Tharoor is a tharavadi Nair, capable of becoming PM, Chennithala behind defeat of Congress, says Sukumaran Nair

Tharoor is a tharavadi Nair, capable of becoming PM, Chennithala behind defeat of Congress, says Sukumaran Nair

KOTTAYAM: NSS General Secretary G Sukumaran Nair said Congress leader Shashi Tharoor is capable to become the Prime Minister. In an interview to a media, he clarified that Tharoor is a tharavadi Nair. Tharoor is capable to become the Prime Minister but what could be done if his colleagues will not let that happen. He […]

Fear grips, no longer to make food for arts festival, says Pazhayidom Mohanan Namboothiri

Fear grips, no longer to make food for arts festival, says Pazhayidom Mohanan Namboothiri

KOZHIKODE: Discussions on the dishes prepared in Oottupura stood ahead of the programme on the stages at the Kozhikode Arts Festival this time. To serve non-veg food along with veg food to children and only Mohanan Namboothiri given permission to prepare food were all discussed. Soon after the controversy, Mohanan Namboothiri has made it clear […]

Intelligence report finds lapse on part of hospital where Anjusree first sought treatment

Intelligence report finds lapse on part of hospital where Anjusree first sought treatment

KASARGOD: An intelligence report said there has been a lapse from the private hospital where Anjusree first sought treatment in the case of her death due to food poisoning. The report said the hospital authorities did not inform the health department about the food poisoning despite treating twice. Anjusree suffered from physical discomfort after consuming […]

Bird flu: Health department advises caution, care should be taken and no need to worry, says Veena George

Bird flu: Health department advises caution, care should be taken and no need to worry, says Veena George

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Health Minister Veena George said that in case of suspected bird flu in some areas of the state, districts have been advised to be cautious. Care should be taken and there is no need to worry. Prior precautions are necessary to prevent bird flu from infecting humans. Everyone should follow the guidelines of the […]

Government mulling to limit compassionate appointments; appointment only if dependent accepts job within a year

Government mulling to limit compassionate appointments; appointment only if dependent accepts job within a year

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The government is planning to limit compassionate appointments only to dependants who agree to accept appointments within one year of the death of government officials. The Chief Secretary level committee has recommended paying Rs 10 lakh as one-time compensation to those applicants who are unable to do so. As per the High Court order, […]

‘Governor and government are one, thanks to CM and Governor for helping me to return’, responds Saji Cherian

‘Governor and government are one, thanks to CM and Governor for helping me to return’, responds Saji Cherian

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Minister Saji Cherian said that he has love and respect for Governor Arif Mohammad Khan. He was talking to the media after the swearing-in ceremony. “There are some political differences with the governor. The Governor and the government are one. Governor is a senior leader. So naturally, a stance which helps everyone to work […]

Free drinking water in theatres; theatre owners will run cafeterias directly

Free drinking water in theatres; theatre owners will run cafeterias directly

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Film Exhibitors United Organization of Kerala (FEUOK), the association of theatre owners, announced that all theatres in the state will offer free drinking water to moviegoers. The theatre owners can set up drinking water cans or kiosks. The action comes in the wake of the Supreme Court verdict that the theater owners are liable […]

Policy address by end of this month, Governor softens tone

Policy address by end of this month, Governor softens tone

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The state government informed Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Wednesday that the legislative session ended on December 13 after the Governor consented to Saji Cheriyan becoming a minister. The Governor signed the file regarding the cabinet decision last night. With this, it is certain that the New Year session starting later this month will […]

Poet and lyricist Beeyar Prasad passes away

Poet and lyricist Beeyar Prasad passes away

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Poet and lyricist Beeyar Prasad (61) passed away. He was under treatment for quite some time. He belongs to Mankombu in Alappuzha. He was admitted to the hospital last November following cerebral hemorrhage. He is also a dramatist and an orator. Prasad was one of the early television anchors. He became a film lyricist […]