News for 'Kannur District'

CPM leader's son faces probe for FB post on RSS worker's murder

CPM leader's son faces probe for FB post on RSS worker's murder

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

A Facebook post by the son of a Communist Party of India-Marxist leader has landed him in hot water. The Kadirur police has registered a case under the Information Technology Act against Jain Raj, son of CPI-M's P Jayarajan for his post in which he expressed happiness over the killing of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh leader.

Amit Shah launches 'padyatra' against CPI-M in Kerala

Amit Shah launches 'padyatra' against CPI-M in Kerala

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

The Jan Raksha Yatra from Payyannur will travel through the state before ending in Thiruvananthapuram on October 17.

4 days, 7 statues: Now, Gandhi, Ambedkar busts vandalised

4 days, 7 statues: Now, Gandhi, Ambedkar busts vandalised

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

The spectacles on the Gandhi bust in Kannur were broken while the Ambedkar bust had red paint splashed across it.

Red alert sounded in Kerala, heavy rains likely on May 14, 15

Red alert sounded in Kerala, heavy rains likely on May 14, 15

Rediff.com13 May 2021

Authorities have sounded red alert in three districts of Kerala on May 14 and five districts on May 15, indicating the possibility of extremely heavy rains under the influence of a low pressure area over the Arabian Sea.

'Maradona museum' at this Kerala hotel

'Maradona museum' at this Kerala hotel

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

During his visit to Kannur, the stadium in which Maradona participated in an event had witnessed a sea of people

Kerala HC rejects pleas against govt nod to acquire land for SilverLine

Kerala HC rejects pleas against govt nod to acquire land for SilverLine

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Opposing the contention, the state government had argued that the Railways Act was only applicable to Special Railway Projects and SilverLine did not fall in that category.

Modi flags off Kerala's 1st Vande Bharat train, launches Kochi Water Metro

Modi flags off Kerala's 1st Vande Bharat train, launches Kochi Water Metro

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor were also present with the PM as he interacted with the students inside the train.

The Remarkable Life And Legacy Of Oommen Chandy

The Remarkable Life And Legacy Of Oommen Chandy

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

'Oommen Chandy always had time for his people and valued their voices.' 'There was no rest for him as long as the betterment of his fellow citizens was at stake.' Ambassador Venu Rajamony, who knew the former Kerala chief minister for half a century, salutes a beloved leader who worked tirelessly for the welfare of its people.

Studio burnt down over WhatsApp comment

Studio burnt down over WhatsApp comment

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

P Rafeeq's comment on the burkha led to his studio being razed.

'Why should our girls face discrimination?'

'Why should our girls face discrimination?'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

'In a secular society where women are treated equally by law, I want the same equal status for my daughters in society, on par with all the boys.'

Battle for 5 states: Biggest WINNERS and LOSERS

Battle for 5 states: Biggest WINNERS and LOSERS

Rediff.com19 May 2016

As counting is on in the five states - Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Assam and West Bengal -- here's a look at where the heavyweights stand.

P T Usha's coach O M Nambiar passes away

P T Usha's coach O M Nambiar passes away

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

Renowned athletics coach O M Nambiar, who nurtured Indian athletics great P T Usha, passed away in Kozhikode on Thursday due to age-related illness. He was 89.

After 2 Monkeypox cases, Centre advises strict vigil at airports

After 2 Monkeypox cases, Centre advises strict vigil at airports

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

The Union health ministry on Monday reviewed the steps for health screening of international travellers arriving in India at airports and ports after two cases of Monkeypox were reported in the country.

Centre writes to 5 states over surge in Covid cases

Centre writes to 5 states over surge in Covid cases

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

In a letter to Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Telangana, Karnataka and Maharashtra, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan highlighted that a few states were reporting a higher contribution to India's caseload, indicating the possibility of a localised spread of the infection.

Death toll in landslide in Idukki rises to 43

Death toll in landslide in Idukki rises to 43

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

The picturesque landscape of Pettimudi was flattened into a rough patch of boulders and mud with parts of asbestos and tin sheets seen scattered around.

PHOTOS: Modi, Shah, Tharoor...biggies cast their votes

PHOTOS: Modi, Shah, Tharoor...biggies cast their votes

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Take a look at the famous faces who exercised their democratic right.

Kerala, K'taka, Maharashtra heave sigh of relief after floods recede

Kerala, K'taka, Maharashtra heave sigh of relief after floods recede

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

After days of incessant rains, the situation improved in many parts of Kerala, Karnataka and Maharashtra on Tuesday with water receding in affected areas.

Kerala heading for drought?

Kerala heading for drought?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

With mercury level soaring, Kerala is likely to face drought-like situation amid fears of drinking water scarcity and power crisis in the poll-bound state as water bodies are fast drying up.

RSS denies link with journal report that said Godse should have killed Nehru, not Gandhi

RSS denies link with journal report that said Godse should have killed Nehru, not Gandhi

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh on Saturday dissociated itself from a controversial article published in its Malayalam mouthpiece that Nathuram Godse should have targeted Jawaharlal Nehru instead of Mahatma Gandhi as he was responsible for Partition, a view that came under attack from political parties.

Kerala first state to have 4 international airports

Kerala first state to have 4 international airports

Rediff.com9 Dec 2018

Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan jointly flagged off the inaugural Air India Express flight, carrying 186 passengers to Abu Dhabi.

