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Seven new Shigella cases in Wayanad schools have raised the total infections to 16, with health officials intensifying surveillance and preventive measures. Authorities report stable health conditions among patients while urging hygiene, early reporting of symptoms, and caution against self-medication

A 43-year-old man has tested positive for the Nipah virus in Kozhikode, Kerala. The state health department has quarantined 15 high-risk contacts out of 77 identified individuals and established emergency surveillance protocols across the district

Two students in Wayanad tested positive for Shigella infection, prompting Kerala authorities to intensify surveillance and preventive measures. A high-level review meeting is scheduled as cases emerge in multiple districts, with officials stressing hygiene, safe water, and early treatment

Kerala Leader of Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan criticised Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy over remarks linking HYDRAA’s naming inspiration to Adolf Hitler. The exchange reignited political tensions between the two leaders, raising questions over democratic values and past campaign rhetoric

A 37-year-old woman, Mari, was killed and her son injured in a wild elephant attack at Chinnakkanal in Idukki while they were on their way to school. The incident highlights rising human–elephant conflict in forest fringe areas

Kerala can emerge as India's maritime gateway by leveraging its coastline, ports and marine resources, the Chief Minister said. Highlighting the blue economy's potential, he stressed port-led development, job creation, sustainable ocean governance and the strategic importance of Vizhinjam Port

A migrant worker was rescued from a covered drain in Kozhikode after passersby noticed his hand through a small opening. The man claimed a magician trapped him inside. Authorities said there was no obvious entry point, making the incident mysterious

  Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan said the state faces a fiscal shortfall of nearly ₹20,500 crore after expected central revenue deficit grants failed to materialise, criticising the previous LDF government’s budget assumptions and warning of major financial stress 

The southwest monsoon arrived in Kerala on June 4, marking the start of India's rainy season. The IMD expects below-normal rainfall at 90% of the long-period average this year, citing a possible transition towards El Niño conditions as a key factor

A fitness centre in Puthunagaram, Palakkad, sparked debate after announcing plans to become Kerala's first 'Islam-friendly gym' with Sharia-based guidelines. Proposed rules included separate workout timings for men and women, dress codes, and a ban on music, drawing mixed reactions

Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan accused the previous LDF government of leaving liabilities of Rs 5.07 lakh crore, including KIIFB debts. He alleged financial mismanagement, questioned treasury fund claims, and said Kerala inherited massive obligations from past borrowings

A post-mortem found 51 injuries on a 1.5-year-old boy who died in Kerala, indicating weeks of alleged torture. Police arrested the child's mother and her live-in partner, with investigators probing repeated abuse, fractured limbs and possible involvement of others

Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan launched ‘Operation Toofaan’, a state-wide anti-drug initiative aimed at combating substance abuse among youth. The campaign will involve multiple departments, schools and parents, combining enforcement and awareness to dismantle drug networks and protect young people

The Supreme Court directed Tamil Nadu and Kerala to prepare and implement a time-bound eviction plan for encroachments in Agasthyamalai ecological landscape. It also ordered action against 118 government employees found occupying forest land and stressed ecological restoration and strict compliance

The southwest monsoon is nearing Kerala’s coast, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting heavy rainfall and issuing orange alerts in multiple districts. Authorities have warned of flash floods and landslides while intensifying preparedness as the rainy season approaches India

Kerala will launch “Operation Toofan: The Narco Hunt” on June 2 to curb drug trafficking through enhanced policing, digital reporting tools, and surveillance systems. The state-wide campaign will target narcotics networks and promote awareness, especially among students and youth

Kerala will implement its 52-day trawling ban from June 9 to July 31 to conserve fish stocks during the monsoon breeding season. Traditional fishing is allowed, while authorities have set up patrols, control rooms, and support measures for affected workers

Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan condemned the attack on Enforcement Directorate officials during searches linked to the CMRL money laundering case involving Pinarayi Vijayan’s daughter. He termed the violence a serious crime and defended police action taken to maintain law and order

Waiting outside the airport were relatives, friends and well-wishers who had followed his painful journey for two decades

ED raided former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan’s residence in Thiruvananthapuram over the CMRL-Exalogic case. Investigators probed alleged monthly payments to his daughter’s firm, Exalogic Solutions. The Kerala High Court cleared ED’s probe, escalating political stakes for CPI(M) leadership