Kochi: The US will extend the ceasefire with Iran following a request from Pakistan, President Donald Trump said, adding that the blockade of Iranian ports will continue.The White House has now confirmed Vice President JD Vance’s trip to Pakistan for peace negotiations has been cancelled.Vance was expected to travel to reach Islamabad for the second …
Kochi: Thirteen persons were killed and many injured in an explosion cracker making unit at Thrissur on Tuesday.The accident happened when people were engaged in making fireworks display items for Thrissur Pooram.A large quantity of explosive materials were stocked in the unit for making the ‘fireworks display’ for Friday and Monday.The unit was manufacturing items …
Kochi: Avocado is a highly healthy fruit and people should make it a part of their diet, Former Kerala Minister P J Joseph, MLA, said.Speaking after visiting the Avocado Festival at Malabar Foods Thenamkunnu in Thodupuzha, Joseph said cultivating in the hilly areas of Idukki would fetch good returns for the farmers.This is the first …
Kochi: Veteran Communist leader and Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s son Vivek Kiran and others’ visit to Sree Krishna Temple at Guruvayur Temple has turned controversial.There are allegations that the CPM ruled temple administration forced a journalist to delete the video of Vivek’s visit to the temple, Kerala Kaumudi reported.The incident happened after Vivek and …
Kochi: Nida Khan, one of the accused in the sexual harassment and religious coercion case linked to Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Nashik, failed to get interim bail from a court on Monday, Live Law reported.Nida Khan, whose anticipatory bail citing her pregnancy among others, has been posted by the Nashik District Court for next hearing …
Kochi: After a tsunami hit Northern Japan following a major earthquake of 7.7 intensity, authorities have alerted people in the region to prepare for larger tremors off the coast of Iwate on Monday, media reports said.A special advisory has been issued for 182 municipalities from Hokkaido to Chiba Prefecture to evacuate peopleat short notice, The …
Kochi: India and South Korea on Monday signed a number of MoUs aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation between the two countries, media reports said.Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that partnership between the two nations is now moving towards a more advanced phase.“Following President Lee’s visit, we are going to transform our trusted collaboration into a …
Kochi: Iran rejects reports that Iran is taking part in the second round of peace talks with the United States blaming Washington for excessive demands, Times of India reported.IRNA also dismissed reports of an imminent second round of talks in Islamabad as “not true”, calling them part of a “media game” and pressure campaign by …
Kochi: Eight children between one year and 14 years of age shot dead in Shreveport, Louisiana.After shooting the children, the gunman tried to flee in a stolen car which was chased by police and killed the suspected shooter, BBC reported.Police did not identify the suspected gunman or the victims, but said some of the children …
Kochi: The US officials will return to Pakistan to pursue ceasefire talks with Iran who was blasted by President Donald Trump for attacking a French Ship, and a Freighter from the United Kingdom, BBC reported.Trump said the US had “offered a very fair and reasonable DEAL, and I hope they take it because, if they …
Kochi: A section of Congress leaders in Kerala is upset over Congress High Command not acting against those speculating Chief Ministerial candidates if Congress-led front is voted to power in Kerala.K Sudhakaran backing K C Venugopal for the post has not gone well among some senior leaders including former party Chief K Muraleedharan who appears …
Kochi: Kerala Police arrested three persons from Uttar Pradesh and Haryana accused of abetting suicide of dental student Nitin Raj in Kannur in Kerala, media reports said.Rishikesh Tiwari, 32, Prashant Kheval, 28, of Uttar Pradesh Prakash Jay, 54 of Haryana were arrested from Noida in Uttar Pradesh.They were allegedly accused of mentally torturing Nitin in …
Kochi: A restaurant owner Arshadwas arrested for allegations of acts intended to provoke communal disturbance at Alappuzha in Kerala, NDTV reported.Proprietor of Mehar Mandi & Grills in Cherthala, Arshad allegedly circulated Vishu greetings cards featuring images of Lord Krishna with offerings of chicken during Kerala’s New year day, police said.The offence carries a punishment of …
Kochi: In a major ruling, the Madras High Court has dismissed a plea seeking removal of a temple inside a park in Thiruvallur in Tamil Nadu.Passing the verdict, the single bench observed that the temple was a place for the mental well-being of the people and could be treated as a part of the park, …
Kochi: The Bill to implement reservation for women in legislatures in 2029 and increase the number of seats of the Lok Sabha was defeated in the Lok Sabha on Friday.While 298 members voted in support of the Bill, 230 MPs voted against it. The Bill was defeated for not securing the required two-thirds majority.Parliamentary Affairs …
Kochi: Nine tourists from Kerala were killed and five critically injured when their vehicle fell into a gorge at Valparai in Tamil Nadu on Friday, media reports said.The local people, fire brigade and police took part in rescue operations.The deceased included 7 women and two children. The mishap occurred when the vehicle rammed through the …
Kochi: The Supreme Court has upheld the preventive detention of Kannada actress Ranya Rao by the Central Economic Intelligence Bureau (CEIB) for allegedly smuggling gold into the country, media reports said.A division bench of the Court also upheld the detention of her aide Sahil Sarkariya Jain under the provisions of the Conservation of Foreign Exchange …
Kochi: An agreement has been reached for a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon which came into force at 00:00 in Israel, media reports said.The ceasefire is set to last for 10 days initially, but the US says it could be extendedIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says it will create an opportunity for a “historic peace …
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin torching copy of bill Kochi: The women’s reservation bill seeking 33 per cent women’s quota in legislatures was tabled during the special session of Parliament on Thursday, Times of India reported.Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced Constitution131st Amendment and the Delimitation Bill 2026, while Home Minister Amit Shah proposed to …
Kochi: A football training camp for under 17 voys will be held under the auspices of Idukki District Players’ Association at Newman College Thodupuzha from April 17.The camp will start at 3 pm at the college ground. Those interested to take part in the camp by producing birth certificate to prove their age and their …
