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'Beef Fry' back on Kerala House menu; sold out in 45 minutes!

'Beef Fry' back on Kerala House menu; sold out in 45 minutes!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Buffalo meat was on Wednesday back on the menu of the Kerala House in New Delhi and was lapped up by the lunch-time crowd as the items that were briefly discontinued following a row that saw police carry out a raid at the canteen were sold out within "45 minutes".

Murder of RSS activist: CBI arrests 3 CPI-M activists in Kerala

Murder of RSS activist: CBI arrests 3 CPI-M activists in Kerala

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday arrested three Communist Party of India-Marxist activists in connection with the September 1 murder of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh leader E Manoj in the district, official sources said.

After floods, Kerala in the grip of rat fever

After floods, Kerala in the grip of rat fever

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

A total of 71 people tested positive for rat fever in various hospitals in the state while 123 people approached hospitals with suspected symptoms of the disease.

'Our parents have gone, don't know if my dream will come true'

'Our parents have gone, don't know if my dream will come true'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Two minor siblings, who were orphaned in the Puttingal temple tragedy that claimed 110 lives, are yet to come to terms with their huge loss.

Former CJI P Sathasivam sworn in as Kerala governor

Former CJI P Sathasivam sworn in as Kerala governor

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

65-year-old Sathasivam, whose appointment triggered debate in legal and political circles on the propriety of giving gubernatorial assignment to a former CJI, is the 23rd governor of the state.

Will Sreesanth contest in Kerala assembly polls for BJP?

Will Sreesanth contest in Kerala assembly polls for BJP?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Sreesanth said he would decide on whether to contest in the election on Wednesday.

Keralite being held captive by suspected rebels in Yemen

Keralite being held captive by suspected rebels in Yemen

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

A Keralite, 49, has been taken captive allegedly by a 6 member armed group at Sanaa in strife torn Yemen, according to information reaching the family in Malappuram.

PM's Somalia-Kerala comment: Cong to complain to EC

PM's Somalia-Kerala comment: Cong to complain to EC

Rediff.com13 May 2016

A Congress delegation will meet the Election Commission on Friday to submit a petition against PM Narendra Modi for his 'divisive and intemperate remarks' used in Kerala.

SmartCity revised master plan approved: Rs 360 cr for infra

SmartCity revised master plan approved: Rs 360 cr for infra

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

In order to complete in time the project, an initiative of the Kerala government and Dubai Holding, the board also granted special powers to the executive members and strengthened the executive team.

Anil Ambani to withdraw defamation suit against Cong

Anil Ambani to withdraw defamation suit against Cong

Rediff.com21 May 2019

The Group has decided to withdraw the Rs 5,000-crore civil defamation suits against Congress leaders and National Herald newspaper over their statements and an article on the controversial Rafale fighter jet deal.

Kerala assembly adjourned indefinitely amid demand for finance minister's sacking

Kerala assembly adjourned indefinitely amid demand for finance minister's sacking

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

With the Communist Party of India-Marxist-led Left Democratic Front Opposition continuing its stir against Finance Minister K M Mani, facing bribery charges in bar scam, the Kerala assembly on Monday adjourned sine die on a stormy note after passing the finance and appropriation bills without a discussion.

Ex-MP withdraws offensive remarks against Rahul Gandhi

Ex-MP withdraws offensive remarks against Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

After coming under fire for his sexually-coloured remarks against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, former member of Parliament Joyce George on Tuesday withdrew his comments and expressed regret publicly, even as the national party demanded his arrest while the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist distanced itself from the slur.

Mullaperiyar dam worries Kerala; CM writes to Jaya

Mullaperiyar dam worries Kerala; CM writes to Jaya

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Water level in the Mullaperiyar dam is threatening to cross the permissible limit of 142 feet, leading to fears about the safety of the people living downstream from it in Kerala even as six spillway shutters were opened on Monday night to release excess water.

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.

HC nod for closure of 700 liquor bars in Kerala

HC nod for closure of 700 liquor bars in Kerala

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Kerala High Court on Thursday upheld the state government's new excise policy directing closure of bars in two and three-star hotels.

'Without the Gandhi family, the party will disintegrate'

'Without the Gandhi family, the party will disintegrate'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

'Instead of camping in the cities and leading the party, leaders have to go to the interiors of the country.' 'The Congress is losing touch with the common man.'

Kerala polls: Rival fronts play blame game over womens' safety

Kerala polls: Rival fronts play blame game over womens' safety

Rediff.com5 May 2016

The brutal rape and murder of a Dalit woman at Perumbavoor is becoming campaign material for the May 16 assembly polls.

Kerala House row: Hindu Sena chief Vishnu Gupta detained

Kerala House row: Hindu Sena chief Vishnu Gupta detained

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

The development comes a day after a major row erupted when Delhi police entered the Kerala House acting on the complaint, with a miffed Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy condemning the "raid".

No-confidence motion against Kerala govt defeated by 87-40 votes

No-confidence motion against Kerala govt defeated by 87-40 votes

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

After a marathon discussion lasting nine hours, the motion was defeated with 87 members opposing it and 40 supporting in the 140-member house with two vacancies.

After lapses, police officer removed from Kerala rape and murder probe

After lapses, police officer removed from Kerala rape and murder probe

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Perumbavoor Deputy Superintendent of Police Anil Kumar has been removed from the investigating team due to lapses.

Practice your religion, but don't indulge in hate speech: Vice Prez

Practice your religion, but don't indulge in hate speech: Vice Prez

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

"Practice your religion but don't abuse and indulge in hate speech and writings," the Vice President said at an event organised to mark the 150th death anniversary of Saint Kuriakose Elias Chavara, a spiritual leader and social reformer from the Kerala Catholic community, at Mannanam near Kottayam.

