The 41-day Mandala-Makaravilakku Mahotsavam at the Sabarimala temple concluded on January 20, 2025, with the ceremonial closing of the temple gates. The temple was officially closed at 6:30 AM after the darshan of Thrikkettanal Rajaraja Varma, a representative of the Pandalam Royal Family, marking the end of the grand religious festivities. The final rituals of Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a historic judgment, the Neyyattinkara Additional Sessions Court sentenced 24-year-old Greeshma to death for the calculated and cold-blooded murder of her boyfriend, Sharon Raj. The court found Greeshma guilty of lacing a herbal concoction with pesticide, leading to Sharon’s untimely death in October 2022. After battling for life in a hospital for 11 Read More…
The Kerala High Court ruled that magic mushrooms do not fall under the classification of narcotic or psychotropic substances under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. This ruling emerged during the bail hearing of Rahul Rai, a Bengaluru resident who was arrested on October 4, 2024, for possessing 226 grams of psilocybin-containing magic Read More…
In his inaugural speech for the 13th session of the Kerala Legislative Assembly, Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar shed light on the state’s growing financial difficulties, attributing them to a significant decline in Union fiscal transfers. Despite ongoing efforts by the Kerala government to boost revenue and control expenditures, the state continues to experience liquidity stress, Read More…
In a pivotal verdict in the Sharon Raj murder case, the Neyyattinkara Additional Sessions Court in Kerala has convicted Greeshma, the prime accused, and her uncle, Nirmalakumaran Nair, for their roles in the brutal killing of 23-year-old Sharon Raj. However, the court acquitted Greeshma’s mother, Sindhu, citing insufficient evidence. Greeshma, a 22-year-old woman, was found Read More…
In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court has ordered the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the illegal installation of a massive flex board outside the Kerala Secretariat. The court’s decision follows reports of the unauthorized display, despite multiple directives to prevent such actions. Justice Devan Ramachandran expressed strong concern, stating, Read More…
In a major leap for Kerala’s aviation sector, Air Kerala has officially named Cochin International Airport (CIAL) as its operational hub, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the state’s first-ever airline. The airline is set to launch its inaugural flight from Kochi in June 2025, aiming to revolutionize air travel for both residents Read More…
In a dramatic turn of events, the Kerala Police have exhumed the body of Gopan Swami, a 69-year-old self-proclaimed spiritual guru, from his concrete tomb in Aralumoodu, Neyyattinkara. The exhumation, which began at 7 a.m. on Thursday, January 16, 2025, was conducted under heavy police security due to suspicions surrounding his death and unconventional burial. Read More…
The Kerala High Court has directed the state government to implement reservations for transgender individuals in educational institutions and public employment within six months. This ruling aligns with the Supreme Court’s 2014 judgment in the National Legal Services Authority v. Union of India, which recognized transgender persons as a third gender and mandated affirmative action Read More…
Kochi: In a surprising move, businessman and philanthropist Boby Chemmanur has chosen to remain in jail despite being granted bail by the Kerala High Court on January 14, 2025. His decision is a gesture of solidarity with prisoners who remain behind bars due to legal and procedural obstacles. Chemmanur, held in judicial custody for six Read More…