Kerala News
Latest updates and top stories from the Kerala category
Six injured in bus–mini bus collision on Erattupetta–Vagamon route
The incident occurred in the afternoon when the mini-bus, which was descending, crashed into the KSRTC bus that was climbing uphill
Kerala State Electricity Board proposes new set of standard operating procedures for power distribution wing
SOP’s primary objective is to ensure safe, efficient and reliable operation of distribution network, minimise supply interruptions and to ensure that all the statutory and regulatory frameworks are complied with
No intent to insult, says Apu Joseph amid KC(M) protest
Kerala Congress leader and MLA-elect says his statement about welcoming Kerala Congress (M) with open arms was was driven by a genuine wish that K.M. Mani’s party should not fade away
NIT-C revamping MTech programmes, to launch two courses in 2026-27
The revamped MTech programme introduces a comprehensive set of specialisations aimed at addressing the current and future needs of the engineering sector
Long-stalled skywalk finds new momentum amidst political turnaround
According to Kottayam MLA Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan, the project will be taken up on a priority basis once the new State cabinet assumes charge
Youth held for attacking man with hammer in Pudukad in Thrissur
Cyril of Potta was taken into custody for attacking Deenas Davis, a native of Marathakkara; victim critical after head injuries
In Kerala, nearly half of Congress’ MLA-elects are young faces
Congress decision to field maximum number of youth and student activists brought rich dividends as the young candidates connected well with Gen Z and young voters and won the popular mandate, feels one MLA-elect
CITU Kollam district committee warns of massive protests over ousting of contract workers
CITU says any further attempts to displace long-term workers will be met with fierce resistance
Ganesh Kumar alleges UDF-BJP deal in Pathanapuram
Ganesh Kumar pointed to a significant and ‘suspicious’ drop in the BJP’s vote share as primary evidence of cross-voting intended to consolidate the anti-LDF front
Fading Janamaithri network in Kerala raises concern about elderly care
Officers who were once part of the project launched in 2008 reveal that insufficient government funding has severely affected many field activities of the scheme, including the protection of elderly people who live alone in isolated residential areas in Kozhikode district
Two multi-level car parking lots in Thiruvananthapuram become fully operational
The parking lots at Putharikkandam maidan and Medical College, which were formally inaugurated before the local body elections, can accommodate 200 cars each
Kerala outgoing CM Pinarayi Vijayan congratulates Vijay
In his message, Pinarayi expresses hope that the trust the people of Tamil Nadu have reposed in Vijay will translate into a government that upholds the values of social justice, secularism and people’s welfare
Water conservation a challenge in Ernakulam
Water availability in Kochi Corpn. slips into deficit from late November to early May, finds a study conducted as part of preparing a water budget
Actor Madhu presented with Krishnanjali Award
The award was presented to Mr. Madhu in recognition of his contributions to Malayalam cinema as an actor, director, producer and studio owner over a span of more than six decades
Three-hour meeting fails to end impasse over Congress Chief Minister for Kerala
Deepa Dasmunsi, party general secretary in charge of Kerala, told the media after the meeting that the high command had time until May 23 to finalise the candidate; senior leaders said party chief Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi were visibly dismayed by the poster wars and public marches
Police to step up surveillance of abandoned properties as rape attempt case renews safety fears
The Kochi City police have launched a mission to identify and monitor vulnerable spots that could turn into criminal shelters