2021 in Kerala
{{Year in Kerala}}
Events in the year 2021 in Kerala.
Incumbents
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Events
= January =
5 January – A group of motorists attempted in unauthorized informally opening of flyover at Vyttila, Kochi.{{Cite news|date=2021-01-06|title=High drama as flyover has an 'informal' opening|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/high-drama-as-flyover-has-an-informal-opening/article33505331.ece|access-date=2021-09-06|issn=0971-751X}}
22 January – Kerala Forest and Wildlife Department arrests five persons in Mankulam, Idukki for killing and eating a six year old Leopard.{{Cite web|date=January 23, 2021|title=Five arrested for killing and eating leopard in Kerala|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/five-arrested-for-killing-and-eating-leopard/articleshow/80411676.cms|access-date=2021-07-04|website=The Times of India|language=en}}
28 January – Alappuzha Bypass on National Highway 66 inaugurated by Nitin Gadkari and Pinarayi Vijayan through video conferencing.{{Cite web|date=2021-01-28|title=6.8-km-long Alappuzha bypass, with fascinating view of Arabian Sea, inaugurated in Kerala|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/kerala/alappuzha-bypass-inaugurated-in-kerala-7165253/|access-date=2021-07-20|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}
= February =
5 February – there were massive sarcastic online mob activity on the Facebook page of Nana Akufo-Addo, President of Ghana by Malayalis after a rumour spread in the state that P. V. Anvar, MLA Nilambur was held in a Ghana jail following Financial fraud.{{Cite web|title=Keralites comment on Ghana president's FB page to release PV Anvar|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/keralites-comment-on-ghana-president-s-fb-page-to-release-pv-anvar-1.5416601|access-date=2021-07-15|website=Mathrubhumi|language=en}}
11 February – the Additional District Sessions Court, Kottayam finds the prime accused in Vithura Rape case, Suresh alias Shamsudeen Muhammad Shajahan guilty after 25 years of trial.{{Cite news|date=2021-02-11|title=Prime accused found guilty in Vithura case|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/prime-accused-found-guilty-in-vithura-case/article33812024.ece|access-date=2021-07-19|issn=0971-751X}}{{Cite web|date=2021-02-12|title=Vithura sex racket: 25 years after crime, Kerala court finds key accused guilty|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/vithura-sex-racket-25-years-after-crime-kerala-court-finds-key-accused-guilty-143275|access-date=2021-07-19|website=The News Minute|language=en}}
14 February – through upgradation of District Hospital Mananthavady, Wayanad district gets its first Government Medical College Hospital and becomes the 14th and last district in Kerala to get a Government Medical College.{{Cite news|date=2021-02-15|title=Wayanad district hospital upgraded to medical college|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/wayanad-district-hospital-upgraded-to-medical-college/article33837308.ece|access-date=2021-07-04|issn=0971-751X}}
28 February – a 1987 batch Indian Administrative Service officer V.P. Joy is appointed as the Chief secretary, Government of Kerala.{{Cite news|agency=PTI|date=2021-02-28|title=V.P. Joy takes over as Kerala new Chief Secretary|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/vp-joy-takes-over-as-kerala-new-chief-secretary/article33954909.ece|access-date=2021-07-05|issn=0971-751X}}
= March =
7 March – The controversial four-lane Palarivattom Flyover at Kochi, which was rebuilt by Delhi Metro Rail Corporation and Uralungal Labour Contract Co-operative Society in a record time of 5 months and 10 days, was opened for traffic. This was the last official assignment of E. Sreedharan in Delhi Metro Rail Corporation.{{Cite news|date=2021-03-08|title=Palarivattom flyover reopened for traffic|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/palarivattom-flyover-reopened-for-traffic/article34014849.ece|access-date=2021-07-15|issn=0971-751X}}{{Cite web|title=Metroman Sreedharan calls it a day|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2021/mar/05/metroman-sreedharan-calls-it-a-day-2272336.html|access-date=2021-07-15|website=The New Indian Express}}
11 March – the Member of the Legislative Assembly from Nilambur Assembly constituency, P. V. Anvar on whose name there were allegations in social media that, he was held in a Ghana jail, returned to Kerala from Sierra Leone. The MLA said that he was in the African country in connection with a mining project worth Rs. 20,000 crore.{{Cite web|date=2021-03-12|title='Missing' Kerala MLA returns with 'gold mine jobs'|url=https://indianexpress.com/elections/kerala-nilambur-mla-returns-to-state-after-spending-3-months-in-west-african-country-7224348/|access-date=2021-07-15|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}{{Cite news|agency=PTI|date=2021-03-12|title=Anwar back after business trip in Sierra Leone|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/anwar-back-after-business-trip-in-sierra-leone/article34050016.ece|access-date=2021-07-15|issn=0971-751X}}
16 March - Malabar gets its first MEMU with introduction of services between Kannur and Shoranur.{{Cite web|title=MEMU trains to have 21 stops between Shoranur and Kannur|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/memu-trains-to-have-21-stops-between-shoranur-and-kannur-1.5509842|access-date=2022-01-27|website=Mathrubhumi|language=en}}
17 March – Bhim Army activists demolish a gate in Malankara Estate Thodupuzha claiming it as caste gate which denies right of way to dalit community living in the vicinity for almost two decades.{{Cite web|title=Kerala|url=https://tv.mathrubhumi.com/en/news/kerala/dispute-over-gate-on-way-to-thonikkuzhi-colony-in-malankara-estate--1.84642|access-date=2021-07-19|website=Mathrubhumi}}{{Cite web|title=Activists smash controversial 'caste gate' in Kerala|url=https://www.etvbharat.com/english/national/state/kerala/bhim-army-dismantles-caste-gate-in-kerala/na20210319145637114|access-date=2021-07-19|website=ETV Bharat News|language=en}}
26 March - an alleged deposit fraud in bogus accounts to the tune of Rs.110 Crore detected in a raid by Income Tax Department on Abdu Rahman Nagar Service Cooperative bank, Tirurangadi, Malappuram district.{{Cite web|title=Investments under dead persons' name, I-T dept seizes Rs 110 crore via raids in Malappuram cooperative bank|url=https://keralakaumudi.com/en/news/news.php?id=518146&u=investments-under-dead-persons%E2%80%99-name-i-t-dept-seizes-rs-110-crore-via-raids-in-malappuram-cooperative-bank|access-date=2021-07-24|website=Keralakaumudi Daily|language=en}}
= April =
3 April – a case is reported as highway robbery in Kodakara, Thrissur district. The perpetrators of the crime is alleged to have links with state Bharatiya Janata Party leaders.{{Cite web|date=June 2, 2021|first1=P. S. Gopikrishnan|last1=Unnithan|title=Senior BJP leaders under scanner as Kerala Police makes headway in Kodakara highway robbery|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/kerala/story/senior-bjp-leaders-under-scanner-kerala-police-kodakara-highway-robbery-1810157-2021-06-02|access-date=2021-07-19|website=India Today|language=en}}
