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Constituency	2024	2019
Thiruvananthapuram	66.47%	73.66%
Attingal	69.48%	74.4%
Kollam	68.15%	74.66%
Pathanamthitta	63.37%	74.24%
Mavelikkara	65.95%	74.23%
Alappuzha	75.05%	80.25%
Kottayam	65.61%	75.44%

Constituency	2024	2019
Idukki	66.55%	76.34%
Ernakulam	68.29%	77.63%
Chalakudy	71.94%	80.49%
Thrissur	72.90%	77.92%
Alathur	73.42%	80.42%
Palakkad	73.57%	77.72%
Ponnani	69.34%	74.98%

Constituency	2024	2019
Malappuram	72.95%	75.49%
Kozhikode	75.52%	81.65%
Wayanad	73.57%	80.33%
Vadakara	78.41%	82.67%
Kannur	77.21%	83.21%
Kasaragod	76.04%	80.65%

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Kerala
Trawling ban for 52 days from June 9; free ration for fishing labourers

Fisheries control rooms will operate 24 hours a day in coastal districts.
Travel
Flights from Kozhikode airport delayed due to rain

On Wednesday night, an Air India flight from Doha to Kozhikode was rerouted first to Kannur and later to Mangalore due to heavy rain.
RAIN UPDATES

Kerala
Kerala Rain: Flights delayed, diverted at Karipur airport; orange alert in 9 districts

A state control room has been opened in the Health Department Directorate as part of efforts to strengthen epidemic prevention activities.

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Thiruvananthapuram bus safari: A 2-hour ride for Rs 100 in double-decker e-bus

ENTERTAINMENT

Latest Buzz from the Entertainment World

Ilayaraja issues legal notice to 'Manjummel Boys' producers for unauthorized use of 'Kanmani' song
Shah Rukh Khan hospitalised in Ahmedabad due to dehydration
Shruti Haasan shares photos from her Chennai home where she lived as a teenager
Indian producer Manasvi Mamgai's film with Katie Holmes, Al Pacino sheds light on forgotten kidnapping episode

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83% jobless people in country youths, Modi not delivering on guarantees: TMC leader | May 19, 2024

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Decoding Malayalam movie Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil (EP 74)

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The Air India Express, its Cabin Crew & the Flight Fiasco

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El Nino or global warming? Why Kerala is unusually hot this summer

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Poacher: The real vs the cinematic - journalist who broke the news analyses missing links (EP 63)

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Kerala
How a bank official used his school buddies to siphon off Rs 6 crore from Dena

Balakrishnan Nair, who was a senior accountant at the Kollam branch of Dena Bank, will serve seven-year rigorous imprisonment for the fraud.
Entertainment
Ilayaraja issues legal notice to 'Manjummel Boys' producers for unauthorized use of 'Kanmani' song

Ilayaraja asserted that he holds all legal, moral, and special rights to the song 'Kanmani Anbodu Kaadhalan'.
Kerala
Kochi, Kottayam outperform Indian megacities in Oxford Index on quality of life

The index has been prepared by evaluating the 1,000 largest cities across the globe.

KERALA SPORTS WEEK

Race To Paris | Kerala Sports Week Ep 17

FOOD

Your little guide to a great culinary experience!

Make pure homemade ghee in a pressure cooker in just 10 minutes
Just how hot is a kanthari chilli? Discover the hottest chillies in India
Pepper X, the hottest chilli on earth, packs a punch you won't forget!
Kerala devours ice creams worth Rs 1,000 crore this year; 80% sold by local brands

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Travel
Mettupalayam - Ooty train services suspended due to landslide: Details

Last week too, the railways had suspended services here due to landslides.
Travel
Heavy rain in Kerala: These tourist spots are closed, see details

All tourist centres in Thrissur district will remain closed due to heavy rains.
Entertainment
Shah Rukh Khan hospitalised in Ahmedabad due to dehydration

The actor had arrived in Ahmedabad on Tuesday to watch the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between his franchise, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).

