Thrissur: The 14th edition of the International Theatre Festival of Kerala (ITFoK) commenced on Friday with the opening play, ‘Apatridas,’ directed by Lenerson Polinini from Brazil. The production explores themes of wars, conflicts, and migration, encouraging dialogue on identity and non-belonging in a world grappling with global crises. Lenerson Polinini, the director of ‘Apatridas,’ expressed Read More…
Thrissur: The 14th edition of the International Theatre Festival of Kerala (ITFOK) kicked off on Friday in a grand opening organized by the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi. The festival, spanning eight days, began with captivating performances of two plays, ‘Maati Katha’ from India and ‘Apatridas/Stateless’ from Brazil, along with a mesmerizing music show. Inaugurating the Read More…
By our Legal Correspondent Kadathuruthy (Kottarakkara), Feb 9 (IVC) The father of the murdered Dr Vandana’s father , K G Mohandas said that he would appeal in the Division Bench of the Kerala High Court against the dismissal of the petition by the Single Bench of the Kkerala High Court on Feb 06. The Read More…
By our correspondent Idukki, Feb 09 (IVC) A woman hailing from Idumbumchola in the district was burnt with pouring petrol over him , with an intent to kill by her neighbor this afternoon, police said. Police gave the name of the injured woman as Parakkal Seetha and was rushed her to the nearby hospital. Read More…
By our Legal Correspondent Kochi, Feb 09 (IVC) The Special National Investigation Agency (NIA) Court judge here Mini S Das today awarded 10 years rigorous imprisonment to Riyas Aboobacker . The alleged IS activist Riyas Aboobacker was found guilty and convicted on Feb 7, under Section 38 of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) dealing Read More…
Thrissur: The 14th edition of the International Theatre Festival of Kerala (ITFoK) is set to commence on February 9 with the theme ‘Ensemble, Peace and Confidence.’ Organized by the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi in collaboration with the State Culture department, the festival aims to explore the impacts of war, conflicts, and the yearning for belonging Read More…
Thrissur: The much-anticipated sale of the Centre’s subsidized ‘Bharat rice’ has kicked off in Thrissur district, bringing relief to residents with its affordable price tag of Rs 29 per kilogram. The National Cooperative Consumers’ Federation of India (NCCF) outlets in the state took charge of distributing the rice, with 150 sacks of the popular ‘Ponni’ Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Suresh Gopi, the popular actor and BJP leader, has already started campaigning in the Thrissur Lok Sabha constituency even before the official announcement of the elections and his candidature. The BJP’s booth-level meetings began on Tuesday, February 7th, with Gopi visiting four constituencies to strengthen the party’s grassroots network. He visited Nattika, Puthukkad, Ollur, Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a significant development during the presentation of the Kerala Budget for the financial year 2024-25, Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal announced an allocation of ₹1,132 crore for the LIFE housing scheme. The State has been compelled to contribute additional funds to the Pradhan Mantri Avas Yojana (PMAY) Gramin and Urban schemes, amounting to ₹57.62 Read More…
Kozhikode: Professor Shyja Aundavan, a professor at the National Institute of Technology (NIT), has stirred controversy by expressing support for Nathuram Godse, the assassin of Mahatma Gandhi, in a Facebook comment. Shyja Aundavan, known for his outspoken views, shared her admiration for Godse in response to a post praising Godse’s actions. In her comment, Shyja Read More…