News for 'kottarakkara'

Kerala headmistress fears for safety after churidar row at school

Kerala headmistress fears for safety after churidar row at school

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

A Kerala headmistress claims she fears for her safety after being allegedly denied entry to her school for wearing a churidar, and expresses concern over the lack of immediate action against the school manager.

Kerala temple panel disbanded for playing RSS prayer song

Kerala temple panel disbanded for playing RSS prayer song

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

The Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) has decided to dissolve the advisory committee of a temple in the Kollam district where the RSS 'Gana Geetham' (prayer song) was sung during a musical concert.

Kerala Guv gets Z+ cover after roadside standoff with SFI

Kerala Guv gets Z+ cover after roadside standoff with SFI

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

The Z+ security cover of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel has been extended to Khan and Raj Bhavan, his office said in a post on 'X'.

Kerala ordinance hikes punishment for offences against medical personnel

Kerala ordinance hikes punishment for offences against medical personnel

Rediff.com17 May 2023

The Left Democratic Front government in Kerala on Wednesday approved an ordinance that provides for stringent punishment, including imprisonment of up to seven years and a maximum fine of Rs 5 lakh for those found guilty of causing grievous bodily harm to doctors, medical students, and others working in the health services sector in the state.

Kerala woman doctor stabbed to death by man she was treating

Kerala woman doctor stabbed to death by man she was treating

Rediff.com10 May 2023

A 23-year-old doctor was stabbed to death on Wednesday at a taluk hospital in Kottarakkara area of Kollam district in Kerala allegedly by a man, a school teacher under suspension, who was brought there by police after being involved in a fight with his family members.

Doctor's murder: Under fire, Kerala brings steps for medical staffers' safety

Doctor's murder: Under fire, Kerala brings steps for medical staffers' safety

Rediff.com12 May 2023

The proposed committee, to be headed by the secretary of medical education, would study various issues raised by postgraduate students and house surgeons and submit a report within one month, health minister Veena George said.

Kerala doctor killing: HC warns police as medicos intensify stir

Kerala doctor killing: HC warns police as medicos intensify stir

Rediff.com11 May 2023

A special bench of Justices Devan Ramachandran and Kauser Edappagath directed the State Police Chief to come out with a new set of protocols for ensuring security of the doctors and other healthcare professionals in all government hospitals in the state.

Kerala rains: Red alert issued in 5 districts

Kerala rains: Red alert issued in 5 districts

Rediff.com15 May 2022

As rains continue to lash across Kerala days ahead of the expected onset of Southwest monsoon, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued a red alert in five districts of the state for Sunday and Monday indicating extremely heavy rainfall.

5 students on picnic among 9 killed in Kerala bus crash

5 students on picnic among 9 killed in Kerala bus crash

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Nine people, including five students, were killed after a private tourist bus hit a state-run KSRTC bus from behind at Vadakkenchery in Palakkad district, Kerala Road Transport Minister Antony Raju said on Thursday.

NEET: Girl students asked to remove innerwear at exam hall in Kerala

NEET: Girl students asked to remove innerwear at exam hall in Kerala

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Girl students were forced to appear for the exam in front of other boy students and male invigilators which made these girls really uncomfortable and disturbed them mentally and physically.

Rubbing shoulders with Dimple, Amar Singh

Rubbing shoulders with Dimple, Amar Singh

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

Vinu Mohan on acting with the veterans in the upcoming Malayalam film Bombay Mittai.

'None of the politicians mask'

'None of the politicians mask'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

'In spite of all the sermonising from the political class, when they come in public, the ministers don't follow their own rules.' 'They don't mask.' 'If you look at the West Bengal election campaigning, if you look at the Assam election campaigning or if you look at Kerala election campaigning, they are not setting an example.'

Review: Darwinte Parinamam disappoints

Review: Darwinte Parinamam disappoints

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

From the blood and tears that flowed in the first half, the narrative takes a 'U' turn and becomes a comic caper post interval, giving us a feeling that we watched two different films that were merged together midway, feels Paresh C Palicha.

Kerala Congress MP booked for molesting Shweta Menon

Kerala Congress MP booked for molesting Shweta Menon

Rediff.com3 Nov 2013

Leading Malayalam film actress Shweta Menon, who was allegedly molested by Congress Member of Parliament N Peethambara Kurup at the President's Boat race event at Kollam two days ago, on Sunday gave her statement on the incident to police.