Everything you need to know about Kottayam South: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Kottayam South: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Thiruvananthapuram, May 20 (IANS) A Kerala church has asked its followers not to use Chinese made coffins, saying they are not environment friendly.
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.
Colombo, May 8 (IANS) The first quarter results of tourism for the year show the lowest quarterly growth since 2011, bringing in a total of 288,798 tourists to Sri Lanka, latest data showed here Wednesday.
United Nations, April 24 (IANS) Changes in world order since the turn of the century -- including greater political stability in Africa and a bumper crop of commodities -- if handled right, provide an opportunity for Africa to become "a global economic power", said a UN report.
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, 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.
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.
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.
New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) The combined output of BRICS countries will surpass the aggregate GDP of the US, Canada and other European nations by 2020, a UN report said Friday.
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.
Johannesburg, Feb 28 (ANI): Cricket South Africa (CSA) bid farewell to acting CEO Jacques Faul on Thursday, thanking him for his contribution to the game and helping them during what they termed as a 'difficult period' for the Proteas cricket.
Rio de Janeiro, Feb 28 (IANS) Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff has said the government seeks to boost total investment to 25 percent of gross domestic product (GDP).
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.
Kottayam, Feb 1 (IANS) Kerala might be amongst the most literate states in the country, but when it comes to empathy, it is far from being a leader. The fate of the family of the victim of the infamous Suryanelli sex case mirrors the callousness of society here.
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.
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) A bangle that claims to cure ailments like acidity and arthritis, purifies water and even protects people from harmful cellphone radiation was launched here Friday.
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.
Madrid, Dec 27 (IANS/EFE) Spain's arms exports fell 43.7 percent in the first half of the year compared with the same period in 2011, the Industry Ministry said in a report released Wednesday.
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.
Manipal, Dec 24 (IANS) After a superb double-century against KLEF University, Vaddeswaram in a first round match, Arjun Hoysala continued his good performance in the South Zone University Cricket Tournament Monday.
Manipal, Dec 23 (IANS) Hosts Manipal University moved up in the South Zone Inter-University Cricket Tournament with a massive 317-run win over NLSI, Bangalore at the Manipal Institute of Technology ground here Sunday.
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.
New Delhi, Nov 13 (IANS) South Africa is the focus country at the 32nd India International Trade Fair (IITF) opening here Wednesday with more than 6,000 exhibitors from India and abroad.
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.
New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) Indian fashion designers Rocky S and Neeta Lulla will participate in the South Asia Trade Fair (SATF) 2013 being held in Spain.
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.
Sydney, Oct 10 (ANI): A 'behind-closed-doors' battle for control of the Internet is likely to put 'government handcuffs' on the web, and threatens to end a free and open internet, it has emerged.
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.
Washington, September 2 (ANI): A new psychology study from The University of Texas at Austin has revealed that reliance on supernatural explanations for major life events, such as death and illness, often increases rather than declines with age.
Washington, Aug 31 (IANS) Reliance on supernatural explanations for death and illness grows rather than declines with age, according to a new psychology study.
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.
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 18 (IANS) Onam, Kerala's famous harvest festival, will be celebrated this year from August 26.
Sydney, August 14 (ANI): The Bill 'n' Melinda Gates Foundation has bought about 200 litres of fake poo to trial out revolutionary new toilets designed to function without electricity or plumbing.
Athens, Aug 9 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Two flesh-eating piranha fish have been caught in a river separating Turkey from Greece.
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.
London, June 22 (ANI): Italy striker has landed in another race controversy after an Italian politician posted a photoshopped image of the fiery striker, as a cabbage-picker.
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.
London, June 13 (ANI): The Falkland Islands will hold a referendum on whether to remain British in a bid to send a clear 'hands off' message to Argentina.
Seoul (S.Korea), June 13 (Xinhua-ANI): U.S. automaker Chrysler Group planned to recall 1,085 sedans in South Korea for a defective electrical wiring, the transportation ministry said Wednesday.
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.
Colombo, May 21 (Xinhua-ANI): Over 200 minority Tamil prisoners in Sri Lanka, most of them former Tamil Tiger rebels, continued a hunger strike for the fifth day on Monday, officials said.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kottayam, Aug 30 (ANI): President Pratibha Devisingh Patil on Tuesday said that greater priority should be given for channelising the energies of the country's youth for the welfare of humanity and for creating peace and harmony.
