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Munnar Shivers Again as Temperature Drops Below Zero; Tourist Rush Surges, Wayanad Also Feels the Chill

Thodupuzha: The hill station of Munnar in Idukki district is once again in the grip of intense cold, with temperatures dipping below zero. The lowest temperature was recorded at the Letchmi Estate in Munnar, where the mercury fell to minus one degree Celsius, marking one of the coldest spells of the season. The sub-zero conditions Read More…

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Kerala Government to File Appeal Against Dileep’s Acquittal in Actress Assault Case

Kochi: The Kerala government has decided to file an appeal in the High Court challenging the trial court verdict in the actress assault case. An official order granting permission for the appeal was issued after the government accepted the recommendations of the Director General of Police (DGP) and the Special Public Prosecutor. The appeal will Read More…

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BJP Crosses 20% Vote Share Only in Thiruvananthapuram; Congress Leads, CPM Second in Local Body Polls

Thiruvananthapuram: The official vote-share figures of political parties in the local body elections have been released by the State Election Commission. According to the data, the United Democratic Front (UDF) emerged as the biggest gainer, with the Congress securing the highest vote share among parties. The Congress topped the list with a 29.17 percent vote Read More…

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Kerala Goes Cashless at Record Pace: UPI Transactions Cross 444 Million in a Month

Kochi: Kerala is witnessing a remarkable digital payments boom, with Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions surging to new heights. According to data from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), the state recorded a staggering 444.9 million UPI transactions in November alone, underlining the rapid shift towards cashless payments. The state is registering an impressive Read More…

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Medical Aid for Differently-Abled Children as Part of Kottekkad Sree Ayyappa Swamy Temple Festival

Kottekkad: Medical assistance will be provided to differently-abled children as part of the Pathamudaya Mahotsavam of Kottekkad Sree Ayyappa Swamy Temple (Mammuṇṇi Thandan’s Kalari). The programme is being organised in collaboration with the SM (Shakthan Mammuṇṇi) Trust. The event will be held on December 23, 2025, at 7.30 pm at the temple premises. During the Read More…

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₹1,000 Monthly Aid for Women: Kerala Opens Applications for ‘Sthree Suraksha’ Scheme

Thiruvananthapuram: In a major step towards strengthening women’s welfare and social security, the Kerala government has opened applications for its flagship ‘Sthree Suraksha’ (Women’s Safety) Scheme from today (Monday). Under the scheme, eligible women will receive a monthly financial assistance of ₹1,000, aimed at providing basic income support to those not covered under any other Read More…

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Drug Case Against Actor Shine Tom Chacko Hits a Dead End; Forensic Report Clears Drug Use Allegation

Kochi: In a major setback for the police, forensic tests have failed to prove that Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko had consumed narcotic substances in the much-discussed drug case that stirred widespread controversy across Kerala. The forensic report, released recently, states that there is no scientific evidence to establish drug use by the actor. The Read More…

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Kochi Pays Tearful Tribute to Sreenivasan; Final Rites with State Honours on Sunday

Kochi: Kochi witnessed an outpouring of grief as the city bid a solemn farewell to legendary Malayalam actor, writer and filmmaker Sreenivasan. His mortal remains were kept for public homage at the Ernakulam Town Hall, where thousands of admirers, along with leaders from the film and political spheres, gathered to pay their last respects. After Read More…