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Kerala assembly elections 2026: From Peravoor, Dharmadam to Palakkad, top 10 seats to watch out
Kerala's political fate hangs in the balance as vote counting for the April 9 Assembly elections begins. The ruling LDF, opposition UDF, and BJP-led NDA are vying for dominance in a high-stakes contest. Exit polls suggest a close fight, with the UDF aiming to unseat the LDF after a decade.
Kerala Assembly polls: LDF ministers, top BJP, Congress leaders file nominations
Several state ministers, including P Rajeev, V Sivankutty, R Bindu and P A Mohamed Riyas as well as CPI(M) leaders K K Shylaja and Kadakampally Surendran were those from the LDF who filed their nominations, from Kalamassery, Nemom, Irinjalakuda, Beypore, Peravur and Kazhakootam constituencies, respectively.
Blood Moon 2025: Longest total lunar eclipse since 2022 dazzles India; Missed it due to clouds? Watch Chandra Grahan pics & videos here
On Sunday night, India witnessed a breathtaking Blood Moon, a rare total lunar eclipse, visible from Ladakh to Tamil Nadu. The lunar disc turned a surreal copper-red for 82 minutes, captivating stargazers and scientists alike. Despite cloudy skies in some regions, live streams ensured millions could enjoy the spectacle, a cosmic reminder of the beauty above.
Let not curfew affect us: Industries to govt
KASSIA has asked the government to allow workers in night shift to commute to their workplace by showing their ID.
Kerala sounds alert in health sector over cyclone Burevi threat
Health Minister K K Shylaja said the alert was issued to effectively combat various health issues caused by the cyclone and rains and the subsequent epidemic.
Kerala Govt unveils action plan for better health services for Sabarimala pilgrims
The pilgrimage to Sabarimala, located in a reserve forest of the Western Ghats in Pathanamthitta district, which attracts millions of devotees every year, is being carried out under strict COVID-19 guidelines this time.
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Covid-19: Kerala govt rejects concerns of community spread
The Kerala government on Tuesday rejected concerns of community spread of novel coronavirus in the state in the wake of the second death of a patient here who had no travel history or reported contact with any infected person.

806 people under observation in Kerala, 10 in isolation wards
At least 806 people who returned from China over the past few days are under observation in Kerala for possible exposure to the novel coronavirus, Health officials said here on Wednesday.

Coronavirus: 633 people under observation in Kerala
"A total of 633 people are under observation in the state. As of now everything is under control. But we need to remain vigilant until the World Health Organisation says its safe," state Health Minister K K Shylaja said.

Nipah virus resurfaces in Kerala after killing 17 last year
A 23-year-old student tested positive for the virus, which is transmitted to humans through direct contact with infected bats, pigs or other people.

Kerala: 620 km long 'Women's Wall' formed to uphold gender equality
Vijayan had earlier expressed confidence that women, cutting across lines of caste & religion, would join the 'wall' to save Kerala from being dragged back into the era of darkness.

Kerala Minister against using children as 'shield' in Sabarimala stir
The government cannot permit the use of children as shields and we have to take action against such practices," Kerala Social Justice Minister K K Shylaja said.

SC declines urgent hearing on pleas challenging verdict allowing all women into Sabarimala temple
A bench of Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justices U U Lalit and K M Jospeh was told by a lawyer that the pleas, including the review petitions, be accorded urgent hearing.

Plea in Supreme Court seeks review of Sabarimala judgement
New Delhi, Oct 8 () A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking review of the Constitution bench judgement which lifted the ban on entry of women into the Sabarimala Temple in Kerala.

168 CRPF jawans fall ill with suspected food poisoning, probe ordered
The personnel were shifted to hospitals after they showed symptoms of vomiting, headache and stomach cramps, a senior CRPF official said.

Government declares Kozhikode & Malappuram dists as Nipah virus free
The Collectors of Kozhikode and Malapurram districts, U V Jose and Amit Kumar Meena and Manipal Virology Institute Director G Arunkumar were also honoured on the occasion.

Nipah claims one more life in Kerala, death toll climbs to 13
Twenty six-year-old Abin, hailing from Palazhi in the district, died at a private hospital after battling for life for one week, official sources said.

Nipah Virus: CM Pinarayi Vijayan chairs high-level meet to review preventive measures
Directions have been given to continue vigil and to strengthen the state's monitoring mechanism, besides increasing awareness about the virus and strengthening precautionary measures.

Kerala in the grip of viral fever, 103 deaths so far
Breeding of mosquitoes due to piling of waste was considered to be prime reason for the spread of fever and other communicable diseases, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said.
Bengaluru's hi-tech planetarium reopens for viewing cosmos
Bengaluru, Jan 17 (IANS) The Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium reopened here on Tuesday with a hybrid projector system for a breath-taking view of the universe.

RSS triggers row by questioning legend behind Onam
Mahabali's homecoming in the Malayalam month of Chingam to see his subjects is celebrated as 'Thiru Onam' annually, which falls on September 14 this year.

Kerala government to ban e-cigarettes
K K Shylaja directed additional chief secretary (health) to issue an order banning the production, sale and advertisement of 'electronic cigarette'.

Kerala to continue with 5 year plan, retain Planning Board
Vijayan was sworn in at Thiruvananthapuram attended by a crowd including political and religious leaders, sportsmen, film personalities, writers and thousands of party workers.

Kerala assembly to have 8 women MLAs while opposition to have no female representation
In the last state assembly, there was one woman member in the ruling side and six women members in the opposition, however current situation flips around.

Oomen Chandy's top men bite the dust
Excise minister K Babu who faced allegations in the bar bribery case lost to M Swaraj, the young leader of CPM.

How entrepreneur Ashok Vohra uses talent & technology to empower poor women
He is devising a 12-week programme with entrepreneurfriend Anand Anandkumar, founder, Bugworks Research, to provide computer literacy.
Women leaders condemn 'misbehaviour' towards Sunanda Pushkar
Women organisations in Kerala have condemned the alleged misbehaviour by a Congress worker towards Sunanda Pushkar at the airport .
Ice-cream parlour scam stalls Kerala assembly
The case pertains to a sex racket operating out of an ice-cream parlour in Kozhikode in the 1990s, into which the name of Indian Union Muslim League general secretary PK Kunhalikutty was dragged.
No respite for Kerala UDF from ice-cream parlour case
In the state assembly today, opposition members were enraged when CPM member KK Shylaja brought up the matter and referred to Kunhalikutty as an accused in the case.
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