Kochi: The nun, who accused Bishop Franco Mullackkal of raping her multiple times, flayed the Left front government of not providing legal help to challenge the court verdict acquitting the Bishop.Speaking to Asianet News on Good morning Kerala on Saturday, the nun said the financial condition of her and other nuns who supported her was …
Kochi: Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has registered an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) against those accused in the gold robbery case in Sabarimala.ED joint Director is heading the probe. The investigation will focus on a single case against all those booked by the crime branch.The ECIR registered by …
Kochi: Sabarimala Thantri Kantararu rajivaru was arrested by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) set up by the High Court of Kerala today, Asianet News reported.The SIT questioned Mohanaru for long hours in connection with the gold loot from the hill shrine.Over ten accused have been arrested in connection with the case.Prime accused Unnikrishnan Potti got …
Kochi: Four Sabarimala pilgrims were killed and seven injured in a road accident near the Kora region close to the Vasanthanarasapura Industrial Area in Karnataka’s Tumakuru district on Friday, media reports said.Eleven pilgrims, including a six year old girl, died when their vehicle collided with a stationary vehicle.They were returning home after visiting the hill …
Kochi: Directorate of Enforcement’s (ED) Deputy Director P Radhakrishnan has been fired from service due to allegations including bribery, media reports said.The Finance Ministry showed him the door after an internal probe into the allegations proved genuine.Radhakrishnan, an officer hailing from Kerala, investigated the sensational diplomatic gold smuggling case in 2020 when Kerala Chief Minister’s …
Kochi: Over Rs 4.5 lakh in cash was recovered from the possession of a beggar Anil Kishore died in a road accident in Kerala’s Alappuzha district.The money was found in a container recovered from his possession on Monday.Kishore suffered injuries in a road accident and was admitted to a hospital by the people.Kishore, who left …
Kochi: Noted biotechnologist,Madhav Gadgil, 84, passed away in Pune on Wednesday night, media reports said.Gadgil, who was the founder of the Centre for Ecological Sciences, also served as a member of the Scientific Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India.Gadgil was appointed chairman of the Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel (WGEEP), in 2010 by …
Kochi: Idukki district boys under 20 football team selection trials will be held at 8 a.m at Thodupuzha Soccer School grounds on September 11.The selected team will participate in the State under 20 championship.Those born between 01/01/2007 and 31/12/2009 are eligible to attend the selection.For details contact 8606364223,|9446805417Sanjeev M H, Secretary, District Football Association.
Kochi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended new year greetings to Israeli Premier Benjamin Netanyahu. Modi discussed ways to strengthen strategic partnership between the two countries. Modi received a call from the Israeli Prime Minister who also shared an update on the Gaza Peace Plan, the Hindu reported.The two leaders warmly exchanged New Year …
Kochi: Former Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) president A Padmakumar’s Bail was rejected by Kollam Vigilance Court on Wednesday in connection with the gold loot from the Sabarimala temple.The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the cases informed the High Court on Tuesday it had found a “larger plan” by the accused to dismantle other gold-cladded plates …
Kochi: The Madras High Court on Tuesday permitted the lighting of the Karthigai Deepam at the Deepathoon stone pillar atop the Thiruparankundram hillock rejecting Tamil Nadu government and temple authorities objections, media reports said.Upholding the single judge’s order,a Division Bench of the Madurai bench sharply criticising what it described as exaggerated and politically driven fears …
Kochi: The CBI has summoned Tamil actor Vijay on January 12 in connection with the Karur Stampede case of September 27, 2025, which claimed 41lives.The stampede occurred during a TVK political rally in Veluswamypuram, Karur district addressed by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) founder Vijay.The CBI probe agency had questioned and recorded statements of top TVK …
Kochi: Supreme Court today rejected former Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) member K P Shankardas’ plea seeking to remove High Court of Kerala’s remarks against him in Sabarimala gold loot case.Delivering the verdict, the Apex Court observed that those who were in the helm of the TDB in 2019 when the heist took place cannot wash …
Kochi: The Supreme Court today rejected bail to former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student leader, Umar Khalid, and software engineer and activist Sharjeel Imam involved in February 2020 riots in the national capital.The Supreme Court upheld prosecution’sclaim opposing the bail to the accused.However, the Apex Court granted bail to Gulfisha Fatima, Meeran Haider, Shifa Ur …
Kochi: Kerala Vigilance has sought a CBI probe into Kerala Opposition Leader V D Satheesan of Congress over the Punarjani rehabilitation project for flood victims.The project was launched to house the families displaced by the floods in 2018 in his constituency Paravur in Ernakulam district.The Vigilance had initiated a probe against him based on a …
Kochi: At least 500 two wheelers weregutted in a fire at the parking area of Thrissur railway station here on Sunday, media reports said.The fire started at the paid-parking lot in the early morning.Preliminary investigation found a spark from a power triggered the fire which was brought under control by three fire tendersby around 7.45 …
Kochi: Venezuela’s leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife have been captured by the US, Donald Trump said, according to BBC.Trump confirmed “large scale” strikes against the country. Maduro has been flown out of the country, Trump announced on his Social media platform.Venezuela announced a state of national emergency.
Kochi: Former Kerala Minister Antony Raju, MLA, of Left front and a court staff were today convicted for three years and four years in a case to help an Australian drug smuggler escape in a drug case of 1990. The Judicial First Class Magistrate Court, Nedumangadu, convicted Raju, MLA, who was the lawyer of the …
Kochi: Railways will launch Vande Bharat sleeper trains this month between Guwahati and Kolkata, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishaw said, Times of India reported.The new train is expected to be flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the second half of January.Two Vande Bharat sleeper train sets are ready and have undergone successful trial …
Kochi: A massive blaze is feared to have claimed many lives and injured several at a bar in Switzerland’s Crans Montana, NDTV reported.The blaze struck the bar Le Constellation in the luxury Alpine ski resort town of Crans Montana during New Year’s celebrations at around 1.30 am local time (0030 GMT).Over 100 People were at …
