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Latest updates and top stories from the Kerala category
Crime Branch likely to expand special investigation team as Kerala PSC exam scam probe widens
The investigators are also preparing to seek certified copies of examination records from the PSC. The expansion of the SIT comes as investigators intensify efforts to verify allegations that could extend beyond the controversial Kerala State Planning Board recruitment examination, the case in which the Crime Branch has already registered a First Information Report
The Muthanga land agitation and the 2026 verdict | Explained
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Watch: Tamil Nadu’s stone transport ban: What’s happening? | Focus Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu has imposed a temporary ban on the interstate transport of rough stone, M-Sand and construction aggregates, raising concerns in Kerala over delays to key infrastructure projects. Here’s an in-depth explainer on why the restriction was introduced, why Kerala depends on Tamil Nadu for stone, and what could happen next.
Leptospirosis mortality spirals up in Kerala
Kerala has reported 49 deaths—30 confirmed to be due to leptospirosis and 19 suspected cases—in the month of July, 2026 alone. There have been 1,381 confirmed and 922 probable cases of leptospirosis so far in 2026 with total deaths of 115, including 52 probable leptospirosis deaths
Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram Mayor leans on United Democratic Front government circular to grant 6 months leave to councillor R. Sugathan who is jailed under KAAPA
In response to Sugathan's leave application, the UDF government issued a circular on July 20, 2026. Although the Home department rejected the application, it suggested that he can approach the Corporation council through the jail superintendent
Muthanga verdict: Slain policeman’s family to appeal acquittal, calls judgment a “setback in every way”
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What was the ‘Punarjani’ flood rehabilitation scheme involving Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan? | Explained
What were the major objectives of the ‘Punarjani’ project? How did it run into legal issues? What lies ahead?
Two decades later, 56 accused in constable Vinod murder case acquitted
Second accused Asokan, who died during course of trial, was named as murderer
Search on for trader accused of escaping with gold ornaments worth ₹1.39 crore in Kerala
The accused, identified as Safarnas, a resident of Parambil Bazaar, is alleged to have collected more than 118 sovereigns of gold ornaments from multiple jewellers on July 27.
Kerala creates 11-member, Chief Secretary-led State AgriStack Data Governance Committee for farm sector
SADGC will act as the fiduciary custodian of AgriStack data within Kerala, held in public trust for farmers and farming communities, says State Agriculture Department
Uber drivers launch fresh strike in Kochi
The union decided to launch a fresh strike alleging that the global platform did not honour its promise to hold talks with the drivers on July 30 to discuss their demands including pay revision.
‘I’m Game’ trailer: Dulquer Salmaan’s film promises a stylish action thriller on gambling
Directed by Nahas Hidhayath, ‘I’m Game’, starring Kayadu Lohar, Mysskin, Antony Varghese, Samyuktha Viswanathan, Vinay Forrt, and Kathir, marks Dulquer Salmaan’s return to Malayalam in a lead role
Monsoon revives in Kerala; moderate rainfall across State
Orange alert issued for 11 districts amid weather disturbances affecting flights
Endangered tribal languages of North Kerala find new life in dictionaries
The project records the vocabulary, oral traditions and cultural identity of Mavila and Malaveduvan communities spread across the Kannur and Kasaragod districts
A 17-year-old fan, a rainy Mananchira night and a lifetime with Rafi Saab
As admirers across the world commemorate Rafi’s death anniversary on Friday (July 31, 2026), Radio Koya recalls the legendary singer’s Kozhikode concert in 1973.
Out of society’s mind, the mentally ill in Kerala’s government mental health centres yearn for compassion
The inmates of State-run mental health centres in Kerala are living in abominable conditions. Acute shortage of staff and facilities plagues Government Mental Health Centre, Thrissur. Fifty-five inmates in the Thiruvananthapuram centre and around 40 in Thrissur are fit to be discharged. Yet, with no one to take them home or no place to go, they continue to live in the centres. Relapses have forced some others to return to the cells
Woman arrested with hasish oil in Kerala’s Kozhikode
She was taken into custody from the Kozhikode Medical College Hospital on July 30 following a tip-off from hospital staff and a few patient attendants in the maternity ward
Greens urge Kerala government to adopt environmentally sustainable development model in ecologically fragile regions
Wayanad Prakruthi Samrakshana Samiti reiterates its opposition to the Wayanad twin tunnel project, alleging that it is driven by commercial interests
Comprehensive ‘women’s policy’ on the cards in Kerala: Minister Bindhu Krishna
The policy aims at combating violence against women and enhancing support throughout their lives.
