Kerala: News

26 Dec 2024

Malayalam

'Sadayam,' 'Manorathangal': MT Vasudevan Nair's contribution to Malayalam cinema

MT Vasudevan Nair, a titan of Malayalam literature and Indian cinema, passed away on Wednesday, aged 91.

25 Dec 2024

Droupadi Murmu

President Murmu appoints new governors for 5 states

President Droupadi Murmu has appointed new governors for five Indian states, including Manipur, Kerala, Bihar, Mizoram and Odisha.

23 Dec 2024

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

Kerala CPI(M) backs leader's remarks against Rahul, Priyanka

The Communist Party of India (Marxist), or CPI(M), in Kerala, has come out in support of its politburo member A Vijayaraghavan, who is at the center of a political controversy.

23 Dec 2024

Karnataka

Karnataka: 9  Lord Ayyappa devotees injured in LPG cylinder blast

Nine devotees of Lord Ayyappa were seriously injured after an LPG cylinder exploded at a Shiva temple in Sainagar, Karnataka.

18 Dec 2024

India

22 lakh devotees visit Sabarimala Temple, revenue rises ₹22.76 crore

The Sabarimala Temple in Kerala has recorded a sharp rise in pilgrim visits and revenue over a 29-day period ending December 14.

17 Dec 2024

India

Kerala: Man trampled to death by elephant, locals protest

A wild elephant killed a 45-year-old man in Knachary, Kuttampuzha, Ernakulam district of Kerala on Monday night.

Priyanka Gandhi carries 'Palestine' bag in Parliament; BJP reacts 

In a bold statement in Parliament on Monday, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra carried a bag with "Palestine" written on it.

11 Dec 2024

Chennai

Several South districts to receive heavy rainfall till December 16 

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for several southern states, including Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, Kerala, and Mahe.

03 Dec 2024

Alappuzha

5 medical students killed in Kerala in head-on collision

Five first-year medical students of TD Medical College in Alappuzha, Kerala, were killed in a tragic road accident on Monday night.

30 Nov 2024

India

Kerala announces menstrual leave, Saturday holidays for female ITI students 

In a significant move, the Kerala government has announced a policy to provide two days of menstrual leave every month to female students at Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs).

29 Nov 2024

Assam

Bengaluru: Man who killed vlogger girlfriend, stayed with corpse, arrested

A man accused of murdering his girlfriend, vlogger Maya Gogoi from Assam, in Bengaluru has been arrested. He was arrested by police outside Karnataka, police confirmed.

28 Nov 2024

Allu Arjun

'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.

25 Nov 2024

Allu Arjun

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.

'It was set match': BJP's Anil Antony on Wayanad bypolls

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Anil Antony has slammed the Wayanad Lok Sabha by-election, calling it a "set match" planned by the Gandhi family.

23 Nov 2024

Rahul Gandhi

Wayanad bypoll results: Priyanka Gandhi leads in debut contest 

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi is leading in the Wayanad parliamentary by-election, early trends showed.

22 Nov 2024

Cannes Film Festival

'All We Imagine as Light' released uncut with frontal nudity

The critically acclaimed Indian film, All We Imagine as Light, was released nationwide in theaters on Friday (November 22).

19 Nov 2024

Mukul Rohatgi

Rape case: Supreme Court grants anticipatory bail to Siddique

The Supreme Court of India has granted anticipatory bail to Malayalam actor Siddique, who is facing rape allegations.

18 Nov 2024

Congress Party

'Civic sense first...': Rivals halt fight to let ambulance pass

In Kerala's Calicut district, a street brawl between two political factions paused briefly to allow an ambulance to pass, a moment now captured in a viral video.

Sabarimala temple's annual pilgrimage begins; what devotees need to know

The Sabarimala temple in Kerala will open its doors on Friday evening, marking the beginning of the annual Mandala-Makaravilakku festival.

15 Nov 2024

Bobby Deol

'Kanguva' slightly underperforms; earns ₹16.67cr on Day 1

The much-awaited action film Kanguva, starring Suriya and Bobby Deol, has taken a phenomenal start at the box office.

12 Nov 2024

Karnataka

MVA promises menstrual leave in manifesto, what it means

The Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) has promised two-day menstrual leave for women employees in its election manifesto, "Maharashtranama."

'Collector Bro' among 2 Kerala IAS officers suspended for indiscipline

The Kerala government, headed by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, has suspended two Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers—K Gopalakrishnan and N Prashanth—for disciplinary reasons.

11 Nov 2024

Cannes Film Festival

Why 'All We Imagine...' director was tensed about Kerala release

Payal Kapadia's critically acclaimed film All We Imagine As Light will have a wider release in India on November 22.

07 Nov 2024

Box Office Collection

Sivakarthikeyan's 'Amaran' maintains pace; nears ₹170cr worldwide

Sivakarthikeyan's latest release, Amaran, is taking the world by storm with its box office collection approaching an unbelievable ₹170cr. The emotional action drama has been loved by audiences in India and abroad alike.

05 Nov 2024

India

Why Kerala Airport will halt flights on November 9 

The Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala will halt flight operations for five hours on November 9.

WhatsApp group for Hindu IAS officers in Kerala sparks controversy 

K Gopalakrishnan, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Kerala cadre, has lodged a police complaint after he found out that unauthorized WhatsApp groups were created in his name.

Minister Suresh Gopi booked for using ambulance to reach event 

The Kerala Police have filed a First Information Report (FIR) against Union Minister Suresh Gopi for allegedly misusing an ambulance to reach the Thrissur Pooram festival site in April.

01 Nov 2024

Kochi

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).

01 Nov 2024

Andhra Pradesh

IAS 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 Warrier

Mohanlal'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

Cybercrimes

Kerala: 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 Deol

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.

29 Oct 2024

Diwali

Over 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

Sabarimala

Sabarimala 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 Mehta

Deepa 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.

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 Office

Fahadh 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 Office

Fahadh 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 Office

Fahadh 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.