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general | 18 MIN AGO

Mundathikode fireworks accident; cause is not heat, says PESO, report of Electrical Inspectorate vital

THRISSUR: Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization (PESO) said that temperature was not the cause of Mundathikode fireworks accident.

TOP STORIES

general | Apr 22

‘Is it without reason people hate so much? I feel ashamed to have been part of this force for so long’

general | Apr 22

‘Mundathikode accident to be declared state’s specific disaster; directive issued to release SOP,’ says K Rajan

general | Apr 22

Mundathikode tragedy; judicial probe announced, Rs 14 lakh compensation to kin of dead

general | Apr 22

Common Krait bites kid in Thrissur

general | Apr 22

‘Conduct of Thrissur Pooram will be discussed’; central team will investigate accident

general | Apr 22

Thrissur Pooram to be held without extravagance; ‘Decision will be taken in consultation with district administration’

social-media | Apr 22

Criticism for singing Christian devotional songs in temple; Temple committee urges not to disturb communal harmony by creating controversies

SPECIALS

editorial | Apr 22

India-Russia relations growing stronger

editorial | Apr 22

Departure of migrant workers brings Kerala to standstill

europe | Apr 21

Tiger jumps into audience during circus show; spectators run in panic

general | Apr 21

Clean sweep: How one village became Kerala’s broom capital

social-media | Apr 20

Using Vivo or iQOO phones? Major cyber scam targets users

EPAPER

ASTROLOGY

TRENDING NOW

Thrissur explosion: Death toll fears rise as secondary blasts hamper rescue efforts

Thrissur fireworks explosion: Three victims identified, Prime Minister announces ex gratia of two lakhs

School trip ends in tragedy; five-year-old boy drowns to death in Ernakulam

Death toll hits 14 in Mundathikode blast; 10 still critical; forensic testing to identify victims

Magisterial probe ordered into devastating Thrissur explosion; control room opened READ MORE

KERALA

VALPARAI ACCIDENT

Death toll rises to 10 in Valparai accident, Allegations of medical negligence in Naushad Ali's death

COIMBATORE: Naushad Ali, the school bus driver, who was undergoing treatment at the Coimbatore MCH after being injured in a road accident at Valparai in Tamil Nadu, has died.

general | Apr 22

Thrissur fireworks accident: Will ensure best possible treatment for the injured, says Health Minister

general | Apr 22

Kerala braces for scorching week; summer rains provide slight relief

general | Apr 22

Warning for NRIs: Kerala HC clarifies strict rules for repatriation of foreign citizens

Nithin Raj's death: Kerala hartal on April 28 Kerala simplifies birth certificate correction process; helpful for people seeking jobs abroad Academic crisis in Kerala: 2.79 lakh students fail to secure 30% marks in classes V–IX New term, new rules: Everything to know about Kerala’s school reopening 'Depts should not initiate disciplinary actions against corrupt officials, cases should be handed over to tribunal'; Vigilance Tribunals write to Chief Secretary

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CINEMA

cine-news | Apr 20

Fearless & free: Why Surabhi Santosh’s latest swimsuit post is more than just a photo

cine-news | Apr 18

'Not your regular movie guy, learn to respect all religions'; Unni Mukundan responds strongly to Vishu poster controversy

cine-news | Apr 21

Navya Nair faces backlash over Vishu celebration photos following mother-in-law’s demise

Popular Malayalam actress Navya Nair has found herself at the centre of social media criticism after sharing glimpses of her Vishu celebrations.

cine-news | Apr 17

Legends unite: Mammukka and Lalettan to share secret details of ‘Patriot’ in special chat show

cine-news | Apr 14

Puthandu treat: Harish Kalyan unveils daughter's name in heartwarming post

cine-news | Apr 14

More intense plot, Rajeev Ravi behind lens; Pani 2 'Deluxe' set to begin shooting on April 17th

cine-news | Apr 13

'Vaazha grows...See you all tomorrow! Writer Vipin Das hints at third instalment

cine-news | Apr 13

"Propaganda in high-def": Kasthuri Shankar speaks out after watching 'Jana Nayagan' leaks; suspects "inside job"

