Ernakulam: The winds of political change are blowing across Kerala, and the NDA is poised to seize power in the 2026 assembly elections, declared Dr. Rajeev Menon, National Secretary General of the Republican Party of India (Athawale). He made this bold prediction while inaugurating the RPI (Athawale) state-level membership campaign in Ernakulam, where RC Rajeevdas Read More…
Kochi: Rapper Vedan, also known as Hiran Das Murali, is facing serious legal trouble after being booked under wildlife protection laws for possession of a tiger tooth — an offense that could result in up to seven years of imprisonment, according to Kerala Forest Minister A.K. Saseendran. The case surfaced during an excise department raid Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The iconic Malayalam film director Shaji N. Karun, whose groundbreaking work earned global recognition for Malayalam cinema, has passed away at the age of 73. He breathed his last at 5 p.m. at his residence on Udarsirumani Road in Vazhuthakkad after battling a prolonged illness. Karun, who recently received the prestigious J.C. Daniel Award, Read More…
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change’s Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) has put on hold the environmental clearance for Kerala’s ambitious 8.75-km twin-tube tunnel road connecting Kozhikode and Wayanad. The proposed route slices through the fragile ecosystems of the Western Ghats and the Chooralmala-Mundakkai region, which witnessed a devastating landslide in July 2024 Read More…
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan personally visited the grieving family of N Ramachandran, a 65-year-old Kochi native who lost his life in the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The visit took place at the family’s home in Edappally, where the Chief Minister extended his heartfelt condolences and assured them of the state’s Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram/Kochi: Kerala’s Chief Minister’s office and residence, Cliff House, in Thiruvananthapuram, along with Kochi International Airport, have all received bomb threats. Authorities immediately initiated security protocols after the threats were reported, with investigations launched by local police and special bomb squads. The threats were communicated through anonymous calls, prompting a full-scale response from Kerala Police. Read More…
Kochi: In a major drug raid, cannabis was seized from the flat of rapper Veden in Kochi. The operation was carried out by the Hill Palace Police in Thrippunithura, who discovered the drugs during a detailed inspection. The raid was part of a wider crackdown following growing concerns over narcotics use within the film industry. Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set to experience a mix of intense weather conditions, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting isolated heavy showers and a surge in daytime temperatures. Starting today, heavy rainfall is expected to intensify across northern Kerala. A yellow alert has been issued for Palakkad, Malappuram, and Wayanad districts. Alerts are also in Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala has officially claimed the top spot in India for the highest number of luxury hotels, outshining industrial giants like Maharashtra and Gujarat. According to the latest data from the Union Ministry of Tourism (2019–April 2025), Kerala now leads the country in the number of 5-star, 4-star, and 3-star hotels. The state currently boasts Read More…
Alappuzha: Popular Malayalam actors Sreenath Bhasi and Shine Tom Chacko appeared before the Alappuzha Excise Office for questioning. Although summoned for 10 AM, both actors arrived early at around 8 AM, signaling the seriousness of the investigation. Sources reveal that Shine Tom Chacko, currently undergoing treatment at a de-addiction center in Bengaluru, requested officials to Read More…