The Election Commission has officially rescheduled the bypoll for the Palakkad constituency to November 20, allowing it to coincide with the vibrant Kalpathi Ratholsavam festival. This decision responds to requests from local stakeholders who emphasized the importance of the festival to the community. Kalpathi Ratholsavam, renowned for its colorful celebrations and cultural significance, draws large Read More…
By our Religious Correspondent Kochi: Aboon Mor Baselios Thomas I, Catholicos of Jacobite Syrian Christian Church laid to rest this evening at Puthencruz ,Patriarchl Centre near here. Catholicos died at a private hospital here on Nov 01 after prolonged old-age illness and he was 95, the Church sources said. Three-hour long funeral services were led Read More…
Shornur Four sanitation workers were killed this afternoon when the Kerala Express train knocked them at rail tracks here . They were removing garbage and waste from the tracks e when the accident occurred .The deceased hailed from Tamil Nadu and two men and two women , railway sources said. Three bodies were recovered and Read More…
By Our Religious Correspondent Kochi: The great shepherd of the Jacobite Syrian Christian Church , Cathoicose Mar Baselios Thomas I passed away at a private hospital here last night following old-age illness. He was 95, Church sources said. He was undergoing treatment for old-age illness for some time. The body would be interred at Puthancruz Mar Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt wishes to the people of Kerala on the occasion of Kerala Piravi, marking the 68th anniversary of the state’s formation. Kerala Piravi, celebrated on November 1, commemorates the creation of the state of Kerala in 1956 by merging Malabar, Cochin, and Travancore. In his message, the Read More…
By our legal Correspondent Kochi: The High Court of Kerala on Oct 30, issued notice to Union Minister Suresh Gopi in response to a petition challenging his election from the Thrissur Lok Sabha constituency and pleaded for cancellation of election. The court issued the notice while admitting a petition by A S Binoy, a voter Read More…
Kasargod, Kerala: A catastrophic firecracker explosion during the Theyyam festival at Anjoottambalam Veerar Kaav temple in Neeleswaram, Kasargod, has left over 150 people injured, many critically. According to eyewitnesses, a firecracker from the display accidentally fell into a shed filled with additional firecrackers, triggering a powerful explosion that shook the festival grounds. The incident, which Read More…
By Adv C K George Thrissur: Students lack interest for college studies in Kerala following inferior standard of education, superfluity of politics, and non-availability employment were the reasons attributed for decline in admission to degree and post-graduate level courses. There were 85,552 vacant seats in various colleges affiliated to Universities in the State for degrees Read More…
In a landmark decision, the Kerala High Court has announced plans to develop guidelines regulating the use of elephants in festivals and public events, underscoring the importance of humane treatment and welfare. During a hearing on the conditions faced by these animals, the Court noted, “If the Blue Whale lived on land, it would have Read More…
Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and her mother, Sonia Gandhi, arrived in Wayanad to a rousing reception from locals, as they continued their political outreach in the region. Traveling from Mysore, the mother-daughter duo was greeted warmly by large crowds along the way, reflecting the deep connection between the Gandhis and the people of Wayanad. Read More…