Kerala
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Watch: Indian woman wins free Dubai apartment after shopping
Dubai: A 27-year-old Indian expatriate from Kerala has become the first winner of a Binghatti studio apartment under the “Win Your Home in Dubai” campaign after entering a prize draw linked to…
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Union minister George Kurian quits after expiry of RS term
New Delhi: Union minister and veteran BJP leader from Kerala George Kurian on Tuesday, June 23, resigned from the Union Council of Ministers following expiry of his Rajya Sabha term. Kurian (65)…
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Indian expat dies of cardiac arrest after badminton game in UAE
Ajman: A 43-year-old Indian expat from Kerala died after collapsing following a badminton session in Ajman, United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to reports by Gulf News and Kerala daily Manorama Online. Anwar…
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Kerala: Protest against Christian prayer meeting over abuse allegations
Pathanamthitta: Tension prevailed outside a hall where a prayer meeting organised by a pastor-run Christian worship centre was scheduled to be held in Omallur on Sunday, as BJP workers staged a protest…
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Kerala HC denies bail to imam accused of sexually assaulting minor
Kochi: The Kerala High Court denied bail to a 63-year-old imam accused of sexually assaulting his eight-year-old girl student in a madrasa, saying that it appeared to be a “premeditated criminal act”.…
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AI Express Kannur-Jeddah flight returns due to engine fault
Kannur: An Air India Express flight bound to Jeddah from Kannur returned within two hours of the flight on Tuesday, June 16, due to a fault in the aircraft’s engine, airport sources…
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BMS warns of nationwide agitation against labour codes
The Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS), one of the country’s largest trade unions, has announced plans to launch a nationwide agitation against certain provisions of the Centre’s labour reforms, alleging that they undermine…
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Kozhikode-bound Air Arabia flight diverted to Kochi
Kochi: An Air Arabia flight from Sharjah to Kozhikode was diverted to Cochin International Airport in Kochi early Saturday, June 13, due to a technical issue, officials said. According to a spokesperson…
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Kerala on alert after Nipah case detected in Kozhikode
A 43-year-old man from Farook in Kerala’s Kozhikode has tested positive for the Nipah virus, triggering fresh concerns as health authorities launched emergency containment measures. The patient, who was undergoing treatment after…
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Kerala expat wins 51 cr in UAE Big Ticket draw after seven years
Dubai: An Indian expat from Kerala won a Dh 20 million (Rs 51,89,96,600) grand prize in Big Ticket’s live draw on Wednesday, June 3, after trying for seven consecutive years. Krishnakumar Syamala…
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Heavy rain alerts continue across Kerala as monsoon remains active
Thiruvananthapuram: The southwest monsoon remained active in Kerala on Monday, June 8, and orange and yellow alerts remain in force across the state, officials said. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued…
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Migrant worker claims he was ‘trapped inside drain’ by magician
Kozhikode: A migrant worker who claimed to be from West Bengal was rescued from inside a drain here on Saturday, June 6, by fire force personnel, though the circumstances surrounding how he…
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‘Islam-friendly gym’ in Kerala’s Palakkad sparks debate
Palakkad: A fitness centre at Puthunagaram in Kerala’s Palakkad has triggered a public debate after announcing that it would be converted into an ‘Islam-friendly gym’ functioning in accordance with Sharia-based guidelines. The…
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Kerala white paper seeks major KIIFB overhaul
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government’s fiscal status report has called for a sweeping restructuring of the KIIFB, arguing that the institution has outlived its original purpose and evolved into a parallel fiscal authority…
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Hyderabad: Suspended CISF constable held for carrying 158 kg ganja
Hyderabad: The Hyderabad Police arrested a 39-year-old suspended CISF constable for allegedly possessing 158 kg of dry ganja worth Rs 79 lakh. The accused, Panagudu Shiva Krishna, hails from the Alluri Sitharama…
