Union Minister Suresh Gopi, Keralam Health Minister Muraleedharan in verbal duel over AIIMS
The Union Minister says Thrissur is the apt location for AIIMS while Health Minister reportedly says that the former is making statements about establishing an AIIMS without being aware of the entire facts
Union Minister Suresh Gopi, Keralam Health Minister Muraleedharan in verbal duel over AIIMS
The Union Minister says Thrissur is the apt location for AIIMS while Health Minister reportedly says that the former is making statements about establishing an AIIMS without being aware of the entire facts
Keralam Health Minister K. Muraleedharan pushes for disease prevention through vaccination
Minister warns private hospitals against arbitrary charges and unnecessary medicines; Integrated public health lab, vaccine store inaugurated in Thrissur
Kerala AIIMS row: Union Minister Suresh Gopi, state minister Muraleedharan in a spat
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 6 (IANS) Kerala's decade long wait for an All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has once again erupted into a political confrontation, with Union Minister Suresh Gopi and State Health Minister K. Muraleedharan locking horns over where the long pending institute should come up as and when sanctioned. Gopi, the BJP's first Lok Sabha winner from Kerala and MP from Thrissur, has thrown his weight behind his home constituency, insisting that Thrissur is the most suitable location for AIIMS. Muraleedharan has hit back, saying the state has an open mind on the location. Let Suresh Gopi show where the land is, he said, making it clear that he was not prepared to accept Gopi's challenge, which he termed 'political'. The exchange has added a new political edge to an issue that has been simmering in Kerala for more than a decade. The AIIMS demand dates back to the previous Oommen Chandy government, which, in response to the Centre in 2014, identified four possible locations. The Centre subsequently asked Kerala to identify suitable sites, but the state has continued to miss out as new AIIMS were announced for other parts of the country. The issue gains urgency every year on the eve of the Union Budget, with Kerala repeatedly hoping that the project would finally find a place in the Centre's plans, but is yet to happen. The latest face off is also taking place on politically sensitive ground. Thrissur is Gopi's political base and the constituency he wrested from the Congress at the 2024 polls in which Muraleedharan finished third. Muraleedharan is the son of former Chief Minister K. Karunakaran, whose final rites were held at his residence in Punkunnam in Thrissur. Gopi has himself described Karunakaran as one of his political gurus and has spoken of his close relationship with the Karunakaran family. Muraleedharan, meanwhile, has said that the Kerala government is not insisting on any particular district and has said that the Velloor Newsprint Factory land in Kottayam will also be considered. Gopi has said that while Alappuzha may make greater economic sense, Thrissur offers the peaceful environment required for an institution of this scale. With two political heavyweights now openly sparring over the location, Kerala's decade-old AIIMS wait has acquired a fresh political dimension.
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Saiju Kurup begins dubbing for 'Harivarasanam'
Digital Desk | Chennai, Oct 5 (IANS) Malayalam actor Saiju Kurup, who will next be seen in Director Rajesh Nair's devotional Malayalam film 'Harivarasanam', has begun dubbing for the film. Taking to his Instagram page to share the update, Saiju Kurup wrote, #harivarasanam dubbing started. Dialogues punch time. @ajithvinayakafilms @director_rajeshmohanan @ampady_k. It may be recalled that in August this year, the director had shared a Behind The Scenes picture from the sets even as he dropped an update on the film's progress. Taking to his Instagram page, director Rajesh Nair had disclosed that the film had entered its 30th day of shooting even as he shared a picture that showed the cinematographer focussing his camera on actors dressed as devotees lined up to climb the famous 18 steps at Sabarimala. The cinematographer was also seen holding out a mike towards the actors. The film has triggered huge interest among fans and film buffs and what had recently added to their excitement was Tamil comedian Yogi Babu joining the unit. Actor Saiju Kurup, who plays the lead in this devotional film, had welcomed Tamil comedian Yogi Babu onboard the unit of the film. Taking to his Instagram page, Saiju Kurup posted a picture of himself with Yogi Babu and had said, #Harivarasanam, the divine tale continues. Happy to welcome onboard,Shri Yogi Babu @yogiibabuorginal. Get ready for an intense blend of emotion, devotion, and powerful storytelling. @yogiibabuorginal. @director_rajeshmohanan @ajithvinayakafilms @sarathkumar2222 @ampady_k @ranjin_raj @sajadkaakku @ajiesh_edamon @sasi.poduval @rakhil._ @stephy_zaviour @sithara_vijayan @eva_anil. The film, which is being directed by Rajesh Nair who is best known for having directed films like Salt Mango Tree and Thrissur Pooram, is being produced by Vinayaka Ajith. The film had gone on floors in the beginning of July, with a pooja ceremony that was held at the Chitranjali studio in Thiruvananthapuram where a grand set resembling the famous Sabarimala temple was erected. The story for the film has been penned by Ampadhy K while the project has been designed by R Jayachandran. The film boasts of a fine technical team. Cinematography for the film is by Sajad Kaaku while music for the film is by Ranjin Raj. Ajiesh Edamon has been roped in as the editor for this film, which has costumes designed by Stephy Zaviour. Production design is by Rakhil and production control is by Sasi Poduval.