6 April – Kerala registers 74.06% voter turn out in the 2021 Kerala Legislative Assembly elections that happened as single phase in the state.{{Cite news|agency=Press Trust of India|date=2021-04-10|title=Kerala assembly polls: State records 74.06% turnout in April 6 election|work=Business Standard India|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/elections/kerala-assembly-polls-state-records-74-06-turnout-in-april-6-election-121041000681_1.html|access-date=2021-07-03}}
8 April – a communal and hate speech social media post by a lawyer named Adv. Krishna Raj, on a viral dance video clip by two students from Government Medical College, Thrissur named Janaki Omkumar and Navin Razak, kicks up row and massive support for the medicos as 'Rasputin Challenge' across the country.{{Cite web|date=2021-04-09|title=Kerala man makes communal remark on viral dancing medicos, support pours in for them|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/kerala-man-makes-communal-remark-viral-dancing-medicos-support-pours-them-146828|access-date=2021-07-03|website=The News Minute|language=en}}
12 April – The state Vigilance and Anti Corruption Bureau conducts raids on Indian Union Muslim League leader K. M. Shaji and seized cash worth rupees 50 lakhs from his residence.{{Cite web|title=Vigilance seizes Rs 50 lakh from IUML MLA KM Shaji's house following raids|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2021/apr/12/vigilance-seizes-rs-50-lakh-from-iuml-mla-km-shajis-house-following-raids-2289211.html|access-date=2021-07-15|website=The New Indian Express}}
13 April – Higher Education Minister, Government of Kerala, K. T. Jaleel submitted resignation after Lokayukta finds him guilty on charges of nepotism over a key appointment in the Kerala State Minorities Finance Development Corporation.{{Cite web|title=Kerala minister K T Jaleel resigns after Lokayukta finds him guilty of nepotism|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2021/apr/13/kerala-minister-k-t-jaleel-resigns-after-lokayukta-finds-him-guilty-of-nepotism-2289536.html|access-date=2021-07-04|website=The New Indian Express}}
16 April – Kerala High Court quashes two cases filed by Kerala Police against Enforcement Directorate.{{Cite web|date=2021-04-16|title=Kerala HC quashes 2 police cases on ED|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/gold-smuggling-case-kerala-hc-quashes-police-firs-against-ed-officials-101618560974590.html|access-date=2021-07-28|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}
23 April – Thrissur Pooram conducted as rituals in a minimalistic manner following COVID-19 protocols.{{Cite web|title=Thrissur Pooram held with all rituals following Covid protocol|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2021/apr/24/thrissur-pooramheld-with-all-rituals-following-covid-protocol-2294024.html|access-date=2021-07-28|website=The New Indian Express}}
27 April – Kerala High Court withholds appointment of wife of A. N. Shamseer as Asst. Professor in Kannur University.{{Cite web|title=High Court withholds appointment of MLA Shamseer's wife in Kannur University|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2021/04/27/mla-shamseer-wife-appointment-hc.html|access-date=2021-12-15|website=OnManorama}}
= May =
2 May – in the 2021 Kerala Legislative Assembly elections, the incumbent Left Democratic Front won 99 seats out of 140 and comes back to power.{{Cite web|date=2021-05-02|title=Kerala Election Results 2021 Updates: LDF wins 99 seats in Kerala, PM Modi congrats Pinarayi Vijayan|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/elections/kerala-assembly-polls-2021/story/kerala-election-results-2021-live-updates-votes-counting-ldf-pinarayi-vijayan-udf-1797921-2021-05-02|access-date=2021-07-03|website=India Today|language=en}}
11 May – a woman from Idukki district named Soumya Santhosh, who was working in Ashkelon, Israel died due to a rocket strike by Hamas during a video call with her family.{{Cite web|date=May 12, 2021|title=Kerala woman killed in rocket strike in Israel while she was on video call with husband|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/struck-by-rocket-strike-during-video-call-with-husband-kerala-woman-dies-in-israel-1801495-2021-05-12|access-date=2021-07-03|website=India Today|language=en}}
15 May – a tropical Cyclone Tauktae causes heavy rains and damage across Kerala. Heavy coastal erosion along Thiruvananthapuram Taluk, Kollam district, Chellanam, Kasaragod district etc.{{Cite news|date=2021-05-15|title=Cyclone Tauktae {{!}} Two killed in Kerala as storm intensifies|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/cyclone-tauktae-two-killed-in-kerala-as-storm-intensifies/article34568399.ece|access-date=2021-07-03|issn=0971-751X}}
19 May – Almost 15 black fungus (Mucormycosis) cases reported in Kerala as a fallout of COVID-19.{{Cite web|title=Kerala reports 15 black fungus cases, Pinarayi says no cause for undue worry|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2021/may/20/kerala-reports-15-black-fungus-cases-pinarayi-says-no-cause-for-undue-worry-2304844.html|access-date=2021-07-19|website=The New Indian Express}}
20 May – Second Pinarayi Vijayan ministry takes oath in a function held at Central Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram.{{Cite web|date=2021-05-21|title=Pinarayi Vijayan takes oath as Kerala CM, 20 ministers inducted in cabinet|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/vijayan-takes-oath-as-kerala-cm-20-ministers-inducted-in-cabinet-101621536284734.html|access-date=2021-07-04|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}
22 May – V. D. Satheesan is chosen as the Leader of the Opposition in Kerala Legislative Assembly.{{Cite web|date=2021-05-22|title=Congress appoints VD Satheesan as leader of opposition in Kerala|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/congress-appoints-vd-satheesan-as-leader-of-opposition-in-kerala-101621693978364.html|access-date=2021-07-04|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}
28 May – On a Public interest litigation moved by Justine Palluvathukkal, the Kerala High Court nullified the 80:20 ratio in distribution of minority scholarship schemes between Muslims and Latin Christians/converted Christians. The court declared that the three state government orders in this regard as unconstitutional and directed the state government to provide scholarships in accordance with the latest population of Minorities.{{Cite web|date=2021-05-29|title=Kerala High Court nullifies 80:20 minority schemes for Muslims, Christians|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/thiruvananthapuram/kerala-high-court-nullifies-8020-minority-schemes-for-muslims-christians-7334871/|access-date=2021-07-03|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}{{Cite news|date=2021-05-28|title=HC strikes down 80:20 ratio of minority scholarship allotment|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/hc-strikes-down-8020-ratio-of-minority-scholarship-allotment/article34669208.ece|access-date=2021-07-03|issn=0971-751X}}