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'Marivillin Gopurangal': A smooth ride convincingly steered by Indrajith, Vincy Aloshious | Movie Review

SPORTS

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Lookman hat-trick fires Atalanta past Leverkusen to Europa League glory
IPL 2024 Eliminator: RR vs RCB in pix
Michael Schumacher's family wins compensation for AI 'interview'
IPL 2024: Rajasthan Royals dash RCB's hopes, progress to Qualifier 2

Kerala
Periyar fish kill puts livelihood of many at risk, poses environmental threat

On Tuesday, tonnes of fish were found floating in the Periyar as well as caged farms in various places in Ernakulam, including Eloor and Varappuzha.
Sports
Lookman hat-trick fires Atalanta past Leverkusen to Europa League glory

It was just the second major trophy for the Italian side and ended the German champions' remarkable unbeaten streak.
Sports
IPL 2024 Eliminator: RR vs RCB in pix

The loss ended RCB's six-match winning streak as their search for a maiden IPL title continues.

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Column | All not hunky-dory amid run feast

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News
Ireland, Spain, Norway to recognise Palestinian state; Israel fumes

Dublin, Madrid and Oslo painted the decision as a move aimed at accelerating efforts to secure a ceasefire in Israel's war with Hamas in Gaza.
Sports
Michael Schumacher's family wins compensation for AI 'interview'

A family spokeswoman on Wednesday confirmed a Munich Labour Court judgement and settlement by Funke media group, publishers of the magazine Die Aktuelle, without making any further comment.
News
Rishi Sunak calls UK national election for July 4

Rishi Sunak announced that he was calling the election earlier than expected, a risky strategy with his party far behind Labour in the opinion polls.

News
PM Modi wishes speedy recovery to Saudi's King Salman

According to reports, the 88-year-old monarch has developed health complications.
Kerala
Woman dies after lorry rams bike, runs over her head in Payyoli

The 41-year-old native of Karuvanchery near Vadakara was riding pilion on the bike.
Sports
IPL 2024: Rajasthan Royals dash RCB's hopes, progress to Qualifier 2

RR restricted RCB to 172/8, a total they overhauled with six balls to spare in the Eliminator at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

TRAVEL

Unleash the wanderlust in you!

Flights from Kozhikode airport delayed due to rain
Mettupalayam - Ooty train services suspended due to landslide: Details
Heavy rain in Kerala: These tourist spots are closed, see details
In Mao's ancestral home

Kerala
Alappuzha school buses without Vidya Vahan app registration denied fitness certificate

Of the 32 vehicles presented for testing, which began at 7 am, 22 passed the test, while ten failed.
Kerala
GST dept ignores state's diktat, splashes Rs 38 lakh on hotel bill for training programme

The training program is being held at a private engineering college in Kochi from May 20th to 25th.
News
Pune Porsche accident: Teen driver's bail revoked, sent to observation home

The board had on Sunday granted bail to him hours after the accident in which two persons were killed.

LIFESTYLE

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This mini screen star in Attingal fuses tropical elements with colonial architecture
Love story 'Kairos' by German writer Jenny Erpenbeck wins International Booker Prize
Poor gum health: Here are some simple remedies
High wave alert: People warned against venturing into beaches tonight in Kerala

Kerala
IAS reshuffle: Biju Prabhakar new KSEB CMD, Khobragade health secy

Prabhakar was earlier the transport secretary and CMD of KSRTC.
Kerala
Heavy rain floods Kochi's tech hub, IMD issues red alert for five districts in Kerala

A 70-year-old man died of lightning strike at Bangalam in Kasaragod district.
News
RBI approves highest-ever dividend payout to central government

This highest-ever dividend payout is expected to provide a much-needed boost to the government's finances.

Sports
T20 World Cup: Lamichhane denied US visa over old rape case

Lamichhane was available for the T20 World Cup squad after he was found innocent.
News
Life insurance cost in India 2024: How middle class families can afford coverage

Most middle-class Indian households find it challenging to afford comprehensive life insurance owing to multiple factors.
Kerala
Ahead of monsoon, this Kerala panchayat revives decades old siren warning system

The old siren was built in the 1980s but has stopped functioning for over four decades.

News
Pune Porsche crash: Teen driver's father, two bar employees remanded to police custody

Police registered a case against the teenager's father under sections 75 and 77 of the Juvenile Justice Act.
LifeStyle
This mini screen star in Attingal fuses tropical elements with colonial architecture

The elevation also features a few tropical patterns to suit the unique climate of Kerala. Photo: Ajith
Sports
Sachin Khilari retains shot put gold at World Para Athletics Championships

Dharambir claimed a bronze medal in the men's club throw F51 category to take India's tally to 12 medals (five gold, four silver and three bronze) and maintain their third spot in the standings behind China (18-16-14) and Brazil (17-8-5).

