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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%

ALL STORIES

Travel
Dubai's visa on arrival facility: How to apply online, documents to carry

GDRFA says that the flyers should apply for the visa online before they travel to Dubai.
Career & Campus
Rs 72 crore project for state-of-the-art new ladies' hostel at Kozhikode NIT

NITC secured a loan of Rs 71.85 crore from the Higher Education Financing Agency (HEFA) for this construction project with the support of the Ministry of Education.
Entertainment
'Mandakini' Movie Review: A slow starter powered by the mass performance of female stars

Althaf Salim of 'Pachuvum Athbuthavilakkum' fame gets his first lead role in the movie, scripted by Shiju Bhaskar and Shalu.

VIDEO

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

ENTERTAINMENT

Latest Buzz from the Entertainment World

'Mandakini' Movie Review: A slow starter powered by the mass performance of female stars
Makers of Prabhas-starrer 'Kalki 2898 AD' introduce 'Bujji', a futuristic six tonne car
Kani Kusruti displays solidarity for Palestine with watermelon clutch at Cannes 2024
'Thalavan': A well-crafted investigative thriller with strong performances from Biju Menon, Asif Ali | Movie Review

PODCASTS

NEWS BRAKE

Cyber frauds & money mules: The dangers of loaning your bank account

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DAILY NEWS DOSE

SC refuses to issue EC directions to upload voter turnout data during elections | May 24, 2024

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Decoding Malayalam movie Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil (EP 74)

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NEWS BRAKE

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

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

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Sports
IPL 2024 Qualifier 2: SRH vs RR in pix

Sunrisers Hyderabad will face Kolkata Knight Riders in the final on Sunday.
Kerala
Sexual assault of 10-year-old: Accused traced to Andhra with help of phone call, arrested

As per reports, a phone call the accused made home proved crucial in tracing him.
Sports
Sanju Samson's struggles in IPL playoffs continue

It was a forgettable game for the Rajasthan Royals skipper as his side crashed out of IPL 2024.

KERALA SPORTS WEEK

Race To Paris | Kerala Sports Week Ep 17

FOOD

Your little guide to a great culinary experience!

A taste of south India in Japan: This Kyoto eatery serves the best idli in town
How to keep your batter rising even in the rainy & cold season
South Indian mutton soup: A hearty and warm rainy day breakfast
What happens when you microwave a raw egg?

ONMANORAMA VIDEOS

NEWS BEYOND KERALA

The Rising Tide of Student Activism Supporting Palestine

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TRAVEL

TVM Safari in e-bus

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KNOW YOUR CANDIDATE

Rahul Gandhi faces Annie Raja & Surendran in Wayanad

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BATTLE OF BALLOTS

SHAFI PARAMBIL

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Kerala
Heavy showers: Teen, elderly woman drown in Kozhikode

A 14 year old boy drowned in a temple pond on Friday morning.
Kerala
After a punishing summer, govt forms tech committee to study river water use and finance

The committee has been constituted following a recommendation from the vice-chairperson of the state planning board.
LS POLLS- PHASE 6

News
Lok Sabha Elections Phase 6: Voting begins in 58 constituencies; Mehbooba Mufti, Maneka Gandhi among top candidates

The Election Commission has urged the voters in the urban centres, including Delhi, Gurugram and Faridabad to break the trend of urban apathy by coming out in large numbers to vote .

Movie Review

May 25, 2024

'Mandakini' Movie Review: A slow starter powered by the mass performance of female stars

May 24, 2024

'Thalavan': A well-crafted investigative thriller with strong performances from Biju Menon, Asif Ali | Movie Review

May 23, 2024

Mammootty's banter, Raj Shetty's villainy drive this imbalanced narrative | Turbo movie review

SPORTS

Catch all the action from the Sporting World.

IPL 2024 Qualifier 2: SRH vs RR in pix
Sanju Samson's struggles in IPL playoffs continue
IPL 2024: SRH set up title clash with KKR
Barcelona sack Xavi Hernandez as manager

RAIN UPDATES

Kerala
Heavy rain expected to ease in Kerala today, yellow alert in 7 districts

Due to the weakening of the cyclonic circulation over the Arabian Sea only light to moderate rainfall is expected throughout the state
Food
A taste of south India in Japan: This Kyoto eatery serves the best idli in town

The Japanese proprietors of Tadka make biannual trips to Chennai to stay abreast of the evolving trends in South Indian culinary traditions.
Kerala
Kerala woman principal faces govt's wrath for anti-SFI remarks, HC upholds her right of free speech

The court slams the government for invoking service rules against the principal since her remarks were against SFI unit members.

