News for 'Kottayam'

Kerala to go ahead on plan to check violent stray dogs amid protests

Kerala to go ahead on plan to check violent stray dogs amid protests

Rediff.com27 Aug 2016

The government is contemplating how to overcome the problems caused by the street dogs and sterilisation process will be also strengthened, he told reporters in Kottayam.

Keralite nurse, toddler killed in Libya bombing

Keralite nurse, toddler killed in Libya bombing

Rediff.com26 Mar 2016

The victim was working as a nurse in Zawia Medical centre AZ Zawiya, Libya. Her husband Vipin Kumar, who is a male nurse in Libya, was away on duty.

'Impure women shouldn't be allowed in Sabarimala temple'

'Impure women shouldn't be allowed in Sabarimala temple'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

'Considering menstruating women impure is a Dravidian custom and is associated with the worship of nature by the tribal people'

Shocking! Man throws dog off the roof, NGO offers reward to find him

Shocking! Man throws dog off the roof, NGO offers reward to find him

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Horrifying video of man throwing a dog from rooftop surfaces, a NGO offers reward to trace him, reports T S Sudhir.

Why there may be no Kerala tableau this R-Day

Why there may be no Kerala tableau this R-Day

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

CMO confirmed that Kerala had not figured in the list of states which would be presenting their tableaux on the R-day, but was yet to get an official communication in this regard.

A Phenomenon Called Pranab Mukherjee

A Phenomenon Called Pranab Mukherjee

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Ambassador Venu Rajamony, who served as press secretary to President Pranab Mukherjee during his tenure, salutes the statesman and political legend, who passed into the ages on Monday.

The 'leader' behind the killing stray dogs protest

The 'leader' behind the killing stray dogs protest

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

'For the last two months, the menace of stray dogs has gone to scary proportions in Kerala' 'What will you do if you cannot walk on the road without fear?'

Kerala: BJP worker murdered, bomb hurled at RSS office

Kerala: BJP worker murdered, bomb hurled at RSS office

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

The attack against the BJP worker, Santosh, took place when he was alone in his house at Andaloor in Dharmadam in Thalassery on Wednesday night.

Navy rescued nearly 17,000 from Kerala floods

Navy rescued nearly 17,000 from Kerala floods

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

"Such was their efficiency that in fact, no deaths by drowning were reported in any area where Naval teams systematically organised their rescue efforts," he said.

Murder accused places turban on Rajnath's head, stirs row

Murder accused places turban on Rajnath's head, stirs row

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

A controversy has erupted over a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh activist and accused in a murder case placing a turban on the head of Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh during his visit to Thiruvananthapuram last week. The incident, which has also raised security issues, happened when Singh visited the SreePadmanabhaswamyTemple last Saturday.

Kerala: 65-year-old woman mauled by 50 stray dogs, another injured

Kerala: 65-year-old woman mauled by 50 stray dogs, another injured

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

The hapless woman, Siluvamma, a resident of the coastal belt, was attacked by a large number of stray dogs at Pulluvila beach, according to her family.

Defiant K M Mani resigns from Kerala cabinet

Defiant K M Mani resigns from Kerala cabinet

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Kerala Finance Minister K M Mani resigned on Tuesday night after pressure mounted on him from the ruling Congress-led United Democratic Front to quit.

From Delhi to Kerala, rain continues to wreak havoc

From Delhi to Kerala, rain continues to wreak havoc

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

The national capital received heavy precipitation resulting in waterlogging on several roads and traffic jams at various intersections.

First Look: Nithya Menen's Malini 22

First Look: Nithya Menen's Malini 22

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

The film is a remake of 2012 hit Malayalam film 22 Female Kottayam.

Nipah virus claims 1 more life in Kerala, toll rises to 11

Nipah virus claims 1 more life in Kerala, toll rises to 11

Rediff.com24 May 2018

There are totally 14 Nipah confirmed cases, of whom 11 have so far lost their lives.

Retd SC judge K T Thomas refuses to head Lokpal search panel

Retd SC judge K T Thomas refuses to head Lokpal search panel

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

In yet another embarrassment to the government, former Supreme Court judge K T Thomas on Monday turned down the offer to head Lokpal search committee, days after jurist Fali Nariman opted out of the panel.

PM surveys flood-hit Kerala, grants Rs. 500 cr emergency aid

PM surveys flood-hit Kerala, grants Rs. 500 cr emergency aid

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

An ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh will be given per person to the next of kin of those killed in the floods.

2 women come close to reaching Sabarimala, forced to retreat

2 women come close to reaching Sabarimala, forced to retreat

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

Bindu from Malappuram and Durga of Kozhikode were trying hard to become part of history by trying to enter the shrine under heavy police protection.

