Kochi to host Tradex Kerala 2026 meet from Feb 17
Organised by the State Industries Department, buyers from 20 foreign countries are expected participate in the meet
Womens entry into Sabarimala Temple resurfaces, Congress seeks LDF stand
Thiruvananthapuram: After a brief hiatus, the womens entry issue at the Sabarimala temple resurfaced on Sunday, February 15, sparking a political debate in Kerala, with the opposition urging the LDF government to clarify its stand on the entry of young women into the shrine. The issue sparked a fresh war of words between leaders of 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 .
Social media influencer Chinnu Pappus death: man questioned found dead in Kasaragod
Social media influencer Reshma, popularly known as Chinnu Pappu, was earlier found dead in Kasaragod. Officials say they are examining whether there are any links between the two deaths
Kerala Lottery Result Today Live Updates: Here's full list of winning numbers for Samrudhi SM-42 lottery for Sunday, February 15.
Award-Winning Kerala Farmer Dies By Suicide Over Debt
A 62-year-old award-winning farmer allegedly died by suicide due to mounting financial debt at Cherupuzha in this district.
The Nagaland State Lottery results for the Dear Yamuna Sunday Morning Lottery at 1 PM will be announced today, February 15, 2026. The top prize for the lottery is a whopping Rs 1 crore. We at FPJ are keeping track of the results. If you have bought a lottery ticket and want to know the winners, you can find the list here. You can view the results for the Dear Yamuna Sunday Weekly Lottery February 15, 2026, here: Official websites to check the lucky draw The users can also check the results on the official website of the Nagaland State Lottery on www.nagalandlotteries.com , www.lotterysambad.com and www.nagalandlotterysambad.com and follow the steps. Playing lottery is legal in only 13 states in India Lottery is legal in 13 states in the country. These states consist of Kerala, Goa, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, West Bengal, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, Sikkim, Nagaland and Mizoram. Among these states, the lotteries of West Bengal State Lottery and Nagaland State Lottery are highly reputed as the prize money in these state lotteries are high. The first prize in the Nagaland State Lottery and West Bengal State Lottery amounts to Rs 1 crore. The poor can also afford to buy the tickets of Sikkim State Lottery, Nagaland State Lottery and West Bengal State Lottery as the prize of the ticket is as low as Rs 6 and the winning prize is huge. The prizes of the Nagaland State Lottery are as follows: 1st Prize: Rs 1 Crore 2nd Prize: Rs 9,000 3rd Prize: Rs 450 4th Prize: Rs 250 5th Prize: Rs 120 Cons Prize: Rs 1,000 Nagaland State Lottery Result: February 14, 2026, 8 PM Live - Watch Streaming Of Winners List Of Dear Lucky Sambad Night Saturday Weekly Draw Disclaimer: FPJ does not support or encourage playing the lottery. It's important to be careful because playing lotteries too much can be addictive and this involves financial risk. The information provided here is just to share updates and should not be seen as advice or encouragement to play.
Kerala launches massive AI literacy drive targeting 6 lakh parents
The two-hour training module is designed to give equal importance to both the opportunities and the risks associated with AI
Kerala Lottery Result Today: Samrudhi SM-42 lottery result will be declared today, on Sunday, February 15. Check the live updates and full list of winning numbers from 3 pm.
