Aizawl, May 7 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Petroleum & Natural Gas and Tourism Suresh Gopi on Thursday stressed the need for focused and sustained efforts to promote the export of Mizoram’s horticulture and agricultural products to markets across India as well as abroad. Mizoram was declared the “Ginger Capital of India” by NITI Aayog last year in recognition of its large-scale ginger production and growing contribution to the sector.The Union Minister underscored Mizoram’s str…
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Chennai, April 22 (IANS) Malayalam superstar Mammootty has expressed shock and pain at the loss of lives in the explosion at a firecracker facility in Thrissur, saying his heart went out to the family of the deceased. Taking to his X timeline to register his thoughts on the unfortunate development, Mammootty wrote, “Shocked to hear about the tragic incident in Thrissur. My heart goes out to the family of the deceased. Sincere prayers for the speedy recovery of those injured.”Well known Malayalam…
Thrissur (Kerala), April 21 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu and Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Tuesday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a massive explosion at a fireworks unit in Kerala’s Thrissur.At least 12 people were killed and several others sustained injuries in the explosion.In a post on social media platform X, President Murmu said, “Saddened to learn about the loss of lives due to an explosion at a fireworks unit in Thrissur, Kerala. My thoughts and prayers are with the …
Kannur, April 2 (IANS) In a high-voltage display of political theatre and messaging, Union Minister of State Suresh Gopi took his campaign into the heart of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s hometown, turning Pinarayi town into a stage where symbolism and strategy converged.The roadshow, organised in support of NDA candidate K. Ranjith in the Dharmadom constituency, was held in sweltering heat.As the actor-turned-politician arrived in an open vehicle, the crowd responded with visible excitemen…
Kochi, April 1 (IANS) The Kerala High Court on Wednesday delivered a significant setback to Union Minister and actor Suresh Gopi, ruling that the election petition challenging his victory from Thrissur Lok Sabha constituency is maintainable and must proceed to trial.Gopi won a historic win from Thrissur in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, opening the account for the BJP in Kerala, where the party at present does not have a single Legislator in the 140 member Assembly.Dismissing an interim application f…
Kochi, March 26 (IANS) In a significant development, the Kerala High Court on Thursday closed the corruption and irregularities case related to the reconstruction of the golden flag mast at Sabarimala, bringing an end to a controversy that had triggered intense political and public debate.The court accepted, in full, the quick verification report submitted by the Vigilance department and ruled that no further proceedings were required.Endorsing the Vigilance findings, the court observed that the…
Thrissur, March 26 (IANS) Manalur, a constituency steeped in Kerala’s political history, is once again at the centre of an intense electoral battle where legacy, personality, and party arithmetic converge.The region’s identity is closely tied to Joseph Mundassery, the state’s first Education Minister in the historic 1957 government led by E.M.S. Namboodiripad.That legacy continues to shape the narrative of the current contest.Seeking to draw from that ideological lineage is CPI(M) candidat…
Thiruvananthapuram, March 23 (IANS) The Congress on Monday sharpened its offensive against Kerala’s ruling Left, alleging a widening and tacit understanding between the CPI-M and the BJP across multiple constituencies ahead of the Assembly elections.Leader of the Opposition V. D. Satheesan reiterated that “deals” exist in several seats, naming Manjeswaram, Konni, and Ranni among those where the CPI-M and BJP are allegedly working in tandem.He claimed that such arrangements now extend to near…
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) With the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), near-universal LPG coverage has now been achieved and there were about 10.56 crore PMUY connections across the country (as on March 1, 2026), including 52.60 lakh connections in Maharashtra and 43.92 lakh connections in Gujarat, the Parliament was informed on Monday.The government recently approved the release of 25 lakh additional LPG connections under PMUY during financial year 2025-26 to clear pend…
Kochi, March 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to arrive in Thrissur, Kerala, on March 29, providing a major push to the BJP-led NDA’s campaign in the run-up to the April 9 Assembly elections from Thrissur.According to initial indications, PM Modi will participate in the election campaign of BJP candidate Padmaja Venugopal, including a roadshow expected to draw significant public attention.Incidentally, Padmaja is the daughter of legendary four-time Congress Chief Minister K. Ka…