= June =
2 June – After years of legal battle at the Registrar of Trade Marks, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation has won the right to acronym KSRTC, which is also used by Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation.{{Cite web|date=2021-06-06|title=K in SRTC buses now belongs to both Kerala, Karnataka|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/k-in-srtc-buses-now-belongs-to-both-kerala-karnataka-7344878/|access-date=2021-07-04|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}{{Cite web|date=June 4, 2021|first=Vivek|last=Rajagopal|title='KSRTC' now belongs to Kerala after 7 years of legal battle with Karnataka|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/ksrtc-elephant-cart-emblem-kerala-years-legal-battle-karnataka-1810727-2021-06-04|access-date=2021-07-04|website=India Today|language=en}}
8 June – opposition benches under United Democratic Front moved an adjournment motion in Kerala Legislative Assembly on Tree Felling Scheme amounting to Rs. 10 Crore, that had happened in Muttil village, Wayanad district in February 2021.{{Cite web|date=2021-06-10|title=How illegal felling of centuries-old rosewood trees caused a political stir in Kerala|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/how-illegal-felling-centuries-old-rosewood-trees-caused-political-stir-kerala-150423|access-date=2021-07-03|website=The News Minute|language=en}}{{Cite web|date=June 9, 2021|title=Kerala: Mafia tried to frame officer who bared tree felling scam, says chief conservator of forest Vinod Kumar DK |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/kerala-mafia-tried-to-frame-officer-who-bared-tree-felling-scam-says-chief-conservator-of-forest-vinod-kumar-dk/articleshow/83362315.cms|access-date=2021-07-03|website=The Times of India|language=en}}
9 June – K. Sudhakaran takes charge as president of Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee.{{Cite web|title=K Sudhakaran appointed as KPCC president|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/k-sudhakaran-appointed-as-kpcc-president-1.5732765|access-date=2021-07-03|website=Mathrubhumi|language=en}}{{Cite web|date=June 9, 2021|first=Vivek|last=Rajagopal|title=Senior Congress leader K Sudhakaran appointed KPCC President|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/senior-congress-leader-k-sudhakaran-appointed-kpcc-president-1812801-2021-06-09|access-date=2021-07-03|website=India Today|language=en}}
13 June – TikTok celebrity Ambili aka Vighnesh Krishna arrested by Kerala Police for raping and impregnating minor girl at Vellikulangara, Thrissur district.{{Cite web|title=TikTok star held for raping, impregnating minor|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2021/jun/13/tiktok-star-held-for-rapingimpregnating-minor-2315512.html|access-date=2021-07-09|website=The New Indian Express}}
19 June –
- Controversial Naturopath Mohanan Vaidyar, who had taken stance against modern medicine died due to COVID-19 pandemic.{{Cite web|title=Controversial naturopath Mohanan Vaidyar dies of COVID-19|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2021/06/20/controversial-naturo-path-mohanan-vaidyar-found-dead.html|access-date=2021-07-07|website=OnManorama}}
- Perumkulam is declared as first village of books in Kerala.{{Cite news|last=Anand|first=Shilpa Nair|date=2021-06-22|title=Perumkulam is Kerala’s first ‘village of books’|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/travel/keralas-first-book-village-chief-minister-of-kerala-announced-reading-day-perumkulam-kollam-pn-panciker/article34909270.ece|access-date=2022-01-25|issn=0971-751X}}
21 June – five youth from Cherpulassery got killed in a vehicle accident near Ramanattukara, Kozhikode in early morning hours which occurred due to duel between gold smuggling gangs from Kannur, Koduvally and, Cherpulassery. The gold of 2.3 kg over which the fight happened was intercepted by Customs at Calicut International Airport from a carrier.{{Cite web|title=Ramanattukara accident: Three gangs were after smuggled gold?|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2021/06/23/ramanattukara-accident-gold-smuggling-gangs.html|access-date=2021-07-19|website=OnManorama}}
22 June – a final year Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surgery student named Vismaya, hailing from Nilamel found dead at her in-law's house at Sasthamkotta, Kollam district. It is alleged that the girl suffered harassment due to Dowry from her husband who is a state government employee.{{Cite web|date=2021-06-29|title=Vismaya death case: Police say husband Kiran has admitted he used to assault her|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/vismaya-death-case-police-say-husband-kiran-has-admitted-he-used-assault-her-151465|access-date=2021-07-03|website=The News Minute|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=Dowry death: Kiran confesses to assaulting Vismaya on more than five occasions|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2021/jun/30/dowry-death-kiran-confesses-to-assaulting-vismaya-on-more-than-five-occasions-2323301.html|access-date=2021-07-03|website=The New Indian Express}}
25 June – Petrol prices cross Rs. 100/ litre mark at Parassala, Thiruvananthapuram district and Poopara, Idukki district.{{Cite web|title=Petrol breaches Rs 100-mark in parts of Kerala, fuel prices hiked 55 times in 6 months|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/news/business/2021/06/25/petrol-diesel-price-kerala-fuel-price-hike.html|access-date=2021-07-19|website=OnManorama}}
27 June – Kerala State Excise Enforcement Squad busts a racket that was illegally diverting spirit from the imports of spirit to Travancore Sugars and Chemicals Limited, Thiruvalla which manufactures Jawan Rum.{{Cite news|last=Anand|first=G.|date=2021-07-03|title='Jawan' helps bust TSCL spirit diversion racket|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/jawan-helps-bust-tscl-spirit-diversion-racket/article35122622.ece|access-date=2021-07-07|issn=0971-751X}}{{Cite news|date=2021-07-02|title=Probe into spirit theft from Travancore Chemicals in Kerala expands to Madhya Pradesh|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/probe-into-spirit-theft-from-travancore-chemicals-in-kerala-expands-to-madhya-pradesh/article35091817.ece|access-date=2021-07-07|issn=0971-751X}}
28 June – a former Democratic Youth Federation of India worker from Azhikode was arrested by Customs (Preventive), Kochi in connection with gold smuggling through Calicut International Airport and Ramanattukara accident.{{Cite web|date=2021-06-29|title=Karipur airport gold smuggling case: Prime suspect Arjun Ayanki arrested|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/karipur-airport-gold-smuggling-case-prime-suspect-arjun-ayanki-arrested-151414|access-date=2021-07-19|website=The News Minute|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=Gold smuggling: Customs finds Arjun Ayanki a tough nut to crack|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2021/jun/30/gold-smuggling-customs-finds-arjun-ayanki-a-tough-nut-to-crack-2323285.html|access-date=2021-07-19|website=The New Indian Express}}
