Kochi: In a key development, the Kerala High Court on Friday observed that the Kerala Waqf Board’s (KWB) 2019 decision to declare disputed property in Munambam as a waqf was bad in law.A Division Bench of the court made the observation while setting aside a single judge’s order that had earlier quashed the State government’s …
Kochi: Kerala became the first State to pass a bill amending the Central Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, pending President’s approval, media reports said.The Wildlife Protection (Kerala Amendment) Act, 2025, aims to address the rising incidents of human-animal conflicts in the State.The bill passed by the Kerala Assembly on October 8, will be sent to the …
Kochi: The Kerala High Court on Friday ordered the state DGP to register a criminal case in the disappearance of gold from Sabarimala, media reports said.A division bench of the court gave the ruling after the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) vigilance inquiry confirmed the disappearance of gold from the temple.The court directed the Special Investigation …
Kochi: Venezuelan politician Maria Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace prize 2025 today.She is an industrial engineer, and human rights advocate. She was born on October 7, 1967, in Caracas, to psychologist Corina Parisca and businessman Henrique Machado Zuloaga as the eldest child.This is the first time that the Prize is going to South America.Machado …
Kochi: Israelis and Gazans are celebratingthe success of west Asia peace talks which aims at finding a permanent solution to the decades long unrest, BBC reported.With Israel cabinet giving its nod to the US brokered peace deal, the ceasefire is expected to take effect within 24 hours of Tel Aviv’s approval.Israel will have its control …
Kochi: The Bengaluru – Kochi Vande Bharat train will start operations from November, BJP Kerala chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar has said.Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the BJP leaders from Kerala, Chandrasekhar said in a statement.The operations will begin by the middle of November, Vaishnaw informed the BJP Kerala leaders in an online interaction, media reports …
Kochi: In a major peace move in West Asia, Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase Gaza ceasefire deal, US President Donald Trump said, BBC said.According to the deal, Hamas would release Israeli hostages and Tel Aviv Palestinian prisoners. Withdrawal of Israeli forces from parts of Gaza and entry of international aid are …
Kochi: Three Opposition MLAs, Roji M John, M Vincent and Saneesh Kumar Joseph, were suspended from Kerala Assembly citing violations of House rules, India Today reported.The suspension motion was moved by Parliamentary Affairs Minister M B Rajesh.The motion was passed in the absence of the Congress-led Opposition, which boycotted the proceedings accusing ruling CPM of …
Koch: Afghanistan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi arrived on a 6-day maiden trip after the Taliban seized power following the fall of the US backed government in Kabul, media reports said.Muttaqi’s scheduled visit to New Delhi last month was canceled due a travel ban under UN Security Council (UNSC) sanctions.Muttaqi will call on External Affairs …
Kochi: Kerala government has offered free travel for people going for cancer treatment in state buses including superfast services, across the state.This was announced by state Transport Minister K B Ganesh Kumar in the State Assembly.The minister informed the assembly that cancer patients going for radiation and chemotherapy can travel for free on all KSRTC …
Kochi: The Directorate of Enforcement has sought bank account details from three film actors in connection with owning smuggled vehicles from Bhutan, media reports said.The ED will question Dulquer Salmaan, Prithviraj Sukumaran and Amith Chakalakkal in the wake of ED recovering documents from their houses during raids on Thursday.The investigation agencies are probing any violation …
Kochi: Cristiano Ronaldo became the first footballer to become a billionaire player, the BBC quoting Bloomberg said.The 40-year-old Portugal and Al-Nassr striker, whose net worth is $1.4bn (£1.04bn), earned over $550m (£410m) as salary between 2002 and 2023, it said.Ronaldo’s earnings include deals and sponsorship, including a decade-long deal with Nike worth almost $18m (£13.4m) …
Kochi: Actor Dulquer Salmaan reached here amid the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) conducting probe at his residence in connection with the Bhutan car smuggling case, media reports said.The actor is likely to appear in front of the Customs department in connection with the case.Dulquer did not respond to the media at the Cochin International Airport. …
Kochi: Father of a 9 year old daughter who died of suspectedamoebic meningoencephalitis,attacked a Dr Vipin of Thamarassery Taluk hospital in Kozhikode, media reports said.The doctor, who was hit by the accused Sanool on the head, was rushed to Baby Memorial Hospital, Kozhikode.Sanoop has been detained by police.Snoop came to the hospital with two children …
Kochi: Israel today observed second year of Hamas’ attack on the Jews killing 1,200 people and abducting 251 on this day in 2023. At the site of the Nova festival attack, people embraced at memorials garnished with flowers, tributes and candles, BBC reported.“Nothing in life prepares you for such a situation,” says the oldest released …
Kochi: Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) Deputy Commissioner Murari Babu was suspended by the TDB in connection with the disappearance of gold from Sabarimala Temple. The decision was taken by the TDB during a High level meeting at Thiruvananthapuram today.Murari Babu stated that the dwarapalaka (temple guard) was made of copper and had signed the order …
Kochi: The Bihar Assembly polls will be held on November 6 and 11, while counting will be held on November 14, the Election Commission announced on Monday.First phase will be held on November 6 and the second phase of the poll on November 11. Counting will be held on November 14.There are 243 constituencies in …
Kochi: In a shocking incident, the Chief Justice of India B R Gavai narrowly escaped being hit by an article thrown by a lawyer at the Supreme Court on Monday, media reports said.The man was quickly escorted out of the courtroom by security personnel. The court resumed proceedings after a brief interruption.Some witnesses claimed he …
Kochi: The Kerala High Court on Monday directed to set up a special investigation team (SIT) to probe the alleged irregularities in missing of gold at Sabarimala temple by over 4 kg since 2019.The SIT would be led by S Sasidharan, SP of Crime Branch, under the supervision of H Venkitesh, Additional DGP. Cyber Police …
Kochi: The Supreme Court rejected the plea of Congress leader Mathew Kuzhalnadan, MLA, seeking a vigilance probe against Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on alleged financial deals between his daughter’s IT firm and Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd.The Apex Court refused to intervene in the matter and directed not to drag political issues into the …
