Kerala news

9-year wait and no bride: Kerala consumer court orders marriage bureau to pay man

July 18, 2026 12:49 pm

The commission held Sreechakra Marriage Bureau in Kannur liable for deficiency of service after it failed to provide the promised matrimonial proposals to a nursing college professor.

India news LIVE updates, 5 July 2026: Delhi Police rescue kidnapped 17-year-old, arrest rape accused

July 05, 2026 10:31 pm

India News Today's LIVE Updates, 5 July 2026: Get the latest breaking news on a fire that broke out at a factory near Punjab National Bank in Delhi's Chandan Hola at 2 AM, and a new report showing the gender pay gap widening in India's biggest cities even as women get more regular employment, along with top headlines, politics, business, sports, entertainment and city updates from India and around the world.

‘Can’t be mute spectator’: Supreme Court asks Kerala government to take charge of elephant in ownership row

June 11, 2026 4:13 am

The Supreme Court noted that it was ‘truly unfortunate’ that the elephant Uttoly Raman was ‘subjected to commercial exploitation’ despite a court order.

Kerala shigella outbreak: All about this highly contagious infection

June 09, 2026 2:31 pm

With shigella cases being reported among schoolchildren in Kerala, infectious disease expert explains how it spreads, who is most at risk and the steps needed to prevent further transmission.

Eid homecoming: 20-year ordeal ends for Kerala man on death row in Saudi Arabia

May 29, 2026 4:13 am

Abdul Rahim was jailed in Saudi Arabia in December 2006 in connection with the death of a teenager under his care. A crowdfunding campaign saw Rs 34 crore being raised to secure his release.

‘Mandated to protect traditions’: Kerala’s state-run temple board to oppose entry of young women in Sabarimala

March 03, 2026 2:25 am

The Travancore Devaswom Board had previously welcomed the Supreme Court verdict of 2018 that allowed women to enter the famous temple.

Kerala BJP, Pinarayi on same page over paddy bonus cut

February 09, 2026 4:47 pm

Significantly, the Kerala government provides an additional bonus of Rs 6.31 per kg for paddy procurement. The development comes just ahead of Assembly polls in Kerala.

‘Are you a Bangladeshi’: As video of Chhattisgarh man’s lynching in Kerala comes to light, CPM govt calls it fallout of ‘Sangh’s hate politics’

December 22, 2025 2:51 pm

Kerala Mob Lynching Case News: The government promised Rs 10 lakh compensation after victim’s family refused to take body back home.

Explained: End of Munambam protests in Kerala, what the waqf-related dispute was about

December 03, 2025 1:08 pm

Christian and Hindu residents of Munambam began the protests after the Waqf Board staked a claim to the land. What is the history of the land, and what have courts ruled?

‘Religion is secondary…’: No High Court relief for Kerala man who sought to register second marriage

November 05, 2025 3:28 pm

The petitioner, with the consent of his first wife, married another woman in 2017. He and his second wife then sought to register their marriage at a local panchayat, but it did not entertain their plea. Subsequently, the two approached the court

17 Year Old's Viral Video Throws Light On Beach Sand Mining in Southern Kerala

June 22, 2020 6:05 pm

An important anti-mining campaign by a bunch of villagers in Alappad, Kerala was brought to public spotlight through the video of a 17 year old class 12 student.

First woman climbs Kerala peak that women were banned from

June 22, 2020 6:05 pm

Dhanya Sanal became the first woman to climb the Agasthyakoodam peak in Kerala on Tuesday after the High Court recently lifted a restriction on women undertaking the annual trek.

Kerala Floods: How The River Damaged My Hometown

June 22, 2020 6:17 pm

One of the worst affected areas in Kerala is the district of Idukki. The Indian Express's Arun Janardhanan reported on how the floods damaged his hometown and aerial footage reveals the extent of damage. The death toll in the state is now above 300.

4 Indian Navy personnel save 109 people

June 22, 2020 6:18 pm

Four personnel of the Indian Navy saved 109 people in an operation that lasted over four hours in Kerala's Thrissur district.

Kerala paralysed by floods

June 22, 2020 6:19 pm

Kerala Police on rescue operation at Waynad

June 22, 2020 6:19 pm

Kerala Police adventurous journey to the relief camp.

Kerala island worries about floods destroying their link with the mainland

June 22, 2020 6:19 pm

Disaster Alert

June 22, 2020 6:20 pm