A controversy has erupted in poll-bound Kerala after an alleged communal remark by BJP candidate B Gopalakrishnan in the Guruvayur constituency triggered political and legal action. The ruling Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)) and the opposition Indian National Congress have approached the Election Commission seeking action against the BJP leader. They allege that his Read More…
Gold prices have fallen again in the state, continuing the recent downward trend. The price of gold is now ₹13,380 per gram. The price of one sovereign stands at ₹1,07,040, making it one of the lowest rates this month. In early March, the price had touched ₹1,26,920 per sovereign. It has now dropped significantly. The Read More…
Iran has launched missile attacks on areas near a major nuclear research facility in southern Israel. The strikes targeted cities including Dimona and Arad. These areas are close to Israel’s high-security nuclear installations. The attack caused heavy damage. Several people were injured, and some are reported to be in critical condition. The Israeli military said Read More…
US President Donald Trump has warned Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours. He said the US could target Iran’s energy facilities if the route is not reopened. Iran responded strongly. It warned that it could strike US-linked energy, technology, and water facilities in the Middle East. The situation has raised global Read More…
District Government Pleader and Public Prosecutor K B Sunilkumar has retired from service. He stepped down on March 19 after completing his term and reaching the age limit of 60. Sunilkumar began his tenure as Additional Government Pleader in the First Additional District Court, Thrissur in December 2016. He was later given additional charge as Read More…
NDA candidates, including Padmaja Venugopal, filed their nomination papers on Friday. Candidates from different constituencies took part in the process. These include Adv. KK Aneesh Kumar (Manalur), CC Mukundan (Nattika), and Balakrishnan (Chelakkara). The candidates reached the venue from the West Fort as part of a roadshow. Thousands of party workers participated in the rally. Read More…
Mananthavady constituency NDA candidate P Shyam Raj has demanded a proper memorial for tribal leader Edachena Kunkan. He raised the demand during his election campaign at Pulinjhal Kotta. Shyam Raj said that future generations should remember leaders like Kunkan. He criticised the ruling governments for not building a suitable memorial so far. He said it Read More…
Candidates from various parties have filed their nomination papers for the Kerala Assembly elections as the deadline approaches. In Thrissur, a tough triangular contest is taking shape. LDF candidate Alankode Leelakrishnan, Congress candidate Rajan J Pallan, and NDA candidate Padmaja Venugopal have all filed their nominations. Several ministers also submitted their papers. These include P Read More…
The Supreme Court of India has said that a wife not doing housework cannot be treated as cruelty. The observation came while hearing a divorce plea filed by a husband. He claimed that his wife refused to cook and sought divorce on that ground. A bench of Justices Sandeep Mehta and Vikram Nath heard the Read More…
A 27-year-old veterinarian died after being attacked by a hippopotamus at the Tyavarekoppa Zoo. The victim, Dr Sameeksha Reddy, was working on a contract basis with the forest department. She was also undergoing training at the zoo. The incident happened late Thursday night. Officials said she had gone to the zoo hospital around 10.30 pm Read More…