Thrissur: Commuters on the Thrissur–Ernakulam National Highway faced hours of misery as a massive traffic jam stretched for nearly 5 kilometers. The congestion, which started around 11 p.m. last night, spilled over into the morning rush, with vehicles crawling from Muringoor to Potta. The worst choke point was reported at Muringoor, leaving motorists stranded. Passengers Read More…
The Kerala High Court has ordered a four-week suspension of toll collection at the Paliyekkara toll plaza, located on the Edappally–Mannuthy stretch of National Highway 544. The decision comes amid mounting complaints of severe traffic congestion and incomplete road infrastructure. The court intervened after a petition highlighted that motorists are being charged full toll rates Read More…
Thrissur: In a tragic repeat of Kerala’s worsening road safety crisis, 24-year-old Abil Chacko, a resident of Laloor, lost his life after being run over by a private bus in Ayyanthole, Thrissur. The fatal accident occurred when Abil, en route to his workplace in Kunnamkulam, swerved his scooter to avoid a pothole. A private bus Read More…
In a spectacular tradition marking the start of the Malayalam month of Karkidakam, the Vadakkumnathan Temple in Thrissur witnessed its iconic ‘Aanayoottu’ (feeding of elephants) ceremony, along with Maha Ganapathi Homam and Gajapooja rituals, drawing thousands of devotees from neighboring districts. A total of 63 elephants, including seven female elephants, were part of the celebration. Read More…
Thrissur – In a heartbreaking incident, three migrant workers from West Bengal lost their lives early Friday morning when a two-storey residential building collapsed in Kodakara, Thrissur, following relentless rainfall. The deceased have been identified as Rupel, Rahul, and Ali — all hailing from West Bengal. The collapse occurred around 6 a.m. while the victims Read More…
Thrissur: In a determined effort to resolve the chronic urban flooding in Thrissur city, an expert-led high-level meeting was held following a directive from Union Minister of State Suresh Gopi. The initiative is spearheaded by Dr. K.G. Padmakumar, noted agricultural scientist and former member of the M.S. Swaminathan Committee. The meeting, hosted at the Gandhinagar Read More…
Kerala and Karnataka have signed an agreement to transfer key animal species and share technical expertise for the development of Thrissur Zoological Park at Puthur — India’s first “designer zoo.” During a high-level meeting in Bengaluru, Kerala Forest Minister A.K. Saseendran and Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre finalized the deal, which will bring iconic wildlife Read More…
Thrissur – In a spectacular celebration of tradition and grandeur, the 2025 edition of Thrissur Pooram unfolded with unmatched brilliance as tens of thousands gathered to witness the crowning moments of Kerala’s most iconic temple festival. From the thunderous beats of Elanjithara Melam to the kaleidoscopic wonder of Kudamattam (umbrella exchange), the heart of Thrissur Read More…
Thrissur – In a bold move to tackle worsening traffic snarls, the Thrissur District Collector has ordered the immediate suspension of toll collection at Paliekkara toll plaza on National Highway 544. The decision, effective until traffic flow is normalized, comes after repeated failures by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to ease gridlock caused Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is set for a transformative urban evolution, as the Kerala Urban Policy Report proposes Thrissur as a fintech hub and Kannur as a fashion city. This strategic plan aims to drive economic growth by positioning key cities as industry-specific powerhouses. Thrissur, renowned for its strong banking and financial sector, is envisioned as a Read More…