'Indian nurses lodged in old building in Mosul'

'Indian nurses lodged in old building in Mosul'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

A group of Keralite nurses moved in a vehicle by rebels from their hospital in Tikrit in Iraq are lodged in an old building near a hospital in Mosul and are safe, according to family members of a nurse in Kottayam.

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.

'Cases will be around for 6 to 9 months'

'Cases will be around for 6 to 9 months'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

'The only idea -- the only idea -- of the shutdown was to buy time.'

Monsoon to hit Kerala in next 48 hours: IMD

Monsoon to hit Kerala in next 48 hours: IMD

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

The IMD said that there has been an increase in the rainfall activity in Kerala and monsoon could hit the state anytime now.

Pope to confer sainthood on 2 Keralites on Sunday

Pope to confer sainthood on 2 Keralites on Sunday

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

In a jubilant moment for the Christian community in India, two beatified candidates from Kerala Fr Kuriakose Elias Chavara and Sister Euphrasia will be conferred sainthood by Pope Francis at Vatican on Sunday.

'Floods in Kerala will become worse'

'Floods in Kerala will become worse'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

'Man-made interventions vastly increased the magnitude of the tragedy.'

Rains lash Kerala again; toll rises to 163 in 2 states

Rains lash Kerala again; toll rises to 163 in 2 states

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Around six lakh people have been housed in over 2000 relief camps in the two states.

Secret SIMI camp case: 2 convicts awarded 14 years in jail

Secret SIMI camp case: 2 convicts awarded 14 years in jail

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

The court had on November 25 convicted five SIMI activists and acquitted 11 others in the case relating to a 'secret' meeting of the banned outfit at Pannayikulam near Aluva in 2006.

'India is likely to succeed in this war'

'India is likely to succeed in this war'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

'At the same time, if we are a little careless, we will run into trouble. No doubt about that.'

Sabarimala set to become a national pilgrim centre

Sabarimala set to become a national pilgrim centre

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

The Travancore Devaswom Board that governs the affairs of Sabarimala has been entrusted to form an expert committee to come up with a detailed project report for transforming Sabarimala into a national pilgrimage.

Cancellation of Arjuna to Maheshwary challenged in Delhi HC

Cancellation of Arjuna to Maheshwary challenged in Delhi HC

Rediff.com23 May 2014

A Kerala-based organisation moved the Delhi high court on Friday against the Centre's last-minute decision to deny triple jumper Renjith Maheshwary the prestigious Arjuna award in 2013.

Jab We Met: 'I found him humble, sweet'

Jab We Met: 'I found him humble, sweet'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Ramya Nair tells us how she found love in Arun.

Check out when your constituency votes

Check out when your constituency votes

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

The Lok Sabha election will be held in 7 phases, beginning on April 11, 2019 and ending on May 19, 2019.

Cash crunch: Deposits drop, money movement totters

Cash crunch: Deposits drop, money movement totters

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Many PSBs are in the process of rationalisation of ATMs

Review: Leela caters to Biju Menon's fans

Review: Leela caters to Biju Menon's fans

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Leela may carry the buzz that it deals with a controversial subject, but there is nothing objectionable in the film, says Paresh C Palicha.

'Without music I can't breathe. And he asked me to stop singing'

'Without music I can't breathe. And he asked me to stop singing'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

'How can anyone ask me to stop what I have been doing since I was 6?'

324 killed, 2 lakh in relief camps in Kerala as flood crisis worsens

324 killed, 2 lakh in relief camps in Kerala as flood crisis worsens

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

106 people died on a single day on Thursday.

Tips from the doctor who came 2nd in the civil services exam

Tips from the doctor who came 2nd in the civil services exam

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Dr Renu Raj cracked the UPSC exams at her very first attempt. 'You should be sensitive to what is happening in society and you will get through the exams,' she tells A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com

Solar scam: TV actress Salu Menon taken into custody

Solar scam: TV actress Salu Menon taken into custody

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

Television actress and danseuse Salu Menon was taken into custody on Friday in connection with the solar panel scam that has rocked Kerala and brought the office of Chief Minister Oomen Chandy under a cloud.

'Modi will have more confidence in what he wants to do'

'Modi will have more confidence in what he wants to do'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

'The UP election results show that people voted not on caste and religion lines; they went above that and voted for development, honesty, pride in the country, etc.' 'If UP can show the way, the rest of the country also can follow.'

All metros among 130 districts identified as COVID-19 red zones

All metros among 130 districts identified as COVID-19 red zones

Rediff.com1 May 2020

This classification of districts is to be followed by states and union terrotories till a week post May 3, when the second phase of lockdown will end, for containment operations.

Sexism in film industry: Rima Kallingal says #TimesUp

Sexism in film industry: Rima Kallingal says #TimesUp

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

'How long do you dumb down, how long do you stay silent,' the actor asks at TEDx.