The Latest Breaking News from Kerala

SIT probing Kalamassery blasts took sole accused, Martin Dominic, to his house for evidence collection. Police to ascertain if accused assembled IEDs used for explosion.

Two injured in bomb attack in Thiruvananthapuram: Gang hurled country bombs at people and houses, three arrested. Safeer, Akash and Abdul Rahiman chased two local youths who saw them drinking in a car, hurled bombs at houses and people, creating fearful atmosphere. Case registered, car impounded.

In the Kerala blasts, choosing to stir the communal cauldron instead of allowing a fair probe smacks of political skulduggery and malice

Keraleeyam jamboree to showcase Kerala's culture, cuisine and socio-political uniqueness. Govt. plans to stage 300 art forms by 4,100 artists; food street, film festival, seminars, art installations, moonlit venue, electric buses, emergency services. UDF Opposition boycotts, but public to attend in large numbers.

Japan team visits Technopark to explore IT ecosystem. 21-member delegation led by Akihito Uesada, Mayor of Matsue City, and Osamu Yanagihara, Deputy Speaker, Matsue Legislative Assembly. Manjit Cherian, CMO of Kerala IT Parks, and Madhavan Praveen, General Manager (Projects), Technopark, addressed the team. Representatives from Experian Technologies and Indo-Japan Chamber…

Kerala govt. drafts policy to unlock export potential, proposes incentives and institutional mechanisms. It seeks to provide skill dev. programmes, establish State Desk for Export, EPCs, and export consortiums. 12 high-growth potential areas identified. Views/suggestions invited.

The programme is organised jointly by the Alappuzha district administration and the District Information Office.

‘Theyyam Trails’ offers for enthusiasts tailor-made tours to temples in Kasaragod, where its owners have entered into an understanding with family-owned Kavus and artists for the performances.  

New species of mushroom, Candolleomyces albosquamosus, found in Western Ghats, Kerala. Honey-yellow cap, white stem, grows to 58mm. Morphological & molecular studies confirm new species. Only 35 species of genus Candolleomyces worldwide. Plays important role in forest ecosystem. Specimens deposited in JNTBGRI.