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Tribal students trained to teach, judge their traditional art forms
The two-month professional certificate programme, approved and funded by the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs, aims to develop trained practitioners from five tribal communities — Paniya, Paliya, Irula, Hill Pulaya and Mavila.
Amid manhunt, Kerala Cyber police book Arjun Ayanki over post targetting CM
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‘Kathir’ clubs in Kerala schools to cultivate young farmers
Students actively engaged in farming to receive weightage marks; government to provide ₹10,000 per school for agricultural activities
Annual Plan amendments approved for all local bodies in Kollam
Local authorities urged to take immediate steps to reduce spillover liabilities for projects approved by the planning committee for the 2026–27 financial year.
Welfare pension distribution in Kerala: Thomas Isaac seeks to roll back DBT decision
Former State Finance Minister says that direct-to-home (DTH) distribution was chosen as an option as many of the pensioners had requested it
Adivasi-Dalit groups to hold rights declaration, gathering for fresh push for justice in Muthanga case
Adivasi and Dalit organisations are demanding a comprehensive inquiry into the death of Yogi (Jogi), who was reportedly killed in police firing during the 2003 Muthanga land agitation and and the alleged human rights violations in connection with the stir
Oushadhi’s alleged financial irregularities under lens; Kerala Health Minister orders departmental inquiry
Muraleedharan also writes to Chennithala seeking Vigilance probe; action follows a complaint alleging large-scale irregularities in construction contracts, procurement, financial management and accounting practices at the public sector undertaking
Over a week on, a Kerala mother’s agonising wait for her son who went missing at sea continues
“The government treats the lives of traditional fishers as expendable,” laments Reshma, who lost her father and husband in a fishing boat capsize on July 31 while her son has been missing
Kerala CM meets US Ambassador to India in Kochi
The discussions focused on strengthening cooperation between Kerala and the United States in areas of mutual interest
Power purchase spending in 2026-27 could go up by ₹1,596 crore, KSEB’s latest estimates show
A revised claim made by the power utility before Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission estimates expenditure on power purchase for 2026-27 at ₹13,344.11 crore
Kerala should adopt a rights-based approach to children with disabilities, says panel
Report submitted earlier this year says Kerala should become a model State that can ensure equality, dignity, and equal opportunity for all differently abled children
Pinarayi Vijayan says ‘disrespect’ shown to rescue worker’s body reflects UDF government’s ‘uncaring’ flood response
Pinarayi Vijayan said the inordinate delay in rescuing fishers lost at sea during stormy weather at Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram is reflective of the government’s apathy to the coastal population
Kerala drivers are the 4X4 Stock class champions at The Rainforest Challenge (India) 2026
Athul Thomas and Binil Babu from Kerala are champions in the 4X4 Stock class at the recently-concluded Rainforest Challenge (India) in Goa
Pinarayi Vijayan accuses the UDF government of opening the door for the RSS to indoctrinate school children
The LP school Freedom Quiz question ostensibly sought to test children's historical knowledge by asking which freedom fighter received the most punishment from the British; the “answer key” identified the “freedom fighter” as V.D. Savarkar
Spurious cosmetics continue to thrive Kerala market, reveal recent raids
The suspected spurious items seized as part of the operation include face creams, lipstick and shave lotions, sources with the department said
Kerala govt. sanctions ₹14.4 crore for rehabilitation of Endosulfan victims
An amount of ₹2.64 crore has been earmarked for the 1,000 beneficiaries who are expected to be newly added to the list
Cannons in Adoor Mahalingeswara temple stand guard over centuries of history
The temple, located in Delampady Gram Panchayat, is already renowned for its 10th-century origins, its three-tiered Gajaprishta (elephant-back) style architecture, the famous Adoor inscription, an intricately carved Balikkal (sacrificial stone), and the Sathyakallu (oath stone)
Environmentalists flag land use changes in Periya-Pakranthalam elephant corridor
The Animal and Nature Ethics Community Trust has submitted a representation to senior forest department officials seeking immediate intervention to protect the ecologically sensitive corridor
‘Rajesh a true hero’: Kerala High Court commends man who died during rescue operations
The court remarked that the State should respond appropriately to the bereaved family’s loss
