K M Basheer death: Govt appoints special prosecutor in trial against Sriram Venkitaraman
Kerala's government will appoint a special public prosecutor, senior advocate A Santhosh Kumar, in the journalist K M Basheer death case.
Malayali woman dies in Bengaluru road accident while en route to work
Malayali woman dies Bengaluru accident highlights the tragic death of a 30-year-old woman in a scooter accident in Electronic City, Bengaluru. The accident occurred when her scooter lost control, leading to her being struck by a lorry.
SBI employees engaged to marry in December die by suicide in Kochi and Mysuru
A jointly engaged SBI couple died by suicide, 400km apart, on Wednesday, their wedding scheduled for December 26. Investigations into the circumstances are underway.
Wedding chain stolen, Kerala engineer does heroic chase to win it back
A masked man attacked a woman with a screwdriver, stole her gold chain, and fled on a motorcycle. The woman pursued him, dragging her metres before he crashed and was apprehended by locals.
Fake cosmetics worth ₹9.64 lakh seized in Kerala under Operation Soundarya
Kerala seized over ₹9.6 lakh of counterfeit cosmetics, including creams with dangerously high mercury levels, during Operation Soundarya, prompting health warnings and legal action.
From bedside care to AI scientist: Teenu’s unconventional career journey
Dr Teenu Xavier researches AI's role in improving nursing, identifying bias in health records and patient suicide risk detection, advancing her career from bedside nursing to nursing scientist.
Priyadarshini rush: KSRTC Gundlupet service delayed after staff protest over overcrowding
KSRTC cancelled a Sulthan Bathery bus service due to overcrowding by women travelling to Gundlupet. Officials intervened, allowing departure after some passengers alighted. Free travel scheme impacts revenue.
AFA-RBC agreement signatories face tax fraud in Argentina, collection agent probed by FBI for money laundering
Argentine Football Association officials, Claudio Tapia and Victor Blanco, signatories to an agreement for Messi's team to visit Kerala, face allegations of tax fraud and financial mismanagement, leading to a travel ban.
After 37-day protest, LPST job aspirants pin hopes on next 45 days as Kerala govt examines demands
PSC LPST rank holders ended their 37-day protest after the government requested 45 days to consider their demands for appointment extensions and syllabus restructuring.
Panniyankara toll plaza: Residents within 7.5km radius to get free travel pass
Panniyankara toll plaza now grants free passage to residents within a 7.5km radius, resolving a long-standing deadlock, benefiting thousands across five panchayats.
Narrow escape for Kerala schoolboy as cobra hides under bicycle seat
A Kerala student narrowly escaped a cobra bite when he found one under his bicycle seat.
Fuelled by hardship, aiming for gold : Bushra's rise as an arm wrestler
Bushra M, a dedicated athlete and mother, juggles gym training, son care, and PSC exams, while excelling in arm wrestling, aiming for the World Championship after overcoming family opposition and personal adversity.
Decomposed whale carcass washes ashore at Munakkal Beach
A decomposed 7.2m Bryde's whale washed ashore; officials and scientists conducted a post-mortem on-site before burial to prevent public health risks.
Kuthiran tunnel landslide: GSI team conducts safety inspection
Geologists inspected the Kuthiran tunnel after a landslide, assessing hazards and collecting data.
Kerala lottery Dhanalekshmi DL-65 result today 12/08/2026: ₹1 cr first prize for DF 319327 | Check complete list
The Kerala Dhanalekshmi DL-65 lottery draw, held on August 12, 2026, offered a ₹1 crore first prize. Winners must claim prizes within 30 days, surrendering tickets with ID to the Director of State Lotteries or authorised banks.
Kochi bakery fined ₹25,000 after customer gets lizards in bread
A bakery was fined ₹25,000 and indefinitely shut down by Kochi Corporation health department after a customer found dead lizards in a loaf of bread.
African giant snail menace plagues Kaduthuruthy
Kaduthuruthy faces a severe African giant snail invasion.
4-year-old boy diagnosed with Shigella in Kottayam after eating hotel food
A four-year-old boy's Shigella infection, linked to potentially contaminated hotel chicken, has raised food safety concerns.