Real To Reel! How True Events Are Turned Into Bollywood Blockbuster
Along with the biopics, we now have a substantial assembly of movies that are based on real happenings and events, not necessarily only the patriotic kind. Some overlap with the biopic genre, as they primarily focus on one lead character, like the Kesari franchise , Maidaan, Haq, Ikkis or Gold . But most such films, like the recent Dhurandhar and the forthcoming Hum Hindustani (on the first-ever Indian general elections held in 1951), are more about specific happenings, whether within a short while or over a long period (as in the former movie). Films like Border, Superboys of Malegaon, The Kerala Story, Talvar, No One Killed Jessica, Mission Mangal, 83, URIThe Surgical Strike, The Ghazi Attack, Jolly LLb, Special 26 and Maharaj present real-life sagas across genres. Creation, Research and Dramatization How do filmmakers conduct the research needed for such projects, that may cover patriotic (war, espionage or unsung heroes), political, sports or social events? Says Vivek Agnihotri, who has directed reality-based sagas like Buddha in a Traffic Jam, The Tashkent Files, The Kashmir Files, The Vaccine War and The Bengal Files , We have a very good research team and we spend two or three years on it, doing primary, secondary and tertiary levels of research. He explains, Primary is when we meet the people who are or were directly involved. Secondary means authentic documentation, including government documentation and literature available, while tertiary refers to those who were indirectly involved, or newspaper items and all that. How then is the script written from all the collected material, keeping a healthy balance between characters and the story? I try to keep my films as authentic as possible, and nobody in the world can say that the key points are wrong or not real. In fact, in these five films I have made, I challenge anybody to say that what I have shown is not correct or factual! But what about the necessary dramatization? We have to do it as we are not making a documentary. But that should also be done around facts and reality. But in the primary research, has it been ever found that someone is not telling the truth, or is exaggerating? Everything we show has to be collaborated with the literature, history and documentation! he assures. Says Rahul Dholakia, who is directing Hum Hindustani , Research is something that gives authenticitythe knowledge, detailing, the insights come from it as well as the satisfaction of filmmaking. Meeting as many people related to the event you are showcasing is important. For my Lamhaa based on Kashmir, I met militants, the victims, the social workers, the army, the CRPS officers, the activists and journalists. I actually saw how firefighters work for even my fictional Agni . You get a perspective, read books and visit the locations. What you get may be truth or fiction, some aspects you may dramatize or just take one incident. Apoorva Lakhia is now helming Battle of Galwan , another real story, and was unavailable at the time of going to press. But I recalled Lakhia, then directing the incident-based movie, Shootout at Lokhandwala (2007), telling me, When I did more research to widen the canvas of the film and prevent it from being just a docu-drama, I even found connections with the 1980 Khalistan movement and the 1993 Mumbai bomb blasts. I found various rumors that came up and even within the building where it all happened, we heard different versions from different people. When such things happen, Agnihotri says, I find it important to show both sides. In The Kashmir Files , for example, there is a difference in what a professor in JNU told us and what an officer in the government said, so my job was to show both, as both were right in their own ways, and let the audience decide. The actors point of view Pratik Gandhi, who essayed Harshad Mehta in the web series, Scam 1992 as well as Jyotiba Phule in Phule , says, I agree that biopics about a specific persons life overlap as a genre with a film like Hum Hindustani , as all show key events and are largely similar, though the latter is event-specific. But my approach is that I keep reminding myself not to judge my characters! Events can be seen from multiple angles and we can derive multiple outcomes and conclusions. He adds, With Hum Hindustani , there were so many odds and challenges that free India was facing in 1951 as there were mixed emotions. We had to focus on transporting the audience into that world. The research available only increased my responsibility in all these cases and made me more sensitive. But I feel that actors have only limited power, restricted to create the emotions needed! At 80, Kabir Bedi Says He's Busier Than Ever The commercial angle Obviously, every such movie is not successful or even critically appreciated. The key, says veteran exhibitor and distributor Raj Bansal, is the connect any film makes with the audience. Earlier, films were primarily about entertainment, but now our hit ratio is lower than 10 percent. Even reality-based filmsand more are being made now than ever beforeshould somehow be more about entertainment and value for money, which Dhurandhar is! A near four-hour movie was so engrossing that one felt it ended too soon! Trade analyst Taran Adarsh, however, feels that realistic films across genres need to come out. But they must be made with the right balancing act between reality and necessary dramatization. We should not add masala so much that we deviate from core events with unwanted sequences, he says. Adarsh adds, Success depends thus on the proper flow, and the right assessment of the story chosen for filming. A lot of such ideas sound interesting on paper, but cannot be translated on screen. Overall, therefore, it is the final product that works or fails. But this genre is important in an era when people are deviating to better cinema and reality-based stories. Here, Bansal adds a key point about the selection of subjects, scale and face-value (the cast et al ). Ideally, many such films can be released on OTT, like an Ikkis . If not, the tickets for such movies should be kept at a moderate price. At the end of the day, the audience should feel happy about spending their money and cannot spend big money on every film. So, real or reel, the bottom-line will remain audience approval.
