Palakkad:The investigation into the brutal mob lynching of a migrant worker in Kerala’s Walayar has widened significantly, with police identifying 15 individuals—including women—as accused in the case. The victim, Ramnarayan Bhayyari (31), a native of Chhattisgarh, was allegedly beaten to death by a local mob on suspicions of theft, amid claims of racial prejudice. The…
Kochi, December 20, 2025 Veteran actor, screenwriter, and filmmaker Sreenivasan, one of Malayalam cinema’s most influential voices in satire and social commentary, passed away on Saturday, marking the end of a distinguished 48-year-long career in the film industry. He was 69. Widely admired for his sharp wit, grounded performances, and socially conscious writing, Sreenivasan’s demise…
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM / KERALA — December 2025:The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) delivered a commanding performance in the 2025 Kerala local body elections, emerging as the largest force across rural and urban civic bodies and fuelling its momentum ahead of the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections. Political analysts say the results signal significant public dissatisfaction with the…
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM —Early results and emerging trends from the 2025 Kerala Local Body Elections point to a major political shift in the state, delivering a significant setback to the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) while marking a resounding comeback for the United Democratic Front (UDF). The elections have also witnessed historic gains for the BJP-led National…
Kochi, December 8, 2025 —In a landmark judgment that concludes one of Kerala’s most closely followed criminal trials, the Ernakulam Principal Sessions Court on Monday convicted six individuals — including prime accused Sunil N.S., known as Pulsar Suni — in the 2017 Malayalam actress abduction and assault case. Actor Dileep (P. Gopalakrishnan), listed as the…
Kochi, November 2025 — Dr. Fazal Gafoor, President of the Muslim Educational Society (MES), was detained by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) at Cochin International Airport on Thursday as he was preparing to board a flight to Australia along with his family. The action was based on ongoing investigations into alleged financial irregularities linked to institutions…
Rescue & Outcome What Triggered It & Context Broader Implications & Warnings The incident highlights the risks of off-piste skiing especially in early-season conditions with fresh snow. Safety experts and local authorities urged skiing only on marked runs and to pay heed to avalanche warnings.
Thiruvananthapuram, November 20, 2025 — In a major development in the Sabarimala Temple gold-missing case, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) investigating the scandal has arrested A. Padmakumar, a senior CPI(M) leader and former President of the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB). The arrest, which followed several hours of intense questioning, has set off a fierce political…
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has begun examining a disturbing case from Kerala in which a woman from Pathanapuram and her second husband are accused of radicalising her 16-year-old son and attempting to influence him to join the Islamic State (ISIS). The couple has been booked under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act…
Thiruvananthapuram, November 11 — The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged Sabarimala gold-plating misappropriation case has arrested and remanded N. Vasu, former President of the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) and a former Devaswom Commissioner, in connection with the high-profile temple gold scandal. Details of the Arrest Broader Investigation Political and Public Reaction