29 June
- alleging witch-hunt by state government, the chairman and MD of Kitex Garments and founder of Twenty20 Kizhakkambalam, Sabu M. Jacob announces that he is withdrawing from the Rs. 3500 Crore investment commitment made by his group in Kerala during Ascend Kerala Global Investors Meet, 2020.{{Cite web|title=Alleging witch hunt by government, Kitex Group withdraws from Rs 3,500 crore project in Kerala|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2021/jun/29/alleging-witch-hunt-by-government-kitex-group-withdraws-from-rs-3500-crore-project-in-kerala-2323114.html|access-date=2021-07-03|website=The New Indian Express}}
- coastal shipping service connecting Cochin Port with Beypore port and Azhikkal flagged of in a virtual event by Mansukh L. Mandaviya, Union Minister of State for Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.{{Cite web|last=Kumar|first=V. Sajeev|title=Coastal shipping service connecting Kochi to North Kerala flagged off|url=https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/logistics/coastal-shipping-service-connecting-kochi-to-north-kerala-flagged-off/article35045110.ece|access-date=2021-07-05|website=@businessline|language=en}}
30 June –
- senior Indian Police Service officer, Anil Kant IPS from 1988 batch was appointed as Director general of police of Kerala.{{Cite web|date=July 4, 2021|first=Jeemon|last=Jacob|title=Why Pinarayi Vijayan's choice for Kerala DGP has raised eyebrows|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india-today-insight/story/why-pinarayi-vijayan-s-choice-for-kerala-dgp-has-raised-eyebrows-1823753-2021-07-04|access-date=2021-07-05|website=India Today|language=en}}
- A six year old girl was raped and killed in Vandiperiyar allegedly by a Democratic Youth Federation of India worker.{{Cite web |last=Isac |first=Manju Elsa |date=2024-12-19 |title=Vandiperiyar Rape-Murder: Kerala High Court Asks Accused To Appear Before POCSO Court Upon State's Appeal Against Acquittal |url=https://www.livelaw.in/high-court/kerala-high-court/kerala-high-court-vandiperiyar-rape-murder-case-arjun-appear-pocso-court-kattappana-278921 |access-date=2025-02-25 |website=www.livelaw.in |language=en}}
= July =
4 July – cargo ship services started from Azhikkal port with 9 containers as part of coastal shipping between Cochin Port and North Malabar. On July 1 the cargo vessel Chowgule -8 called on Beypore with 40 containers.{{Cite news|date=2021-07-02|title=Container vessel Chowgule-8 arrives at Beypore|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/kozhikode/container-vessel-chowgule-8-arrives-at-beypore/article35088936.ece|access-date=2021-07-05|issn=0971-751X}}
5 July- In a major crowd-funding initiative, a whopping amount of ₹18 crore was collected in six days to purchase a medicine called Zolgensma for treatment of Mohammed, a one-and-a-half-year-old boy in Kannur, who had been affected with Spinal muscular atrophy.{{Cite web|date=2021-07-05|title=Humanity shines as Rs 18 cr pooled in for Kerala kid's treatment within 7 days|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/kerala/humanity-shines-as-rs-18-cr-pooled-in-for-kerala-kids-treatment-within-7-days-7390544/|access-date=2021-07-06|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}
6 July – a 22-year-old Democratic Youth Federation of India activist named Arjun from Vandiperiyar arrested in relation with brutal rape and murder of a 6-year-old girl that occurred on 30 June.{{Cite news|date=2021-07-06|title=Rape and murder of 6-yr-old in Kerala has eerie similarities to Hasini murder in Chennai|language=en|work=The News Minute|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/rape-and-murder-6-yr-old-kerala-has-eerie-similarities-hasini-murder-chennai-151875|access-date=2021-07-09}}{{Cite web|title=Vandiperiyar rape-murder: Chilling details of crime emerge, Arjun's drama falls flat|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2021/07/06/vandiperiyar-rape-murder-arjun-drama-crime.html|access-date=2021-07-09|website=OnManorama}}
8 July -
- Zika virus outbreak detected in Thiruvananthapuram district.{{Cite web|date=July 9, 2021|title=Zika Virus in Kerala: Zika virus case detected in Kerala for the first time |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/zika-virus-case-detected-in-kerala-for-the-first-time/articleshow/84256472.cms|access-date=2021-07-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}
- Cochin International Airport becomes the third busiest airport in the country in terms of international traffic during January–May 2021.{{Cite web|title=Kochi airport becomes India's third busiest for international traffic during January-May 2021|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2021/jul/08/kochi-airport-becomes-indias-third-busiest-for-international-traffic-during-january-may-2021-2327265.html|access-date=2021-07-09|website=The New Indian Express}}
9 July – Ambergris worth 30 crore rupees that was held illegally was seized from Chetuva, Thrissur district.{{Cite web|title='Whale vomit' worth Rs 30 crore seized in Kerala's Thrissur, 3 arrested|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/india/kerala/story/ambergris-whale-vomit-30-crore-seized-kerala-thrissur-arrested-1826254-2021-07-10|access-date=2021-07-10|website=India Today|language=en}}
11 July – The Kitex group head Sabu M. Jacob on his return to state from Telangana after making an investment commitment there announced that the group won't invest any more in Kerala.{{Cite web|date=2021-07-11|title=Conscience does not permit investment of even one rupee in Kerala: Kitex group chairman|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/kerala/kitex-group-kerala-investment-row-7399442/|access-date=2021-07-15|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}{{Cite web|date=2021-07-12|title=Won't invest another rupee in Kerala: KITEX chairman|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/wont-invest-another-rupee-in-kerala-kitex-chairman-7400111/|access-date=2021-07-15|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}
14 July -
- The Governor of Kerala, Arif Mohammad Khan observes a day long fast to create social awareness against dowry and violence against women.{{Cite web|date=2021-07-15|title=Kerala governor Arif Mohammed Khan observes day-long fast against dowry|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/kerala-governor-arif-mohammed-khan-observes-day-long-fast-against-dowry-101626306669087.html|access-date=2021-07-15|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}
- The Bharatiya Janata Party, Kerala chief, K. Surendran was questioned by Kerala Police in connection with a Hawala case linked to highway robbery that took place in Kodakara, Thrissur district on April 3, 2021.{{Cite web|date=2021-07-14|title=BJP Kerala chief K Surendran questioned in Kodakara hawala case|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/bjp-kerala-chief-k-surendran-questioned-kodakara-hawala-case-152304|access-date=2021-07-19|website=The News Minute|language=en}}