Tale of two Lit fests: Sunita Williams Kerala visit ignites a high-stakes literary showdown
Astronaut Sunita Williams visit to Kerala after her retirement from NASA triggered an intense rivalry among the states literary festivals. DC Books, which had been inviting her since 2019, quickly secured her appearance at the Kerala Literature Festival in Kozhikode once she retired. Competing organisers, especially the Mathrubhumi Group, also tried to host her but failed.
Mohun Bagan beat Kerala Blasters 2-0 in season opener
Indian Super League Kolkata, Feb 14: Defending champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant began their Indian Super League campaign with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Kerala Blasters in the season opener at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharathi Krirangan here on Saturday. A first half strike from Jamie Maclaren (36th minute) and a second half injury-time goal from []
Drishyam 3: Mohanlal's film to have no fan shows
Drishyam 3's new exhibition terms in Kerala are a game-changer, mandating four daily shows and a four-week minimum run, even during strikes or low turnout. Distributors secure a significant 60% share in the first week, with a Rs 5 lakh advance required from theaters. This pact, unusual for its strictness, reflects the franchise's immense anticipated draw.
3,058 voters to be removed from final voter rolls in Ernakulam as SIR hearing comes to a close
Exclusions include deceased voters, those who have permanently shifted from the district, and persons who have relinquished Indian citizenship
Kerala SIT conducts raids in Ballari
Elderly Woman In Kerala Honoured For Stopping Reckless Riders And Showing Courage
Following the incident, officials suspended the scooter driver's driving license for violating traffic rules and endangering public safety.
Kerala SIR: Hearings phase concludes
Final roll will be published on February 21 as per the schedule published by the Election Commission of India
Three MEMU trains in Kerala to add coaches from Feb. 23: Union Minister Suresh Gopi
The number of coaches on the trainsPalakkadErnakulamPalakkad, KollamErnakulamKollam, and KollamKottayamKollamhas been increased from eight to twelve, Mr. Gopi said.
Man falls to death from multi-storey building in Kochi
Panther CFT crash fire tenders debut at Thiruvananthapuram airport
Police officer allegedly stabbed
Court grants Hany Babu permission to travel to Kerala to visit ailing mother and seek treatment
Four arrested in Thiruvananthapuram apartment robbery case
The arrested had gained access to the apartment posing as plastic waste collection staff, attacked an elderly resident and forcibly removed a gold chain and six gold bangles
Kerala Tourism launches Travel Now, Post Later digital campaign to promote mindful travel
The campaign will be rolled out across Kerala Tourisms official digital platforms and supported by a dedicated microsite
Sabarimala gold loss case probe in final stage, says Kerala State Police Chief
Two migrant workers allegedly assaulted while unloading cattle at Manjeswaram in Kasaragod
Thrissur Pooram disruption inquiry report triggers fresh political storm
Probe gives clean chit to police, blames Thiruvambadi Devaswom; leaders across parties question findings and motives
Mulling need for exams in Class I, says Kerala Minister
Thiruvananthapuram airport witnesses changing preferences of flyers in short intervals
In recent months, international passenger footfall has consistently exceeded domestic flyer numbers
White-rumped vulture rescued from Nilambur soars again over Wayanad
Funeral with State honours for Aalin, Keralas youngest organ donor
Parents act of donating the 10-month-olds organs hailed
SNDP Samrakshana Samiti to initiate legal action against Vellappally over election irregularities
It accuses Vellappally of preparing a fraudulent voters list for the upcoming organisational election
Youngest organ donor in Kerala: 10-month-old Aalin Sherin Abraham saves lives
A 10-month-old girl, Aalin Sherin Abraham, became the state's youngest organ donor after a fatal road accident. Her parents' decision to donate six of her organs, including her heart valve, liver, and kidneys, has drawn widespread praise and condolences from political leaders and the public, offering new life to others.
