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The church had witnessed tense situation last week after the high court ordered the district administration to take over its control for implementing the Supreme Court order granting its possession to the Orthodox faction. (Photo: Representational)

Kerala: After SC's nod, priests of Orthodox faction conducts holy mass

Armed with a Kerala High Court directive, the Orthodox faction entered the church known as 'Piravom Valiyapalli'.

29 Sep 2019 12:19 PM

He also said asked not to forget that the soldiers who sacrifice their lives for the country also have their parents. ‘We should stand with them and honour the sacrifice made by the martyr of their family,’ he said. (Photo: PTI)

'Won’t let them rest in peace': Rajnath Singh's talks on terrorism

‘As defence minister, I would like to assure that our country's maritime security is absolutely strong and solidified,’ Rajnath said.

27 Sep 2019 6:35 PM

The Orthodox and Jacobite factions have been caught in a tussle over the possession of the church. Recently the apex court passed an order directing that the place of worship should be given to the Orthodox group. (Photo: File)

Upholders of 1934 church constitution can attend prayers at Piravom church: Kerala HC

On Thursday, police took over control of St Mary's Church, evicted scores of Jacobites, who were protesting in Piravom.

27 Sep 2019 5:26 PM

This bypoll victory comes as a confidence booster for the LDF after its poor show in the national election held in April and May, when it won only one of the 20 parliamentary seats in the southern state, where the Left has been traditionally strong. (Photo: File)

Left wins Kerala’s Pala constituency after 54 years of Congress-led UDF govt

LDF’s Kappan is from Sharad Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), which is an ally of the LDF in Kerala.

27 Sep 2019 2:51 PM

A Kerala woman stopped her scooty in the middle of the road as she refused to give way to a bus driving in the wrong. (Photo: Twitter/ screengrab)

Kerala woman refuses to make way for bus violating traffic rules, here are netizens reaction

The viral video shows the woman standing on the right side of the road as the bus approaches from the opposite direction.

27 Sep 2019 10:37 AM

In 2017, the apex court had upheld the 1934 constitution of Malankara church and gave Orthodox group control over 1100 parishes and churches in Kerala but Jacobites, who were controlling majority of the churches, are not ready to give up. (Photo: Manorama news | video screengrab)

Kerala church fiasco: Tensions on high as police enter church to execute SC order

Jacobites and Orthodox factions in Ernakulam have been struggling to gain control of 1000 odd churches and their rich treasuries.

26 Sep 2019 3:56 PM

Addressing the media jointly with his Tamil Nadu counterpart, Vijayan said, “The Parambikulam-Aliyar agreement is 60 years old and we have decided to review it.'(Photo: File)

Kerala, Tamil Nadu agree to review 60-year-old Parambikulam-Aliyar water agreement

The decision was made in a meeting between Tamil Nadu chief minister E Edappadi K Palaniswami and Kerala CM Vijayan in Thiruvananthapuram.

26 Sep 2019 1:09 PM

The government held a meeting on Tuesday and decided to write to the Kerala State Electricity Board and Kerala Water Authority to disconnect power and water supply to the apartments with immediate effect. (Representational Image)

Kerala: Power, water supply lines to Maradu apartments snapped

Amid heavy police presence, the power supply was disconnected around 5 am, while the water supply was stopped a few hours later.

26 Sep 2019 11:18 AM

The meeting was attended by the officials of PWD, Kochi Corporation, Greater Cochin Development Authority and District Police. (Representational Image)

Fix roads or pay from salary: Kerala officials get stern warning from District Collector

The district collector’s warning came during a review meeting to check temporary repairs to be undertaken a week ago.

25 Sep 2019 3:18 PM

The accused Mohammed Jasim has been arrested under charges of rape, extortion and criminal intimidation, as well as deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious sentiments by insulting a religion or its beliefs. (Representational Image)

Kerala student arrested for rape, forcing girlfriend to convert to Islam

The girl, who was involved in a two-year relationship with the accused, said he had compelled her to convert if she wanted to marry.

25 Sep 2019 1:56 PM

Indian badminton icon and world champion PV Sindhu will be part of a centuries-old folk ritual art form in a sleepy village of Kerala later this week, but not through her physical presence. (Photo:AFP)

PV Sindhu' effigy to be made in Kerala

A ceremonial 'kolam' (effigy) of Sindhu, holding badminton racket, will be made and put on display on September 27.

24 Sep 2019 3:24 PM

A source in the Syro-Malabar Church said the priest has been suspended by the Ernakulam-Angamaly Archdiocese. (Representational Image)

Kerala: 70-year old Catholic priest accused of molesting minors

The incident occurred month ago when the nine-year old girls went to the priest's office to seek his blessings after service in the Church.

20 Sep 2019 12:17 PM

The CSL authorities had lodged the complaint with the Ernakulam South police earlier this week. (Photo: Representational)

Computer hardware from aircraft carrier goes missing, SIT launches probe

The incident was reported from the high security zone of the CSL, where the prestigious warship was being built.

18 Sep 2019 3:37 PM

State transport minister A K Saseendran in a letter to Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari requested flexibility to fix fines under the ammended Motor Vehicles Act at rates proportionate to the gravity of the offences and which are affordable by all. (Photo: Twitter)

Kerala Transport Minister Saseendran urges to reduce fine in letter to Gadkari

The minister said as per section 200 of the act, Kerala govt has issued notification revising compounding fee with effect from September 1.

17 Sep 2019 10:46 AM

After the Supreme Court's order September 6 for the demolition by September 20 for violating the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) rules, the Maradu municipality served notices to flat owners to vacate the premises by Saturday. (Representational Image)

Kochi flat owners begin hunger strike as deadline to demolish posh flats comes to end

Meanwhile, Municipality Secretary said they had discharged their duties and issued notices to flat owners, but none was complying with it.

16 Sep 2019 2:12 PM

Police said they intervened and took them inside the station where the two women lodged a formal complaint, accusing the man of cheating them after marriage and attempting to enter into wedlock with another. (Representational Image)

Husband beaten up by 2 wives for trying to enter into wedlock with another

Further investigation was on, police said even as a video of the man being thrashed by his wives went viral on social media.

11 Sep 2019 8:53 AM

Policemen have been instructed to keep strict vigil at public places. (Photo: Representational image)

Abondoned boats found in Sir Creek; Kerala on terror alert

The Army received intelligence inputs that terrorists could attack the southern part of India.

09 Sep 2019 5:07 PM

A forest official saw the baby crawling near the check post. She had sustained injuries on her head. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Watch: Baby falls off speeding SUV in Kerala; crawls away while parents doze off

The incident occurred on Monday night when the infant's parents had fallen asleep in the moving vehicle.

09 Sep 2019 4:03 PM

Former ISRO Director D Sasikumar on Saturday said that the communication loss with 'Vikram' lander may not have been due to crash-landing. (Photo: ANI)

'Vikram' hasn't crashed, communication still on: Ex-ISRO Director

The Vikram lander was planned to land on the far side of the moon between 1:30 am to 2:30 am on the intervening night of Friday-Saturday.

07 Sep 2019 9:14 AM

India won the five-match ODI series by 4-1 and will face South Africa A in the first unofficial Test match here from September 9. (Photo: AP)

India A win fifth ODI by 36 runs against South Africa A

In a rain-affected game, the match was curtailed to 20 overs. Chasing a target of 205, India bundled out South Africa at 168.

06 Sep 2019 6:56 PM

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