KERALA

Pampa: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the “Global Ayyappa Sangamam” at Pampa, calling Sabarimala a sacred space “where everyone becomes one, transcending caste and religious beliefs.” In his inaugural address, the Chief Minister quoted from the Bhagavad Gita to emphasize the qualities of a true devotee and to criticize those who had opposed the…

NEW DELHI – In a major relief for the Kerala state government and the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB), the Supreme Court of India has refused to interfere with the Kerala High Court’s decision allowing the “Global Ayyappa Sangamam” to proceed. The apex court’s ruling clears the way for the international conclave of Ayyappa devotees to…

Cairo — In a significant move to reshape the regional security landscape, Egypt is reportedly pushing to revive a long-stalled plan to form a joint Arab military force, modeled on the NATO alliance. The initiative, first proposed nearly a decade ago, is gaining new momentum following recent escalations in the Middle East. According to reports…

​Pulpally: Thangachan, a resident of Kanattumala, Marakadavu in Pulpally, who was arrested and remanded in connection with the seizure of liquor and explosives, has been found innocent following a police investigation. Police have revealed that the incident was part of a conspiracy to frame Augustine, stemming from internal disputes and personal animosity within the Congress…

THRISSUR: The surfacing of CCTV footage allegedly showing custodial torture at the Peechi police station in Thrissur has ignited another wave of public outrage in Kerala, coming close on the heels of a similar incident at the Kunnamkulam police station. The video was released by K.P. Ouseph, the proprietor of Lalees Food and Fun Hotel…

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM – A social media post by the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) has triggered a major political storm, leading to the resignation of V.T. Balram, the head of the party’s social media wing. The controversy erupted over a post that was widely condemned for being derogatory towards the people of Bihar and caused friction…

Thiruvananthapuram:Widespread protests have intensified across Kerala following a brutal assault on a young man by police officers. Political parties and various youth organizations have announced that they will escalate their agitation and will not back down until the officers responsible are dismissed from service. The incident came to light after CCTV footage from a police…

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM — The Kerala government is rolling out a series of significant financial measures, including a hike in welfare pensions and the disbursement of dearness allowance (DA), aimed at increasing public support and addressing the rising cost of living. These steps come amidst ongoing financial challenges and are seen as a move to strengthen the…

Adinath The state of Kerala is facing an escalating crisis due to the rampant spread of the Giant African Snail (Achatina fulica), a species recognized by the IUCN as one of the world’s 100 worst invasive species. This voracious mollusk poses a significant threat to both the environment and human health, as validated by research…