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Big Relief for Rahul Mamkootathil: Court Grants Anticipatory Bail in Second Sexual Assault Case

Rahul Mamkootathil has received a major legal breather as the Thiruvananthapuram Additional Sessions Court granted him anticipatory bail in the second sexual assault case filed by a 23-year-old woman from Bengaluru. The order came after detailed arguments from both sides, following the bail plea submitted last Saturday. The complaint, sent via email to the KPCC Read More…

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Malayattoor Mystery Turns Murder: 19-Year-Old Chithrapriya Found Dead, Boyfriend Arrested; Late-Night Footage Emerges

A shocking twist has emerged in the disappearance of 19-year-old Chithrapriya from Malayattoor. What began as a missing-person search has now turned into a full-fledged murder investigation. Police have arrested her friend Alan, after interrogation revealed crucial details suggesting he committed the crime while intoxicated. Chithrapriya, an aviation student in Bengaluru, had gone missing on Read More…

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North Kerala Gears Up for Phase Two Polls: Silent Campaign Today, Results on Saturday

Kerala is all set for the second phase of the local body elections, with seven northern districts heading to the polls tomorrow. Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur, Wayanad, and Kasaragod will witness intense electoral action as voters decide the fate of thousands of candidates. A total of 604 local bodies comprising 12,391 wards are going Read More…

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First Phase of Kerala Local Body Elections Sees Heavy Turnout; Polling Crosses 70% — Ernakulam Tops, Thiruvananthapuram Trails

Kerala witnessed an impressive voter response in the first phase of the local body elections, with turnout soaring past 70% across seven districts. Despite polling hours ending at 6 PM, voters who were already in queues were allowed to cast their ballots, ensuring maximum participation. Ernakulam emerged as the top-performing district with a remarkable 73.16% Read More…

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Gold Prices Dip Below ₹95,000 for the First Time in Weeks; Falls Twice Today by ₹720

Kochi: Gold prices in Kerala dropped for the second time today, marking a total decline of ₹720 per sovereign. Prices fell by ₹240 in the morning and further dipped by ₹480 in the afternoon, bringing the new rate to ₹94,920 per sovereign. The price per gram also saw a two-stage reduction, decreasing by a total Read More…

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High Voter Turnout in Local Body Elections: Polling Crosses 50% by Noon, Fronts Boosted by Strong Participation

The first phase of Kerala’s local body elections witnessed an impressive voter turnout, crossing 50% by noon on Tuesday. Ernakulam district recorded the highest polling percentage at 50.83%, emerging as the most active region so far. Thiruvananthapuram reported the lowest turnout at 44.50%.Other district-wise figures stood at: Kollam – 48.43%, Pathanamthitta – 46.99%, Alappuzha – Read More…

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Final Campaign Frenzy Sweeps North Kerala Ahead of Second Phase of Local Body Elections

North Kerala is witnessing a high-energy political finale today as public campaigning for the second phase of the local body elections draws to a close at 6 PM. While seven districts from Thiruvananthapuram to Ernakulam cast their votes on Tuesday, the focus now shifts to Thrissur, Malappuram, Palakkad, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod — all Read More…

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Kerala Kicks Off First Phase of Local Body Elections Across Seven Districts

Kerala’s much-anticipated local body elections entered their first phase today (December 9), with polling beginning across seven districts — Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki and Ernakulam. Voting will continue until 6 PM as lakhs of citizens head to the booths to choose their local representatives. A total of 11,168 wards across 595 local bodies Read More…

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IFFK Turns 30: Festival to Open with Award-Winning Palestinian Film “Palestine 36”

Thiruvananthapuram: The 30th International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK), one of India’s most prestigious film events, is set to begin on December 12 — and it will open with the globally acclaimed Palestinian drama Palestine 36. Directed by Annemarie Jacir, the film has earned international praise for its powerful depiction of the 1936 Palestinian uprising Read More…

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Dileep Acquitted After Eight-Year Trial; Six Convicted in Kerala Actress Assault Case

In a dramatic turning point in one of Kerala’s most closely watched criminal trials, actor Dileep was acquitted on Monday in the 2017 actress abduction and assault case. The Ernakulam Principal Sessions Court ruled that the prosecution failed to prove the charges against him beyond reasonable doubt, bringing an end to an eight-year legal battle Read More…