A 42-year-old woman from Valanchery in Kerala's Malappuram district, who tested positive for the Nipah virus on May 8, has now been declared virus-free after testing negative in two consecutive samples.
CCTV footage from a construction site in Kollam, Kerala, shows a contractor catching a worker who fell from the first floor. The worker was unharmed and the contractor sustained only a minor muscle strain.
The CPI(M) has announced M Swaraj as the LDF's Nilambur by-election candidate, setting up a heated battle with the Congress's Aryadan Shoukath. A day before, SDPI announced their candidate for the bypoll.
A wild elephant chased a group of students of a local primary school in Kerala's Wayanad, who escaped unharmed. CCTV footage shows the chase and damage caused by the animal.
Kerala has declared human-wildlife conflict a state-specific disaster due to rising threats to life and property. The state plans to seek the Centre's permission to kill dangerous wild animals.
Heavy monsoon rains and strong winds have severely damaged power infrastructure in Kannur, Kerala. The Kerala State Electricity Board has now been forced to initiate phased restoration across hundreds of affected sites and lines.
SDPI announced Sadik Naduthodi as its candidate for the Nilambur bypoll scheduled for June 19. This marks a departure from the past, when it extended support for the UDF. The by-election follows PV Anvar's resignation and recent shift to the Trinamool Congress.
The Kerala government, taking into consideration the environmental, social and economic impact of the wreckage of the sunk Liberian cargo ship, has declared it a state-specific disaster.
A 14-year-old Kerala boy who went missing from his school in Kochi was found a day later in another district of the state. He had set out to explore a town he discovered through YouTube reels.
Kerala Police arrested two men for tying a tribal youth to an electric pole in Attappadi. The duo accused him of blocking their vehicle after he slipped and fell nearby. They have been booked under the SC/ST Act and BNS provisions.
Kerala held an expert meeting on chemical and environmental risks following a Liberian cargo ship capsizing off the coast. Fishing has been banned within 20 nautical miles. Cleanup and oil spill response measures are underway.
The ED named three CPI(M) leaders in its supplementary chargesheet in the Karuvannur co-operative bank fraud case. Reacting to the move, the party said the ED's move "violated all limits of democratic etiquette".
After a cargo ship sank off the Kochi coast on Sunday, four more containers washed ashore in Thiruvananthapuram, raising alarm among fishing communities amid fears of chemical spills and livelihood disruptions.
Authorities in Kerala are on high alert after containers from a sunken cargo ship began washing ashore along the coast. The Liberian vessel, which sank off Kochi, was carrying over 640 containers, including 13 with hazardous materials.
Kerala is witnessing widespread and intense rainfall following the early arrival of the southwest monsoon on May 24, the earliest since 2009. The Met Department has issued multiple alerts as districts brace for continued heavy rain and related disruptions.
A major railway accident was narrowly avoided due to timely action by the loco pilot after tree branches fell on a moving express train in Kerala's Thrissur district. The rail traffic was disrupted for over an hour.
Authorities in Kerala are urging locals to be cautious after a cargo ship carrying hazardous materials sank off Kochi coast. Now containers from the sunken vessel are washing ashore, prompting concerns about public safety and environmental risks.
Two brothers, aged 13 and 11, died of electrocution in Kerala's Kozhikode after a live wire reportedly fell into a stream near their house. Police are probing the exact cause of the incident.
Kerala reported 335 new Covid cases in the past few days, with active cases rising to 430. Health Minister Veena George earlier warned of a possible surge, citing global trends. Masks are now mandatory in hospitals for health workers.
The holiday has been declared for all educational institutions, including anganwadis, nurseries, schools, professional colleges, tuition centers and madrases in Thrissur, Idukki, Ernakulam, Wayanad and Kasargod.
Kerala experienced early monsoon arrival after 16 years, causing heavy rains, strong winds, and widespread damage, including power outages and waterlogging.
A family travelling from Mumbai to north Kerala had a narrow escape when their brand-new car suddenly caught fire early in the morning. While no one was injured, they lost their belongings in the fire.
The Kerala police have taken a relative into custody for the suspected involvement in the death of a four-year-old girl. Her body was found in a river in Ernakulam district and her mother confessed to have thrown her from a bridge.
Kerala's Education Minister revealed there were 77 cases registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (Pocso) against General Education Department personne. Most accused are teachers, and disciplinary action has been taken or initiated in several cases, he said.
A BJP councillor in Kerala has approached the Union Home Ministry and National Investigation Agency, accusing a Malayalam rapper of defaming Prime Minister Modi. The rapper is also accused of promoting caste division through his lyrics and concerts.
The Kerala High Court has declined to quash criminal proceedings in a cheating case involving the producers of 'Manjummel Boys'. The ruling has now cleared the way for continued police investigation into the profit dispute.
After a portion of the under-construction NH-66 collapsed in Kerala's Malappuram, a political blame game erupted between Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Opposition leader VD Satheesan over responsibility and construction quality.
A rare video of a baby Great Hornbill flapping its wings for the first time in Kerala's Nelliyampathy forest has gone viral. Wildlife photographer Rageesh Pinarayi captured the moment from a 50-foot tree.
Kerala Congress legislator and Opposition leader VD Satheesan criticised the state and Centre over alleged irregularities after a section of the under-construction NH-66 collapsed in Malappuram.
A judicial commission probing the Munambam Waqf land dispute said the Kerala government can resolve the issue by acquiring the land. According to the commission, the residents won't then be evicted as rehabilitation isn't feasible.
Kerala reported 182 Covid-19 cases in May, prompting the state to step up precautions as similar surges are seen in South East Asia. Health Minister Veena George urged public vigilance, especially in districts like Kottayam, Ernakulam and Thiruvananthapuram.
An 85-year-old woman from Kerala was allegedly stomped to death by her drunk son. The victim was rushed to the Government Medical College Hospital where she died later.
A woman was arrested in Ernakulam, Kerala, for allegedly killing her four-year-old daughter by throwing her into a river. The child's body was found after a search, and the mother later confessed to the crime.
A Dalit domestic worker in Kerala, reportedly, was wrongfully accused of stealing, detained overnight and allegedly harassed by police. The gold was later found at her employer's house. The sub-inspector has been suspended pending enquiry.
An orange alert has been issued in northern Kerala for districts such as Kasargod, Kannur, Wayanad and Kozhikode. Meanwhile, the state government has intensified its monsoon preparedness, focusing on disaster response, drainage cleaning and relief camp readiness.
A woman in Kerala's Kozhikode narrowly escaped serious injury after a reversing lorry crashed into her scooter. Police suspect the lorry slipped likely due to brake failure.
An 88-year-old woman was reportedly assaulted by her grandson at their home in Payyannur, Kerala. The assault came to light after her nurse found injury marks on the octogenarian's body. The police have registered a case based on the nurse's complaint.
A 40-year-old man was found dead with severe injuries at his relative's house in Kerala's Pathanamthitta. The police suspect foul play and have initiated a murder investigation. A 55-year-old physically disabled relative was being questioned.
Kerala schools will kick off the 2025 academic year to begin in June with the first two weeks focused on social awareness. These programmes will cover issues like drug abuse, hygiene and digital discipline, instead of traditional textbook lessons.
A man was killed in a tiger attack in Malappuram in Kerala, triggering a massive search operation by the forest department. Authorities plan to tranquilise the animal and capture it.