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INDIA

GENERAL
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general | Apr 22

Pahalgam terror attack: One year since the tragedy that shook the nation NEW DELHI: Today marks one year since the brutal terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed the lives of 26 innocent people.

general | Apr 22

Battleground 2026: Tamil Nadu and Bengal set for high-stakes polls tomorrow CHENNAI/KOLKATA – Voting will be held tomorrow, April 23, in all 234 assembly seats in Tamil Nadu and 152 constituencies in the first phase of the West Bengal elections.

general | Apr 21

SC withdraws fine imposed on central govt in dredger corruption case

general | Apr 21

Earthquakes hit Manipur, Myanmar, Colombia and Ecuador after Japan; World on tsunami alert

general | Apr 20

India’s great balancing act: Activating Russian RELOS as Trump re-engages Pakistan

general | Apr 20

Setback for Arvind Kejriwal; Delhi High Court judge refuses to recuse from liquor policy case

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WORLD

others | Apr 21

11 injured after clash erupts at Gurudwara; used guns, pepper spray BERLIN: 11 people were injured after a clash erupted at a gurdwara at Moers in, Germany. The violence was triggered by a financial dispute between the old and new committees regarding the governance of the gurdwara.

others | Apr 20

Diplomacy at deadlock: Iran refuses US outreach in Pakistan TEHRAN: Despite the U.S. delegation’s return to Islamabad for a second round of peace talks, Iran has reiterated its refusal to participate.

others | Apr 20

Major earthquake in Japan, 7.5 magnitude recorded, tsunami alert issued

others | Apr 19

Uncertainty over second round of talks; Iran refuses to send delegation to Islamabad

others | Apr 19

Two Indians shot dead in Italy during Vaisakhi celebrations

america | Apr 10

Artemis II: Countdown to splashdown as crew races home at 40,000 km/h

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LIFESTYLE

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general | Apr 20

Porch with a Badge: KI Bhaskaran's house that refuses to retire KOCHI: Tucked away behind the Gouriswaram school in Cherai, Ernakulam, sits 'Souparnika'—a house that doesn’t just host a policeman; it is a policeman.

general | Apr 20

How to snake-proof your home: Guide to managing heat-induced intrusions THRISSUR: As scorching temperatures drive snakes out of their natural habitats in search of cooler, more humid environments, residential areas are becoming increasingly vulnerable.

general | Apr 19

£670,000 lifesaver: Titanic ‘Money Boat’ rider's life jacket smashes auction records

general | Apr 17

Wait time or waste of time? Deciphering the new UPI reform

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general | Apr 14

Hidden forge beneath the sea: Massive, untouchable treasure discovered in volcanic depths

general | Apr 13

Will mobile phones explode due to heat? Truth behind WhatsApp campaigns is something different

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SPORTS

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general | Apr 21

Mumbai Indians crush Gujarat Titans, jump in points table AHMEDABAD: Mumbai Indians registered their second win in the ongoing IPL season by defeating Gujarat Titans by 99 runs.

general | Apr 20

Punjab Kings extend unbeaten streak with big win over LSG NEW CHANDIGARH: Punjab Kings continued their unbeaten run in the IPL with a dominant 54-run win over Lucknow Super Giants.

general | Apr 19

Rinku Singh, Anukul Roy power KKR to thrilling victory

general | Apr 19

Hocus pocus, Shivam Dube out of focus: CSK "lemon-ed" out of game, did SRH actually use black magic?

general | Apr 18

Solving the Post-Dhoni Puzzle: Ashwin suggests Sanju Samson as CSK’s long-term Captain

general | Apr 18

Sarfaraz Ahmed named head coach of Pakistan Test team; four new players in team

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