Chief Minister to launch water taxis, kayaks in Muziris on Oct. 4
The vessels will operate from 14 boat jetties in the North Paravur-Kodungallor region on the Ernakulam-Thrissur border
Aquatics complex accident sparks uproar in Thrissur Corporation council meet
Ruling and Opposition councillors trade blows; BJP councillors hospitalised after heated showdown
Velukkara health centre in Thrissur serves up a lesson in healthy eating
Healthy Lunch Healthy Plate initiative turns nutrition advice into a hands-on experience.
Velukkara health centre in Thrissur serves up a lesson in healthy eating
Healthy Lunch Healthy Plate initiative turns nutrition advice into a hands-on experience.
Keralam child rights panel registers suo motu case over lapses at State School Games in Thrissur
Commission seeks reports from education, police and child protection officials after roof collapse injures students and parents in Thrissur
Keralam child rights panel registers suo motu case over lapses at State School Games in Thrissur
Commission seeks reports from education, police and child protection officials after roof collapse injures students and parents in Thrissur
Amid P&T apartment controversy, Kochi Corporation drops TDLC bid
Thrissur District Labour Contract Cooperative Society had emerged as lowest bidder in tender floated by Kochi Corporation in August for preparing a DPR for proposed convention centre at Edappally
State School Games swimming events postponed after accident at venue in Thrissur
Roofing sheets at aquatics complex come loose and fall amid heavy rain and wind, injuring students. Parents object to postponement citing lack of prior notice. AISF, BJP, SFI stage protests over 'lapses in arrangements
Keralam: 5 goons posing as cops abduct, gang-rape woman
Five individuals have been arrested in Thrissur, Keralam, for the alleged abduction and gang-rape of a woman. The incident involved the gang posing as police officers, assaulting her male friend, and then sexually assaulting the woman. The man's wife is suspected of orchestrating the crime.
Kerala woman checks into lodge with male friend; his wife sends fake cops to rape her
Five individuals were arrested in Thrissur for allegedly abducting and gang-raping a woman. They posed as police officers when they entered the lodge where the woman and her male friend were staying. The man's injuries included broken arms and legs after being assaulted during the incident. The attackers abandoned him outside a hospital near Tiruppur after the incident.
Five Arrested for Abducting, Gang-raping Woman in Thrissur
The incident took place on September 22, when the man and the woman from Tiruppur in Tamil Nadu had checked into the lodge near the KSRTC bus stand
Govind Krishnan from Kerala left conventional school at 10 to study the Vedas at a gurukula in Thrissur. He later returned to regular schooling, cleared JEE, studied electronics and communication at IIST and was selected to join ISRO. His unusual journey reflects how he balanced traditional Vedic education with modern science and technology.
Digital Desk | Nagoya, Oct 1 (IANS) Ancy Sojan said tiredness and fate conspired to deny her a maiden Asian Games gold medal by just two centimetres. Having led the field with consummate ease, Indias top high jumper was relegated to second position at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium on a rainy evening on Sunday. Ancy battled fatigue and a slippery track in her last three jumps that would finally prove decisive. In an exclusive interaction with SAI Media, Ancy said, I was leading and was praying to God not to let me down. I thought 6:55 is nothing and I was trying for 6:60-plus but that didnt happen. Unfortunately, it was not my day and I had no choice but to accept my fate. The Asian Games silver is a reward for the hard work I put in this season. It was a very long season and I have learnt a lot. I fought hard and gave my 100% at Aichi-Nagoya but it was not my day, said Ancy. For Ancy, 2026 has been a fabulous year. Starting with a bronze at the Asian indoor championships, the 25-year-old from Thrissur, Kerala, ended with her second Asian Games silver. A major milestone came when Ancy produced a remarkable 6.88m at the National Inter-State Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar, breaking Anju Bobby Georges 22-year-old Indian national record of 6.83m. World championship medallist Anju was trackside when Ancy and Shaili Singh competed at Aichi Nagoya. She came and gave me tips how to extend my landing. She encouraged me a lot and I really enjoyed that, said Ancy. Ancy has been a Target Olympics Podium Scheme athlete since December 2021. She made the headlines with a long jump silver medal at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games. Given her current form, Ancy was tipped to change the colour of her medal this time in Japan. Mentally, I was prepared that the Chinese will give me tough competition. Then when I came here it was raining. I had to find a solution under the circumstances. Being an Indian Navy person, its not in me to give up. I told myself that I will fight till the end. I was completely pressure free but probably my body was not supporting in the last three jumps, said Ancy.