15 July – four labourers died due to suffocation in a newly dug well at Perumpuzha, Kollam district. A Kerala Fire And Rescue Services personnel who was in critical condition during rescue operation was hospitalised.{{Cite web|date=July 16, 2021|title=Kerala: Four labourers die of suffocation in newly dug well in Kundara|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/kerala-four-labourers-die-of-suffocation-in-newly-dug-well-in-kundara/articleshow/84460932.cms|access-date=2021-07-21|website=The Times of India|language=en}}
19 July – An alleged loan fraud to the tune of Rs. 100 Crore reported at Communist Party of India (Marxist) controlled Karuvannoor Service Cooperative bank, Irinjalakuda, Thrissur district.{{Cite web|date=July 20, 2021|first=T.|last=Ramavarman |title=Kerala: CPM-ruled Karuvannur co-operative bank secretary, staff siphon off over Rs 100 crore|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/karuvannur-co-op-bank-secy-staff-siphon-off-over-rs-100-crore/articleshow/84564658.cms|access-date=2021-07-24|website=The Times of India|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=Rs 100 crore fraud at Karuvannur co-op bank ruled by CPM|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2021/jul/20/rs-100-crore-fraud-at-karuvannur-co-op-bank-ruled-by-cpm-2332549.html|access-date=2021-07-24|website=The New Indian Express}}
20 July -
- a controversy erupted against Forest Minister A. K. Saseendran for his alleged involvement and coercion for settling a sexual harassment case against a Bar owner based in Kundara.{{Cite web|title=Kerala Minister Intervenes to 'Settle' Sexual Harassment Case, Opposition Demands Sack|url=https://thewire.in/government/kerala-minister-ak-saseendran-settle-sexual-harassment-case-opposition-demands-resignation|access-date=2021-07-21|website=thewire.in|language=en}}
- Kerala's first Trans woman Radio personality and transgender activist, Anannya Kumari Alex who alleged medical negligence in her sex reassignment surgery conducted at Renai Medicity, was found dead in her apartment at Kochi.{{Cite web|date=2021-07-21|title=Anannyah Kumari, first trans woman RJ in Kerala, found dead in Kochi|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/anannyah-kumari-first-trans-gender-rj-kerala-found-dead-kochi-152695|access-date=2021-07-24|website=The News Minute|language=en}}{{Cite web|last=Chirakkal|first=Veena|title=Surgery left my vagina disfigured; using 12 pads daily: What Anannyah said before her tragic death|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/surgery-left-my-vagina-disfigured-using-12-pads-daily-what-anannyah-said-before-her-tragic-death-1.5846589|access-date=2021-07-24|website=Mathrubhumi|language=en}}
- 25 July – Indian National League party splits following clash between workers at Kochi.{{Cite web|date=July 25, 2021|first=P. S. Gopikrishnan |last=Unnithan|title=LDF ally INL splits following clash between party workers outside Kochi hotel|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/kerala-inl-workers-clash-among-themselves-during-state-secretariat-meeting-in-kochi-1832531-2021-07-25|access-date=2021-07-26|website=India Today|language=en}}
26 July – a circular issued by Joseph Kallarangatt the bishop of Syro-Malabar Catholic Eparchy of Pala announcing sops for large families invites criticism.{{Cite web|date=2021-07-26|title=Kerala: Catholic Church diocese announces welfare scheme for families with more than 5 kids|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/kerala/kerala-catholic-church-diocese-announces-welfare-scheme-for-families-with-more-than-5-kids-7423641/|access-date=2021-07-28|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}
28 July – Supreme Court of India rejects Government of Kerala's appeal to withdraw cases against legislators involved in vandalism and ruckus of Kerala Legislative Assembly when the house was in budget session on 13 March 2015.{{Cite web|date=July 28, 2021|first1=Aneesha|last1=Mathur|first2= Sanjay|last2=Sharma|title=Supreme Court rejects Kerala's appeal to withdraw cases against LDF MLAs in Assembly ruckus case|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/law/story/supreme-court-kerala-govt-withdraw-cases-ldf-mlas-assembly-ruckus-1833610-2021-07-28|access-date=2021-08-01|website=India Today|language=en}}{{Cite news|last=Nair|first=C. Gouridasan|date=2015-03-13|title=Violence marks Kerala budget presentation|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-assembly-budget-presentation/article6989261.ece|access-date=2021-08-01|issn=0971-751X}}
30 July – a 24 year old Dental degree student from Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Kothamangalam was shot dead by a stalker in a paying guest facility at Nellikuzhi.{{Cite web|title=Dental college student shot dead at Kothamangalam|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2021/07/30/student-shot-dead-kothamangalam.html|access-date=2021-08-01|website=www.onmanorama.com}}
31 July – Kuthiran Tunnel in National Highway 544 was opened in the evening following an announcement by Nitin Gadkari through Twitter.{{Cite news|date=2021-08-01|title=One tunnel at Kuthiran opened for traffic|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/one-tunnel-at-kuthiran-opened-for-traffic/article35659928.ece|access-date=2021-08-01|issn=0971-751X}}
= August =
5 Aug – P. R. Sreejesh, part of India men's national field hockey team won Olympic bronze medal in 2020 Summer Olympics, Tokyo. He became the second Malayali to win an olympic medal after Manuel Frederick who was part of hockey team of 1972 Summer Olympics.{{Cite web|last=P|first=Anand|title='Sreejesh deserves all the credit; he is pride of Kerala,' says Olympian Sebastian Xavier|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/sports/sports-news/-sreejesh-deserves-all-the-credit-he-is-pride-of-kerala-says-olympian-sebastian-xavierolympics-india-sreejesh-kerala-sebastian-xavier-1.5886035|access-date=2021-08-09|website=Mathrubhumi|language=en}}
6 Aug – Kerala High Court observes that marital rape is a ground for divorce.{{Cite web|date=2021-08-07|title=Marital rape a good ground to claim divorce, says Kerala HC|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/marital-rape-a-good-ground-to-claim-divorce-says-kerala-hc-7442347/|access-date=2021-08-09|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}
9 Aug – a popular travel vloggers named E Bull Jet from Kannur was arrested by Kerala Police for creating ruckus in Motor vehicle department (MVD) office following MVD's decision to penalize vloggers for doing illegal modifications to their vehicle. The arrest of the Internet celebrities was followed by wide spread social media mob activity propagating threat and anger by youngsters.{{Cite web|date=2021-08-10|title=A caravan, an RTO ruckus and a threat: Why Kerala is talking about E Bull Jet brothers|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/caravan-rto-ruckus-and-threat-why-kerala-talking-about-e-bull-jet-brothers-153708|access-date=2021-08-13|website=The News Minute|language=en}}
17 Aug -
- former Director general of police, Lokanath Behera appointed as Chief executive officer of Kochi Metro.