Washington, May 27(ANI): Pakistan has been using its nuclear umbrella to protect militant organisations like the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), which is the "most lethal terrorist group operating in and from South Asia," an expert on extremist groups in South Asia has told the US Senate.
Thiruvananthapuram, May 24 (ANI): Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy has promised that all Below Poverty Line (BPL) families in the state will be given rice at one rupee per kilogram from September.
Thiruvananthapuram, May 23 (ANI): Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy will expand his Cabinet with the induction of 13 ministers here today.
New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy held discussions with Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Friday and submitted a draft list of lawmakers likely to be included as ministers in the Congress led UDF government in the state.
Thiruvananthapuram, May 18 (ANI): Congress veteran Oommen Chandy was on Wednesday sworn in as the Chief Minister of Kerala.
Thiruvananthapuram, May 18 (ANI): Congress veteran Oommen Chandy will be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Kerala today.
Thiruvananthapuram, May 17 (ANI): Congress veteran Oommen Chandy will be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Kerala on Wednesday
Thiruvananthapuram, May 15 (ANI): Congress veteran Oommen Chandy is all set to become the next chief minister of Kerala and lead the United Democratic Front (UDF) Government.
Kottayam (Kerala), Apr 17 (ANI): Expressing displeasure over permission granted to women in Maharashtra to enter the sanctum sanctorum of the Sri Mahalakshmi temple, residents of Kerala's Kottayam town said such the practice is a violation of traditional customs.
Kottayam (Kerala), Apr 9(ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Saturday assured to root out corruption from his administration, saying that the Congress party has always worked for a clean and honest government.
New Delhi, Mar 21 (ANI): A high-level scrutiny committee of the Congress party will meet here this evening to finalise its candidates for the upcoming assembly polls in Kerala.
Tokyo, Mar 6(ANI): Japan Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara has reportedly decided to resign after becoming embroiled in an illegal political donation scandal.
Canberra, Feb 16 (ANI): Australian Resource Minister Martin Ferguson has said that the Labor party needs to allow "flexibility and discretion" to its current uranium sales policy, so that the metallic chemical elements could be exported to India.
Washington, Oct 5 (ANI): Researchers at the Christian-Albrechts- Universitat zu Kiel (CAU) showed that biodiversity decreases towards the poles almost everywhere in the world, except along the South American Pacific coast.
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 4 (ANI): Information and Broadcasting Minister Ambika Soni will arrive here on Saturday on a two-day visit to the State, where she is expected to review the functioning of all media units of Information and Broadcasting in Kerala to evolve a road map for overall improvement and development.
Kottayam (Kerala), Sep 2 (ANI): Debutant Kerala film director Kaithapram Damodaran Namboothiri has dropped Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Asif from the cast of his movie following his alleged role in a match fixing scandal in England.
Kottayam (Kerala), July 12 (ANI): The rubber farmers in Kerala's Kottayam District are in high spirits following the increase in rubber price up to Rs 182 per kilogram.
Kottayam (Kerala), July 12 (ANI): Rubber farmers in Kerala's Kottayam District are in high spirits after the price of rubber shot up to Rs.182 per kilogram.
Brussels (Belgium), June 8 (ANI): A Pakistani national Member of the European Parliament, Sajjad Karim, has said that the talks held between Pakistan and European Union (EU) failed to meet expectations.
New York, April 29 (ANI): The nutria - a giant, semi-aquatic rat is said to be coming back into fashion as a 'responsible' way to wear real fur.
London, Apr 27(ANI): A South Korean mountaineer has made history in the Himalayas by becoming the first woman to scale the world's 14 highest mountains
Kottayam (Kerala), March 23 (ANI): At least 10 persons including school children, women and one rescuer died when a private bus carrying around 40 passengers fell into a deep river after hitting an electricity pole while giving side to other vehicle near Kerala's Kottayam district on Tuesday.
Washington, March 10 (ANI): Condolence letters sent to President John F. Kennedy's widow Jackie after his assassination in 1963 have been published in a new book.
London, Mar.6 (ANI): Stressing on the need of 'broadening' relationships with some of the major Asian and South American countries, Britain and Sweden have urged the European Union (EU) to set up bigger diplomatic offices in India, Pakistan, China, Indonesia and Brazil.
Washington, December 3 (ANI): A new fossil species suggests that some land animals may have survived Earth's greatest extinction event, about 252 million years ago, by taking refuge in cooler climates in Antarctica.
