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Constituency	2024	2019
Thiruvananthapuram	66.47%	73.66%
Attingal	69.48%	74.4%
Kollam	68.15%	74.66%
Pathanamthitta	63.37%	74.24%
Mavelikkara	65.95%	74.23%
Alappuzha	75.05%	80.25%
Kottayam	65.61%	75.44%

Constituency	2024	2019
Idukki	66.55%	76.34%
Ernakulam	68.29%	77.63%
Chalakudy	71.94%	80.49%
Thrissur	72.90%	77.92%
Alathur	73.42%	80.42%
Palakkad	73.57%	77.72%
Ponnani	69.34%	74.98%

Constituency	2024	2019
Malappuram	72.95%	75.49%
Kozhikode	75.52%	81.65%
Wayanad	73.57%	80.33%
Vadakara	78.41%	82.67%
Kannur	77.21%	83.21%
Kasaragod	76.04%	80.65%

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Sports
IPL 2024: RCB eliminate Punjab Kings from playoffs race

Star batter Virat Kohli slammed a 47-ball 92 as RCB posted 241/7 after being invited to bat first. In reply, PBKS were all out for 181 in 17 overs.
Kerala
Cyber fraud: Malappuram Police seize 40,000 SIM cards, 180 phones from Karnataka native

The accused, a native of Madikeri in Karnataka, used the help of mobile phone-selling shops to activate SIM cards in the name of strangers.
News
Former judges, N Ram invite Modi, Rahul for public debate on LS polls

The PM and the Congress leader have been told they can pick the venue and duration on terms agreeable to both.

VIDEO

Thiruvananthapuram bus safari: A 2-hour ride for Rs 100 in double-decker e-bus

ENTERTAINMENT

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'Aaro': Joju George, Anumol-starrer fails to take off, thanks to old-school treatment
Biju Menon and Asif Ali's power-packed duo returns in 'Thalavan'; release date announced
'Manjummel Boys' gets an unexpected twist, courtesy TN Home Department
Director Sangeeth Sivan bids adieu as his Hindi remake of 'Romancham' gears up for release

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DAILY NEWS DOSE

Cabin crew shortage: Air India Express cancels 74 flights, fires 25 employees | May 9, 2024

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Decoding English movie Wonka (EP 72)

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El Nino or global warming? Why Kerala is unusually hot this summer

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'Health Drinks' : Why your children shouldn't drink them?

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Poacher: The real vs the cinematic - journalist who broke the news analyses missing links (EP 63)

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Sri Lanka name Angelo Mathews in T20 World Cup squad

The 36-year-old Mathews, who lifted the trophy in 2014, will make his sixth T20 World Cup appearance at the biennial tournament, which will be co-hosted by twice champions West Indies and the United States from June 1-29.
Kerala
Vishnupriya murder: A crime inspired by Malayalam film 'Anjaam Pathiraa'

Thalassery court will pronounce the verdict on May 10.
Kerala
Two killed as car falls into 600ft deep gorge in Idukki

The car reportedly broke the barricade on the side of the road and plunged into the gorge around 3.30 pm.

KERALA SPORTS WEEK

Heroes take a leap of faith | Kerala Sports Week | Ep 10

FOOD

Your little guide to a great culinary experience!

Mathi masala: A spicy twist to the classic Kerala fish fry
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Railway meal for just Rs 20! IRCTC woos passengers with budget-friendly menu option
How to eat chia seeds? How much should you eat a day?

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Kerala
After TDB, Malabar Devaswom Board bans use of 'Arali' flower in temple offerings

Over 2500 temples in Kerala to skip 'Arali' in offerings.
Kerala
Transport minister orders to conduct revised driving test from tomorrow

Driving schools have been oberving indefinite strike from May 2.
Sports
Radha, Asha star as Women in Blue sweep T20I series against Bangladesh

Left-arm spinner Radha claimed 3/24, while Keralite leggie Asha picked up 2/25 in her second T20I.

Movie Review

May 09, 2024

'Aaro': Joju George, Anumol-starrer fails to take off, thanks to old-school treatment

May 06, 2024

Anne Hathaway shines in 'The Idea of You' tackling gender roles in relationships

May 04, 2024

Tovino Thomas-starrer 'Nadikar' only exudes a whiff of charm | Movie Review

SPORTS

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IPL 2024: RCB eliminate Punjab Kings from playoffs race
Sri Lanka name Angelo Mathews in T20 World Cup squad
Radha, Asha star as Women in Blue sweep T20I series against Bangladesh
Neeraj Chopra named OMEGA brand ambassador

News
AI Express cabin crew call off strike; airline to withdraw termination of 25 members

The airline has cancelled more than 170 flights since Tuesday night.
Kerala
Kasaragod NH bridge collapse: CPI demands joint investigation by state, Centre

A concrete beam that was placed on the pier at Pullur in Kasaragod four months ago collapsed on Wednesday.
Podcast
Daily News Dose: Air India Express fires 25 employees, cancels 74 flights due to cabin crew shortage | May 9, 2024

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Entertainment
'Aaro': Joju George, Anumol-starrer fails to take off, thanks to old-school treatment

Though the makers try to create some intrigue in the first half by focusing on a stranger Murugan (Kichu Tellus) who tries to reach out to Thamara, the film does not offer anything new or interesting in the second half.
Kerala
Bird flu outbreak in Alappuzha, 6777 birds to be culled

The farmers are to be compensated with Rs 100 each for ducklings and chickens less than 2 months old, and Rs 200 each for those above 2 months.
News
Explosion in firecracker unit at Sivakasi kills 8

Over 10 people have sustained grievous injuries.

