KERALA

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).
 

Kerala Lottery Results Win Win W-787: For lottery prizes worth up to 5,000 rupees, winners in Kerala have the convenience of collecting their winnings from any lottery shop in the state. The results were declared at 3 pm. 
 

After a 23-year-old man from Naduvathu near Wandoor died from Nipah virus, the government has imposed additional restrictions to prevent the virus's spread. Malappuram collector V R Vinod has requested the cancellation of Mawlid processions and declared five wards as containment zones.

Kerala Blasters made a disappointing start to their 2024-25 ISL campaign, losing 2-1 against Punjab FC at their home ground in Kochi. Luka Majcen and Filip Mrzljk scored for the visitors, either side of Jesus Jimenez's 92nd-minute equaliser. 

Kerala police arrested Ajmal, the driver involved in a hit-and-run that killed Kunjumol, a 45-year-old woman, in Mynagappally, Kollam. The accident occurred on Sunday (Sep 15) evening.

Upon receiving the positive results from Kozhikode Medical College, a high-level meeting was convened by the health minister on Saturday night. Protocol measures were swiftly implemented to contain the spread. On Sunday, further confirmation of the Nipah infection came from the National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune.

Milma achieved a historic sales record during the Onam season, selling 37 lakh litres of milk and nearly 4 lakh kg of curd on Uthradam day alone.

As Kerala celebrates Onam 2024, popular Malayalam film stars like Mammootty, Mohanlal, Suresh Gopi, Dileep and others took to social media to extend heartfelt wishes to their fans. 

In a major crackdown on illegal liquor, authorities seized 20,000 litres of spirits from two locations in Thrissur. In Chembuthara, 18,000 litres were found in a secret warehouse, while an additional 35 liters were seized from 40 cans in a pickup truck at Mannuthy.

Two Superintendents of Police (SPs) and one Deputy Superintendent of Police (DYSP) are currently under surveillance in connection with the leaked confidential information. At the same time, it is alleged that the Kerala MLA P.V. Anvar is receiving assistance from the police regarding the case.

Three women from Kottayam—Chinnamma (70), Angel (30), and Alice Thomas (60)—were tragically killed at Kanhangad railway station on Saturday night. At around 6:50 pm, they were struck by the Coimbatore-Hisar AC Super Fast Express, traveling at high speed.

On the occasion of Onam today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his warm greetings to the people of Kerala. The Onam festival fosters a sense of togetherness and joy, making it a significant and heartwarming occasion for everyone involved.

Onam symbolises prosperity, unity, and the abundance of the harvest season, and it also honours King Mahabali's virtuous rule and his annual visit to Kerala. It is a 10-day festival filled with cultural events, traditional feasts, floral decorations (Pookkalam), boat races, and vibrant dances like Thiruvathira.

Celebrate Onam with a traditional feast! This guide covers 25 essential dishes and items for an authentic Onam Sadhya. Create a delightful and authentic Onam experience with these traditional dishes! Happy Onam!

On the auspicious day of Thiruvonam, on Sunday (September 15), Kerala Blasters Blasters, under new boss Mikael Stahre, will play host to Punjab FC in their first ISL match of the 2024-25 season at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.