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Teen dies after falling into well in Kannur
The HinduThe Hindu
8 May 2026

Teen dies after falling into well in Kannur

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The HinduThe Hindu
8 May 2026

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

Electricity consumption dips as summer rain gives Kerala some respite from heat
The HinduThe Hindu
8 May 2026

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

Three arrested for organ trade in Kerala
The HinduThe Hindu
8 May 2026

K. Satchidanandan resigns as Sahitya Akademi president

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K. Satchidanandan resigns as Sahitya Akademi president
The HinduThe Hindu
8 May 2026

One more arrested in attempt to rape case in Kochi

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One more arrested in attempt to rape case in Kochi
The HinduThe Hindu
8 May 2026

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

Tiger ‘Mangala’ relocated to Thrissur Zoological Park
The HinduThe Hindu
8 May 2026

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

Chalakudy river bridge to be closed for repairs from Saturday; 20-day traffic curbs on
The HinduThe Hindu
8 May 2026

Heron tests positive for avian influenza in Kannur

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Heron tests positive for avian influenza in Kannur
The HinduThe Hindu
8 May 2026

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

Two arrested With MDMA and ganja at Vizhinjam in Thiruvananthapuram
The HinduThe Hindu
8 May 2026

‘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

‘Dridam’ movie review: Shane Nigam’s police procedural turns into an underwhelming affair
The HinduThe Hindu
8 May 2026

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.”

Idukki DCC action against workers who rallied for Satheesan as CM sparks internal discord
The HinduThe Hindu
8 May 2026

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

Kerala Blockchain Academy, IIM Lucknow partner to boost blockchain innovation ecosystem
The HinduThe Hindu
8 May 2026

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

Assembly elections 2026: Majority of Congress MLAs from Malabar rally behind Venugopal
The HinduThe Hindu
8 May 2026

Public drinking during Koodalmanikyam fest: Four arrested

Accused charged with public intoxication, deliberate provocation to incite unrest, and outraging the modesty of a woman

Public drinking during Koodalmanikyam fest: Four arrested
The HinduThe Hindu
8 May 2026

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

Kerala Assembly Polls 2026: Narrow victory triggers political blame game in Kottarakara
The HinduThe Hindu
8 May 2026

G. Lakshman promoted as ADGP, assumes charge as KPHCC MD

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G. Lakshman promoted as ADGP, assumes charge as KPHCC MD
The HinduThe Hindu
8 May 2026

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

Final decision on Kerala CM turns into political cliff-hanger as ball now in Congress High Command’s court
The HinduThe Hindu
8 May 2026

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

Kozhikode to host ZSI hackathon on traditional biodiversity knowledge