Kochi: Cultural capital Thrissur is one city that is not shy of trying novel ways to implement ideas that turns out to be a major success. One such project successful tried by ThrissurCorporation is leasing out of the dull looking Vadakke stand to South Indian Bank which has meticulously converted it into a lovely little …
Kochi: Elections to five states will be held in seven phases from February 10 to March 7, the Election Commission of India announced on Saturday. The results would be announced on March 10. A total of 18.34 crore voters will exercise their franchise to elect representatives from 690 constituencies. Model code of conduct has come …
Kochi: The left government is organising a roadshow on January 7 to woo investors to Kerala from Telangana even as Kerala is worried over the aggressive trade unions in the state. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is leading a team of top bureaucrats to attract investment. Pinarayi, who is in Hyderabad in connection with a …
Kochi: Late Congress leader P T Thomas had a financial liability of over Rs 75 lakh which should be cleared by the party, UDF Ernakulam district chairman Dominic Presentation said. However, the party has not yet made any official statement regarding this. This would be a great tribute toThomas, who passed away last month, media …
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Kochi: Kerala has moved the Supreme Court seeking more time to complete trial of the actor abuse case in the wake of new revelations made against actor Dileep, media reports said. As the Supreme Court had directed the trial court to complete the case by February 16, the new revelations made by Dileep’s associate and …
Kochi: In a major security breach, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was stuck up on a flyover as protesters blocked his way at Hussainiwala in Ferozepur in Punjab on Wednesday. Modi landed at Bhatinda and decided to take road to offer tributes at the National Martyrs Memorial at Hussainiwala as the climate was not favourable for …
Rameshwaram: Despite failing to address some issues of tourists, Tamil Nadu has done well in providing budget accommodation for tourists, at least in Rameshwaram. As the flow of tourists to Rameshwaram is on a constant increase, the demand for accomodation has surged simultaneously helping private lodges to make hay while the sun shines. Tamil Nadu …
Kochi: The actor assault case victim has appealed to the Chief Minister to order a further probe into the case in the wake of the resignation of two prosecutors and new revelations made by a director against Dileep. Expressing fear over the dilution of the case, she said the disclosure made by director Balachandra Kumar …
Kochi: Bharatiya Vyapari Vyavasayi Sangham (BVVS) formed a reception committee in connection with its state conference to be held at Thrissur on February 20. The reception committee was formed at a function held at the Thrissur Sahitya Academy Vyloppilly hall the other day. BVVS State President Sadhasivan presided. State general secretary G S Mani inaugurated …
Kochi: A bus driver was sentenced to 190 years and the bus owner to 10 years in jail by a Madhya Pradesh court for causing the death of 22 passengers in a road accident in 2015. The court sentenced the 47-year-old Shamshuddin for 10 years jail on each of the 19 charges made against him …
Rameshwaram: The seashore of Rameswaram island sports a scary look as thousands converge everyday to offer tributes to the departed souls agnitheertham amidst increasing threats of Corona. People from different parts of the globe reach here to perform the rites under the belief that it would help the childless to beget offsprings, departed souls escape …
Rameshwaram: A mighty sum for a new temple at Ayodhya but only a pittance for the Ram Temple at Rameshwaram. Over Rs 330 crore for a multi phased project to expand 3000 sq feet area to five lakh sq feet in Kashi Vishwanath temple in UP but no projects to improve facilities for lakhs of …
Kochi: Virat Kohli became the first Indian Captain to win two tests in Africa when India thrashed the Proteas by 113 runs in Centurion in South Africa today. Kohli also became the first Asian to win a test in Centurion, media reports said. Rahul Dravid and M S Dhoni have won one test each in …
Kochi: A 68-year-old fish vendor was sentenced to triple life imprisonment by a Thrissur court for raping and impregnating a minor. The fast track court in Kunnamkulam also slapped a penalty of Rs 1.5 lakh on Krishnankutty who raped the victim when she went to his place to buy fish in 2015, media reports said. …
Kochi: Three persons have been detained in connection with the murder of BJP OBC Morcha Kerala state secretary Renjit Sreenivasan, media reports said. Two of them were expected to be arrested as police have evidence of their direct involvement in the crime. They were detained by the police a few days back and were being …
Kochi: Afghanistan has imposed a ban on women traveling long distances without a male relative.Women can travel upto 72 kms alone, reports quoting a government spokesman said. Women hitchhikers without veils are not permitted to seek lift from the public in their vehicles, the spokesman said. The government has published guidelines in this regard. Women …
Kochi: Night curfew is back in force in Kerala from December 30 to January 2 in view of increase in Omicron cases in the state. The travel restrictions would begin from 10 pm to 5 am, a meeting presided by the Chief Minister at Thiruvananthapuram resolved. There would be no relaxation in restrictions during December …
Kochi: Actor Salman Khan was bitten by a non poisonous snake a day before his birthday at his Panvel farm house in Mumbai, media reports said. The mega star was in the farm house named after his sister Arpita Khan Sharma when the snake bit on his hand on Christmas day, the reports said. He …
Kochi: Police ran to safety when migrant workers from places including North Eastern states bashed them midnight last night near Kochi on Saturday. The police team rushed to the place after getting information about a clash between the inebriated workers at Kizhakkambalam, media reports said. As soon as the police control team reached the spot, …
Kochi: Christmas celebration in a dargah in Pallivasal in Idukki, is something not known to many. This practice has been followed for several centuries now at the Shaikh Peer Mohammad Dargah Shareef situated inside Pallivasal Tea Factory on the Kochi- Dhanushkodi National Highway. The authorities of the Kaaliamman temple nearby organise events at the shrine …
