Kochi: Mass cancellation of trains passing through Kottayam in the name of doubling work has hit passengers hard.Twenty-One trains have been canceled via Kottayam from today till May 28 for completion of the doubling work.Ten hours restrictions from 7.45 am to 5.45 pm will be there from May 24 to 28.People, mainly women, traveling to …
Kochi: Neyyattinkara Bishop has denied allegations that he tried to help actor Dileep secure a bail in the actor abuse case of 2017.Dileep had accused director Balachandra Kumar of swindling Rs 10 lakh from him in the name of seeking the help of the bishop in getting him a bail.The Bishop Vincent Samuel made this …
Kochi: In a big relief the organizers of Thrissur Pooram, the much delayed Vedikkettu (fireworks) were held just before heavy rains drenched the cultural capital of Kerala today.The fireworks were scheduled for 3 am on May 11 to bring curtains on the annual festivities of Thrissur Pooram involving Vadakkunathan Siva temple and ten other temples.The …
Kochi: The Newgen party Twenty20 has said that the LDF government may convert the Rs 75 lakh imported Volvo buses into poultry farms soon.Taking a dig at the Kerala government’s plans to turn KSRTC Volvo buses into classrooms, party Chief Coordinator Sabu M Jacob said no one should be surprised if the Agriculture Minister came …
Kochi: Actor Dileep’s businessman friend Sharath G Nair has been arrested in connection with the actor assault case of 2017.The arrest was based on the charges of destroying evidence in the case.Owner of a hotel, Sharath is sixth accused in the conspiracy to harm police officials who probed the case in 2017 leading to the …
Kochi: Another political front has taken birth in Kerala following the tie up of Aam Aadmi Party and Twenty20 at Kezhakkambalam near here on Sunday.The formation of new front People’s Welfare Alliance was announced by Twenty20 coordinator Sabu Jacob and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal.The alliance will fight the local bodies elections in 2025.The alliance …
Kochi: The Congress has finally expelled senior Congress leader and former union minister K V Thomas from the party for anti party activities.The Kerala unit of the party put the suggestion before the AICC seeking expulsion of Thomas during the Chinta shibir at Rajasthan.The AICC gave the green signal for his removal.The party cannot take …
Kochi: Veteran journalist V P Ramachandran, 98, passed away at her residence here tonight.Cremation will be held at Thrikkakara Public Cremation, Athani, Ernakulam, tomorrow.Born to Thozhoor Shekharan Nair and Vettathu Rukminiamma on April 21, 1924, V P Ramachandran began his life on a low note as a typist in the defense services. Later, he joined …
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 …
