Kerala News
Latest updates and top stories from the Kerala category
Electricity consumption dips as summer rain gives Kerala some respite from heat
Daily consumption levels down by 10 mu or more compared to many days in April. However, storage in he hydel reservoirs of KSEB has not seen a marked improvement
Three arrested for organ trade in Kerala
The two local agents held in Kollam were responsible for scouting vulnerable donors and managing the fraudulent paperwork required to facilitate the illegal transplants


Tiger ‘Mangala’ relocated to Thrissur Zoological Park
The big cat, which suffers from bilateral cataracts, had been undergoing specialised care by the Forest department for the past six years
Anti-narcotics squad prepares action plan to protect students from drug traffickers
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Chalakudy river bridge to be closed for repairs from Saturday; 20-day traffic curbs on
Old bridge on NH 544 shut; single-lane traffic via east bridge under police supervision
V.D. Satheesan’s book Adam Nee Evide Aakunnu? to hit stands on Saturday
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Two arrested With MDMA and ganja at Vizhinjam in Thiruvananthapuram
They are suspected to have targeted tourists who visit popular destinations such as Kovalam and Poovar to peddle the contraband

‘Dridam’ movie review: Shane Nigam’s police procedural turns into an underwhelming affair
Despite initial promise, ‘Dridam’ falters under the weight of clichéd storytelling and excessive violence, failing to deliver the suspense and depth expected from the genre

Idukki DCC action against workers who rallied for Satheesan as CM sparks internal discord
Idukki DCC removes four party activists, including DCC general secretary, from their positions. Idukki MP Dean Kuriakose expresses strong dissatisfaction over the disciplinary measures, labels them “unethical.”
Kerala Blockchain Academy, IIM Lucknow partner to boost blockchain innovation ecosystem
Partnership aims to build a robust and scalable blockchain ecosystem through a range of joint initiatives focussed on research, skill development, start-up incubation and policy support
Assembly elections 2026: Majority of Congress MLAs from Malabar rally behind Venugopal
The support of the majority bloc has emerged as a powerful lobby for K.C. Venugopal in the three-cornered race for the Chief Minister post
Public drinking during Koodalmanikyam fest: Four arrested
Accused charged with public intoxication, deliberate provocation to incite unrest, and outraging the modesty of a woman
Kerala Assembly Polls 2026: Narrow victory triggers political blame game in Kottarakara
Congress MP alleges a high-stakes tactical deal between CPI(M) and BJP led to Balagopal’s victory; UDF faces internal turmoil over losing votes in its own bastion of Ezhukone
Final decision on Kerala CM turns into political cliff-hanger as ball now in Congress High Command’s court
The question of who among the three probables – V.D. Satheesan, K.C. Venugopal and Ramesh Chennithala – will make the cut appears set to go down to the wire, with High Command reportedly scheduled to make pivotal announcement on Sunday

Kozhikode to host ZSI hackathon on traditional biodiversity knowledge
The initiative seeks to bridge the gap between indigenous knowledge systems and modern technology to address critical challenges in global biodiversity conservation