Vantage Point

Column | All not hunky-dory amid run feast

Dr KN Raghavan

Sports
IPL 2024: SRH set up title clash with KKR

SRH spinners Shahbaz Ahmed (3/23) and Abhishek Sharma (2/24) wrecked RR in their chase.
RAIN UPDATES

Kerala
Heavy rain to lash Kerala till May 27, orange alert in 8 districts today

The presence of a low pressure system in Arabian Sea besides the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify the rain in Kerala and Lakshadweep.
Kerala
CPM society fraud: Crime Branch recovers stolen gold pawned with banks; key accused still on the run

Crime Branch recovered 1,080g of gold ornaments from Kerala Bank's branch in Kanhangad.

Kerala
Miffed over bad roads in Alappuzha, private bus operators to approach district collector; say no plans to hold strike

A complaint will be submitted before the district collector on Saturday.
Kerala
Kerala to introduce medical audit to deal with negligence cases

The minister said that all government medical colleges had a death audit but it was stopped in between.
Kerala
AWHO to retrofit crumbling army flats with Rs 80 cr; concerns arise over 10-yr guarantee

A contract has been entered with the technical service provider for an amount of Rs 3,23,00,000.

TRAVEL

Unleash the wanderlust in you!

Dubai's visa on arrival facility: How to apply online, documents to carry
UAE's visiting visa rules: What has changed, what should travellers keep with them
4-hour flight turns into 22-hour nightmare for Air India Express Doha-Kozhikode passengers
Airfares go up four times in Gulf sector: Passengers worried as summer vacation approaches

News
Tamil Nadu CM writes to centre seeking rejection of Kerala's proposal for new dam in Mullaperiyar

This is the second time a DPR is being prepared for the new dam
News
ICJ orders Israel to halt assault on Gaza's Rafah

The court also ordered Israel to open the Rafah crossing between Egypt and Gaza to allow in humanitarian aid.
Sports
Barcelona sack Xavi Hernandez as manager

The decision ended months of arguments between Barca and Xavi who made 767 appearances as a midfielder for the Spanish giants and helped them win 25 major trophies.

LIFESTYLE

Stay Updated with Onmanorama Life and Style hacks.

Manushi Chhillar forays into fashion business with her swimwear brand, Dweep
Bengaluru rave party involving Telugu actress Hema: How do psychotropic drugs affect you?
Avian flu outbreak in Kottayam poultry farm: How to guard your health?
World Schizophrenia Day: Does the disease occur in children?

Kerala
Unnecessary traffic signals will be removed: Transport Minister

The department is planning to change the timer of traffic signals on certain roads.
Podcast
Daily News Dose: SC refuses to issue EC directions to upload voter turnout data during elections | May 24, 2024

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Pune Porsche accident: Teen was fully in his senses, attempts made to show he wasn’t behind wheel, say police

City police chief admits to lapses in initial investigation.

Entertainment
Makers of Prabhas-starrer 'Kalki 2898 AD' introduce 'Bujji', a futuristic six tonne car

The car, which was made in partnership with Mahindra and JA Motorsports, happens to be actor Prabhas aka Bhairava's best friend in the movie.
News
SC prefers 'hands-free approach', refuses to direct EC to upload voter turnout data

The bench said it would be difficult for the poll panel to mobilise manpower for uploading the voter turnout data on its website.
Kerala
Youth dies after falling off theatre in Pathanamthitta; foul play suspected

There are allegations of foul play surrounding Bharat Jyothi's death.

Travel
UAE's visiting visa rules: What has changed, what should travellers keep with them

Many passengers, including Malayalis, who failed to fulfil these guidelines or produce necessary travel documents were detained at the Indian airports and were not allowed to board the planes.
News
Swati Maliwal assault case: Kejriwal's aide sent to judicial custody till May 28

Bibhav Kumar has been under police custody since Saturday.
News
Actor Laila Khan murder: Stepfather gets death penalty

Laila's mother and her four sibilings were also killed in February, 2011.

