Kerala News
Latest updates and top stories from the Kerala category
Kochi Port on alert after hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship
The outbreak was reported on the expedition cruise ship MV Hondius, where three deaths have been reported
Uncertainty continues over Congress’ Kerala CM pick
AICC yet to communicate to KPCC its final decision on Congress Legislative Party leader; party’s State told to tone down factional posturing and social media sabre-rattling.
CPI Kerala State secretary Binoy Viswam criticises personality cults, reiterates CPI claim to Deputy Opposition Leader’s post
After the CPI national council meeting in New Delhi, Viswam describes the “unexpected” LDF defeat as a warning issued by the people
Manhunt on for history-sheeter in Thiruvananthapuram sexual abuse case
Shibu allegedly abused a mentally challenged woman at the KSRTC bus station in Kattakada during the early hours of Saturday
81st anniversary of Soviet Union’s victory in World War II celebrated
The event featured an exhibition of photographs depicting key moments from the beginning of the war to the celebrations of victory
Dissent brews in CPI(M) as two dozen members quit in Palakkad
Move protesting against the demotion of an area committee member who had criticised the party’s district secretary
Kochi-Lakshadweep seaplane trial flight rescheduled to May 12
Read full article...
Opposition mounts over move to secure technical sanction for West Hill STP project
District Collector issues the direction at a recent meeting attended by officials from the Kozhikode Corporation, District Suchitwa Mission, State Pollution Control Board, and Local Self-Government department to initiate steps to obtain technical sanction for the project
Prisoners in Kerala to get a wider variety of fish with Jail department entering into tie-up with Matsyafed
Fish varieties approved for supply include sardine, mackeral, tuna and other commonly available fish
Delay in textbook printing triggers political row ahead of school reopening
As per a workers’ union at the Kerala Books and Publication Society, only around 70% of the textbooks have been printed. Union leader says dues amounting to nearly ₹15 crore remain uncleared and the previous govt. could not ensure enough paper supply. KBPS MD denies charges, says issues have been resolved
Kerala State Electricity Board proposes new set of standard operating procedures for power distribution wing
SOP’s primary objective is to ensure safe, efficient and reliable operation of distribution network, minimise supply interruptions and to ensure that all the statutory and regulatory frameworks are complied with
CITU Kollam district committee warns of massive protests over ousting of contract workers
CITU says any further attempts to displace long-term workers will be met with fierce resistance
In Kerala, nearly half of Congress’ MLA-elects are young faces
Congress decision to field maximum number of youth and student activists brought rich dividends as the young candidates connected well with Gen Z and young voters and won the popular mandate, feels one MLA-elect
Youth held for attacking man with hammer in Pudukad in Thrissur
Cyril of Potta was taken into custody for attacking Deenas Davis, a native of Marathakkara; victim critical after head injuries
NIT-C revamping MTech programmes, to launch two courses in 2026-27
The revamped MTech programme introduces a comprehensive set of specialisations aimed at addressing the current and future needs of the engineering sector