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Kerala to give Rs.1.5 mn to slain Major's family

The Kerala government Wednesday announced a compensation of Rs.1.5 million to the family of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, who was killed while battling terrorists in Mumbai.

Achuthanandan apologises under pressure from opposition

Wilting under pressure from the opposition, Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan Wednesday apologized for his remarks against the family of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, who was killed fighting terrorists in Mumbai.2:00 PM on December 03

I have not made the dog remark, declares Achuthanandan

As the opposition chorus for his resignation grew louder, Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan Wednesday denied having made remarks against the family of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, killed fighting terrorists in Mumbai, and accused the media of misinterpreting his statement.12:01 PM on December 03

Toonz, Marvel tie up for second part of X-Men series

Singapore-based animation major Toonz Entertainment Pte Ltd has tied up with Marvel Animation to produce the second part of the popular animated television series 'Wolverine and the X-Men', a top official said here Tuesday.9:33 PM on December 02

Achuthanandan's remarks invite sharp criticism

Criticism poured in Tuesday over Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan's sharp remarks after being snubbed by the father of Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, the National Security Guard (NS) commando killed in the terrorist attack in Mumbai. The Kerala assembly witnessed uproarious scenes over the issue and opposition activists brought a dog to the secretariat with the picture of Achuthanandan slung around its neck.3:31 PM on December 02

Shifting ministerial portfolios will do 'no good': CPI

Senior Communist Party of India (CPI) leader Gurudas Dasgupta Monday said shifting ministerial portfolios would do 'no good' to the country, as the veteran leftist accused the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government of failing to tackling terrorism.5:03 PM on December 01

Supplyco plans franchise outlets in Middle East

With Supplyco (Kerala State Civil Supplies Corporation) planning to set up franchisee stalls, thousands of Keralites settled in various Middle East countries can now look forward to getting their favourite food items.2:32 PM on December 01

Kerala state buses to ferry Infosys employees

The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has agreed to ferry on a daily basis the 2,000 professionals employed at the campus here of information technology (IT) major Infosys.2:31 PM on December 01

Mumbai terror, economic crises bad news for Kerala tourism

Members of the Kerala tourism industry, already reeling under the impact of the global economic crisis, fear their losses will mount as foreign tourists are likely to stay away in the aftermath of the terror attacks in Mumbai.4:33 PM on November 30

Congress to kick-start Lok Sabha poll campaign in Kerala

Congress president Sonia Gandhi will kick-start campaigning in Kerala for the impending Lok Sabha polls Dec 14.9:01 PM on November 29

24-year-old Malayali killed in Mumbai terror strike

Anish Prabhu, a 24-year-old Malayali youth had stars in his eyes as he was all set to leave for Qatar. He, however, had to first go for a medical examination to Mumbai, where he was caught by the bullets of terrorists at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Wednesday night.6:30 PM on November 28

Kerala Assembly pays tribute to V.P. Singh

The Kerala Assembly Friday paid homage to former prime minister V.P. Singh, who died in New Delhi after battling a kidney ailment for several years. The house was later adjourned for the day.1:00 PM on November 28

V.P. Singh gave Trivandrum airport international status

Among the things former prime minister V.P. Singh, who passed away Thursday, would be remembered for is declaring the Trivandrum airport here as an international airport.6:31 PM on November 27

High alert in Kerala: Achuthanandan

Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan Thursday informed the assembly that the police has been told to maintain high alert across the state following terror attacks in Mumbai that began Wednesday night and left at least 101 people dead and 250 others injured.6:02 PM on November 27

Inferior quality medicines supplied to Kerala create uproar

The Kerala assembly Thursday witnessed an uproar after the opposition attacked State Health Minister P.K. Sreemathi over the supply of inferior quality medicines.5:30 PM on November 27