KERALA

Aranmula, a heritage village on the banks of the Pampa River, is alive with a festive atmosphere as it hosts the historic Uthrattathi Boat Race today. This year, 52 snake boats are participating in the event, marking a special occasion after several years.

Thrissur's iconic Swaraj Round will witness the excitement of Pulikali (Tiger Dance) today, with over 350 performers divided into seven groups. The event, led by the Patturaikkal troupe, will see enhanced security and restricted vehicle access.

One person died in a collision between two boats during the Chengannur-Irappuzha Chathayam Jalotsavam. The deceased, Vishnu Das, was an oarsman on the Muthavazhi boat.

Kochi's landscape is set to change with a new bypass. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has proposed a six-lane Kochi bypass starting from Nettoor on the Edappally-Aroor NH 66.

Kochi's landscape is set to change with a new bypass. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has proposed a six-lane Kochi bypass starting from Nettoor on the Edappally-Aroor NH 66.

The Supreme Court granted bail to Pulsar Suni, the prime accused in the Kerala actress assault case, despite strong opposition from the state government.

Kerala Lottery Result Sthree Sakthi SS-433: The Kerala State Lotteries Department officials conduct the lottery draw at Gorky Bhavan in the state capital Thiruvananthapuram, at 3 pm. The first prize winner will be awarded Rs 75 lakh, while the second prize amounts to Rs 10 lakh, and there is also a consolation prize of Rs 8000.
 

KSEB is exploring options to implement monthly billing instead of the current bi-monthly system. Plans include allowing consumers to perform their own meter readings and incorporating QR codes for immediate payments with spot bills.

A Malappuram man is under observation at Manjeri Medical College after showing possible Mpox symptoms, including fever and skin bumps. He had returned from Dubai a week ago, and his samples have been sent to Kozhikode Medical College for further testing, with results pending.
 

Despite repeated Nipah virus outbreaks in Kerala, the long-promised Biosafety Level 3 lab at Kozhikode Medical College, announced in 2018, remains unfinished. While a basic Biosafety Level 2 lab handles current testing, the advanced Level 3 lab, which would enhance virus research and testing, is still under construction.

Kerala Blasters suffered 2-1 defeat in their ISL opener in Kochi on Sunday. Meanwhile, KBFC player Rahul KP's reckless tackle on Luka Majcen has stolen the headlines, drawing criticism from fans and raising concerns about player safety.

The house of a family affected by cancer in Alappuzha was seized by Kerala Bank. Union Minister Suresh Gopi intervened, paid the required amount, and successfully retrieved the seized documents.

Recent Nipah virus deaths in Kerala have raised concerns about the effectiveness of the government's response. Despite initially containing the outbreak and declaring Kozhikode and Malappuram Nipah-free, new cases emerged in Ernakulam in 2019 and Chathamangalam, Kozhikode, in September 2021.
 

The Kerala government's expenditure report on the Wayanad disaster relief shows a significant portion of funds was spent on volunteers, with cremating 359 bodies costing Rs 2.76 crore, at Rs 75,000 per body. Despite an abundance of donated clothing, official figures reveal that Rs 11 crore was still spent on clothing for the displaced in relief camps.

The price of gold in Kerala today (Sep 16) is Rs 6,880 per gram for 22 karat gold and Rs 7,505 per gram for 24 karat gold (also called 999 gold).