Kochi: The BJP-led NDA won the assembly elections in Arunachal Pradesh for third term while the ruling Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) returned to power in Sikkim on Sunday, media reports said. BJP won 46 out of 60 seats in Arunachal Pradesh and SKM in 32 assembly seats in Sikkim where elections were held on April …
Kochi: A cabin crew of the Air India Express was arrested by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence for allegedly using another cabin crew for smuggling Rs 60 lakh worth gold at Kannur Airport, media reports said Kannur native Suhail Thanalot (33) is accused of being instrumental in recruiting Surabhi Khatun, who was arrested while smuggling …
Kochi: The Supreme Court rejected a plea demanding removal of Arvind Kejriwal of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) as the Chief Minister of Delhi. The court said it is up to the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi to look into the matter. Kejriwal was arrested on March 21 by the Directorate of Enforcement in the liquor policy …
Kochi: Selection of Idukki district team for theKerala state sub junior championship will be held at 7.30 am in Thodupuzha, Kumli and Adimali on May 8. The selection will be held at Thodupuzha Soccer School, Government Higher Secondary School, Kumily and Viswadeepthi Public School, Adimali.Those who are born between 1/1/2011 and 31/12/2012 can take part …
Kochi: Thrissur Pooram (festival) vedikettu (fireworks) was held after the festivities were suspended by the organizers and performers due to police interventions at Thrissur on Saturday. The Paramekkavu temple group displayed the fireworks at about 7 am against the scheduled time of 3 am. The friendly rival group of Thiruvambady will display fireworks soon. All …
Kochi: Braving scorching heat, people enjoyed every bit of Thrissur Pooram, described as the king of festivals in Kerala today. Started by princely state ruler Shakthan Thampuran in the 18th century, the festival adds glory to it each passing year. The festival is an act of paying obeisance to the presiding deity of Vadakkunnathan Temple …
Kochi: Retaliating to Iran’s missile attack, Israel has targeted Teheran, media reports said.Explosions were reported in the central province of Isfahan while flights have been suspended over some areas, the reports said. Isfahan is “safe and sound”, said state broadcaster IRIB.Iran has been on high alert after it fired at Israel on Saturday night as …
Kochi: A woman crew member from India of the Israel owned MSC Aries container vessel seized by Iran on April 13 returned home, media reports quoting foreign ministry said on Thursday. Ann Tessa Joseph from Kerala told reporters that the Iranian authorities were good with the crew.She said all crew members are safe.India is in …
Kochi: Controversial firm CMRL chief Sasidharan Kartha’s financial dealings with Kerala Chief Minister’s daughter got murder with the ED sleuths raiding his house in Aluva on Wednesday, media reports said. The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) questioned Kartha in connection with CMRL paying a huge amount of money to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s daughter Veena Vijayan …
Kochi: Two Australian women of Jewish origin were booked for tearing off posters in support of Palestine near a boat jetty at the Global tourist center of Fort Kochi, media reports said.The FIR was registered by the Fort Kochi police based on a complaint made by Students Islamic Organisation (SIO), student wing of the Jamaat-e-Islami, …
Kochi: Heavily debt-ridden KSRTC dismissed 26 employees and suspended 74 others for alcohol related issues, media reports said. Those suspended were permanent employees while those terminated were temporary employees. The managenent had conducted raids in 60 units from April 1 to 15 during which cases of a alcohol consumption and alcohol storage by the employees …
Kochi: The Kerala High Court has rejected actor Dileep’s appeal challenging a single judge order directing the Ernakulam District and Sessions Judge to furnish copies of witness statements to the survivor in the actor assault case, media reports said. A division bench observed that there are no reasons to review the single bench order. Dileep’s …
Kochi: A tipsy bridegroom was rejected by the bride for creating ruckus during the day of marriage and landing in police custody in Kozhencherry near Kottayam, media reports said.The heavily drunk bridegroom reached the church and struggled to get out of his vehicle.Soon he picked up a fight with a few including the priest present …
Kochi: Thodupuzha Soccer School (TSS) in association with Kannan Devan Hills (KDH) started a month-long camp for children at Kannan Dewan Hills ground in Munnar. Former outstanding mid fielder Saneesh Babu and other players like Arjun K M, Ajit Manoj, are guiding the players. Devikulam Sub Collector Jayakrishnan V M interacted with the budding players and …
Kochi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Kerala Chief Minister exchanged war of words on corruption at different elections meetings in Kerala on Monday, media reports said.Modi accused Punarayi and his daughter of engaging in corrupt practices.CPM openly looted people’s money in Kerala pushing the state into a debt trap making it impossible to pay pension …
Kochi: Iran has gone on war with Israel by launching missile attacks which were neutralized by Tel Aviv which is about 1,800 kms away from Iran, media reports said.The attack was aimed at “specific targets” in which over 100 drones were used. The US, which had announced support to Israel, shot down a few.Israel, Lebanon …
Kochi: Illegal access of memory card containing assault visuals of the actor in 2017 is a trespass into an individual’s privacy guaranteed by the constitution, the survivor has said. It was tragically shocking to know about a few persons illegally accessing the memory card which was under the custody of the court, she said in …
Kochi: US have predicted an Iranian attack on Israel forcing some countries to issue warning its citizens to remain in safe zones, media reports said. The possible attack is suposed to be a retaliation to attack on Iranian Embassy in Syria on April 1 that killed a top Iranian general and six military officers. Iran …
Kochi: Twenty20 will stop selling heavily subsidised food at Kizhakambalam in Ernakulam untill elections are over, media reports said. This is following the direction of Election authorities based on complaints from political parties accusing Twenty20 of violating the code of conduct. This was CPM’s gift to the beneficiaries for the new year, Twenty20 chief coordinator …
Kochi: In a major verdict, the Bombay High Court has directed a woman to pay monthly maintenance to her unemployed husband, media reports said. Upholdìng the judgment of a lower court in Kalyan, the High Court rejected her petition challenging the lower court’s order which directed her to pay Rs 10,000. The verdict was based …