- Indian Union Muslim League froze the women wing Haritha of Muslim Students Federation for speaking up on sexual harassment.{{Cite news|date=2021-08-17|title=IUML freezes Haritha State panel|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/iuml-freezes-haritha-state-panel/article35962733.ece|access-date=2021-08-21|issn=0971-751X}}{{Cite web|date=2021-08-17|title=Muslim League freezes women students' wing for speaking up on sexual harassment|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/muslim-league-freezes-women-students-wing-speaking-sexual-harassment-154029|access-date=2021-08-21|website=The News Minute|language=en}}
= September =
1 Sept – The jury of 29th Kerala State Television Award finds no Television serial worthy for the awards and announces no awards in the category.{{Cite web|title=Jury finds no serial worthy for Kerala State Television Awards|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2021/sep/02/jury-finds-no-serial-worthy-forkerala-state-television-awards-2353041.html|access-date=2021-09-12|website=The New Indian Express}}
4 Sept – Antony Raju, Minister of Transport, announces that Government of Kerala is exploring possibilities of opening Kerala State Beverages Corporation outlets in Kerala State Road Transport Corporation bus terminal complexes to raise extra revenue.{{Cite web|title=Kerala government mulls BEVCO outlets at KSRTC bus terminal complexes|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2021/sep/05/kerala-government-mulls-bevco-outlets-at-ksrtc-bus-terminal-complexes-2354570.html|access-date=2021-09-12|website=The New Indian Express}} Social media reacts to the plan with a flurry of Memes and Internet trolls.{{Cite web|title=Memes fly thick and fast amid spirited debate on move to open BEVCO outlets on KSRTC premises|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2021/09/06/memes-bevco-ksrtc-spirited-debate.html|access-date=2021-09-12|website=OnManorama}}
5 Sept – a 12-year-old boy died in Kozhikode following Nipah virus infection.{{Cite web|date=September 5, 2021|first=Disney|last=Tom |title=Nipah Virus in Kerala: 12-year-old dies of Nipah virus; all contacts traced, says health minister|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kozhikode/kerala-12-year-old-dies-of-nipah-virus-all-contacts-traced-says-health-minister/articleshow/85941439.cms|access-date=2021-09-06|website=The Times of India|language=en}}
8 Sept – the first batch of girl cadets takes admission to Sainik School, Kazhakootam. The batch comprises ten cadets selected from Kerala, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. Prior to this only girls who were children of staff were allowed admission in the school.{{Cite web|date=2021-09-08|title=First batch of girl cadets take admission in Sainik School Kazhakootam|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/news/first-batch-of-girl-cadets-take-admission-in-sainik-school-kazhakootam-101631090603439.html|access-date=2021-09-11|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}
9 Sept – the Bishop of Diocese of Pala Joseph Kallarangatt triggered a controversy in the state by making a remark that Christian girls are falling prey to Love Jihad and Narcotic Jihad.{{Cite web|date=2021-09-09|title=Love and narcotic jihad exists in Kerala, claims Catholic Bishop|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/in-other-news/090921/love-and-narcotic-jihad-exists-in-kerala-claims-catholic-bishop.html|access-date=2021-09-12|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en}}
10 Sept – controversy erupts in Kannur University over inclusion of works of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, Deendayal Upadhyaya and M. S. Golwalkar in the Master of Arts (Governance and Politics) curriculum.{{Cite web|date=September 11, 2021|first=Akshaya|last=Nath|title=Controversy erupts in Kannur University over MA Governance syllabus|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/news/story/controversy-erupts-in-kannur-university-over-ma-governance-syllabus-1851720-2021-09-11|access-date=2021-09-29|website=India Today|language=en}}
26 Sept – a con-artist named Monson Mavunkal from Cherthala was arrested by Kerala Police for swindling crores of rupees by selling fake antique artifacts.{{Cite web|date=September 28, 2021|first=Akshaya|last=Nath|title=Kerala: YouTuber Monson Mavunkal arrested for swindling Rs 10 crore by selling fake artefacts|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/kerala-youtuber-monson-mavunkal-arrested-fake-artefacts-1858168-2021-09-28|access-date=2021-09-29|website=India Today|language=en}}
= October =
1 Oct – a 22-year-old girl, who was a graduation student at St. Thomas College, Palai murdered by her classmate within college premises after an examination.{{Cite web|title=Chilling murder on campus: Classmate slashes girl's neck with paper-cutter in Kerala|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2021/10/01/girl-student-pala-st-thomas-college-killed-exam.html|access-date=2021-10-01|website=OnManorama}}
7 Oct - Supreme Court of India upheld the National Green Tribunal decision that stipulates 200 metres as minimum distance between quarries and residential buildings.{{Cite web |date=2021-10-23 |title=Quarries are forever |url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/columns/view-from-my-window/m-g-radhakrishnan-column-1.6112652 |access-date=2023-09-24 |website=English.Mathrubhumi |language=en}}
10 Oct- Diesel fuel prices breaches INR 100 mark in Kerala at parts of Thiruvananthapuram district and Idukki district.{{Cite web|title=Now, diesel price breaches Rs 100 per litre-mark in Kerala|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/news/business/2021/10/10/kerala-0diesel-price-cross-rs-100-per-litre-mark.html|access-date=2021-10-11|website=OnManorama}}
13 Oct – District Additional Sessions Court, Kollam which found the husband Sooraj guilty in the
14 Oct – Trivandrum International Airport is taken over by Adani Group from Airports Authority of India.{{Cite web|title=TVM International Airport to be taken over by Adani Group on Oct 14|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/tvm-international-airport-to-be-taken-over-by-adani-group-on-oct-14-adani-trivandrum-international-airport-limited-1.6079175|access-date=2021-10-13|website=Mathrubhumi|language=en}}
16 Oct – Heavy rains due to low pressure formed over Arabian Sea caused heavy rains in Southern Kerala along with landslides and flooding in Idukki district and Eastern parts of Kottayam district such as Mundakayam.{{Cite web|date=2021-10-17|title=Explained: What caused heavy rain and landslides over southern Kerala|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/what-caused-heavy-rain-and-landslides-over-southern-kerala-7575303/|access-date=2021-10-17|website=The Indian Express|language=en}} The landslides killed at least 42 people and caused damages to numerous houses.{{Cite news|date=2021-10-16|title=Rain havoc leaves 8 dead in Kerala; Army called in|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/rain-havoc-leaves-8-dead-in-kerala-army-called-out/article37031174.ece|access-date=2021-10-17|issn=0971-751X}} Shutters of several dams in Kerala including Kakki dam, Malampuzha Dam, Thenmala Dam, Neyyar Dam were opened following the rains.{{Cite web|date=September 21, 2020|title=Kerala: Several dams opened, heavy rains till Tuesday|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/several-dams-opened-heavy-rains-till-tuesday/articleshow/78223574.cms|access-date=2021-10-17|website=The Times of India|language=en}}
21 Oct – An All India Students Federation women leader alleges casteist abuse and sexual assault against her by Students' Federation of India members during clashes between AISF and SFI at Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala during senate elections.{{Cite web|date=2021-10-23|title=AISF woman leader alleges sexual assault by SFI activists|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/aisf-woman-leader-alleges-sexual-assault-sfi-activists-156824|access-date=2021-10-23|website=The News Minute|language=en}}
