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CNG STATION BLAST

general | 2 HR 35 MIN AGO

CNG station blast in Delhi kills three, leaves three critically injured

NEW DELHI: The explosion occurred while CNG was being filled into the truck's cylinder. Police said the exact cause of the blast was not immediately known.

TOP STORIES

general | Aug 19

Rs 10,000 Onam advance for KSRTC employees; pensioners to get Rs 1,250 festival allowance

general | Aug 19

'Onam bumper' for Bevco employees; Rs 1,05,000 bonus announced for permanent staff

general | Aug 19

'I need to pay my rent’: Shehzad Poonawalla explains why he quit BJP

general | Aug 19

'Need permanent solution to issues in NEET exam, NTA should be strengthened'; Supreme Court tells Centre

general | Aug 19

Spinners shine on Sri Lankan soil as India crush hosts by 165 runs

general | Aug 19

Maya Rahul elected Pala municipal chairperson with 16 votes

general | Aug 19

Red alert along Kerala coast as 'Kallakkadal' phenomenon likely; rain warning in five districts

SPECIALS

editorial | Aug 20

Commoners also deserve air travel; Malayali expatriates in quandary during Onam

editorial | Aug 20

When childhood loses its way

general | Aug 19

'Bro turned into dog to protest'; Addressing street dog menace, the MP way

general | Aug 18

10 years after UK wedding, Scottish Parliament MP marries Malayali woman at Guruvayur Temple

others | Aug 18

Indian woman fined Rs 1.3 lakh after shower steam triggers fire alarm

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ASTROLOGY

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'There is no one even to give my daughter porridge after childbirth': Sivankutty Chettiyar's wife breaks down outside mortuary

'Will fight ED politically and legally': central agency trying to create smokescreen in monthly pay-off case, says Riyas

Ayodhya temple donation case: Champat Rai not named for criminal action in SIT report

Budget-friendly government markets a major hit: Adequate rice and subsidised supplies ensured

CMRL-Exalogic case: ED searches residences, firms linked to Riyas associates READ MORE

KERALA

CRIME

'Success party' after brutal murder; 13-year-old breaks down during questioning

The victim, Sivankutty Chettiyar (65), a native of Kochalummoodu in Nedungolam, Paravur, Kollam, was murdered at his house in Karuvatta.

general | Aug 19

Suresh Gopi dismisses BJP workers' protest over non-rendering of Vande Mataram at Vande Bharat flag-off

general | Aug 19

College student dies after falling from bus while trying to retrieve shoe in Palakkad

crime | Aug 19

Drug trafficking under guise of clothing business: Family caught with MDMA in Thiruvananthapuram

'Do not summon any official to Lok Bhavan, including the DGP': Chief Minister against Governor Mystery surrounds toddler's death after being hit by train in Ambalappuzha; locals demand probe Vizhinjam to take ‘Kerala Brand’ products across the world, says CM Sivankutty Chettiyar murder: 13-year-old girl planned murder during Onam examinations Vizhinjam development: Land acquisition to be expedited; CM inaugurates full EXIM operations

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CINEMA

cine-news | Aug 19

Malayalam Actress Anusree mourns Julie’s death in emotional note

cine-news | Aug 19

'Who was Anupama afraid of then? Dhruv's mother is a psychologist, she may try to help her son'

cine-news | Aug 19

Unnikannan with Vijay: Social media celebrates fanboy's latest post

Unnikannan, a native of Mangalam Dam, might now be feeling content with his life.

cine-news | Aug 18

Mohanlal in police uniform at Pamba; shooting of 'Athimanoharam' resumes

cine-news | Aug 18

Khalifa actress annoyed at Kerala media's 'beef' query; incident triggers debate

cine-news | Aug 18

Into production and then politics? Trisha Krishan to take break from acting

cine-news | Aug 17

'I know the truth; recent attention affected me'; Actor Dhruv Vikram responds

cine-news | Aug 17

After Jude now Anoop Sathyan; Superstar Mohanlal with new announcement

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INDIA

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general | Aug 19

Student makes female classmates drink urine-mixed water; principal says chocolate would help BHOPAL: A Class 5 student allegedly made his female classmates drink water mixed with urine at a government school in Madhya Pradesh's Guna district.

general | Aug 19

Massive fire at Kolkata hotel kills nine; six rescued persons critical KOLKATA: Nine people, including a child, died of smoke inhalation after a massive fire broke out at a hotel in Kolkata early on Wednesday.

general | Aug 18

‘Sorry, I apologize on his behalf’; Vijay tenders apology in assembly

general | Aug 18

Grandson, wife can be evicted for neglecting elderly; Supreme Court sets aside HC order

general | Aug 17

Students win again! Jharkhand govt cancels JSSC-CGL exams; probe ordered

general | Aug 17

From Kerala to Keralam: President assents to name change bill for God’s Own Country

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WORLD

gulf | Aug 18

UAE warns of potential missile threats; residents including expats told to move to safe locations DUBAI: UAE authorities have issued a warning over a potential missile threat and urged residents, including expatriates, to move to safe locations.

others | Aug 17

'Better stay out or face consequences'; US President Donald Trump's bomb threat to Oman WASHINGTON: As Iran continues to defy US pressure, US President Donald Trump turned his attention to Oman.

gulf | Aug 15

Gulf expats hit hard by soaring airfares; those returning home for Onam will have to shell out lakhs for travel

others | Aug 15

7.7-magnitude Indonesia earthquake triggers tsunami warning; at least 5 killed

gulf | Aug 15

Case against expat for attacking Arab woman mistaking her for his wife

gulf | Aug 14

Passengers planning to travel home for Onam alerted; extra caution advised, airlines issue guidelines

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LIFESTYLE

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general | Aug 18

Hands off that Rs 1,500 dosa! Viral video shows ‘five-star’ way to eat it A viral video doing the rounds on social media shows an etiquette coach demonstrating how a dosa should supposedly be tackled at a luxury hotel.

general | Aug 17

Lost your slippers? Ask ChatGPT: Goa man uses AI to find his clogs at temple BHOPAL: Losing your footwear outside a crowded temple is frustrating enough. Finding it among hundreds of almost identical pairs? That is a whole different level of trouble.

general | Aug 16

Anklets chiming, woman crying, and more; 600 students leave school hostel

general | Aug 15

How much should you invest every month to build one crore rupees?

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general | Aug 14

Five years, zero stolen helmets: Bengaluru couple’s unusual trust test goes viral

general | Aug 11

Guns gone, fire still burning: ‘Naxalite’ Grow Vasu makes umbrellas at 97

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SPORTS

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general | Aug 18

National Sports Awards Announced; Malayalees Treesa Jolly, Mohammed Afsal among 17 to receive Arjuna Award NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has announced the National Sports Awards 2025, with Malayali athletes Treesa Jolly and Mohammed Ajmal V among the 17 sportspersons selected for the prestigious Arjuna Award.

general | Aug 17

Why were Ronaldo's mother and siblings absent from his wedding? questions raised over private ceremony The absence of football legend Cristiano Ronaldo's mother and siblings from his wedding to long-time partner Georgina Rodriguez has sparked questions.

general | Aug 17

Sri Lanka bowled out for 284, India take 178-run lead; historic feat for Jadeja

general | Aug 16

Bangladesh roar in Darwin, Australia bowled over in historic Test upset

general | Aug 15

Malayali batting fireworks in Galle; Padikkal joins elite club with new feat

general | Aug 15

Devdutt Padikkal scores maiden Test century; India make strong start against Sri Lanka in first test

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