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Daily News Dose: EC asks BJP 'star campaigners' to stay away from divisive poll speeches | May 22, 2024

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Kerala
Medical negligence: Health Minister Veena George seeks report on Alappuzha MCH

Kozhikode Medical College authorities highlighted that the high number of patients with limited staff resources causes the issue.
News
Bomb threat email to North Block, security officials conduct searches

Nothing suspicious has been found as of now, officers said.

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News
EC asks BJP 'star campaigners' to stay away from divisive poll speeches

However, the poll panel has not named Prime Minister Modi or Home Minister Amit Shah in the communique.
Entertainment
Shruti Haasan shares photos from her Chennai home where she lived as a teenager

In the last image, she is seen standing on the roof and gazing into the sky.
Entertainment
Indian producer Manasvi Mamgai's film with Katie Holmes, Al Pacino sheds light on forgotten kidnapping episode

‘Captivated’ is directed by Dito Montiel, who co-wrote the script with Robin Shushan and Michael Mammoliti, who is the nephew of Saro Mammoliti.

News
Will truck, taxi drivers who accidentally kill on road be told to write an essay: Rahul Gandhi

Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis said the police have approached the higher court to try the juvenile as an adult.
Sports
Agassi to captain Team World from next year's Laver Cup

Agassi replaces compatriot John McEnroe, who has captained Team World since the inaugural edition of the three-day team tournament, which pits six top men's players from Europe against six of their counterparts from the rest of the world.
Kerala
Malayali family attacked for not giving way to two-wheeler in Bengaluru

Jagdish then smashed the car's side window with his helmet, injuring Akhil, his wife, and their three-year-old daughter.

News
Rahul Gandhi slams Modi for shielding Adani as new report on coal scam emerges

Adani is accused of passing off low-grade coal as superior quality to Tamil Nadu PSU and pocketing big profits.
Sports
Venus Williams among nine athletes to get own Barbie doll

Toy maker Mattel unveiled the dolls on Wednesday, each with their bespoke accessories.
Kerala
Tranquilised leopard dies due to internal bleeding in Palakkad

Preliminary observations suggest the leopard is approximately five years old.

Kerala
Farmers on protest mode as pollution of Periyar causes massive fish kill in Kochi’s industrial stretch

The protesters threw stale fish on the office premises in protest.
News
SC slams Hemant Soren for suppressing facts; ex-CM withdraws plea against arrest

The probe against Soren pertains to an 8.86-acre plot of land in Ranchi that the ED has alleged was illegally acquired by him.
Kerala
Police slap charges of rape, attempted murder on MLA Eldhose Kunnappilly

On September 28, 2023, a resident of Petta filed a complaint that Eldhose Kunnappilly had sexually assaulted her.

Kerala
Left govt has given 2.5 lakh jobs through PSC since 2016: Pinarayi Vijayan

The Kerala PSC stands as a model for the entire country, Vijayan said.
News
Four Indians accused of killing Khalistan separatist Nijjar appear before Canadian court

Judge Mark Jette spoke to the men through an interpreter as he placed them under a no-contact order.
Kerala
Guv Khan returns ordinances on adding wards before local body elections

The ordinances sought to amend the Kerala Panchayati Raj and Kerala Municipality Act of 1994.

Kerala
Kerala's revenue soars to Rs 77,000 cr, easing financial strain from Centre: KN Balagopal

He pointed out that this represents a 60 per cent increase in the state's own tax revenue over just three years.
News
One dead, several injured after London-Singapore flight hit severe turbulence

The airline said the aircraft was a Boeing 777-300ER with a total of 211 passengers and 18 crew on board.
News
After new COVID-19 wave in Singapore, India reports 290 cases of KP.2 variant & 34 of KP.1

Singapore is seeing a new COVID-19 wave as the authorities recorded more than 25,900 cases from May 5 to 11.

News
Brij Bhushan pleads not guilty to charges of sexual harassment

The court also framed the charge of criminal intimidation against co-accused and former WFI assistant secretary Vinod Tomar in the case.
News
SC dismisses pleas for review of its verdict upholding abrogation of Article 370

The apex court had upheld the Centre's decision to abrogate provisions of Article 370 on December 11, 2023.
News
No trace of ethylene oxide in MDH, Everest spice samples: FSSAI

The Hong Kong's Center for Food Safety (CFS) had asked consumers not to buy certain spice mix products of MDH and Everest

News
UN agency suspends food distribution for Palestinian refugees in Rafah due to insecurity

The United Nations is planning new routes to distribute aid from a US-built floating pier in Gaza.
Kerala
Heavy rain in Kerala, red alert in 2 districts today

Trees were uprooted at Thycaud and Poojappura in Thiruvananthapuram following rains.
Kerala
2 years on, Kerala rape survivor snaps out of trauma to help cops nail 3 accused

In the meantime, she slipped into spells of emptiness and silence. Her kid was shifted to a child welfare centre.

