Kerala News
Latest updates and top stories from the Kerala category
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
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

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

Around 100 Iranian sailors fly out of Kochi airport
A section of the crew is understood to have stayed back on the vessel
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
13th annual conference of Kerala Economic Association begins
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Government bypassing all norms to appoint body builders as police officers: K.C. Venugopal
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Compensation for wildlife attack victims increased to ₹14 lakh in Kerala
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Mohanan Kunnummal wades into controversy with disparaging remarks against student leaders
His terming of students as “themmadis” (scoundrels) and “goons” draws strong criticism
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
Lok Atukta orders probe against scheme of Boby Chemmannoor’s firm
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Kozhikode Corpn. Council gives nod to publish LAP for Palayam sector development in Gazette
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Kerala Assembly polls 2026 | Roshy Augustine will contest from Idukki constituency, says Jose K. Mani
Roshy has represented the Idukki constituency since 2001
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

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
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 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