Collector leads 40-km cycle rally to review ThrissurKunnamkulam road works
Rally covers the stretch from Ayyanthole Civil Station to Choondal and back. Initiative organised to evaluate the pace and quality of the road development works
Projects are being implemented balancing traditional sectors and industrial growth: K N Balagopal
Finance Minister speaks after inaugurating a development seminar for Kollams Neduvathur grama panchayats 2026-27 Peoples Plan campaign
UV index goes up in Kollam, alert issued
Yuva Morcha leader threatens Keralotsavam judges
The man, who runs a Kalaripayattu training centre, was allegedly unhappy with the marks awarded to his wards in the competition
KTU athletic meet begins on Monday
Innovative starter concentrate developed through respiratory mode allows extended shelf life, promising major boost to dairy processing sector
Autopsy reveals girl found dead along with father was sexually abused
The 33-year-old man and his six-year-old daughter were found dead on January 16
Elaborate arrangements in place for Sivaratri celebrations
Police and Fire and Rescue Services will conduct intense patrol. A special police team will be deployed to control rush at the Aluva railway station
National Highway Protection Council stages protest at Adimaly seeking resumption of NH work
Cardamom growers alarmed by drought-like weather pattern in Idukki
Farmers say daytime temperatures in plantations touched 29C by the second week of February unusually high for this time of the year
Kottayam MCH gets new facilities worth 283 crore
The facilities include a surgical block, a cath lab, and maternal and newborn care unit
KIIFB sanctions 73.21 crore for Connolly Canal development
570 hospitals empanelled for Medisep 2
Recipients of 10-month-old Aalins liver and kidneys doing well
Keralas youngest organ donor Aalin Sherin Abrahams liver and kidneys have been transplanted in a six-month-old and 10-year-old child respectively. Aalins funeral will take place on Sunday with State honours
Renowned economists, policy and planning experts and scholars from across the globe will participate in the event which aims to evolve a development perspective for Kerala for the period up to 2031
Protest over inclusion of non-medical degrees for faculty appointment in medical colleges
The Kerala PSC had included non-medical Biochemistry postgraduates in the written examination and selection process for appointment towards the posts of Assistant Professor in Biochemistry in government medical colleges in the State
Talks of leadership dissonance put KC(M) on backfoot after rally momentum
Kerala to launch India's first graphene policy to become global tech hub
Kerala is working on a series of incentives to attract domestic and global investors, including a 50% subsidy on lease payments for manufacturing units established in government-managed parks
10-month-old baby Aalins story of organ donation from Kerala will leave you teary-eyed
Aalin Sherin Abraham, just 10 months old, lost her life and her parents took the call of donating her organs.
Vasavan stands firm on 3 crore claim, dares Opposition to prove him wrong
The Minister says that Congress leaders who are making misleading statements about what he said in the Assembly will soon have to apologise; he reiterates that his statement was made strictly on the basis of documentary evidence
GDS Recruitment 2026: The India Post is set to close the Gramin Dak Sevak (GDS) Recruitment 2026 today at, February 14, 2026. Interested candidates can apply on the official website of India Post GDS at indiapostgdsonline.gov.in by adding their personal details, educational qualifications and documents required. The India Post aims to fill 28,686 Gramin Dak Sevak positions across various positions such as Assistant Branch Postmaster (ABPM), Dak Sevak, and Branch Postmaster GDS Recruitment 2026: Important Dates GDS Recruitment 2026 Last date to apply: February 14, 2026 GDS Recruitment 2026 Last date to make the payment: February 16, 2026 GDS Recruitment 2026 Correction window: February 18 to 19, 2026 GDS Recruitment 2026: How to apply? Candidates need to follow the steps given below to apply for the recruitment. Step 1: Go to the official website of India Post GDS at indiapostgdsonline.gov.in. Step 2: Complete the registration process with basic details and get the username and password Step 3: After that, complete the online application, attach the required documents, pay, and submit. Step 4: Save the confirmation page to your computer and print it out for future use. Direct link to apply for India Post GDS Recruitment2026 GDS Recruitment 2026: Application Fees General / OBC - Rs 100/- SC / ST / PH - Rs 0/- All Female Candidates - Rs 0/- GDS Recruitment 2026: Vacancies Distribution Candidates can check out the state-wise distribution of the GDS Recruitment 2026: Andhra Pradesh: 1,060 Assam: 639 Bihar: 1,347 Chhattisgarh: 1,155 Delhi: 42 Gujarat: 1,830 Haryana: 270 Himachal Pradesh: 520 Jammu & Kashmir: 267 Jharkhand: 908 Karnataka: 1,023 Kerala: 1,691 Madhya Pradesh: 2,120 Maharashtra: 3,553 North Eastern: 1,014 Odisha: 1,191 Punjab: 262 Rajasthan: 634 Tamil Nadu: 2,009 Telangana: 609 Uttar Pradesh: 3,169 Uttarakhand: 445 West Bengal: 2,982 Total Vacancies: 28,740
