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The petitioner who is married to an Indian had complained that a swimming pool assistant racially and verbally abused her and some friends claiming they were foreign citizens and not allowed to the use the pool at Greenfield Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram
The seizure was made by a special squad of the Excise department at Pantheeramkavu in Kozhikode
The seller found himself named as a respondent in a motor accident claim case following an accident involving the car, which was no longer in his possession. He had also received tickets for traffic violations committed using the vehicle
The book Nerinoppam: Porattangal Nilapadukal is a collection of select speeches made by him in the Kerala Assembly, Lok Sabha, and Rajya Sabha over the past three decades
The release of Sri Tirthapada Puranam, a biography of Chattampi Swamikal published by the varsity, was reportedly cancelled at the last minute after it was found that only four volumes had been printed, while the other bound volumes kept in a box were blank
An awareness campaign will be conducted at the ward-level across the State in association with local self-government bodies, focusing on the precautions to be taken during the summer and the breeding season of snakes
D. Dhanush, a native of Kumarapuram, Alappuzha, was found dead in his rented house at Kalamassery on April 22, 2026
Authorities warn that the combination of high temperatures and rising humidity can lead to extreme heat conditions, posing serious health risks and potentially becoming life-threatening
IMD Director says though heatwave has not been technically declared, the hot and humid conditions are at times comparable to heatwave. Intense heat, coupled with high humidity, is likely to persist at least till April 27
Jebi Mather, MP, alleges that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is deceiving women in the name of womens reservation
Complainant says Tomin Thachankary appeared at the Court of the Vigilance Court on the Kottayam Collectorate premises in a vehicle bearing a three-star insignia plate
It said that possibilities of using alternative methods to create a visual spectacle using modern science and technology can be explored
Keeping houses and surrounding clean and free of clutter and waste and overgrowth of plants and shrubs are the first step to prevent snake invasions
Depositors have been struggling to recover their investments for the past three years. Black flag demonstrations and protest gatherings will be held on April 27, 2026
Appeals to the faithful to set an example by using funds earmarked for annual feasts to build houses for the needy
The zoos summer management plan this year, launched in late February, prioritises cooling and hydration
The blast ripped through a stockpile of firecrackers illegally stored by the Vadakkumbaghom Karayogam for a fireworks display at the Puthiyakavu Bhagavathy Temple
The petitioner had missed an official meeting after the bus he had booked was delayed and broke down en route
Despite curbs imposed by government in recent years, especially after the Puttingal tragedy in 2016, high-octane fireworks remain a major attraction at festivals in Kerala
In a letter to the Dean of Academics of KUHS, students union chairpersons say heatwave conditions are affecting the health and academic engagement of the students. Officials say V-C and academic council will have to discuss the request before approaching the govt.
The bank, however, has denied any role in the demolition of the structure
The officials, including two women, were stranded for nearly 16 hours deep within the Nagarampara forest under the Munnar forest division in Idukki following a routine patrolling mission
Both accused have been booked under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act
Incident in Kannur. The victim had collapsed while engaged in construction of a well
IMD bulletin says maximum temperatures are very likely to be around 41C in isolated places in Palakkad; 40C in Kollam and Thrissur; 38C in Kottayam, Pathanamthitta, Ernakulam, and Kozhikode districts; 37C in Alappuzha, Malappuram, Kannur, and Kasaragod; and 36C in Thiruvananthapuram district till April 24
Decision taken at high-level meeting in Thrissur. Key rituals to continue with reduced spectacle as authorities prioritise safety
Search was initiated at Muthalamada in Palakkad following the fireworks blast at a unit in Thrissur that killed 15
The incident at Chirayinkeezhu has evoked the grim memory of another child, Aljo Siljo, who died after being bitten by a snake while sleeping in Thrissur recently
Four/six-laning of NH 66 nears completion as demand grows to augment bus connectivity; experts call for more KSRTC buses, private participation, and a public transport policy to lessen reliance on private vehicles
The guidelines outline detailed procedures to be followed in the case involving unidentified bodies, bodies that have been identified but not claimed, disputed identifications, and situations where only body parts have been recovered
Hotel, hospitality and real estate sectors in Kerala have been hit
The Corporation secretary has been asked to inform the Commission of the action taken within three weeks
Several social media users point to the irony of a former police officer raising slogans against the force, while others criticised the language, which was deemed disrespectful
The Commission emphasised the need for the government to establish laws setting age limits and controlling screen time among children
Many people searching for their relatives after the Mundathikode fireworks blast are getting their DNA samples taken at the Government Medical College Hospital, Thrissur
Suspected MDMA and cannabis, allegedly kept for resale, were also seized during the flash inspection led by the DANSAF

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