Thrissur: As part of “Operation Monsoon,” a special drive launched by the Food Safety Department to ensure food safety during the monsoon season, extensive inspections were conducted across Thrissur district. Special inspections were carried out at fish and meat markets in Shakthan Market, as well as hotels, schools, and anganwadis across various circles. During the Read More…
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15 Shigella Cases Confirmed in Kerala; Six Deaths Reported
Thiruvananthapuram: Fifteen cases of Shigella infection have been confirmed in Kerala, with cases reported from Kozhikode, Malappuram, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kollam districts. Kozhikode has recorded the highest number of confirmed cases, with eight people testing positive for the infection. Authorities have also reported six deaths linked to the disease. Health officials said that 11 individuals Read More…
Muharram Holiday Rescheduled to Friday in Kerala
The Kerala government has issued an order rescheduling the Muharram public holiday to Friday. The decision was taken as the observance of Muharram will take place on Friday instead of the previously expected date. Accordingly, the public holiday that had been declared for Thursday has been shifted to Friday. The government also clarified that Thursday Read More…
Symbolic Elephant Dedication Ceremony Held at Guruvayur Temple
GURUVAYUR: A symbolic elephant dedication ceremony (Nadayiruthal) was conducted at the Guruvayur Temple on Monday morning following the Seeveli ritual. The offering was made by Pradeep Palazhi of Palazhi House, Padam, Nadavaramba, Thrissur. As part of the ritual, a symbolic elephant was dedicated to Lord Guruvayurappan after a contribution of ₹10 lakh was made to Read More…
Guruvayur Temple Hundi Collection Crosses ₹8.5 Crore in June 2026
GURUVAYUR: The counting of offerings deposited in the hundi of the Guruvayur Temple for June 2026 was completed on June 22, with the temple recording a collection of ₹8,50,00,661. In addition to the cash offerings, devotees contributed 1 kg 843 g 600 mg of gold and 9 kg 800 g of silver. During the counting Read More…
Darshan Timings Revised at Guruvayur Temple on June 23 Due to Ashta Bandham Ritual
GURUVAYUR: Devotees visiting the Guruvayur Temple on Tuesday, June 23, are advised that darshan timings will be temporarily revised due to the performance of the Ashta Bandham ritual at the Sreekovil (sanctum sanctorum). According to temple authorities, entry for devotees into the Nalambalam will be stopped before 1:30 p.m., following the conclusion of the Ucha Read More…
Lorry Driver Sentenced to Seven Years in Jail in Fatal Sand-Lorry Accident Case
THRISSUR: A court in Thrissur has sentenced a lorry driver to seven years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of ₹1 lakh in connection with a fatal road accident caused by an illegally operated sand-laden lorry. The Second Additional Sessions Judge, Ramesh Kumar S., convicted Nishad (42), son of Hamsa, a resident of Pallur Read More…
Bail Pleas Rejected in Guruvayur Devaswom Job Fraud Case
THRISSUR: The Principal District and Sessions Court, Thrissur, has rejected the bail applications of two accused in a case involving the alleged cheating of ₹5.34 lakh by offering a fake clerk job in the Guruvayur Devaswom Board using forged documents purportedly issued in the name of the Kerala Devaswom Recruitment Board. The accused are Geetha Read More…
Gold Price Rises by ₹40 per Gram in Kerala
Gold prices in Kerala witnessed an increase on Monday, with the rate of 22-carat gold rising by ₹40 per gram. According to market rates, the price of 22-carat (916) gold stands at ₹13,430 per gram, while the rate for 8 grams has reached ₹1,07,440. The price of 18-carat gold is ₹11,090 per gram and ₹88,720 Read More…
State Budget: General Discussion to Begin in Assembly Today
The general discussion on the state budget presented by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan will begin in the Legislative Assembly today. The Opposition is expected to raise issues related to the government’s private investment policy and the tax concessions announced for low-alcohol beverages. The Opposition is also likely to move an adjournment motion in the Assembly, Read More…