ISL 2025-26: Focus On Consistency, Defensive Setup As Bengaluru FC Set Tone For The New Season
All India Football Federation: As they get ready for the season that starts on Saturday, former winners Bengaluru FC will continue to emphasise the club's core principles of consistency, defensive organisation, and a proactive attacking approach this season in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2025-26. The league was hurriedly arranged by the All India Football Federation (AIFF) on being prodded by the Supreme Court, as the federation engaged in legal battles over the rights to run the league and broadcast it. The club's preparations over the past weeks have centred on fitness and strengthening on-field chemistry within the squad, the club's top brass informed when Bengaluru FC addressed the media in their Season Opener Press Conference held at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Saturday. With this, the club set the tone for their upcoming Indian Super League (ISL) campaign. The players will be focused on the clubs strategic roadmap for the season, highlighting squad preparedness and overall objectives. Head Coach Renedy Singh and forward Ryan Williams spoke about the teams pre-season work, the mindset within the squad, and expectations heading into the opening fixture on 15 February against Sporting Club Delhi. The club emphasised its focus on consistency, defensive organisation, and a proactive attacking approach this season. Preparations over the past weeks have centred on fitness and strengthening on-field chemistry within the squad. Speaking about the teams build-up to the season and the approach going into the campaign, Renedy Singh stressed the importance of balance and focus. The players have worked very hard over the past few weeks and are fully prepared for the challenge ahead. Its a 13-match season, but our focus is on taking it one game at a time, starting from tomorrow. Football is about maintaining the right balance - we want to attack with intent but also defend as a unit. The whole team will contribute in both phases, and thats what I expect from the players, he said on Saturday. Sharing his thoughts on the squad environment and the excitement around the opener, Ryan Williams highlighted the mood within the camp. Theres a real sense of excitement in the group. Weve been waiting a long time to get back out there, especially in front of our fans, at home. The environment within the squad is very positive, and when youre happy and confident off the pitch, it reflects on the performances. Everyone is motivated and ready to give their best from the very first match, said Williams. The press conference also saw discussions around the importance of home support, key fixtures in the season, and the clubs long-term competitive targets. BFC Fixtures -- League Phase: February 2026 15 Feb: Bengaluru FC vs Sporting Club Delhi 7:30 PM (Sree Kanteerava Stadium) 22 Feb: Bengaluru FC vs NorthEast United FC 5:00 PM (Sree Kanteerava Stadium) 27 Feb: Bengaluru FC vs Punjab FC 7:30 PM (Sree Kanteerava Stadium) March 2026 7 Mar: Mohammedan SC vs Bengaluru FC 5:00 PM 14 Mar: Bengaluru FC vs Mohun Bagan Super Giant 7:30 PM (Sree Kanteerava Stadium) 22 Mar: Inter Kashi vs Bengaluru FC 7:30 PM April 2026 4 Apr: FC Goa vs Bengaluru FC 7:30 PM 11 Apr: Bengaluru FC vs Kerala Blasters FC 7:30 PM (Sree Kanteerava Stadium) 16 Apr: East Bengal FC vs Bengaluru FC 7:30 PM 25 Apr: Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai City FC 5:00 PM (Sree Kanteerava Stadium) May 2026 4 May: Odisha FC vs Bengaluru FC 7:30 PM May 2026 Also Read: Live Cricket Score TBD - Chennaiyin FC vs Bengaluru FC TBD Article Source: IANS
KCHR, NORKA-Roots to launch project to map migration profile of Keralites in Africa
The project aims to document, study, and preserve the historical and contemporary migration experiences of Keralites across African countries
Those opposing third term for Left trying to weaken the front, alleges P. Rajeeve
He alleged that this narrative was created by the Opposition to propagate an impression among the public that the Left should not be allowed to come back to power for the third consecutive time
Kerala writes to Centre to undertake feasibility study for RRTS
The State government has requested the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs to facilitate discussions with NCRTC, which implemented the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System, for developing a comprehensive RRTS framework
Sabarimala Gold Loss Case Probe in Final Stage, Says Kerala DGP
The Special Investigation Team is almost coming to the end of their investigation, Chandrasekhar added.
