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: 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 …
Kochi: In a major decision, the High Court of Kerala has directed a probe into Kerala Culture Minister Saji Cherian’s alleged remarks against the constitution in 2022 at Mallappally in Pathanamthitta, media reports said.Quashing a Magistrate court’s order giving a clean chit to Cherian, the High Court directed the state government to conduct the probe …
Kochi: Malayalam veteran actor late Balan K Nair’s son and actor Meghanathan, 60,passed away in Kozhikode in Kerala in the wee hours of Thursday, media reports said.He was undergoing treatment for lung related ailments at a private hospital in Kozhikode.He is survived by wife and two daughters. The funeral will be held in the premises …
Kochi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed continuation of criminal proceedings against former Kerala Minister Antony Raju, MLA, accused of tampering material evidence in an alleged drug smugling case involving an Australian in 1990.The Apex Court directed to complete the trial within one year.A division bench of the Apex Court restored the lower court order …
Kochi: The Supreme Court today granted anticipatory bail to rape accused actor Siddique, media reports said.A division bench had given interim anticipatory bail to Siddique on September 30 after the actor challenged Kerala High Court’s verdict rejecting his anticipatory bail plea on September 24.The Supreme court directed Siddique to surrender his passport before the trial …
Kochi: Actress Kasthuri was arrested in Hyderabad tonight in connection with her alleged hate speech made on November 3, media reports said.Tamil Nadu police arrested her after the Madras High Court rejected her anticipatory bail in connection with the case.Complaints were lodged against her in several districts, taking exception to the derogatory remarks, the reports …
Kochi: In a major blow to the BJP in Kerala, popular BJP leader Sandeep Varrier migrated to the Congress today saying he was feeling suffocated in the Saffron party.The move has come as a big blow to the partyahead of Palakkad byelection.It has also exposed BJP central leadership’s failure to impose discipline in the Kerala …
Kochi: Thiruvambadi Temple administration has expressed doubt over holding Thrissur Pooram in the backdrop of Kerala High High Court coming down heavily on commercial exploitation of elephants during temple festivals, media reports said.Temple administration Secretary K Girish Kumar said the group led by Thiruvambadi alone would require 150 elephants for the 36 hour long festival …
‘Kochi: Pratheeksha Bhawan special school Thodupuzha conducted its 46th Annual Sports Day event ‘Vismayam 2K24’ at Pratheeksha Bhawan groundcoinciding with Children’s Day on Wednesday.Jessy Antony, Vice Chairperson, Thodupuzha Municipality, inaugurated the event at 9.40 am.Honey V Francis, principal, PratheekshaBhawan school, Thodupuzha, presided.Tijin Tom, PTA president, welcomed the gathering. Chief Guest Biju V. A, Sub Inspector, …
