News for 'Kollam'

Tipplers say cheers as bars reopen in Kerala

Tipplers say cheers as bars reopen in Kerala

Rediff.com2 Jul 2017

As the bars opened their doors at 11 am on Sunday, heavy rush was seen in various outlets

Fahadh Faasil to play a fisherman in Mariyam Mukku

Fahadh Faasil to play a fisherman in Mariyam Mukku

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Directed by James Albert, the film will see debutante Sana Altaf play the lead character opposite Fahadh Faasil.

Indian killed in Iraq blast

Indian killed in Iraq blast

Rediff.com7 Jul 2006

A man from Kerala working as a truck driver for a Kuwait-based transportation firm has been killed in a landmine explosion in Iraq.

Tsunamis claim 121 lives in Kerala

Tsunamis claim 121 lives in Kerala

Rediff.com27 Dec 2004

The most deaths were reported from Kollam district.

Tsunami after-shocks: Panic in Kerala

Tsunami after-shocks: Panic in Kerala

Rediff.com28 Dec 2004

It was triggered by reports of sea water rising in the southern districts. A report from Kollam district said the sea had surged half a kilometre into the shore.

Kathakali maestro Vasudevan Nair collapses during performance, dies

Kathakali maestro Vasudevan Nair collapses during performance, dies

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Besides being awarded Padma bhushan in 2011, Madavoor had also received the Sangeet Nataka akademi award in 1997, Kerala Kalamandalam award among others and had performed the world over.

PHOTOS: 5 worst major temple tragedies in past 10 years

PHOTOS: 5 worst major temple tragedies in past 10 years

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Here's a list of the top five major temple tragedies in the past 10 years.

How Delhi's Shaheen Bagh ushered in the New Year

How Delhi's Shaheen Bagh ushered in the New Year

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

The youth skipped parties and the elderly shunned the comfort of watching TV at home on the New Year's eve as thousands of people protesting against the Citizenship Amendment Act rang in 2020 with singing the national anthem at Delhi's Shaheen Bagh.

Anti-CAA protesters ring in 2020 with national anthem

Anti-CAA protesters ring in 2020 with national anthem

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

As the clock struck 12, the protesting crowd burst into a cheer to greet the fellow protesters the new year, and moments later broke into the national anthem in unison which was followed by the slogan 'Inquilab Zindabad'.

4 Indians trapped in US camp back home

4 Indians trapped in US camp back home

Rediff.com3 May 2004

They were promised jobs in Kuwait, but instead taken to an American camp in Iraq.

Coronavirus: Kerala student 'stable'; 3 held for spreading rumours

Coronavirus: Kerala student 'stable'; 3 held for spreading rumours

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

The woman, who tested positive, is a student of Wuhan university and is undergoing treatment at the Thrissur Medical College Hospital. 3 people have been arrested for spreading false information about those who had arrived in the state from coronavirus affected countries.

'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.'

Swetha Menon: It wasn't easy but I had to expose the misdeed

Swetha Menon: It wasn't easy but I had to expose the misdeed

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

Bollywood-Malayalam actress Swetha Menon recently accused Congress leader N Peethambara Kurup of molestation at a public event in Kollam, Kerala.

Kerala MLA Vincent booked on charges of rape, abetment of suicide

Kerala MLA Vincent booked on charges of rape, abetment of suicide

Rediff.com22 Jul 2017

A case for abetting suicide had been registered against the MLA on the basis of the complaint of the 51-year-old woman, who had attempted suicide at nearby Balaramapuram last week after she was allegedly harassed by Vincent.

Steve Waugh celebrates Vishu with Keralites

Steve Waugh celebrates Vishu with Keralites

Rediff.com14 Apr 2013

Former Australia skipper Steve Waugh celebrated the harvest festival Vishu with locals in Kollam, Kerala, by lighting the traditional lamp to mark the beginning of New Year according to the local calender.

Temple fireworks mishap: 13 persons arrested; death toll up to 110

Temple fireworks mishap: 13 persons arrested; death toll up to 110

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

The five were absconding soon after one of the worst temple tragedies Kerala has witnessed which has claimed 110 lives so far and left over 350 injured.

Italian marines held in Kerala fly home for Christmas

Italian marines held in Kerala fly home for Christmas

Rediff.com22 Dec 2012

Two Italian marines, arrested 10 months back for shooting dead two Indian fishermen, on Saturday flew back home for Christmas in a chartered flight, but will have to return within two weeks as per the court order.

Kerala boy celebrates his mother's second marriage

Kerala boy celebrates his mother's second marriage

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Don't be in a relationship for the sake of your children, Gokul Sreedhar wrote in a post celebrating his mother's second marriage.

India reports second coronavirus case from Kerala

India reports second coronavirus case from Kerala

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

A person from Kerala with a travel history to China has been tested positive. Health ministry said the patient is stable and is being closely monitored.

Tendulkar himself has to decide on retirement: Waugh

Tendulkar himself has to decide on retirement: Waugh

Rediff.com15 Apr 2013

Former Australia skipper Steve Waugh said it is for Sachin Tendulkar himself to decide whether it is time for him to retire from international cricket but his personal opinon is that the Indian master is not playing upto his previous standards.

Italian marines return to India, surrender passports

Italian marines return to India, surrender passports

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

Massimiliano Latorre and Salvatore Girone, who were allowed to go home for two weeks by the high court, came by a special flight for Kochi at 7.50 am, airport sources said.

Italian Marines to return to Kerala tomorrow

Italian Marines to return to Kerala tomorrow

Rediff.com3 Jan 2013

After celebrating Christmas with their families, the two Italian Marines, facing murder charges in Kerala, are expected to reach the state on Friday complying with the high court directive.

