The Latest Breaking News from Kasaragod

Foldable phone developed a black line along the crease within a year, company denied warranty, asked Rs 1.3 lakh to fix it; consumer court orders Google to pay Rs 1.1 lakh

A Kasaragod district consumer commission has ordered Google to refund the full price of a customer's foldable phone after the company denied a warranty claim and instead quoted a repair bill nearly three times the phone's cost. The commission held that Google's conduct amounted to deficiency in service and directed…

The Economic Times · Sep 11

"God saved us all": 36-member Malayali group caught in Nepal flash floods returns to Keralam

A 36-member Malayali group narrowly escaped Nepal's flash floods and returned home. They travelled approximately 100 kilometers from the Nepal border to Gorakhpur Airport. Five individuals from Kasaragod reached Bengaluru and then traveled home by train. The remaining 31 members arrived at Nedumbassery Airport early Sunday morning. Survivors recounted the…

The Economic Times · Aug 30

Ola Electric ordered to pay Rs 25,000 compensation, refund Rs 1.03 lakh to Kerala man over faulty scooter

A Kerala consumer commission found Ola Electric guilty of service deficiency and unfair trade practices. The commission ordered Ola Electric to refund the scooter's purchase price of Rs 1,03,999. It also directed the company to pay Rs 25,000 compensation and Rs 5,000 for costs. The customer's electric scooter had repeated…

The Economic Times · Aug 11

Kerala rain alert: Flash flood risk as IMD issues orange, yellow alert in multiple districts; helplines activated

Kerala braces for intensified southwest monsoon with widespread heavy to very heavy rainfall expected. Orange and yellow alerts are active across several districts, warning of landslides, flash floods, and strong winds. Authorities urge caution in vulnerable areas and advise fishermen to avoid the sea. Tourist spots are temporarily closed as…

The Economic Times · Jun 8

Why Did This Vegetarian Crocodile Stay In A Temple For 70 Years?

“अहिंसा परमो धर्मः” A crocodile is usually the last animal people would expect to find inside a peaceful temple. It is a creature often associated with danger, sharp teeth, and fear. But in Kerala’s Ananthapura Lake Temple, a crocodile named Babiya became one of the most loved and unusual devotees…

Times Life · Apr 1

6 Places Where Animals Protect Temple Grounds

“अहिंसा परमो धर्मः” Ahimsa Paramo Dharma. Non violence is the highest form of duty. Across India’s spiritual landscape, this ancient idea does not exist only in scriptures. It quietly lives in temple courtyards, forests, hills, and sacred rivers where animals move freely and are treated not as intruders but as…

Times Life · Mar 10

Servan breaking records for fun

Kasaragod boy sets new marks in both sr boys shot put discus to keep his family tradition of establishing records in schools' meet going

The Times of India · Nov 11, 2024

Bespectacled Niyas Ahmad dispels doubters with a dash of brilliance

KOCHI: It is not often you see sprinters wearing power glasses. No wonder many coaches were left a little bemused when they were told that a bespectacled boy wearing a Kasaragod team jersey, walking alongside the synthetic track of Maharaja’s College Stadium, holding his brother’s hand on Wednesday evening, was…

The Times of India · Nov 8, 2024

Couple killed in road accident in Kasaragod

Fatal collision between car and scooter in Kasaragod claims lives of couple en route to wedding, police investigating.

The Hindu · May 19, 2024

SIT formed to nab accused in child abduction case in Kasaragod

SIT intensifies search for suspect in abduction case; 10-year-old girl sexually assaulted, suspect arrested after extensive investigation.

The Hindu · May 16, 2024