FED-Amrita health care scheme launched
Kochi : The Aluva-based Federal Bank and the Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS) have launched a Health Care Registration Scheme, Fed Amrita, here today. Inaugurating the launch the Federal… (Posted on January 21, 2006)
Saudi Arabia funding Jihadi groups in Kerala
Thrivanamthapuram : Many are aware of widespread Saudi financial contribution for Islamic groups in Kerala, but few know how potentially harmful they are. Kerala government remain unaware or unwilling to… (Posted on January 21, 2006)
SUTHARYA KERALAM…. Humbug to the chore
THIRUVANAMTHAPURAM: If it is terrorists who massacre innocent human beings at Kashmir and the North Eastern India, it is the private buses and tipper lorries which mow down hapless pedestrians… (Posted on January 21, 2006)
Job reservation for Muslims : Affirmative discrimination against Hindus
A great deal of attention has been directed lately to the Narendran Commission Report for special government job reservation for Muslims, Latin Christians and other Converted Christians. Kerala government headed… (Posted on January 21, 2006)
Unsolved mystery!
Kerala seems to be reinventing itself in a novel way by being in cahoots with strange bedfellows. Private parks such as Technopolis promoted by Muthoot Pappachan group have been gobbling… (Posted on January 20, 2006)
Lecture series to be held by Amrita School
Kochi, Jan 20 With a view to widening the exposure of the students, the Amrita School of Applied Arts and Sciences here would hold a lecture series by experts from… (Posted on January 20, 2006)
BJP accuses both fronts of minority appeasement
KOZHIKODE: BJP state president P.S. Sreedharan Pillai has accused that both the UDF and the LDF are vying with each other in appeasing the minorities.Pillai told reporters here on Thursday,… (Posted on January 20, 2006)
Rajnath Singh to visit Kerala in February
KOZHIKODE: BJP President Rajnath Singh will visit Kerala during the end of February, party state President P S Sreedharan Pillai said. During his visit,Singh will take part in various party… (Posted on January 19, 2006)
Appoint Panchavadyam performers:HC
Kochi, Jan18 The Kerala High Court has directed the Travancore Devaswom Board to appoint the remaining 12 panchavadyam performers from the list of 25 candidates, whose appointment has been stalled… (Posted on January 18, 2006)
The march for National resurgence and the anarchist road show
Dr. Babu Suseelan Kerala is changing at a phenomenal speed. People from all walks of life frequently experience a sense of uncertainty, and even dread. Kerala citizens are not… (Posted on January 17, 2006)
Temple attacked allegedly by Muslim extremists
Nooranadu, Jan 17 The Panayil Devi temple here has been set ablaze allegedly by Muslim extremists, the latest in a series of attacks numbering around half a dozen on Hindu… (Posted on January 17, 2006)
Flow into Sabarimala,even after Makara Sankranthi
Jan 17 Unlike in the past, the flow of devotees to Sabarimala Sannidhanam continued in large numbers resulting in the formation of long queues from Sabaripeedom. The unprecedented and uncontrollable… (Posted on January 17, 2006)
Perilous times for Hindus in Malappuram
While I was driving down from Guruvayoor on August 15 during my recent visit to India, I had a rare glimpse into a burgeoning trend sweeping all across… (Posted on January 16, 2006)
Large quantities of explosives arrive in Kerala
Kochi, Jan 16 Explosives are allegedly being brought into Kerala in large quantities for handing over to anti-national and extremist forces operating in the state. The number of… (Posted on January 16, 2006)
Political road shows turn flop shows
Kochi : The political road show of the Marxist party in the state is showing poor impression and enthusiasm since the street march is becoming a forum for petty political rivalries and blame game. The RRS- Rashtra… (Posted on January 16, 2006)
Aranmula temple fest from Friday
PATHANAMTHITTA: The annual 10-day festival of the Aranmula Sree Parthasarathi temple will be held from January 20 to January 29.The ‘kodiyettu;, marking the beginning of the temple festival, will be… (Posted on January 16, 2006)
ABVP to organise model entrance test in Kerala
The ABVP State unit, in association with the Vidyarthi Seva Trust, will organise a State-level Medical and Engineering Entrance test on February 5.An orientation class for the Medical and Engineering… (Posted on January 15, 2006)
