Kerala High Court Judge Justice Jobin Sebastian on Monday recused himself from hearing a petition filed by the survivor in the 2017 actress assault case, which seeks a fresh and thorough investigation by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) into alleged unauthorised access to the memory card containing visuals related to the assault. When the matter […]
The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), which is investigating alleged money laundering linked to payments made by Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) to Exalogic Solutions Pvt Ltd, is set to issue summons to CMRL office-bearers and T. Veena, daughter of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, under Section 50(2) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), […]
Domestic LPG prices were increased by ₹29 on Sunday, putting additional pressure on household budgets already affected by rising living costs. The government has defended the hike, describing it as a difficult but unavoidable outcome of global energy disruptions and supply constraints. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi acknowledged public concern, saying international market conditions have made […]
In an extraordinary security measure aimed at preventing any potential leaks, examiners preparing question papers for the upcoming NEET retest have been placed under strict “lockdown” at secure, undisclosed locations. Translators tasked with converting the question papers into regional languages have also been shifted to separate confidential facilities as part of the enhanced security protocol. […]
Fans attending World Cup matches in the United States and Canada will be allowed to bring one factory-sealed disposable water bottle into stadiums, FIFA confirmed on Friday, revising its earlier restrictions on bottled items. According to the updated guidelines, supporters may carry a soft plastic bottle of up to 20 ounces (590 ml) into venues. […]
MLA and actor Ramesh Pisharody has remembered late actor Salim Kumar, saying his true legacy lay in his character, kindness and humanity rather than just his on-screen humour. Recalling a friendship spanning nearly three decades, Pisharody described Salim Kumar as a loyal, generous and principled person who always stood by his friends and never indulged […]
A herd of wild elephants attempted to breach solar fencing in the Perumbavoor forest region by targeting and damaging concrete support pillars along the protected stretch. The elephants reportedly tried to destroy two rows of solar fencing installed between Kodanad Abhayaranyam and Panamkuzhi. According to forest officials, the herd appears to have adapted tactics to […]
Mollywood’s beloved actor of emotions, Salim Kumar, was laid to rest with state honours at his residence in North Paravur at 3.40 pm on Sunday. The veteran actor passed away on Saturday night at a private hospital in Kochi following health complications. He was 56. Known for his remarkable versatility on screen and his openness […]
The Kerala government has imposed a 52-day ban on bottom trawling along the state’s coastline from June 10 to July 31 to protect marine fish resources during the monsoon breeding season. The Fisheries and Ports Department issued the order under the Kerala Marine Fishing Regulation Act and Rules, prohibiting the use of bottom trawl nets […]
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged Sabarimala gold scam is set to submit a crucial scientific report prepared by the National Metallurgical Laboratory (NML), Jamshedpur, before the Kerala High Court on Monday. The report is expected to play a key role in the ongoing investigation and could pave the way for the filing […]