Kerala: News
01 Nov 2024
KochiAMMA 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).
01 Nov 2024
Andhra PradeshIAS officer Rajesh Kumar Singh takes over as Defence Secretary
Rajesh Kumar Singh, a 1989-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Kerala cadre, has officially taken over as Defence Secretary.
01 Nov 2024
Manju WarrierMohanlal's 'L2: Empuraan' finally gets release date
The much-awaited movie L2: Empuraan, starring superstar Mohanlal, will be released on March 27, 2025.
01 Nov 2024
CybercrimesKerala: Senior citizen loses ₹6 crore in online trading scam
A 63-year-old senior citizen from Marappalam district in Kerala has become the latest victim of an elaborate online trading scam, losing a whopping ₹6.19 crore.
30 Oct 2024
Bobby DeolWho 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.
29 Oct 2024
DiwaliOver 150 injured in Kerala temple festival firecracker accident
A firecracker mishap at the Anjootambalam Veerarkavu Temple in Kerala's Kasaragod during the Theyyam festival has left over 150 injured.
28 Oct 2024
SabarimalaSabarimala pilgrims can carry 'flammable' coconuts on flights: Here's how
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has given special permission to Sabarimala Temple pilgrims to carry coconuts in their cabin baggage on flights.
25 Oct 2024
Deepa MehtaDeepa Mehta to back Onir's queer love story
Acclaimed filmmaker Deepa Mehta has collaborated with director Onir for his upcoming feature film, We Are Faheem & Karun.
24 Oct 2024
Box Office'Bougainvillea' is slow but steady; earns ₹13.61cr by Day 7
Despite mixed reviews, the Malayalam psychological thriller Bougainvillea has done well at the box office, ending its first week with a global collection of about ₹29 crore.
23 Oct 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Who is Navya Haridas, the 'accidental' politician challenging Priyanka Gandhi
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has fielded Navya Haridas as its candidate for the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat in the upcoming bypolls.
22 Oct 2024
Box OfficeFahadh Faasil's 'Bougainvillea' fails Monday test; earns ₹12.35cr after Day-5
The Malayalam action crime mystery thriller Bougainvillea, featuring Kunchacko Boban and Fahadh Faasil, saw a major dip in its box office numbers on the first Monday after release.
21 Oct 2024
Box OfficeFahadh Faasil's 'Bougainvillea' impresses; collects ₹11.4cr by Day 4
The Malayalam action drama Bougainvillea, featuring Kunchacko Boban and Fahadh Faasil, has left a strong mark at the box office in its opening weekend.
18 Oct 2024
Box OfficeFahadh Faasil's 'Bougainvillea' opens strong at box office with ₹3.25cr
The Malayalam crime thriller Bougainvillea, directed by Amal Neerad and co-written with Lajo Jose, has made a powerful debut at the box office. The film stars Kunchacko Boban, Fahadh Faasil, and Jyothirmayi in lead roles.
15 Oct 2024
Bharti AirtelAirtel's AI tool detects 55M spam calls within 19 days
Bharti Airtel has revealed that its newly launched AI-powered spam detection tool has successfully flagged over 55 million potential spam calls and one million spam SMSes in Kerala.
15 Oct 2024
CambodiaKerala man contracts rare disease—murine typhus: Know symptoms, treatment, prevention
A 75-year-old Kerala man, who returned from Vietnam and Cambodia recently, has been diagnosed with a rare disease, Murine Typhus.
10 Oct 2024
Pinarayi VijayanKerala Assembly passes resolution against 'One Nation, One Election' plan
The Kerala Assembly on Thursday passed a resolution requesting the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government at the Centre to withdraw its decision to hold simultaneous national, state, and local polls across India.
09 Oct 2024
MalayalamMalayalam actor, AMMA's first general secretary, TP Madhavan (88) dies
The Malayalam film industry is mourning the loss of one of its most respected figures, TP Madhavan, who reportedly
08 Oct 2024
National Film Awards'Huge honor': 'Aattam' actor Vinay Forrt on National Award win
The Malayalam film Aattam, helmed by Anand Ekarshi, bagged the Best Film award at the 70th National Film Awards. The movie beat big-budget films like Kantara and Ponniyin Selvan I.
