Everything you need to know about Kottayam North: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Kottayam North: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Thiruvananthapuram, May 11 (IANS) With two cabinet ministers quitting in the wake of scandals, there is likelihood that Kerala, which currently has eight members in the cabinet, could get a ninth one.
Thiruvananthapuram, May 9 (IANS) Union Defence Minister A.K. Antony should try and involve himself more in the Congress' affairs in Kerala, state party president Ramesh Chennithala said Thursday.
Kottayam (Kerala), May 8 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi is no match for Rahul Gandhi, a Kerala state Congress leader said here Wednesday after the BJP was routed in the May 5 Karnataka assembly polls.
Islamabad, April 23 (IANS) The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is looking at a Waziristan-based terror group's link with the two brothers suspected of the deadly Boston bombings, a media report said.
Panaji, April 22 (IANS) For couples who love the Goa monsoon, the tourism authorities here have now offered a "beach-bumming" experience in the rain.
London, April 20 (IANS) Prince Harry will take part in a race to the South Pole as member of a team of wounded British servicemen and women, a media report said.
Thiruvananthapuram, April 15 (IANS) Thanks to the efforts of the Kerala Lalithakala Akademi, Kottayam is all set to be transformed into a mural city as 350 painters from across the country will participate in the project.
Thiruvananthapuram, April 5 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy Friday asked the opposition Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) not to "politicise" family issues, warning it of a "heavy price".
Thiruvananthapuram, March 31 (IANS) Christians in Kerala were in a celebratory mood Easter Sunday, returning to non-vegetarian fare and normal diet after the 40-day observance of Lent.
Washington, March 24 (ANI): A Catholic primary school in Australia has come out with a new classroom design, which look more like the Star Trek ship Enterprise than a traditional school setting, to help educate a new generation of smart students.
Thiruvananthapuram, March 22 (IANS) With Easter Sunday fast approaching, it's a mixed bag for Christians as most of them will be in a pensive mood starting Palm Sunday till Easter Sunday, when things brighten up.
Washington, March 19 (ANI): Data from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory point to the origin of a famous supernova, discovered in 1604 by Johannes Kepler.
New Delhi, Mar 17 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee has said that the conduct of the media should be above board and the highest standards of ethics should be professed always.
Thiruvananthapuram, March 16 (IANS) Debutant director Ameen Jowhar's "Kanaa Paadam", is set to soon hit the screens.
Kottayam (Kerala), March 16 (IANS) Media must maintain ethics and its conduct should be correct, President Pranab Mukherjee said here Saturday.
Thiruvananthapuram, Mar 1 (IANS) Kerala politics, in a constant state of churning, have got more embroiled with Kerala Congress-Mani chief K.M. Mani suggesting that there were no permanent allies in coalition politics.
Kottayam (Kerala), Feb 22 (IANS) The victim in the infamous Suryanelli sex case Friday filed a new complaint against Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman P.J. Kurien, whom she has accused of being among those who exploited her.
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 22 (IANS) Prithviraj and Rima Kallingal bagged the best actor and actress awards, respectively, at the Kerala State Film Awards 2012 announced here Friday.
New Delhi, Feb. 18 (ANI): Women's rights activists and politicians on Monday expressed their strong protest and ire over Congress leader and Member of Parliament from Kunnur Lok Sabha constituency, K. Sudhakaran's, alleged sexist remark about the Suryanelli gangrape case victim.
Kottayam (Kerala), Feb 5 (IANS) Putting the Arab uprisings into categories such as "democratic revolutions" or "Islamist revolutions" leads "to distorted expectations and understandings" about the issue, according to an expert.
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 3 (IANS) With six full-fledged 24X7 news channels and four other channels that beam news for long spells each day, the most sought-after topic these days on TV in Kerala is the infamous Suryanelli sex case.
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 29 (IANS) It was a free for all Tuesday in the war of words between the Congress and the Nair Service Society (NSS), a social movement of the Hindu Nair community in the state.
Kolkata, Jan 7 (IANS) Energy efficient chulhas (stoves), alternative fuel sources, refrigerators that run without electricity and green buildings -- young innovators at the Children's Science Congress showcased an environment-friendly India Monday.
Kottayam (Kerala), Jan 2 (IANS) The government would ensure that the maximum punishment was handed to those accused of raping a 23-year-old woman who died of her injuries 13 days later, Defence Minister A.K. Antony said here Wednesday.
Kottayam (Kerala), Jan 1 (IANS) With the Nair Service Society (NSS), the social organisation of Hindu Nairs, preparing to appoint their members as temple priests, this vocation may no longer be the prerogative of Brahmins, an NSS official said here Tuesday.
