Kerala

  Kozhikode ,Sept 1 Veteran Mappilapattu artiste, music composer and tabla player Kozhikode Aboobacker, popularly known as Avukka, died at his residence at Ullisserikunnu in Areekad around midnight. He was 80. Aboobacker had been undergoing treatment for nearly two months after suffering a stroke. His dedication to music continued until his health deteriorated. Family members […]

  Kannur ,August 31(IANS) Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala on Monday questioned the authority of CPM Kannur district secretary K K Ragesh to allegedly threaten the MLAs representing Taliparamba and Payyannur at public meetings. Addressing a press conference at the Payyambalam Guest House, Chennithala accused Ragesh of making intimidating remarks against Payyannur MLA V Kunhikrishnan […]

  Thiruvananthapuram, August 25 Liquor retail outlets operated by the Kerala State Beverages Corporation (BEVCO) and Consumerfed will remain closed on Wednesday for Thiruvonam and again on Friday to mark Sree Narayana Guru Jayanti. With Uthradam traditionally witnessing the highest liquor sales during the Onam season, BEVCO has made special arrangements to manage the anticipated […]

  Thiruvananthapuram, August 25 Seven officers attached to the Museum police station in Thiruvananthapuram have been transferred to the Armed Reserve camp following a controversy over the participation of two criminal case accused in Onam celebrations held on the station premises. The disciplinary action was taken on the basis of a preliminary investigation conducted by […]

  Thiruvananthapuram,August25 Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Tuesday extended Onam greetings to Malayalis across the world, calling upon them to uphold the festival’s enduring message of unity, hope and social harmony. In his message, Satheesan described Onam as a celebration that transcends caste and religious differences and brings people together. The festival, he said, […]

  Thiruvananthapuram, August 25 The V.D. Satheesan government has demonstrated during its first 100 days that it recognises Kerala’s pressing challenges and future opportunities, health expert and CPM fellow traveller Dr B. Ekbal has said. In a Facebook post evaluating the government’s performance, Dr Ekbal said the administration had succeeded in generating hope and giving […]

  Thiruvananthapuram,August 25 The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rain across Kerala on Tuesday and Wednesday, leading authorities to place several districts under yellow alert and issue safety advisories for residents and fishermen. Yellow alerts have been declared in Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Malappuram, Kozhikode and Wayanad on Tuesday. The warning […]

  Thiruvananthapuram, August 25 Markets across Kerala witnessed heavy crowds until late on Monday as Malayalis rushed to complete their purchases ahead of Thiruvonam, the most important day of the Onam festival. The final shopping rush on Uthradam, popularly called “Uthradappachil”, saw families flocking to vegetable markets, grocery stores, textile outlets and roadside stalls. Flowers, […]

  Thiruvananthapuram ,August24 DYFI state president Chinta Jerome on Monday hit back at Youth Congress president and minister O J Jeneesh over his remarks about her appointment as the organisation’s first woman chief. In a Facebook post, Chinta welcomed the induction of a young leader into the Kerala Cabinet but cautioned Jeneesh against misusing his […]