RSS to observe flag day
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) will observe Makara Samkranti as flag day in connection with the Rashtra Raksha Sangamam being organized by it here on Republic Day. Kunhikannan, chairman… (Posted on January 14, 2006)
BJP seeks probe into ice-cream parlour sex
Thiruvananthapuram: BJP State president PS Sreedharan Pillai demanded judicial and government level inquiries into the illegal wealth acquired by the witnesses, who turned hostile in the controversial ice-cream parlour sex… (Posted on January 14, 2006)
Samudra puja held
Kochi, Jan 14 Samudra Puja in connection with the Makara Sankranti was held in the coastal villages of Kerala today. It is being celebrated as a social festival of the… (Posted on January 14, 2006)
In the season of yatras political mercury is in high level
Kochi : Assembly election is on the doorsteps, roads of Kerala is congested with political yatras by various parties. The political mercury is on high and now the climate also… (Posted on January 14, 2006)
Bhargavan, Chennithala hold discussion
THIRUVANAMTHAPURAM: Veliyam Bhargavan, the Kerala CPI Secretary, met KPCC President Ramesh Chennithala on Friday for a brief discussion. The meeting was held at Alappuzha and lasted for nearly 20 minutes.… (Posted on January 14, 2006)
Lakhs throng Sabarimala
SABARIMALA: Lakhs of pilgrims thronged the hill shrine of Lord Ayyappa and surrounding areas on the eve of Makaravilakku on Friday.With hardly any vacant space at Sannidhanam, Malikappuram and Pandithavalam,… (Posted on January 13, 2006)
Ulterior motives behind Ecosmart:Kummanam
The move of the Kerala government to entrust the Sabarimala developmental projects to the Delhi-based Ecosmart is alleged to have with ulterior motives, according to Mr Kummanam Rajasekharan, State Organising… (Posted on January 13, 2006)
Sabarimala tantri turns against devaswom minister
SABARIMALA: The Sabarimala tantri Kandararu Mohanaru has handed over a letter to the devaswom board president saying that the Devaswom Minister K C Venugopal illegally intervened in the appointment of… (Posted on January 13, 2006)
Is it realignment time in Kerala?
The open snubbing of CPI State Secretary Veliyam Bhargavan by the CPM strongman Pinarayi Vijayan has set the ball rolling for a major political realignment in Kerala. Veliyam Bhargavan and his… (Posted on January 13, 2006)
Talibanisation’ stops Muslim students’ tour
KOCHI: Call it ‘Talibanisation’ of the education sector. Fifty Muslim students of the St Augustines Girl’s High School, Kothamangalam, were asked not to join the school excursion following an NDF… (Posted on January 13, 2006)
CPM strategy to gain foothold in north India boomeranged: P.Parameswaran
Kochi : The allegation raised by the CPM Parliament member, Vrinda Karat, with the support of the CPM General Secretary, Prakash Karat, against the renowned Ayurveda Acharya and Yoga expert,… (Posted on January 12, 2006)
‘Thiruvabharanam’ procession begins from Pandalam
The procession carrying ”Thiruvabharanam” (sacred ornamnets) to adorn the Ayyappa idol on ”Makaravilakku” day set off for Sabarimala from the Pandalam Valiya Koickal Sastha Temple with devotional fervour. The ornaments… (Posted on January 12, 2006)
Kerala Hindus will be a minority in the next 25 years
TIRUCHY: There is an urgent need for all the Hindus in the country to come together under one umbrella, as any neglect in this regard will reduce them to a… (Posted on January 12, 2006)
Arrested man;an IUML office bearer
Abdul Kareem who was arrested on gelatin recovery case, learnt to be an office-bearer of the Areekode panchayat committee of the IUML.He was arrested from his residence in Malappuram district on… (Posted on January 11, 2006)
Residents stop attempt to construct cemetery
Kochi, Jan10: The public has thwarted the attempts by a Pentecost group to construct a cemetery in a densely populated area in the 11th ward of the Mavelikkara Municipality ignoring… (Posted on January 10, 2006)
Stolen idol found
Kochi, Jan10: The stone idol of Goddess Durga stolen from the famous Thuruthu Ethirikavu Devi temple near Aluva was taken out by the local people from a mound of sand in… (Posted on January 10, 2006)
Ayroor Hindu meet from February 12
