The Latest Breaking News from Thrissur

On October 29, two blasts ripped through a large congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Kalamassery in central Kerala, killing three people and leaving scores injured. M.P. Praveen reports on the tragedy that was allegedly carried out by a middle-aged man, apparently disgruntled with the beliefs of the group

Catholicasabha slams BJP govt, PM Modi, Suresh Gopi for apathy in handling Manipur riots. Asks why Gopi wants to contest from Thrissur when BJP has no ‘eligible men’. People must keep vigil against ‘vote-bank politics’ by ignoring Manipur issue. PM silent on Manipur riots, Opposition had to bring out no-confidence…

SFI wins 120 of 194 student unions in Calicut Univ. colleges; KSU, MSF break hegemony in Kozhikode, Malappuram, Wayanad, Thrissur & Palakkad. SFI won 42 of 58 colleges in Kozhikode, 15 in UDSF alliance, 38 in MSF alliance in Malappuram, 12 of 18 in Wayanad, 26 of 28 in Thrissur…

Joshy Karuvannur, a building contractor, staged a solo walk from Karuvannur to Thrissur to protest against restrictions on withdrawing his ₹90 lakh deposit from Karuvannur Service Cooperative Bank. He also protested against the bank officials' rude behaviour. Joshy, who is suffering from various diseases, had to take loans for medical…

Heavy goods carriers diverted Thuravoor-Kundannoor from Thurs. Containers >4.5m from Palakkad, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Thrissur to Kollam, Thiruvananthapuram via MC Road from Angamaly. Ernakulam-Alappuzha via Aroor Temple Junction, Poochakkal, Thaikkattussery, Thuravoor. <4.5m height, <5.5m breadth can use Aroor-Thuravoor. >4.5m height from Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha via Thuravoor, Ezhupunna, Kumbalanghi, Perumpadappu, Palluruthy,…

Suspect Dominic Martin took a hotel room in Kodakara, Thrissur for 10 mins before surrendering to police. He is suspected of making a social media post claiming responsibility for the explosion during his stay. Hotel staff confirmed he paid ₹1,500 via UPI & CCTV footage vouching for his presence.

KOCHI: In Thrissur district of Kerala, a man identifying himself as a member of the Jehovah's Witnesses surrendered to the police, claiming responsibility for the multiple explosions that took place during a Christian religious gathering in Kalamassery, on Sunday morning, police said.

Twelve students from Manipur, facing strife, will continue their education in Kerala. Labour and Skills Dept., on Minister V. Sivankutty's orders, are making arrangements. St. Xavier's Industrial Training Institute in Thrissur will admit them this year for mechanic motor vehicle and electrician trades.

INTACH demands to conserve 1902 Maharaja's guest house at Thrissur railway station, proposed to be turned into a railway museum. Report submitted to station manager and Archaeology dept. to preserve building's Belgian tiles, stained glass, royal insignia, and history of Thrissur.

ED probed money laundering angle in multi-crore bank fraud case. Bail applications of CPI(M) Wadakkanchery municipal councillor P.R. Aravindakshan and C.K. Jilse dismissed by Special Court. Loans illegally sanctioned and disbursed without sufficient collateral. Bogus loans for huge amounts released to persons on same property multiple times. Benami loans sanctioned…

Shashi Tharoor, MP, and Solace, a Thrissur-based charity organisation, have won the N.E. Balakrishna Marar Memorial Excellence Award.