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Bishop Franco Mulakkal is currently under judicial remand in a sub-jail in Pala in Kottayam district. (Photo: File)

Kerala HC rejects Bishop Franco Mulakkal's bail plea in nun rape case

The court also took note of the submission by the prosecution that the investigation in the case was at a crucial stage.

03 Oct 2018 12:49 PM

Seeking to give an impetus to its growth plans, SmartCity Kochi has decided to convert 12 per cent of its allotted 246 acres of land to freehold to promote residential projects.

SmartCity Kochi to convert 12 per cent of 246 acres of land to freehold

This would enable SmartCity undertake developments to promote residential projects.

01 Oct 2018 5:29 PM

Supreme Court in its 4:1 verdict, said banning entry of women to Kerala's Sabrimala temple is gender discrimination and the practice violates rights of Hindu women. (Photo: ANI)

Allowing women of all ages in Sabrimala ‘disappointing’: Temple head priest

Rahul Easwar, President of the Ayyappa Dharma Sena, said they were going for a review petition.

28 Sep 2018 12:29 PM

In apparent reference to Pakistani leaders targeting PM Modi over Rafale issue, Rajnath Singh said, 'You know the truth but knowingly or unknowingly you are talking in support of Pakistan.' (Photo: File | PTI)

Rahul will become ‘Ra-fail’ for ‘misleading’ people: Rajnath Singh

Singh also asked Congress leaders to advise Gandhi against using 'derogatory' language to target Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

27 Sep 2018 6:48 PM

Tomy's non-motorised sailing yacht was damaged in a storm Friday while competing in the Golden Globe Race. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Survived because of sailing skills, says injured commander Tomy

Tomy will possibly be taken to Mauritius when naval vessel INS Satpura reaches him Thursday.

26 Sep 2018 8:41 PM

Early this month, a five-judge constitution bench of the Supreme Court unanimously decriminalised part of the 158-year-old colonial law under Section 377 of the IPC, which criminalised homosexuality. (Photo: File)

Post-Section 377, Kerala HC allows lesbian couple to stay together

A 40-year-old woman from Kollam had filed a plea, alleging that her 24-year-old partner from had been illegally confined by her family.

26 Sep 2018 9:20 AM

A clash between SFI and Campus Front activists over a graffiti had led to the killing of 20-year-old student leader Abhimanyu at Maharaja's College in Kochi. (Photo: File)

Kerala: 16 PFI activists named accused in SFI leader Abhimanyu's death

The 1,500-page charge sheet stated that PFI activists were involved in killing of SFI leader Abhimanyu on July 2.

25 Sep 2018 8:28 PM

Tomy and Irishman Gregor McGuckin were injured in the storm and their boats lost masts Friday while competing in the prestigious race. (Photo: File)

Injured Navyman Tomy has food, is under sedation: Defence spokesman

Indian Navy Commander Abhilash Tomy, 39, had reported a back injury during the Golden Globe Race that had left him bedridden.

25 Sep 2018 8:19 PM

The woman alleged that she and her family have been threatened for protesting against rape-accused bishop Franco Mulakkal. (Representational Image | Arun Chandrabose)

Sister of Kerala nun who accused bishop of rape claims death threats

In her complaint, the woman named Thomas Chittuparamban and Unni – relatives of the bishop – of threatening her and her family.

24 Sep 2018 7:43 PM

Abhilash Tomy was representing India in the Golden Globe Race 2018 (GGR) on an indigenously-built sailing vessel 'S V Thuraya'. (Photo: File | Facebook)

Naval officer Abhilash Tomy, stranded in Indian Ocean, rescued after 3 days

Abhilash Tomy suffered back injury on Friday after his yacht was hit by a vicious storm mid-way across south Indian Ocean.

24 Sep 2018 1:23 PM

Kerala CMO has also instructed the State Disaster Management Authority and district authorities to be on alert and take necessary precautions. (Photo: File | PTI)

5 Kerala districts put on yellow alert, heavy rainfall expected over next 2 days

Yellow alert issued for Idukki and Wayanad districts for both Sept 25 and 26. Heavy rainfall between 64.4mm to 124.4mm has been predicted.

