Kerala

Latest reporting on Kerala (place): 68 stories, most recently on 18 October 2026. Source-linked and updated as new reports are published.

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1. Keralam Assembly: Opposition walks out over removal of fences in Chinnakkanal; Forest Minister says only illegal ones are dismantled

   Forest Minister and Revenue Minister explain govt stand after LDF moves adjournment motion to discuss hardships faced by farmers and other residents on account of September 23 order by Idukki Collector

   State Politics · The Hindu · National · 2026-10-17

2. Scientific landfill at Ayyankuzhi in Ernakulam: Negotiated purchase finalised for acquisition of 9.3 acres

   Much-delayed project received a boost after Keralam government recently allocated ₹16 crore for purchase of the land

   State Politics · The Hindu · National · 2026-10-17

3. NH works not gaining pace in Keralam: Minister

   Concern over slow NH 66 progress in Kerala as only 70% of works completed; contractor issues and delays threaten 2027-28 completion.

   State Politics · The Hindu · National · 2026-10-17

4. Keralam considering sites in Thrissur, Kasaragod for proposed All-India Institute of Ayurveda

   Over 200 acres each have been identified in Vettilappara Grama Panchayat in Thrissur and Cheemeni Grama Panchayat in Kasaragod

   Health · The Hindu · Health · 2026-10-17

5. ‘Mayangilla Keralam’ drive boosting anti-drug efforts; over 10,000 cases filed under Operation Thunder, says Excise Minister

   In Assembly, Minister outlines four pillars of ‘Mayangilla Keralam’ – enforcement, awareness, de-addiction and rehabilitation

   State Politics · The Hindu · National · 2026-10-17

6. Keralam Senior Citizens (Care and Protection) Bill to focus on protection of rights, dignity of elderly

   The Bill that will be tabled in the Assembly on October 13 also aims at promoting active ageing, regulation of senior citizen care centres, and capacity-building for family and caregivers

   Parliament · The Hindu · National · 2026-10-17

7. Kerala HC directs Social Justice Directorate to disburse pending financial aid to transgender person

   Court allows petition, which sought a payment of ₹21,000, with an interest of 18% per annum, pending from a total payment of ₹36,000

   Courts & Constitution · The Hindu · National · 2026-10-17

8. Kerala High Court admits State’s appeal challenging court order to set aside police association reorganisation

   Kerala High Court admits state's appeal challenging a lower court's order quashing the police associations' reorganisation and membership restructuring.

   Courts & Constitution · The Hindu · National · 2026-10-17

9. Keralam lotteries directorate to have more tickets on sale

   Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan says that the directorate is aiming to increase the series of its weekly lotteries from 12 to 15 and increase the sale by 27 lakh tickets

   State Politics · The Hindu · National · 2026-10-17

10. TDB to tighten checks on parking fees, essential prices in Keralam’s Erumely

    The board will also intensify waste management and increase the capacity for spot booking for Sabarimala darshan from Erumely, says TDB chief

    State Politics · The Hindu · National · 2026-10-17

11. Noted architect N.M. Salim passes away

    Salim was active in the architecture field for over five decades, playing a key role in transforming the face of urban centres in Keralam and other South Indian States

    State Politics · The Hindu · National · 2026-10-17

12. Keralam has ensured work to all families that sought it under VB-G RAM G, says Minister K.M. Shaji

    Minister says the government has made sure that the new scheme is implemented in all gram panchayats in the State

    State Politics · The Hindu · National · 2026-10-17

13. Supplyco’s Go Express marts will function for longer hours: Keralam Civil Supplies Minister Anoop Jacob

    Responding to “widespread non-availability” of food kits to people under the extremely poor category, the Minister said the government would examine if food essentials could be supplied to them through kits or other alternative ways

    State Politics · The Hindu · National · 2026-10-17

14. Of being young at heart: A platform for elderly in Thiruvananthapuram to rediscover life

    Envisioned as a platform for senior citizens and those in their 50s, Young at Heart hopes to bring people together to rediscover life’s little pleasures — new friendships, new learning experiences, evenings out, and a little fun and frolic

    Health · The Hindu · Health · 2026-10-17

15. No need for concern over ‘aravana’ availability during Sabarimala pilgrimage: TDB tells Keralam Minister

    Devaswoms Minister K. Muraleedharan says TDB president K. Jayakumar has told him that all arrangements have been made to ensure an adequate supply of aravana

    State Politics · The Hindu · National · 2026-10-17

16. Kerala State Biodiversity Board submits policy document to mitigate threats due to invasive species

    Document suggests laying emphasise on prevention and monitoring of the spread of invasive alien species and generating public awareness and capacity-building to handle the menace

    Science & Climate · The Hindu · National · 2026-10-17

17. G. Devarajan criticises LDF over unspent AMRUT funds, promises push for Keralam’s dues from Centre

    Keralam’s special representative in Delhi says the previous Left Democratic Front (LDF) government stumbled in securing the State’s rightful funds from the Union government

    Policy & Governance · The Hindu · National · 2026-10-17

18. Woman killed, three others injured in wild boar attack in Keralam’s Malappuram

    The incident occurred when a group of people were on their way to a religious centre for dawn prayers and encountered a sounder of wild boars

    State Politics · The Hindu · National · 2026-10-17

19. Privacy of citizens being compromised, says Kerala HC; directs Centre to make Data Protection Board functional in eight weeks

    The board is constituted under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023

    Courts & Constitution · The Hindu · National · 2026-10-17

20. E-autos remain out of service as Rs. 30,000 subsidy per auto delayed in Keralam

    Thirty of the 105 e-autos run by the Ernakulam Jilla Autorickshaw Drivers Cooperative Society have been idle for a year, with the society moving the High Court over the stalled subsidy

    Courts & Constitution · The Hindu · National · 2026-10-17

21. Desalination plants back in the reckoning in Keralam, govt. sets up expert committee to study feasibility

    The committee will 'study the technical and financial feasibility of establishing desalination plants in the coastal regions of Keralam and to submit appropriate recommendations to government.'

    State Politics · The Hindu · National · 2026-10-17

22. Keralam govt. looks to emulate Tirupati model to manage pilgrim rush at Sabarimala

    Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan reviews preparations for the annual pilgrimage season at Pampa, says steps will be initiated after the current season to improve crowd management and facilities at the hill temple

    State Politics · The Hindu · National · 2026-10-17

23. Adani Group’s Vizhinjam port stake sale: Keralam Assembly records contradict State’s claim of being kept in the dark

    Records show Adani Vizhinjam Port Private Limited had informed the State in advance of its plan to divest 49% stake in the port company. Replying to an unstarred question in Assembly, Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan himself revealed this

    State Politics · The Hindu · National · 2026-10-17

24. Kerala High Court Disposes Plea Seeking Vigilance Probe into Appointment of Bodybuilders Shinu Chova and Chitharesh Natesan as Police Inspectors

    The Kerala High Court on Friday (16 October) disposed of a petition seeking a vigilance inquiry into the appointment of bodybuilders Chitharesh Natesan and Shinu Chovva as Armed Police Inspectors in...

    Courts & Constitution · LiveLaw · Courts · 2026-10-17