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Latest updates and top stories from the Kerala category
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Pinarayi claiming credit for Union govt. projects, says Amit Shah
Union Home Minister says Pinarayi has launched a ‘name change start-up’ by taking credit for Centre’s free ration and housing schemes
‘Vaazha 2’ movie review: Improves upon the original, with a theme that resonates
The film borrows part of its template from the successful first part, especially the story of youths losing their way and messing up their future, but it adds a lot more too

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Vanitha League leader rebukes Noorbina’s criticism of Perambra candidate
K.P. Mariyumma says the comments made by the former general secretary does not reflect the organisation’s stand
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Good response for home voting option, says Kerala CEO’s office
As of Sunday evening, 96% of voters in the 85-plus category and 97.4% of PwD voters who had opted for the home voting option have exercised their franchise

Wayanad relief fund scam sets political tone in last lap of electioneering in Kerala Assembly polls
The Congress has found itself on the defensive, as the CPI (M) has sought the details of the funds collected by the party and its utilisation
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: EVM commissioning completed in Kollam
The process, conducted under the supervision of returning officers at the designated strongrooms in each constituency, involved affixing ballot labels featuring the names, photos, and symbols of the candidates onto the ballot units
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Home voting sees over 96% turnout in Pathanamthitta
Out of the 9,341 eligible voters in the 85-plus age category in the district, as many as 9,022 cast their votes, registering a turnout of 96.58%
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Allegations of ‘deal’ being made to divert attention from LDF’s achievements: Baby
CPI(M) general secretary says the LDF does not have any electoral understanding with the Social Democratic Party of India
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Centre not against minorities, says Kiren Rijiju
Union Minister assures support for development, defends FCRA amendment at NDA rally in Chelakkara
Mass wedding at Padanthorai sees 850 couples begin new lives
Nearly one lakh people, including relatives, friends and well-wishers, gathered to witness the ceremony. A wedding feast was arranged for all

Explosive hurled at channel office in Kollam
Unidentified gang throws beer bottle filled with petrol at the bureau office of Reporter TV; probe under way
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Case against Youth Congress activist over offering money for poll prediction
The accused allegedly offered money for accurate predictions of the margin with which the UDF candidate from the Kayamkulam Assembly seat will win in the April 9 elections
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: UDF fails to keep its promises: M.V. Govindan
Says it is natural for people to question how those who have mishandled disaster relief funds would handle the State’s administration if they come to power
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Another row over food kits erupts in Thrissur
4,000 kits seized from supermarket warehouse at Vadanappally; LDF, UDF accuse BJP of distributing kits to influence voters; protesters accuse actor and BJP leader Devan, who was in a nearby house, from leaving; UDF candidate T.N.Prathapan arrested for protesting; a day ago, there was a similar controversy in Olari
Littcrit to mark launch of 100th issue
The event is being organised as part of the journal’s 50th anniversary celebrations
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: In Nemom, Sivankutty camp files complaint with EC
Alleges suspicious movement of funds and unauthorised vehicles in the constituency
Deadline for completing three regional packages under electricity efficiency scheme extended
The Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) is meant for reducing losses and improving power supply; as per the original agreements, the date of completion for all three packages was January 31
Synthetic drug seizure in Kozhikode: More suspects under scanner
On April 2, an anti-narcotic squad had seized nearly 3 kg of MDMA and arrested Mohammed Haneefa, a native of Nileeshwaram, who reportedly headed the secret business

