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Nurdle menace persists a year after MSC Elsa 3 disaster off Kerala coast
The HinduThe Hindu
22 May 2026

Nurdle menace persists a year after MSC Elsa 3 disaster off Kerala coast

Despite clean-up efforts made in the immediate aftermath of the nurdle landings, large numbers of the plastic pellets are still visible on beaches in Thiruvananthapuram. Coastal residents and Environment department officials say beach clean-up by a firm tasked with onshore salvage has ceased

The HinduThe Hindu
22 May 2026

Lack of Aadhaar cards casts shadow over education of tribal students in Edamalakkudy in Kerala

Without Aadhaar cards, school authorities cannot register students’ name on government portal. Though they can be enrolled, the students will not receive any benefits

Lack of Aadhaar cards casts shadow over education of tribal students in Edamalakkudy in Kerala
The HinduThe Hindu
22 May 2026

DPR for ₹21,000-crore NH 744 development submitted for final approval

N.K. Premachandran, MP, held discussions in New Delhi. The project includes advanced engineering designs with tunnels and elevated highways to minimise environmental impact and enhance safety.

DPR for ₹21,000-crore NH 744 development submitted for final approval
The HinduThe Hindu
22 May 2026

Under no illusions about the scale of the task ahead: Bindu Krishna

Minister says lack of funds is a major issue across all departments; she adds that developing her home constituency of Kollam remains an uncompromised priority

Under no illusions about the scale of the task ahead: Bindu Krishna
The HinduThe Hindu
22 May 2026

UDF government moves to drop aircraft charges in 2022 flight protest case against YC workers

The development marks a significant shift from the previous Left Democratic Front (LDF) government’s stand that the onboard protest posed a serious aviation security threat.

UDF government moves to drop aircraft charges in 2022 flight protest case against YC workers
The HinduThe Hindu
22 May 2026

Conclave held as part of World Telecom Day

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Conclave held as part of World Telecom Day
The HinduThe Hindu
22 May 2026

Minority commission recommends upgrading Pallikkal govt. school in Wayanad

The school has 14 acres of land and all necessary facilities

Minority commission recommends upgrading Pallikkal govt. school in Wayanad
The HinduThe Hindu
22 May 2026

UDF, LDF in Kalamassery municipality spar over gaps in waste management at Ernakulam Govt. Medical College

A resolution, passed by the UDF, blamed the hospital management for not taking necessary measures in ensuring proper waste management as per the directives issued by the Kerala State Pollution Control Board

UDF, LDF in Kalamassery municipality spar over gaps in waste management at Ernakulam Govt. Medical College
The HinduThe Hindu
22 May 2026

Kasaragod district administration prepares railway master plan to end travel hardships

District Collector Arjun Pandian has formally written to railway authorities seeking the extension of major train services terminating at Kannur and Mangaluru to Kasaragod, restoration of discontinued passenger services, and stoppages for key superfast trains at Kasaragod railway station

Kasaragod district administration prepares railway master plan to end travel hardships
The HinduThe Hindu
22 May 2026

As water level rises, Kerala’s Karapuzha dam shutters to be opened as precautionary measure

District Collector D.R. Meghasree, who is also the chairperson of District Disaster Management Authority, has granted permission to raise the shutters on Saturday as part of monsoon preparedness measures

As water level rises, Kerala’s Karapuzha dam shutters to be opened as precautionary measure
The HinduThe Hindu
22 May 2026

Latin Catholic Church urges Kerala govt to fast-track relief for fishers ahead of ‘rough season’

After a closed-door meeting between Fisheries Minister Abdul Gafoor and Thiruvananthapuram Archbishop Thomas J Netto, Church spokesperson Fr Beed Manoj Amado said “rough season” was imminent and the government should fast-track relief measures to alleviate the fishing community’s hardship

Latin Catholic Church urges Kerala govt to fast-track relief for fishers ahead of ‘rough season’
The HinduThe Hindu
22 May 2026

Routine rotavirus vaccine halves severe diarrhoea cases in Kerala children: JMMCRI Study

Jubilee Mission reports 95.6% success in non-surgical care

Routine rotavirus vaccine halves severe diarrhoea cases in Kerala children: JMMCRI Study
The HinduThe Hindu
22 May 2026

Ebola surveillance stepped up at Kochi airport after emergency meet

A Cochin International Airport Limited spokesperson said a 24-hour monitoring system has now been activated at the airport as part of efforts to detect possible symptoms early and strengthen coordinated public health response measures

Ebola surveillance stepped up at Kochi airport after emergency meet
The HinduThe Hindu
22 May 2026

Kerala Cabinet: Latin Catholic Church remains dissatisfied with exclusion; Fisheries Minister meets Archbishop

IUML leader and Fisheries Minister Abdul Gafoor’s mission to iron out difficulties with Church leadership in a closed-door meet with Thiruvananthapuram Archbishop Thomas J. Netto appears to have yielded mixed results

Kerala Cabinet: Latin Catholic Church remains dissatisfied with exclusion; Fisheries Minister meets Archbishop
The HinduThe Hindu
22 May 2026

Some Kerala cultural institution heads reluctant to step down despite government change

Kerala State Film Development Corporation chairperson K. Madhu is yet to resign

Some Kerala cultural institution heads reluctant to step down despite government change
The HinduThe Hindu
22 May 2026

Heavy rain alert in Kerala: Orange alert in Alappuzha, yellow in 6 districts

IMD has predicted widespread light to moderate rainfall with isolated instances of heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds in various parts of Kerala till May 27

Heavy rain alert in Kerala: Orange alert in Alappuzha, yellow in 6 districts
The HinduThe Hindu
22 May 2026

Why your daily cup of tea is getting costlier in Kerala

Rising commercial cooking gas prices have raised tea shop costs. Come June 1, Milma will also hike milk prices by ₹4/litre, further compounding the problem

Why your daily cup of tea is getting costlier in Kerala
The HinduThe Hindu
22 May 2026

Ebola: Kerala to monitor travellers from affected nations for 21 days

State Rapid Response Team, which met under the chairmanship of Health Minister K. Muraleedharan, said the measure was being adopted as an additional precaution

Ebola: Kerala to monitor travellers from affected nations for 21 days
The HinduThe Hindu
22 May 2026

Content creator Shelvin James on playing Parashu in the Basil Joseph-Tovino Thomas starrer ‘Athiradi’

Shelvin James on working with Basil Joseph in Arun Anirudhan’s Athiradi and his decade-long career in content creation

Content creator Shelvin James on playing Parashu in the Basil Joseph-Tovino Thomas starrer ‘Athiradi’
The HinduThe Hindu
22 May 2026

Congress leader Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan elected Kerala Speaker

In the elections held to Speaker’s post, Thiruvanchoor won 101 votes, while A.C. Moideen of Opposition LDF and B.B. Gopakumar of BJP-led NDA won 35 and 3 votes respectively

Congress leader Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan elected Kerala Speaker