Kerala local body bypolls: 38 wards vote today in first test of CM Satheesan
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 28 (IANS) Four months after the Congress-led UDF swept the Assembly elections, Kerala goes to another electoral test on Monday, with polling in 38 local body wards across the state. The by-elections are being watched closely as the first broad-based political barometer of the V.D. Satheesan government, which made a strong beginning after coming to power but has since run into a series of political challenges. More importantly, the results could indicate whether the anti-Left mood that powered the UDF to a stunning 102 of the 140 Assembly seats in May continues at the grassroots. Polling began at 7 a.m. and will continue till 6 p.m. Counting is scheduled for Tuesday morning, with the results expected by noon. The May verdict ended the decade-long rule of the Pinarayi Vijayan-led LDF and dashed its hopes of securing a historic third consecutive term. The scale of the UDF victory had few precedents in Kerala politics. The 38 ward contest now offers the first opportunity to assess whether that verdict represented a sustained political shift or was primarily the Assembly election phenomenon. The contest is spread across Kerala, covering two corporation wards in Ernakulam and Kozhikode, three municipality wards in Thrissur, Palakkad and Kannur, three district panchayat divisions, seven block panchayat wards and 23 grama panchayat wards. The UDF starts with an advantage on paper. Of the 38 wards, 22 are sitting UDF wards, and the remaining 15 wards are held by the LDF. One election, at Poothrikka panchayat in Ernakulam, was necessitated by the resignation of a Twenty20 member. The vacancies in eight wards arose after the sitting members were elected to the Assembly in May. But the campaign quickly moved beyond local issues. The Opposition used the power situation and controversies over the Chief Minister's air travel and ministers' foreign visits to target the government. The UDF countered by highlighting its welfare initiatives, including the Priyadarshini scheme. For the LDF, the elections are an early chance to arrest the political slide following the Assembly debacle. Retaining or recovering ground in the local bodies would give the Opposition front some much-needed confidence. The BJP-led NDA, too, has mounted an aggressive campaign, seeking to make gains in the local-level contest. The stakes, therefore, are considerably higher than the 38 wards at stake. For the UDF, it is a test of whether the May wave is holding. For the LDF, it is an opportunity to show that the tide can turn. By Tuesday noon, the results are expected to offer the first grassroots answer.
UDF government will leave its mark on Thrissur, says Keralam Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan
Chief Minister promises projects to elevate citys cultural heritage; says Thekkinkad Maidan will be developed into a world-class square
Asian Games 2026: Ancy Sojan Wins Silver in Women
Indias Ancy Sojan Edappilly clinched a stunning silver medal in the womens long jump at the 2026 Asian Games on Sunday, September 27. Battling challenging windy and rainy conditions, the 25-year-old athlete from Thrissur put up a masterclass in consistency. Having thrown down a marker of 6.49 metres in the very first round, Ancy maintained [] The post Asian Games 2026: Ancy Sojan Wins Silver in Womens Long Jump appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Power outage disrupts services at Thrissur Medical College
Surgeries put on hold as fault in feeder supplying power to medical college substation remains unresolved
Thrissur Archdiocese says Centre and State must jointly correct flaws in draft notification and safeguard rights of farmers and tribal communities
Thrissur Archdiocese says Centre and State must jointly correct flaws in draft notification and safeguard rights of farmers and tribal communities
Govt. hospitals will get new staff pattern, says Keralam Health Minister K. Muraleedharan
Drug shortage to be resolved this month; 16 crore worth of new facilities inaugurated at Thrissur medical college
Sahrdaya College in Thrissur marks silver jubilee with three-day celebrations
IEDC Summit 2026 to bring student innovators and entrepreneurs to Kodakara campus on September 28
Watch: The growing safety concerns on Keralas NH 66
Eight engineering students from Dindigul were killed in a crash on Keralas under-construction NH 66 in Thrissur. The tragedy has renewed concerns over highway safety, with motorists and residents pointing to poorly marked diversions, inadequate lighting, unsafe parking and weak work-zone management across several stretches. The NHAI and other agencies have since inspected the accident site and identified safety issues.
