M A SUDHEER BABU, PATTAMBI Despite occasional spells of rain, rising summer temperatures are posing a serious threat to agriculture across Kerala, with coconut farming among the most affected. Water levels in wells, streams, and rivers are steadily declining, raising concerns about irrigation and crop sustainability. Agricultural experts warn that neglecting coconut palms during the Read More…
Chennai: Sanju Samson produced an outstanding batting performance, scoring a century in just 52 balls against the Delhi Capitals in an Indian Premier League match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday. Continuing his excellent form, Samson scored 106 runs, leading Chennai’s innings after being sent in to bat. At the end of 18 overs, Read More…
Chikmagalur: The preliminary postmortem report of Sreenanda, a native of Kadambazhipuram in Palakkad who died during a tourist trip to Chikmagalur, has identified severe head injuries as the cause of death, officials said. According to the report, Sreenanda sustained serious injuries to the right side of her head. Additional injuries consistent with a fall were Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The controversy surrounding the marriage of Kumbh Mela viral personality Monalisa Bhosle has intensified, with authorities indicating that additional charges may be invoked alongside the existing POCSO case. According to Prakash Uyke, legal advisor to the State Commission for Scheduled Tribes, charges under the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act are also likely to Read More…
Thrissur: Allegations of violence and violation of the Model Code of Conduct have surfaced from the Manalur Assembly constituency, with NDA candidate K.K. Aneesh Kumar filing a formal complaint before the Chief Electoral Officer of Kerala. In the complaint, Aneesh Kumar accused UDF candidate T.N. Prathapan and his associates of assaulting an NDA booth agent Read More…
Chikmagalur: The postmortem of Sreenanda, a native of Kadambazhipuram in Palakkad, who went missing during a sightseeing trip to Chikmagalur, will be conducted on Friday, officials said. Authorities have decided to carry out the postmortem at the district hospital in Chikmagalur, treating it as a special case despite delays. Following the procedure, the body will Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The State Drugs Control Department has banned the distribution and sale of certain batches of medicines after they were found to be of substandard quality during routine testing conducted in March. According to officials, the affected medicines failed to meet quality standards in tests carried out at state-run drug testing laboratories. In response, the Read More…
Wadakkanchery: Allegations of fake voting surfaced at a polling booth in Wadakkanchery during the ongoing Kerala Assembly elections, leading to protests by party workers. The complaint was reported from booth number 49 at the Wadakkancherry Girls School. According to sources, a voter identified as Sajeev arrived at the booth in the morning to cast his Read More…
New Delhi: Narendra Modi has urged the people of Kerala to vote in large numbers in the upcoming 2026 Assembly elections, stating that higher participation will strengthen the state’s democratic spirit. In a message shared on X, the Prime Minister said that record voter turnout would add vigour to democracy. He also made a special Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: With the Kerala Assembly elections scheduled to be held today, authorities have urged voters to carry valid identification documents to ensure a smooth and hassle-free voting process. Officials clarified that every voter must present at least one original identity proof at the polling booth to cast their vote. The Election Commission has listed multiple Read More…