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A suspected crude bomb blast at a rented house in Kannapuram, Kannur, killed one and injured several. Police suspect accidental bomb-making. Nearby houses suffered damage, and forensic teams are investigating, highlighting Kerala’s ongoing illegal bomb-related incidents.
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Lionel Messi led Argentina to play FIFA friendly in India
Thiruvananthapuram
India is all set to witness football history this November, as global icon Lionel Messi and the reigning FIFA World Cup champions Argentina are scheduled to arrive in Kerala for a friendly match.
Taking to his social media account Kerala Sports Minister V. Abdurahiman said the official confirmation came through an email communication from the Argentine Football Association (AFA), confirming that the World Cup-winning squad will participate in an international
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Kerala Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil faces an internal inquiry after actress Rini Ann George accused him of harassment through objectionable messages. Opposition parties demand his resignation, while Congress leader V D Satheesan assured a fair probe, stating no guilty leader would be spared
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The proclamation ceremony of the ‘Murajapam-Lakshadeepa’ festival at Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple was held in Thiruvananthapuram. Actor Mohanlal read the proclamation, announcing the 56-day ritual from November 20 to January 14, culminating in ‘Lakshadeepam’ when one lakh lamps illuminate the temple
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Coconut shells, once thrown away as waste, are now selling at record prices in Kerala, touching Rs 35 per kg. Rising demand from industries and exports has created a lucrative market, even as high coconut and oil prices burden households
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Two Kerala nuns, recently released on bail in a human trafficking and religious conversion case, met BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar in Delhi. Accompanied by relatives, they expressed gratitude and sought BJP support in addressing their legal concerns
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Veteran Communist leader VS Achuthanandan passed away at 101 in Thiruvananthapuram. Kerala has declared state mourning till July 24. His final journey to Alappuzha began Tuesday, with cremation scheduled for Wednesday. Thousands gathered to pay their last respects
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The Supreme Court was informed that Indian nurse Nimisha Priya’s execution in Yemen has been stayed. The Centre assured efforts to secure her safe return. Priya, convicted of murder, faces death penalty and diplomatic efforts for pardon and “blood money” continue
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The Indian government told the Supreme Court it has limited influence in Yemen to stop nurse Nimisha Priya’s execution on July 16. Convicted of murder, she may only be saved if the victim's family accepts blood money under Sharia law
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The intent behind U-shaped seating reform is commendable but before we rush to eliminate the ‘backbencher’ label, we must ensure we aren’t creating a new class of ‘neck-benders and spinal sufferers’
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Kerala reported its second suspected Nipah virus death, with a 57-year-old man from Palakkad testing positive locally. Authorities have traced 46 contacts, issued alerts across six districts, and are awaiting confirmation from the National Institute of Virology in Pune.
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Medical teams have been deployed in districts along the Kerala border and are on high alert to monitor and respond swiftly to any suspected cases
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A VoteVibe pre-poll survey shows strong anti-incumbency in Kerala, with Shashi Tharoor emerging as the top CM choice. Both LDF and UDF face leadership gaps, while nearly half the voters seek new MLAs, signalling major political shifts before 2026 elections
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Kerala's Education Minister defended introducing Zumba in schools amid religious opposition, stressing it's part of an anti-drug drive to boost student wellness. He warned against communalising education and reaffirmed the government’s authority over school activities while remaining open to discussion.
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BRS MLC K Kavitha criticised Union Home Minister Amit Shah's upcoming visit to Nizamabad for a third turmeric board inauguration and demanded a Minimum Support Price of Rs 15,000 per quintal. She also slammed the Congress and met with CPI and VRA groups
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India will now be able to detect the Nipah virus within minutes as the National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune, under the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), has developed a portable 'point-of-care' test kit for detecting the virus
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Everest and Kilimanjaro summiteer stranded in blizzard with scarce supplies.
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British F-35 fighter jet made an emergency landing at the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on Saturday night after running low on fuel
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The IMD said heavy rainfall and strong winds are likely in various parts of the state from June 14 to 17. It cautioned against going fishing along the Kerala-Karnataka-Lakshadweep coast from Friday to June 17 in view of the possibility of strong winds and bad weather along the coastline