03 Oct 2024
Cannes Film Festival'All We Imagine...' director Payal joins TIME100 Next 2024 list
Payal Kapadia, the acclaimed director of the Cannes-winner All We Imagine As Light, has been named in the prestigious TIME100 Next 2024 list.
02 Oct 2024
JharkhandIMD predicts harsh winter for several states; check list
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a harsh winter for the country, particularly in northwest and central regions, including Delhi NCR.
01 Oct 2024
Box Office'GOAT' wraps up theatrical run with ₹456cr global collection
The action-drama film The Greatest of All Time (GOAT), featuring Thalapathy Vijay, is wrapping up its box office journey with an impressive worldwide collection of nearly ₹456 crore. Despite receiving mixed reviews, the movie's success is largely attributed to Vijay's star power.
Mpox update: Centre's advisory after India reports clade 1b case
The Union Health Ministry has issued a nationwide advisory following the detection of India's first Mpox clade 1b case.
25 Sep 2024
Malayalam'Kerala Story 2' not based on Hema report: Sudipto Sen
Director Sudipto Sen has refuted recent media claims that the sequel to his 2023 film, The Kerala Story, will be based on the Hema Committee report. This report delves into the exploitation and harassment of women in the Malayalam film industry.
25 Sep 2024
ChhattisgarhIMD predicts heavy rainfall in these states today
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a forecast predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall in several regions across the country.
22 Sep 2024
Cannes Film FestivalWhy 'All We Imagine...' has received only limited Kerala release
Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light, which won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, has received a limited release in India.
19 Sep 2024
Rana Daggubati'All We Imagine...' gets limited release in Kerala this week
Payal Kapadia's Cannes prizewinner All We Imagine as Light is set to begin its theatrical journey in Kerala, the home state of its two protagonists, reported Variety.
18 Sep 2024
Delhi GovernmentSecond Mpox case detected; patient recently returned from Dubai
A 38-year-old man from Kerala's Malappuram district has been diagnosed with monkeypox (Mpox), marking the second confirmed case of the disease in India.
18 Sep 2024
KozhikodeHow Nipah virus re-emerged for 6th time in Kerala
The Nipah virus has re-emerged in Kerala, marking the sixth outbreak since 2018.
18 Sep 2024
DubaiKerala man with travel history shows suspected monkey pox symptoms
A man in Malappuram district, Kerala, who recently returned from Dubai, has been admitted to a government hospital with suspected monkey pox (mpox) symptoms.
16 Sep 2024
Nipah VirusKerala reports 2nd Nipah death this year, 151 under observation
A 24-year-old student from Kerala has become the second victim of the Nipah virus this year, as confirmed by Health Minister Veena George on Monday.
09 Sep 2024
KannurMollywood MeToo: Ranjini reveals famous actor asked for nude photo
In a recent media interaction, television presenter, actor, model, and YouTuber Ranjini Haridas disclosed a disturbing incident. She revealed that a renowned actor had sent her an unsolicited nude photograph.
09 Sep 2024
#MeTooNew book to cover sexual violence cases, including Mollywood horror
The Kerala film industry has been shaken by a wave of #MeToo allegations.
06 Sep 2024
LifestyleOnam 2024 activities: Boat race, tiger dance, and more
Onam, a cherished festival in Kerala commemorates the return of King Mahabali with rich traditions and a strong communal spirit.
04 Sep 2024
Hansal MehtaEktaa Kapoor on workplace harassment: 'Need women to run companies'
Producer Ektaa R Kapoor recently addressed the issue of workplace harassment, emphasizing the importance of women holding positions of power in creating safer work environments.
04 Sep 2024
DelhiIMD forecasts heavy rains in these states: Check here
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a series of weather alerts predicting heavy rainfall across various regions in India.
02 Sep 2024
KPCCAmid Mollywood MeToo, Kerala Congress faces its own 'casting couch'
The Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) or the Kerala unit of the Congress expelled senior leader Simi Rosebell John from its primary membership on Sunday.
