Kochi: The 2,500 year old Buddhist meditation technique of Vipassana is gaining popularity in Kerala with more people showing interest to learn it to attain peace. Centres at Chengannur, Wayanad and Vellanad in Thiruvananthapuram train a large number of people from India and abroad in the art of living through a 10-day free course. People …
Kochi: Al Azhar Polytechnic, Thodupuzha, won the 63rd state inter polytechnic high range zonal football competition at Thodupuzha on Friday. They defeated Ilahiya Polytechnic, Muvattupuzha, 2-0in the finals played at Thodupuzha Soccer School (TSS) ground on Friday. Al Azhar beat NSS, Pandalam while Ilahiya defeated Government Polytechnic, Pala, in the semi finals. Thodupuzha Municipal vice chairperson …
Kochi: In a setback to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s daughter Veena T, the Karnataka High Court has dismissed her plea seeking to stop the probe conducted by Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) against her now defunct IT company Exalogic Solutions, media reports said. Veena claimed that the probe against Exalogic on charges of getting …
Kochi: Discussions between Kerala and centre to break deadlock on the issue of the southern state’s financial crises failed at New Delhi on Thursday, media reports said. The talks were held at the directions of the Supreme Court where Kerala had moved, accusing the BJP-led government of depriving the state of its right to have …
Kochi: Government Polytechnic, Pala, will face Ilahiya Polytechnic, Muvattupuzha, while NSS, Pandalam, will take on Al Azhar Polytechnic, Thodupuzha, in the 63rd state inter polytechnic high range zonal football competition.The competition was inaugurated by Thodupuzha Soccer School by former Santosh trophy star P A Saleem Kutty.Zonal convenor Shobhana K R presided.Rajesh R welcomed.Twelve teams attended. …
Kochi: Bangladesh Deputy High Commissioner Shelley Salehin inaugurated the sixth foundation day of The International School of Thrissur (TIST). The students should be imparted moral values as part of curriculum, Salehin said, also inaugurating the 5th annual day celebration. The students should be able to distinguish between the right and the wrong, TIST Chairman M …
Kochi: After remaining in jail for seven months, DMK leader V Senthil Balaj has resigned as a minister without portfolio ahead of his bail application coming before the Madras High Court soon. The Directorate of Enforcement ((ED) had arrested Balaji in June, 2023, in a money laundering case of 2014 when he was a minister …
Kochi: Eight Indian Navy veterans, who were given capital punishment, have been set free by Qatar, media reports quoting the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.India’s sustained diplomatic efforts with Qatar helped to commute their death term to prolonged prison sentence, the reports.Eight Indians, working for the Dahra Global company, were accused of spying on …
Kochi: A NIA court on Friday sentenced Riyas Aboobacker, 33, to Rigorous Imprisonment for planning to trigger serial bomb blasts in Kerala, media reports said.The court slapped a fune of Rs.1,25,000. Even as Riyas was sentenced to 25 years of imprisonment under different sections of UAPA and IPC the court said that all the sentences …
Kochi: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s daughter Veena T has moved the Karnataka High Court against the probe initiated by the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) against her now defunct IT company Exalogic Solutions, media reports said. The writ petition has prayed to the court to stay the ongoing investigation by the SFIO into allegations …
Kochi: The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) CMD Biju Prabhakar has sought permission to quit the organisation following differences with the new Transport Minister K B Ganesh Kumar, media reports said. The Chairman and Managing Director has indicated this in his letter submitted to the Chief Secretary. Biju, who has gone on leave, plans …
Kochi: Fifteen former MLAS, and an ex MP were among those from Tamil Nadu joining the BJP in New Delhi on Wednesday, media reports said. Majority of them from the AIADMK joined the saffron party in the presence of Union Ministers Rajeev Chandrasekhar and L Murugan Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai. Annamalai said the …
Kochi: An NIA court on Wednesday convicted Riyas Aboobacker for conspiring to carry out suicide blasts in Kerala, media reports said. The court will pronounce the quantum of sentence later. Riyas, 33, was slapped with cases under the provisions of UAPA and IPC. The convict was nabbed while the NIA was probing another terror case …
Kochi: The Kerala State Small Industries Association (KSSIA) has by and large welcomed the state budget presented yesterday.State president A Nizaruddin and general secretary P J Jose said the proposals are expected to trigger vigor in the industrial sector. It was expected that there would be considerable allocation for the MSME sector.The amount earmarked for …
Kochi: Kerala’s budget for 2024-25 has focused on attracting private investment to revive the serious financial crisis of the state. The government is aiming to attract an investment of Rs 3 lakh crore in the next three years through areas like tourism, Vizhinjam and Cochin Ports, development of industrial corridors of Kochi, Palakkad and Kannur, …
Kochi: In a major move, the Uttarakhand Cabinet gave its nod to the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) bill on the basis of recommendations of a high level panel, media reports said.The bill will now be tabled in a special session of Uttarakhand Assembly from February 5 to 8, the reports said.A five-member panel led by …
Kochi: Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) taking a softer stand on the Sri Ram Temple at Ayodhya has shocked constituents of the Congress-led alliance in Kerala, media reports said.Kerala unit president Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal’s remarks suggesting the Muslims to think about the future instead of focusing on the issue has created headacke for the …
Kochi: Highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna will be conferred on former Deputy Premier L K Advani. Announcing this, Prime Minister Narendra Modi it was an “emotional moment” for him. LK Advani is one the most respected statesmen of our times, Modi said. “I am very happy to share that Shri LK Advani Ji will be …
Kochi: Tirumala Sri Venkateswara temple management is considering a request from a Muslim devotee to carry out voluntary services (Srivari Seva) in the hill shrine, media reports said.Hussain Bhasha had sought opportunities for Muslim devotees to perform Srivari Seva to Lord Venkateswara from temple administration.Reports quoting Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam executive officer A V Dharma Reddy …
Kochi: Tamil superstar Vijay launched his political party ‘Thamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam’ ‘TVK Vijay’ on Friday, media reports said.He formally submitted an application to register the party with the Election Commission of India (ECI), the reports said.The party will only contest in the Assembly Elections of 2026. It will not contest in the Lok Sabha Elections …
