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₹50,000 MVD fine sparks fresh row, Aranmula MLA backs car owner

Abin Varkey has come out strongly in support of the vehicle owners, citing their role in the flood rescue operations in Aranmula. The MLA says the couple had voluntarily joined the rescue effort and used their car to evacuate several stranded residents for three days

Calicut University to have panel on FYUGP facilitation

A facilitation and resolution committee was proposed to address the concerns of teachers and students related to the programme

Thrissur road accident: T.N. Minister visits Kaipamangalam crash site, promises support for victims’ families

Eight students from Dindigul had lost their lives in a crash on NH 66 at Kaipamangalam in Keralam’s Thissur. Minister S. Rajesh Kumar calls for urgent completion of NH 66 works and stronger safety measures

Keralam’s clergy to fight it out in Kathanar Cricket League

On September 9 and 10, Puthuppally in Kottayam will host the inaugural tournament in which 16 teams comprising priests from various Christian denominations will take part. The winner of the tourney, which will be officiated by Kerala Cricket Association-approved umpires, will take home ₹50,000 and a trophy

Kanthapuram says will defend Shariat laws no matter whoever opposes it

Mr. Musliar also said that Shariat conferences would be organised in all districts to mark the centenary of the Samastha Kerala Jem-iyyathul Ulama. He claimed that there would be people who would talk about the Islamic laws till the end of the world.

Ernakulam continues to report highest number of influenza cases

Of the 607 cases reported in the State in the first five days of the month, 274 cases were from Ernakulam. Five deaths were reported this month.

Calicut airport set to miss wide-body Haj flights again

The reason is the delay in completing work to extend the runway-end safety area

Kannammoola township project: quotation invited to prepare DPR

Doctors question the need to register again for National Medical Register

The doctors argue that their database is already available with respective State Medical Councils

Travel with caution: under-construction NH 66 in Keralam turns into a death trap

No warning boards at several diversion points, illegal parking and over- speeding raise alarm after car crash at Kaipamangalam in Keralam’s Thrissur kills eight engineering students

Thrissur road accident: Collector orders urgent safety audit of national highways

Multi-agency team to inspect dangerous stretches across the district; report to be submitted by Wednesday evening

Removal of posts from Keralam Chief Minister’s FB page: CM writes to Meta and IT Ministry

Thiruvananthapuram Mayor again raises issue of overpricing in cinemas

Says Corporation wanted cinema owners to come to a consensus on the issue

Uncertainty over tunnel road fuels push for Vilangad-Mananthavady route

The renewed demand for an alternative route comes amid uncertainty over the Anakkampoyil-Kalladi-Meppadi twin-tube tunnel road project. Work on the project was halted after a debris slip near its entrance at Kalladi on July 7, 2026

Tsunami mock drill held in Thiruvananthapuram

To test the institutional preparedness, inter-agency coordination and emergency response protocols in the event of a natural calamity

Keralam should not drag its feet on joining PM SHRI, says BJP leader R. Sreelekha

Regardless of political differences or ideology, the development of the State should not be hampered, says vice-president of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Keralam

University of Kerala DSU launches digital portal to redefine student governance

The union is eyeing transparency and student participation with the new website.

How three Keralam nuns stitched together clothing venture ‘Stand By Me’ in a struggle for survival after standing up against Church

The three nuns at St. Francis Mission Home at Kuravilangad in Kottayam seek to carve out a life of their own after years of isolation and hardship following their stand in the Bishop Franco Mulakkal case

College morphing case in Keralam: Police probe if accused student got help from others

Keralam seeks Sadya emoji, eyes global branding for traditional feast

Kerala Tourism requests Apple CEO John Ternus, who assumed office on September 1, to include an emoji representing Keralam’s Sadya on iPhone. Request made through the official social media handle of Kerala Tourism in response to a post by Ternus after assuming the office

