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Bird flu: Alappuzha on high alert; Health Minister orders to invoke measures under Public Health Act 2023

Alappuzha is the only place in the country where instances of bird flu have been reported continuously for the last 10 years.
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Daily News Dose: Toll in Odisha boat tragedy rises to 7 with recovery of 5 more bodies | Apr 20, 2024

Hello, this is your daily dose of news from Onmanorama. Tune in to get updated about the major news stories of the day.
Kerala
UDF MPs never uttered a word for Kerala in LS, CM trains guns on Congress

Vijayan accused the UDF MPs of not speaking for the rights of people in the parliament. Addressing the election rally at Vadakara here, the CM attacked the Congress leadership.

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KYC Wayanad: Rahul Gandhi faces Annie Raja & K Surendran in 3-way battle

ENTERTAINMENT

Latest Buzz from the Entertainment World

Weekend Reads: Five reasons why 'Amar Singh Chamkila' is a rage now and what makes Imtiaz Ali's film tick for the masses
PVR INOX to start screening Malayalam films at newly opened theatre complexes in Kerala
Jewellery worth Rs 1 crore stolen from filmmaker Joshiy's house in Kochi
Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' is a listener's delight!

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DAILY NEWS DOSE

Kejriwal eating foods high in sugar despite having diabetes to secure medical bail: ED | Apr 18, 2024

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Decoding Malayalam movie Aavesham (EP 69)

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NEWS BRAKE

Breaking barriers of colour, gender & caste in classical arts: Dr Neena Prasad

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Electoral bonds on trial: Behind the Supreme Court verdict | Ep 104

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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: Delhi Capitals put SRH in to bat

SRH are in fourth spot with eight points from six games, while DC are placed sixth with six points seven outings.
News
Case against Thalapathy Vijay for causing public nuisance at polling booth: Reports

The complainant alleged that Vijay violated the poll code by taking a huge number of people to the polling station.
Videos
What Kerala talked about in Lok Sabha election campaign | Election tracker - 7

The weekly show is a recap of events related to Lok Sabha elections 2024. This episode presents major issues that rocked the campaign of Lok Sabha elections 2024 in Kerala

KERALA SPORTS WEEK

Heroes take a leap of faith | Kerala Sports Week | Ep 10

FOOD

Your little guide to a great culinary experience!

Tired of rolling chapatis everyday? Try these tricks to store them
Does salt have an expiry date? Know facts about this flavour enhancer
Easy homemade coconut popsicles
Tender coconut water poached fish

ONMANORAMA VIDEOS

KNOW YOUR CANDIDATE

Rahul Gandhi faces Annie Raja & Surendran in Wayanad

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Kerala Sports Week

Samson's Power & Blasters' Form | Kerala Sports Week Ep12

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ENTERTAINMENT

Bollywood Films Beyond Propaganda

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BATTLE OF BALLOTS

SHAFI PARAMBIL

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Battle of Ballots

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ELECTION YARN

Era of respect: A pregnant statement (Ep3)

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Election Tracker- 3

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ELECTION YARN

Spartan and Daredevil (Ep 2)

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Onmanorama Explains

Pro CAA vs Anti CAA | In-Depth Analysis

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News
Giottus, Veriscope join hands to augment crypto travel rule compliance

The move to ensure transparency in virtual digital assets transfer.
Entertainment
Weekend Reads: Five reasons why 'Amar Singh Chamkila' is a rage now and what makes Imtiaz Ali's film tick for the masses

The movie, which started streaming on Netflix last week, is based on the Punjabi singer Chamkila who was killed by unidentified assailants in 1988.
LifeStyle
Weekend reads: These Malayalam books narrate the tale of human struggles

Apart from uncovering realities, which depict people in their helpless state the books on human struggles portray the invincible power that help them break free from physical or emotional shackles, which bind them.

