Kochi: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has decided to not contest the Thrikkakara By Election to be held on May 31.This was started by AAP state convener P C Cyriac at a press conference here.He said that the AAP central leadership is in favour of focussing its firepower in the assembly election.It would also contest …
Kochi: LDF Thrikkakara candidate Dr Jo Joseph cut a sorry figure when a person countered his claim that he was with the survivor of actor abuse case.Cardiologist Dr Joseph walked into the venue of people’s campaign seeking Justice for the survivor to extend his support for the movement being held at Vanji Square here.Filmmaker Byju …
Kochi: Over a couple of centuries old Thrissur Pooram, perhaps a unique example of a human – animal union, underscores the importance of protecting the environment in the name of festivities.Touted to have started in the end of 18th century, the pooram has been luring tourists from around the world to witness the mesmerizing moments …
Kochi: Indian Railways have increased more facilities for people going to see Thrissur Pooram on May 10 and 11.Many trains will stop at Poonkkunnam on both directions on these days.Ernakulam-Kannur Inter city express, Ernakulam-Kannur Executive express, Tirunelveli-Palakkad Palaruvu express, Mangalore-Nagercoil Parasuram express.Facilities like additional ticket counters will function in Thrissur. The second entrance at Thrissur …
Kochi: Strict measures have been taken by the district administration and police to ensure safe conduct of Thrissur Pooram, being held in its normal format after a gap of two years. The sample fireworks will be held from 7 pm while restrictions are in place to ensure safety on Sunday. There will be only regulated …
Kochi: The postmortem of the body of vlogger and youtuber Rifa Mehnu, 20, will shed more light into her death.The police and the medical team are engaged in the process. She was buried at the Juma Masjid Kabristan at Pavandoor in Kerala’s Kasaragod district.The postmortem was not carried out earlier as her husband Mehnas (Mehnu), …
Kochi: The rape accused film personality Vijay Babu’s illegal financial dealings under the shield of his Friday Film House is being probed by the investigation team.The survivor had given a statement against him in this connection, reports said.Investigation is on into allegations that Vijay used prospective actresses to woo rich NRIs to invest in his …
Kochi: Insatiable 75-year-old former Union Minister K V Thomas of Congress has lost all political decency to stoop to the level of backstabbing Congress at a time when the party is in crisis.The party gave him much more than he really deserved and still Thomas is not happy even at this stage of his life, …
Kochi: BJP today accused Kerala government for going soft with Islamic hardliners in the state. The state has become a fertile ground for Islamic fundamentalism, Party president J P Nadda said at a function in Kozhikode. The government makes it appear that it is treating all equally which is not true, he said. The people …
Kochi: A section of the debt-ridden Kerala State Transport Corporation (KSRTC) will go on a 24-hour strike from Thursday midnight protesting against delay in getting their wages.The decision was taken after the talks between the unions and government remained inconclusive at Thiruvananthapuram.The management’s promise to pay the salary on May 21 was rejected by the …
Kochi: Cardiologist Dr Jo Joseph will be the LDF candidate in Thrikkakara by election to be held on May 31.A resident of Thrikkakara constituency, Dr Joseph is a writer and social worker and is associated with a private hospital.He had contributed in a big way during the floods in 2018, CPM leader E P Jayarajan …
Kochi: The Congress today announced late P T Thomas’ wife Uma Thomas as the UDF candidate at Thrikkakara by-elections even as differences in party surfaced on the decision.Dominic Presentation had sent enough feelers to the party to field him from the place but was humbly rejected by the party. A sulking Dominic was brought round …
Kochi: The CBI today collected evidence at Kerala Chief Minister’s official residence Cliff House at Thiruvananthapuram in connection with the alleged sexual abuse case against former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy of Congress. The CBI special team reached the place and carried out the raid after taking prior permission from the state government. The complainant came …
Kochi: In a major announcement, Twenty20 and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) have decided to field a candidate in the Thrikkakara by elections on May 31.The Kizhakkambalam-based Twenty20, floated by world’s leading readymade exporter Sabu Jacob, held talks with AAP national convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Aravind Kejriwal in this regard.A decision on the candidate will …
Kochi: Santosh Trophy is the name that would make people nostalgic as it send football lovers to the era when many of them perhaps had little knowledge of popular events like FIFA World cup, UEFA Championships League, UEFA European championship as telecommunication and satellite system then was archaich. Much water has flown since then and …
Kochi: The selection trial for admission to Thodupuzha Soccer School hostel will be held at school ground at Achankavala on May 7.The selection is open for students of class eighth standard to Plus One for the period 2022-23 academic year.The selection trial will be held at 9 am.Excelling students in football will be considered for …
Kochi: Thrikkakara assembly bye poll necessitated following the death of Congress leader P T Thomas will be held on May 31.Counting of votes will be held on June 3.The Election Commission will issue notification on May 4.Nominations can be filed till May 11. Last day of withdrawal is May 16.The Election Commission decided this on …
Kochi: National Women’s Commission (NWC) is on a collision course with the LDF government on the Justice Hema Commission report which has been gathering dust in Thiruvananthapuram for the last two and a half years.Expressing concern over the Left government’s difficulty in making the report public, NWC chairperson Rekha Sharma has shot a letter to …
Kochi: With sexual abuse allegations rocking Malayalam film industry, Kerala government is working is all set to bring a law to deal with the issue.The draft of the law is ready and the government is aiming to bring the law in force, Kerala Culture and Film minister Saji Cheriyan told reporters.The government is going to …
Kochi: Former Government Chief Whip P C George today secured bail in a hate speech case made at Ananthapuri Hindu Mahasammelanam at Thiruvananthapuram on April 29.The JFCM court at Vanchiyoor, which was conducted in the magistrate’s House, directed George against influencing witnesses and making hate speeches.Police had sought police custody claiming that giving bail at …
