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Heavy rain disrupts life in Palakkad in Kerala; dams opened, tourist spots shut
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Chalachitra Academy activities to be popularised more, says Kerala Minister
Says exhibition hall on the second floor of academy building will be named after Shaji N. Karun
KAU launches ‘Panchakam’ model to boost household nutrition through home gardens
New model promotes cultivation of five nutrient-rich crops in limited spaces to encourage pesticide-free vegetable production
Amid heavy rain, water level in Kerala’s Idukki reservoir rises by over 6 ft in a single day
KSEB dam safety official says the catchment area recorded 154.4 mm of rainfall over the last 24 hours; shutters of Malankara, Pambla, Kallar, and Kallarkutty dams opened
VBSA Bill threatens university autonomy and leaves States with little role in higher education: KN Ganesh
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Kozhikode Corpn.’s search for land for stray dog shelters gets SHRC backing
SHRC asks Chief Secretary to make unused government land available to local bodies for setting up stray dog shelters
Reading culture shaped Kerala’s humanism and secularism: K. Jayakumar
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PM SHRI: Union Minister’s reply exposes UDF government’s stand as baseless, says Pinarayi Vijayan
After opposing PM SHRI while in Opposition and then making a U-turn after coming to power by agreeing to implement it, the Congress, the IUML and the UDF as a whole have stabbed their own workers and the people in the back, says the Leader of the Opposition
Kerala CPI(M) leader Jaleel accuses Sadikali Thangal of misleading Muslim community on PM SHRI
Former Higher Education Minister demands a public apology from IUML and Thangal, says he will no longer recognise Thangal as the Kazi of any mahal
Kerala floods 2026: Pathanamthitta reels under floods as torrential rain pounds district
Ranni emerged as the worst-affected area, with the town virtually cut off after floodwaters submerged key approach roads, including the Ranni-Vadasserikkara road, bringing traffic to a standstill. The town remained under two to two-and-a-half feet of water through the day
Kollam district administration strengthens coastal rescue network
Local fishermen will be directly integrated into emergency response and sea-rescue operations to leverage their traditional navigational expertise during coastal crises.
Kerala floods 2026: Landslips, overflowing rivers leave trail of destruction in Kerala’s Kottayam
Three persons, including an 11-year-old boy, dead. Ten relief camps, including six in Kanjirappally taluk, were opened across the district, providing shelter to 327 peoples
Kerala floods 2026: Thottappally, Thanneermukkom shutters opened
Two relief camps opened in Alappuzha district; Collector temporarily bans operation of houseboats, shikara boats, country boats, speedboats, and adventure activities such as canoeing and kayaking
Amid heavy rain in Kerala, Minister K. Muraleedharan urges preparedness for health emergencies
With concerns over water-borne diseases and the health of vulnerable populations, the Health Department is implementing comprehensive measures to mitigate risks and maintain essential healthcare services during the crisis.
Kerala’s Kudumbashree farm groups surpass target for Onam vegetable cultivation
Pesticide-free vegetable cultivation under ‘Onakkani’ has expanded to 20,475.81 acres, as per latest figures. As part of ‘Nirappolima,’ flowers are being cultivated on 1,966.93 acres, quite close to the 2,000-acre target
Traffic curbs imposed on Thamarassery Ghat Pass amid heavy rainfall and landslip risks
Eco-tourism spots and water tourism destinations shut in Kozhikode district following the orders from the DIstrict Disaster Management Authority on Saturday.
Centre releases ₹2,597 crore to Kerala as ‘additional instalment’ of tax devolution to boost capital spending
The instalment is in addition to the routine monthly devolution which will be released on August 10, according to the Union Finance Ministry.
Raids on jewellery establishments in Kerala unearth tax suppression worth ₹70 crore
The raids begun at 3 p.m. on July 30 and continued till the morning hours of July 31. So far, a fine of ₹2.87 crore has been collected as part of the raids titled ‘Operation Aurum.’
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan reviews rain-related situation
The Chief Minister directed the Ministers in charge of the districts to camp in their respective districts and coordinate the relief operations.