Patient escapes from mental health centre in Thrissur, attacks three before recaptured
The accused, identified as Suraj, 31, a Nepal native, had been brought to the Thrissur Mental Health Centre from Aluva
Significant rise in fire accidents in Kozhikode put rescue squads on toes
Latest data compiled by the rescue squads point out that around 160 fire outbreaks, including major and minor ones, were reported within the last 30 days in Kozhikode district.
Kerala Lottery Result Today Live: Karunya KR-742 Winning Numbers (14/02/2026) Full List
Kerala Lottery Result Today Live Updates: Here's full list of winning numbers for Karunya KR-742 lottery for Saturday, February 14.
SIR: Kerala MLA claims BJP targeting minority voters, will file complaint
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala MLA and Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) leader AKM Ashraf has made strong allegations against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing it of colluding with electoral officials to reject votes from the Muslim community. Speaking to reporters on Friday, February 13, the MLA appeared before the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) with those who claimed 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 .
Kerala: Two Elephant Tusks Worth Rs 2 crore Stolen From Pangode Army Camp
Preliminary assessments indicate the theft occurred after a DJ party at the camp the previous day. According to official records, the elephant tusks had been handed over to the Army by the government in 1929. Police are continuing their inquiry to identify those responsible and recover the stolen items
10-Month-Old Infant Declared Brain Dead Becomes Kerala's Youngest Organ Donor
A 10-month-old baby girl, who lost her life in a road accident, has become the youngest organ donor in Kerala, offering hope and healing to others even in death, officials said on Friday.
Suicide Note Claims Kerala Teen Was Distressed Over Korean Friend's Death
Shocking cyber trail details have surfaced in the death of 16-year-old Aditya in Chottanikkara, with investigators widening their probe to examine the role of a shadowy Instagram account allegedly targeting minors.
The Nagaland State Lottery Dear Narmada Saturday Morning Result will be announced today, February 14, 2026, at 1 PM. The first prize for this draw is an impressive 1 crore. FPJ is closely tracking the live updates of the Nagaland lottery results. If you have purchased a Nagaland State Lottery ticket, you can check the complete winner list and winning numbers here once the results are declared. You can view the results for the Dear Narmada Saturday Weekly Lottery, February 14, 2026, here: Official Websites to Check Nagaland State Lottery Results Players can check the Nagaland State Lottery lucky draw results on the official websites www.nagalandlotteries.com , www.lotterysambad.com and www.nagalandlotterysambad.com . These portals regularly update the winning numbers and provide the complete result list for each draw. Lottery is Legal in Only 13 States in India In India, playing the lottery is legal in 13 states. These include Kerala, Goa, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, West Bengal, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, Sikkim, Nagaland, and Mizoram. Among these, the Nagaland State Lottery and West Bengal State Lottery are considered the most popular and reputed because of their high prize money, with the first prize often reaching 1 crore. Lotteries in states like Sikkim, Nagaland, and West Bengal are also widely accessible since tickets can cost as little as 6, making them affordable for people from all walks of life while offering a chance to win big. The prizes of the Nagaland State Lottery are as follows: 1st Prize: Rs 1 Crore 2nd Prize: Rs 9,000 3rd Prize: Rs 450 4th Prize: Rs 250 5th Prize: Rs 120 Cons Prize: Rs 1,000 Nagaland State Lottery Result: February 13, 2026, 8 PM Live - Watch Streaming Of Winners List Of Dear Horizon Sambad Night Friday Weekly Draw Disclaimer: FPJ does not support or encourage playing the lottery. It's important to be careful because playing lotteries too much can be addictive and this involves financial risk. The information provided here is just to share updates and should not be seen as advice or encouragement to play.