Chennai, Dec 25 (IANS) Believe it or not but 2012 has sounded the death knell for hero-worshipping scripts. Out of the 423 films released to date in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam, the most successful have been the ones sans any superstar or mega budget.
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Some of the rarest archaeological finds in India in the past half a century - including one dating back 1.5 million years - will be on display at a month-long exhibition starting here Wednesday.
Thiruvanathapuram, Dec 22 (IANS) Suresh Achu, who has carved a niche for himself in the advertising world, is set to weild the megaphone for Malayalam movie "Pottaas Bomb".
Manipal, Dec 21 (IANS) Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam scored a narrow seven-run win over SRM, Chennai in the South Zone Inter-University Cricket tournament at the MIT ground here Friday.
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 10 (IANS) The first signs that Christmas is around the corner in Kerala comes in early December, when the mercury dips slightly. That's when the morning stroll becomes a pleasant experience.
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 16 (IANS) The Kerala State Biodiversity Board (KSBB) Friday sought that the government ban flood plain fishery in the monsoon.
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 13 (IANS) Except for being a public holiday Tuesday on account of Diwali, by and large the festival of lights is an event that has little celebrations in Kerala, unlike in neighbouring states.
Kottayam (Kerala), Nov 12 (IANS) Kerala state Congress chief Ramesh Chennithala Monday categorically denied the possibility of his joining the party-led coalition government's cabinet.
Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 10 (IANS) A survey on the scheduled castes (SC) in Kerala has revealed that of the 5.58 lakh families, 25,408 have no home or land of their own.
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 24 (IANS) Thousands of tiny tots took the first step into the world of letters, through the ceremony called 'Vidyarambham' (beginning of knowledge) when they wrote the first letters of the Malayalam alphabet on sand or rice with the help of academics, litterateurs, teachers and politicians Wednesday.
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 6 (IANS) A Kerala High Court observation that the government should consider banning toddy had ruffled feathers in a state where many consider it a "health drink". With the court now reluctantly accepting that a ban was not feasible, it's cheers once again.
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 6 (IANS) A Kerala High Court observation that the government should consider banning toddy had ruffled feathers in a state where many consider it a "health drink". With the court now reluctantly accepting that a ban was not feasible, it's cheers once again.
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 22 (IANS) The speed at which Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy moves and works has finally taken a toll on his health and has virtually grounded him. His family members and aides say he is in great pain following his casual approach to an old injury.
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 18 (IANS) After the huge success of Emerging Kerala, an investor conference organised in Kochi, Chief Minister Oommen Chandy Tuesday announced a global agriculture meet next year to improve farm practices in the state and encourage plantation and organic farming.
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 10 (IANS) Former Kerala chief minister and CPI-M leader V.S. Achuthanandan Monday seemed set to defy his party's decision not to oppose the Kudankulam nuclear power plant project and was planning to visit the project site in Tamil Nadu.
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 2 (IANS) A section of the laity at the St. George Orthodox Syrian Cathedral in the capital city are up in arms following what they term "a violation" which took place when Communist Party of India-Marxist politburo member Kodiyeri Balakrishnan walked up to the altar to greet the bishop.
Kottayam, Aug 23 (IANS) Experts Thursday diffused explosive substances including a detonator found in a tiffin box near a railway track about 30 km from here in Kerala, police said.
Washington, August 21 (ANI): Hilary Swank's representative has confirmed that the actress and her agent John Campisi, who had been dating for the past 5 years, have now officially ended their relationship, after splitting in May.
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 18 (IANS) Onam, Kerala's famous harvest festival, will be celebrated this year from August 26.
New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) Venu Rajamony, an Indian Foreign Service officer, who has served in Indian missions in Beijing, Washington and Geneva, Thursday assumed charge as the press secretary to President Pranab Mukherjee.
Thiruvananthapuram, July 28 (IANS) V.N. Rajasekharan Pillai, former vice chancellor of the Indira Gandhi National Open University who is facing a CBI probe for alleged graft, Saturday denied wrongdoing in the university's tie-up with other institutions.
New Delhi, July 27 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday registered a case against former Vice-Chancellor (V-C) of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Rajshekharan Pillai, on charges of corruption.
Thiruvananthapuram, July 5 (IANS) Indian shooting coach Sunny Thomas is excited as he and his team is all set to leave for the London Olympics.
Thiruvananthapuram, June 22 (IANS) In a rare show of political unity, the Kerala assembly Friday censured erring banks that refuse to sanction educational loans.
