Kerala: News

21 Nov 2023

Thrissur

Kerala: Former student opens fire using air pistol in school

An 18-year-old man on Tuesday opened fire at Vivekodayam Boys Higher Secondary School in Kerala's Thrissur district using an air gun, triggering panic among the students and staffers.

21 Nov 2023

The Kerala Story

'Kerala Story'? Influencer shares worrying post after marrying Muslim man

Athulya Ashokan alias Alia, an influencer from Kerala who converted to Islam and married a Muslim man named Risal Mansoor earlier this year, has posted a worrisome message on her Instagram Story.

Supreme Court questions Tamil Nadu governor's delay in passing bills

The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday criticized Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi over the delay in his granting assent to bills sent by the state government pending since January 2020.

20 Nov 2023

Travel And Tourism

Top surfing destinations in India

India, often overlooked for surfing, surprises with its expansive coastline harboring remarkable surfing havens.

09 Nov 2023

Monsoon

Tamil Nadu: Monsoon prompts school holiday in 5 districts

Five districts in Tamil Nadu declared a school holiday on Thursday as the northeastern monsoon continues to intensify.

06 Nov 2023

Travel And Tourism

Visiting Kozhikode? Explore these beautiful landmarks

Kozhikode aka Calicut, is a city in Kerala that is rich in history, culture, and natural beauty.

30 Oct 2023

Bomb Attack

Kerala serial blasts target Jehovah's Witnesses meeting: Who are they

A series of explosions occurred during a Jehovah's Witnesses prayer meeting in Kerala's Kalamassery on Sunday, resulting in three deaths and leaving over 50 injured.

30 Oct 2023

Kochi

Kerala bomb blast: Death toll rises to 3, investigation underway

The number of deaths in Sunday's bomb blast at a meeting of Jehovah's Witnesses in Kerala's Kalamassery town, 10km from Kochi, rose to three on Monday as a 12-year-old girl succumbed to her injuries.

29 Oct 2023

Mumbai

Delhi, Mumbai on high alert after serial blasts in Kerala

Following the serial explosions in Kerala on Sunday at the convention center of a Christian group at Kochi's Kalamassery, security has been beefed up in Delhi and Mumbai.

Kerala blast: Kochi resident claims responsibility, surrenders before police

A 48-year-old man from Kochi, Kerala, surrendered before the Thrissur Police on Sunday evening, hours after blasts at the convention center in Kalamassery killed one person and injured 52 others.

29 Oct 2023

Pinarayi Vijayan

Kerala CM attacks Modi government for supporting Israel's Gaza aggression

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and top Communist Party of India (Marxist) leaders staged a protest in Delhi on Sunday, demanding an end to Israel's "genocidal aggression" on Gaza amid its war against Hamas.

29 Oct 2023

Anti-Terrorism Squad

Kerala: Woman killed in blast at Christian prayer meeting

A woman was killed and over 35 were reportedly injured in a blast at the convention center of a Christian group at Kalamassery in Kerala's Kochi on Sunday.

India braces for rare 'twin cyclones,' first since 2018: IMD

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that the country will likely witness rare twin cyclones in the coming days—a phenomenon last witnessed in 2018, India Today reported.

19 Oct 2023

Travel And Tourism

Check out India's most stunning railway stations

India is renowned for its vast and extensive railway network.

18 Oct 2023

Malayalam Movies

Who was Kundara Johny—Malayalam actor who succumbed to cardiac arrest

The Malayalam film industry is mourning the loss of acclaimed actor Kundara Johny, who passed away due to a heart attack, reportedly. He was 71.

16 Oct 2023

Thiruvananthapuram

Kerala: Flood-like situation in Thiruvananthapuram after heavy rains, schools shut

Heavy rainfall has reportedly disrupted normal life in Kerala, leading to waterlogging in several regions, especially the southernmost districts.

07 Oct 2023

Delhi Police

NewsClick case: Delhi Police raids Kerala residence of former employee

The Delhi Police raided the home of a Malayali journalist and former employee of NewsClick, Anusha Paul, in Kerala on Friday, PTI reported.

05 Oct 2023

Celebrity

Actor-model Shiyas Kareem detained in connection with sexual assault allegations

Bigg Boss Malayalam star and model Shiyas Kareem was detained at Chennai airport on Thursday.

Kerala: ED raids 12 locations linked to PFI members

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided the residences and offices of several leaders of the banned outfit Popular Front of India (PFI) across Kerala on Monday, Hindustan Times reported.

24 Sep 2023

Malayalam Movies

Malayalam filmmaker KG George (77) dies undergoing stroke treatment

Noted veteran Malayalam film director and screenwriter KG George, known for movies such as Irakal and Mattoral, is no more.

