Kerala News
Latest updates and top stories from the Kerala category
Cultural academies in Kerala must become more people-centric, says Minister Vishnunadh
Minister promises early appointment of governing bodies, revival of Koothambalam, uninterrupted ITFoK funding and stronger support for Kerala’s cultural institutions
Pier anglers in Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram await restoration of Valiyathura Pier
Gilbert Raju, a 42-year-old orally challenged fisherman, is among the many awaiting government reconstruction of the heritage structure to continue using it to reel in fish
Registration mandatory for drones weighing above 250 grams
All drones weighing more than 250 grams must be registered through the Digital Sky portal and obtain a unique identification number
Police find no homicide angle in Nilambur newborn’s death
Preliminary post-mortem examination indicates that the death was not caused by a criminal act
Bamboo drive at Yakkara temple in Kerala’s Palakkad seeks to promote climate resilience
Palakkad municipal chairperson P. Smithesh inaugurated the event by planting a bamboo sapling
State GST department holds tax raids on Kerala’s gold trade sector
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Tushar Gandhi urges Kerala to quash cases filed against student protesters
In a letter addressed to Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan and Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala, he says it’s disgraceful students are being prosecuted in Kerala, where a Congress-led government is in power.
SHRC orders strict enforcement of rules for protection of mangroves, wetlands in Kannur
SHRC directs the Collector and the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests to coordinate with departments to ensure effective protection of mangroves, wetlands and riverbank ecosystems in the district
UDF announces subcommittee to formulate Kerala’s liquor policy for 2026-27 fiscal year
The ruling front needs to strike a balance between Kerala’s fiscal requirements and the social and political sensitivities surrounding the production of low-strength alcohol. Initial attempts had drawn criticism from Muslim and Christian forums and also from within the Congress
Fire at naval quarters at Kacheripady in Kochi
The incident occurred around 4.30 p.m, in an unoccupied flat
KGMOA, IMA condemn attempted assault on doctor in Kerala’s Attingal
Medical officers’ forum alleges that Attingal municipal chairperson unnecessarily intervened in the functioning of the hospital’s emergency department, obstructed the doctor’s official duties, and issued him death threats
Information Technology department urged to ready office wellness policy, says Kerala Labour Minister Bindhu Krishna
The labour codes had been passed by Parliament. Even though labour was on the Concurrent List, the State had limitations in overruling Central statues, says Minister
Calicut varsity to review annual exam fee hike
This comes in the wake of complaints that many students were finding it difficult to cope with the hike
Vikram-1 launch reflects strength of India’s public-private partnership in space sector: ISRO Chairperson V. Narayanan
Narayanan describes the space sector reforms in India as a 'transformational milestone' that has opened unprecedented opportunities for private participation
Probe into newborn trafficking racket expands to Thodupuzha
The case, which emerged from a complaint filed by a 22-year-old woman from Assam, suggests that multiple babies may have been sold, with the alleged traffickers targeting vulnerable pregnant women through social media.
UDF drops opposition to PM SHRI, cites crucial federal funding for school education in Kerala
UDF convener Adoor Prakash says governments are in perpetuity, and some actions taken by the previous LDF dispensation cannot be undone by the incumbent government, given the fiscal commitments involved
Anil Akkara seeks transfer of all Vigilance files to CBI in Kerala LIFE Mission case
Former MLA says parallel investigations weaken the probe; urges State to withdraw Supreme Court plea and extend full cooperation to the CBI
India-UK trade deal provides opportunities for Kerala, says British Deputy High Commissioner Sutapa Choudhury
The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) makes it “cheaper, quicker and easier” to do business between India and U.K., says Ms. Choudhury