Three schoolgirls missing from Keralams Thrissur found in Alappuzha
CCTV checks reveal girls boarding Ernad Express after leaving school during lunch break; police and railway authorities coordinate rescue
Delhi-NCR to remain dry as IMD forecasts clear skies; mercury to touch 34 degree Celsius
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) The national Capital is likely to witness clear skies and relatively pleasant weather on Tuesday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting a minimum temperature of around 24 degree Celsius and a maximum of nearly 34 degree Celsius. According to the weather agency, Delhi is expected to remain largely dry throughout the day, marking a change from the cloudy conditions and occasional showers witnessed recently. The forecast of clearer skies could provide some relief from the persistent humidity experienced across the city over the past few weeks. The relative humidity is likely to remain around 60 per cent, while weather conditions are expected to be generally comfortable for residents. However, temperatures are likely to rise during the afternoon before easing later in the day. Among the weather stations in the national Capital, Palam is likely to record a minimum temperature of around 23 degree Celsius. Lodi Road and Ayanagar may register minimum temperatures of 24.3 degree Celsius and 24.2 degree Celsius, respectively. The Ridge could witness a comparatively cooler morning, with the minimum temperature expected to settle at around 22.5 degree Celsius. While Delhi-NCR is likely to remain dry on Tuesday, several other parts of the country are expected to experience rainfall and thunderstorms in the coming days due to a weather system developing over the Bay of Bengal. Odisha is likely to witness some of the most intense weather activity as a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal becomes more organised. The system is expected to move towards the South Odisha-North Andhra Pradesh coast and reach the west-central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal near the coast around the morning of September 23. The IMD has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall exceeding 20 cm in Kandhamal, Gajapati, Ganjam and Puri on September 23. A similar red alert has been issued for Kalahandi, Kandhamal and Rayagada for September 24. Rainfall is expected to remain active across Odisha until September 27, with different districts placed under red, orange and yellow alerts depending on the anticipated intensity of rainfall. Kerala is also likely to experience wet conditions during the week. Light to moderate rainfall has been forecast in several areas between September 21 and 25, while isolated heavy showers are possible in Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Idukki and Thrissur. The IMD has advised residents in areas vulnerable to waterlogging and landslides to remain alert and follow instructions issued by local authorities. Weather activity is also expected to increase across parts of the Northeast and eastern India. Assam and Meghalaya may experience thunderstorms and lightning on September 22, followed by heavy rainfall between September 23 and 25. Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim could witness thunderstorms, lightning and squally conditions on September 22. Heavy rainfall is likely in these areas on September 23 and 24, while very heavy showers are possible on September 25. East Uttar Pradesh is expected to see increased rainfall activity from September 24, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and squall-like conditions. Similar weather is likely to develop over West Uttar Pradesh from September 25. In contrast, Delhi-NCR, including Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad and Faridabad, is unlikely to receive significant rainfall on Tuesday. The region is expected to remain predominantly dry as the southwest monsoon continues to withdraw from northwest India. However, weather conditions could become more active towards the end of the week, with the IMD forecasting thunderstorms, lightning and squall-like conditions over Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi between September 25 and 27. The developing weather system over the Bay of Bengal is expected to remain the primary factor influencing rainfall and thunderstorm activity across several parts of the country in the coming days.
55 sovereigns of gold, 3.5 lakh stolen from house in Thrissur
Burglary carried out while family was away at hospital for sons surgery; CCTV captures thief scaling compound wall
Bodies of Malayali women killed in California brought home for last rites
Digital Desk | Kochi, Sep 21 (IANS) The bodies of two Malayali women, Anjana and Ann Mary Mathew, who were allegedly murdered by a close friend in California last month, were brought back to Kochi on Monday, with relatives making arrangements for their funerals amid an outpouring of grief. The bodies arrived at Cochin International Airport at Nedumbassery in the morning on a flight from San Francisco via Los Angeles and Dubai. After completion of the official procedures, the bodies were handed over to the relatives. The body of Ann Mary Mathew, a native of Kesavadasapuram in Thiruvananthapuram, was taken to her husband's home in Kottayam. A close relative told IANS that the body would be taken to her parish church on Tuesday morning, where the final rites will be held. The body of Anjana, a native of Thrissur, was first taken to her ancestral home at Peechi. A large number of people gathered there to pay their last respects, with many filing past the body. It will later be taken to the family's home, where the funeral is expected to be held at the local parish on Tuesday. Union Minister of State for Tourism Suresh Gopi had been closely following the arrangements for bringing the bodies back to Kerala from the US since the killings last month. The two women were killed in a double murder in California on August 28. Anila, a native of Erattupetta in Kottayam and a close friend of both victims, has been arrested by California police in connection with the killings. According to investigators, Anila went to Ann Mary's home in San Jose and allegedly stabbed her to death. About one-and-a-half hours later, she allegedly called Anjana and asked her to come to a location. Police said Anjana was subsequently killed after being struck by a vehicle. Anila was arrested soon after the killings and is currently being held in the high-security section of the Santa Clara County Main Jail. The motive behind the killings of the two women, who were close friends, is still being investigated by the Milpitas police. The murders had sent shock waves through the Malayali community in California and Kerala. The return of the bodies on Monday brought the tragedy home, with relatives and friends gathering at the two families' homes to bid farewell to the young women. The investigation by US authorities is continuing to establish the circumstances and motive behind the killings.