24 Sep 2018 12:35 PM

Indian Navy Ace Sailor Abhilash Tomy who was injured and incapacitated day before has been tracked by the Indian Navy Reconnaissance aircraft. As seen, boat mast broken and hanging on the side. (Photo: Twitter | @indiannavy)

Injured naval officer stranded in south Indian Ocean located by Navy

Abhilash Tomy suffered back injury on Friday after his yacht was hit by a vicious storm mid-way across south Indian Ocean.

23 Sep 2018 2:40 PM

Police team interrogated the bishop for three consecutive days from September 19 before arresting him on Friday. (Photo: Screengrab | ANI)

Kerala nun rape case: No bail for Bishop Mulakkal, sent to 3-day police custody

The bail application of Bishop Mulakkal has been dismissed by the Magistrate Court, Pala on Saturday afternoon.

22 Sep 2018 3:17 PM

The Indian Navy commander is in the south Indian Ocean, approximately 1,900 nautical miles from Perth in Australia, and the Australian Rescue Coordination centre at Canberra is coordinating the rescue mission in conjunction with many agencies including the Australian Defence Department and the Indian Navy. (Photo: Twitter | @ANI)

Navy officer part of Golden Globe Race injured in massive storm, rescue ops on

Commander Abhilash was dis-masted in extremely rough weather and sea condition, with wind speeds of 130 kmph and 10 metre high waves.

22 Sep 2018 3:15 PM

Mulakkal has been accused of repeated rape and sexual assault by the Kerala-based nun of Missionaries of Jesus Congregation of the Jalandhar diocese, but he has denied the allegations. (Photo: File)

Kerala nun rape case: Questioning of priest Mulakkal continues for 3rd straight day

Pope Francis on Thursday temporarily relieved Mullakal of his pastoral responsibilities, a decision that was welcomed by the nuns.

21 Sep 2018 2:03 PM

Pope divests Bishop of pastoral duties

Sources in the Special Investigating Team probing the case said the interrogation was likely to conclude on Friday.

21 Sep 2018 1:55 AM

Bishop Mulakkal has been accused of repeated rape by the Kerala-based nun of Missionaries of Jesus Congregation of the Jalandhar diocese. (Photo: File)

Rape accused Jalandhar bishop Franco Mulakkal relieved from duty by Pope

The Pope appointed Bishop Emeritus of Archdiocese of Bombay Agnelo Rufino Gracias as Apostolic administrator of the diocese of Jalandhar.

20 Sep 2018 5:29 PM

Jalandhar Bishop Franco Mulakkal was grilled by the Kerala police SIT headed by Dy SP K Subhash for seven hours on Wednesday. (Photo: File | ANI)

Call on rape accused bishop’s arrest may be taken in day or two: Kerala police chief

Kerala police SIT probing case of alleged rape of a nun by a bishop resumed questioning Franco Mulkkal on Thursday.

20 Sep 2018 4:12 PM

Earlier in the day, Mulakkal, who moved the Kerala High Court for anticipatory bail Tuesday, arrived at the office of the crime branch in a private car at 10:55 am, five minutes before his scheduled appearance. (Photo: File)

Kerala nun rape case: Bishop grilled for 7 hours, questioning to continue tomorrow

Mulakkal recently relinquished his administrative responsibilities as Bishop of Jalandhar diocese of the Missionaries of Jesus congregation.

19 Sep 2018 7:49 PM

A day before his summon, Bishop Mulakkal moved the Kerala High Court seeking anticipatory bail. The court will hear his plea on September 26. (Photo: ANI)

Rape accused bishop appears before Kerala police for questioning

Security has been tightened at the Crime Branch (CID) where the team will interrogate Bishop Franco Mulakkal.

19 Sep 2018 10:07 AM

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