Bisleri International, India’s leading packaged drinking water company has partnered with Edathala Grama Panchayat, and Green Worms Waste Management Private Limited for a door-to-door waste management and public awareness campaign. As part of Bisleri’s Bottles for Change initiative, the campaign is being rolled out across wards of the panchayat with the objective of strengthening waste management practices and reinforcing mandatory segregation at source at the household level. Bisleri, Edathala Gram Panchayat & Green Worms launch a community-led waste awareness drive under ‘Bottles for Change’ The initiative is also aligned with the Government of Kerala’s Malinya Muktha Keralam (Waste-Free Kerala) mission which supports efforts to reduce pressure on public dumping sites and promote sustainable local waste management systems. The campaign brings together the efforts of the local self-government, implementation partner Green Worms, and grassroots institutions including the Haritha Karma Sena and Kudumbashree units, who will lead field-level outreach and community engagement. Alongside the structured collection of plastic waste, the initiative places strong emphasis on sustained public interaction to encourage long-term behavioural change towards responsible waste disposal. Speaking on the initiative, Mr. K. Ganesh, Director – Sustainability & Corporate Affairs, Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd. , said, “ Building sustainable waste management systems requires long-term engagement, strong partnerships and active community participation. Through Bottles for Change, Bisleri continue to work closely with local bodies and organisations to strengthen segregation at source and enable households to participate meaningfully in the circular economy. This collaboration with the Edathala Panchayat, partnering with them lays the foundation for sustained environmental impact driven by collective action .” Highlighting the long-term vision of the initiative, Mr Mohammed Jamsheer, Managing Director, Green Worms Waste Management stated, “ Waste management is not merely a project; it is a culture. A clean Kerala can become a reality only when waste segregation becomes a habit in every household. By integrating CSR initiatives like Bisleri International’s ‘Bottles for Change’ with the dedicated efforts of the Haritha Karma Sena, Kudumashree we can create sustainable and lasting social change. The progress seen in Edathala reflects the strength of this collaborative approach .” The campaign began with an orientation session for elected representatives and Haritha Karma Sena members. The session focused on the principles of the plastic circular economy, global best practices in waste segregation, and the role of community participation in strengthening decentralised waste management systems. The week-long drive will sensitise households about source segregation of plastic reducing consumption, reusing, and recycling. The aim is to achieve measurable environmental outcomes, including large-scale collection of non-biodegradable waste and ensuring its diversion to recycling rather than landfills and oceans. Through Bottles for Change, Bisleri International partners with urban local bodies, state governments, and implementation agencies across India to advance responsible plastic waste management. The initiative combines public awareness, capacity building, and on-ground infrastructure to create scalable, community-led solutions. About Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd. With a legacy of over 50 years, Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd has grown to become one of the largest premium beverage businesses in India. Being the makers of the country's largest-selling packaged drinking water, Bisleri follows a stringent process of 114 quality tests and a 10-stage purification. It remains true to its core value of providing consumers with pure, safe and healthy water. Bisleri International has a strong presence with 128 operational plants and a robust distribution network of over 6,000 Distributors and 7,500 Distribution Trucks across India and UAE market. It offers a range of beverages that are produced for all occasions. Whether it is the promise of goodness, trust, and purity with Bisleri packaged drinking water, or a daily dose of health offered through Vedica Himalayan Spring Water. Besides, Bisleri International has ventured into fun-filled refreshments with a diverse range of carbonated drinks available in multiple flavours, such as Bisleri Limonata, Bisleri Rev, Bisleri Spyci Jeera, Bisleri Pop and Bisleri Soda. These Bisleri products are also available on the e-commerce platform - Bisleri@Doorstep. This D2C platform reassures customers that they will receive a safe and uninterrupted supply of their most trusted brand at their doorstep. www.bisleri.com .
A 76-year-old woman in Kerala courageously stopped a scooter rider from violating footpath rules. Her fearless act went viral and earned official recognition from the Kerala Motor Vehicle Department.
Kerala Lottery Result Today: Karunya KR-742 lottery result will be declared today, on Saturday, February 14. Check the live updates and full list of winning numbers from 3 pm.
Ten-month-old Alin Becomes Kerala's Youngest Organ Donor
Alin was declared brain dead on Wednesday afternoon after suffering serious injuries in a road accident in Kottayam on February 5
Think twice before picking a Will writer: How close relationships can complicate probate
Choosing a Will scribe carefully is crucial, especially if they are also a witness. While a close relative can draft a Will, it may lead to increased judicial scrutiny. A scribe can act as a witness if they intend to attest the testator's signature, a point clarified by the Kerala High Court.
CITU leader for govt. takeover of HMT Kalamassery unit
Two youths arrested for stealing mobile phone and withdrawing money through payment app
Idathavalam for pilgrims inaugurated in Thiruvananthapuram
Currently, work of six such facilities is progressing in the State
Cabinet nod for extending contract with NTPC Kayamkulam
10-Month-Old Becomes Keralas Youngest Organ Donor, Saves Multiple Lives
The 10-month-old child Alin Sherin Abraham, daughter of Mallappally natives of Pathanamthitta became brain dead following a road accident on February 5.
