anyone or seeking recommendations’
NEET, CBSE exam crisis: Kerala has written to Centre, says Education Minister Samsudheen
Speaking on behalf of Higher Education Minister Roji M. John in Assembly, Minister says any legal help sought by students will be provided by the government
