Skip to main content
National News Desk
State & Regional News Desk

Kerala (केरल)

70 Articles Indexed

Verified public communiques, state cabinet policies, administrative decisions, and regional reporting for Kerala.

English

One nation, one papad: The pursuit of food uniformity threatens India’s peace and progress

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has set a new upper limit of 15% moisture for papad, a move that challenges the traditional higher‑moisture preparation common in Kerala. The regulation has sparked debate over culinary autonomy and cultural diversity, highlighted by a recent controversy involving a vlogger’s remarks about a Fort Kochi café.

English

Keralam’s 24×7 specialty care rollout falters amid political pushback

Kerala's Health Department's initiative to provide 24×7 specialty care in general and district hospitals is stalling, with the sole pilot at Punalur taluk hospital unable to maintain round‑the‑clock services due to acute doctor shortages and local political resistance. The rollout depends on creating hundreds of new specialist posts, a request that the state Finance Department has not yet approved.

CM’s plan to relocate city zoo triggers debate
English

CM’s plan to relocate city zoo triggers debate

Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan proposed moving the 30‑acre Thiruvananthapuram city zoo to a forested area such as Neyyar and converting the vacated land into a public square, prompting opposition from activists, wildlife experts and local residents. Critics argue the plan could harm animal welfare, disrupt urban green space and repeat past mistakes with other wildlife facilities.

The Hindu National
16 Sept 2026
Keralam CM launches nature festival logo
English

Keralam CM launches nature festival logo

Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan unveiled the logo for the International Nature Festival of Keralam, scheduled for February 2027. The ceremony was attended by Forest Minister Shibu Baby John, Tourism and Culture Minister P.C. Vishnunadh, and senior forest officials.

The Hindu National
16 Sept 2026
More trouble for TV channel chief over documents on Keralam CM’s ‘second marriage’
English

More trouble for TV channel chief over documents on Keralam CM’s ‘second marriage’

Thiruvananthapuram city police’s cyber wing filed a criminal case against Reporter TV Managing Director Anto Augustine and two unidentified persons for allegedly circulating a forged document claiming Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan’s second marriage. The filing follows a recent police raid on Reporter Broadcasting Company premises linked to a separate cheating case over a failed plan to bring football star Lionel Messi to Kerala.

Why Keralam is facing a power crisis | Explained
English

Why Keralam is facing a power crisis | Explained

Kerala's Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan announced emergency measures as the state confronts a severe power crisis, with the UDF government seeking assistance from eight other states and power agencies. The Kerala State Electricity Board has imposed supply restrictions while a revised power policy is being drafted for long‑term energy security.

The Hindu National
16 Sept 2026
Messi match row: Kerala police raid TV channel office
English

Messi match row: Kerala police raid TV channel office

Kerala police’s special investigation team raided five sites, including Reporter Broadcasting Company’s office, over alleged cheating in a failed plan to bring Lionel Messi’s Argentina team to Kochi. The raid follows an FIR accusing the channel’s managing director and the company of conspiracy, financial misappropriation and tax evasion, prompting political criticism over press freedom.

Supreme Court confirms Kerala High Court order on execution proceedings in Kashi Math case
English

Supreme Court confirms Kerala High Court order on execution proceedings in Kashi Math case

The Supreme Court upheld a Kerala High Court order permitting Kashi Matadhipati Samyamindra Tirtha to continue execution proceedings to recover gold, silver ornaments and other paraphernalia belonging to Kashi Math Samsthan from Raghavendra Tirtha. The decision, issued in August 2026, reinforces the lower court’s directive to enforce the recovery.

The Hindu National
16 Sept 2026
IIT Palakkad researchers develop sensors for faster heparin monitoring

IIT Palakkad researchers develop sensors for faster heparin monitoring

IIT Palakkad scientists have created a fluorescent chemosensor that can rapidly quantify heparin levels in blood, offering a simpler alternative to traditional clotting‑time tests. The prototype, developed by Prof. Shanmugaraju Sankarasekaran and research scholar Noushija M.K., shows promise for low‑cost point‑of‑care monitoring of anticoagulant therapy.

The Hindu National
15 Sept 2026
Theft reported at Keralam MLA Mathew Kuzhalnadan’s under-construction house; police launch probe
English

Theft reported at Keralam MLA Mathew Kuzhalnadan’s under-construction house; police launch probe

Pothanikad police in Ernakulam district have opened an investigation after electrical wires worth ₹50,000 were stolen from the under‑construction house of Congress MLA Mathew Kuzhalnadan. The incident, reported to have occurred on Sunday evening, has been registered as a case of trespass and theft under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

The Hindu National
15 Sept 2026
Kerala HC issues notice to Mani C. Kappan on petition seeking disqualification as Pala MLA
English

Kerala HC issues notice to Mani C. Kappan on petition seeking disqualification as Pala MLA

The Kerala High Court has issued a notice to Pala MLA Mani C. Kappan in response to a petition that seeks his disqualification as an elected representative. The petition, filed by businessman Dinesh Menon, also requests that the assembly speaker and Election Commission declare the seat vacant and schedule a by‑election.

The Hindu National
14 Sept 2026
Kerala HC grants police protection to journalist Aparna Kurup following cyberattacks over TV Debate involving Kanthapuram’s remarks
English

Kerala HC grants police protection to journalist Aparna Kurup following cyberattacks over TV Debate involving Kanthapuram’s remarks

The Kerala High Court ordered police protection for journalist Aparna Kurup after she reported cyber‑attacks and death threats linked to a TV debate on scholar Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musaliyar's remarks about women. The court’s directive aims to safeguard her safety amid escalating online harassment.

The Hindu National
14 Sept 2026
Articles per page:
Showing 1–20 of 70 articles