Thiruvananthapuram, June 14 (IANS) Signalling the first Chinese investments in Kerala, Kottayam-based rubber products manufacturer TJP Group has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Jingdong Rubber Company for two joint ventures.
Thiruvananthapuram, June 6 (IANS) Rains lashed the Kerala capital Wednesday, disappointing hundreds of school children and others here who could not have a clear view of Venus's transit across the Sun. The southwest monsoon which hit the state Tuesday is gathering strength, officials said.
Thiruvananthapuram, June 4 (IANS) A record 350,000 students in Kerala began a new term Monday as schools across the state re-opened after a two-month break.
Abu Dhabi, May 19 (IANS) A 27-year-old woman from India's Kerala state allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself in Al Ain city in Abu Dhabi.
Washington, May 18 (IANS) Imagine a giant turtle the size of an average car with a shell large enough to double as a kiddie pool.
Pyongyang, May 18 (ANI): North Korea has resumed construction work on a light water reactor in a move to support its nuclear programme, according to a United States institute.
Al Ain (Abu Dhabi), May 18 (ANI): A young mother, who hailed from Kottayam in the South Indian state of Kerala committed suicide by hanging herself after sending her six-year-old daughter and her son to buy groceries, leaving her family baffled.
Researchers have found that a drug derived from the saliva of a monster lizard has an ability to reduce the craving for food, including chocolate.
Stockholm, May 16 (IANS) A drug derived from the saliva of a monster lizard reduces the craving for food, including chocolate, said researchers after testing it successfully on rats.
Washington, May 16 (ANI): A drug made from the saliva of the Gila monster lizard has been found effective in reducing cravings for food.
London, May 13 (ANI): Prince Harry has now set his sights on conquering the South Pole, after he got a taste for adventure from his four-day trek across the Arctic.
London, May 10 (IANS) A British helicopter Thursday crashed into the North Sea off Scotland but all 16 people on board are safe, an officer said.
Washington, May 8 (IANS) "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel", the all-star comedy set in India's Rajasthan state, generated a strong opening in North America as it debuted in limited release.
Washington, May 7 (ANI): There may be new found hope for patients whose eyesight is threatened when medicine injected directly into the eyes is unsuccessful in causing abnormal blood vessels to recede.
Thiruvananthapuram, May 6 (IANS) Fahad Fazil, the latest heartthrob in the Malayalam film industry, has played down his disastrous debut despite being launched by his illustrious father Fazil in 2001, saying the failure was his and not that of his father.
Kottayam, May 6 (IANS) The standoff between Kerala Water Resources Minister P.J. Joseph and Justice (retd) K.T. Thomas, a member of the apex court appointed expert committee that studied the safety of 119-year-old Mullaperiyar Dam, continues with the former reiterating that the latter was a state government nominee and should have stood up for its demand for building a new dam.
Washington, May 4 (ANI): Researchers at the University of Bonn in Germany believe they have unlocked the answer to the North Star's decreasing mass.
Washington, May 4 (ANI): Fraunhofer IMS researchers have developed special 3D sensors for aerial surveillance drones to ensure flawless aerobatics and prevent collisions.
London, May 3 (ANI): In an attempt to understand how plants around the world will act in a warming climate, researchers have depended increasingly on experiments that measure how they respond to artificial warming.
Washington, May 1 (IANS) Terrorism was not dead and Pakistan remains its hotbed, said American analysts amid a political row over the alleged politicisation of the dramatic raid that killed Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden a year ago.
Washington, May 1 (IANS) Amid a political row over the alleged politicisation of the dramatic raid that killed Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden a year ago, American analysts agree that terrorism was not dead and Pakistan remains its hotbed.
Washington, May 1 (IANS) Amid a political row over the alleged politicisation of the dramatic raid that killed terror mastermind Osama bin Laden a year ago, American analysts agree that terrorism was not dead and Pakistan remains its hotbed.
Washington/North Charleston, April 28 (IANS) The first of four Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft for Air India to be assembled in South Carolina, a state governed by Indian American Nikki Haley, has rolled out of final assembly with great fanfare.
Washington, April 24 (IANS) The White House has accused China of supplying North Korea with technology for a missile launcher that was showcased in a military parade in Pyongyang last week.
Washington, April 18 (ANI): People who are addicted to opioids had the highest risk of death when compared with rates for alcohol and other drugs, say researchers.
Moscow, April 18 (IANS/RIA Novosti) North Korea will continue further development of its aerospace technologies, including a satellite programme, despite the UN Security Council condemnation, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said.