Movie Review

April 12, 2024

'Aavesham': Fahadh Faasil reigns supreme as 'Ranga' in Jithu Madhavan's comedy-entertainer | Movie Review

April 12, 2024

'Varshangalkku Sesham' Review | A bittersweet tribute to tinsel town’s oddball residents

April 05, 2024

'The First Omen': A dark and refreshing prequel to a horror classic | Movie Review

SPORTS

Catch all the action from the Sporting World.

IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals put SRH in to bat
Encourage girl children to pursue sports, says Tendulkar
KL Rahul can earn World Cup spot with IPL heroics, says Uthappa
David, Pollard fined for helping Surya review decision on wide ball

Sports
Encourage girl children to pursue sports, says Tendulkar

Tendulkar and his wife Anjali were in Ranchi to encourage girl football players of Yuwa Foundation at Ormanjhi block of the district.
LifeStyle
Mental health: Increase dopamine levels for happiness with these simple tips

Noted nutritionist Mareena Wright shares easy tips for the same.
Kerala
Idukki woman who set herself afire succumbs to burn injuries

She suffered 90 per cent burns in the suicide bid on Friday

Vantage Point

Column | Unlikely heroes emerge at the death

Dr KN Raghavan

News
Odisha boat capsize: Death toll rises to 7

All deceased people hailed from Kharseni area of neighbouring Chhattisgarh.
Travel
What went wrong at Thrissur Pooram this year? Spectators recount

Many opine that unnecessary restrictions and the police's stubborn approach ruined the festive mood for pooram lovers.
Sports
KL Rahul can earn World Cup spot with IPL heroics, says Uthappa

Rahul followed up scores of 33, 39 and 39 with a blistering 53-ball 82 that included nine fours and three sixes to help his side to an eight-wicket win over defending champions Chennai Super Kings.

Kerala
Police interference in Thrissur Pooram touches off verbal volleys from Congress and BJP

V D Satheesan raised a serious allegation that the Left government was supporting the move to communalise the Thrissur Pooram.
Entertainment
PVR INOX to start screening Malayalam films at newly opened theatre complexes in Kerala

The decision comes exactly a week after PVR revoked its ban on Malayalam films across its theatres in the country, except its new complexes at Forum Mall in Kochi and R.P. Mall in Kozhikode.
News
Zomato faces tax demand notice worth Rs 11.82 crore

The company will be filing an appeal against the order before the appropriate authority.

TRAVEL

Unleash the wanderlust in you!

What went wrong at Thrissur Pooram this year? Spectators recount
Navakerala bus to operate in Kozhikode-Bengaluru route
Mangaluru – Kottayam special train flagged off today, 43% more train trips this summer
KSEB fails in electrifying Punalur – Shenkottai electric line; Kerala might lose Vande Bharat

News
Kejriwal being pushed towards 'slow death' in Tihar jail: AAP

The ED claimed that Kejriwal was eating food high in sugar every day, despite having Type-2 diabetes, to create grounds for medical bail.
Kerala
BJP govt treats constitution as 'a piece of paper', alleges Priyanka Gandhi

The government harasses, accuses and imprisons those who dare to speak against it, she alleged.
Sports
David, Pollard fined for helping Surya review decision on wide ball

The fine was imposed after a viral video of the match sparked controversy where members in the squad and support staff in the dugout of five-time champions were seen allegedly providing illegal assistance to Suryakumar Yadav in asking for a review.

LIFESTYLE

Stay Updated with Onmanorama Life and Style hacks.

Weekend reads: These Malayalam books narrate the tale of human struggles
Mental health: Increase dopamine levels for happiness with these simple tips
Weekend fitness tip: Is there a specific time to check body weight?
'Heatwave augurs well for monsoon in Kerala, but rains likely to bring more hazards'

LifeStyle
Weekend fitness tip: Is there a specific time to check body weight?

