Kerala News

Kuwait's Interior Ministry has arrested 11 people, including an Indian national, in a massive security crackdown on drug trafficking. Authorities seized a huge stash of various drugs, weapons, and cash from the accused.

It's a strange situation in Kerala. While coconut prices are crashing, the humble coconut shell is suddenly in high demand, with prices soaring. Industries in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka are buying them up for things like cosmetics and water filters.

The Kerala Lottery Sthree Sakthi SS-520 results were announced on May 19, 2026. Conducted by the state's Lotteries Department, the popular weekly draw offered a top prize of Rs 1 crore. Results were declared in Thiruvananthapuram, with officials advising winners to verify numbers with the official gazette before claiming prizes.

In a shocking turn of events, two people were bitten by snakes in Thamarassery on the same day. A 10-year-old boy and a young man who works at a private firm are now getting treated in hospital.

On May 19, 2026, the Kerala State Lottery will announce the Sthree Sakthi SS-520 draw results at 3 PM in Thiruvananthapuram. This popular weekly lottery features a top prize of Rs 1 crore, a second prize of Rs 30 lakh, and numerous other cash rewards.

The Kerala State Lottery Department announced the Bhagyathara BT-54 results on May 18, 2026. The first prize of Rs 1 Crore was awarded to ticket number BT 522834. The second prize was Rs 30 Lakh for BR 458921, and the third prize was Rs 5 Lakh for BM 771204.

On May 18, 2026, the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) returned to power in Kerala after a decade, ending the Left Democratic Front's rule. V. D. Satheesan was sworn in as the new Chief Minister. The 21-member cabinet is a balanced mix of experienced leaders, 14 new faces, women, and key coalition allies.

WHO has raised alarm over a growing Ebola outbreak linked to rare Bundibugyo strain in Congo and Uganda. India currently has no Ebola case, but the outbreak has renewed debate over why Kerala often becomes India’s first virus detection point.

Ever wondered what a minister in Kerala earns? While the basic pay is just ₹2,000, various allowances push their monthly salary to ₹97,429. Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan's package is even bigger, at around ₹1.85 lakh, and includes perks such as an official bungalow, cars, and a lifetime pension.

There's some good news for gold buyers in Kerala as prices have fallen again. One pavan of gold now costs ₹1,14,400, down ₹400. However, jewellers are worried that the government's recent hike in import duty will only lead to more smuggling.