Kochi: Incessant rains dampened the spirit of the Thrissur Pooram revelers as they were deprived of witnessing the mesmerizing Vedikkettu in the wee hours of today.The administration has decided to hold it at about 7 pm tonight.The city was drenched in rains intermittently in the daytime on Tuesday even as the pooram festivities continued unabated.People …
Kochi: Former Government Chief Whip P C George was booked for allegedly making objectionable speech in a temple in Vennala.Palarivattom police have registered the case under IPC sections under 153, 295 A against George for making the utterances on May 8.Further action will be taken after studying the case, media reports quoting Palarivattom police said.A similar …
Kochi : The Vilambaram (announcement) ceremony marking the beginning of Thrissur Pooram festivities was held at Vadakkunathan Siva temple in the presence of ten of thousands of people on Monday.The idol of Naithala kavilamma mounted on top of Ernakulam Sivakumar elephant opened the southern end gate of the Vadakkunnathan temple signaling the opening of the …
Kochi: The Crime Branch sleuths wound up questioning actor Kavya Madhavan in connection with actor assault case at her house in Aluva today.The team led by DySP Byju K Paulose started questioning her at about 11.30 am and ended it at 4.45 pm.A few days back the crime branch had asked her to appear at …
Kochi: Emergence of Right Wing leader Veer Savarkar’s image on some umbrellas (kuda) brought out for the Kudamattam (exchange of umbrellas) event kicked up controversy after which they were taken off from the event.The Azadi Umbrellas are brought out by the Paramekkavu Devi temple depicting pictures of revolutionary leaders, freedom fighters and social reformers.It was …
Kochi: The sample fireworks of Thrissur Pooram happening after a gap of two years was marred by arguments and protests following restrictions imposed by the authorities in Swaraj Round against viewing the event from close quarters tonight.The event which was scheduled to start at 7 pm began one hour behind schedule.The spectacular event whipped up …
Kochi: Thrissur Pooram is going to be Women friendly this time with the administration setting up an enclosure to view Kudamattamfrom close range.This facility would embolden women to get closer to the spot and have a better view of the event, Revenue Minister K Rajan told a TV channel.He said 300 women cops have been …
Kochi: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has decided to not contest the Thrikkakara By Election to be held on May 31.This was started by AAP state convener P C Cyriac at a press conference here.He said that the AAP central leadership is in favour of focussing its firepower in the assembly election.It would also contest …
Kochi: LDF Thrikkakara candidate Dr Jo Joseph cut a sorry figure when a person countered his claim that he was with the survivor of actor abuse case.Cardiologist Dr Joseph walked into the venue of people’s campaign seeking Justice for the survivor to extend his support for the movement being held at Vanji Square here.Filmmaker Byju …
Kochi: Over a couple of centuries old Thrissur Pooram, perhaps a unique example of a human – animal union, underscores the importance of protecting the environment in the name of festivities.Touted to have started in the end of 18th century, the pooram has been luring tourists from around the world to witness the mesmerizing moments …
Kochi: Indian Railways have increased more facilities for people going to see Thrissur Pooram on May 10 and 11.Many trains will stop at Poonkkunnam on both directions on these days.Ernakulam-Kannur Inter city express, Ernakulam-Kannur Executive express, Tirunelveli-Palakkad Palaruvu express, Mangalore-Nagercoil Parasuram express.Facilities like additional ticket counters will function in Thrissur. The second entrance at Thrissur …
Kochi: Strict measures have been taken by the district administration and police to ensure safe conduct of Thrissur Pooram, being held in its normal format after a gap of two years. The sample fireworks will be held from 7 pm while restrictions are in place to ensure safety on Sunday. There will be only regulated …
Kochi: Insatiable 75-year-old former Union Minister K V Thomas of Congress has lost all political decency to stoop to the level of backstabbing Congress at a time when the party is in crisis.The party gave him much more than he really deserved and still Thomas is not happy even at this stage of his life, …
Kochi: BJP today accused Kerala government for going soft with Islamic hardliners in the state. The state has become a fertile ground for Islamic fundamentalism, Party president J P Nadda said at a function in Kozhikode. The government makes it appear that it is treating all equally which is not true, he said. The people …
Kochi: The Congress today announced late P T Thomas’ wife Uma Thomas as the UDF candidate at Thrikkakara by-elections even as differences in party surfaced on the decision.Dominic Presentation had sent enough feelers to the party to field him from the place but was humbly rejected by the party. A sulking Dominic was brought round …
Kochi: The CBI today collected evidence at Kerala Chief Minister’s official residence Cliff House at Thiruvananthapuram in connection with the alleged sexual abuse case against former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy of Congress. The CBI special team reached the place and carried out the raid after taking prior permission from the state government. The complainant came …
Kochi: In a major announcement, Twenty20 and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) have decided to field a candidate in the Thrikkakara by elections on May 31.The Kizhakkambalam-based Twenty20, floated by world’s leading readymade exporter Sabu Jacob, held talks with AAP national convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Aravind Kejriwal in this regard.A decision on the candidate will …
Kochi: Thrikkakara assembly bye poll necessitated following the death of Congress leader P T Thomas will be held on May 31.Counting of votes will be held on June 3.The Election Commission will issue notification on May 4.Nominations can be filed till May 11. Last day of withdrawal is May 16.The Election Commission decided this on …
Kochi: National Women’s Commission (NWC) is on a collision course with the LDF government on the Justice Hema Commission report which has been gathering dust in Thiruvananthapuram for the last two and a half years.Expressing concern over the Left government’s difficulty in making the report public, NWC chairperson Rekha Sharma has shot a letter to …
Kochi: With sexual abuse allegations rocking Malayalam film industry, Kerala government is working is all set to bring a law to deal with the issue.The draft of the law is ready and the government is aiming to bring the law in force, Kerala Culture and Film minister Saji Cheriyan told reporters.The government is going to …
