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Kerala HC dismisses petition seeking stay on release of film ‘Eesho’
August 13, 2021 20:38 IST
The petition, filed by the Kochi-based Christian Association and Alliance for Social Action, pleaded for a stay on the film's release as it argued that the filmmakers were intending to hurt the sentiments of the Christian community through the title and tagline of the film.
LDF edges out UDF in bypolls to local bodies in Kerala
August 13, 2021 15:41 IST
The LDF performed marginally better, winning eight out of the 15 seats, leaving seven for the UDF. However, it was the LDF (4) that lost more sitting seats than the UDF (3).
Kerala HC examines whether wedding under Special Marriage Act can be solemnised via video conferencing
August 12, 2021 16:44 IST
The state government said that under the Act, solemnisation of marriage was mandatory prior to registering it under the SMA and therefore, presence of the two sides and the witnesses is required before the Marriage Officer.
Kerala govt announces Rs 2 crore reward for Indian Olympic team goalie Sreejesh
August 11, 2021 21:54 IST
Sreejesh, who’s currently the deputy director (sports) in the general education department of the state government, will be promoted as the joint director (sports).
Kerala: During online class, student hacks into teacher’s WhatsApp
August 11, 2021 21:45 IST
Turns out, a student in her class had managed to log into her WhatsApp account on his phone by taking advantage of screen-sharing during the class.
Dollar export case: Customs’ showcause notice names Kerala CM Pinarayi VijayanSubscriber Only
August 11, 2021 17:53 IST
The smuggling case had severely impaired the image of the previous Vijayan regime and had led to suspension of his principal secretary M Sivasankar, a senior IAS official under suspension since then.
Stringent punishment for harassing women for rejecting love proposal: Kerala CM
August 11, 2021 13:56 IST
Pinarayi Vijayan's statement in the Kerala Assembly assumes significance in the wake of a series of brutal murders of young women by spurned lovers or whose love proposals were rejected by them, reported in the state in recent times.
Malayalam actress Saranya Sasi, who showed remarkable courage against cancer, dies
August 9, 2021 20:13 IST
Saranya had tested positive for Covid-19 in May, following which she was hospitalised. Though she tested negative a few weeks later, a bout of pneumonia and other respiratory issues prolonged her stay at the hospital.
Kerala logs 18,607 new Covid-19 cases, 93 more fatalities, TPR at 13.87%
August 8, 2021 19:11 IST
As many as 20,108 people have been cured of the infection in the last 24 hours, taking the total recoveries to 33,57,687 and the number of active cases in the state to 1,76,572, the government said.
Kerala: Covid lockdown restrictions force people to perform ‘Bali Tharpanam’ rituals at home
August 8, 2021 14:12 IST
The BJP in Kerala had urged the Left Front government in the state to give exemption for devotees from lockdown restrictions, imposed in view of the COVID-19 situation, to participate in the annual Hindu ritual.
Kerala Tourism dept to hold virtual Onam celebrations this year: Minister
August 8, 2021 14:00 IST
The idea behind the virtual Onam celebrations is to convert every Malayalee in the world into a brand ambassador of Kerala tourism.
Case against actor Mammootty, others for Covid protocol violation
August 8, 2021 13:21 IST
Police said around 300 people were gathered at a private hospital for the inauguration of a robot-assisted service for joint replacement surgery there.
Kerala looks to ensure at least first dose for all senior citizens by Aug 15Subscriber Only
August 7, 2021 23:32 IST
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said at a meeting that the state would directly obtain 20 lakh doses and hand it over to private hospitals, which would be allotted vaccines on the basis of facilities.
Kerala HC allows man to appear via video conference to register marriage
August 7, 2021 14:38 IST
The court's order came on the plea of his 28-year-old bride who said that her husband left for Canada, where he is working, right after their marriage in July 2019 under the Special Marriage Act of 1954.
Marital rape a valid ground for divorce: Kerala HC
August 6, 2021 18:43 IST
The court observed that “merely for the reason that the law does not recognise marital rape under penal law, it does not inhibit the court from recognising the same as a form of cruelty to grant a divorce".
In Kerala’s Kozhikode, company museum pays rich tribute to the dhowSubscriber Only
August 2, 2021 19:16 IST
In addition to sailing vessels, the museum houses various maritime devices and tools from the period including compass, binoculars and other navigational equipment.
Kerala not yet free from Covid 2nd wave, extra caution needed to prevent third wave: health minister
July 31, 2021 19:04 IST
Veena George said about half of the population of Kerala was susceptible to the virus and therefore, precautions have to be taken as presence of the highly contagious delta variant has been detected
Kerala rape survivor moves SC seeking permission to marry convict
August 1, 2021 14:18 IST
Vadakkumchery was sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment after a court in February 2019 found him guilty of raping and impregnating a minor. Following this, the Church initiated steps to dismiss him from priesthood and finally defrocked him in 2020.
Kerala: Stalker kills dental student, selfSubscriber Only
July 30, 2021 23:13 IST
Police said both had been friends in the past after developing an acquaintance through social media, but had pulled apart a year back.
20 injured as oil leak causes blast at poultry feed plant in Kerala’s Pallakad
July 30, 2021 08:43 IST
Three people, including a fire department personnel, were seriously injured and admitted to a nearby hospital.
Kerala CM rejects demand for education minister’s resignation; UDF boycotts Assembly
July 29, 2021 14:37 IST
The opposition moved a notice for an adjournment motion pressing for Sivamkutty's resignation as the Supreme Court had dismissed a government plea seeking withdrawal of a criminal case against LDF MLAs, including him, in the case related to the ruckus inside the House in 2015.
Amid rising Covid-19 cases, Centre sends team to Kerala to take stock of situation
July 29, 2021 16:47 IST
Kerala has reported over 22,000 infections for the last three days, which comprises over 50 per cent of the national daily case count.
Strict action would be taken in dowry harassment cases, creating awareness an option: Pinarayi Vijayan
July 28, 2021 11:58 IST
Pinarayi Vijayan mentioned this in the assembly while referring to the rising cases of dowry harassment and domestic violence in the state.
Lakshadweep administration in hurry to make her look anti-national: Aisha Sulthana to Kerala HC
July 27, 2021 13:53 IST
Earlier, the high court had refused to stay further proceedings in the sedition case registered against Aisha Sulthana.
Kerala: Catholic Church diocese announces welfare scheme for families with more than 5 kids
July 26, 2021 22:13 IST
Under the scheme, presented by the Family Apostolate of the Pala diocese of the Church, monthly assistance of Rs 1500 is promised for couples married after the year 2000 and having five or more children.
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