Kerala

Fact Check: Those viral KCET exam centre pics are actually of KEAMS; misleading images circulated

Following the KCET exam conducted today, many are sharing pictures on social media as those from KCET exams but they actually belong to the KEAMS exams conducted in Kerala.

Jul 30, 2020

ISIS terrorists plenty in Karnataka, Kerala while Al Qaeda plans attacks: UN report

UN report on terrorism has warned that there are "significant numbers" of ISIS terrorists in Kerala and Karnataka, noting that the al-Qaida in the Indian Subcontinent terror group is planning attacks in the region.

Jul 25, 2020

This 74-wheeler truck from Maharashtra reaches Kerala after a year; here's why

The truck covered about 1,700 kilometres from Nashik and reached the country's premier space research institute in Thiruvananthapuram.

Jul 20, 2020

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Kerala gold smuggling case: 180 kg gold smuggled through same diplomatic route since July 2019

The probe into the Kerala gold smuggling case has revealed that the same diplomatic route was used for over a year since July 2019 to smuggle 180 kg of gold.

Jul 19, 2020

Kerala Catholic priest Robin makes offer to court: 'Wishes to marry rape survivor'

In the Kerala High Court, Catholic priest Robin Vadakkumchery who was found guilty of rape and impregnation of a minor girl, made a ridiculous offer. He said he wishes to marry the girl.

Jul 16, 2020

Kerala nun rape case: Non-bailable warrant issued against Bishop Franco Mulakkal

The Kottayam Additional District Court has cancelled rape-accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal's bail issuing a non-bailable warrant against him in the Kerala nun rape case on Monday.

Jul 13, 2020

Padmanabhaswamy Temple: Ex-royal family of Travancore to continue managing temple, SC gives verdict

The SC has given its verdict on the Padmanabhaswamy Temple Treasure Case. The bench headed by Justice UU Lalit read its verdict, allowing the ex-royal family of Travancore to continue managing the temple after a long-running dispute.

Jul 13, 2020

Kerala doctor gets coughed on while on duty, KK Shailaja condemns incident

A doctor and her team recently were attacked by a group heading to do their work in Kerala, one of whom stuck their head inside the car and coughed on the doctor. KK Shailaja, Health Minister for Kerala condemned the incident.

Jul 11, 2020

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Kerala gold smuggling: NIA invokes UAPA against Swapna Suresh, 3 others

The National Investigation Agency has submitted its charge sheet in the Kerala gold smuggling case to the Kerala High Court and has invoked UAPA against prime suspect Swapna Suresh and 3 others.

Jul 11, 2020

With 82-year-old man's death, Kerala Covid-19 toll reaches 25

However, the deceased's Covid-19 test report, which was received on Sunday morning, showed him positive for the infection.

Jul 5, 2020

Congress demands to cancel contract with PwC inked by Kerala

Ramesh Chennithal takes Pinarayi Vijayan to task over a contract signed with PricewaterhousCoopers (PwC) to prepare a report 4,500 crore project for 3,000 e-buses.

Jun 28, 2020

Shamna Kasim blackmailed: Gang of four arrested for threatening actress

Shamna Kasim had earlier filed a complaint with cops regarding being threatened over a phone call. The police apprehended a gang of 4 and have set up an SIT to investigate the matter.

Jun 26, 2020

Parish priest found dead inside well in church compound in Kerala

Body of a popular Catholic priest of a Kottayam church, who went missing since Sunday, was recovered from the church well on Monday morning, June 22.

Jun 22, 2020

Malayalam actor Sreenivasan lands in trouble over his remarks on Anganwadi teachers

Malayalam actor Sreenivasan has landed in trouble for his remarks on Anganwadi teachers and a case is being filed by the Kerala Women's Commission.

Jun 19, 2020

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan's daughter Veena marries top CPI-M youth leader Mohammed Riyas in low-key affair

Top DYFI leader Riyas and Kerala CM's daughter Veena became husband and wife at a solemn function held under coronavirus protocols with not more than 50 people as attendees.

Jun 15, 2020

Thalapathy Vijay's bodyguard dies of jaundice

Das, who used to escort stars like Vijay and Mohanlal in public events, has passed away due to jaundice on Friday.

Jun 13, 2020

Sabarimala temple to remain closed for public this month, says Devaswom minister

Considering the risk due to coronavirus, the Devaswom minister announced the decision of closing Sabarimala after a meeting with the temple chief priest.

Jun 11, 2020

On eve of easing lockdown norms, Kerala reports 107 cases

State Health Minister KK Shailaja in a statement issued here said that of the new cases, 71 came from abroad, while 28 were from within the country. The remaining eight are local infections.

Jun 8, 2020

After Kerala elephant, pregnant cow's jaw blown off in Himachal Pradesh

In yet another shocking incident that took place in Himachal Pradesh, a pregnant cow's jaw was allegedly blown off by an explosive while the animal was grazing at a field. The incident took place in Jhanduta area of Bilaspur district.

Jun 6, 2020

Kerala man, five friends held after wife alleges gang rape

The woman said her husband took her and her two children on a two-wheeler on Thursday to the coastal village of Kadinamkulam, where she was forced to drink liquor at a village house.