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Amid backlash, Kerala Transport Minister C.P. John apologises for controversial remark about women availing free bus travel scheme
Minister says he ‘should have been more cautious’ and that he had only sought to ‘make a political point’ that poverty existed in Kerala
Monsoon lays bare Kochi’s battered roads as commuters bear the brunt
Residents’ body plans legal action, blaming civic agencies for failing to carry out preventive road maintenance ahead of the monsoon; potholes, damaged and missing road slabs, and dysfunctional street lights continue to pose a serious risk to motorists and pedestrians; Corporation attributes delay in road repair works to higher bitumen prices and contractors’ reluctance to undertake works at existing rates
At 98, Kerala literary icon and critic M. Leelavathy continues to be a prolific writer
“Would Trump listen to writers?” she asks, talking about the Mahabharata’s anti-war message. Her latest book Bharathalokam is a study of the major episodes of the Mahabharata
As Pampa silts up, floods become the new normal in Kerala’s Ranni
Floods have returned with alarming regularity to the township, which is wedged between two elevated stretches of land, as the river has lost its capacity to hold water over the years
Lion cubs at zoo to make their public debut during Onam
Six-and-a-half-month-old Soori and Simba, born to Nayla and Leo, beat the odds to grow healthy and active
New seahorse species identified by Kerala researchers
The new species, named after noted marine biologist Amanda Vincent, was collected from the fish bycatch at the Tuticorin fisheries harbour
Sense of insecurity emerges as key concern of elderly people during panel’s sitting in Kochi
Complaints lodged by senior citizens with the Kerala State Elderly Commission pertained to issues including neglect of elderly parents by adult children, financial cheating, and trouble from neighbours
Plus Two student booked over alleged ragging incident in Kerala’s Ernakulam
The case stems from a complaint that a 16-year-old Plus One student of a school at Perumbavoor in Ernakulam was ragged and assaulted inside the restroom of the school by a group of students including his seniors
152 commando recruits join Kerala Police after IRB training
Reviewed the passing-out parade, State Police Chief Ravada A. Chandrasekhar urges the newly inducted commandos to uphold the Constitution, discipline, and professionalism in the line of duty
Tribal girl injured after teacher allegedly beats her for poor marks
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Kudumbashree to organise 2,000 Onam fairs in Kerala
Nearly 50,000 entrepreneurs will take part in the fairs, being organised to provide a wider market for local products and increase the income of entrepreneurs and neighbourhood groups.
Engine failure leaves Ro-Ro ferry adrift off Kochi
A Fisheries patrol boat and Marine Enforcement team pursued the drifting ferry, secured it with towing lines, and safely towed it back to the shore
Kerala University conducts surprise inspection at Kerala Law Academy
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Basic facilities lacking in relief camps, says CPI(M) Kerala secretary M.V. Govindan
The Chief Minister has failed in coordinating effectively while focussing his energies on inaugurating jewelleries and taking part in banquets, says Govindan
Kerala rains 2026: Death toll in rain-related incidents rises to 25
Although the intensity of the rain subsided, a fresh heavy spell likely this weekend
Kerala High Court directs CBI to conclude investigation in Jesna missing case within 6 months
Court says that the probe should not continue indefinitely as eight years has passed since she was last seen
Kerala HC directs Meta to unblock journalist’s Facebook account
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