Malayalam actor Punnapra Appachan dies at 77
Veteran Malayalam actor Punnapra Appachan, known for over 1000 films, passed away at 77 due to injuries from a fall. His career spanned from 1965 to new-gen cinema. Read his journey.
Veteran Malayalam actor Punnapra Appachan, known for over 1000 films, passed away at 77 due to injuries from a fall. His career spanned from 1965 to new-gen cinema. Read his journey.
Kerala government will appeal the 2017 actor abduction and rape case verdict, challenging the acquittal of actor Dileep and three others. The appeal will be filed in the High Court this week.
A man died and another was critically injured in a firecracker explosion at St Peter's and St Paul's Church in Kadathy, Muvattupuzha. Police register case against three, including a priest. Read the full details.
Kochi police intensify the murder probe after a body was found in an unoccupied building near Ernakulam Town Hall. A lookout notice is issued for suspect Muhammed Ali. Read the latest details.
Ernakulam district reports a drop in child abuse cases from the 2023 peak, but experts warn of ongoing online exploitation. Read about the data and expert insights.
Prepaid autorickshaw fares from Kochi's major transit hubs increase by Rs 10-20. Learn about the new rates, driver challenges, and why the service is declining. Get the full story.
A 55-year-old captive elephant died in Kochi after choking on palm leaves during a temple festival parade. The postmortem revealed the tragic cause. Read the full story.
A Karnataka priest miraculously survived after his car flipped multiple times due to a tyre burst. CCTV captured the dramatic accident near Mangaluru. Watch the shocking video.
Railway Protection Force arrests Mayakannan, 31, from Madurai, seizing two stolen mobile phones in a combing op at Ernakulam Junction. Case filed, probe on.
A fast-food manager in Kochi was terminated after brandishing a knife at students over a chicken burger complaint. The company enforced its zero-tolerance policy. Full details inside.
A 22-year-old Nepali woman's condition improves after a historic heart transplant at Kochi's Ernakulam General Hospital, the first such surgery at a district-level government facility in India.
A fatal fire on the Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express was caused by brake binding, not a short circuit. The incident near Yelamanchili claimed one life. Read the full investigation details.
Kombuseevi, starring Sarath Kumar, tackles displacement but drowns in comedy. Read our full review of this Tamil drama released on December 19, 2025.
Ernakulam DDMA mandates fire audits by Jan 15 after Broadway, Pulinchodu blazes. Rs 12 crore water tank planned. Read about the new safety measures.
Ernakulam Rural Police's special drive on New Year's Eve led to 8 narcotics cases & 116 for drunk driving. 1200 officers ensured peaceful celebrations. Read the full report.
A fight erupted at a Kochi hotel after students complained about an undersized chicken patty. The argument escalated, leading to a scuffle and the manager wielding a knife. Police are investigating.
Puttur police arrest an assistant priest and his wife for a violent midnight robbery attempt at a retired principal's home. The elderly victim's wife was injured. Details inside.
Kochi's Champions Boat League Season 5 saw a last-minute venue shift to avoid shallow waters. Organizers raced against low tide to complete the event successfully, but experts demand a permanent solution for the racecourse. Read more.
A Catholic priest from Kerala, serving in Toronto, has been arrested on charges of sexual assault and sexual interference. The Archdiocese has removed him from ministry. Read the full details.
Malayalam superstar Mohanlal's mother, Santhakumari, aged 90, passed away at her Ernakulam home. She was a former bureaucrat's wife. Read more about her life and the family's bond.
A 70-year-old cloth merchant from Vijayawada died in a fire on the Ernakulam Express at Yalamanchili station. Officials suspect he stayed to guard cash & gold. Read details of the rescue and inquiry.
A 68-year-old priest was brutally murdered at a temple ashram in Agra's Pinahat. Police suspect a financial dispute and have detained a seer. Read the full investigation details.
A routine photography trip in Kochi turned into a dramatic rescue mission when a buffalo was found sinking in mud. Read how a photographer, a truck driver, and fire services saved a life, embodying constitutional duty and compassion.
Father James Cherickal, a Syro-Malabar priest from Kerala, arrested in Canada on charges of sexual assault and sexual interference involving a minor. The Archdiocese of Toronto has removed him from ministry.
A 70-year-old man was tragically burnt alive in the Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express fire, despite a swift evacuation by fellow passengers. Read the full report on this heartbreaking incident.
A tragic train fire on the Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express claims the life of a 70-year-old passenger. Details on the incident and the swift evacuation of others.
One passenger died after two coaches of the Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express caught fire near Visakhapatnam. Officials suspect the blaze started in the linen storage area. Read for details on rescue, investigation, and helpline numbers.
One passenger died and several escaped after two coaches of the Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express caught fire near Elamanchili station in Andhra Pradesh. The incident occurred in the early hours of Monday. Read for full details.
A major fire engulfed two coaches of the Ernakulam Express at Yalamanchili station, claiming one life. Quick action by railway staff prevented a larger tragedy. Read the full report.
A major fire erupted in the Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express near Nellore, killing one passenger and injuring 20. Authorities are investigating the cause of the blaze.