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Masks, music and myth: Kummattis return for Onam
From Uthradam to Chathayam, colourful Kummattis transform the Thrissur city’s streets into a living celebration of folklore, faith and festive tradition
Onam feast is evolving in tune with the Keralite’s palate
From meat and fish in Malabar to new-age vegetarian dishes down south, the sadya, as it is popularly referred to, is changing with the times and getting costlier along the way.
Thieves abandon stolen bus after it gets stuck in mud near Koyilandy
The bus was reportedly stolen from Koyilandy bus stand and driven for about eight kilometres before getting stuck in roadside mud. The suspects abandoned the vehicle and fled.
Pandikot Pallam set to be declared local biodiversity heritage site
Pandikot Pallam, a biodiversity-rich wetland in Nileshwaram municipality, is home to Krishnakesara bispinosa, an extremely rare plant believed to have been recorded nowhere else in the world. Two other rare species, Rotala tulunadensis and Blyxa kasargodensis, have also been documented at the site.
Muthanga eviction was a bid to crush the Adivasi movement: Geethanandan
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Kochi wakes to Thiruvonam festivities
Kochi embraces the festive spirit as Onam celebrations gather pace; Thrikkakara temple draws visitors as Onam rituals continue; traffic police deploy additional personnel as festive crowds take to roads
Govt. notifies ‘Keralam’ as new name for State effective Tuesday
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Onam turnover of ₹422.17 crore highest in recent times: Supplyco Keralam
Subsidised items accounted for ₹153.49 crore and non-subsidised items ₹268.89 crore
Keralam govt. rolls back controversial decision to restore Punyam Poonkavanam project in Sabarimala
The government order apparently overlooked a court directive asking the Travancore Devaswom Board and the police to issue an advisory to Sabarimala pilgrims that the project was not part of the Police Bandobast Scheme from the Mandalam-Makaravilakku festival season of 2023-24
Safe Onam on the menu: Food Safety wing steps up vigilance on mass-catered sadyas
Food Safety wing began its Safe Onam initiative weeks ago, keeping an eye on vehicles carrying fruits, vegetables, milk and dairy products, edible oils, jaggery and other food items
Library blends festival traditions with AI
Held under the motto “Read, Think, Create AI,” the initiative was conducted in collaboration with the UKF College of Engineering and Technology, Paripally.
Controversy over not inviting local representatives on opening day of Neelakurinji blooming season in Keralam
Residents, local body representatives allege that the Forest department failed to invite or even inform them about the opening of the season; Chief Conservator of Forests clarifies that the event was merely an informal opening
Thiruvonathoni sets sail from Kattoor
Led by Anoop Narayana Bhattathiri of Mangattu Illam at Kumaranallur, the vessel began its journey from Kattoor around 6.30 pm
Unclaimed bodies push Kerala’s Thrissur MCH mortuary to the brink
Unclaimed bodies occupy almost all storage chambers; officials fear post-mortem services could be hit if the backlog continues
100 days of people-centric governance despite financial stress: Keralam Home Minister
Speaking at the inauguration of the Chavara constituency MLA office for Forest, Wildlife, and Skill Development Minister Shibu Baby John, he reaffirmed the cabinet’s commitment to delivering all entitled benefits to common citizens
KGMOA decides not to cooperate with the working arrangement proposed in Kollam district
The association is demanding that the government establish clear guidelines and adequately staff hospitals before implementing round-the-clock services, underlining the urgent need for a more robust healthcare infrastructure.
Thampu launches tribal rights campaign in Attappady
The campaign began on August 9 marking the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. It will conclude on September 13.
Member of erstwhile Cochin royal family presented with Uthrada Kizhi
Assembly Speaker Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan presented the Kizhi, containing ₹1,001, to Thampuratti at a ceremony held at Vayaskara Kovilakam