Kochi: Israel cabinet approved plans for a massive assault on Gaza City while Israel Defence Minister warned to destroy Gaza City if Hamas failed to agree to disarm and release all hostages, BBC reported.The warning came amidst widespread pressure from within and outside the country.Hamas had agreed for a 60-day ceasefire and release of half …
Kochi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday claimed that the BJP would make a good performance in the Local Bodies and Assembly polls in Kerala, media reports said.The party will secure 25 per cent seats in the upcoming local body elections in the state, Shah inaugurating the development summit organised by Malayala Manorama newspaper …
Kochi: NRI industrialist Lord Swraj Paul, 94, passed away in London on Thursday evening, media reports quoting family sources said.Founder of UK-based Caparo Group of industries, Paul died in a hospital where he was hospitalised recently following illness.Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the death of Lord Swraj Paul. Modi praised his contributions to industry and …
Kochi: Cases of Amaebic meningoencephalitis are increasing in Kozhikode 7 year old boy contracting it in Thamarassery, media reports said.His 9 year old sister had died due to the disease caused byNaegleria fowleri, commonly called the “brain-eating amoeba”.A test conducted on the boy confirmed that he was infected with the disease.Treatment has been started for …
Kochi: Congress suffered a serious blow when Youth Congress chief Rahul Mamkootathil, MLA, quit as Youth Congress chief in Kerala following sexual allegations against him, media reports said.Rahul said he was stepping down “not because of any wrongdoing, but to protect the Congress party” when the party is fighting against the anti-people policies of the …
Kochi: Kochi Metro, which redefined urban transportation by revolutionising travelling comfort, is going to spread its wings with increasing its pinkline network suburban Kakkanad.The service from Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium stop to Kakkanad will be partially opened by June next year by adding five stations, albeit three months behind schedule, Mathrubhumi reported.Work on 825 foundation piles …
Kochi: A person from Gujarat allegedly attempted to attack Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta during the weekly public hearing session at her house on Wednesday, media reports said.According to the Delhi CMO, the accused from Rajkot allegedly attempted to assault her while she was interacting with citizens.The accused identified as Rajesh Bhai Khimji Bhai Sakriya, …
Kochi: The Supreme Court rejected NHAI’s appeal against Kerala High Court’s order to suspend toll collection in Paliyekkara toll booth in Thrissur for poor condition of National Highway 544.The Court dismissed the appeal filed by Guruvayoor Infrastructure Ltd, the concessionaire who is collecting the toll.The court had criticised the NHAI for the condition of the …
Kochi: The Church is getting closer to the BJP even as a narrative created by the Left and Congress against the Saffron party in the wake of the arrest of nuns in Chhattisgarh failed to make any impact.A Catholic priest of the Pala diocese taking part in a RSS function on August 15 has triggered …
Kochi: Congress-led INDIA bloc on Tuesday announced Supreme Court judge B Sudershan Reddy as its nominee for the Vice-President elections, media reports said.All the opposition parties agreed on the candidature of Reddy, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge told in a press conference in New Delhi.Kharge said Reddy was a consistent and courageous champion of social, economic …
Kochi: Maharashtra Governor P Radhakrishnan was named the NDA candidate for the post of Vice President.Weeks after the resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar, the BJP announced his name on Sunday, media reports said.The election will be held on September 9.He has about four decades of experience in politics, BJP President J P Nadda said.Radhakrishnan was also …
Kochi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday said that those claiming errors in electoral rolls should file an affidavit within seven days.If they failed to do it then it shows that their allegations were wrong for which they should apologise to the nation, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said addressing a press conference …
Kochi: The Syro Malabar Catholic Church has condemned the criticisms made by CPM against Thalasserry Archbishop Mar Joseph Pamplany and sought an end to the campaign, media reports said.The Syro-Malabar Church described the attacks, particularly those coming from leaders of the CPM, including the party’s state secretary MV Govindan, as irresponsible, misleading and discomforting.The controversy …
Kochi: Thirtyfive persons suffered food poisoning after consuming chicken sandwiches at a function in Areekode in Malappuram in Kerala yesterday, media reports said.Those who fell suffered diarrhea and vomiting following which they were admitted to Areekkode Taluk Hospital andManjeri Medical College.Those who were taken ill had partaken in a feast organised in connection with the …
Kochi: Legendary film Sholay celebrated the golden jubilee of its release on August 15, 1975, Times of India reported.Directed by Ramesh Sippy and produced by his father G P Sippy, the film was shot in the rocky terrain of Ramanagara in Karnataka for over two and a half years from October 1973.Written by Salim–Javed, the …
Kochi: Actor Shwetha Menon won the election and has been chosen as the first female president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA). She contested for the post of president against Devan. Her dramatic win comes almost a year after the Mohanlal-led committee resigned over the explosive Hema Committee report, which exposed sexual allegations, …
Kochi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi made several major announcements during his Independence Day 2025 speech on Friday, August 15, Hindustan Times reported.Delivering the longest ever speech of 103-minute by any Prime Minister, Modi announced that India will launch ‘Sudarshan Chakra’ mission to “expand, strengthen, and modernise” national security shields.Modi also announced big-ticket Goods and Services …
Kochi: Train services through Kottayam will be regulated from August 16 to September 13 for demolition of a about seven decades old footbridge in the railway station, Manorama reported.The preliminary phase of work is scheduled from August 16 to 31. The bridge was constructed in 1956 when the station came into existence for metre gauge …
Kochi: In a major setback to the LDF government in Kerala, a special court on Thursday observed that the Chief Minister has no legal standing to interfere in anti-corruption inquiries, the Hindu reported.The Inquiry Commissioner and Special Judge, Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB), Thiruvananthapuram, slammed the VACB for giving a clean chit to Additional Director …
Kochi: Fortysix people, including two Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel died in a massive cloudburst at the remote Chishoti village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on Thursday, NDTV reported.Several people are believed to be trapped under earth, officials said, adding that over 160 people have been rescued so far. “Administration has immediately swung …