You could use smart scale applications that could be connected to your mobile phone.
News
Delhi excise policy scam: Court reserves order on bail pleas of Manish Sisodia

Sisodia resigned from the Delhi cabinet on February 28, 2023.
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Kerala
Vote-from-home: BLO, polling officer suspended for impersonation in Kannur

LDF convenor E P Jayarajan alleged that the Congress workers are casting fake votes in fear of failure.

Kerala
High-temperature warning for 10 districts in Kerala

Maximum temperatures are very likely to be around 39˚C in Palakkad district and around 38˚C in Alappuzha district.
Entertainment
Jewellery worth Rs 1 crore stolen from filmmaker Joshiy's house in Kochi

The incident reportedly took place at 1.30 am.
Entertainment
Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' is a listener's delight!

The singer first dropped a 16-song record, followed by additional 15 songs after a gap of two hours

News
Congress demands re-election in 47 polling stations in Manipur

The demand for repoll included three polling stations under Chief Minister N Biren Singh's Assembly constituency.
LifeStyle
'Heatwave augurs well for monsoon in Kerala, but rains likely to bring more hazards'

Even though a normal monsoon is being predicted, Kerala needs to be prepared for heavy rains and hazardous events, says an IMD official.
Travel
Navakerala bus to operate in Kozhikode-Bengaluru route

The 25-seater bus has a lift, wash basin and bathroom facilities.

News
After Amethi, Rahul Gandhi will lose Wayanad too: PM Modi

Targeting the INDIA bloc, Modi said it has no face to project and people do not know to whom to entrust the country's future.
Kerala
Nine friends in Kozhikode await Rahim's return after 18 years in Saudi jail

"He used to make video calls at 8 pm daily from the jail. Sometimes he showed us the cell in which he was lodged," said Munambath.
News
Girl student's murder in Karnataka: father upholds BJP's 'Love Jihad' allegations

Neha Hiremath (23), daughter of Congress Councillor of Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation Niranjan Hiremath, was stabbed to death on the campus of BVB College on Thursday.

Kerala
Man arrested with MDMA from Kochi

Gokul G B (28) was held with 37.19 grams of narcotic substance from the Kollamkudi Mughal area in Kakkanad.
Travel
Mangaluru – Kottayam special train flagged off today, 43% more train trips this summer

Elaborate crowd control arrangements are made at all major and important railway stations.
Entertainment
Sandeep Reddy Vanga threatens to replace Adil Hussain's face in 'Kabir Singh' after actor bashes movie

Adil had played a cameo as a college dean in the movie, which was criticised previously for glorifying misogyny.

Travel
KSEB fails in electrifying Punalur – Shenkottai electric line; Kerala might lose Vande Bharat

The KSEB is supposed to supply electricity to the traction substation in Punalur.
Kerala
'My heart is breaking,' says Nimisha Priya’s mother as she begins journey to Yemen

In 2017, Nimisha Priya was sentenced to death for the murder of Yemeni national Talal Abdo Mahdi.
Kerala
Youth attacks nurse, family members in Alappuzha after rejection of marriage proposal

The motive behind the attack stemmed from the accused's desire to marry Sajina, a nurse based in Kuwait.

News
Elon Musk postpones India trip, cites heavy Tesla obligations

Tesla has also shelved plans to develop a low-cost EV for around $25,000.
Entertainment
'Premalu 2' confirmed! Naslen-Mamitha starrer to hit theatres in 2025

The Malayalam original, celebrated in Kerala and other states, will return with a fresh story, hinted at by new posters shared on Instagram.
Travel
Thrissur Pooram's iconic fireworks reduced to smoke after restrictions delay festivities till morning

The vibrant and colourful fireworks that typically illuminate the night sky of Thrissur were reduced to faint trails of smoke due to the altered timing.

Kerala
Two young men charged with kidnap, rape after they go on tour with minor girlfriends to Bengaluru

It has been learned that the girls are in love with the accused and they have eloped with them on a bike to Bangalore from Wandoor.
Kerala
Thrissur pooram: Thiruvambady Devaswom halts festivities amid police restrictions; fireworks begin at 7am

The Thiruvambadi Devaswom protested by switching off the lights at Poorapanthal in Naduvilal, marking a historic first.
LifeStyle
Read your horoscope today (20-04-2024)

Some people have been advised to be on their guard, while others can relax as a few tasks may led them to success.

