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A cradle of care: How Kerala fights infant mortality
The HinduThe Hindu
14 Mar 2026

A cradle of care: How Kerala fights infant mortality

The story of Kerala being the State with the lowest Infant Mortality Rate is that of a combined effort, timely interventions and the potential inherited from a glorious history

The HinduThe Hindu
14 Mar 2026

Kerala Assembly elections: High command will decide on MPs contesting, says Satheesan

Opposition leader dismisses speculation over Sudhakaran’s Facebook post; declares more surprises are in store

Kerala Assembly elections: High command will decide on MPs contesting, says Satheesan
The HinduThe Hindu
14 Mar 2026

LPG shortage sparks surge in firewood demand in Kerala

Hotels and eateries turn to alternative fuel as commercial cylinder supply dries up; sawmills and plywood units report rising inquiries amid price hike

LPG shortage sparks surge in firewood demand in Kerala
The HinduThe Hindu
14 Mar 2026

Kerala Cabinet approves Film Policy

It was prepared after discussions with stakeholders in the film industry, ideas shared at the Film Conclave and opinions gathered from the public

Kerala Cabinet approves Film Policy
The HinduThe Hindu
13 Mar 2026

Around 100 Iranian sailors fly out of Kochi airport

A section of the crew is understood to have stayed back on the vessel

Around 100 Iranian sailors fly out of Kochi airport
The HinduThe Hindu
13 Mar 2026

Kerala Cabinet approves formulation of land assignment rules for use of pattaya land for other purposes

Fees will be waived for houses and for buildings constructed for agricultural and educational purposes, as well as markets, places of worship, structures for public purposes, cultural institutions, clubs and structures for charitable establishments

Kerala Cabinet approves formulation of land assignment rules for use of pattaya land for other purposes
The HinduThe Hindu
13 Mar 2026

13th annual conference of Kerala Economic Association begins

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13th annual conference of Kerala Economic Association begins
The HinduThe Hindu
13 Mar 2026

Mohanan Kunnummal wades into controversy with disparaging remarks against student leaders

His terming of students as “themmadis” (scoundrels) and “goons” draws strong criticism

Mohanan Kunnummal wades into controversy with disparaging remarks against student leaders
The HinduThe Hindu
13 Mar 2026

Kerala HC directs to defer nurses’ strike till March 19, suggests mediation

Stating that any continuing difference of opinion between the nurses and private hospital managements will affect the people seeking treatment and other members of the public, the court says that it will be ideal if both sides choose mediation

Kerala HC directs to defer nurses’ strike till March 19, suggests mediation
The HinduThe Hindu
13 Mar 2026

Mother arrested on charge of murdering toddler

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Mother arrested on charge of murdering toddler
The HinduThe Hindu
13 Mar 2026

Kerala Assembly polls 2026 | Roshy Augustine will contest from Idukki constituency, says Jose K. Mani

Roshy has represented the Idukki constituency since 2001

Kerala Assembly polls 2026 | Roshy Augustine will contest from Idukki constituency, says Jose K. Mani
The HinduThe Hindu
13 Mar 2026

Kerala has become a hunger-free state: Minister G.R. Anil

Says Kerala is the only state in India that guarantees ration access to every household

Kerala has become a hunger-free state: Minister G.R. Anil
The HinduThe Hindu
13 Mar 2026

Thiruvananthapuram Collector’s report contradicts Corporation’s claim on Attukal Pongala cleanup

While the Mayor had said that cleaning was completed within a few hours of the festival, the Collector’s report points out that the waste removal was completed only within three days

Thiruvananthapuram Collector’s report contradicts Corporation’s claim on Attukal Pongala cleanup
The HinduThe Hindu
13 Mar 2026

Kerala government decides to lift construction ban in Idukki

Title deed holders can now build homes and utilise their land. Individuals can construct up to 5,000 sq ft without any fees, while commercial projects will incur charges based on land fair value. Activist express concerns that the timing may be politically motivated ahead of upcoming Assembly elections.

Kerala government decides to lift construction ban in Idukki
The HinduThe Hindu
13 Mar 2026

Kerala Assembly Polls 2026 | Sudhakaran hints at ‘revolt’ as Congress decides to keep MPs off Assembly polls

Sudhakaran’s ‘hasty return’ from Delhi to Kannur, when Parliament is in session, seems to have rocked the Congress’s bid to present a united face at the hustings. He asserted last week that he would ‘100 per cent” contest the polls from Kannur 

Kerala Assembly Polls 2026 | Sudhakaran hints at ‘revolt’ as Congress decides to keep MPs off Assembly polls
The HinduThe Hindu
13 Mar 2026

Student drowns in river at Rajapuram in Kasaragod

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Student drowns in river at Rajapuram in Kasaragod