News
Singapore Airlines' passengers to face varied compensation, air-carrier issues apology

SIA is fully cooperating with the relevant authorities in probing this incident, SIA Chief Executive Officer Goh Choon Phong said.
Kerala
Vizhinjam Santhakumari murder case: Court pronounces death sentence to accused trio including woman, son

The accused, Rafeeqa Beevi (52), her son Shafeeq (25) and her friend Al Ameen (28), were arrested by the Vizhinjam police on January 15, 2022.
News
Paytm net loss widens to Rs 550 cr in Q4 as RBI ban impacts bottomline

FY24 loss narrows to Rs 1,422.4 crore

Sports
Sindhu makes a winning return at Malaysia Masters

Mixed doubles pair of B Sumeeth Reddy and N Sikki Reddy also advanced to the second round.
Kerala
Kollam-Kottapuram National Waterway development: New bridge to be constructed at Trikkunnapuzha

The work on the new bridge had started in 2018.
Kerala
Organ trafficking racket operates through five layers; NIA to take over probe soon

Among United Nations member countries, Iran is the only one that has legalised organ trade.

Travel
In Mao's ancestral home

Mao Zedong was a historical force whose devastating impact upon his country and the world was horrendously real. He was a creation of history.
LifeStyle
Love story 'Kairos' by German writer Jenny Erpenbeck wins International Booker Prize

The book, written in German, tells the story of a young woman's "destructive affair" with an older man in 1980s East Berlin. The book has been translated to English by Michael Hofmann.
Kerala
Over 30 people from single panchayat in Thrissur trade organs, majority are impoverished women

However, the organ donors are reluctant to reveal the location where the surgeries took place.

Entertainment
Rajinikanth, Yusuff Ali meet in Dubai. Fans share video of 'superstars' taking a ride in Rolls Royce

Rajinikanth first visited the global headquarters of Lulu Group International, where he was received by Yusuff Ali.
Sports
IPL 2024 Qualifier 1: KKR vs SRH in pix

Australian pacer Mitchell Starc blew away the SRH top-order in a three-over burst.
Sports
Pochettino, Chelsea part ways after one season

The 52-year-old has now left the west London side after a turbulent campaign despite a late rally to finish sixth and secure European football for next season.

Sports
Anderson, Harmeet help USA stun Bangladesh in first T20I

It was only the US's second win over a top-tier, ICC Full Member nation in T20s, coming two-and-a-half years after their first against Ireland in 2021.
LifeStyle
Poor gum health: Here are some simple remedies

Do not ignore bleeding gums while brushing or flossing, thinking that it is quite common.
Sports
IPL 2024: Starc, Venkatesh, Shreyas power KKR past SRH into final

Venkatesh Iyer, on 51, and skipper Shreyas Iyer, on 58, remained unbeaten as KKR achieved their target with 38 balls to spare.

Sports
International cricket shouldn't clash with IPL: Buttler

'My main priority is to play for England,' Buttler told reporters ahead of the T20I series against Pakistan.
Kerala
Woman, unconscious for over a year after surgery, dies; husband seeks probe against hospital

According to Jose, he had spent around Rs 20 lakh for Akhila’s treatment at various private hospitals in Wayanad and Kozhikode.
Kerala
CPM workers throw bomb at party leaders who came to question them over assault on DYFI leader

Police said that intra-party rivalry was prevalent in the Ambalathara area for some time.

LifeStyle
High wave alert: People warned against venturing into beaches tonight in Kerala

The centre has warned people, especially those for recreational purposes, from venturing into beaches as the high waves and the backwash waves are powerful enough to sweep them into dangerous depths.
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Daily News Dose: 1 dead after severe turbulence hits London-Singapore flight

Hello, this is your daily dose of news from Onmanorama. Tune in to get updated about the major news stories of the day.
Sports
PCB keen on having Richards as mentor for T20 World Cup

Richards has some prior media commitments for the World Cup but things are being worked out as the Pakistani players have great respect and regard for him, the source said.

