Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Thrissur as part of the BJP-led NDA’s campaign for the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections. According to sources, the Prime Minister will participate in campaign programmes for NDA candidate Padmaja Venugopal in the Thrissur constituency. He is also likely to take part in a roadshow in an open Read More…
NDA candidate P Shyam Raj on Monday filed his nomination papers from the Mananthavady constituency, accompanied by party workers and leaders. Shyam Raj submitted his nomination following a demonstration held from the Erumatheruvu area, which saw the participation of supporters and local leaders. Senior leader Palliyara Raman was present on the occasion. Among others who Read More…
NDA candidate B Gopalakrishnan is set to submit his nomination papers before the returning officer on Monday in the Guruvayur constituency, even as controversy continues over his recent remarks. However, sources now indicate that there is no obstacle to his contesting the elections. The development comes amid a row triggered by Gopalakrishnan’s statement that a Read More…
NDA candidate P Shyam Raj on Sunday alleged that both the Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the United Democratic Front (UDF) have failed tribal communities in the Mananthavady constituency, particularly on the issue of land rights. Speaking after visiting a protest site at Thalappuzha Kuttiyot in Thavinjal panchayat, Shyam Raj said that tribal families have Read More…
A controversy has erupted in poll-bound Kerala after an alleged communal remark by BJP candidate B Gopalakrishnan in the Guruvayur constituency triggered political and legal action. The ruling Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)) and the opposition Indian National Congress have approached the Election Commission seeking action against the BJP leader. They allege that his Read More…
Gold prices have fallen again in the state, continuing the recent downward trend. The price of gold is now ₹13,380 per gram. The price of one sovereign stands at ₹1,07,040, making it one of the lowest rates this month. In early March, the price had touched ₹1,26,920 per sovereign. It has now dropped significantly. The Read More…
District Government Pleader and Public Prosecutor K B Sunilkumar has retired from service. He stepped down on March 19 after completing his term and reaching the age limit of 60. Sunilkumar began his tenure as Additional Government Pleader in the First Additional District Court, Thrissur in December 2016. He was later given additional charge as Read More…
NDA candidates, including Padmaja Venugopal, filed their nomination papers on Friday. Candidates from different constituencies took part in the process. These include Adv. KK Aneesh Kumar (Manalur), CC Mukundan (Nattika), and Balakrishnan (Chelakkara). The candidates reached the venue from the West Fort as part of a roadshow. Thousands of party workers participated in the rally. Read More…
Mananthavady constituency NDA candidate P Shyam Raj has demanded a proper memorial for tribal leader Edachena Kunkan. He raised the demand during his election campaign at Pulinjhal Kotta. Shyam Raj said that future generations should remember leaders like Kunkan. He criticised the ruling governments for not building a suitable memorial so far. He said it Read More…
Candidates from various parties have filed their nomination papers for the Kerala Assembly elections as the deadline approaches. In Thrissur, a tough triangular contest is taking shape. LDF candidate Alankode Leelakrishnan, Congress candidate Rajan J Pallan, and NDA candidate Padmaja Venugopal have all filed their nominations. Several ministers also submitted their papers. These include P Read More…