Santosh Trophy: Maharashtra enter semis

Santosh Trophy: Maharashtra enter semis

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

Maharashtra entered the semi-finals of the 67th Santosh Trophy national football tournament, beating Tamil Nadu 2-1 in a group B quarter-final league match in Kollam on Tuesday.

Santosh Trophy: Punjab pip Bengal 4-3 in thriller

Santosh Trophy: Punjab pip Bengal 4-3 in thriller

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

Punjab overcame a spirited challenge from West Bengal to carve out a 4-3 win in Group D to progress to the semi-finals of the 67th Santosh Trophy football tournament, in Kollam on Monday.

Santosh Trophy: Punjab beat Manipur 3-0

Santosh Trophy: Punjab beat Manipur 3-0

Rediff.com23 Feb 2013

Punjab thrashed Manipur 3-0 to start their campaign in the quarter-final league of the 67th Santosh Trophy National Football Tournament on a winning note in Kollam on Saturday.

Italian marines charged with killing Indian fishermen

Italian marines charged with killing Indian fishermen

Rediff.com18 May 2012

Three months after they allegedly shot dead two Indian fishermen off Kerala coast, the police on Friday filed a chargesheet against two Italian marines in a court Kollam charging them with murder under IPC and also invoking the International Maritime Law.

Kochi: HC stays further proceedings against marines

Kochi: HC stays further proceedings against marines

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

The Kerala high court on Tuesday stayed till July 30 further proceedings before a local court in Kollam against two Italian marines in connection with the shooting to death of two Indian fishermen from cargo ship Enrica Lexie.

First H1NI death reported in Kerala this season

First H1NI death reported in Kerala this season

Rediff.com1 Jun 2013

Kerala has reported the season's first death due to H1N1 virus ahead of the onset of southwest monsoon as various types of viral fever spread in the state, including a large number of dengue cases.

Two fishermen killed: India summons Italian envoy

Two fishermen killed: India summons Italian envoy

Rediff.com16 Feb 2012

India on Thursday summoned the Italian ambassador in New Delhi and lodged a strong protest over killing of its two fishermen allegedly by security guards of an Italian ship off Kollam coast on suspicion of being pirates.

'Most shameful actions': PM attacks Kerala govt over Sabarimala

'Most shameful actions': PM attacks Kerala govt over Sabarimala

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

"We know that the Communists do not respect the Indian history, culture and spirituality but nobody imagined they would have such hatred," Modi said.

Law graduate from UP beaten to death in Kerala

Law graduate from UP beaten to death in Kerala

Rediff.com18 Aug 2012

This is a story of a law graduate who had come to Kerala seeking spiritual answers only to be killed brutally allegedly by the warden of a mental hospital.

Youth dies due to torture at Kerala mental asylum

Youth dies due to torture at Kerala mental asylum

Rediff.com14 Aug 2012

A youth from Bihar, who was arrested in connection with an incident at Mata Amritanandamayi Ashram in Kollam on August 1, had died of torture at the mental asylum where he was admitted after the incident, the crime branch said in Thiruvananthapuram.

Italian priests visit killed fisherman's kin

Italian priests visit killed fisherman's kin

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

Two Catholic priests from Italy visited the home of one of the two fishermen gunned down by marines of Italian ship Enrica Lexie, fuelling speculation that their mission was to explore possibilities of settling the case through out-of-court mediation.

Kerala court rejects Italian marines' pleas

Kerala court rejects Italian marines' pleas

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

The marines, Latore Massimiliano and Salvatore Girone, had in their plea asked the Court to allow joint forensic examination of the weapons used in the shooting incident by Indian and Italian experts.

Italian marines remanded to 14 days judicial custody

Italian marines remanded to 14 days judicial custody

Rediff.com5 Mar 2012

Two Italian marines charged with murder in connection with the killing of two Indian fishermen, were on Monday remanded in judicial custody for 14 days by a court in Kollam and sent to the Central Prison at Thiruvananthapuram.

Italian FM calls Krishna over fishermen killing issue

Italian FM calls Krishna over fishermen killing issue

Rediff.com18 Feb 2012

Italian Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi on Saturday called his Indian counterpart S M Krishna over the killing of two Indian fishermen by the guards of an Italian oil tanker off Kollam coast in Kerala. Krishna told Terzi that the captain the Italian oil tanker must cooperate with Indian law enforcers. Krishna said the law should be allowed to take its own course in connection with the incident.

Fishermen killings: Italian marines' bail plea rejected

Fishermen killings: Italian marines' bail plea rejected

Rediff.com19 May 2012

A court in Kollam on Saturday rejected the bail application of two Italian marines accused in the fishermen killing case, holding that granting it might affect progress of the case.

Kerala: 10 stunning pics of God's own country

Kerala: 10 stunning pics of God's own country

Rediff.com2 Apr 2017

Kerala is clearly having its moment :)

'India is like a garden'

'India is like a garden'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

'...that has plants and flowers of all colours and hues in it.' 'Do you think a garden with just one plant or one type of flower will be appealing?' 'No. It will look drab, uninteresting and lustreless because a garden would be captivating only if it had many flowers of different colours.'

Fishermen killed: Italian marines used Baretta rifles

Fishermen killed: Italian marines used Baretta rifles

Rediff.com10 Apr 2012

The two Italian marines of 'Encrica Lexie', who shot dead Indian fishermen off the Kerala coast on February 15 had used two Beretta rifles to commit the offence, according to the report of the forensic sciences laboratory