Calicut FC player dies in bike crash, teammate critically injured, Keralam CM condoles
Digital Desk | Kozhikode Sep 21 (IANS) Football in Kerala was plunged into grief after Calicut FC defender Rijohn Jose, 29, died in a bike accident in Kozhikode late Sunday night, just days before the start of the new Super League Kerala season. Rijohn, a native of Thrissur, was travelling with his Calicut FC teammate Gani Ahmed Nigam when their bike collided with another motorcycle near the flyover close to Malabar Christian College at around 10 p.m. Both players were seriously injured and rushed to hospital. Rijohn succumbed to his injuries during treatment in the early hours of Monday. Calicut Football FC said Rijohn's public viewing will be held today at EMS Corporation Stadium, Calicut, from 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM. Keralam Chief Minister Office alo condoled the the death of young football via X post. Rijo, the key player of the Calicut FC team that won the first Super League Kerala in 2024, was a talent who made outstanding contributions to the football scene in Kerala. He, who donned boots for various prominent clubs in the country, met with an untimely demise while preparing for the new Super League season. We pray that Gani Ahmed, the footballer who was involved in the accident with Rijo and is currently undergoing treatment, recovers swiftly, the post read. Sharing in the grief of Rijo Jose's family members, friends, and sports enthusiasts. Our respects. Gani, who suffered serious head injuries, was initially admitted to a private hospital and was later shifted to Kozhikode Medical College Hospital for specialised treatment, and his condition is being monitored. The tragedy came at a particularly painful time for Calicut FC, which was in intensive preparations for its opening Super League Kerala match. Super League Kerala is deeply saddened by the passing of Rijohn Jose of Calicut FC. Our heartfelt condolences to his family, his teammates, Calicut FC, and everyone who knew him, Super League Kerala posted on X. The team had been training at the JDT Ground in Vellimadukunnu ahead of its much-awaited opening fixture against Thiruvananthapuram Kombans at the EMS Corporation Stadium in Kozhikode on Saturday. Rijohn was an important member of the Calicut FC squad and played as a defender. He had previously represented Forca Kochi and FC Kerala and had also turned out for clubs including FC Deccan, Wayanad United. Gani Ahmed Nigam is also a familiar name in Kerala football. He represented Kerala in the last Santosh Trophy and was part of the Calicut FC squad for the Super League Kerala season. According to police, the two were returning to their accommodation after training when the accident occurred. Their motorcycle collided with another bike coming from the opposite direction. The impact threw the riders onto the road. Local residents and police rushed the injured to hospital soon after the accident. Kozhikode City Police have registered a case and begun an investigation into the circumstances leading to the collision. Rijohn's sudden death has left his teammates and the Calicut FC management devastated. The Kerala Football Association and the club expressed their deep sorrow over the death of the young footballer, who had emerged as a promising player in Indian domestic football. With the Super League Kerala season due to begin within days, the death has cast a pall of grief over the tournament and Kerala's football community.
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Thrissur Tops Among Keralam Cities in Oxford Economics Global Cities Index
At the national level, Delhi was India's highest-ranked city, occupying 268th position globally
Mumps cases reported in parts of Keralams Thrissur; DMO urges public to stay vigilant
Children aged 5 to 15 most vulnerable; patients advised to stay home and avoid contact with others
Thrissur tops Keralam in Oxford Economics Global Cities Index
Cultural capital ranks seventh among Indian cities, while New York retains global top spot
BJP's Suresh Gopi praises Keralam CM Satheesan, UDF govt for support to projects
Union Minister Suresh Gopi lauded Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan for project cooperation. He stated this support was absent during the previous Left front government. Three Swadesh Darshan projects were secured after becoming a central minister. Departments acted on Thrissur Sakthan Market projects after the CM's ultimatum. Gopi urged against politicizing development project cooperation between governments.
According to the Thrissur Corporations report, 15 buildings have been identified for immediate demolition. The commission directs the Corporation Secretary to submit an action-taken report in its sitting in October 2026
NH 66, NH 544 safety lapses in Thrissur will be fixed in a month: NHAI
Review meeting assesses progress of construction, maintenance, upgrades and safety measures on the two highways; lighting and warning signs to be installed in two weeks
Relief of residents as removal of chemical-laced soil begins in village in Keralam
The hazardous chemical waste from the now-defunct Binani Zinc Limited in Ernakulam district was illegally transported and dumped across private lands in Eriyad, a coastal village in Thrissur district, a few months ago, under the guise of regular soil for land filling, raising environmental concerns among the public. A meeting chaired by RDO decided to remove the entire material within two days
Senior Keralam CPI(M) leader Baby John dies at 74
John served as the Thrissur district secretary and State secretariat member of the party, and was a key organiser of the Left movement in the district
House break-in attempt: Assam native held in Keralams Thrissur
Police say 22-year-old broke into a house near Manathala Block Office and attempted to steal valuables
House break-in attempt: Assam native held in Keralams Thrissur
Police say 22-year-old broke into a house near Manathala Block Office and attempted to steal valuables
700 g of hashish oil seized from interstate bus in Thrissur
Youth held during Operation Toofan inspection in Peechi; police probe interstate drug trafficking network
TTE Held For Molesting Woman On Train
A Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE) was arrested in Kerala for allegedly molesting a woman passenger on the Nizamuddin Express. The incident occurred between Thrissur and Vallathol Nagar, and the accused, identified as Shiju, was apprehended after the woman alerted Railway Police. He was reportedly intoxicated during the incident.
