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An aerial view of the floods in Aluva after heavy rains, in Kerala. (Photo: PTI)

In flood-hit Kerala, these real-life heroes bring respite in face of devastation

Over 15,600 people have been evacuated from the affected areas and around 500 relief camps have been set up.

11 Aug 2018 5:44 PM

Aluva Mahadeva Temple is seen submerged in the water following a flash flood, triggered by heavy rains, at Kochi in Kerala. (Photo: PTI)

Kerala floods: 29 dead, 54,000 homesless; CM conducts aerial survey

Over 15,600 people have been evacuated from the affected areas and around 500 relief camps have been set up.

11 Aug 2018 10:56 AM

The United States consulate in Chennai issued a travel alert and advised the US citizens to avoid visiting areas affected by landslides and flash flood. (Photo: Coast Guard | Aluva Ernakulam stretch)

Kerala rain: 26 dead, red alert issued; CM says situation 'very grim'

According to IMD, thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds are likely to affect Idukki, Pathanamthitta and Wayanad districts.

10 Aug 2018 11:01 AM

Kerala has assigned three hospitals for gender reassignment surgery and said it would also pay for people to have the procedure outside the state and reimburse those who had already done so. (Representational Image)

Transgender activists urge state govt's to 'learn a lesson' from Kerala

Kerala, one of the most transgender-friendly states, recently announced that they would cover the cost of gender reassignment surgeries.

08 Aug 2018 2:32 PM

The coastal police officials said they have received information that some fishermen were missing and a few others were injured in the incident. (Photo: File | ANI)

3 Kerala fishermen killed after boat hits unidentified vessel off Chettuva coast

The incident occurred at around 3:30 am when boat carrying around 15 fishermen from Munambam of Ernakulam district was engaged in fishing.

07 Aug 2018 12:05 PM

Union Minister Alphons Kannanthanam said NCW chairperson Rekha Sharma's remarks, while submitting a recommendation to ban confession, was her personal view and she has no mandate to give it. (Photo: File/PTI)

Reject NCW’s ‘ban church confessions’ demand: Union min urges PM Modi

Observing confession is fundamental belief of Christian churches, Alphons Kannanthanam termed NCW’s proposal as ‘ímmature’.

29 Jul 2018 9:02 PM

Hanan, a BSc student at a private college in Thodupuzha, sells fish at Thammanam in Ernakulam after her college hours. (Photo: Facebook)

Kerala student bullied for selling fish after college, minister slams trolls

The girl's story was widely shared on social media. But, a section of people expressed doubts on Hanan's story and termed it as fake.

27 Jul 2018 9:14 AM

Granting bail, Justice Rajavijayaraghavan directed the priest to surrender his passport, cooperate in the investigation and not to enter the limits of the police station where the victim resides. (Photo: File)

Kerala HC grants bail to Christian priest accused in rape case

Johnson V Mathew, a counsellor of the Malankara Syrian Orthodox Church, was arrested from Kozhencherry in the district on July 13.

23 Jul 2018 5:41 PM

The judge said the role of the court was not to endorse moral choices of college authorities or students, but to recognise the freedom to have a choice. (Photo: File)

Love is blind: Kerala HC quashes college move to expel students over affair

'Love is blind and an innate humane instinct. It is all about individuals and their freedom,' Kerala HC said

22 Jul 2018 9:16 PM

Officials probing the case said the incident came to light when they met the children as they visited the orphanage as part of investigation into another case. (Representational Image)

19-yr-old man held for sexually abusing 2 boys at orphanage for 2 yrs in Kochi

Jose Maveli, director of Janaseva Sisubhavan at Aluva and an employee were also arrested for allegedly covering up the sexual assault.

21 Jul 2018 2:19 PM

Abhimanyu, a second-year degree student at the college, was a resident of Vattavada in Idukki district and also a member of the organisation's Idukki district committee. (Photo: File)

Main accused in murder of SFI activist Abhimanyu in Kerala college arrested

While Abhimanyu was stabbed to death, 2 other SFI activists suffered grievous injuries in the attack.

18 Jul 2018 12:35 PM

The incident had come to light after an audio clip of the man's purported conversation with a church official alleging sexual abuse of his wife by the priests was widely circulated on social media. (Photo: AFP | Representational)

Kerala HC rejects anticipatory bail pleas of 3 priests in sexual assault case

The three priests, belonging to Malankara Syrian Orthodox Church, have been accused of sexually assaulting a woman.

11 Jul 2018 2:45 PM

CPI(M) said party has lost nine workers so far in such 'brutal attacks' carried out by activists of PFI, Campus Front and SDPI in the state. (Representational Image)

CPI(M) describes attacks on SFI members as 'Taliban model'

The CPI(M) has alleged that rest of the attackers were either workers of the PFI or SDPI.

04 Jul 2018 4:24 PM

20-yr-old SFI leader stabbed to death inside Kerala college, 3 others injured

The SFI, which is the student wing of the CPI(M), has called for a state-wide protest on Monday against the killing of Abhimanyu.

02 Jul 2018 1:26 PM

The resignation came days after a General Body meeting of AMMA reportedly decided to take back actor Dileep, an accused in the sexual assault case, into its fold. (Representational Image)

Kerala actress, who was assaulted, quits Malayalam movie artists’ body

Extending solidarity, 3 Malayalam actresses, Remya Nambeesan, Reema Kallingal and Geethu Mohandas, also announced decision to quit AMMA.

27 Jun 2018 6:49 PM

Kerala HIgh Court also said, 'as the beauty lies in the beholder's eye, so does obscenity, perhaps.' (Photo: Facebook | Grihalakshmi Magazine)

Obscenity lies in the eyes of beholder: Kerala HC on magazine's breastfeeding cover

Citing acclaimed writer William Dalrymple, Kerala HC said the arts of India had consistently celebrated beauty of human body.

21 Jun 2018 9:29 PM

'Queen of Dhwayah 2018' will see 15 finalists battle it out for the crown. (Photo: ANI)

Kerala to host beauty pageant for transgenders for 2nd time

After grand success in 2017, Dhwayah Arts and Charitable Society will organise their 2nd beauty contest in Kerala's Kochi city on June 18.

16 Jun 2018 9:37 PM

Dileep had featured in ‘Kammara Sambhavam’ earlier this year.

SIT investigation ‘sham’: Dileep moves HC seeking CBI probe in actress abduction case

The accused in the case of abduction and sexual assault of an actress, on Wednesday moved the Kerala High Court.

14 Jun 2018 10:01 AM

When the habeas corups petition filed by Fasil Mahmood of Kuttiyandi came up for hearing, a bench comprising V Chitambresh and KP Jyothindranath ordered notice to the girl’s father residing in Bengaluru. (Photo: File)

Muslim man moves Kerala HC seeking to free Hindu wife from father’s custody

The youth further alleged he had received a phone call on May 29 from a person who threatened to kill him if he did not give up on his wife.

13 Jun 2018 9:46 PM

CCTV camera footage aired by television channels and circulated on social media since Friday night showed a couple leaving the child in the premises of the church. (Photo; Representational | File)

Kerala couple abandon baby out of fear of shaming for having 4th child

Couple were allegedly laughed at by friends and locals over Prabitha getting pregnant for the fourth time.

03 Jun 2018 8:54 AM

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