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Kerala
Chandy, Kodiyeri, Kanam, Panakkad; Maestros Kerala missed badly this election

Strategy was second nature to masters of Kerala politics during elections.
Kerala
Woman critical after she sets herself afire to prevent attachment of property in Idukki

Grade SI Binoy and woman civil officer Ambily sustained burns while trying to save the woman.
Sports
IPL 2024: Rahul, de Kock star as LSG outplay CSK

Rahul (82) and De Kock (54) batted with authority during their match-winning alliance of 134, the highest partnership for any wicket at the Ekana Stadium, as LSG recovered from back-to-back loss and consolidate their position in the table.

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News
Lok Sabha elections: 63% voter turnout in first phase

Tripura recorded the highest turnout of 80.17 per cent, followed by West Bengal at 77.57 per cent.
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Kerala
BJP won’t win more than 200 seats, says Pawan Khera | Interview

Narendra Modi and his central agencies have been going soft on Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his daughter, despite corruption allegations against them, he alleged.
Sports
ISL: Odisha FC knock Kerala Blasters out, through to maiden semifinals

Isak Vanlalruatfela struck the winner in the 98th minute.

Kerala
Drug trafficking: Wayanad police arrest three in inter-state operations

Four persons have been arrested so far in connection with the case.
Kerala
Vote rigging: Police book 6 in Kannur; Collector refuses to conduct repolling

Kasaragod district collector Inbasekhar K refused to conduct repolling .
Kerala
Congress, Left ideologically bankrupt: BJP chief JP Nadda

"Rahul Gandhi is driven by family politics and is implementing the same," Nadda said.

Travel
Air India cancels Dubai flights

Dubai airport operations have been hit by unprecedented rains and floods.
Kerala
Man sentenced to 113 years for sexually abusing wife's minor brother multiple times

The crime came to light when the man attacked the boys with wooden planks in 2021.
Kerala
Sugandhagiri tree felling case: Forest dept issues 4 orders in 24 hours, reveals lack of consensus

Forest minister A K Saseendran said that there were some procedural lapses from his office in issuing the suspension order.

Travel
Thrissur Pooram: Kudamattam celebrates the festival with vibrant parasols

The elephants that shoulder the 'thidambu' aka deity for the ritual are Guruvayoor Nandan for Paramekkavu and Thiruvambady Chandrasekharan for Thiruvambady.
Kerala
Mosques, Mahallu committees asked to make changes to prayer timings on poll day

The Samastha AP faction said that believers will have to fix their voting time in such a way that they don't miss their Friday prayers.
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Daily News Dose: This election is about making India a big global power in next 5 years, says PM Modi | Apr 19, 2024

Hello, this is your daily dose of news from Onmanorama. Tune in to get updated about the major news stories of the day.

Travel
UAE floods: Indian embassy advises citizens to reschedule non-essential travel

The UAE is trying to recover from the record-setting rains this week which has caused massive flooding in Dubai and surrounding areas.
Entertainment
Chandhunath-starrer 'Cyber' is a techno thriller that will be set in the future

The movie explores the dark side of technology and will also feature Prasanth Murali, Jeeva, Cereena, among others in prominent roles.
News
Tehran signals no retaliation against Israel after drones attack Iran

The two longstanding foes had been heading towards direct confrontation since a presumed Israeli airstrike on April 1.

News
Delhi excise policy scam: Kejriwal accuses ED of being ‘petty’, ‘politicising’ his food before court

"ED claimed that I want to increase my blood sugar levels to get bail. Am I going to risk paralysis to get bail?" Kejriwal told to the court.
Entertainment
Malayalam film 'Vadakkan' selected at Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival

'Vadakkan' is also set to be presented in May at this year's Cannes in the Marché Du Film, a film market held under the auspices of the Festival De Cannes.
Videos
ED is BJP's political weapon: Thomas Isaac

Thomas Isaac, the LDF candidate from Pathanamthitta, discusses the looming specter of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections and the concerning trend of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) being wielded as a political weapon by the BJP.

