Sherin, the prime accused in the sensational Bhaskara Karanavar murder case from Chengannur, was released from Kannur Central Jail at 4 PM today following a remission of her sentence. The release came after the Kerala Governor approved the state government’s decision to grant sentence reduction to 11 inmates, including Sherin, who has completed 14 years Read More…
In a spectacular tradition marking the start of the Malayalam month of Karkidakam, the Vadakkumnathan Temple in Thrissur witnessed its iconic ‘Aanayoottu’ (feeding of elephants) ceremony, along with Maha Ganapathi Homam and Gajapooja rituals, drawing thousands of devotees from neighboring districts. A total of 63 elephants, including seven female elephants, were part of the celebration. Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a bold push for inclusive development and climate resilience, the Kerala Cabinet has cleared a trio of impactful initiatives. Leading the list is the approval of a new Model Residential School in Thonnakkal under the Scheduled Caste Development Department, initially enrolling 35 students in Grade 5, with phased expansion and new teacher appointments Read More…
Kollam, Kerala: A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded at Thevalakkara Boys High School, where 13-year-old Class 8 student Mithun was electrocuted to death after accidentally coming into contact with a live overhead power line while trying to retrieve his slipper from the rooftop of a newly constructed cycle shed. The accident occurred during school hours when students Read More…
Amid a worrying rise in rabies cases and over 1.31 lakh dog bites reported this year alone, the Kerala government has announced a bold new action plan to tackle the crisis. The strategy combines sterilisation, mass vaccination, and conditional euthanasia of severely ill or contagious stray dogs. Key to the plan is the rollout of Read More…
Heavy rains have been lashing Kerala’s Malabar region since Wednesday afternoon, causing severe disruptions across Kozhikode and neighboring districts. The sudden surge in rainfall led to rising water levels in the Kadantharapuzha area of Maruthonkara panchayat, forcing the evacuation of 49 people from 16 families to relief camps. Authorities have issued warnings to residents along Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The British Royal Air Force (RAF) fighter jet that was grounded in Kerala earlier this year is now close to resuming its journey, with repair works entering the final stage and the aircraft successfully refueled. While U.K. authorities have not yet issued an official statement regarding the completion of the maintenance or the exact Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is on high alert as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts intense monsoon activity across the state for the next five days. Seven districts — Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod — have been placed under Orange Alert, warning of very heavy rainfall (115.6 mm to 204.4 mm in 24 hours), Read More…
Kerala has confirmed a fresh case of Nipah virus, raising fresh public health concerns. The latest patient is a 32-year-old man from Palakkad, the son of a 58-year-old who died from the virus on July 12 while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Perinthalmanna. The son, who was caring for his father during hospitalization, Read More…
Kozhikode: Kerala’s iconic dairy brand Milma is rapidly expanding its global footprint, exporting over three tonnes of products to Gulf countries as part of a strategic tie-up with retail giant Lulu Group. This marks a major leap for the cooperative, which is now aggressively targeting international markets, including the United States and Maldives. While Milma’s Read More…