Kannur district maintains a narrow lead in the Kerala State School Arts Festival overall standings with 955 points. Thrissur and Palakkad follow closely behind as the event prepares for its grand finale ceremony.
Prashant Sajanikar reveals new initiatives at PIFF to boost film ecosystem with free locations, rental concessions, and single-window permissions.
Forest officials successfully captured a stray leopard using a cage trap in Palakkad, Kerala. The same leopard was seen in a viral video attacking a Rottweiler dog earlier.
Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil was remanded to Mavelikara special jail after his police custody ended. The SIT presented him before a magistrate on a court holiday.
IIT Palakkad sees sharp rise in student preferences across all engineering branches. Data Science records highest growth at 24%, while Civil Engineering crosses 10,000-choice mark.
Palakkad district health officials warn residents about rising hepatitis A cases. They advise precautions during festivals and provide details on symptoms, transmission, and free treatment.
A recent study finds elevated sodium, potassium, and fluoride levels in groundwater samples from Palakkad's Chittur region, raising concerns for drinking and agricultural use.
The special investigation team will move court to seek custody of Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkoottahil for evidence gathering in a sexual assault case. The MLA remains in judicial custody.
Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil was arrested late Saturday in a third rape case following CM Pinarayi Vijayan's urgent intervention. The secret operation aimed to prevent the accused from evading arrest. Read for details.
Members of Karnataka's Chalanachitra Academy allege prolonged inactivity, diverted funds, and stalled events, raising concerns about its future. Read the full report.
CPI(M) MLA Rahul Mamkootathil remanded to 14-day judicial custody in Palakkad. BJP and DYFI launch protests over the arrest. Get the latest updates on this political clash in Kerala.
Expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil arrested from a Palakkad hotel in a new rape and forced abortion case. This marks the third such allegation against the former Youth Congress leader.
Expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil arrested in Palakkad over a third sexual assault case. He was taken from a hotel and is in Pathanamthitta police custody. Read the latest developments.
Expelled Congress legislator Rahul Mamkootathil was arrested from a Palakkad hotel in a fresh sexual assault case. He was taken to Pathanamthitta for legal proceedings. Read the latest updates.
Expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil was taken into custody in a Palakkad sexual assault case. He faces multiple allegations, including rape and forced abortion. Read the full details.
Rajya Sabha MP Kamal Haasan urges a 'principled relook' at CBFC's certification, demanding transparency and timely clearances. Read his full statement on the issue impacting Tamil cinema.
Veteran actor Kamal Haasan urges film industry unity for constructive dialogue with government to safeguard artistic freedom and review certification norms. Read more.
Veteran actor Kamal Haasan calls for a principled review of CBFC certification, citing threats to creative freedom and livelihoods, following the 'Jana Nayagan' controversy. Read his full statement.
Gujarat filmmaker OmGuru's short film 'Gamdhani' wins Best Short Film at Roshni International Film Festival 2023. Explore how this minimalist masterpiece captures human relationships.
Renowned filmmaker Muzaffar Ali donates a 35mm print of 'Anjuman' to NFDC-NFAI for preservation under the National Film Heritage Mission, highlighting efforts to save India's cinematic legacy.
A stepmother in Kerala's Palakkad district was arrested for allegedly burning her stepchild's private parts with a hot spatula as punishment for bedwetting. The incident came to light after an Anganwadi teacher noticed the girl's distress.
The husband of a survivor, who filed a sexual exploitation complaint against Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, demands justice. He alleges inaction despite complaints to CM and police chief. #Kerala #Justice
A Palakkad schoolteacher is suspended for allegedly giving liquor to a Class VI student and sexually assaulting him. The school manager faces disqualification for suppressing the crime. Read the full report.
Kerala High Court sets aside a man's externment order, ruling it restricts free movement and violates fundamental rights. The court mandates strict scrutiny before invoking such extreme measures.
Actor Rajesh Madhavan's first film as director, 'Pennum Porattum', set for theatrical release on February 6. The fantasy-social drama features over 100 newcomers and has already won festival acclaim.
Vinodhini, a Palakkad girl who lost her arm to alleged medical negligence, finally receives a prosthetic limb. The Kerala government and opposition leader V.D. Satheesan ensured funding and support. Read the full story.
Kerala government finally includes Vinodhini in sponsorship scheme for prosthetic arm after alleged medical negligence led to amputation. Read the full story of her family's struggle.
A school teacher in Palakkad's Malampuzha was arrested for allegedly forcing a student to consume liquor and sexually harassing him. The case was registered under the POCSO Act.
The survivor in the Rahul Mamkootathil case alleges right-wing commentator Rahul Easwar violated bail terms by targeting her family. Police to investigate. #Kerala #LawAndOrder
A school teacher in Kerala's Palakkad has been arrested for sexually harassing a minor boy. The incident came to light after the victim confided in a friend. Read the full report.