31 Aug 2024
MalayalamRadikaa Sarathkumar alleges hidden cameras in vanity vans
Tamil actor Radikaa Sarathkumar has claimed that she once discovered hidden cameras in vanity vans while working on a project in Kerala.
30 Aug 2024
Indian Penal CodeMeToo: Facing arrest, Jayasurya might not return from New York
Malayalam film actor Jayasurya has been booked in a second sexual assault case within 48 hours, following a new complaint from a female actor.
29 Aug 2024
Bro DaddyJunior artist alleges 'Bro Daddy' AD raped and blackmailed her
A junior artist from the Malayalam film industry has accused Mansoor Rasheed, the assistant director of the 2022 film Bro Daddy, of sexual assault and blackmail.
29 Aug 2024
BengaluruMollywood 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.
29 Aug 2024
MalayalamWhat's next for Prithviraj Sukumaran? Thriller 'Nobody' with Nissam Basheer
Acclaimed Malayalam actor Prithviraj Sukumaran and director Nissam Basheer are joining forces for an upcoming project which is now titled Nobody.
29 Aug 2024
KollamMalayalam MeToo: FIR against actors Mukesh, Jayasurya over abuse allegations
Kerala Police have registered FIRs against Malayalam movie stars M Mukesh and Jayasurya, following allegations of physical and verbal abuse by fellow female actor Minu Muneer.
28 Aug 2024
#MeToo17 cases registered till now in Mollywood MeToo wave
The #MeToo movement has hit the Malayalam film industry, with 17 cases being registered so far.
27 Aug 2024
MalayalamSexual-harassment scandal: Suresh Gopi avoids Mukesh questions, pushes reporters aside
Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas and Tourism, Suresh Gopi, has stirred controversy by refusing to comment on BJP's stance against his opinions regarding the sexual misconduct allegations against his colleague, Mukesh.
26 Aug 2024
MalayalamSiddique files complaint against Revathy Sampath over sexual assault allegations
Malayalam actor Siddique has lodged a police complaint against actor Revathy Sampath, who recently accused him of sexual misconduct, reported ANI.
20 Aug 2024
Kerala High CourtWill implement Hema Committee recommendations on women's safety soon: Minister
The K Hema Committee report, which highlights the issues faced by women in the Malayalam film industry, was officially released on Monday, five years after it was submitted to the Kerala government.
19 Aug 2024
AR Rahman'Aadujeevitham' director Blessy addresses Kerala State Film Awards controversy
Blessy, the director of the acclaimed Malayalam film Aadujeevitham, has responded to criticism regarding the movie's recognition at the Kerala State Film Awards 2024.
19 Aug 2024
Directorate General of Civil AviationKerala-based travel services company gets approval to launch airline: Report
Alhind Group, a prominent travel services provider based in Kerala, has obtained approval from the Civil Aviation Ministry to establish its own airline, as per CNBC-TV18.
15 Aug 2024
BiharOdisha announces 1-day menstrual leave for women employees
The Odisha government has announced a one-day menstrual leave policy for women employees in both state government and private sector establishments.
09 Aug 2024
WayanadMysterious 'boom' sound from underground sparks panic in Wayanad town
Residents of Edakkal in Kerala's landslide-hit Wayanad district reported hearing a noise from beneath the ground on Friday.
09 Aug 2024
Indian ArmyVideo: Landslide-ravaged Wayanad residents bid emotional farewell to Army, dogs
The Indian Army, along with their canine units, received a heartfelt farewell from the residents of Wayanad, Kerala, after they completed a 10-day rescue operation following devastating landslides.
08 Aug 2024
Rolling StoneMeet Hanumankind: The next big thing in Indian rap
Indian rapper Hanumankind, whose real name is Sooraj Cherukat, has taken the world by storm with his latest music video Big Dawgs.
07 Aug 2024
WayanadPet parrot saves family from Wayanad landslide
A pet parrot named Kingini reportedly played a pivotal role in saving numerous lives from a catastrophic landslide in Wayanad, Kerala.
