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With 91 seats, Left dethrones UDF in Kerala

With 91 seats, Left dethrones UDF in Kerala

Rediff.com20 May 2016

The BJP scripted history by opening its account in the state assembly.

Nipah resurfaces in Kerala; student 1st case this year

Nipah resurfaces in Kerala; student 1st case this year

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

The results of blood samples of the student, which were tested at the National Institute of Virology in Pune, have confirmed Nipah, she said.

Fireball over Kerala: Impact crater located

Fireball over Kerala: Impact crater located

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

It is yet to be ascertained as to what exactly caused the phenomena, but there is a possibility that the crater might be caused by a meteor

Google doodle honours poet Kamala Das

Google doodle honours poet Kamala Das

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

On this day, February 1, in 1976, the Kerala-born poet released her autobiography, My Story.

'Maybe 10, 15 years later, Rahul may mature as a politician'

'Maybe 10, 15 years later, Rahul may mature as a politician'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

'This business of monopoly of one family must end.' 'Here, they picked up a few leaders for him as he needed support which was okay, but later, they became his cronies.'

Karnataka win Jr. Nat. football

Karnataka win Jr. Nat. football

Rediff.com3 Feb 2003

A golden goal gave them a 1-0 victory over Goa in the final.

Rahul Gandhi visits flood relief camps in Kerala

Rahul Gandhi visits flood relief camps in Kerala

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

Gandhi also met fishermen and party volunteers involved in relief work.

Tata Steel Chess: Hari finishes second, Nakamura reigns supreme

Tata Steel Chess: Hari finishes second, Nakamura reigns supreme

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

India's Pentala Harikrishna secured two wins on the last day but could only finish second, half a point behind Japanese-American wizard Hikaru Nakamura who lived up to his top billing to clinch the Tata Steel Chess India Rapid tournament, in Kolkata, on Sunday.

Soumya rape and murder: SC scraps Govindachamy's death penalty

Soumya rape and murder: SC scraps Govindachamy's death penalty

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

Soumya, an employee of a shopping mall in Kochi, was pushed out of a running train in February 1, 2011 and raped.

SC to hear Priya Varrier's plea seeking quashing of FIRs over song on Feb 21

SC to hear Priya Varrier's plea seeking quashing of FIRs over song on Feb 21

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

Priya has sought the top court's direction to prohibit states from initiating any criminal proceedings against her.

Covid-19 scare: 30 states, UTs in complete lockdown

Covid-19 scare: 30 states, UTs in complete lockdown

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

A tweet by the Press Information Bureau said the states which have imposed lockdown in all districts include Chandigarh, Delhi, Goa, Jammu and Kashmir and Nagaland. The other states are: Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, West Bengal, Ladakh, Tripura, Telangana, Chhattisgarh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Meghalaya, Jharkhand, Bihar, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Haryana, Daman Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Karnataka and Assam.

Coronavirus: Govt prepares to evacuate Indians from Wuhan

Coronavirus: Govt prepares to evacuate Indians from Wuhan

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

A meeting chaired by Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba reviewed India's preparedness to deal with the virus amid mounting global concern over increasing number of cases in China and several other countries.

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.

Kerala: Over 4 lakh still in relief camps; 3 lakh houses cleaned

Kerala: Over 4 lakh still in relief camps; 3 lakh houses cleaned

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

The CM urged all Malayalis to donate one month salary to rebuild the state, where the death toll has now touched 302.

When Mahatma Gandhi mobilised Rs 6,000 for flood relief in Kerala

When Mahatma Gandhi mobilised Rs 6,000 for flood relief in Kerala

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

Following his appeal, people from various walks of life including women and children had donated even their gold jewels and meagre savings to help the flood-affected people.

Kerala election result makes CM Chandy stronger

Kerala election result makes CM Chandy stronger

Rediff.com17 May 2014

The victory of the ruling Congress-led United Democratic Front in 12 of the 20 Lok Sabha seats in the state has made Chief Minister Oommen Chandy stronger as Kerala is one of the few states that bucked the anti-Congress trend in the country.

Kerala top cop in trouble for not saluting home minister

Kerala top cop in trouble for not saluting home minister

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy on Monday said "suitable action" would be taken against senior IPS officer Rishiraj Singh, who allegedly showed "disrespect" to Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala by refusing to acknowledge his presence at a function and failed to even salute him.

Hope truth will come out, says Kerala actress

Hope truth will come out, says Kerala actress

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

Popular Malayalam actor Dileep was arrested on the charge of being a key conspirator.

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.

Kerala declares coronavirus 'state calamity'; GoM meet held

Kerala declares coronavirus 'state calamity'; GoM meet held

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

State Health Minister K K Shailaja told reporters that the government has declared the epidemic as a 'state calamity' to take all necessary steps to ensure that the outbreak is effectively controlled. A medical bulletin issued by the government said the health status of all the three students, who tested positive for the virus, was 'satisfactory'.