PATHANAMTHITTA: The 94th Ayroor-Cherukolppuzha Hindu meet, one of the Hindu religious congregations in the Travancore area, will be held on the sand-bed of Pampa at Ayroor near here from February… (Posted on January 10, 2006)
BJP demands CBI probe
KOZHIKODE: BJP state president P S Sreedharan Pillai has demanded a CBI probe into the recent recovery of gelignite sticks from the KSRTC bus stand here.It has been revealed that… (Posted on January 10, 2006)
Sabarimala income rises
Kochi, Jan 09 The income at Sabarimala eight days after the re-opening of the temple for the Makaravilakku on Dec 30, stood at Rs9.34 crore, registering an increase of Rs1.70… (Posted on January 9, 2006)
SNDP to unify temple rituals
Kochi,Jan 09 The SNDP Yogam will unify the rituals followed in all the temples run by the Yogam, according to the new Devaswom Secretary, Dr M N Soman. Inaugurating a… (Posted on January 9, 2006)
Brahmastana Mahotsavam begins in Kozhikode
Kozhikode: The annual Brahmastana Mahotsavam began here on Sunday. Mata Amritanandamayi gave darshan to devotees at the Amritanandamayi Nagar at Vellimadukunnu. “These days people not only hate others but also… (Posted on January 9, 2006)
Four held for murder of Yuva Morcha leader
THRISSUR: The police arrested four persons on Sunday in connection with the murder of Yuva Morcha leader Satyesh.Satyesh was attacked on January 4, who succumbed to his injuries the next… (Posted on January 9, 2006)
Stay on role change of priests and nuns as advocates
Kochi:Today Division bench of Kerala highcourt, issued a stay on the previous verdict from single bench of the same court ,allowing Christain priests and nuns to practice as advocates.The previous verdict… (Posted on January 9, 2006)
Amma arrives at her Vrindavan
7 January 2006 — Kozhikode, Kerala After giving darshan to the devotees assembled in Kottakkal, Amma arrived at her ashram in Kozhikode at about 4:00 p.m. today. In Kottakkal, Amma… (Posted on January 8, 2006)
BJP’s protest day today
Thiruvananthapuram: BJP is going to observe a ‘Protest Day’ on Monday in the wake of the UPA Government’s decision to increase the price of rationing articles. In a press release… (Posted on January 8, 2006)
More explosives seized from Malappuram
Malappuram: In a raid in connection with Kozhikode gelatin stick recovery case, today Kerala police seized explosives from the home of Ibrahimkutty of Vazhayoor in Malappuram district.The recovered explosives collection… (Posted on January 8, 2006)
RSS has no political ambition : Gopalankutty Master
KOZHIKODE: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Kerala prantha Saha karyavahak P Gopalan Kutty Master has said that the outfit has no political ambitions. Addressing a press conference here on Saturday, he… (Posted on January 8, 2006)
Dumping of wastes at Sabarimala creates environmental problem
Piling of wastes at Sabarimala Sannidhanam has evoked criticism at the meeting of various departmental heads reviewing the arrangements for the Makara Sankranti season. It is alleged that heaps of… (Posted on January 8, 2006)
Murder of BJP leader,Bail denied for 5 CPM activists
Kochi:Kerala high court rejected the bail plea of 3 CPM activists who were responsible for the brutal murder of BJP leader Preman. On 13th october 2005 at Chokli near Thalassery,… (Posted on January 7, 2006)
One remanded in connection with Kozhikode Gelatin stick seize case
Kozhikode:In connection with Gelatin sticks recovery case one person was arrested by police yesterday.Abdul Kareem (55) from Malappuram district was arrested and later remanded.Police enquiry confirmed that the gelatin sticks recovered was… (Posted on January 7, 2006)
Depriving Non Brahmins of priesthood will disintegrate Hindus:Satchidananda Swami
Kochi, Jan 07 The latest overtures that non-Brahmins should not be appointed priests in the TDB temples in Kerala would lead to the disintegration of the Hindus in the state,… (Posted on January 7, 2006)
Erumely Pettathullal on Jan 11
Kochi, Jan 07 The traditional “Pettathullal†at the Erumely Dharma Sastha Temple will be held on Jan 11. The colourful event is held to commemorate the Lord Ayyappa’s mission to… (Posted on January 7, 2006)
Priesthood issue: Different organizations question NSS
Kochi, Jan 05 Different organisations have come out against the NSS resolution demanding that non-Brahmins should be appointed priests in the Devaswom Board temples. The BJP spokesman, Mr B.K.Sheker, said… (Posted on January 5, 2006)
