The first anniversary of Upasana, an association of retired temple employees of the Cochin Devaswom Board, was held at Lakshmi Mandapam, Thekkemadham, Thrissur. The meeting was inaugurated by Advocate Ravi Chankath, while Upasana President Kootambilly Vishnu Namboothiri presided over the function. Retired artists who had rendered distinguished service under the Devaswom Board were honoured on Read More…
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Rain Likely at Isolated Places in Kerala; Monsoon Weakens
The southwest monsoon has weakened across Kerala, with weather experts attributing the decline in rainfall to the strengthening of the El Niño phenomenon over the Pacific Ocean. According to the Meteorological Department, rainfall is expected to remain below normal during July and August as well. A reduction in rainfall is also anticipated in several other Read More…
Motor Vehicles Department Cracks Down on Illegal Vehicle Modifications
The Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) has intensified action against illegally modified vehicles, collecting nearly ₹1 crore in penalties within just 44 days. According to official figures, fines were imposed on 1,528 vehicles during May alone, amounting to ₹86.35 lakh. The department has already recovered ₹14.85 lakh, while ₹71.50 lakh remains pending from violators. In June, Read More…
DMO Refutes Minister’s Claim of Cholera Cases in Palakkad
The District Medical Officer (DMO) of Palakkad has denied reports that cholera cases were confirmed in the district, contradicting an earlier statement made by Health Minister K. Muraleedharan. DMO Dr. T.V. Rosh clarified that no cholera cases have been reported in Palakkad. Following the DMO’s statement, the Health Department also revised its earlier position. On Read More…
Renovated Lamp Pillar at Guruvayur Temple to be Dedicated on Monday
The dedication ceremony of the renovated lamp pillar (Deepasthambham) at the eastern entrance of the Guruvayur Temple will be held on Monday evening. Devaswom Minister K. Muraleedharan will officially dedicate the renovated structure at a function scheduled for 6 p.m. The renovation work was sponsored as an offering by Sanil Kumar, a businessman based in Read More…
BJP Holds Protest Demanding Permanent Solution to Kuttanellur Traffic Congestion
The Kuttanellur Division Committee of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) organized a public protest demanding a permanent solution to the worsening traffic congestion at Kuttanellur Centre in Thrissur. The protest, chaired by Division Convener Santosh Kumar K.R., was inaugurated by State Council Member Sundaran Rajan Master. He urged the authorities to take immediate steps to Read More…
Devaswom Minister K. Muraleedharan to Visit Guruvayur on June 15
Devaswom Minister K. Muraleedharan will visit Guruvayur on Monday, June 15, marking his first visit to the temple town after assuming charge as Minister for Devaswom Affairs. The minister will be received by Guruvayur Devaswom Chairman A. V. Gopinath, members of the Devaswom Administrative Committee, officials, and devotees. After offering prayers at the temple, Muraleedharan Read More…
Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vijayan Criticises Health Department Over Nipah Response
Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vijayan has criticised the state Health Department over its handling of the Nipah virus situation, alleging that the seriousness of the issue is not being adequately addressed. Speaking to reporters, Pinarayi Vijayan said Nipah is a matter of grave concern and accused the government of failing to implement effective preventive measures. He Read More…
Shigella Case Reported in Kozhikode; Infections Rise in Wayanad
A case of Shigella infection has been reported in Payyoli, Kozhikode district. The disease was confirmed in a three-year-old child, whose condition is currently stable, according to health officials. Meanwhile, seven more people have tested positive for Shigella at Kolayadi School in Wayanad, taking the total number of confirmed cases in the district to 16. Read More…
Kerala Announces Free KSRTC Travel for Women Under ‘Priyadarshini Scheme’
The Kerala government has issued an order introducing free travel for women in KSRTC ordinary buses from June 15, 2026, under the “Priyadarshini Scheme.” According to the guidelines, women of all age groups, from young girls to senior citizens, will be eligible for completely free travel on ordinary KSRTC services. There will be no distance Read More…