Sports
Gukesh crushes Abasov to be back in joint lead; Pragg, Gujrathi out of contention

Praggnanandhaa is still fifth with six points with Gujrathi following him on five points.
Kerala
Left leaders not afraid of jail unlike Congress: Pinarayi Vijayan

Rahul's grandmother, Indira Gandhi, had put most of us including me in jail during the Emergency, said Vijayan.
Kerala
Kollam man arrested for molesting TN woman on moving train

A court in Kottayam on Thursday remanded him to 14 days of judicial custody.

LifeStyle
Make best use of low-profile Indian plum this summer

Rich in various vitamins, phosphorus, calcium, iron, and antioxidants, the fruit is used for making value-added products like pickles, squash, wine, chutney, jam and so on.
Entertainment
Actors Vijay, Rajinikanth mobbed outside polling booths as they arrive to cast votes

Vijay looked hassled even as he tried to navigate his way through the crowd.
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News
Andaman scripts history as members of Vulnerable Tribal Group cast vote

Seven members of the Shompen tribe, a particularly vulnerable tribal group (PVTGs) of Great Nicobar Islands on Friday exercised their voting rights .

LifeStyle
Architect gifts his parents a classy home, blends tradition with modern features

The elevation dons the elegant charm of traditional style while the interiors boast of modern amenities and designer elements.
Kerala
Online smear campaign against K K Shailaja, one held

Six cases have so far been registered against five persons in different police stations in Kozhikode and Kannur.
Travel
Reschedule non-essential travel: Indian embassy advises travellers due to floods

The embassy in the advisory said that the UAE authorities were working round the clock to ensure normalisation of operations.

LifeStyle
What is Nestle's Cerelac made of? Consumer Affairs Ministry asks FSSAI to probe

According to the report, Nestle has been alleged to add 2.7 grams of sugar per serving of Nestle Cerelac baby cereals sold in India.
Entertainment
Mollywood's iconic couple Shobana and Mohanlal to unite again in Tharun Moorthy's next

The two have acted in several iconic films, including Thenmavin Kombathu, Pavithram, Valanakalude Naadu, Manichithrathazhu.
Entertainment
'Article 370', 'Anchakkallakokkan' and 'Siren': New OTT releases available for streaming this weekend

It's the time of the week to binge-watch some of the latest movies and series on OTT platforms.

Kerala
Jesna wasn't pregnant, cops found no blood-stained clothes: CBI tells court

Medical records from the hospital where Jesna sought treatment during the bleeding incident were examined, and statements from the doctors were recorded, confirming it was related to menstruation.
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Kerala
Onmanorama Explains | Do EVMs curtail voter rights and can they be manipulated?

Since Indian EVMs are standalone devices unconnected to units outside the system, most experts have ruled out the possibility of hacking. However, manipulation has not been ruled out.
Kerala
CPM agent caught on camera 'stealing' elderly woman's vote; Kannur Collector suspends 5 officials

The collector took punitive action against the polling officials after the CCTV footage of the proceeding was made public by the BJP.

News
Kejriwal consuming high-sugar diet despite diabetes for bail grounds, ED tells court

Kejriwal has moved the court seeking permission to consult his regular doctor via video conference because of fluctuating sugar levels.
Kerala
Malayali woman on Iran-seized cargo ship reaches Kerala safely

A native of Veluthur in Thrissur, Ann has been working on the ship for the past nine months as a trainee.
News
Stalin, Rajnikanth cast votes in Tamil Nadu as all 39 Lok Sabha constituencies go to polls

The fate of 950 candidates will be decided by about 6.23 crore voters who are set to exercise their franchise in 68,321 polling stations.

