The Latest Breaking News from Kerala

New Education Policy-2020 encourages private universities, leading to students distancing from education due to exorbitant fees. State-run universities lack funds, and posts of teaching/non-teaching staff remain unfilled. 4.5 lakh students dropped out of govt. schools due to merger of primary schools with high schools. 30,000 teacher posts vacant in govt.…

Kerala's Thankamani co-op bank collected ₹2.18 crore in two days via a campaign. Water Resources Minister Roshy Augustine inaugurated the initiative. The success of the campaign shows people still have faith in the co-op sector, despite isolated incidents of corruption. Bank has 15,000 members, ₹120 crore capital & disbursed ₹105…

Kerala crushed Gujarat 6-1 for its second win in Group ‘A’ in the 77th Santosh Trophy National Football Championship at Benaulim, Goa.

Kerala State Information Commissioner (SIC) A. Abdul Hakeem said denial of information under the Right to Information (RTI) Act would invite legal action. The applicant has the right to receive clear information and not just a mere reply to questions, he said at a programme held in connection with the…

ENP's orchidarium, set up in 2021, has become a major tourist attraction. 58 species of indigenous orchids, 17 hybrid varieties, and a new species of orchid have been discovered. Visitors can learn about the plant diversity of the park and the rare orchid species found in the shola forests. India…

CPI(M) to mobilise civil society to express solidarity with Palestinians facing Israeli occupation; party seeks to tap into groundswell of sympathy in Kerala; condemns tit-for-tat attacks, humanitarian crisis in Gaza; CPI(M) calls for respect of U.N. resolution for peaceful coexistence of Palestine and Israel.

Keralites among first batch of Indians evacuated from Israel paint picture of peaceful life despite conflict. Seven Keralites part of 212 Indians in maiden flight of 'Operation Ajay'. Nila Nanda and Gopika Shibu, both students, say life smooth and classes continue. M.C. Achuth, Sishira Mambaram, Radhikesh Ravindran Nair, Divya Ram…

Kerala has begun process to measure Panchayat Development Index (PDI) to assess progress of local bodies in achieving LSDGs. Data from multiple sources will be used to calculate PDI, which will consider factors such as basic amenities, access to services, income, employment, gender equality, efficiency of local governance, etc. State,…

Mibin, Aneesh, Suneesh and Anitha explore the boundaries of human existence, Nature and tradition in their works. Through vivid and layered paintings, sculptures and installations, they challenge norms and invite viewers to explore their own thoughts.

Five Keralites are part of 212 Indian nationals evacuated from Israel due to conflict with Hamas. Kerala govt. has opened 24-hour control room and help desk at New Delhi airport to aid Keralites.

Kerala government reshuffles top civil services; Divya S. Iyer appointed MD of Vizhinjam port; Shibu to replace her as Pathanamthitta DC; Haritha V. Kumar as director of Mining & Geology dept.; Vinod as Malappuram DC; Devidas N. as Kollam DC; Arun K. Vijayan as Kannur DC; Snehil Kumar Singh as…