Kochi: News
Malayalam rapper Vedan booked for rape
Malayalam rapper and songwriter Hirandas Murali, popularly known as Vedan, has been booked for sexual assault following a complaint by a doctor.
Kerala government sponsored Pakistan 'spy' Jyoti to promote tourism: RTI
Jyoti Malhotra, a vlogger arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan, had visited Kerala on an official invitation from the state government, a Right to Information (RTI) reply has revealed.
Minu Muneer arrested for alleged online harassment against Balachandra Menon
Malayalam actor Minu Muneer (45) was arrested on Monday by Kochi City's cybercrime police for allegedly making obscene and defamatory comments against fellow actor-director Balachandra Menon on social media.
Dino Morea appears before ED in Mithi River desilting case
Bollywood actor Dino Morea has appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Mumbai for questioning in connection with a ₹65 crore Mithi River desilting scam, reported PTI.
Container ship catches fire off Kerala coast, 22 crew stranded
A Singapore-flagged container ship, MV Wan Hai 503, caught fire off the Beypore coast in Kozhikode, Kerala, on Monday morning.
Ship carrying calcium-carbide sinks off Kochi: Should we be worried?
A major environmental threat has emerged off the coast of Kerala as the Liberian-flagged container ship, MSC ELSA 3, sank today.
How one drug raid dragged Mollywood into hybrid 'ganja' case
Actors Shine Tom Chacko (Beast) and Sreenath Bhasi (Manjummel Boys) were interrogated by the Kerala Excise team on Monday in connection with the seizure of hybrid ganja from an Alappuzha resort in Omanapuzha.
Malayalam filmmakers Khalid Rahman, Ashraf Hamza arrested for drug possession
In a late-night operation, Kerala's Excise Department caught three people, including famous filmmakers Khalid Rahman and Ashraf Hamza, with hybrid ganja (cannabis).
Kerala Police arrest Shine Tom Chacko for alleged drug use
The Kerala Police arrested Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko on Saturday after a four-hour-long interrogation for allegedly using drugs.
Where's Shine Tom Chacko? Actor's phone traced to Tamil Nadu
The mystery of Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko's disappearance only gets murkier as his last mobile signal was traced to Tamil Nadu.
Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko flees police raid, manhunt on
Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chacko reportedly escaped the police during a raid at a luxury hotel in Kochi on Wednesday night.
'L2: Empuraan' fever: Million tickets sold, bumper advance figures
The much-awaited Malayalam movie, L2: Empuraan, helmed by Prithviraj Sukumaran and featuring Mohanlal, will be released in theaters on Thursday.
Why Anurag Kashyap thinks Bollywood can never beat Malayalam cinema
Acclaimed Bollywood filmmaker Anurag Kashyap recently made his acting debut in the Malayalam film industry with Aashiq Abu's action thriller Rifle Club.
SpiceJet flight returns to Chennai mid-air due to 'technical issue'
A Kochi-bound SpiceJet flight was compelled to return to Chennai on Monday after it developed a technical issue.
'Pushpa 2': Allu Arjun addresses Fahadh Faasil's absence from promotions
As Pushpa 2: The Rule's release looms, stars Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna have been busy promoting the film. However, co-star Fahadh Faasil has been missing from the promotional events.
After Patna, Kerala set for special 'Pushpa 2' event
The makers of the much-awaited film Pushpa 2: The Rule have announced a grand pre-release event in Kochi, Kerala.
AMMA to form fresh executive committee, months after MeToo storm
Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi has announced he will form a new executive committee of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA).
Who was Nishad Yusuf? 'Kanguva' editor (43) found dead
Nishad Yusuf, a popular film editor in the Malayalam and Tamil cinema industry, was found dead at his home in Kochi on Wednesday.
Who's Vice Admiral Arti Sarin—Armed Forces Medical Services head
Vice Admiral Arti Sarin took over as the Director General of tri-service Armed Forces Medical Services on Tuesday.
Actor-politician Mukesh grilled for 3hrs after arrest, released on bail
Malayalam actor and legislator M Mukesh was arrested on Tuesday (September 24) on charges of rape but was later released on bail.
New book to cover sexual violence cases, including Mollywood horror
The Kerala film industry has been shaken by a wave of #MeToo allegations.
Mollywood MeToo: Mohanlal assures cooperation, says 'don't destroy the industry'
Days after resigning as President of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA), veteran actor Mohanlal welcomed the observations made by the Hema Committee on Saturday.
Mollywood MeToo: Aspiring actor claims Ranjith assaulted him in hotel
In a shocking development, Malayalam film director Ranjith has been accused of sexual abuse by a man from Kerala.
Mohanlal hospitalized in Kochi due to high fever, breathing issues
Malayalam superstar Mohanlal has been admitted to a private hospital in Kochi after experiencing a high fever and difficulty breathing.
'It Ends with Us' collects ₹4.85cr at Indian box office
The Hollywood film It Ends with Us has made a significant mark at the Indian box office, grossing an estimated ₹4.85 crore in its first four days of release.
Trailer release date revealed for Mohanlal-Mammootty-Fahadh Faasil's Vasudevan Nair anthology
The much-awaited anthology series based on the works of Jnanpith Award-winning writer MT Vasudevan Nair, titled Manorathangal, is set to have its trailer launched.
Malayalam actor Siddique's son Rasheen (37) dies of respiratory failure
Veteran Malayalam actor Siddique is mourning the death of his elder son, Rasheen, who passed away on Thursday, June 27.
Southwest monsoon intensifies in Kerala; causes landslides, waterlogging
Widespread rains have caused landslides, uprooted trees, and led to waterlogging across Kerala due to the Southwest Monsoon.
Kerala: 2 men killed after bike sandwiched between 2 buses
Two men lost their lives after the two-wheeler they were traveling in got crushed between two buses operated by the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) in Kochi, Kerala.
Thief nabbed after stealing cash, jewels from filmmaker Joshiy's home
Muhammad Irshad, a resident of Bihar, was recently apprehended in Udupi, Karnataka. He is charged with burglarizing the residence of acclaimed Malayalam film director Joshiy in Kochi.
Kerala stampede: 4 dead at Nikhita Gandhi's concert, probe ordered
At least four people were killed and 65 others injured in a stampede at the annual festival of Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) in Kerala on Saturday.
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.
PM Modi launches Kerala's first Vande Bharat, Water Metro next
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day visit to Kerala, flagged off the state's first Vande Bharat Express in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday. He is also set to launch the country's first water metro later in the day in Kochi.
India's first Water Metro: Know cost, route, fare, and more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off India's first Water Metro in Kochi, Kerala, on Tuesday.
Kochi: Residents gasp for breath in aftermath of Brahmapuram fire
Residents in Kochi, Kerala, are complaining of breathlessness and discomfort, eight days after a massive fire at the Brahmapuram dump site started, India Today reported.
200 kg heroin worth Rs. 1,200 crore seized near Kochi
A whopping 200 kg of Afghan heroin worth Rs. 1,200 crore was caught near Kochi in Kerala on Thursday while it was being trafficked to India and Sri Lanka in an Iranian boat.
Google celebrates grandmother of Malayalam poetry Balamani Amma's 113th birthday
Today Google is celebrating the 113th birthday of famous Indian poet Balamani Amma, who was popularly known as the grandmother of Malayalam literature, with a Google doodle.
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Malayalam actor Vijay Babu arrested in sexual assault case
Malayalam actor and producer Vijay Babu was arrested by the Kochi City Police in relation to a sexual assault case on Monday, said reports.
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