INDIA bloc faces huge setback in Bengal, Kerala: Here's why 

The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPIM) has decided to "maintain distance" from both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal, NDTV reported.

18 Sep 2023

Nipah Virus

Kerala reports zero Nipah virus cases for 2nd consecutive day

The recent Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala appears to have slowed down, with the state reporting no new positive cases for two consecutive days.

16 Sep 2023

Nipah Virus

Nipah outbreak: Educational institutions in Kozhikode shut till September 24

Amid the Nipah virus outbreak scare in Kerala, all educational institutions in the state's Kozhikode district will reportedly remain shut for a week until September 24.

15 Sep 2023

Travel And Tourism

Embrace nature: 5 must-visit eco-friendly Indian tourist destinations

Ecotourism is essentially about taking responsibility for our natural environment.

15 Sep 2023

Nipah Virus

Kerala reports sixth Nipah virus case; Karnataka, Rajasthan on alert

Another case of the Nipah virus was confirmed on Friday in Kerala's Kozhikode district after the sample of a 39-year-old man tested positive, taking the total number of cases to six.

14 Sep 2023

Nipah Virus

Nipah in Kerala: Fifth case detected, 700 on contact list

A 24-year-old health worker in Kerala's Kozhikode was diagnosed with the Nipah virus, taking the total number of infections in the state to five.

12 Sep 2023

Travel And Tourism

Visit these 5 places when in Idukki, Kerala 

One of the most visited tourist places in Kerala, Idukki is surrounded by gushing waterfalls, mesmerizing hills, rich flora and fauna, spice plantations, and wildlife sanctuaries that are a delight for nature lovers.

12 Sep 2023

Kozhikode

Kerala on alert after 2 suspected Nipah virus deaths

Kerala's Health Department has issued a health alert in the Kozhikode district following two "unnatural" deaths at a private hospital, suspected to be caused by the Nipah virus (NiV).

Bypoll results: BJP wins Tripura seats, SP wins Ghosi

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won the Boxanagar and Dhanpur bypolls in Tripura and Bageshwar in Uttarakhand on Friday, while the Congress retained Kerala's Puthuppally.

07 Sep 2023

Bengaluru

Bengaluru: Woman stabs live-in partner to death after dispute

A heated argument between a couple in a live-in relationship turned deadly on Tuesday, as Renuka Basavaraju Bandiwaddar alias Rekha Gowda (34) allegedly stabbed her partner Javed (29) in their service apartment in Bengaluru.

29 Aug 2023

Food

Onam: Here's a breakdown of the irresistible Onasadya

Onam, one of the main festivals enjoyed in Kerala is famous for its pookalam (floral carpet), and wearing the traditional attires, typically saree or dhoti.

27 Aug 2023

Fashion Tips

Onam: Dress your best with these outfit choices

Onam, one of the greatest festivals in Kerala, is approaching. And it's time to get your traditional attires ready to look your best.

25 Aug 2023

Travel And Tourism

Rural Tourism: Must-visit rural gems in India

Had enough of the common tourist destinations and desire the calmness of villages? Look no further, because we have curated a list of the most serene and stunning villages across India.

17 Aug 2023

Delhi

Delhi: Student thrashed by teacher for not bringing book, hospitalized

In a shocking development in Delhi, a sixth-grade student was allegedly beaten up by his teacher for not bringing his Hindi book to school.

11 Aug 2023

Munnar

Must-buy souvenirs from Munnar

Munnar, the picturesque hill station nestled in the heart of south Kerala, is not only famous for a wide variety of flora and fauna but it's also a haven for shopaholics.

09 Aug 2023

Pinarayi Vijayan

Kerala to 'Keralam': Assembly passes resolution to rename state

In a significant development, the Kerala Assembly on Wednesday adopted a unanimous resolution urging the central government to officially rename the state "Keralam," according to PTI.

30 Jul 2023

Bihar

Kerala: 5-year-old girl raped, strangled in Kochi; accused arrested

In a horrifying incident, a five-year-old girl in Kochi, Kerala, was brutally raped and strangled to death by a migrant worker on Friday, PTI reported.

29 Jul 2023

Noida

Noida: Speeding car rams into Kerala governor's convoy, 2 arrested

In an incident of a security breach, a speeding car on Friday night rammed into Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan's convoy while he was on his way from Noida to Delhi, reported India Today.

25 Jul 2023

Malayalam Movies

Kerala Government faces backlash over draft film policy committee formation

In the aftermath of the Kerala government's formation of a committee to draft a film policy for the state, several industry insiders have voiced their criticism, pointing to the lack of transparency in proper consultation.

High alert in 6 states amid heavy rainfall forecast

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted moderate to heavy rainfall in six states and a union territory till Wednesday.