Bureaucratic reshuffle in Kerala, new Collectors for three districts
Digital Desk | Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 11 (IANS) The Kerala government on Friday undertook a major reshuffle of IAS officers, bringing about changes in the leadership of three districts and several key departments and public sector institutions, besides creating a special Additional District Magistrate post for Sabarimala ahead of the forthcoming pilgrimage season. Anju K.S. has been appointed as Thiruvananthapuram District Collector, replacing Anu Kumari, who has been transferred as Special Commissioner, GST. Anju, who was Director of State Lotteries, will continue as Chairperson of the Vizhinjam Port Rehabilitation Monitoring Committee. Fisheries Director Chelasini V. has been appointed Wayanad District Collector, while Food Safety Commissioner Sreedhanya Suresh will take charge as Kasaragod District Collector. The present Kasaragod Collector, Arjun Pandyan, has been appointed Director of Agriculture Development and Farmers' Welfare. The government has created an ex-cadre post of Additional District Magistrate (Sabarimala) to coordinate the functioning of various departments and agencies in Sabarimala, Pampa, and Nilakkal during the 2026-27 Mandala-Makaravilakku season. Dileep K. Kainikkara has been appointed to the post. Ernakulam District Collector Priyanka G. has been given the additional charge of CEO of the Kochi Metropolitan Transport Authority, while Thrissur Collector Shikha Suresh has been given the full additional charge of Director General of the Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA). Industries Director Arun K. Vijayan IAS has been appointed Director of General Education. General Education Director Snehil Kumar Singh has been transferred as Industries and Commerce Director and will also hold additional charge as Managing Director of the Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation (KSIDC) and the Kerala State Information Technology Infrastructure Ltd (KSITIL). Sachin Kumar Yadav has been appointed Director of Kerala State IT Mission and given the additional charges of Technopark CEO and K-FON Managing Director. Dr Renu Raj has been given additional charge as State Mission Director of the National Health Mission, Project Director of e-Health and Managing Director of the State Health Agency. NHM Mission Director Anu S. Nair has been appointed Food Safety Commissioner and given additional charge as Managing Director of the Kerala Medical Services Corporation Limited (KMSCL). Sabin Sameed has been appointed PRD Director, while Akhil V. Menon will be Director of Sports and Youth Affairs and also Secretary of the State Sports Council. Sumit Kumar Thakur has been given additional charge as KTDC Managing Director. Dr Sreeram V. has been appointed Joint Secretary and OSD in the Forest and Wildlife Department. --IANS
Title deed distribution key to 100-day programme, says Keralam Revenue Minister
A total of 1,175 title deeds were distributed in Thrissur district as part of the State governments 100-day action programme
Panchaloha Idol Stolen From Temple in Thrissur
The stolen idol, weighing around 15 kg, was several years old, police said
Joint safety inspection finds gaps on national highways in Keralams Thrissur
District Collector directs NHAI and departments to urgently address deficiencies on NH 66 and 544
Watch: When a stationary truck becomes a highway killer | Focus Tamil Nadu
The Thrissur accident that killed eight engineering students from Tamil Nadu has highlighted the deadly danger of stationary trucks on highways. In this episode of Focus Tamil Nadu we examine how poor visibility, highway diversions, inadequate warning devices and underride crashes can turn a parked lorry into a deadly sitting duck.
Tiger Nandu euthanised at Thrissur Zoological Park in Keralam
The tiger, which had been rescued from Wayanad, was suffering from advanced oral cancer and had become unable to eat
Five squads to be deployed in Keralams Ernakulam to ensure safe travel on NHs
They will take steps to clear encroachments and illegal parking in a time-bound manner. The measures come in the wake of an accident that killed eight students from Tamil Nadu after the multi-utility vehicle they were travelling in rammed a parked lorry in Thrissur
Kerala CM Seeks NH66 Safety Audit, Writes To Gadkari After Thrissur Crash
Satheesan said that during the construction phase, thousands of people are compelled to travel daily through temporary diversions, narrow carriageways, unfinished stretches, and construction zones.
