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The prosecution said the court refused anticipatory bail to Dr. Ram after finding prima facie merit in the allegations, including claims of caste-based abuse

The summer rain will gain strength in the State from April 27, and the meteorological agency issued a yellow alert warning of rains in the range of 64.4 mm-115.5 mm in 24 hours in districts like Idukki, Pathanamthitta, Kannur, and Kasaragod on April 29

TheVilambaramritual began in the morning with the ceremonial procession fromNeythalakkavuBhagavathy Temple

Hibi Eden submitted a letter conveying his decision to relinquish the post to KPCC chief Sunny Joseph on April 14

Geethamma, who was killed, was a member of the Mahila Morcha District Committee

District collectors have been instructed to take necessary steps and seek the opinion of police and traffic authorities regarding reducing the duration of traffic signals wherever possible

The estimate has been prepared on the basis of a survey assessing demolition costs and the valuation of saleable debris

In view of Thrissur Pooram, the unreserved MEMU special trains will be operated between Kollam Junction and Thrissur on April 26 to ensure convenient travel for passengers, says release issued by railways

According to the report, the helicopter flew directly above the temples flagpole, which is a high-security zone, and the explanation provided by the Coast Guard citing weather issues was not satisfactory

On April 21, a deadly explosion at a fireworks unit at Mundathikode claimed at least 12 lives, injured more than 24, and damaged at least 50 houses nearby. The unit was set amid vast paddy fields and housed multiple sheds storing large quantities of explosive materials. Investigations are under way. Mini Muringatheri and Aathira Haridas report on the latest tragedy in a hazardous trade where violations are common

Sample fireworks scheduled for the day cancelled. Scale of celebrations curtailed, illumination of pandals restricted to main Pooram days. Thiruvambady observes 3-day mourning.

To seek necessary permissions from the Union government before going ahead with the value addition project

Authorities issue directives to hospital staff to prioritise and provide immediate emergency care for patients with sunburns and other heat-related ailments

Participants will have the opportunity to interact with scientists, visit research divisions, and witness demonstrations of technologies, advanced research facilities, and equipment

Antivenom administration can trigger adverse reactions in the patient, which taluk hospitals may not be equipped to handle. It can be given only in confirmed envenomation cases, which require specific clinical evaluation and blood tests, facilities that many taluk hospitals lack. However, antivenom should not be withheld as complications due to snakebites are a far greater risk than adverse reactions

Despite sustaining injuries during the scuffle, the victim reportedly remained at the scene for some time and continued arguing before eventually leaving on a friends motorcycle after feeling unwell

Calls for move away from live elephants in fests

Students should attain the strength to expose and resist tendencies such as cast discrimination and come together to strengthen campus politics in places where it has been weakened or erased, says CPI(M) State secretary

Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute, in an affidavit, says these activities not only reduce the habitat extent of the species, but also disrupt its critical ecological processes

The suspended officials are Devikulam Taluk Supply Officer Sanjaynath and former Rationing Inspector Jayakumar E

Initiative aims to provide consumers with rapid access to fresh fish, and is designed to safeguard the welfare of the fishing community

KSERC, at a public hearing on a KSEB proposal on power purchases using the term ahead market, criticises the latter for surrendering excess day-time power when it could have been avoided by fast-tracking battery energy storage system projects and for failing to draw up sufficient power swap arrangements with other States to meet the summer demand

Minister and Mayor V.V. Rajesh engage in a war of words over civic issues in the city

Health Minister advises people to avoid bathing or washing their faces with unclean water and stressed the need to maintain hygiene in water sources

Police register case after Sabarimala Special Commissioner orders inquiry due to sensitive security of the hill temple

IUML Malappuram district general secretary P. Abdul Hameed, MLA, warns such talks could disappoint UDF supporters in Kerala

Budget initiative by Kochi Corporation and Kudumbashree faces controversy as LDF accuses UDF of misusing food from Samridhi to support Indira Canteen. Kochi Mayor claims the arrangement benefits the women behind Samridhi. The new dispute is sparked by LDF leader V.A. Sreejiths social media claims

Concerns raised in the wake of the disrupted marine ambulance service in Kozhikode

A couple of young and talented filmmakers have scripted success in the Malayalam film industry through their recent ventures. G. Krishnakumar finds out how the youngsters have rekindled hope in the industry that has been struggling to stay afloat

Senior representative of erstwhile royal family criticises government in Supreme Court for not being firm in opposing petitions filed by non-believers questioning the age-old rituals of Sabarimala temple

The seizure was made by a special squad of the Excise department at Pantheeramkavu in Kozhikode

Police personnel scour the paddy fields near the fireworks blast site looking for body parts

Cadaver dogs aid recovery of body parts; over 300 kg of unexploded explosives collected as probe deepens

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