Thiruvananthapuram, June 30: Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala has distanced the Home Department from a reported Operation Toofan meeting linked to Congress MP K Sudhakaran, saying official meetings under the campaign can be convened only by senior police officers. Operation Toofan is Kerala’s police-led anti-drug campaign aimed at cracking down on narcotics networks, drug trafficking and substance abuse. The clari

Kochi, June 30, 2026: The Sabarimala gold theft probe has widened after the Special Investigation Team informed the Kerala High Court that it had collected material against seven persons, including former Travancore Devaswom Board president P.S. Prasanth. The SIT report points to alleged criminal breach of trust, forgery and criminal conspiracy linked to the Dwarapalaka idols and related gold-plating work. Sabarimala Gold Theft Probe W

Thiruvananthapuram, June 24: Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly, Pinarayi Vijayan, on Wednesday wrote to Chief Minister V D Satheesan, urging immediate steps to bring home the mortal remains of Arjun, a Kerala worker who died in the Qatar blast. Arjun, a native of Kozhikode district, died after an explosion at an industrial facility in Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City on Sunday night, June 21, 2026. The in

Kerala High Court Issues Notice To The Kerala Story 2 Producer Over Censor Certification Challenge The Kerala High Court has issued an urgent notice to the producer of The Kerala Story 2 after a petition challenged the film’s censor certification and objected to the use of the word “Kerala” in the movie title. Producer Vipul Amrutlal Shah has been asked to respond to the no

Kollam City Police have launched a month-long anti-drug drive to strengthen awareness against drug abuse and encourage public participation in prevention efforts across the city. The campaign, reported on June 17, comes as Kerala continues to focus on anti-narcotics awareness, enforcement and early intervention to protect students and young people from substance abuse. Awareness Drive To Focus On Youth Safety

Kerala Shigella Cases Rise To 70 In One Month, Five Deaths Reported Kerala has reported a sharp rise in Shigella infections, with 70 cases and five related deaths recorded in the past month. The increase has raised concern among health officials, especially as the state continues to monitor recurring infectious disease threats, including Nipah. According to the latest health update, Kerala has recorded 146 Shigella cases between January and June 2026. Ne

Kerala has started the Priyadarshini free bus travel scheme to help women, students, daily workers and transgender persons reduce their regular transport expenses from June 15. The scheme allows eligible passengers to travel free of cost on selected KSRTC ordinary bus services. The government has introduced the move as a welfare step aimed at improving public transport access and supporting daily mobility across the state.

Kerala Nipah Update: Kozhikode Strengthens Health Watch After New Case Kerala has increased health surveillance in Kozhikode after a fresh Nipah virus case was reported in the district. The patient, a 43-year-old man from the Kozhikode region, is undergoing treatment at Kozhikode Medical College Hospital. Health officials have started contact tracing and field-level monitoring in the affected area. The move is part of the state’s precautionary response

Kollam Students Test Positive For Shigella The confirmation of Shigella infection among students in Kollam has increased health surveillance in Kerala, with officials urging safe drinking water, hygiene, and sanitation measures.   Two Students Test Positive In Kollam Two students undergoing treatment at the Government Medical College Hospital, Parippally, in Kerala’s Kollam district have tested positive for Shigella infectio

Monsoon Advance Slows After Fast Start Over South And Northeast India India’s southwest monsoon made a strong start this season, but its movement has now slowed across several parts of the country. After reaching Kerala on June 4, the monsoon quickly covered parts of southern India, the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal, and the Northeast. However, the fast progress seen in the early phase has

Kerala health officials have stepped up precautionary monitoring in Kozhikode after a 43-year-old man was placed under observation for suspected Nipah infection. Authorities have clarified that the case remains only suspected at this stage and final confirmation from the National Institute of Virology in Pune is still awaited. Health officials are closely monitoring the patient’s contacts and have advised the public to remain alert, follow hygiene precautions and seek medical help

Veena Vijayan Called For ED Questioning In CMRL-Exalogic Probe The ED summons to Veena Vijayan has brought fresh attention to the CMRL-Exalogic money laundering case in Kerala. The Enforcement Directorate has summoned Veena Vijayan, daughter of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, for questioning in the CMRL-Exalogic money laundering case. Reports said she has been asked to appear before the agency on June 12, 2026, as part of the ongoing probe

Kerala Steps Up Shigella Watch Kerala has strengthened health surveillance after a four-year-old girl from Kozhikode died following a Shigella infection, while fresh cases among schoolchildren in Wayanad triggered concern among health officials. Health officials are now focusing on school-level monitoring, safe drinking water checks and food hygiene inspections to prevent further spread among children.

Southwest monsoon 2026 has officially set in over Kerala after a short delay, marking the beginning of India’s crucial rainy season. The India Meteorological Department update comes as several states are preparing for heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds over the next few days. For farmers and residents waiting for relief from summer heat, the monsoon arrival is an important weather shift. Rain Al

Goa is set for unstable weather on June 2 and 3 as IMD issued a yellow alert, warning of thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds while monsoon conditions strengthen near Kerala. Goa Under Yellow Alert For June 2-3 The India Meteorological Department, Panaji, has issued a yellow alert for Goa on June 2 and June 3. The warning comes as conditions are becoming favourable for the further advance of