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Kerala govt.’s free travel scheme for women draws praise from passengers amid private bus operators’ opposition
The HinduThe Hindu
18 May 2026

Kerala govt.’s free travel scheme for women draws praise from passengers amid private bus operators’ opposition

Announcement sparks strong opposition from private bus operators, who fear that the move could bring their operations to a halt

The HinduThe Hindu
18 May 2026

Kerala’s new United Democratic Front government will publish White Paper on State finances: Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan

The aim is to inform the people of Kerala about the current status of State finances

Kerala’s new United Democratic Front government will publish White Paper on State finances: Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan
The HinduThe Hindu
18 May 2026

KSHRC orders action to prevent road disruptions in Kokkayar

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KSHRC orders action to prevent road disruptions in Kokkayar
The HinduThe Hindu
18 May 2026

Man found dead on wedding day in Kannur

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Man found dead on wedding day in Kannur
The HinduThe Hindu
18 May 2026

Two held with 71.17 gm of suspected MDMA

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Two held with 71.17 gm of suspected MDMA
The HinduThe Hindu
18 May 2026

Change of guard likely in Cong., IUML leadership in Kozhikode

DCC president K. Praveenkumar and IUML district president M.A. Razak have been elected to the Assembly from Koyilandy and Kunnamangalam, respectively

Change of guard likely in Cong., IUML leadership in Kozhikode
The HinduThe Hindu
18 May 2026

Youth allegedly stabbed to death in Kasaragod

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Youth allegedly stabbed to death in Kasaragod
The HinduThe Hindu
18 May 2026

Idukki left out of ministerial representation

Despite the UDF winning all five Assembly seats in the district

Idukki left out of ministerial representation
The HinduThe Hindu
18 May 2026

First consignment of RDF dispatched from Njeliyanparamba

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First consignment of RDF dispatched from Njeliyanparamba
The HinduThe Hindu
18 May 2026

Sabarimala airport project back in focus amid legal and political cross-currents

Attention now shifts to how the newly elected UDF government will approach the long-pending proposal

Sabarimala airport project back in focus amid legal and political cross-currents
Editor18 May 2026

V.D. Satheesan Sworn In as Kerala Chief Minister; Muslim League Secures Key Portfolios in New UDF Cabinet

Ushering in a new political dawn for Kerala, senior Congress leader V.D. Satheesan was sworn in

V.D. Satheesan Sworn In as Kerala Chief Minister; Muslim League Secures Key Portfolios in New UDF Cabinet
Editor18 May 2026

IMD Escalates Rainfall Warnings in Kerala; Orange Alert for Kannur and Kasaragod

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has intensified its weather warnings for Kerala, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall across the state over the next few days.

IMD Escalates Rainfall Warnings in Kerala; Orange Alert for Kannur and Kasaragod
The HinduThe Hindu
18 May 2026

UDF government to implement two ‘Indira guarantees’, including free bus travel for women

Kerala CM Satheesan announced free bus travel for all women on KSRTC buses and a dedicated department for senior citizens to ensure their dignity and welfare

UDF government to implement two ‘Indira guarantees’, including free bus travel for women
The HinduThe Hindu
18 May 2026

Karnataka-Kerala connection: P.C. Vishnunadh’s induction into V.D. Satheesan cabinet brings cheer to people of Tumari in Sagar

P.C. Vishnunadh, who took oath as a Minister in the newly sworn-in Kerala government, is married to Ha.Ma. Kanaka, a Kannada poet and native of Haalkere village in Tumari Gram Panchayat

Karnataka-Kerala connection: P.C. Vishnunadh’s induction into V.D. Satheesan cabinet brings cheer to people of Tumari in Sagar
The HinduThe Hindu
18 May 2026

Watch: V.D. Satheesan: a unique phenomenon in Kerala politics

V.D. Satheesan is now the unquestionable leader of Kerala Muslims and Christians, around half of the State’s population; over the past five years, he has carefully crafted his political positions.

Watch: V.D. Satheesan: a unique phenomenon in Kerala politics
The HinduThe Hindu
18 May 2026

Watch: Bonhomie at Thiruvananthapuram airport as Congress leaders arrive for swearing-in ceremony

Senior Congress leaders arrived in Thiruvananthapuram on May 18, to attend the swearing-in ceremony of new Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan and the UDF Cabinet.

Watch: Bonhomie at Thiruvananthapuram airport as Congress leaders arrive for swearing-in ceremony
The HinduThe Hindu
18 May 2026

V.D. Satheesan sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Kerala

Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath of office and secrecy to Mr. Satheesan and the Ministers-designate over a one-hour ceremony

V.D. Satheesan sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Kerala
The HinduThe Hindu
18 May 2026

K.P. Unnikrishnan, former Union Minister and senior Congress leader, passes away

He was the MP for Vadakara in Kozhikode from 1971 to 1996, representing three political parties. He first entered the upper House of Parliament in 1971 on a Congress ticket

K.P. Unnikrishnan, former Union Minister and senior Congress leader, passes away