For millions of Indians, owning a home is the culmination of a lifetime of savings, sacrifice and hope. Yet, in a country where real estate has emerged as one of the most visibly thriving sectors, the dream of a secure roof over ones head is too often reduced to a nightmare of deception and despair. The recent sharp observations of the Supreme Court on the functioning of Real Estate Regulatory Authorities (RERAs) provide a fitting peg to examine how a mechanism meant to protect homebuyers has, in many places, failed them. Travel anywhere in India today, and the skyline tells a familiar story: high-rise apartment towers, gated villas and sprawling townships mushrooming not only in metropolitan cities but also in mofussil towns and even villages. State housing boards, once active builders of affordable housing, have largely retreated into the role of land developers, parceling out plots to private builders and housing societies. Newspapers and television channels are saturated with glossy advertisements promising world-class amenities and dream homes that appear irresistible to middle-class investors. The grim reality for homebuyers But the reality behind these promises is frequently grim. Homebuyers often find themselves the most exploited stakeholders in the real estate boom. There are countless ways in which they are cheated: poor construction quality masked by attractive brochures, discrepancies between promised and delivered built-up areas and post-possession assurances that vanish as quickly as they were made. In extreme cases, unscrupulous builders have sold the same flat to multiple buyers and absconded, leaving victims entangled in endless litigation. Equally alarming are instances where apartments are handed over without mandatory approvals from local self-government agencies. In Kerala, the Supreme Court had to order the demolition of five apartment complexes in Kochi that violated coastal regulations, wiping out the life savings of hundreds of families. RERA under scrutiny It was against such a backdrop that RERAs were established across states to regulate the sector, ensure transparency and provide speedy grievance redressal. However, the Supreme Courts remarks on Thursday in a case concerning Himachal Pradesh suggest that these authorities may be falling far short of their mandate. The Bench, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, observed that RERAs were doing nothing except facilitating defaulting builders and went so far as to say that the Court would not mind if the institution was abolished. The judges noted that the very people for whom RERA was created feel depressed, disgusted and disappointed by its ineffectiveness. This indictment is not merely a comment on one states authority; it raises troubling questions about the regulatory architecture governing Indias real estate sector. Reports of RERAs becoming post-retirement havens for bureaucrats, lacking technical expertise and empathy for homebuyers, only deepen public distrust. When institutions meant to deliver justice appear to side with violators, the erosion of faith is inevitable.
Chennithala serves privilege notice against Vasavan
The notice was served over contradictory and unrealistic replies in the Assembly regarding the amount spent by the Travancore Devaswom Board for the Global Ayyappa Sangam
Biennale Vibes, Budget Tours: Kerala Celebrates a Different Valentines Day
Across converted warehouses, courtyards and waterfront sites, pairs were seen exploring installations and attending screenings together
10 booked for alleged assault over parking dispute
Man held on charge of sexual abuse, cheating
Sewage pollution: PCB awaits court directive before initiating further steps
The Kerala State Pollution Control Board had earlier sent notices to 71 apartment complexes and commercial units located close to the Thevara-Perandoor and Edappally canals for not having STPs
One more e-waste facility in Kerala
The latest facility at Anakkara in Palakkad takes the number of such plants in the State to three
KIIFB in-principle nod for MC Road and Sabari Rail projects
A board meeting gives approval for providing funding to the tune of 5,217 crore for the four-laning of the Kesavadasapuram-Angamaly MC Road, 1,900 crore for the Angamaly-Erumely Sabari Rail project and 600 crore for the Aerospace Control Systems Complex proposed under KSpace among other key infra projects
Sabarimala gold theft case: Kerala HC dismisses bail plea of Pankaj Bhandari, CEO of Smart Creations
The Dwarapalaka idols and the door frames of the temple were taken to the firm for gold plating
Ivory theft from Pangode military establishment catches Forest department off guard
Forest department unaware of possession of ivory at military establishment. An investigation will be launched after receiving formal communication from authorities concerned, say officials
Two youths arrested for stealing mobile phone and withdrawing money through GPay
