Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala: This winter, the cold is not just gripping North India—it has also reached the southern states. In Kerala’s famous hill station Munnar, temperatures have plummeted to 0°C, marking the lowest temperature of the season in the state. Meteorological officials warn that the mercury could drop even further in the coming days. Munnar’s Unseasonal Chill Munnar, located in Idukki district at an altitude of 1,600 meters above sea level, is renowned for its tea gardens and waterfalls. Typically, December temperatures here range from a maximum of 23°C to a minimum of 12°C. This sudden dip to freezing point has surprised locals and tourists alike, as Kerala’s usual December temperatures hover around 30°C in most cities. For instance, Adoor recorded a maximum of 30°C, E...

Thiruvananthapuram:A shocking incident of alleged police brutality has surfaced in Kerala, where a Station House Officer (SHO) is seen pushing and slapping a pregnant woman inside a police station. The disturbing act, captured on CCTV cameras, has sparked statewide outrage and prompted Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to order strict action against the erring officials. The incident occurred in June 2024 at the Town North Police Station, but the matter resurfaced after CCTV footage recently came into the public domain. The woman seen in the video has been identified as N. J. Shyamol, while the accused officer is SHO Pratap Chandran. Woman Assaulted While Seeking Husband’s Release According to the victim, Shyamol, she had gone to the police station along with her small child to inqu...

Kochi witnessed an extraordinary wedding on Friday when a bride, who was severely injured in a road accident just hours before her ceremony, was married inside a hospital’s emergency department. Determined to honour the auspicious date and the couple’s long-awaited union, both families turned the hospital into an unexpected wedding venue. Auspicious Muhurat, Unshaken Commitment The bride and groom, along with their families, decided that the marriage must take place on the scheduled day despite the crisis. The wedding was solemnised inside the VPS Lakeshore Hospital in Kochi, where medical staff and a handful of close relatives stood witness to this rare and heartwarming moment. There were no decorations, no music, and no traditional celebrations—only love, courage, and a deep sen...