9 Kottayam schoolboys sent to rehab after consuming cannabis-laced sweets
Nine Kerala schoolboys, aged 14-16, are undergoing de-addiction after consuming cannabis-laced sweets. An investigation uncovered a drug network, leading to seizures and warnings about neurological damage.
Fresh Cut Organics in Kozhikode initiates steps for relocation of controversial plant
Fresh Cut Organics plans to relocate its controversial poultry processing plant after local protests and government assurances, following a Kerala High Court stay on a closure notice due to environmental concerns.
Meenachil River discharge doubles Malampuzha Dam live capacity during monsoon fury
Kerala's Meenachil and Manimala rivers saw unprecedented discharge in August, exceeding dam capacities.
Onam exams from Aug 13, holidays leave students in Kuttanad unprepared
Flooding in Kuttanad has closed schools for 12 days, disrupting the academic calendar and exam preparations.
Multi-million $ Messi mess: AFA, RBC played tiki-taka with contracts, Abdurahiman admitted Kerala govt role in mail
Disagreements, payment delays, and contract terminations plagued Lionel Messi's Argentina visit to Kerala, causing a fallout between the Kerala government, the Argentine Football Association, and organiser RBC.
Pinarayi Vijayan alleges police lapses in RSS ideologue T G Mohandas's arrest
Pinarayi Vijayan alleged police failed to follow legal procedures arresting RSS ideologue T G Mohandas for provocative YouTube comments.
‘All procedures followed, no loss to state’: Abdurahiman defends former LDF govt over failed bid to bring Messi to Kerala
Former Sports Minister V Abdurahiman defended the LDF government's efforts to bring Argentina's football team to Kerala, stating all procedures were followed and no financial loss occurred.
Govt forms SIT to probe ₹22 crore tax row linked to Argentina's proposed Kerala visit
A Kerala SIT is investigating alleged tax evasion, including a ₹22.68 crore service tax non-recovery from Reporter Broadcasting Company. Officials might face suspension.
₹70 cr Kaloor stadium revamp for Argentina visit under scrutiny as GCDA raises doubts
Questions arise regarding ₹70-crore stadium renovation costs claimed by a sponsor, as owners doubt the expenditure and lack of clarity on how much was actually spent, despite no direct agreement.
Football association brochure interpreted as Argentina's nod for exhibition match in Kerala
An inquiry revealed the previous LDF government mistakenly treated a sponsor's brochure as a contract for Argentina's exhibition match, leading to potential money laundering.
Thousands gather across Kerala for Karkidaka Vavu Bali rituals
Karkidaka Vavu Bali rituals have commenced across Kerala, attracting thousands of devotees for ancestral offerings.
Centre moves to tighten control over mineral-rich lands; Kerala's black sand sector faces threat
Proposed amendments to the Mines and Minerals Act could grant the Centre greater control over rare mineral lands, potentially impacting Kerala's black sand sector and increasing private involvement in mining.
Artificial colours in banana chips: Idukki food safety officials intensify Onam checks
Idukki's Food Safety Department is intensifying inspections ahead of Onam, finding violations like prohibited artificial colours in festive snacks and warning traders and consumers alike.
Shop owner gets 8 years in jail for sexually assaulting minor girl in Wayanad
According to the prosecution, Surendran sexually assaulted the girl on multiple occasions when she visited his shop to purchase groceries.
Woman, friend arrested with 41.56g MDMA at Wayanad border check post
Police arrested a woman and a man for allegedly smuggling 41.56 grams of MDMA in a car from Mysuru to Wayanad.
Kannur health inspector’s death after transfer sparks outrage among staff
Kannur health inspector R Deepalekha died from a brain haemorrhage, likely stress-induced by a recent, difficult transfer despite her health issues.
Priyadarshini impact: KSRTC Gundlupet services packed as women flock to flower gardens
The Priyadarshini free-travel scheme significantly boosts KSRTC services from Sulthan Bathery to Gundlupet, with passenger numbers quadrupling as women visit Karnataka's flower gardens, creating operational challenges.
LLB student’s car swept away by floods in Thrissur last week found after water levels dip
A student's car that fell into a river after an accident was recovered 200 metres downstream, found by fishermen when the water level dropped after a five-hour search.