Thrissur accident that killed 8 T.N. students: Forensic surgeon indicates possible alcohol use
Preliminary post-mortem findings suggest the victims may have consumed alcohol; samples sent for detailed lab tests
Suresh Gopi opens toll gates after seeing long queue of vehicles in Keralams Thrissur
According to the police, the Union Minister was travelling from Thrissur towards Ernakulam when he saw vehicles queued up for more than two kilometres on both sides of the toll plaza
Survivors of Mundathikode fireworks accident in Keralam grapple with PTSD-like symptoms
Authorities yet to address psychological issues such as insomnia, anxiety, and flashbacks that the survivors continue to face six months after the fireworks blast incident in Thrissur
Eight students from Dindigul had lost their lives in a crash on NH 66 at Kaipamangalam in Keralams Thissur. Minister S. Rajesh Kumar calls for urgent completion of NH 66 works and stronger safety measures
Eight students from Dindigul had lost their lives in a crash on NH 66 at Kaipamangalam in Keralams Thissur. Minister S. Rajesh Kumar calls for urgent completion of NH 66 works and stronger safety measures
Family of three killed as car crashes into bike at Kunnamkulam in Keralams Thrissur
The couple and their three-year-old son were returning home after attending a wedding reception when the tragedy struck
Tamil Nadu Assembly to Discuss Thrissur Accident, Decision on Compensation Likely
The accident happened late on Friday night when a car carrying eight people, including students of an engineering College from Dindigul district in Tamil Nadu hit the rear of a parked lorry on the highway at Panambikkunnu in Kaipamangalam
Keralam Human Rights Panel Orders Probe into Thrissur Crash
The Commission said the allegation that unauthorised parking of goods lorries and the failure of the National Highway Authority to install proper signboards contributed to the accident should be specifically investigated
Three of family killed after car hits bike in Kerala, search underway for driver
Thrissur (Kerala), Sep 6 (IANS) In a tragic road accident in Kerala's Thrissur district, a couple and their three-year-old son were killed after a speeding car rammed into their motorcycle, officials said on Sunday. Police said that a search is currently underway to trace the driver of the car who fled from the spot following the accident. The deceased have been identified as Muneer, 35, his wife Shafna, 28, and their three-year-old son, Mohammed Ameen Aibak. They were residents of Panchavadi Thazhatheth House at Edakkazhiyur in Chavakkad. According to police, the accident occurred at around 11.30 pm on Saturday on the GuruvayurKunnamkulam road. The family was returning home after attending a wedding ceremony when they stopped their motorcycle by the roadside to attend a phone call. Meanwhile, a car bearing registration number KL-46-U-6001, travelling in the same direction, reportedly lost control and crashed into their motorcycle. The impact was so severe that all three occupants of the bike were thrown nearly 50 metres away. Though they were rushed to different private hospitals with serious injuries, none of them could be saved. Police officials said the car driver, who was allegedly returning from a bar in the Kunnamkulam area, fled the scene immediately after the accident. Two other people who were travelling in the car have been taken into police custody and are being questioned. Police have launched a search for the absconding driver. In a similar tragedy, eight engineering college students from Tamil Nadu were killed after the car in which they were travelling rammed into a stationary goods lorry on National Highway 66 at Kaipamangalam in Thrissur district around midnight on Friday. The accident occurred at Panambikkunnu Centre on a stretch of the national highway where construction work is underway. The Tamil Nadu-registered car, carrying eight people, crashed into the rear of the lorry, which had been parked near a diversion created as part of the ongoing highway works. The impact of the collision was severe, leaving the car completely mangled and trapping its occupants inside. Local residents and rescue personnel rushed to the spot after learning about the accident. The damaged vehicle had to be cut open to extricate the victims. Seven of the occupants are understood to have died at the accident site, while another victim was rushed to hospital but could not be saved.
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Thrissur road accident: Collector orders urgent safety audit of national highways
Multi-agency team to inspect dangerous stretches across the district; report to be submitted by Wednesday evening
Travel with caution: under-construction NH 66 in Keralam turns into a death trap
No warning boards at several diversion points, illegal parking and over- speeding raise alarm after car crash at Kaipamangalam in Keralams Thrissur kills eight engineering students
Travel with caution: under-construction NH 66 in Keralam turns into a death trap
No warning boards at several diversion points, illegal parking and over- speeding raise alarm after car crash at Kaipamangalam in Keralams Thrissur kills eight engineering students
Thrissur, Sep 5 (IANS) The eight engineering students from Dindigul in Tamil Nadu who were killed in a road accident at Kaipamangalam in Thrissur had undertaken the trip without informing the college authorities, the institution said on Saturday. Local residents, however, raised questions over National Highway 66 safety and the parking of heavy vehicles along the stretch. College officials said they came to know about the accident and the deaths of the students only after Kerala Police contacted them early on Saturday morning. As the institution was closed for a holiday, the students are believed to have organised the trip privately. One of the deceased students, Santhosh, was staying in the college hostel but had gone home before joining the journey, officials said. College representatives and relatives of the victims have since left for Thrissur. The eight young men were killed in the accident on National Highway 66 at Kaipamangalam when the car in which they were travelling crashed into a stationary truck around midnight. Five occupants reportedly died on the spot while the rest died later. The bodies were taken to Thrissur Medical College Hospital for post-mortem examinations before being handed over to their families. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) maintained that the car was travelling at excessive speed when the accident occurred. It said adequate warning signs and safety arrangements had been put in place along the highway and assured cooperation with the investigation. Local residents, however, raised questions over highway safety and the parking of heavy vehicles along the stretch. They alleged that three trucks had been parked illegally on the road at the time of the accident and that drivers of two vehicles subsequently left the area with their trucks. Residents also pointed to poor lighting, the absence of speed breakers and the positioning of direction boards as factors contributing to accidents. They said vehicles entering the highway from service roads often travel at high speeds, while trucks parked along the carriageway pose a serious danger at night. The Kaipamangalam stretch has witnessed serious accidents in the past and actor and mimicry artiste Kollam Sudhi was killed in a road accident in the area. Minister O.J. Janeesh Kumar said allegations regarding negligent parking of the truck would be investigated. He also criticised the NHAI over safety arrangements during highway construction and said authorities had earlier been asked to provide adequate warnings and safeguards. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Seven engineering students were among eight killed when their car crashed into a parked lorry in Thrissur.