22 Oct – a 22-year-old mother from Peroorkada named Anupama, claims that her three-day-old new born, born out of wedlock was allegedly kidnapped by her father P S Jayachandran who is a Communist Party of India (Marxist) local committee member, and given for illegal adoption without consent. The mother of the kid, Anupama Chandran was a Students' Federation of India activist belonging to Ezhava community and the biological father of the kid Ajith Kumar is a Democratic Youth Federation of India activist and Dalit Christian.{{Cite web|title=CPIM leader's daughter alleges parents took away her child, launches hunger strike in front of Kerala Secretariat|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2021/oct/23/cpim-leaders-daughter-alleges-parents-took-away-her-child-launches-hunger-strike-in-front-of-keral-2374817.html|access-date=2021-10-23|website=The New Indian Express}}{{Cite web|last=OJ|first=Dheepthi|date=2021-10-21|title=Complaint to Brinda Karat on Missing Baby. CPI(M) Kerala Link in Dubious Case?|url=https://www.thequint.com/news/politics/kerala-couple-anupama-ajith-missing-child-cpim-jayachandran-forceful-abduction-brinda-karat-ammathottil|access-date=2021-10-23|website=TheQuint|language=en}}
30 Oct – Bineesh Kodiyeri, son of Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Kodiyeri Balakrishnan who was jailed at Central Prison, Bangalore in October 2020 in connection with Prevention of Money Laundering Act violations and 2020 Bengaluru drug case released following bail order from Karnataka High Court.{{Cite web|title=Bineesh Kodiyeri released from Bengaluru central jail after one year|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2021/oct/31/bineesh-kodiyeri-released-from-bengaluru-central-jail-after-one-year-2377856.html|access-date=2021-11-21|website=The New Indian Express}}
= November =
5 Nov – The Mohanlal starrer Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea is announced for OTT release. There was an ongoing tussle between Film producer Antony Perumbavoor and theatre owners due to producers decision to go with OTT release by violating pre-existing commitment for theatrical release that could not be honoured due to COVID-19 pandemic.{{Cite news|date=2021-11-05|title=It's OTT release for Marakkar...|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/its-ott-release-for-marakkar/article37342458.ece|access-date=2021-11-22|issn=0971-751X}}{{Cite web|title=OTT vs theatres: Mollywood faces battle for film viewership|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2021/nov/08/ott-vs-theatres-mollywood-faces-battle-for-film-viewership-2380704.html|access-date=2021-11-22|website=The New Indian Express}}
9 Nov – A video of an Islamic cleric performing Fatiha Jalana ritual (blowing air into the first plate of food to make it holy before serving it to guests) surfaces in Twitter as cleric spitting into food to make it Halal. This sparked controversy that halal food served in Kerala is
11 Nov – Kerala High Court quashes the appointment of wife of A. N. Shamseer as Asst. Professor in Kannur University.{{Cite web|title=Kerala HC quashes appointment of Thalassery MLA Shamsheer's wife in Kannur University|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2018/nov/15/kerala-hc-quashes-appointment-of-thalassery-mla-shamsheers-wife-in-kannur-university-1898678.html|access-date=2021-12-15|website=The New Indian Express}}
15 Nov – A Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh worker hacked to death allegedly by workers of Social Democratic Party of India.{{Cite web|date=2021-11-15|title=RSS worker hacked to death in Kerala, role of SDPI suspected: Police|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/rss-worker-hacked-to-death-in-kerala-role-of-sdpi-suspected-police-101637000904581.html|access-date=2021-12-20|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}
18 Nov – Travancore Devaswom board submits before Kerala High Court that the ongoing Social media campaign which alleges usage of Halal Jaggery in prasadam served at Sabarimala temple as baseless and malicious.{{Cite web|date=2021-11-18|title=Reports of 'Halal Jaggery' in Sabarimala Prasadam Baseless, Travancore Devaswom Board Tells Kerala HC|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/travancore-devaswom-board-takes-legal-action-over-fake-propaganda-about-sabarimala-temple-prasadam-4457381.html|access-date=2021-11-22|website=News18|language=en}}
20 Nov – For a first time, the existing vice-chancellor of Kannur University, Prof. Gopinath Raveendran gets reappointment for a second term.{{Cite web|title=Governor reappoints Kannur University VC Gopinath Raveendran for a second term|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/governor-reappoints-kannur-university-vc-gopinath-raveendran-for-a-second-term-kerala-university-vc-1.6205231|access-date=2021-12-15|website=Mathrubhumi|language=en}}
22 Nov – a 21-year-old student of law, Mofiya Parveen from Aluva commits suicide following domestic harassment from husband and insult from Police officer during conciliatory talks.{{Cite web|last=TK|first=Smitha|date=2021-11-25|title=Mofiya Suicide: Who Are You to Teach Me Law, the Cop Asked Her, Alleges Father|url=https://www.thequint.com/news/india/kerala-mofiya-parveen-suicide-law-police-sudheer-father-dilshad-congress-protest-dowry-harassment|access-date=2021-11-27|website=TheQuint|language=en}}
23 Nov – Genetic testing by Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology confirms that Anupama Chandran and Ajith Kumar as biological parents of the baby boy in Peroorkada Adoption row.{{Cite news|last=Sudhi|first=K. s|date=2021-11-23|title=DNA tests confirm Anupama, Ajith are biological parents of the baby given in adoption|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/dna-tests-confirm-anupama-ajith-are-biological-parents-of-the-baby-given-in-adoption/article37641959.ece|access-date=2021-11-27|issn=0971-751X}}
26 Nov –
- Kerala got ranked as the state with the least Poverty in NITI Aayog's Multidimensional Poverty Index.{{Cite web|title=Kerala given best rating in Niti Aayog's poverty index|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2021/11/26/niti-aayog-multidimensional-poverty-index.html|access-date=2021-11-27|website=OnManorama}}
- Income Tax Department conducts raids on Malayalam cinema producers Antony Perumbavoor, Listin Stephen and Anto Joseph.{{Cite web|title=I-T sleuths raid offices of Antony Perambavoor, Anto Joseph, Liston Stephen|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/i-t-sleuths-raid-offices-of-antony-perambavoor-anto-joseph-liston-stephen-income-tax-1.6214665|access-date=2021-11-27|website=Mathrubhumi|language=en}}
= December =
1 Dec – Kerala Police reveals that the death of two models in a car crash at Kochi was after a drug addict named Saiju Thankachan chased them from No. 18 Hotel Fort Kochi with intentions to attack them.{{Cite web|title=Kerala Models Killed In Car Crash Were Chased By Drug Addict: Police|url=https://www.ndtv.com/kerala-news/kerala-news-kerala-models-killed-in-car-crash-were-chased-by-drug-addict-police-2633496|access-date=2021-12-15|website=NDTV.com}}
2 Dec – A Communist Party of India (Marxist) local secretary was killed by assailants in Thiruvalla.{{Cite web|title=Kerala: CPI(M) local secretary killed, police say 11 stab wounds found on his body; 4 arrested|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/india/kerala/article/kerala-cpim-local-secretary-killed-party-blames-rss-police-say-11-stab-wounds-found-on-his-body/837435|access-date=2021-12-20|website=www.timesnownews.com|language=en}}