Kerala, TN, Puducherry ready to vote as campaigning ends

Kerala, TN, Puducherry ready to vote as campaigning ends

Rediff.com14 May 2016

The last leg of poll campaign saw many national leaders canvassing for their parties.

Tendulkar stars as chaotic National Games kick off

Tendulkar stars as chaotic National Games kick off

Rediff.com31 Jan 2015

Sachin Tendulkar was there to bring a capacity crowd on its feet and the cultural splendour was there for all to see as the 35th National Games were declared open here today with a colourful opening ceremony even as organisational chaos continued to take sheen off the event.

44 nurses from Libya to reach Kerala on Tuesday

44 nurses from Libya to reach Kerala on Tuesday

Rediff.com4 Aug 2014

The first batch of 44 Keralite nurses, stranded in strife torn Libya, would arrive in India on Tuesday. The nurses, working in various hospitals in Libya, had reached Tunisia, from where they will be reaching Dubai to take the scheduled flight to Kochi and arrive Tuesday morning, chief executive officer of Non-Resident Keralite Affairs department P Sudeep said.

Actress Shweta Menon molested at Kerala boat race?

Actress Shweta Menon molested at Kerala boat race?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2013

Though Shweta did not reveal the identity of the politician who allegedly harassed her at the President's Trophy boat race on Friday evening, media footage showed Congress MP N Peethambara Kurup from the area touching her but the lawmaker on Saturday strongly denied having committed such an act

Police begin enforcement of liquor ban in Kerala

Police begin enforcement of liquor ban in Kerala

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Police have begun enforcing the liquor ban across Kerala in the wake of the state high court ratifying the state government's new liquor policy.

KPCC seeks action against Tharoor for praising Modi

KPCC seeks action against Tharoor for praising Modi

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

Incensed by his praise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee decided to seek suitable action by high command against party MP Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday.

Congress finally draws up a candidate list in Kerala

Congress finally draws up a candidate list in Kerala

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

The Congress high command on Thursday approved the list of its candidates for Lok Sabha polls in Kerala retaining all but two sitting MPs, including Union Ministers Shashi Tharoor and K V Thomas, giving a head start to the party in the campaign against rival Left Democratic Front.

109 dead in Kollam fire, but Kerala temple board officials want fireworks

109 dead in Kollam fire, but Kerala temple board officials want fireworks

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Prayar Goapalakrishnan, president of TDB, said the board was against banning the pyrotechnics during temple festivals as they are part of rituals.

6 killed as boat capsizes in Kerala, rescue operations underway

6 killed as boat capsizes in Kerala, rescue operations underway

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

The exact number of passengers on board the passenger boat, said to be over three-decades old, at the time of the mishap is yet to be ascertained.

How Navy's air ambulance saved an autorickshaw driver

How Navy's air ambulance saved an autorickshaw driver

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

In a mission marked by clockwork precision, the heart of a brain dead man, brought to Kochi by a naval air ambulance, has been successfully transplanted in a 47-year-old autorickshaw driver at a hospital.

Congress gets happy tidings from Kerala, with resounding win in Thrikkakara bypoll

Congress gets happy tidings from Kerala, with resounding win in Thrikkakara bypoll

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

A little over a year after it retained power in Kerala with a massive victory, the CPI-M-led Left Democratic Front suffered a huge setback on Friday in a bypoll held to Thrikkakara assembly constituency, with Congress candidate Uma Thomas winning with a historic margin of 25,016 votes, giving a boost to the morale of the party-led United Democratic Front in the southern state.

PM visits site of Kerala temple fire, pledges Centre's help

PM visits site of Kerala temple fire, pledges Centre's help

Rediff.com10 Apr 2016

Immediately after reaching, he went to the medical college to see the injured people.

Rs 5 crore bribe to reopen Kerala's bars?

Rs 5 crore bribe to reopen Kerala's bars?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2014

The Kerala government on Saturday dismissed as false allegations of corruption levelled by bar owners against the state Finance Minister K M Mani over reopening closed bars and ruled out any probe into the matter.

Car parked at news channel's office vandalised

Car parked at news channel's office vandalised

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan directed the police to conduct a "robust" probe Following the incident at the Asianet News office.

High drama in solar case: CD incriminating Kerala CM remains elusive

High drama in solar case: CD incriminating Kerala CM remains elusive

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

On a day of dramatic turn of events in the solar panel scam probe, the prime accused in the case on Thursday night failed to 'discover' purported video clippings in which six 'powerful' Kerala politicians, including Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, were seen talking to his partner Saritha S Nair and 'engaging in wrong situations'.

KM Mani, Kerala lawmaker for five decades, dies at 86

KM Mani, Kerala lawmaker for five decades, dies at 86

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

The veteran Kerala Congress leader had been a dominant player in Kerala's coalition politics, serving under six chief ministers.

'Those insisting on eating beef want freedom to insult Hindus,' says RSS mouthpiece

'Those insisting on eating beef want freedom to insult Hindus,' says RSS mouthpiece

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Against the backdrop of Kerala House beef controversy, an article in Organiser has said those insisting on eating cow meat wanted the "freedom to insult Hindus".

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.

Political parties, leaders welcome SC's decision on Sabarimala

Political parties, leaders welcome SC's decision on Sabarimala

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Pandalam Royal family member Sasikumar Varma, one of the petitioners, said he was happy with the apex court's decision to review the September 28 verdict.