Court rejects Kerala govt's plea to wind up palmolein case

Court rejects Kerala govt's plea to wind up palmolein case

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

In a legal and political setback to the Congress-led United Democratic Front government in Kerala, a vigilance court on Friday turned down its move to wind up the palmolein import graft case dating to 1992 when late Congress veteran K Karunakaran was the chief minister.

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.

Riding across India for our Faujis

Riding across India for our Faujis

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

Six intrepid mobike riders undertake a journey from Kashmir to Kanyakumari in support of the armed forces.

'We have not lost a single patient to COVID-19'

'We have not lost a single patient to COVID-19'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

'Even though we have around 156 patients, we don't have anyone who requires ventilatory support or the ICU facility.'

HC confirms death sentence on rape-murder case accused

HC confirms death sentence on rape-murder case accused

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

The Kerala high court on Tuesday confirmed the death sentence awarded to Govindachamy by a fast track court for brutally raping and causing the death of a 23-year-old woman after pushing her out of a moving train on February 1, 2008.

Death toll in Hajj stampede rises to 717

Death toll in Hajj stampede rises to 717

Rediff.com25 Sep 2015

This is the second major disaster at Mecca this month.

Relief for 'wink' girl Priya Varrier as SC stays cases against her

Relief for 'wink' girl Priya Varrier as SC stays cases against her

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

Similar relief also extended to the director of the Malayalam movie Oru Adaar Love.

Two players who have impressed chess great Vishy Anand

Two players who have impressed chess great Vishy Anand

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Indian chess great Viswanathan Anand sees signs of greatness in Nihal Sarin but says it's a long journey ahead for the impressive 14-year-old since there has been a trend of players struggling to replicate success as they age.

Actress Priya Varrier moves SC for quashing of FIR against her

Actress Priya Varrier moves SC for quashing of FIR against her

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

The 18-year-old actress of the upcoming movie also sought top court's direction to prohibit states from initiating any criminal proceedings against her.

Review: Jamna Pyari is an average film

Review: Jamna Pyari is an average film

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Jamna Pyari remains a mediocre effort that cannot fulfill viewer expectations in this festive season., says Paresh C Palicha.

Minister makes U-turn in anti-Modi content in student mag issue

Minister makes U-turn in anti-Modi content in student mag issue

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

In a change of stand, days after resenting police action against student editors over campus magazines containing remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala on Thursday said though the government respected freedom of expression, it was not proper to depict a person in any manner.

How a Kerala district is fighting COVID-19

How a Kerala district is fighting COVID-19

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

'Those who were not co-operating are co-operating now.' 'Now, our facilities are fit, our doctors are fit and we have a better protocol of how to do isolation, how to do the collection.'

Kerala civic polls: LDF takes lead, UDF suffers setback, BJP makes inroads

Kerala civic polls: LDF takes lead, UDF suffers setback, BJP makes inroads

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

Ruling Congress-led UDF in Kerala on Saturday suffered a setback in the civic elections, billed as the semifinal ahead of next year's assembly polls, as CPI-M-led LDF won a majority of local bodies while the BJP made inroads improving its performance.

Vigilance to probe Kerala FM who allegedly sought crores to keep bars open

Vigilance to probe Kerala FM who allegedly sought crores to keep bars open

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

Hit by the "bar bribe controversy", the Congress-led United Democratic Front government in Kerala on Sunday announced a vigilance probe into the allegation by bar owners that state Finance Minister and Kerala Congress (M) supremo K M Mani had demanded a hefty sum for favourable decisions.

Convert to Islam within 6 months: Malayali author gets threatening letter

Convert to Islam within 6 months: Malayali author gets threatening letter

Rediff.com22 Jul 2017

The letter alleged that some of the recent articles written by the award-winning writer amounted to "misleading" the Muslim youth. It also warned that Ramanunni would meet the same fate as that of professor T J Joseph, whose right arm was chopped off by the members of a radical Muslim outfit for allegedly hurting their religious sentiments through a question paper he had set.

Protesters try to block woman at Sabarimala; TV cameraman injured

Protesters try to block woman at Sabarimala; TV cameraman injured

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

The woman showed her Aadhaar card to them to prove that she did not belong to the 'traditionally barred' age group of 10-50 years.

The Indian tycoon who sparked talk of UAE aid

The Indian tycoon who sparked talk of UAE aid

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

For many, he is the Dhirubhai Ambani of Kerala. For others, he is the most influential Indian in West Asia. M A Yusuff is back in the spotlight after the controversy surrounding the UAE's reported offer of a Rs 7 billion aid package for flood-hit Kerala.

After Kerala rain fury, focus shifts to cleaning houses, public places

After Kerala rain fury, focus shifts to cleaning houses, public places

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

More than 3,000 squads under health and local self-government departments have started the process of cleaning houses and public places, official sources said.

Everyone is aware of Sonia's love for country: Shah

Everyone is aware of Sonia's love for country: Shah

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Bharatiya Janata Party chief Amit Shah on Tuesday took a dig at Congress President Sonia Gandhi, saying everyone was aware of her "love for her son, National Herald and 2G".