Kochi: A Rs 1,000 crore plan for the development of Hill shrine of Sabarimala was announced by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan today, media reports said.The projects would be executed to make the shrine safe and convenient for the devotees, he said opening the Global Ayyappa Sangamam atthe foothills on Saturday.Vijayan said that development work …
Kochi: The US hiked H-1B visas fee to a staggering $1,00,000 annually from the existing rate of $1,500, even as it brought a Gold Card programme offering scope for a Green Card, BBC reported.President Donald Trump signed the proclamation to ensure that the people being brought into the country are “actually very highly skilled” and …
Kochi: Days after Congress MLA Rahaul Mamkootathil facing sexual allegations, similar charges cropped up against a CPM Kerala legislator K N Unnikrishnan, MLA.Unnikrishnan has accused the Congress of conspiring to harm him and has warned of legal action against those spreading allegations.A woman CPM leader K J Shine Teacher has threatened legal action over the …
Kochi: Books written by women have been removed by the Taliban government from the university teaching system in Afghanistan, BBC reported.The move is part of a new ban outlawing the teaching of human rights and sexual harassment.Some 140 books including ones like “Safety in the Chemical Laboratory” – were among 680 books found to be …
Kochi: In a blow to Sino-Pak move to impose a ban on Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) in the UN, three countries led by the United States have countered it, media reports said.The US, United Kingdom and France have checked the bid by Pakistan and China to impose sanctions on the BLA’s suicide wing Majeed Brigade …
Kochi: A techie Mohammed Nizamuddin, 30, from India was shot dead by the police in California for allegedly stabbing his roommate earlier this month, NDTV said.Nizamuddin, from Mahabubnagar in Telangana, was shot after he was found inside his residence in Santa Clara with a knife on September 3.He was also found pinning down his roommate, …
Kochi: The Kerala High Court has ordered an inquiry into the drop in quantity of gold by over four kilograms in the gilted plates of Dwarapalakas at the Sabarimala temple, according to Live Law.A division bench suo motu ordered TDB Chief Vigilance and Security Officer, a Superintendent of Police, to conduct a probe and file …
Kochi: Palestinians’ escape from Gaza City continues amidst Israel’s offensive to occupy the area, BBC reported.Israel’s aim is to free Israeli hostages held by Hamas and defeat up to 3,000 fighters.The leaders of over 20 major aid agencies warned of the situation.A UN commission of inquiry accused Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza …
Kochi: A tenth standard girl Devika was found dead hanging in her house today, Manorama reported.Devika was found hanging from a saree in the bedroom.She was a student of Government Higher Secondary School, Kundamkuzhi.She was the daughter of Savita running a hotel near Benduduka Gramina bank.Devika was president of Balasangham Benduduka village.Police are investigating the …
Kochi: Two teenagers in China were ordered to pay about Rs 2.72 crore Indian rupees to two catering companies in China for urinating into a pot of broth in a premium restaurant in China, BBC reported.The court in Shanghai ordered the 17 year olds to pay 2.2m yuan ($309,000; £227,000) to China’s biggest hotpot chain …
Kochi: Stating that Hamas leaders would not have immunity “wherever they are”, Israel did not rule out further strikes against them, BBC reported.Speaking at a joint press conference with visiting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Jerusalem, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said every country had the right “to defend itself beyond its borders”.Israel’s decision …
Kochi: Twenty four persons including 22 school students were injured when a school van turned over while climbing a hill near Thiruvananthapuram today, media reports said.The incident occurred at Nilamel Veykalnear the border of Kollam and Thiruvananthapuram.The students were from Believers Church Vidya Jyothi English School in Kilimanoor. The accident was reported at Maramkuzhy in …
Kochi: Teenager Owen Cooper became the youngest-ever male Emmy winner, for his breakout role in Netflix mini-series Adolescence, BBC reported.The 15-year-old said “I was nothing about three years ago – I’m here now… Step out of your comfort zone a little bit, who cares if you get embarrassed?”Meanwhile, Seth Rogen’s comedy series won four awards.The …
Kochi: The Supreme Court has rejected pleas to stay the entire Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, even as the Apex Court stayedcertain provisions of the law, legal portal Live Law said.The Supreme Court in its interim order stayed the rule that made it mandatory for a person to be a practitioner of Islam for five years …
Kochi:After torturing people before cameras in police stations, a cop in Kerala crushed an elderly person on September 7 and went into hiding near the state capital, media reports said.A Station House Officer Anil Kumar of Parashala Police Station not only violated protocol while taking leave, but also left the senior citizen Rajan to die …
Kochi: Celebrity cricketer Yusuf Pathan, MP, of Trinamool Congress, was found guilty of ‘encroaching’ government land by the Gujarat High Court which has directed authorities to evict him, media reports said.While considering Pathan’s plea challenging Vadodara Municipal Corporation’s (VMC) eviction notice, the High Court asked the authorities not to show any leniency just because he …
Kochi: In a major move by the centre to develop Manipur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday laid foundation stones for major infrastructure projects worth over ₹7,300 crore in Churachandpur in Manipur, media reports said.Of this, ₹3,647 crore will be used for urban roads, drainage and asset management improvement.A total of ₹550 crore will be …
Kochi: Political parties are in a state of shock as reports of the Election Commission of India (ECI) planning to introduce Special Summary Revision (SIR) across the country, media reports said.The ECI organised the third Conference of Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) of all States and Union Territories this year at the India International Institute for …
Kochi: Exposure of purported leaked audio clip of a DYFI leader accusing party leaders of amassing wealth as they went up in ranks, media reports said.The audio clip of the DYFI leader asks how party leader M K Kannan amassed wealth even as he used to sell peanuts.The audio clip of district secretary and state …
Kochi:Eight persons were killed and many injured when a lorry ploughed into a Lord Ganesh immersion procession at Mosale Hosahalli in Hassan taluk in Karnataka, media reports said.Most of those died were young persons.The condition of five persons is said to be critical.The procession was being taken out on National Highway 373, on Friday night …