Kerala
TVM stillbirth row: ‘Mother had miscarriage earlier, foetus was monitored for genetic anomaly’

Meanwhile, relatives of Pavithra on Tuesday staged a protest in front of the MCH with a baby coffin after authorities refused to release the child's body.
Sports
Toni Kroos to retire after Euro 2024

The Real Madrid midfielder added that the Champions League final will be his last game for the Spanish club.
Entertainment
Kamal Haasan extends birthday wish to Mohanlal, wants him to 'break Prem Nazir's record'

The actor’s message also pleased Mohanlal’s fans. “G.O.A.T recognises G.O.A.T. Happy birthday, Laletta!,” one user wrote.

Sports
Malaysia Masters: Treesa & Gayatri move up

There were four Indians in men's singles qualification round but none could make it to the main draw.
Entertainment
Mammootty extends birthday wishes to Mohanlal as superstar turns 64

Lal, over the years, has been decorated with five national awards which includes two best actor, a special jury mention and a special jury award for acting and as producer for the best feature film.
Entertainment
Iran-born director Ali Abbasi’s film on Donald Trump premieres at Cannes

Sebastian Stan, who made his name in the Captain America trilogy as the Winter Soldier, morphs into Trump, from his early stages as an upstart working for his father's business to a brazen, self-centred tycoon.

Sports
Sumit, Thangavelu & Ekta win gold at World Para Athletics Championships

India's tally has now swelled to 10 medals -- four gold, four silver and two bronze.
Kerala
HC cancels Guv Khan's nominations to Kerala University senate

The single bench order directed the Governor to present a new list within the next six weeks.
Entertainment
Yami Gautam, husband Aditya Dhar welcome baby boy, name him Vedavid

The couple shared the news on their Instagram page, revealing that they have named their son Vedavid.

Food
Make pure homemade ghee in a pressure cooker in just 10 minutes

While ghee has excellent nutritional value, store-bought ghee may not be as healthy, often containing artificial colours and flavours.
LifeStyle
Bollywood beckons social media sensation Nancy Tyagi after Cannes red carpet

Actress Sonam Kapoor had shared a video of Nancy’s appearance at the 77th Cannes Film Festival on her Instagram stories and praised her for the several looks she carried on the red carpet.
Sports
WFI exempts Olympic quota winners from selection trials

But their form and fitness will be assessed at the upcoming Ranking Series event and the subsequent training camp in Hungary.

Entertainment
On his 64th birthday, Mohanlal surprises fans with 'Empuraan' poster

The first film in the franchise received an overwhelmingly positive response from fans, with Mohanlal's portrayal of Stephen Nedumpally leaving a lasting impression.
Entertainment
OpenAI uses Scarlett Johansson’s voice unlawfully? Actor asks tech giant to pull down Sky

The actor argued that the Sky voice introduced by OpenAI in the GPT-4o chatbot, sounded very much like her AI companion in Spike Jonze’s 2013 movie 'Her'.
Entertainment
Video of Prithviraj instructing hundreds of junior artists on 'Empuraan' sets goes viral

Similar to 'Lucifer', 'Empuraan' also features a large number of junior artists.

Food
Just how hot is a kanthari chilli? Discover the hottest chillies in India

Among the hottest chillies grown in India is the kanthari chilli, known for its intense heat and unique flavour profile.
Travel
Wellness tourism stakeholders in Alappuzha harbour high hopes this year

While wellness tourism is growing in Alappuzha, the district is missing out on a major clientele in this segment.
News
Explained | NASA’s PREFIRE mission

It will study how much heat Earth’s polar regions radiate out to space and how that influences our climate

News
3 Indian-American students killed in car accident in Georgia

The deceased have been identified as Aryan Joshi, Shriya Avarsala, and Anvi Sharma.
News
Delhi excise policy case: Manish Sisodia's judicial custody extended till May 31

Sisodia has been in custody since February 26, 2023.
News
Explained | Use of ethylene gas for fruit ripening

FSSAI asks fruit traders not to use banned product ‘calcium carbide’

Entertainment
Sushmita Sen celebrates three decades of being crowned Miss Universe

She recently took to Instagram on Tuesday, sharing a throwback picture of herself holding a baby girl, along with a lengthy caption.
Travel
Alliance Air leaves hundreds of passengers in the lurch at Lakshadweep airport

While Alliance Air is cancelling flights, other airline companies such as Indigo and Fly91 are conducting regular services between Lakshadweep and the mainland, said passengers.

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Race To Paris | Kerala Sports Week Ep 17

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