11 more contacts of deceased Kerala boy show Nipah symptoms

11 more contacts of deceased Kerala boy show Nipah symptoms

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

Kerala health minister said of the 251 contacts, 54 are high risk contacts out of which 30 are healthcare workers.

Sabarimala stand-off: 69 people remanded, HC raps police action

Sabarimala stand-off: 69 people remanded, HC raps police action

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan made it clear that the Left government was with the believers.

Prime accused in Kerala 'honour killing' held, hartal hits life

Prime accused in Kerala 'honour killing' held, hartal hits life

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Joseph, a Dalit Christian, was abducted on Sunday and killed by a gang of criminals allegedly engaged by his fiancee's family.

21 dead after Kerala rain triggers floods, landslides

21 dead after Kerala rain triggers floods, landslides

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

The Army, the National Disaster Response Force, police and the fire force along with the locals began rescue operations on Sunday morning at Koottickal and Kokkayar panchayats where over a dozen people are listed to be missing due to numerous landslides accompanied by heavy downpour since Saturday.

Another senior leader resigns from Cong in Kerala

Another senior leader resigns from Cong in Kerala

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

In yet another blow to the Congress in poll-bound Kerala, All India Congress Committee member and Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee vice-president K C Rosakutty on Monday resigned from the party's primary membership and decided to associate with the ruling CPI(M)-led LDF.

Sabarimala row: 1,369 people arrested after Kerala turned war zone

Sabarimala row: 1,369 people arrested after Kerala turned war zone

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

801 cases have been registered in connection with violent protests which were witnessed during the dawn-to-dusk hartal called by pro-Hindu outfits on Thursday, police said, adding that 717 people are now in preventive custody.

Covid control measures to be strengthened in 9 states

Covid control measures to be strengthened in 9 states

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Stressing that there is a need to strengthen the collective efforts to curb the spread of the virus, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said ramping up testing and vaccination, healthcare infrastructure planning, following Covid-appropriate behaviour and effective clinical management are among the measures to be taken by these states.

Alappuzha Killings Stun Kerala

Alappuzha Killings Stun Kerala

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

What was shocking was the execution of the killings -- calculated, gory and intended to send a chill down the spine.

Kerala landslides: Toll rises to 24; 46 still missing

Kerala landslides: Toll rises to 24; 46 still missing

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

"The death toll has gone up to 24. The search operations are still going on. However, rains have started. "Despite that, our officials, and the NDRF are engaged in search and rescue operations," Idukki District Collector H Dineshan said.

Marxist rebel murder case: Three CPM men among 11 awarded lifer

Marxist rebel murder case: Three CPM men among 11 awarded lifer

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

Eleven persons, three of them local Communist Party of India-Marxist functionaries, were sentenced to life imprisonment in the sensational T P Chandrasekharan murder case by a special court in Kozhikode on Tuesday.

Famous faces at polling stations

Famous faces at polling stations

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

Among the long queues of voters, there were some famous faces too who exercised their franchise.

Why K C Venugopal is Sonia, Rahul's go-to-guy

Why K C Venugopal is Sonia, Rahul's go-to-guy

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Venugopal is valued highly by Mrs Gandhi and Mr Gandhi. They consider him a loyalist, more to the point, one who can deliver.

15-year-old boy killed in Kerala, family blames RSS

15-year-old boy killed in Kerala, family blames RSS

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

A 15-year old boy was stabbed to death allegedly by a group of people during a temple festival at Padayanivattom near Alappuzha on Wednesday night, the police said.

Kerala: SFI activist stabbed to death, cops suspect Youth Congress hand

Kerala: SFI activist stabbed to death, cops suspect Youth Congress hand

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

A Students Federation of India (SFI) activist was stabbed to death at the Idukki Engineering College here on Monday, allegedly by Youth Congress activists, police said.

Day after PFI violence, Kerala CM promises action

Day after PFI violence, Kerala CM promises action

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday said the violence during the Popular Front of India (PFI)-sponsored hartal in his state was 'pre-meditated' and assured strict action against the culprits while his Assam counterpart Hemanta Biswas Sarma batted for banning the Islamist outfit, whom the National Investigation Agency (NIA) accused of encouraging youth to join terrorist groups including the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).

Kerala turns into war zone after women's entry into Sabarimala

Kerala turns into war zone after women's entry into Sabarimala

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Kerala Union of Working Journalists decided to boycott the press meets called by the BJP after saffron party workers attacked mediapersons.

Kerala: Toll in landslide goes up to 49 with 6 more bodies recovered

Kerala: Toll in landslide goes up to 49 with 6 more bodies recovered

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Kerala State Disaster Management Authority has warned about the possibilities of landslides in the hilly areas already hit by extremely heavy rainfall in the past few days and directed people living in the region and government authorities to be vigilant.

Kerala rains: Toll rises to 22, Centre offers assistance

Kerala rains: Toll rises to 22, Centre offers assistance

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

22 bodies, 13 from Kottayam district and 9 from Idukki were recovered from various rain-hit areas while National Disaster Response Force teams continued their rescue operations.

Kerala's daily Covid cases crosses 30k, first time since May

Kerala's daily Covid cases crosses 30k, first time since May

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

After the Onam festivities, medical experts had predicted that the TPR would go beyond 20 per cent and that the number of infections would rise further.

Twin setbacks put Pinarayi on a sticky wicket

Twin setbacks put Pinarayi on a sticky wicket

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

For Pinarayi, a victory in Thrikkakara would have come as public endorsement of his development initiatives, including controversial K-Rail project, which has witnessed widespread protest