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National Governance & Policy Just now (04:22 AM IST)

Kerala High Court Moves to Retire Colonial-Era Public Notice Rituals

The Kerala High Court’s Rules Committee has decided to remove provisions for the traditional 'tom-tom' and 'kinnam mutti vilambaram' methods used to announce property attachment proceedings to the public. The move follows a campaign by a rights activist and signals the formal winding down of a practice rooted in princely-era governance and still retained in some courts. The decision also comes against the backdrop of a 2016 fee revision that raised tom-tom charges from ₹15 to ₹100.

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India Entertainment & CultureJust now (04:22 AM IST)

At IDSFFK 2026, Ramith Kunhimangalam’s 'It Was Here Before Our Time' Salutes the Mystique of Maari Theyyam

Ramith Kunhimangalam’s documentary 'It Was Here Before Our Time,' produced by actor-director Rajesh Madhavan, is drawing attention at IDSFFK 2026 for its evocative portrayal of Maari Theyyam, one of Kerala’s most spiritually resonant ritual traditions. The film approaches the subject not as folklore alone, but as a living cultural inheritance shaped by memory, devotion, and performance.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (01:49 AM IST)

IMD Warns of Heavy Rain Across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala for Up to Four Days

The India Meteorological Department has forecast isolated heavy rain across parts of southern India from Wednesday, with Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal likely to see intense spells for three days and South Interior Karnataka, Kerala and Mahe for four days. The warning raises the risk of localized flooding, transport disruption and short-term pressure on agriculture and urban infrastructure in the region.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (01:49 AM IST)

Kannur Airport Set for Major Upgrade Within a Year, Kerala Chief Minister Says

Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has said Kannur airport will undergo a major transformation within one year as the state moves to reposition airports across Kerala as aviation hubs. The government says the strategy is aimed at strengthening economic growth, improving connectivity and expanding the state’s contribution to GDP. The announcement signals a broader policy shift in which airports are being treated not merely as transport infrastructure but as engines of regional development, logistics expansion and investment attraction.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (01:49 AM IST)

Kerala Moves to Bolster Wildlife Conflict Compensation and Forest Defences

Kerala is preparing to strengthen compensation and prevention measures in response to escalating human-wildlife conflict, Forest Minister Shibu John said on Monday. Speaking at the annual general body meeting of the Association of Planters of Kerala, he said the state is restoring natural forests, developing grasslands and exploring AI-based defence systems along forest fringes.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (01:49 AM IST)

Kerala High Court Grants Pre-Arrest Bail to YouTuber, Citing No Need for Custodial Interrogation

The Kerala High Court has granted pre-arrest bail to a YouTuber, holding that custodial interrogation was not necessary at this stage of the investigation. The relief comes with strict conditions, including weekly appearance before the investigating officer and full cooperation with the probe, underscoring the court’s attempt to balance personal liberty with investigative needs.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (12:27 AM IST)

Chennithala Urges Citizens to Blow the Whistle on Corruption as Kerala Pushes Project Zero

Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala has called on citizens to actively report corruption, framing the state’s Project Zero as a decisive step toward cleaner and more transparent governance. His remarks position the initiative as both an administrative reform and a public accountability campaign aimed at changing the culture of official conduct.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (11:46 PM IST)

Sreeshankar’s Silver Leap Lifts Yakkara as 8.07m Secures Asian Games Podium

Keralam long jumper Murali Sreeshankar won silver at the Asian Games with a second-attempt leap of 8.07 metres, delivering one of India’s most closely watched athletics results of the night. The medal sparked celebration in Yakkara, his home base in Kerala, where the performance was seen as both a personal breakthrough and a moment of regional pride.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (11:05 PM IST)

Ramesh Chennithala Urges Public to Blow the Whistle on Corruption as Kerala Pushes Project Zero

Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala has called on citizens to report corruption without fear, framing the state’s Project Zero as a decisive move toward cleaner and more transparent governance. The initiative, he said, is intended to strengthen accountability across public institutions and create a culture in which misconduct is exposed rather than tolerated.

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India Entertainment & CultureJust now (11:05 PM IST)

At IDSFFK 2026, Ramith Kunhimangalam’s 'It Was Here Before Our Time' Honors the Mystique of Maari Theyyam

Ramith Kunhimangalam’s documentary 'It Was Here Before Our Time' has emerged as a notable title at IDSFFK 2026 for its intimate and reverent portrayal of Maari Theyyam, a ritual tradition rooted in Kerala’s cultural memory. Produced by actor-director Rajesh Madhavan, the film is being read as both an artistic homage and a preservation effort, capturing the atmosphere, symbolism and lived devotion surrounding the form.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (11:05 PM IST)

Kerala Moves to Bolster Wildlife Conflict Compensation and Prevention

Kerala is preparing to strengthen both compensation and prevention measures as human-wildlife conflict intensifies across forest-edge districts. Forest Minister Shibu John said the state is restoring natural forests, developing grasslands and exploring AI-based defence systems along vulnerable fringes to reduce attacks on people and damage to crops.

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India Entertainment & CultureJust now (10:03 PM IST)

Malavika VN’s 'Viraamam' Turns the Lens on Film Projectionists at IDSFFK 2026

Malavika VN’s short documentary 'Viraamam' was screened in the short documentary competition section at the 18th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala, bringing renewed attention to the often-invisible labour of film projectionists. The film situates a technical profession at the emotional centre of cinema, using the projection booth as a vantage point to reflect on memory, craft, and the changing life of film exhibition.

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India Entertainment & CultureJust now (06:45 PM IST)

18th IDSFFK Opens Under Censorship Shadow as 31 Films Await Clearance

The 18th International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala opened on Friday amid uncertainty over the screening of 31 films for which the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has denied censor exemption. Kerala Cultural Affairs Minister Saji Cherian said the State Chalachitra Academy is pursuing all possible measures, including legal options, to secure permission, turning the festival’s opening into a test case for artistic freedom and regulatory power.

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National Governance & PolicyJust now (02:37 PM IST)

Vigilance to Question Officials Over Alleged Tender Leak in Sabarimala Works

The Vigilance wing is set to question officials in connection with an alleged leak of tender details linked to Sabarimala, after the process was cancelled when the irregularity came to light. Official sources said investigators have already recorded the statements of two contractors who allegedly received the leaked information. The probe is expected to focus on how confidential bid details were accessed, who transmitted them, and whether the leak compromised the fairness of the procurement process in one of Kerala’s most closely watched pilgrimage-related administrative systems.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal PolicyJust now (01:56 PM IST)

IMD Flags 3–4 Days of Heavy Rain Across South India, Raising Flood and Disruption Risks

The India Meteorological Department has warned of isolated heavy rain over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal for three days, and over South Interior Karnataka, Kerala and Mahe for four days from Wednesday. The forecast raises the risk of localised flooding, transport disruption and short-term pressure on agriculture, urban drainage and state disaster response systems across the southern peninsula.

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India Entertainment & CultureJust now (12:45 PM IST)

Filmmakers Face Uncertain Wait as IDSFFK Awaits Censor Exemptions After Union Ban

Eight documentaries selected for the International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala are in limbo after the Union I&B Ministry’s ban on censor exemption for the festival. The uncertainty has cast a shadow over the event’s documentary section, leaving filmmakers and organisers waiting for a decision that could determine whether the films screen at all.

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International Documentary and Short Film Festival of Kerala(4)Tamil Nadu(2)Shibu John(2)Ramith Kunhimangalam(2)Ramesh Chennithala(2)Rajesh Madhavan(2)