Kochi: A top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative, Saifullah Khalid, alias “Vinode Kumar,” was killed by unidentified assailants in Pakistan’s Sindh province, media reports said.Khalid was a key conspirator in the 2005 Indian Science Congress (ISC) attack in Bangalore, the 2006 attack on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) headquarters in Nagpur and the 2008 CRPF camp assault …
Kochi: A top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative, Saifullah Khalid, alias “Vinode Kumar,” was killed by unidentified assailants in Pakistan’s Sindh province, media reports said.Khalid was a key conspirator in the 2005 Indian Science Congress (ISC) attack in Bangalore, the 2006 attack on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) headquarters in Nagpur and the 2008 CRPF camp assault …
Kochi: A major blaze erupted at a textile showroom near the new Mofussil Bus Stand in Kozhikode on Sunday evening.The building in which the textiles shop is located is owned by the Kozhikode Municipal Corporation.Fire and rescue teams from different units were engaged in dousing the fire while all shop workers and customers were moved …
New Pope takes chargeKochi: The new Pope Leo XIV became the first American-born of the Global Catholic Church to take charge as Pope with a Mass in St. Peter’s Square in Rome on Sunday.Thousands of people, including dozens of world leaders and European royalty were present on the occasion.Speaking in Italian, the Pope Leo XIV …
Kochi: Seventeen people were killed in a massive fire in a building near Charminar in Hyderabad this morning.While the cause of the fire is still being investigated, a short circuit is suspected to have triggered the blaze.The area has decades old jewellery shops located in a congested manner.The bodies have been sent to hospitals.The Prime …
Kochi: US multinational tech firm Apple Inc has damned US President Donald Trump’s suggestion to make iPhones in the US instead of India.Reiterating its ‘Make in India’ commitment,Apple said it wanted to make the country a major manufacturing base.It assured that Apple’s investment plans for India are intact.India produced about 15 percent of its annual …
Kochi: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) encountered failure in the launching of its 101st satellite, EOS-09, aboard the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C61) on Sunday.The PSLV-C61, carrying an Earth Observation Satellite, named as EOS-09, was aimed at putting a Sun Synchronous Polar Orbit (SSPO).According to the ISRO Chief, the performance was normal till the …
Kochi: A campaign against use of narcotics “Kick Drugs” was organised by Kerala government and Sports department at Thodupuzha Soccer School on Saturday.The event is being organised under the auspices of Idukki District Football Association (IDFA).Idukki District Sports Council (IDSC) Secretary Shakimon P A inaugurated the event by kicking off a penalty shootout.IDFA President Saleemkutty, …
Kochi: ED Assistant Director Shekhar Kumar, was among four booked by the Department of Vigilance and Anti Corruption for allegedly trying to defraud a cashew businessman in a FEMA violation case on Saturday, media reports said.The businessman was summoned by the Directorate of Enforcement ED in 2024 accusing him of violating the Foreign Exchange Management …
Kochi: The visit of prominent sports personalities like Shiny Wilson, K P Thomas and Wilson Cherian at the summer coaching camp at Thodupuzha Soccer School, boosted the confidence of the children attending the camp.Padmashree and Dronacharya award winner K P Thomas, Padmasree Shiny Wilson and Arjuna awardee Wilson Cherian.They exhorted the students to work hard, …
Kochi: Former Kerala minister G Sudhakaran of the CPM has been booked for allegedly forging postal ballots in the Alappuzha constituency in the 1989 Lok Sabha elections.He allegedly said that he had tampered the ballots in favour of the CPM candidate.The case has been registered under various Sections.The police action was based on the direction …
Kochi: Senior Congress leader Chidambaram has said that 2029 elections are critical.In a book release function, he said“…if the 2029 general elections take a decisive turn to strengthen the BJP, we are beyond repair,” he said.His remarks apparently referred to the Congress-led opposition against which he said its future was bleak.Chidambaram said he wished to …
Kochi: Former Union Minister P Chidambaram’s controversial remarks over the future of the bloc led by his party has put the party in a soup, media reports said.Chidambaram expressed concern over the future of the INDIA bloc in which his party is the major ally.Speaking at the launch of Contesting Democratic Deficit, a book by …
ochi: Former Union Minister P Chidambaram’s controversial remarks over the future of the bloc led by his party has put the party in a soup, media reports said.Chidambaram expressed concern over the future of the INDIA bloc in which his party is the major ally.Speaking at the launch of Contesting Democratic Deficit, a book by …
Kochi: A vicar of a church in Pathiyaram, Erumapetty, in Thrissur was found dead in his bedroom on Wednesday, media reports said.The deceased Fr Leo Puthur (32), a native of Perinchery, was vicar of St Joseph’s church.Fr Leo had become vicar at the church on October 22.The sacristan went to the vicar’s residence in connection …
Kochi: A vicar of a church in Pathiyaram, Erumapetty, in Thrissur was found dead in his bedroom on Wednesday, media reports said.The deceased Fr Leo Puthur (32), a native of Perinchery, was vicar of St Joseph’s church.Fr Leo had become vicar at the church on October 22.The sacristan went to the vicar’s residence in connection …
Kochi: Senior CPM leader G Sudhakaran deposed before the Ambalapuzha Tehsildar Anvar S on Thursday on the veteran left leader’s alleged remarks that he tampered with postal ballots during the 1989 general elections, Manorama said.Anwar, who is the Assistant Electoral Registration Officer, recorded Sudhakaran’s statement which is likely to be submitted to District Collector V …
Kochi: Purnam Kumar Shaw, a Border Security Force (BSF) soldier was handed over to Indian authorities at the check post in Attari today, media reports said.Kumar was detained by Pakistan after he inadvertently crossed the International Border last month.He entered home at the check post in Attari.Purnam Kumar Shaw, 40, who was in the custody …
Kochi: Idukki District Football Association (IDFA) has called applications from football referees.There will be theory, practical tests followed by physical fitness test.For details contact Idukki district Football Association secretary M H Sajeev at 9446805417.
Kochi: International Volleyball star and a retired top cop S Gopinath visited summer vacation class at Thodupuzha Soccer school (TSS) on Wednesday.He imparted to the budding players the importance of sports for leaving a meaningful life.He also reminded the children about the duties of sportsmen towards society.He felicitated the students.
