Kochi: The Supreme Court today gave a split verdict on the issue of ban imposed on Hijab by educational institutions in Karnataka which was upheld by the High Court. In his verdict, Justice Hemant Gupta upheld the Karnataka High Court ruling banning all religious dresses, while Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia opposed it. The matter would now …
Kochi: In a major relief to train passengers in North Kerala, unreserved tickets are availablei n seconds without standing in queues. As part of digitalisation of Indian Railways, Palakkad division has introduced a QR code facility for the passengers who are in a hurry to buy tickets without wasting their time standing in queues. This …
Kochi: India sealed the ODI series against South Africa 2-1 by beating the visitors by seven wickets in the Arun Jaitley stadium in New Delhi today. Winning the toss, India sent in South Africa to bat first and got the desired result by crushing South Africa by bundling out them for 99 in 27.1 overs. …
Kochi: Congress leader Eldhose Kunnappilly, MLA, in Kerala has been booked under non bailable charges after a woman levelled allegations of physical and mental abuse against him. The woman, who was his acquaintance, accused Eldhose of taking her to Kovalam on September 14 and assaulting her after an argument broke out between them and Eldhose …
Kochi: Two women fell victims to human sacrifice carried out by a husband and wife in pursuit of prosperity and happiness in their family near Thiruvalla in Pathanamthitta district in Kerala, media reports said. Padma of Ponnurunni and Roseline of Kalady were lured by an agent Mohammad Shafi (alias) Shihab of Perumbavur and taken to …
Kochi: It is Big B’s birthday today. The evergreen actor Amitabh Bachchan, who turns 80, is as active and enthusiastic as he was while working in his maiden hit film Zanjeer. His decision to quit a petty job in Calcutta to try his luck in films was the turning point in his life. It all …
Kochi: A vegan crocodile, believed to be around 75 years, was found dead in the Anantha Pura Lake temple pond in Manjeshwaram taluk in Kasaragod on Sunday. People offered food to fulfill their wishes after the morning and afternoon pujas at the temple dedicated to Sri Padmanabha Swamy, media reports said. There is a common …
Kochi: Diplomatic baggage gold smuggling accused Swapna Suresh has claimed that Kerala Chief Minister’s former Principal Secretary M Sivasankaran and an accused in some cases had married her in a temple in Chennai. She claimed that he tied mangalsutra, a necklace around her neck and applied Sindoor, a red powder on the hairline, marking the …
Kochi: Samajwadi party founder and three time Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mulayam Singh Yadav, 82, passed away in a private hospital in Gurgaon today, media reports said. Born on November 22, 1939, Yadav was on life saving drugs. The demise of the three-time Chief Minister was announced by his son and former Chief Minister, Akhilesh …
Kochi: India defeated South Africa by seven wickets to level the 3 match ODI series 1-1 at Ranchi today. South Africa won the toss and decided to bat first. They made a strong 278 for 7 with R Hendricks hitting 74 and A Markram 79. Mohammad Siraj was the most successful bowler for India taking three …
Kochi: The country has witnessed perhaps the biggest narcotics seizure worth Rs 1,978 crore in Mumbai, media reports said. Drugs worth Rs 502 crore were seized soon after narcotics worth Rs 1,476 crore were seized the other day from a consignment of fruits imported allegedly by Vijin Varghese, Managing Director, Yammito International Foods. Vijin of …
Kochi: Taking Suo Motu case over the bus mishap claiming 9 lives at Vadakkencherry, the Kerala High Court today directed the Road SafetyCommissioner and Transport Commissioner to appear before the court tomorrow. The court allowed them to appear online if they were not in position to present physically. The court said the accident was terrorising …
Kochi: A former police officer killed 34 people and wounded 12 with a gun and knife in at a daycare centre in Thailand. The accused identified as Panya Kamrab, fled the scene in a pickup truck after committing the crime. The accused ended his life after killing his family in Nong Bua Lamphu province after …
Kochi: A daring effort of a Kerala youtuber Shihab Chottur, 31, to attain the rare feat to reach Mecca on foot, walking 8,640 kms in February, 2023, has suffered a setback as Pakistan has reportedly refused visa even as Shihab has taken the matter lightly without blaming Pakistan. Punjab Shahi Imam Mohammad Usman Rehmani Ludhianvi …
Kochi: Nine people including five school students were killed when a tourist bus collided with a KSRTC bus and rolled over at Wadakkancherry on the national highway in Palakkad on Wednesday night. The tourist carrying 42 students and five teachers of Baselios Vidyanikethan School in Mulanthuruthy in Ernakulam in Kerala was on a sight-seeing trip …
Kochi: The CBI has summoned Kerala Chief Minister’s former Principal Secretary M Sivasankar to appear before it in connection with the Life Mission housing scam tomorrow. The central agency has directed him to appear before it at its Kochi office at 10.30 am. This is the first time CBI is summoning him in the case …
Kochi: An event organised to express solidarity with the incarcerated journalist Siddique Kappan in Kozhikode today was cancelled as per police direction, media reports said. The function was cancelled after the police got reports of a possible clash and suggested the organisers suspend the seminar planned at Kozhikode town hall. M K Raghavan, MP, of …
Kochi: Elon Musk has finally decided to proceed with his plan to buy Twitter which had sued him for backing out of the deal to acquire the social media platform. Musk has agreed to pay the remuneration for acquiring Twitter just before the matter was to be heard in court. In a letter to the …
Kochi: South Africa won the third T-20 by 49 runs at Indore tonight to wind up the series losing to India 1-2. India won the toss and sent in South Africa to bat first and amassed a total of 227 for three. Rossouw hit a century and Q de Kock 68. India’s bowlers failed terribly. Deepak …
Kochi: Election of Congress chief has fuelled factionalism in the party in Kerala where the Congress chief K Sudhakaran’s open support for Mallikarjun Kharge has disturbed Shashi Tharoor, MP. Sudhakaran’s stand has annoyed Tharoor’s supporters who are all set to start their campaign in the state. Tharoor had been taking all criticisms in right spirit, …
