Kochi: China and India are “good neighbours, friends and partners”, Chinese President Xi Jinping said while greeting President Droupadi Murmu on the 77th Republic Day celebrations, the Hindu said quoting the official Xinhua news agency.Xi said that over the past year, China-India relations have continued to improve and develop and are of “great significance for …
Kochi: In a blow to value-based politics in Kerala, CPM on Monday kicked out veteran party leader V Kunhikrishnan accusing him of anti-party activities, media reports said.The decision was made by the Kannur district committee on Sunday. This was ratified on Monday, District committee secretary K K Rajesh told reporters.In an interview to Asianet News, …
Kochi: Mera Yuva Bharat, Idukki, in association with Thodupuzha Soccer School (TSS) organised a rally to highlight the importance of participation in elections.Thodupuzha Municipal chairperson Sabira Jeleel flagged off the Voters day rally.Large numbers of youth took part in the rally which started from Brahmin’s junction in Kolany bypass and culminated at TSS.My Bharat deputy …
Kochi: Late personalities Dharmendra, V S Achuthanandan, Shibu Soren, are among those selected for country’s second highest civilian award Padma Vibhushan awards to be given for 2026.Names of legendary actor Dharmendra, Veteran Left leader late Kerala Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan, Late Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren, were announced on the eve of Republic Day.Others …
Kochi: CPM veteran leader V Kunhikrishnan is likely to face action for his outburst against party MLA T I Madhusoodanan for misappropriation of funds amassed for slain party worker C V Dhanraj, media reports said.Kunhikrishnan had alleged that around ₹46 lakh was misappropriated from a ₹1 crore fund collected by the party for helping the …
Kochi: With elections a few weeks away, the high-speed rail corridor in Kerala has got the nod of the BJP led government, media reports said. E Sreedharan, who revolutionized metro transport in Kerala, will lead the project in the state.The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has been assigned to prepare the Detailed Project Report (DPR), …
Kochi: The BJP is basking under the glory of allying with entrepreneur turned politician Sabu Jacob who was greeted by the Prime Minister for joining the front led by the saffron party at Thiruvananthapuram on Friday.Modi described the partnership as a reflection of a commitment to people-centric governance.Sabu, who redefined value based politics in Kerala, …
Kochi: Three new Amrit Bharat Express trains were among four trains flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, Times of India reported.Modi also launched various projects.Modi said the day marks a new momentum in the development of the state due to the initiatives of the central government.The will help to transform Thiruvananthapuram into …
Kochi: Thiruvananthapuram Mayor V V Rajesh did not receive Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the airport for security reasons, Kerala Kaumudi reported.Governor Rajendra Arlekar, ChiefMinister Pinarayi Vijayan among others received him at the airport. Mayor receives VVIPs during their visit to the capital.The mayor’s office security protocols led to Mayor missing out the customary reception.Rajesh …
Kochi: The war ravaged Gaza is in for a major makeover as the Chief architect US has unveiled plans to rebuild the devastated Palestinian territory from scratch, BBC reported.Skyscrapers, housing estates, agricultural and industrial areas will pop up for the 2.1 million population.The slides of the proposed makeover were presented during a signing ceremony at …
Kochi: Twenty20, a political party floated by entrepreneur Sabu M Jacob, today joined the BJP-led NDA to counter the traditional rivals Left and Congress led fronts ahead of Assembly polls in Kerala.World’s leading garment export company Kitex Garments promoter Sabu M Jacob announced this at a press conference attended by BJP Kerala Chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar …
Kochi: Union Minister of State Ramdas Bandu Athawale suggested that Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi come to the BJP-led NDA fold, NDTV reported.Ramdas told reporters that if Vijayan joins the NDA it would be a “revolutionary” move.CPM state secretary M V Govindan termed his remarks as “undemocratic and unconstitutional”.Govindan claimed that such statements were part of …
Kochi: A woman Saranya who killed her infant son to live with her male friend Nidhin in Kerala’s Kannur district was sentenced to life imprisonment and fined today, media reports said.The Thaliparamba Additional Sessions Court convicted Saranya on January 19 for bashing the son Viyan on rocks near sea on February 17, 2020.The court acquitted …
Kochi: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) froze assets worth Rs 1.3 crore of the main accused in Sabarimala gold robbery case following Tuesday’s raids in connection with the Sabarimala gold robbery case,Kerala Kaumudi reported.Many records were seized from the Devaswom Board headquarters during the raids. Orders issued between 2019 and 2024 were also seized by …
Kochi: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) conducted flash raids across Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu in connection with the Sabarimala gold robbery case on Tuesday, media reports said.Raids were held in Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) office in Thiruvananthapuram and the residence of former TDB president and Ex MLA A Padmakumar of CPM in Aranmula, Alappuzha.Raids …
Kochi: The High Court of Kerala has slammed the Left Front Government for denying permission to prosecute the accused in the Kerala State Cashew Development Corporation (KSCDC) corruption case.The state government in the defiance mode despite givingone more opportunity to make amends to wrong doings, the court said.It shows the state government’s disrespect towards the …
Kochi: Despite the Chinese government offering sops to parents to have more children, Beijing’s birth rates sank to a record low falling by 3.39 million to reach 1.4 billion by the end of 2025, BBC reported.This marks a quicker decline than the previous year, government data showed on Monday.China’s birth rate fell to 5.63 per …
Kochi: US President Donald Trump’s move to impose new taxes on eight US allies for Opposing US’ plan to takeover the autonomous Danish territory has intensified unity among those opposing US proposals, BBC reported.Trump warned tariffs on Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the UK in February if they opposed his takeover …
Kochi: Thodupuzha Soccer School (TSS) won three categories of championship in the under 17, Under 15, and Under 13organised by Idukki District Football championship .TSS beat Heroes Moolamattam 2-1 in theunder 17 category.TSS beat Dhanwatri Vaidyashala Football club 1-0 in the Under 15 section and TSS defeated prodigy Football club 1-0 in the Under 13 …
Kochi: In a major blow to CPM, Ex CPM MLA S Rajendran joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday, Manorama News reported.BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar officially welcomed into the saffron party at the BJP state headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram.Rajendran had met Rajeev Chandrasekhar in Thiruvananthapuram a few days ago.Rajendran clarified that he has not …