LifeStyle
Manushi Chhillar forays into fashion business with her swimwear brand, Dweep

Chillar's creations feature a range of colours and patterns, which make them suit the summer season. Photo: instagram.com/manushi_chhillar
Food
How to keep your batter rising even in the rainy & cold season

Add a small amount of sugar to the batter. Sugar feeds the yeast, helping it to ferment more actively.
Kerala
Death toll in rain-related accidents touches 11 in Kerala; Govt on high alert, says Revenue Minister

More NDRF teams to reach Kerala in June; Fire Force, police and revenue department ready to face untoward incidents.

Career & Campus
Malayala Manorama to honour Plus-2, Class 12 toppers in Kottayam district on June 1

Eligible students can fill up a Google Form to register.
Kerala
Organ mafia thrives as police report gathers dust

The mafia normally targetted families of alcoholics.
Entertainment
Kani Kusruti displays solidarity for Palestine with watermelon clutch at Cannes 2024

Following the viral spread of the images, numerous users, including actors from the Malayalam film industry, took to their respective Instagram accounts to commend Kani for her solidarity.

Sports
A medal is achievable if I lift more than 200kgs: Mirabai Chanu

A world champion and a twice Commonwealth Games winner, Mirabai is India's most successful lifter but injuries have disrupted her progress in recent years.
Entertainment
'Thalavan': A well-crafted investigative thriller with strong performances from Biju Menon, Asif Ali | Movie Review

This film is well-crafted and contains enough substance to be considered a solid investigative story.
Kerala
Pet 'matrimony': Kerala vet student launches website to find perfect mate for dogs and cats

The idea of a website to identify mating partners for dogs and cats sprang from his wish to standardize the breeding programme.

Sports
Kohli all praise for DK's 'honesty and courage' | Video

Kohli also hailed Karthik as a technically 'correct' and versatile batter.
Career & Campus
KEAM 2024 trial test on Saturday; download admission slip now

The actual KEAM 2024 exam will be conducted in online mode from June 5 to 9.
Travel
4-hour flight turns into 22-hour nightmare for Air India Express Doha-Kozhikode passengers

The passengers said that they were given food only by 3.30 am and that the AC inside the aircraft was switched off as soon as it landed.

Kerala
2014 Attingal double murder: HC commutes death sentence of prime accused to life imprisonment

On April 16, 2014, Nino Mathew hacked Anu Shanthi's daughter Swasthika (4) and mother-in-law Vijayamma alias Omana (57) to death in Attingal.
Kerala
Summer rain leaves Mukkam woman, son homeless as mud, stones from mining site fill house premises

Rights panel asks Kozhiode collector, Mukkam municipality to file reports in a week.
Travel
Airfares go up four times in Gulf sector: Passengers worried as summer vacation approaches

The schools in Dubai close for the summer vacation on June 28 while the holidays begin on July 5 in other Emirates.

Kerala
Liquor policy: Excise Minister vows stringent action against illegal fund collection

The voicemail, purportedly sent by a prominent figure within the Federation of Kerala Hotel Association, hints at soliciting funds in exchange for favorable liquor policies.
Kerala
This Kerala woman lost her kidney, job to organ donation scam

The debt of Rs 2.5 lakh escalated to Rs 8.5 lakh for the victim.
Kerala
Suspect in sexual assault case of 10-year-old in Kasaragod nabbed from Andhra Pradesh

As per reports, a phone call the accused made home proved crucial in tracing him.

Sports
Claudio Ranieri bids bye to coaching

The Italian's last match as a manager was Cagliari's 3-2 home defeat to Fiorentina on Thursday, where he received a rousing ovation from fans at the Sardegna Arena as well as a guard of honour from his players.
Career & Campus
Artistry for a cause: 'Reflections' exhibition at Saintgits inspires hope

Spectacular murals and tea paintings were the major attractions of the exhibition.
Travel
Dubai air taxi: Ticket rates, how to book, routes and more

The distance that would take at least one and a half hours to cover on the road could be covered in just 10 – 20 minutes in a flying taxi.

Food
South Indian mutton soup: A hearty and warm rainy day breakfast

The soup is hydrating and can help in recovery, especially after an illness or physical exertion, due to its high water content and the presence of electrolytes and nutrients.
Career & Campus
Mindspark: Two-day electronics and robotics programme held at Saintgits

Mindspark aimed to provide a strong foundation in Electronics, Chip Design, and Robotics.
Sports
BCCI has not approached any Australian cricketer for Team India coach role: Jay Shah

Former Australian players Ricky Ponting and Justin Langer have claimed that they have turned down approaches for the high-profile position.

