KERALA

Four people from Karnataka, including an elderly woman and two youths, were rescued by the fire department from the Chittoor River in Kerala's Palakkad after they were trapped by a sudden surge in water levels.

The Sabarimala temple in Kerala has opened for the five-day pooja for the Malayalam month of Karkidakam. The Karkidakam month began today (July 16) and will end on August 16.
 

Lotteries are legal in 13 states in India- Nagaland, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Mizoram, Kerala, Maharashtra, Goa, Manipur, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Assam.

Aruvikkara MLA G Stephen and DYFI activists have been accused of leading an attack on a family, including a pregnant woman, who didn't give way to his car. The family alleges they were beaten and their car was vandalised.
 

Kerala Lottery Result Sthree Sakthi SS-424: 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.

The price of gold in Kerala today (July 16) is Rs 6,785 per gram for 22 karat gold and Rs 7,402 per gram for 24 karat gold (also called 999 gold).
 

Two people, Sulochana and her son Ranjith, died when a wall in their home in Palakkad district's Kannambra collapsed on them while they were sleeping.

Karkidakam 1, marking the start of the Karkidakam month, is significant in Kerala. Known as "Ramayana Masam" or Ramayana month, this period involves reciting and listening to the Ramayana, engaging in spiritual practices, and reflecting on its teachings.
 

Exploring Kerala during the monsoon offers a unique experience with its lush landscapes and rejuvenated waterfalls. Here are 7 offbeat places to consider visiting.

This year's Kerala State Film Awards have received an unprecedented 160 entries, marking a record number in Malayalam cinema history. This year, the jury is led by Sudhir Mishra, a distinguished Hindi director and screenwriter known for his significant contributions to Indian cinema. 
 

"Karkidakam 1" refers to the first day of the Malayalam month of Karkidakam in Kerala. Karkidakam, also known as the Ramayana month, is significant in Kerala due to its association with Ayurveda and traditional practices. 
 

Thiruvananthapuram Mayor Arya Rajendran, was visibly emotional, breaking down in tears after the tragic discovery of N Joy's body in the canal. He was found dead in a canal on the Pazhavangadi-Thakaraparambu-Vanchiyoor road by Thiruvananthapuram Corporation sanitation workers on Monday, almost two days after he went missing.
 

The film "Kill" initially had a limited release in Kerala with 21 shows, but due to positive word-of-mouth and audience demand, the number of shows increased to 234, resulting in a significant jump in box office collections.

Kerala, a southern Indian state, is known for its high demand for gold, particularly in the form of jewelry. Interestingly, gold prices in Kerala are often lower compared to other states in India. This phenomenon has sparked curiosity among many.

Former Union Minister and BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar condemned the CPM government in Kerala for their mishandling of the state's drainage system. His remarks followed the discovery of a sanitation worker's body, identified as Joy, in a canal near railway station in Thakaraparambu, Thiruvananthapuram.