A 63-year-old man in Thiruvananthapuram has been sentenced to double life imprisonment and a fine of Rs 60,000 for sexually abusing his partner’s nine-year-old granddaughter. This comes after he was already sentenced last week for assaulting her younger sibling, a six-year-old granddaughter. The assaults occurred between 2020 and 2021 after the victims’ parents abandoned them….
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has requested the Union Railway Ministry to provide fair compensation to the families of the five sanitary workers who tragically lost their lives in two separate rail-related accidents in Kerala. He also urged the Ministry to ensure the safety of contract workers under the Railways. The recent incident involved four workers…
Protests against the K-Rail project have resumed in Kozhikode, following the Union Minister’s statement supporting the project. The Anti K-Rail Samithi, a key opposition group, has reignited their protests in various locations. The Minister’s recent comments have raised concerns among the committee, leading to plans for more widespread protests and a convention in Aluva. The…
An 8-year-old girl named Asbiya Fathima tragically passed away after being bitten by a snake in Palakkad. Her grandmother, Rahmath, was also bitten by the snake while she was sleeping. The family rushed Rahmath to the hospital, but unfortunately, Asbiya collapsed and was also found to have been bitten by the snake. It’s a heartbreaking…
Former Indian tennis player Leander Paes shared his success mantra of focusing on the journey toward his goal at a debate on “Wellness and Web of Life” in Kozhikode. He recounted his experience of overcoming a parasite infection and returning to the tennis court despite challenges. Retired Indian Navy officer Abhilash Tomy also spoke about…
A 20-year-old youth named Rathin from a tribal settlement near Panamaram committed suicide after being threatened with POCSO charges by the police for talking to a girl. In a video message to his sister, he expressed his innocence and frustration with society. The police have initiated an investigation, denying the allegations of threats. Rathin’s relatives…
Authorities in Kottayam are concerned about the increase in online sales of counterfeit lottery tickets after a man from Karnataka was scammed by a fake ‘Kerala Online Lottery’ website. The man thought he had won Rs 5 lakh but upon further inspection by a lottery agent, it was revealed that he had been duped. The…
The land dispute in the coastal village of Munambam in Kochi dates back to the 19th century when the Kutchi Memons migrated to the Kerala coast. The issue escalated in 1962 when residents contested Farook College’s ownership. The BJP has supported the residents, leading to a hunger strike and protests. The land was leased to…
Producer Sandra Thomas has been expelled from the Kerala Film Producers’ Association for breaching disciplinary norms. The executive committee found that she had defamed committee members by making baseless allegations and not following association rules. In response, Thomas criticized the association as “anti-women” and accused them of failing to address issues raised by female members….
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has written to the Railway Minister requesting compensation for the families of four sanitation workers who tragically died after being hit by a train. He highlighted the lack of safety training for these workers and urged the Railways to ensure the safety of contract staff. The Railways stated that the workers…