Sports
Malaysia Masters: Sindhu downs top seed Han, through to semis

Ashmita Chaliha lost to sixth-seeded Chinese Zhang Yi Ma in another quarterfinal.
Career & Campus
Apply for Sydney Scholars India Scholarship by June 2

The scholarship amount ranges up to 40,000 dollars a year.
Kerala
Keralite drowns while trying to rescue son from swimming pool in US

According to the information George’s relatives in Muvattupuzha received, the incident took place on Wednesday.

Food
What happens when you microwave a raw egg?

Heating whole eggs in their shells in the microwave can cause them to explode due to steam buildup.
Entertainment
Unni Mukundan's 'Jai Ganesh' to Vishal-starrer 'Rathnam': Here's a list of new OTT releases

This week get ready to binge-watch some of the latest movies and series on various OTT platforms. From Unni Mukundan-starrer 'Jai Ganesh' to Jennifer Lopez's 'Atlas', we have you covered.
LifeStyle
Bengaluru rave party involving Telugu actress Hema: How do psychotropic drugs affect you?

Those who recognise signs of addiction to these substances should take timely medical intervention including therapy, medication and help from support groups.

Kerala
Birthday celebration ends in tragedy; Malayali student drowns in Tajikistan

The deceased has been identified as Riaz Haris Muhammed (24).
News
Death toll in Thane chemical factory blast rises to 9

64 injured; Owners booked for culpable homicide
News
Israel continues strikes in Gaza, engages in close combat with Hamas in Rafah

Israeli tanks advanced in Rafah's southeast, edged towards the city's western district of Yibna and continued to operate in three eastern suburbs.

Entertainment
Idavela Babu to take a break from AMMA's helm; Mohanlal too likely to step down

Having led the organisation in different capacities and presently serving as its General Secretary, Idavela Babu has now decided that he is no longer ready to hold any posts in the organisation.
LifeStyle
Avian flu outbreak in Kottayam poultry farm: How to guard your health?

If someone at home is sick and if they have symptoms of flu, keep a distance from them to avoid spreading the virus.
Entertainment
Kani Kusruti and Divya Prabha dance their way to the screening of 'All We Imagine As Light' at Cannes

The movie features a talented cast, including Kani Kusruti, Divya Prabha, Chhaya Kadam, and Hridhu Haroon.

LifeStyle
World Schizophrenia Day: Does the disease occur in children?

A very serious illness, it is categorized under psychosis by experts.
News
Bangladesh MP murdered by contract killers in Kolkata, police suspect 'honey trap'

An initial probe also found out that the MP's close friend, a US citizen, had paid around Rs 5 crore to those involved in the crime.
Kerala
Bar bribery allegations surface again, voice message demanding Rs 2.5 lakh from owners leaked

The voicemail, purportedly sent by a prominent figure within the Federation of Kerala Hotel Association, hints at soliciting funds in exchange for favorable liquor policies.

Sports
French Open: Nadal to meet Zverev in opening round

Novak Djokovic will begin his quest for a 25th Grand Slam crown against local hope Pierre-Hugues Herbert, while top-ranked Iga Swiatek kicks off her title defence against a qualifier.
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.
Sports
Costa Rican legend Navas announces retirement from international football

The 37-year-old's decision means he will not be taking part in the Copa America, which will be held in the United States from June 20 to July 14.

Sports
USA complete series win over Bangladesh

Netravalkar, the former Mumbai and India U-19 pacer, struck a couple of early blows as he claimed 2/15 while Ali Khan, who was born in Pakistan and moved to the US, wrapped up the innings claiming 3/25 in 3.3 overs as the hosts defended a modest 144.
Kerala
Jaundice, not dengue, second infectious cause of death in Kerala now

Between March and May, Kerala's caseload rose by 312% and fatalities increased from 2 to 17.
Kerala
Dispute over Samastha mouthpiece policy drags on, Nadwi served show cause

The Chief Editor's public rant about Suprabhatham's policy has invited the wrath of the Mushavara of Samastha.

