Kerala News
Latest updates and top stories from the Kerala category
A night of panic for NEET-PG aspirants over exam centre allocations
Some aspirants were shocked to see centres in allotted in North Indian cities. However, they were later relieved when the NBEMS website revised the centres
Chief Minister releases critic M. Leelvathi’s Bharathalokam
Writer lauded for coming up with her own version of the characters and moments in the Mahabharata at the age of 98
Opposition accuses UDF government of 'undeclared social media emergency' in Kerala
LDF accuses government of removing several posts as well as news reports related to the arrest of Youth Congress leaders on synthetic drug peddling charges
KFDC bid to enhance ecotousism experience for tourists
Agency has started training eco-guides on the flora and fauna of the region to enhance ecotourism standards. The training initiative kicked off at Meeshapulimala, a popular destination in Munnar
Parliament passes Bill to rename Kerala as Keralam
The Lok Sabha passed the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, on August 11. The Kerala Assembly passed a resolution in 2024, urging the Centre to bring a law to change the name of the State to Keralam
Settlement by parents in rape of minor cannot be sanctioned by law: Kerala High Court
The court observes that such a settlement will not override the State’s duty to prosecute the offences against children
Welding works spark blast aboard African-bound cargo vessel at Kerala’s Kollam; one injured
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With no road, Edamalakkudy man carried on bamboo stretcher for 10 km via dense forest to hospital
The demand of the tribal panchayat residents for a road connecting Koodallarkudy with Anakkulam, following similar incidents last year, remains unmet
Vigilance probe ordered into alleged backdoor appointments in Malabar Devaswom Board
Complaint alleges large-scale recruitment without following prescribed procedures, including appointments made without inviting applications or issuing newspaper advertisements in prominent A Grade, Super Grade, Grade 1 and Grade 2 temples under the board
Battle for Pala municipality in Kerala intensifies as UDF fields candidate
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KPCTA opposes move to set up Ayush University in Kerala
Decision to appoint a committee for preparing draft legislation taken without prior consultations, alleges KPCTA
NIT-Calicut begins new academic session with 900 PG and PhD scholars
The institute recorded complete seat utilisation across all PG and PhD disciplines, with more than 900 students joining the campus this session
Kudumbashree to roll out 201 Onam sales fairs across Thrissur
District mission to offer festive products, Onam kits and home-delivered sadyas while expanding market access for women entrepreneurs.
Risky vehicle stunt in Kanjirapuzha reservoir in Kerala sparks concern
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Kerala seeks viability gap funding, faster clearances from Centre for hydro and pumped storage projects
The requests were placed before the Centre as part of the State government’s efforts to improve infrastructure in the power sector and ensure long-term energy security
Union and State Government should consider increasing welfare measures for living freedom fighters: Kerala High Court
As many as 60 freedom fighters were currently living in Kerala, of whom 27 were receiving pension from the Centre and 33 were receiving the State’s freedom fighters’ pension
Kerala Feeds Limited despatches free cattle feed to flood-affected dairy farmers
150 sacks of high-quality ‘Kerala Feeds Elite’ cattle feed, worth an estimated ₹2,31,000, sent to the affected regions
Ernakulam native arrested in case relating to BJP leader’s death
Police said the investigation followed a note allegedly written by Ratheesh in which Vaishakh’s name was mentioned
Rajasthan ambulance scam: Kerala HC quashes order for compensation of ₹5 lakh against BJP leader
The Division Bench of Justices has held that the Additional Sub Court, Ernakulam, had erred in finding that Somaiya had defamed Krishna since he had not sufficiently proved the allegations wrong
