Kerala

Sub-inspectors will resume the role of SHOs in 414 police stations in Kerala starting August 15. Sixty-four major city-centric stations with higher case numbers will retain inspectors as SHOs.

Ecosystem company Talrop has shut offices across Kerala, affecting over 300 employees. On July 11, affected employees staged a protest march to the company’s head office in Thrikkakara, demanding clearance of their dues.

Kerala has formed an expert panel to investigate the cause of the Wayanad debris slip accident. The committee includes geologists, ecologists, and officials from public works and disaster management departments, with a report expected in a month.

The Kerala High Court approved the state's circular regarding public prosecutor appointments. The decision pertains to the appointment process for public prosecutors in the state.

The Centre has given in-principle approval for a revival package for Kerala’s cashew industry. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has directed the State to immediately submit a detailed project proposal.

The Food Safety department in Kerala’s Kollam imposed over ₹1.6 lakh in fines after inspecting 1,497 establishments over three months to enforce food quality standards.

South Indian states including Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana, along with Puducherry, will establish a permanent anti-drug coordination network with central agencies to enhance anti-drug surveillance in the region.

A gym trainer was arrested in Kerala's Kochi with suspected MDMA as part of Operation Toofan, an anti-narcotics drive.

Kozhikode railway station in Kerala has restored train services following the collapse of its clock tower. Debris clearance and demolition work are ongoing at the site, which experienced a structural failure during monsoon rains.

Ex-Minister R. Bindu warns that a proposal to convert CET and Thrissur Medical College in Kerala into constituent colleges could have significant implications for higher education in the state. The proposal has raised concerns about potential changes to the educational structure.

An anaesthetist in Kerala has been booked following allegations of medical negligence at a private hospital in Kannur, which resulted in a toddler suffering brain damage. The child remains on ventilator support.

A necropsy of an endangered Indian Ocean humpback dolphin found dead on Kozhikode beach revealed fatal ingestion of a plastic fishing net, underscoring the threat of marine plastic pollution and 'ghost nets'. CMFRI data indicate high marine mammal strandings, with coastal dolphins being particularly vulnerable.

Small businesses and neighborhood shops in Kerala are struggling due to the rapid expansion of e-commerce platforms and corporate-backed large retail stores, even in rural areas. The article highlights the challenges faced by these local retailers in adapting to the digital era.

Chief Minister Satheesan urges Kerala MPs to act as ambassadors for the state during the Monsoon session of Parliament, asking them to raise developmental needs and constituency-specific issues with Union Ministers and senior officials.

The KAU VC emphasizes that value-added local products can drive rural economic growth, with the KAU Agri Business Incubator playing a key role in promoting Kerala’s indigenous products to global markets.

The Kerala High Court has reserved its verdict on the prime accused's plea to suspend his jail term in a rape case involving an actor.

Rising pediatric dengue cases in Kerala have raised concerns among experts, who emphasize the need to reduce the overall case burden. Over the past week, the state has reported an average of 100 or more cases daily, though the current caseload is lower than the previous year's levels during the same period.

E.P. Jayarajan distances himself from CPI(M)'s corruption allegations regarding the Vizhinjam port share transfer. The CPI(M) leader describes the project as a major asset for Kerala and urges avoiding unnecessary controversy.

Labourers at a tunnel road construction site in Kozhikode, Kerala, were shifted following preventive evacuation measures recommended by the Kerala government in response to the Wayanad debris slip disaster.

A crack was discovered on Thamarassery mountain pass in Kerala, which connects Kozhikode and Wayanad. The Wayanad Ghat Road Protection Committee has urged motorists to adhere to speed limits to prevent accidents in the area.

Controversies in Kerala and Tamil Nadu involve State Election Commissioners, raising concerns about the integrity and autonomy of the State Election Commission.

Heavy rains continue in Kerala as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issues an orange alert in three districts and a yellow alert in six others, including Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Kannur, and Kasaragod.

The Kerala government has established a transport coordination committee to oversee transportation management.

Kerala's Forests Minister Shibu Baby John met Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav to seek greater Central support for addressing human-wildlife conflict. While the Centre approved some proposals, it rejected Kerala's demand to classify wild boar as vermin.

Kerala will establish a special task force to address rising complaints of dowry harassment and domestic violence, following recommendations from a State Legislative Assembly committee that emphasized the need for urgent and coordinated intervention.

The Enforcement Directorate has summoned top hospital officials in Kerala as part of an investigation into an organ trade racket. The probe is focused on potential illegal activities related to organ trading in the region.

Rescuers in Kerala, India, are searching for five missing people after a landslide caused by heavy monsoon rains killed three workers and injured seven near a tunnel construction site. Kerala’s home minister claims the disaster was man-made due to unscientific earth dumping, while the construction company denies responsibility, citing the landslide’s origin above the work site.

Rescuers in Kerala, India, are searching for five missing people after a landslide triggered by heavy monsoon rains killed three workers and injured seven at a tunnel construction site. Officials claim the disaster was man-made due to improper earth disposal, while the construction company denied responsibility, citing the landslide's origin above the site. Investigations are ongoing, and experts link intensified monsoons to human-caused climate change.

Kerala is experiencing heavy rains with nine districts, including Wayanad, placed on orange alert. The warning indicates severe weather conditions in the region.

Ministers from Tamil Nadu and Kerala have expressed opposition to proposed amendments to the National Food Security Act. The changes to the law are being criticized by these states for reasons detailed in the article.

A debris slip at a tunnel road construction site in Kerala's Wayanad district killed three people and left five missing. Search operations are ongoing, and Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan is set to visit the site.

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Local bodies in Kerala are experiencing a financial crisis due to a sharp decline in Plan fund allocations in the Revised Budget presented by the United Democratic Front government.

A yellow alert has been issued for 11 districts in Kerala on June 8 as the state is expected to receive rain for the next four days.

A debris slip in Wayanad has trapped people underground, prompting Kerala's Leader of the Opposition, Pinarayi Vijayan, to call for urgent rescue measures. Vijayan also demanded a serious investigation into potential lapses in emergency response following the incident's casualties.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Wayanad and Kozhikode districts in Kerala, warning of extreme heavy rain. The Wayanad region received 265 mm of rainfall in 24 hours ending July 7, 2026, classified as extremely heavy by IMD.

Two members of a Kerala family were killed in a road crash in Saudi Arabia. The incident occurred in a specific location, though details about the crash remain unspecified.

Speculation is growing about the selection of a new KPCC chief. Deepa Dasmunshi, AICC general secretary for Kerala, is in Thiruvananthapuram to discuss party leadership choices with senior leaders.

Kerala's Forest Minister is set to meet Union Minister Bhupender Yadav to demand amendments to the Wildlife Protection Act, including authority for hunting dangerous animals, aerial translocation, and increased funding for conflict mitigation.

Idukki Collector advises tourists to avoid visiting Munnar in Kerala due to a travel advisory. The advisory follows a major crack and mudslide on the Kochi-Dhanushkodi National Highway.