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…
In the wake of the explosion at Mundathikode in Thrissur during fireworks manufacturing for the Thrissur Pooram, the organisers of the Puthuppally church festival have decided to cancel the fireworks display. The organising committee announced that the decision was taken considering safety concerns and as a mark of respect for the victims of the tragedy, Read More…
Gold prices witnessed a further increase on today, according to market data, indicating a continued upward trend in the bullion market. The price of 22-carat gold (916) has risen to ₹14,155 per gram, marking an increase of ₹35 per gram. For 8 grams, the rate now stands at ₹1,13,240. Meanwhile, 18-carat gold is priced at Read More…
The death toll in the Mundathikode fireworks unit explosion in Kerala has risen to 16, following the death of another injured person undergoing treatment. According to police, Unnikrishnan (58), a native of Edappal, succumbed to his injuries at Thrissur Medical College on April 26. He was among the 38 people present at the fireworks manufacturing Read More…