The Latest Breaking News from Thrissur

Kerala blast: suspect had taken a hotel room in Kodakara briefly before surrender

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.

The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023

Man claiming to be from Jehovah's Witnesses surrenders before police in Thrissur, takes responsibility for Kerala blasts

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.

The Times of India · Oct 29, 2023

12 Manipur students to study in State ITI

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.

The Hindu · Oct 28, 2023

Man falls into well in Thrissur, hangs onto rope for several hours before being rescued

Young man rescued from 25ft deep well in Thrissur. Fire services personnel received call at 8.45am, reached spot within 5 mins. Man, Johndrin, was hanging onto rope, rescued using basket. 10ft of water in well, health of man fine, no serious injuries.

The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023

BIS raids steel manufacturer in Thrissur, seizes hollow steel sections without valid licence

The Kochi branch of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) conducted a raid at New Malayalam Steel Private Limited at Mala in Thrissur district on Friday and found that the company was manufacturing hollow steel sections for structural use with ISI marking without a valid licence from the BIS and…

The Hindu · Oct 21, 2023

Documentary on chenda maestro Mattannur Sankarankutty to be released

Mattannur Baani, a docu on chenda maestro Mattannur Sankarankutty, to be released Oct 22, explores his life, passion for chenda & legacy of elevating it from a temple instrument to high profile. Produced by Sarvamangala Foundation & presented by World Music Festival, it will be premiered at Sangeetha Nataka Akademi…

The Hindu · Oct 20, 2023

Congress seeks to isolate and target CPI(M) in cooperative bank corruption cases

KPCC seeks to isolate CPI(M) over Karuvannur Service Cooperative Bank scam, galvanising angry depositors. Congress to put CPI(M)'s "shenanigans" in ruling party-run cooperative banks to public trial in 140 constituencies. Allegations include misuse of low-interest credit institutions, disbursal of unsecured loans, rigging auctions, tinkering with interest rates, overvaluing assets, nepotism.…

The Hindu · Oct 17, 2023

Kumbakonam railway station to have lounges, eateries as part of redevelopment plan

DPR for Kumbakonam station, one of the major stations in Tiruchi Division, is being prepared. Cost of redevelopment estimated at ₹200 crore. Projects planned include separate departure/arrival plaza, lush green landscaping, ticket vending machines, retiring rooms, paid lounge, ramp, shelter coverage, food/beverage outlets, baggage scanners, lifts, multi-level parking, waiting halls,…

The Hindu · Oct 17, 2023

Regional Passport Office in Kochi issues advisory as online scamsters target passport applicants in Kerala

Regional Passport Office, Kochi, issues advisory to public to stay alert against online fraudsters targeting passport applicants in Kerala. Multiple incidents reported from Kerala of people losing significant amounts after clicking on suspicious links sent by fraudsters claiming to be from courier agencies. India Post warns people to never click…

The Hindu · Oct 17, 2023

Christ College research team wins U.S. patent for promotion of zinc-based batteries

A team of researchers at the autonomous Christ College at Irinjalakuda in Thrissur has developed a method to overcome a key hurdle in tapping the commercial benefits of zinc-based batteries. They have come up with technology to improve the performance of zinc-based batteries by solving the dendrite issue (non-uniform metal…

The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023