Kerala: 8 TN engg students killed as car rams lorry on NH
Eight engineering students from Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, were killed in Thrissur, Keralam, when their car, travelling at high speed, rammed into a lorry illegally parked on NH-66. The accident occurred near a diverted section of the highway, leading to immediate fatalities and a police investigation into the lorry driver.
8 Tamil Nadu engineering students killed in Kerala after car crashes into parked lorry
At least eight engineering students from Tamil Nadu were killed in a road accident in Keralas Thrissur district after the car they were travelling in crashed into a parked lorry, police said. The accident took place around 11:40 pm on Friday at Panambikkunnu in Kaipamangalam, along NH-66. According to police, the students were from an [] The post 8 Tamil Nadu engineering students killed in Kerala after car crashes into parked lorry appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
Thrissur Road Accident: 8 Killed After Car Rams Into Parked Lorry on NH 66
Eight people were killed in a horrific road accident on National Highway 66 in Keralas Thrissur district late Friday night.
Tragic Accident in Kerala Claims Lives of Eight Engineering Students from Tamil Nadu
A car crash in Thrissur, Kerala, resulted in the deaths of eight engineering students from Tamil Nadu. The incident occurred late Friday night. Tragic Accident in Kerala Claims Lives of Eight Engineering Students from Tamil Nadu
Thrissur Accident: 8 Tamil Nadu Students Killed After Car Crashes Into Parked Lorry
Eight Tamil Nadu students have died after their car crashed into a stationary lorry in Kerala's Thrissur district in the late night Friday. The accident took place around 11.40 PM at Panambikkunnu in Kaipamangalam, the crash was so brutal that all
Eight killed in car-lorry collision in Kerala
Thrissur (Keralam): Eight people, believed to be students from neighbouring Tamil Nadu, have been killed in a tragic road accident in central Keralams Thrissur district, police said on Saturday, September 5. The accident occurred around 11.40 pm on Friday, according to the police. The car in which the youths were travelling collided with a lorry Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
8 Killed As Car Rams Into Parked Lorry In Kerala's Thrissur
Eight people, believed to be students from neighbouring Tamil Nadu, have been killed in a tragic road accident in central Keralam's Thrissur district, police said on Saturday.
Eight students killed as car rams into parked lorry in Kerala's Thrissur
Eight students killed as car rams into parked lorry in Kerala's Thrissur
8 killed as car rams parked lorry in Kerala's Thrissur
killed as car rams parked lorry in Keralas Thrissur
Eight killed as car rams parked lorry on NH 66 in Thrissur
Seven die on the spot; another succumbs in hospital after late-night crash at Panampikkunnu near Kaipamangalam
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Keralam Steps Up Efforts to Bring Home Woman Killed in California as Families Grapple With Tragedy
Anjana, a native of Mudikkode in Thrissur, and her close friend Ann Mary Mathew, 35, from Kesavadasapuram in Thiruvananthapuram, were allegedly killed in Milpitas, California
Keralam women killed in US: Centre assures return of remains
Thrissur (Keralam): Union Minister Suresh Gopi said on Monday, August 31, that all steps would be taken to bring back the mortal remains of the two women from Keralam who were allegedly murdered in California, US. According to their relatives, the deceased have been identified as Anjana, a native of Mudikkode in Thrissur, and Ann Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Two Kerala Women Killed in US, Friend Arrested
In a shocking incident, two Malayali women living in California were killed in separate but connected events on August28, with their common friend arrested in connection with the deaths. The victims have been identified as Anjana Hari (35), a native of Thrissur, and Ann Mary Mathew (40), from Thiruvananthapuram. Their friend Anila (32), originally from [] The post Two Kerala Women Killed in US, Friend Arrested appeared first on Pragativadi I Latest Odisha News in English I Breaking News .