News
80 Maoists killed, 125 arrested, 150 surrendered in Chhattisgarh in 4 months

Left-wing extremism-related violence has declined in the country by 52 per cent.
News
SC reserves verdict on cross-verification of votes cast using EVMs with VVPAT

A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta reserved its verdict after hearing the response of the Election Commission on the pleas.
Sports
IPL 2024: MI beat Punjab Kings by 9 runs

Chasing a challenging 193, young sensation Ashutosh played the knock of his nascent career, smashing a 28-ball 61 to keep PBKS in the hunt till the end.

Sports
ISL Knockout Preview: Semifinal spot up for grabs as Odisha host Kerala Blasters

Both these teams are heading into the knockouts with identical forms, losing thrice along with drawing and winning once each in their previous five games.
Kerala
Sugandhagiri tree felling case: Forest dept stays suspension of South Wayanad DFO

The suspension order cites the DFO's failure to prevent the trees from being smuggled out.
Kerala
Iranian commandos were polite: Lone Malayali woman cadet released from Israel-linked ship

While asked whether she would return to the same job, Ann replied, “Certainly! I love that work.”

Kerala
ECI & Kerala's CEO deny error in Kasaragod's mock polling, but find scapegoats

Despite officials refusing to acknowledge the glitch, the Collector's report says four VVPAT machines printed extra slips with BJP symbols.
News
Israeli missiles hit site in Iran in retaliatory strike: Reports

Several Iranian nuclear sites are located in Isfahan province, including Natanz, centerpiece of Iran’s uranium enrichment program.
LifeStyle
Kerala girl Kaziah Mejo crowned Miss Teen International India 2024

Kazhia's parents Mejo Abraham and Suja Mejo are natives of Karipuzha in Mavelikkara, Kerala.

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News
From Tamil Nadu to Manipur: Phase 1 of 2024 Lok Sabha polls kick-starts in 102 seats

Over 16.63 crore eligible voters prepare to cast their ballots in the first phase, shaping the destiny of the nation for the next five years.
Career & Campus
Apply for PG Diploma in Journalism at MASCOM before May 10

The course provides professional training designed to impart the latest knowledge and skills in the digital, broadcast, and print sectors.
Kerala
Negotiations for Nimisha Priya's release going positively; several challenges ahead: Samuel Jerome

Nimisha Priya's release is only possible through negotiations with the family and the tribe of the slain, said the human rights activist.

News
Remarks on allopathy: SC asks Bihar, Chhattisgarh on status of cases against Ramdev

Apex court asks yoga guru to implead complainants in his plea for a stay of criminal probes.
Kerala
7-year-old brutally assaulted by stepfather; case against mother for supporting abuse

A case has been registered against Anu, the mother's second husband under the Juvenile Justice Act.
Travel
Cancelled flights due to UAE floods? Here's how to rebook, replace tickets

Airport authorities informed that the passengers with confirmed tickets should arrive early to complete the check-in procedures to avoid overcrowding.

Kerala
Youth falls while disembarking from train in Aluva, dies

Roji had boarded the train from Thiruvalla and was attempting to alight at platform number three in Aluva when the accident occurred.
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Kerala
No biriyani, no fizz, poll season a real bummer for plantation workers in Nilgiris

Employing women for campaign work costs parties Rs 450 per day.

What Kerala talked about in Lok Sabha election campaign | Election tracker - 7

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

Kerala

KYC Wayanad: Rahul Gandhi faces Annie Raja & K Surendran in 3-way battle

Heroes take a leap of faith | Kerala Sports Week | Ep 10

'Aavesham': Fahadh Faasil reigns supreme as 'Ranga' in Jithu Madhavan's comedy-entertainer | Movie Review

'Varshangalkku Sesham' Review | A bittersweet tribute to tinsel town’s oddball residents

'The First Omen': A dark and refreshing prequel to a horror classic | Movie Review