Kochi: Real estate sector thrived in the sleepy village of Kizhakkambalam in Kochi when the Left government allowed Dubai-based TECOM Group to set up the SmartCity project in 2011, analysts saidEnvisioning huge returns in future,people invested heavily in projects floated by real estate firms which made a beeline to Kochi to make hay while the …
Kochi: Alleged misuse of public transport buses for Congress political convention in Karnataka hit the public adversely from 7 am to 5 pm on Thursday, media reports said.A total of 2,162 government buses fromeight divisions from cities like Mysuru, Chamarajanagar, Mandya, Hassan were dedicated for the convention Janakalyana Swabhimani Janakalyana Samavesha’ in Hassan.Buses were also …
Kochi: Raids were being conducted by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) at 16 locations in Karnataka in connection with the BJP Yuva Morcha leader Praveen Nettaru murder case, media reports said.Nettaru, who was a BJP Yuva Morcha district executive committee member, was hacked to death by two motorcycle-borne assailants in Bellare village of Dakshina Kannada …
Kochi: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday allowed time for Hero Electric to settle subsidy misappropriation case with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, media reports said.The High Court issued the direction to Hero Electric after the company informed the court about its willingness to resolve the dispute with the ministry concerned.Directing Hero Electric to approach …
Kochi: CPM leaders Madhu Mullassery, son Mithun, daughter Mathu joined BJP in Kerala, media reports said.CPM had expelled Madhu, who was its Mangalapuram area secretary Madhu Mullassery from the party’s primary membership accusing him of involvement in anti party activities.Mithun was expelled by the DYFI from the organisation for Madhu’s alleged rebellion.Madhu’s daughter joined BJP …
Kochi: The Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) has raided the centres of a few electric vehicle makers as part of a probe over alleged misappropriation of FAME II scheme fund, media reports said.The SFIO, under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, carried out searches in Hero Electric, Benling India and Okinawa Autotech.The companies are facing charges …
Kochi: Five medical students were killed and some injured when their car and a bus collided on Monday night.The car carrying the first year mbbs students of Alappuzha Medical College collided with the Kerala State Road Transportation Corporation (KSRTC) on Monday night. The eleven students were going to see a movie.The deceased were identified as …
Kochi: The Supreme Court has upheld the Kerala High Court’s verdict quashing the appointment of late CPM MLA K K Ramachandran Nair’s son R Prasanth on compassionate grounds in 2018.A bench headed by the Chief Justice asked how an MLA’s son be given an appointment. However, the court protected the salary received by Prashanth who …
Kochi: Heavy rains lashed many parts of Kerala due to the impact of the Fengal (Feinjal) cyclone, while the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted heavy showers in the state on Monday, media reports said.The weather office predicts heavy rains in Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kottayam and Pathanamthitta.Restrictions were imposed on Sabarimala pilgrims on taking holy …
Kochi:The ‘hidden crossway’ painting exhibition of artist K Srilal’s started at Durbar Hall Art Gallery in Ernakulam today.Curated by Dr Shaju Nellai, the exhibition is held in association with Thiruvananthapuram College of Fine Arts, 1992 group and kerala kala academy.The Academy secretary N Balamuralikrishna presided over the function. Its chairperson Murali Cheerothu inaugurated. Shaju Nellai …
Kochi: Unable to crush factionalism in Kollam, CPM today dissolved the Karunagappally area committee on a war footing ahead of the commencement of its state committee conference, media reports said.The party took the extreme step as rival groups activities were causing embarrassments to the party as the warring groups took to the street airing their …
Kochi: Amidst infighting flaring up in CPM in Kollam, a CPM leader Bipin C Babu quit the party in Alappuzha to join BJP on Saturday, media reports said.Describing the situation in CPM as disturbing, Babu, who is the member of the Kayamkulam CPM Area Committee, was welcomed into the BJP at an organizational meeting in …
Kochi: Power shortage and mismatch in revenue receipt and expenditure has created a grim situation for Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB), media reports quoting its chief Biju Prabhakar said.KSEB is in deep financial crises and it should explore new venues to find a solution to the problems, Prabhakar said in the reform proposals provided to …
Kochi: The Kerala High Court has observed thatrestrictions on parading of elephants during the festival was issued for the safety of the public, media reports said.Hearing Cochin Devaswom Board’s plea seeking an exemption from the three-metre norm for parading elephants for the Tripunithura Poornathrayeesa temple festival beginning on Friday, the court emphasised that parading elephants …
Kochi: Israel and Lebanon have agreed to halt the 13 months of hostilities between them after the US and others brokered an agreement on Wednesday. The hostilities turned into a full fledged war in September, media reports said.US President Joe Biden announced the cease fire between the two for 60 days. It “is designed to …
Kochi: In a new twist to the death case of a senior government official Naveen Babu, his family has moved Kerala High Court seeking a CBI probe into his death.Late Naveen’s wife Manjusha, a senior government official, has approached the court expressing fear that her husband was hanged to death by his enemies.She accused Kerala …
Kochi: Making history of sorts, 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest player to playIndian Premier League (IPL).Hailing from a small village in Bihar, Suryavanshi, was roped in by Rajasthan Royals for INR 1.10 crore at the mega auction held at Abadi Al Johar Arena in Jeddah.He was presented at the auction at a base price …
Kochi: All the glory of BJP winning Thrissur Lok Sabha seat has vanished as there is chaos in the party camp after its dismal show in bypolls in Kerala.At a time when the party was celebrating its glorious show in Maharashtra assembly polls and by elections in different states, BJP in Kerala was engaged in …
Kochi: BJP alliance is heading for an imminent victory in the key state of Maharashtra where it was leading in 229 out of 288 seats.The performance of the saffron party led bloc Mahayuti comprising Eknath Shinde led Shiv Sena and NCP faction headed by Ajit Pawar was convincing. No alliance has ever crossed the magic …
Kochi: The BJP-led NDA has established unassailable lead in Maharashtra while Congress-led front was leading in Jharkhand where assembly elections were held.Congress-led alliance was leading in55.Out of 82 seats in Jharkhand, the Congress-led front was leading in 48 seats crossing the figure to form the government.NDA was leading in 27 seats in Jharkhand.Congress leader Priyanka …