Kerala
Alappuzha city gas pipeline works put on halt due to rain

The project was expected to be completed by April this year.
Kerala
Massive tax fraud in Kerala: Raids unearth scrap traders used fake bills worth Rs 1,000 cr

top tax official said that input tax credit of nearly Rs 200 crore could have been illegally pocketed by unscrupulous traders.
RAIN UPDATES

Kerala
Heavy rain likely in Kerala for next 5 days; red alert in 2 districts, 223 people in relief camps

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

Sports
Kerala's Pranav Prince in Tamil Nadu team for FIBA West Asia Super League

Malayali C V Sunny is the head coach of Team Tamil Nadu.
Kerala
Kozhikode man's release from Saudi jail: Blood money raised through crowdfunding handed over to MEA

Rs 34.35 cr deposited in MEA's account.
Kerala
Saddened by deaths in floods, posts Chandrasekhar; He may have watched '2018', trolls Minister Sivankutty

The Union Minister's now-deleted misinformed post became fodder for social media trolls.

Kerala
Series of strange coincidences lead to incarceration of innocent man, Ponnani Police in the soup

The wrongly arrested youth spent four days in the Central Prison in Tavanur.
News
7 dead, over 40 injured as blast rips through chemical factory in Thane

As per the preliminary information, those killed were working in neighbouring factories.
Sports
West Ham name former Spain head coach Lopetegui as manager

He will take charge on July 1 after Moyes left the east London club by mutual consent.

Kerala
Bird flu confirmed in Kottayam district, sale of poultry banned in several local bodies

The bird flu was detected in the regional poultry farm of Animal Husbandry Department.
Podcast
Daily News Dose: Parties doubt 'something fishy' about EC not releasing voter turnout data: Kapil Sibal | May 23, 2024

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News
Cyclone Remal to hit West Bengal, Bangladesh coasts by Sunday

According to the IMD, the cyclone could reach a wind speed of 102 kilometres per hour on Sunday.

Entertainment
Mammootty's banter, Raj Shetty's villainy drive this imbalanced narrative | Turbo movie review

The veteran actor gets to shed his serious avatar in 'Turbo' directed by Vysakh and delights his fans essaying a care-free, sunny man who finds joy in playing big brother to his younger friends.
Kerala
Periyar fish kill: Minister wants protocol for opening Pathalam regulator

The Pathalam facility requires a special protocol considering repeated incidents of pollution in the Periyar.
Sports
Kerala Blasters appoint Mikael Stahre as head coach

The 48-year-old Swede has joined the ISL side on a two-year contract.

Travel
Rajinikanth receives UAE Golden Visa

A video of Rajinikanth being driven around by Yusuff Ali had recently gone viral on social media.
News
Explained | Small Island Developing States (SIDS)

The 4th International Conference on SIDS will be held in Antigua and Barbuda
News
WHO updates Bacterial Pathogens Priority List

It features 15 families of antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Food
Best foods to eat when you have a fever

When you have a fever, it’s best to avoid heavy, greasy, or highly seasoned foods as they can be harder to digest and may exacerbate nausea or discomfort.
Kerala
To safeguard force's morale, police can't side with wrongdoers: HC

Justice Devan Ramachandran comes down heavily on Kerala police for going against the code of conduct set by the DGP.
News
Wild jumbo roams into Bharathiar University campus in Coimbatore, kills security officer

The deceased is Shanmugham of Coimbatore.

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.
LifeStyle
Antarctica’s melting ice to adversely affect coastal population: Dr Shailesh Nayak

The Director of the National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS) was speaking on the topic ‘Antarctica and Climate Change’ at the Antarctica Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM) held in Kochi recently.
Travel
UAE issues new visiting visa guidelines: Passengers detained at airports

The airline companies have been strictly imposing the guidelines that visiting visa holders should possess documents of hotel booking as well as 5,000 dirhams (Rs 1.3 lakh) for their expenses.

Entertainment
Alia Bhatt's 'Ghar More Pardesiya' performance receives special mention by The Academy

Alia responded to this honour by sharing The Academy's post on her Instagram Story, adding red heart and sun emojis to express her happiness.
Kerala
Tamil Nadu objects to construction of check dam at Vattavada in Idukki

A one-meter-high and 40-meter-long check dam is being constructed at Rs 22 crore under the Kerala Water Authority's Jala Jeevan project.

Phase 1 April 19

Phase 2 April 26

Phase 3 May 7

Phase 4 May 13

Phase 5 May 20

Phase 6 May 25

Phase 7 June 1

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Race To Paris | Kerala Sports Week Ep 17

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