The judicial commission appointed by the Kerala government to probe the Mundathikode fireworks unit explosion visited the district on Wednesday and inspected the accident site. The commission, headed by Justice C.N. Ramachandran Nair, also visited the injured undergoing treatment at Thrissur Medical College Hospital. He interacted with victims Bhavani and Vishnu and inquired about their Read More…
The Central government has clarified that there will be no increase in fuel prices even after the ongoing Assembly elections in five states are concluded. The assurance comes amid the final phase of polling in West Bengal, where voting is underway on Tuesday. Addressing concerns over a possible hike, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the Read More…
Kerala’s dairy cooperative Milma has decided to increase the price of milk by ₹4 per litre, with the revised rates set to come into effect after May 6, the board of directors announced. The decision was taken at a meeting of the board, following earlier discussions on revising milk prices. The hike comes after receiving Read More…
Kerala is set to receive much-needed relief from the scorching summer heat, with the Central Meteorological Department forecasting widespread summer showers across the state on Wednesday. According to officials, several regions are likely to experience rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds, particularly during the afternoon hours. The change in weather is expected to bring Read More…
A Thrissur court has sentenced a 72-year-old man to life imprisonment for the murder of a Tamil Nadu native in Guruvayur over a financial dispute. The Fourth Additional District and Sessions Court judge Anil T.P. sentenced Gopalakrishnan, a native of Kanyakumari district in Tamil Nadu, to life imprisonment and imposed a fine of ₹25,000. In Read More…
A Thrissur court has sentenced two accused to life imprisonment in connection with the murder of Vincent, a resident of Keltron Colony in Killannur village. The First Additional District and Sessions Court judge K. Kamanis sentenced life imprisonment and a fine of 3 lakh rupees each to the first and second accused — Sijo alias Read More…
In the aftermath of the fireworks explosion at Mundathikode in Thrissur, organisers of the Kadamattom church festival have decided to cancel the fireworks display. The decision was taken following a directive from the head of the Malankara Orthodox Church. Instead of conducting fireworks, the organisers have chosen to undertake a charitable initiative by constructing a Read More…
A statewide hartal called in protest against the death of Nithin Raj, a BDS student of a dental college at Ancharakandi in Kannur, began on Tuesday morning. The hartal, organised by a coalition of Dalit organisations, is being held from 6 AM to 6 PM demanding the arrest of those responsible for the student’s death. Read More…
The Central Meteorological Department has forecast summer rains accompanied by thunderstorms in several parts of Kerala, issuing a yellow alert in multiple districts. According to the weather department, moderate to heavy rainfall and strong winds are likely in parts of central and northern Kerala. Wind speeds may reach 40–50 kmph, along with lightning in isolated Read More…
A statewide hartal has been called in Kerala on Tuesday in protest against the death of Nithin Raj, a student of a dental college in Kannur. Protesters are demanding a fair investigation into the incident and action against those held responsible. The hartal is scheduled from 6 AM to 6 PM, with organisers urging the Read More…