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A landslide at Kalladi in Kerala killed one person, injured seven and left seven missing near a tunnel road project. Chief Minister V D Satheesan blamed contractors for ignoring directions to clear accumulated mud as rescue operations continued amid heavy rainfall

Kerala High Court declined to transfer the probe into the alleged attack on Enforcement Directorate officials to the Central Bureau of Investigation, citing satisfactory progress by Kerala Police, which has arrested 25 accused and recorded statements from 44 witnesses

Rajeev Chandrasekhar announced that Thiruvananthapuram will host one of India's first university townships, aiming to boost innovation, research and high-skilled jobs by integrating universities, startups, industries and the Vizhinjam Port

Kerala has reported 146 Shigella cases and five deaths since January, with 70 infections and four fatalities recorded in June alone. Kozhikode registered the highest number of cases, while health authorities continue monitoring the spread of the bacterial infection

Internal factionalism within the Thiruvananthapuram CPI(M) intensified after senior leader V. Sivankutty boycotted a District Secretariat meeting. Sivankutty is openly protesting the leadership's decision to retain sitting MLA V. Joy as the powerful District Secretary

A BJP councillor in Thiruvananthapuram was arrested under the KAAPA after the Kerala High Court denied him anticipatory bail. Police fired warning shots to disperse supporters allegedly obstructing the arrest. Fresh cases were filed, while his family accused police of excessive force

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

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

Each team will consist of 30 rescuers and will be self-contained and equipped with the necessary search and rescue equipment, communication devices and personal protective gear

Congress has chosen VD Satheesan as Kerala’s 13th Chief Minister after intense internal deliberations in Delhi. The veteran legislator, known for his sharp Assembly performances and role as Leader of Opposition, represents a generational shift as the party seeks renewed political momentum in Kerala

Thousands of women gathered at the Attukal Bhagavathy Temple for the annual Attukal Pongala festival, preparing ritual offerings in a massive display of devotion. The women-only event, once listed in the Guinness World Records, transformed the city into a vast spiritual arena

Palayam Imam VP Suhaib Maulavi urged Muslims to open mosques and homes for Hindu devotees during the Attukal Pongala festival, promoting interfaith harmony and fraternity amid ongoing debates over the “Kerala Story 2” movie

The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau recorded statements of actors Mohanlal and Dileep in a probe into alleged gold and fund misappropriation for the 2017 Sabarimala temple flag mast installation, as directed by the Kerala High Court

In Thiruvananthapuram, Congress leader KC Venugopal alleged that ‘Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond’ seeks to insult and divide Kerala through false claims. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan also criticised the sequel, calling it an attempt to spread hatred

Thieves stole two century-old elephant tusks, valued at ₹2 crore, from the high-security Pangode Military Camp in Thiruvananthapuram. The heritage artifacts, gifted by the state in 1929, vanished from the Officers' Club following a DJ party. Police have detained 17 suspects

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kerala to launch development projects, flag off new train services and address a BJP-NDA rally. His visit comes after the BJP’s civic poll breakthrough in Thiruvananthapuram, with the party planning a grand road show

CPI(M) MLA Kadakampally Surendran admitted meeting Sabarimala gold loss case prime accused Unnikrishnan Potty several times, saying he had no reason to suspect wrongdoing then. He said the visits were open, official, and occurred years before allegations surfaced

Parents of two trainee kabaddi players found hanging in an SAI hostel in Kollam have demanded a thorough probe, alleging inconsistencies, distress at the facility, suspicious handling by officials, and questioning whether the teenage athletes could have died by suicide

India aim to complete a 5-0 whitewash against Sri Lanka in the final women’s T20I at Thiruvananthapuram. Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana and Renuka Singh have starred, while debutant Vaishnavi Sharma impressed with four wickets in the series

Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma’s record 162‑run stand powered India to their highest women’s T20I total of 221/2, before Vaishnavi Sharma’s 2/24 sealed a 30‑run win over Sri Lanka in Thiruvananthapuram. India now lead the five‑match series 4‑0