Sree Krishna Jayanti processions part of RSS’ political project: Jayarajan

CPI(M) leader says Sree Krishna Jayanti celebrations were introduced as part of the RSS’ efforts to build a political base among families in Keralam

Former Deputy Collector held in bribery case in Keralam’s Kochi

Money was allegedly sought for settling a complaint against a person’s property and facilitating its conversion from ‘nilam’ (paddy land) in revenue records

Tenure of TDB Chief Vigilance and Security Officer extended until January 2027, State informs Kerala High Court

24 injured as bus rams toll plaza pillar at Kumbalam

Probe on into spotting of fake note bundle at Thoppumpady

Eight killed as car rams parked lorry on NH 66 in Thrissur

Seven die on the spot; another succumbs in hospital after late-night crash at Panampikkunnu near Kaipamangalam

Kochi metro needs 17 more train rakes for Kakkanad, airport extensions

The additional rakes will be needed to maintain a train frequency of six to seven minutes on the proposed 11.20-km Pink Line to Kakkanad and the subsequent 19-km airport extension; only five to eight rakes would be sufficient for the Kakkanad corridor

Guruvayur brims with devotion on Ashtami Rohini

Long queues formed before dawn at Sreekrishna Temple as devotees seek darshan of Guruvayurappan; thousands take part in special Prasadam feast

Byelections to five local body wards in Thrissur district on September 28

Model code of conduct in force; counting scheduled for September 29

KGMOA slams 12-hour specialty roll-out at Punalur Taluk Hospital without adequate preparations

Association says the total strength of specialists at the hospital remains insufficient to maintain seamless specialty operations for 12 consecutive hours

Keralam dairy farming: Malabar Milma sanctions ₹1.72 crore as cattle feed subsidy

Cattle feed will be available at reduced rates throughout September 2026 across all primary dairy cooperative societies in the Malabar region

Internet leaves citizens vulnerable to profiling and surveillance, says former Orissa HC Chief Justice S. Muralidhar

Calls for intervention by human rights institutions to address risks posed by internet and AI

Indian researchers map colonial spider’s venom gland, uncover molecules with potential for future cancer and antimicrobial drug research

The researchers cautioned that the findings represent an early stage of biomedical research and require extensive validation before any clinical application becomes possible

Amid row over remarks on women, Kanthapuram urges followers not to be ‘provoked' into controversies

In a Facebook post, veteran Sunni scholar says discussions should provide ‘healthy platforms to objectively assess ideas and learn new things’

Janmashtami festivities in Keralam’s Kannur contrast with DYFI's protest for justice in Palathayi sexual assault case

While children in Lord Krishna costumes will take part in Janmashtami procession organised by Balagokulam, which is backed by RSS and BJP, DYFI will take out a ‘March for Justice’ demanding action in case and alleging a UDF-BJP understanding helping the accused, K Padmarajan, a former BJP leader

Keralam student arrested for allegedly circulating morphed images of teachers; police say more youth under radar

At Flower Show art exhibition in Thiruvananthapuram flowers are more than just an ornament

The exhibition featuring 32 artists is currently on at Neighbour Gallery in Thiruvananthapuram. Flowers act as a motif while navigating themes such as love, loss, pain, prejudice and memory, among others at the showcase

Messi visit row: Keralam’s UDF govt finalises terms of reference for SIT probe into LDF’s botched move

Home Department on Thursday constituted an SIT, headed by ADGP, Law and Order, P. Vijayan, to conduct a comprehensive probe into previous government’s alleged collaboration with a private sponsor

Arts of combat: Keralites try their hand at new martial arts

Martial arts other than Kalaripayattu, Karate and Kung Fu are gaining acceptance in Keralam. Tiki Rajwi meets some of the trainers and practitioners of combat sports to understand the changing trends

Cashew import scam: Kerala High Court stays interim orders of Single Bench

The Keralam government had granted sanction to prosecute the accused persons in the ₹600-crore cashew import scam based on these orders