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Latest updates and top stories from the Kerala category
HC asks UDF candidate in Ollur to publish apology for misrepresenting court directive
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SSUS V-C cancels files approved by former V-C
The Save University Campaign Committee alleged that around 40 files were cleared by former Vice-Chancellor Dr. Geethakumary after notification removing her from the post was issued
KTDC offers summer packages for families
The packages are priced between Rs.4, 555 and Rs.39,999 inclusive of room rent, breakfast and tax for two nights/three days’ stay
Multi-level parking row: Kannur Mayor accuses LDF of negligence, corruption
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Critical shortage of human resources force Ob-gyn specialists to play it safe
They have decided to refrain from conducting deliveries in public hospitals that lack adequate human resources, facilities and infrastructure
Kerala Assembly Elections 2026: Wildlife incursion, a vote-catcher issue in many constituencies
Wildlife attacks have claimed many lives and ruined farmers financially. So affected are the farmers that they have fielded a candidate in Kozhikode against the State Forest Minister. They are seeking the views of candidates across all constituencies regarding conflict mitigation plans. In at least one-fourth of the constituencies in the State, it is the main topic of electioneering
KITE launches mock tests portal to boost entrance exam preparations
Higher secondary students who plan to appear for entrance exams can visit ‘Key to Entrance’ portal from March 30 to improve their exam readiness
Kerala Assembly elections 2026: HC directs EC to decide on alleged communal remarks by BJP leader within two months
A petitioner had alleged that the remarks made by B. Gopalakrishnan during a recent poll campaign in Guruvayur violated the Representation of People’s Act
Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Star effect in State politics
Though film stars were not active in politics in Kerala in the past, expect a few rare cases, the picture began to change in the 2010s, when various political fronts began banking on popularity of stars like Innocent and Mukesh to win difficult contests

Kerala Assembly polls 2026: Oommen Chandy emerges the key figure in UDF’s poll campaign
This is the first Assembly election in Kerala since Oommen Chandy’s death. Party leaders believe his enduring popularity and public’s personal affection for him will be instrumental in securing votes
Manhunt on for man accused of attempt to defame and extort Indian Union Muslim League Kerala president Thangal
Fake social media post circulated about a week ago to defame Syed Sadikali Shihab Thangal was part of a larger plan, say police
Ramesh Chennithala alleges scam in software contract for primary agriculture credit societies in Kerala
Congress leader says original decision to award the contract to Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) for ₹206 crore was cancelled and a fresh tender was invited under mysterious circumstances

Watch: Kasaragod decides three-way battle: Kerala Elections 2026
Kasaragod, Kerala’s northern gateway and “Saptha Bhasha Sangamam Bhoomi,” heads into the April 9 assembly election with a tight three-cornered contest. The Indian Union Muslim League-led UDF faces a strong challenge from the Bharatiya Janata Party, while the Communist Party of India (Marxist)-backed independent adds a third angle. UDF’s Kallatra Mahin Haji banks on legacy, BJP’s Ashwini M.L. pushes development, and LDF-supported Shanavas Padhoor targets grassroots voters. Key issues include heal...

Kerala polls: Binoy Viswam boycotts Doordarshan programme after ‘censorship’ of parts critical of BJP
CPI Kerala State secretary says Doordarshan ‘should not behave as the official mouthpiece of BJP’

Kerala Assembly polls: CPI(M) accuses Congress of aiding BJP’s past wins in Thrissur, Nemom
Responding to allegations of CPI(M)-BJP deal raised by UDF, Govindan says the Left party has consistently opposed RSS and BJP, while the Congress had held discussions Sangh Parivar leaders
Kerala polls: Pinarayi hits out at Congress, says ‘we don’t stoop to political opportunism for a few votes’
Kerala CM hits back at V.D. Satheesan’s charge of CPI(M)-RSS nexus, cites ‘history’ to accuse Congress of ‘shameful alliances’; highlights LDF’s welfare record

Kerala polls: Expelled IUML leader Irshad arrested, released on bail over derogatory remarks against woman MLA
According to police, a case was registered against Irshad based on a complaint by U. Prathibha. He was taken into custody, and his arrest was recorded. As the charges invoked were bailable, he was released on bail

Kerala Assembly elections: Congress expels rebel KPCC member in Taliparamba
Koyyam Janardhanan had openly opposed the UDF’s decision to support T.K. Govindan, a former CPI(M) leader contesting as an Independent with UDF backing in Taliparamba

Kerala polls: K.C. Venugopal accuses Pinarayi Vijayan of targeting Rahul Gandhi, being silent on Modi
AICC general secretary alleges Kerala CM is not speaking against PM Modi ‘as he had signed agreements’ with the Centre on PM SHRI and labour codes