London, April 14 (IANS) Britain is bracing for another bout of Arctic weather over the next few days with temperatures plunging to their lowest since Christmas.
Washington, April 14 (ANI): European and North American black scavenger flies - also called dung flies as their larvae develop in the faeces of vertebrates and thus break them down - belong to the same species, but they strongly differ in mating behaviour and SSD.
Moscow, April 14 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Norwegian explorer Borge Ousland and his bride Helge became the first couple ever to get married at the North Pole.
United Nations, April 13 (IANS) The UN Security Council Friday deplored the satellite launch by North Korea, which it said violated the council's resolutions banning Pyongyang from using ballistic technology, a top official said.
Washington, Apr 12 (ANI): US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has reveled how she and the fellow White House officials were so astonished while watching live footage of the operation that killed Osama bin Laden that they "could not breathe for 30-35 minutes."
A recent study has revealed that, taking two servings of soy daily can reduce the frequency and intensity of hot flashes to 26 percent. The findings were concluded with the review of 19 earlier studies examining over 1,200 women.
Thiruvananthapuram, April 6 (IANS) Christians across Kerala observed Good Friday across churches, and like every year three important rituals remained unchanged.
Thiruvananthapuram, April 5 (IANS) With just two days left for Easter, Christians in the state are geared up for the celebrations.
London, April 2 (IANS) Poor quality of rivets holding the Titanic's hull together may have come loose after colliding with an iceberg, sinking the ship a century ago, a study says.
Washington, Apr 2 (ANI): It may be no accident when doctors observe how patients suffering from both breast cancer and arthritis apparently have more aggressive cancer, a new study including Indian origin researchers has suggested.
Thiruvananthapuram, April 1 (IANS) Palm Sunday has ushered in Passion Week for devout Christians all over Kerala who are set to participate in the rituals that the holy week brings.
Thiruvananthapuram, March 30 (IANS) Almost 90 percent of households in Kerala have telephone connections (land line or mobile) in 2011, a staggering rise over the 19.1 percent in 2001, according to the house listing and housing Census conducted ahead of the Census 2011.
London, Mar 27 (ANI): A man was left with the tip of a pool cue stuck in his brain after he pierced his eye when he slipped during a game.
Thiruvananthapuram, March 26 (IANS) Newspaper readers in India's most literate state have taken up distribution of newspapers in many places in the wake of the week-old strike by newspaper agents.
Seoul, Mar 26 (ANI): U.S President Barack Obama has 'challenged' North Korean leaders 'to have the courage to pursue peace' while warning of the wrath of the world if they don't.
Kochi, March 24 (IANS) The grand old man of Malayalam films Jose Prakash passed away Saturday afternoon at a private hospital here, family sources said.
Islamabad, Mar 7 (ANI): One of Al Qaeda's main operational commanders and the chief of the Harkatul Jihad al-Islami (HJI), Muhammad Ilyas Kashmiri, who was reported to have been killed in a US drone attack in South Waziristan last year, is reportedly still alive.
Washington, Mar.2 (ANI): A senior North Korean nuclear negotiator will attend a security conference at New York's Syracuse University.
Washington, Mar.2 (ANI): A senior North Korean nuclear negotiator will attend a security conference at New York's Syracuse University.
New Delhi, Mar 1 (ANI): President Pratibha Devisingh Patil on Thursday condoled the passing away of prominent Kerala social activist P.K. Narayana Panicker.
New Delhi, Mar 1 (ANI): President Pratibha Devisingh Patil on Thursday condoled the passing away of prominent Kerala social activist P.K. Narayana Panicker.
Washington, Feb 29 (ANI): Archaeological examination of an intact first century tomb in Jerusalem has revealed a set of limestone Jewish ossuaries or "bone boxes" that are engraved with a rare Greek inscription and a unique iconographic image that the scholars involved identify as distinctly Christian.
Washington, Feb 29 (ANI): Archaeological examination of an intact first century tomb in Jerusalem has revealed a set of limestone Jewish ossuaries or "bone boxes" that are engraved with a rare Greek inscription and a unique iconographic image that the scholars involved identify as distinctly Christian.
Washington, Feb 28 (ANI): After 35 years, researchers have recreated a giant fossil penguin that inhabited New Zealand nearly 25 million years ago, thus shedding new light on the prehistoric penguin diversity.
Washington, Feb 23 (ANI): An inexplicable cycle of booms and busts in marine biodiversity over the past 500 million years could be tied to a periodic uplifting of the world's continents, researchers say.