6 Dec – A higher secondary student from Kollam district through his article written in Kerala Sasthra Sahithya Parishad publication, refutes Pseudoscientific claims and false information spread by Alexander Jacob IPS in a speech given to students.{{Cite web|last=arunraj|title=Alexander Jacob : 'ഹാർവാർഡ് അപാരത' അഭിരാമിനെ അഭിനന്ദിച്ചും സ്വയം ന്യായീകരിച്ചും അലക്സാണ്ടർ ജേക്കബ്|url=https://www.asianetnews.com/kerala-news/alexander-jacob-controversial-harward-university-claim-former-dgp-appreciates-abhiram-arun-r3paq6|access-date=2021-12-15|website=Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd|language=ml}}{{Cite web|title=കിഴക്ക് ദിശയുടെ ഗുണഗണങ്ങള്, വിവരം ലഭിച്ചത് യൂട്യൂബില് നിന്ന്; മറുപടിയുമായി അലക്സാണ്ടര് ജേക്കബ്|url=https://www.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/alexander-jacob-explanations-in-controversial-remarks-about-harvard-university-1.6247817|access-date=2021-12-15|website=Mathrubhumi|language=en}}
8 Dec – Governor of Kerala Arif Mohammad Khan writes a letter to Chief minister of Kerala in which he conveys his dissent towards political interference in administration of Universities and Higher Education in Kerala.{{Cite web|date=December 14, 2021|first=Jeemon|last=Jacob|title=What's behind the Pinarayi- Kerala governor standoff over vice-chancellor appointments|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india-today-insight/story/what-s-behind-the-pinarayi-kerala-governor-standoff-over-vice-chancellor-appointments-1887819-2021-12-14|access-date=2021-12-15|website=India Today|language=en}}
15 Dec – Balussery Government Girls Higher Secondary School in Kozhikode district implemented a Gender neutral uniform for its students. Muslim organizations protested against this move.{{Cite web|date=2021-12-15|title=Kerala school implements gender neutral uniform, Muslim groups protest|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/kerala-school-implements-gender-neutral-uniform-muslim-groups-protest-158788|access-date=2021-12-15|website=The News Minute|language=en}}
16 Dec – E. Sreedharan announced that he is quitting active politics.{{Cite web|date=2021-12-16|title='Metroman' E Sreedharan quits active politics|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/metroman-e-sreedharan-quits-active-politics-158809|access-date=2021-12-18|website=The News Minute|language=en}}
17 Dec – a 22-year-old girl named Krishnapriya was killed by stabbing and setting ablaze by a 30 year old RSS affiliated youth and stalker named Nandakumar at Thikkodi, Kozhikode district. The killer also died on the following day succumbing to burns.{{Cite web|title=Krishna Priya was stabbed before youth set her ablaze and lit himself, both die|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2021/12/18/youth-who-set-ablaze-panchayat-office-staff-in-kozhikode-dies.html|access-date=2021-12-22|website=OnManorama}}
18 Dec - An internal mail leaked from Kerala Medical Services Corp Ltd reveals massive corruptions and misappropriation that has taken place under the garb of emergency purchase in the organisation during COVID-19 pandemic in India.{{Cite web|title=Explosive email reveals corruption, shady deals in Kerala Medical Services Corp|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2021/12/18/explosive-email-reveals-corruption-shady-deals-in-kerala-medical.html|access-date=2022-01-11|website=OnManorama}}
19 Dec – Social Democratic Party of India state secretary and a Bharatiya Janata Party OBC Morcha leader were brutally murdered in a span of less than 12 hours by assailants in separate incidents in Alappuzha.{{Cite news|last=|first=|date=2021-12-19|title=Twin political murders rock Kerala's Alappuzha|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/twin-political-murders-rock-keralas-alappuzha/article37992720.ece|access-date=2021-12-20|issn=0971-751X}}
22 Dec – Kerala High Court orders Government of Kerala to pay Rs. 1.5 lakh as compensation to an 8-year-old girl who was humiliated by Pink Police at Attingal on August.{{Cite web|date=2021-12-22|title=Kerala HC orders Rs 1.5 lakh compensation to girl publicly humiliated by pink police|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/kerala-hc-orders-rs-15-lakh-compensation-girl-publicly-humiliated-pink-police-159043|access-date=2021-12-22|website=The News Minute|language=en}}
25 Dec – Violent clashes by migrant labourers at labour camp of Anna Kitex Group in Kizhakkambalam. Certain labourers attacked Kerala Police and torch the official vehicle.{{Cite web|date=2021-12-26|title=Kitex workers in Kerala clash with police on Christmas, 150 detained|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/kitex-workers-kerala-clash-police-christmas-150-detained-159171|access-date=2021-12-28|website=The News Minute|language=en}}
Deaths
= January =
3 - Anil Panachooran, poet and lyricist.
31 – C. V. Jacob, owner of Synthite Group.{{Cite web|title=CV Jacob, pioneer of Kerala's value-added spice industry, passes away|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2021/jan/31/cv-jacob-pioneer-of-keralas-value-added-spice-industry-passes-away-2257593.html|access-date=2021-07-04|website=The New Indian Express}}
= March =
5 – M. G. George Muthoot, entrepreneur.
= April =
5 – P. Balachandran, writer and actor.{{Cite web|date=April 5, 2021|first=Nairita|last=Mukherjee|title=Malayalam actor P Balachandran dies at 69|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/malayalam-actor-p-balachandran-dies-at-69-1787188-2021-04-05|access-date=2021-07-03|website=India Today|language=en}}
= May =
3 – R. Balakrishna Pillai, 86, politician.
4 – Mela Reghu, 60, actor.{{Cite web|title=Actor Mela Raghu passes away|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/movie-news/actor-mela-raghu-passes-away-1.5639552|access-date=2021-07-28|website=Mathrubhumi|language=en|archive-date=2021-05-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210504064944/https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/movie-news/actor-mela-raghu-passes-away-1.5639552|url-status=dead}}
5 – Philipose Mar Chrysostom Mar Thoma, 103, patriarch of Mar Thoma Syrian Church.
10 – Dennis Joseph, 63, Screenwriter.
11 – K. R. Gouri Amma, 101, politician{{Cite web|last=Krishnakumar|first=R.|title=K.R. Gouri Amma: Death of a red star|url=https://frontline.thehindu.com/other/obituary/death-of-a-red-star/article34563244.ece|access-date=2021-07-03|website=Frontline|language=en}}
- Madampu Kunjukuttan, 79, actor and elephant Ayurveda practitioner.
= June =
14 - Thaika Shuaib, 90, Arwi language proponent and scholar.
18 – S. Ramesan Nair, 73, lyricist.
= July =
10 – P. K. Warrier, 101, Ayurvedic practitioner.
12 – Paulose II, 74, primate of Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church.
16 – Perumpuzha Gopalakrishnan, 89, lyricist writer and CPI leader
22 – K. T. S. Padannayil, 88, actor
= August =
6 - P.S. Banerjee, 41, folk artist.{{Cite web|title=Cartoonist and folklore singer P S Banerjee dies|url=https://keralakaumudi.com/en/news/news.php?id=611479&u=|access-date=2021-08-06|website=Keralakaumudi Daily|language=en}}
9 – Saranya Sasi, 35, actress.{{Cite web|title=Saranya Sasi passes away after battling cancer for 9 years|url=https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2021/08/09/saranya-sasi-passes-away-after-battling-cancer.html|access-date=2021-08-09|website=OnManorama}}
19 – O. M. Nambiar, 89, athletic coach of P. T. Usha.
21 – Chithra (actress), 56.
27 – Noushad, 55, Chef and Film producer.{{Cite web|title=Film producer and chef Naushad passes away|url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/movie-news/film-producer-and-chef-naushad-passes-away-naushad-noushad-big-chef-naushad-1.5948011|access-date=2021-08-27|website=Mathrubhumi|language=en}}
= September =
13 – Rizabawa, 54, actor.
16 – Poonthura Siraj, 57, Vice chairman of Peoples Democratic Party.{{Cite news|date=2021-09-16|title=Poonthura Siraj dead|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/poonthura-siraj-dead/article36499611.ece|access-date=2022-01-22|issn=0971-751X}}
17 - Thanu Padmanabhan, 64, theoretical physicist.
= October =
11- Nedumudi Venu, 73, actor.
= November =
26 – Bichu Thirumala, 79, Lyricist
= December =
22 – P. T. Thomas, 70, Politician