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Post poll outcome tough for Congress

Kochi: Even as Exit Polls have come out with diverse opinions about Assembly Election 2026 results, non BJP parties are worried about post Election outcome, political observers said.For the Congress poll results of Assam, Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry might not be a major worry, but it is really concerned about Kerala where the party and its …

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SC rejects Antony Raju’s plea

Kochi: Convicted for evidence tampering, former Kerala Minister advocate Antony Raju’s plea seeking relief was rejected by the Supreme Court on Monday.According to LiveLaw.In the Apex Court rejected Raju’s plea seeking suspension of his conviction in the evidence tampering case dating back to 1990.A division bench of the Court rejected his plea challenging the Kerala …

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Cops book NRI groom in child marriage

Kochi: A 28 year old NRI groom, Sabir Sheikh, was among those booked in connection with the marriage of a 16-year-old minor at Thrikarippur in Kasaragod in Kerala, Asianet News reported.The girl’s father, Adachakai Juma Masjid secretary, Padana panchayat member P K Thajudèen, the cleric who solemnized the marriage Ustad Rahmatullah were the others booked …

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Thrissur Pooram begins

Kochi: King of festivals in Kerala, Thrissur Pooram, began on Saturday morning with goddess Neythalakkavilamma opening the southern end gate of Lord Siva’s Vadakkunnathan Temple on Saturday morning.Amidst people mourning the death of 16 people in a fire mishap in a cracker unit the other day, the festival began on a mourning note.Carrying the replica …

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Pooram sans fireworks

Kochi: The tragic fire accident at fireworks making unit ahead of the famous Thrissur Pooram has led to the organisers deciding to make the mesmerizing festival a low key affair sans fireworks.The tragedy killed 15 casting a gloom over festivities while the organisers resolved to mellow down the Kudamattam, one of the key events of …

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Judicial probe into cracker tragedy

Kochi: A judicial inquiry has been ordered by Kerala into the circumstances leading to the blast at a fireworks unit in Mundathikode, Thrissur claiming 14 lives on Tuesday.The state Cabinet on Wednesday decided to set up a committee headed by Justice C N Ramachandran Nair to probe the incident, On Manorama reported.An emergency financial assistance …

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Mishap claims 13 lives

Kochi: Thirteen persons were killed and many injured in an explosion cracker making unit at Thrissur on Tuesday.The accident happened when people were engaged in making fireworks display items for Thrissur Pooram.A large quantity of explosive materials were stocked in the unit for making the ‘fireworks display’ for Friday and Monday.The unit was manufacturing items …

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Kerala CM’s son visits temple

Kochi: Veteran Communist leader and Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s son Vivek Kiran and others’ visit to Sree Krishna Temple at Guruvayur Temple has turned controversial.There are allegations that the CPM ruled temple administration forced a journalist to delete the video of Vivek’s visit to the temple, Kerala Kaumudi reported.The incident happened after Vivek and …

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Cong divided CM’s name speculation

Kochi: A section of Congress leaders in Kerala is upset over Congress High Command not acting against those speculating Chief Ministerial candidates if Congress-led front is voted to power in Kerala.K Sudhakaran backing K C Venugopal for the post has not gone well among some senior leaders including former party Chief K Muraleedharan who appears …

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3 held for Nitin’s death in Noida

Kochi: Kerala Police arrested three persons from Uttar Pradesh and Haryana accused of abetting suicide of dental student Nitin Raj in Kannur in Kerala, media reports said.Rishikesh Tiwari, 32, Prashant Kheval, 28, of Uttar Pradesh Prakash Jay, 54 of Haryana were arrested from Noida in Uttar Pradesh.They were allegedly accused of mentally torturing Nitin in …

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Cops arrest hotel owner for malicious post

Kochi: A restaurant owner Arshadwas arrested for allegations of acts intended to provoke communal disturbance at Alappuzha in Kerala, NDTV reported.Proprietor of Mehar Mandi & Grills in Cherthala, Arshad allegedly circulated Vishu greetings cards featuring images of Lord Krishna with offerings of chicken during Kerala’s New year day, police said.The offence carries a punishment of …

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Farhan Khan booked under POCSO

Kochi: Farmaan Khan has been booked Farmaan Khan the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for allegedly marrying an underaged Kumbh Mela fame Monalisa Bhosle, media reports said.The Madhya Pradesh police have registered the case against Khan forallegedly marrying the minor.According to Madhya Pradesh police, Monalisa was only 16 years old when Khan …

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“Muslim League has right to claim Deputy CM post: Thangal

Kochi: Muslim League has said that it has the right to claim deputy Chief Minister’s post if UDF comes to power in Kerala.Talking to a specific question about whether the League would demand Deputy Chief, Panakkad Sayyid Munavvar Ali Shihab Thangal said it will not raise the issue now.C H Mohammed Koya and Awkadarkutty Naha …

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Silent campaign in 3 states

Kochi: The 48-hour silent period has come into force in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry which are going to the polling booths on April 9.l, media reports said.The Election Commission of India has issued an advisory issuing strict guidelines for media platforms to ensure a fair voting environment.The media and other public information platforms are not …

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