Kochi: Over 800 people have died in the massive earthquake of 6.0 that hitmountainous Kunar province eastern Afghanistan late on Sunday, BBC reported.The earthquake blocked roads making rescue operations extremely difficult due to which rescue operations were carried out by air.Many are still feared to be trapped under the rubble, while officials report entire villages …
Kochi: In a major boost to India’s diplomacy, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) at Tianjin for the first time condemned the Pahalgam terror attack on Monday, media reports said.“The Member States strongly condemn the terrorist attack in Pahalgam on 22 April,” the declaration said.The member nations expressed their deepest sympathy and condolences to the families …
Kochi : At least 600 people were killed and 1,500 injured as an earthquake of a magnitude of 6 struck eastern Afghanistan bordering Pakistan just before midnight local time, media reports said.Homes made of mud and wood collapsed as helicopters were sent in to evacuate the injured.There are reports of aftershocks impacting neighbouring Pakistan and …
Kochi: In a major infrastructure initiative by Kerala, construction of the twin tunnel linking Wayanad and Kozhikode was inaugurated by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday, media reports said.The Anakkampoyil–Kalladi four-lane road project will connect Thiruvambadi panchayat in Kozhikode with Meppadi panchayat in Wayanad.He said the project was included in the LDF’s 2021 election …
Kochi: A mini marathon was organised onNational Sports Day on the birthday of hockey wizard Dhyan Chand by My Bharat Idukki, Thodupuzha Soccer School (TSS), Actymed Health Care at Thodupuzha.Alappuzha SP and former sports personality Jilson Mathew flagged off the Marathon at Kolany flag off.Dronacharya P T Joseph and former national coach inaugurated the valedictory …
Kochi: A school teacher was booked for allegedly discouraging Muslim students from taking part in celebrations of other religions, the Hindu reported.The female teacher of Sirajul Uloom English High School, Kadavallur, sent audio clips to parents asking them to prevent their wards from attending such functions, the reports said.The Kunnamkulam police have registered a case …
Kochi: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Thursday denied any wedge between RSS and the BJP, Times of India reported.RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said the Sangh can give advice on any issue, but the final decision will be taken by the BJP.There could be “difference of opinion” while working towards the goals of the country.“There …
Kochi:Sri Lanka has slighted Tamil super star Vijay’s demand to seize Kachathheevu from Sri Lanka putting the Congress in soup as it was during Congress’ rule India lost it to Sri Lanka, media reports said.The Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay’s demand will not only spike his party’s popularity, but it will also arm the …
Kochi: The Kerala Crime Branch will collect evidence from women who had reportedly made allegations of sexual abuse against Rahul Mamkootathil, MLA, of Congress, Asianet News reported.The investigation team will also collect statements from those who have indirectly accused Rahul of abusing them.Crime Branch DySP Binu Kumar will lead the investigation.Rahul is likely to meet …
Kochi: Israeli forces are preparing to conquer Gaza City while it has suggested Palestinians relocate to the south where Tel Aviv is providing “most generous humanitarian aid”, BBC reported.In a post on X on Wednesday, the military’s Arabic spokesman Avichay Adraee said families relocating to the south would “receive the most generous humanitarian aid”.While Israeli …
ABHISH K. BOSE Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala has of late accused BJP of sabotaging Maharashtra elections through voter list manipulation and alleges CPM’s collusion with Kerala State Election Commission to compromise the local body polls. In an exclusive interview with journalist Abhish K. Bose, Chennithala alleges that the Maharashtra elections were sabotaged, …
Kochi: In a blow to the Lulu Group, the CPI has opposed reclamation of wetland for setting up a Mall at Thrissur, media reports said.The party Council took the decision to stand against filling of paddy fields against which a CPI local leader Mukundan had gone to court.Mukundan had told the media that his actions …
Kochi: All rounder Ravichandran Ashwin, 39, announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL).The Right Arm Off Spinner, Ashwin last played for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 2025 edition of the T20 league.He retired from international cricket in December 2024. Ashwin’s retirement comes amidst rumors linking him with a return to the …
Kochi: Rapper Vedan, 31, secured an anticipatory bail from Kerala High Court in rape case filed by a young doctor Wednesday, Manorama reported. Delivering the bail to Hiran Das Murali, (alias) Vedan, the court observed that the registration of a new crime against the rapper or the possibility of another crime being registered cannot be …
Kochi: Kerala BJP Vice president C Krishna Kumar has been accused by a woman of sexual abuse, media reports said.The matter has been brought to the notice of BJP state chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar.Meanwhile, Krishna Kumar has dismissed the case related to a family dispute which was rejected by a court in 2023.Rajeev said the matter …
Kochi: Brenden Valentine Crasto of Catholic Church from Pakistan became the third person to get Indian citizenship to settle down at Goa under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019.A long-time resident of Anjuna in Goa, Brenden expressed gratitude after receiving the citizenship certificate.Brenden had been waiting for a long time and was thankful for the fast …
Kochi: Kerala High Court’s temporary ban on collection of toll by National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) 65 km Edappally-Mannuthy stretch of NH 544 at Paliyekkara will continue till September 9 as NHAI has failed to maintain status quo, media reports said.The Monitoring Committee set up by the court to give feedback about the restoration …
Kochi: Dismissing a plea seeking a media gag on reports related to Nimisha Priya, senteced to death in Yemen, the Supreme Court on Monday asked do you want nobody should say anything to media?, Manorama reported. The nurse from Palakkad in Kerala was given capital punishment for killing her Yemen native business partner Talal Abdo …
Kochi: Promising cricketer Fareed Hussain, 23, of Jammu and Kashmir died in a freak road accident.Fareed died after one of the occupants of a car opened the door on which Fareed’s two wheeler collided the other day in Poonch.He was rushed to the nearest hospital, but in vain.Photo: Facebook
Kochi: Sree Krishna temple administration at Guruvayur has accused fashion influencer Jasmine Jaffar of committing contempt of court by shooting films in the temple pond and nadapura illegally, media reports said.The Guruvayur Dewasthanam has lodged a complaint against former Big Boss star Jasmine at the Police station accusing her of violating Kerala High Court riders …
