Swara Bhasker criticized the judiciary for the deaths of Father Stan Swamy and G N Saibaba, calling it institutional murder. She expressed disappointment in the way political prisoners are treated and emphasized the need for the judiciary to uphold constitutional values. Swara acknowledged the cost of her outspoken views but emphasized the importance of living…
An investigation has been launched into the distribution of medals with spelling errors by the Chief Minister on Kerala Piravi Day. Deputy Inspector General of Police Satheesh Binoy will look into the mistakes on police medals, including misspellings and errors in the state emblem. The faulty medals were manufactured by Bhagwati Industries in Thiruvananthapuram and…
A tragic incident occurred at Anjoottambalam Veerarkavu temple in Neeleswaram, resulting in the death of a 38-year-old man named Sandeep due to severe burns from a fireworks accident. Sandeep had been receiving treatment at Baby Memorial Hospital in Kannur but unfortunately, he did not survive. This is the first fatality following the fireworks mishap on…
Rescue personnel are searching for a missing man who was hit by a train on the Bharathapuzha Bridge in Shoranur, Kerala. Three workers hired by the Railways to clear waste from the tracks were tragically killed in the incident. The victims were part of a group hired to clean the tracks and were hit by…
The Kerala State Information Commissioner highlighted the importance of the Right to Information (RTI) Act in fighting administrative corruption. He stated that the Act made officials more cautious as they knew citizens could demand answers through RTI applications, holding them accountable for any misconduct. The RTI Act helped citizens track progress on issues affecting them…
Heavy rain caused flooding in Thiruvananthapuram, with homes and shops affected. Dams were opened to release excess water, and residents were warned to be cautious. In Kazhakuttom, water entered houses and an Anganwadi, leading to traffic disruptions. Other districts in Kerala are also on alert for heavy rainfall. The IMD issued alerts for several districts,…
It’s quite ironic that Mahatma Gandhi, who disliked movies, ended up being one of the most filmed personalities in the world. The evolution of Indian cinema coincided with Gandhi’s political career, and even the first Indian talkie featured an interview with him. Despite his aversion to cameras, Gandhi allowed them into his life under certain…
Midhun Manuel Thomas, a well-known director and screenwriter in Malayalam cinema, shared his journey of impulsively deciding to enter the film industry despite not knowing much about it. He faced challenges and stress but ultimately found success. Similarly, writer G Indugopan also shared his unexpected journey into filmmaking. They discussed the appeal of crime stories…
The Kerala Chief Minister announced free health insurance coverage for Sabarimala devotees, providing up to Rs 5 lakh for the kin of pilgrims who pass away during the pilgrimage. The state government is preparing for a huge rush by deploying police officials and volunteers, increasing parking facilities, and displaying restaurant rates in multiple languages. Health…
The Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Udhayanidhi Stalin, compared the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) to how Sanskrit was used in the 1920s to prevent students from studying medicine. He highlighted the struggles of the Dravida Movement in promoting Tamil as the core of the state’s identity and fighting against fascist and communal…