India
Setback for ex-CM Pinarayi Vijayan, others as Kerala HC denies plea to challenge order in CMRL case
CPI(M) leader Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter Veena and son-in-law PA Mohammed Riyas denied permission to challenge order in CMRL case
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India
Construction of Ambalavayal helipad for disaster response begins in Wayanad
Funded by the State Disaster Management Authority, a new thirty-metre helipad is being constructed in Ambalavayal to improve disaster response and rescue operations, with completion targeted for mid-November.
India
CMRL payoff case: Setback for Pinarayi Vijayan, kin as Kerala HC dismisses pleas to appeal against FIR order
In their appeals, Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter T. Veena and Mohamed Riyas claimed that they were not heard by the single judge before issuing October 9 direction to register FIR
Business
India’s Coir Exports Surge 305% to ₹6,614 Crore as Traditional Industry Expands Global Reach
The Ministry highlighted these achievements on October 14, 2026, emphasising the industry's contribution to sustainable manufacturing, entrepreneurship, technological innovation and export development. The expansion also holds…
India
Kerala High Court dismisses ex-CM Pinarayi Vijayan’s plea to appeal FIR order in bribery case
A bench of Justices K Natarajan and Johnson John dismissed the pleas seeking permission to appeal against the single judge’s October 9 order.
India
161 confirmed measles cases, one death reported in Kozhikode
Officials say preventive measures will be strengthened and vaccination coverage expanded with the help of other government departments in the coming days
Health
Padma Shri farmer Cheruvayal Raman, protector of 45 rice varieties, dies at 74
Cheruvayal Raman died during treatment in Kozhikode at 74. His conservation of indigenous seeds leaves an enduring legacy for Keralam’s agricultural heritage. Cheruvayal Raman, the Padma Shri award-winning tribal farmer who…
World
Kerala-born Nithya Raman leads in LA mayoral race
Kerala-born Nithya Raman is maintaining a lead over her former political ally and incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in the Los Angeles mayoral race after a fiery televised pre-poll
India
‘Trivial punishment is not a criminal act’: Kerala HC quashes case against teacher accused of pulling student’s hand
The Kerala High Court quashed a case against a teacher accused of pulling a student’s hand, holding that trivial punishment as a corrective measure or to maintain institutional discipline does not automatically warrant criminal…
Science
Flood Risk Update on Thursday, 15 October 2026: No City on Alert, Rain and River Levels Tracked in Kochi, Srinagar, Shimla and 2 More Areas
Flood risk remains normal across India on Thursday, 15 October 2026, with no cities issued with alerts. Monitoring focuses on Kochi, Srinagar, Shimla, Delhi, and Jaipur for rainfall and river levels. Srinagar is expected to see…
Business
Kochi: Infopark Phase 4’s development to be divvied up among 3 developers
33.5 acres in Irumpanam identified for project; govt considering land pooling for Phase 3
India
Kochi: Medicines shortage, admin issues plague Kalamassery MCH
The MCH had recently witnessed significant development with the opening of a superspeciality block and a cancer care centre.
Politics
Did PM Modi’s visit play a role in RV Arlekar’s appointment as TN Governor?
In a gubernatorial reshuffle announced by Rashtrapati Bhavan today, Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has been appointed as the new Governor of Tamil Nadu. Previously the Governor of Kerala, Arlekar had been holding additional charge…
Health
Cheruvayal Raman, Kerala’s Renowned Paddy Conservationist, Passes Away at 74
Cheruvayal Raman, a celebrated tribal farmer and Padma Shri award recipient, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 74. He was undergoing treatment at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital, as reported by news agency, citing family…
India
SIC to seek explanation from Kochi Corporation over move to share RTI applicants’ details
Commission says the reported move could deter people from seeking information under the RTI Act; Kochi Corporation had decided to refer details of frequent RTI applicants to the Vigilance for a probe into their financial…
Science
Kochi Mayor elected to global climate alliance’s board
GCoM brings together more than 14,000 cities and local governments from 150 countries across six continents, representing over 1.2 billion people worldwide
Entertainment
Leaders mourn seed conservationist Cheruvayal Raman
Leaders including VD Satheesan and Pinarayi Vijayan mourn Cheruvayal Raman, renowned for conserving traditional paddy seeds and agri heritage in Kerala.
Business
Kerala’s ‘living paddy gene bank’ Cheruvayal Raman dies at 74; Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi pay tribute
Cheruvayal Raman was a tribal farmer from Kerala. He was known for preserving over 45 indigenous rice varieties and promoting traditional farming practices.
