Kochi: An American journalist has accused former President Donald Trump of allegedlyassaulting her sexually over two decades back.E Jean Carroll, 76, alleged that she was targeted in a department store in Manhattan in 1996, media reports said.The former advice columnist for Elle magazine, Carrol had confided in friends about the assault, her lawyer said while …
Kochi: There are reports of BJP government mulling to derail Sabari rail project by introducing Chengannur Pamba line jeopardizing the decades long dream of people of Idukki to enter the rail network.The 111 kms Angamalli-Erumeli Sabari rail project is not viable compared to the 60 kms Chengannur – Pamba line, media reports said.This Chengannur project …
Kochi: Malayalam actor Mamukkoya, 76, passed away due brain hemorrhage at a private hospital in Kozhikode today, media reports said.He suffered problems while he was attending a function in connection with a football on April, 24, in Malappuram.He was put on a ventilator in a private hospital in Kozhikode.Mamukkoya made his beginning from the stage …
Kochi: The Supreme Court on Wednesdaydiluted restrictions in the one-kilometer Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) imposed near protected forests and wildlife sanctuaries.While the verdict allowed light construction ofpermanent structures in the area, the riders on quarry mining and large constructions will remain as it was before, media reports said.The court made the judgment while hearing applications of …
Kochi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today flagged off the much touted Vande Bharat Express and country’s maiden Water Metro in Kochi from Thiruvananthapuram.Arriving at the State capital from Kochi by air, Modi took part in a road show before flagging of the Kasargod-bound Vande Bharat.Modi boarded a few coaches and interacted with the children.Later, he …
Kochi: The Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that the BJP government was working for the development of the country while some people were focusing on other things. While the centre was busy increasing export, some others were busy working day and night on gold smuggling, Modi said while speaking at Yuvam program here. This …
Kochi: The Islamic republic of Pakistan is in deep financial crisis for a few years now even as rumors of a military rule has terrorised the people.Former Premier Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has warned of a possible threat of military takeover if the problem continued, media reports quoting “The Dawn”, said.The country was ruled by military …
Kochi: Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar has hit the half century mark today and the incident during his debut series at Pakistan still remains fresh in the minds of cricket lovers.The bouncer from speedster Waqar opened a new chapter in the life of the teenager to deal with bad situations and manage great bowlers like Waqar, …
Kochi: The person, who issued life threat to the Prime Minister during his Kerala trip to trap his enemy, has landed in police custody, media reports said.Manjadikkal Xavier, running a catering business, was arrested by the police for writing the letter with intention of trapping his bete noire Joseph John whose name and phone number …
Kochi: The Thiruvananthapuram-Kasaragod Vande Bharat timetable has been announced, showing vast disparities compared to the Mysore-Chennai Vande Bharat (VB).The Thiruvananthapuram-Kasaragod Vande Bharat starts at 5.20 am and reaches Kasargod at 1.25 pm.The Vande Bharat (20634) covering 574 Kms has nine stops including the starting point and destination station.The revised stops are Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Kottayam, Ernakulam, …
Kochi: The ISRO launches two satellites from Singapore through its Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) from Sriharikota on Saturday.The rocket carried TeLEOS-2 as primary satellite and Lumelite-4 as a co-passenger satellite, weighing a total of 757 kg.It is a dedicated commercial mission through NSIL (NewSpace India Limited), media reports quoting ISRO said.The satellites weigh about …
Kochi: The Lavalin case involving Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will come up before the Supreme Court on Monday.The case is coming up before a division bench of the court about five months after the Apex Court had adjourned it.The case has seen at least 30 adjournments since 2018 when the CBI had challenged the …
Kochi: Security for Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been beefed up following a threat to target him during his visit to Kerala next week, media reports said. BJP Kerala chief K Surendran has received the anonymous letter threatening a suicide attack on Modi, the reports said. The letter in Malayalam warned about the attack using …
Kochi: Eight convicts in the 2002 Godhra train burning case were granted bail by the Supreme Court today.However, the Apex Court rejected applications of four others who were convicted to death.The bail was granted in view of the convicts spending 17-18 years in prison.Earlier, the Gujarat government had opposed petitions seeking bail in the case.Fiftynine …
Kochi: A 11-day-old infant baby was recovered from a childless woman who had bought it for Rs 3 lakh from the real mother of the child in Thiruvananthapuram, media reports said. The matter came to the notice of the Childline which informed the police who took the woman and infant to the Child Welfare Committee …
Kochi: South Asia’s maiden Water Metro Service in Kochi will be launched by Prime Minister in Thiruvananthapuram on April 25even as Kerala Chief Minister had inaugurated it two years back.While the Prime Minister was going to dedicate the project to the nation, Pinarayi had opened the Vyttila-Kakkanad route through video conferencing in February 2021 ahead …
Kochi: Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated in Kerala on Saturday. The crescent moon was not sighted in the state on Thursday.The festival marks the end of the month-long dawn to dusk fasting month of Ramadan.As a result of this the state government has declared two consecutive holidays on Friday and Saturday.Earlier, the holiday was on Friday.Kerala …
Kochi: The ED has filed chargesheet in a Special Court against Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s former Principal Secretary M Sivasankar in the Life Mission case in which he is first accused.The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has named Swapna Suresh as the second accused. She was an official in the UAE consulate in Thiruvananthapuram then.The ED …
Kochi: In a blow to the Congress, a court in Gujarat today rejected Rahul Gandhi’s prayer seeking a stay on his conviction by another court in a criminal defamation case filed by Purnesh Modi of BJP.The Additional Sessions Court in Surat made the ruling, disqualifying him from attending the Lok Sabha.The Congress leader was convicted …
AI cameras to discipline road usersKochi: A total of 726 cameras controlled byArtificial Intelligence will open their eyes on Thursday across the state to check traffic violations under the “Safe Kerala” project.The aim is to discipline the road users and bring down accidents by 20 per cent.Pillion riders must wear helmets, those sitting in the …