Kerala
Kerala women waste handlers wished to see an airport once, eventually flew to Bengaluru for a day trip

No matter how little they earn, these women have a way of saving up for big occasions.
Kerala
Drivers' flash strike in Kochi BPCL halts LPG supply to seven districts

The stir disrupted the supply of 140 loads.
LifeStyle
ICMR asks Indians to avoid protein supplements: Why?

The Hyderabad-based National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) under the apex health research body released revised 'Dietary Guidelines for Indians (DGIs)' to meet the requirements of essential nutrients and prevent non-communicable diseases (NCDs).

TRAVEL

Unleash the wanderlust in you!

Air India Express strike: 1200 passengers return home from Karipur due to flight disruptions
Air India to conduct services in AIE's cancelled routes: Details
Air India Express services to be affected in the coming days as well: Details of cancelled flights
GCC's unified visa to be rolled out soon: Here's what you should know

News
ESAF Small Finance Bank Q4 profit slips 57 pc to Rs 43 cr

The Kerala-based bank had posted a net profit of Rs 101.4 crore for the year-ago period.
PLUS TWO RESULTS 2024

Career & Campus
Kerala Plus Two results 2024: Official links, school-wise results and more

The pass percentage was recorded at 78.69%, a slight drop from previous year's 82.95%.
PLUS TWO RESULTS 2024

Career & Campus
Kerala Plus Two results 2024: Pass percentage at 78.69%, full A+ grade for 39K students

Notably, the Plus Two results were released on May 25 last year.

LIFESTYLE

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PLUS TWO RESULTS 2024

Career & Campus
Kerala VHSE results 2024: Websites, steps and school-wise lists

For the Vocational Higher Secondary regular category, 27,798 students registered for the second-year examination.
Kerala
Travancore Devaswom Board bans use of Arali flowers in temple offerings

Starting tomorrow, temples under the board will provide Tulsi, Thechi (Jungle Geranium) and roses in nivedyam and prasadam.
Sports
Neeraj Chopra named OMEGA brand ambassador

The star Indian athlete was invited to the OMEGA boutique in Doha, ahead of his participation at the first leg of Diamond League.

PLUS TWO RESULTS 2024

Career & Campus
Kerala Plus Two school-wise results 2024: Here is how to find your school code

In order to get the results, you will have to enter your school code.
Entertainment
Biju Menon and Asif Ali's power-packed duo returns in 'Thalavan'; release date announced

'Thalavan' narrates the tale of two police officers of different ranks and the conflicts that arise between them.
Sports
United World Wrestling suspends Bajrang Punia till end of year

Bajrang said that he has not received any communication from the UWW about his suspension but the world governing body while updating its internal system clearly mentions that he stands suspended.

Sports
Rohit, Bumrah & Surya unhappy with Pandya's captaincy: Report

The three held a meeting following a loss in which the players expressed what they believe is the underlying problem and individual meetings were also held to determine the problem, an Indian Express report stated.
LS POLLS

News
LS poll, a contest between vote for vikas and vote for jihad: Amit Shah

The election is between PM Modi's "Bharatiya guarantee" and Rahul Gandhi's "Chinese guarantee," he said.
News
Priyanka Gandhi calls Modi's 'Babri lock on Ayodhya' remark a blatant lie

This is a blatant lie. Congress has said time and again that everyone will respect the decision of the Supreme Court.

Kerala
KGMOA up against TVM Collector who summoned govt doc to home

Calling it an abuse of power and position, KGMOA has warned of a strike if such incidents repeat.
Kerala
Cheers! Manavatti arrives in UK's Kallu Shaap

Manavatty offers a range of distinctive spirits crafted with a blend of Indian heritage and contemporary ingenuity.
News
Biden warns Israel: Entering Rafah means no weapons supply from US

Biden acknowledged that US bombs provided to Israel have killed Gaza civilians in the seven-month-old offensive aimed at annihilating Hamas.

Entertainment
'Manjummel Boys' gets an unexpected twist, courtesy TN Home Department

The movie depicted one of the group members falling into a crevice in Guna Caves, previously known as the Devil's Kitchen, and his friends' desperate but successful attempt to pull him out.
Travel
Air India Express strike: 1200 passengers return home from Karipur due to flight disruptions

Besides, around 20 services that were supposed to arrive here were affected.
Kerala
Fact Check | Did Arya Rajendran claim court lacked authority to register case against her?

Yadhu approached the court after the police had declined to register a case against the Mayor.

Travel
Air India to conduct services in AIE's cancelled routes: Details

In case their flight is cancelled or delayed beyond three hours, the carrier said the passengers may opt for a full refund or reschedule to a later date without any fees.
Kerala
Congress to win Vadakara and Kozhikode with huge majority: DCC president

He also said the victory will be a fitting reply to the campaign centred on religious polarisation by the CPM.
Kerala
Heatwave warning for 3 districts in Kerala; summer rain expected for next 5 days

The hilly areas may witness heavy downpours, offering some respite from the heat.

LifeStyle
Snake fruit: Did you know it has these nutritional benefits?

There are around 30 varieties of the fruit, and the most popular ones are 'salak pondoh,' 'salak Bali,' 'salak gula pasir' and 'salak Bali merah.'
News
Congress responsible for decline in Hindu population, says BJP leader Amit Malviya

"The share of Hindus shrunk by 7.8 per cent between 1950 and 2015. Muslim population grew at 43 per cent," he said.
Kerala
Maharaja's College student drowns in Peechi Dam

Yahia had arrived for an internship at the Kerala Forest Research Center (KFRI) in Peechi

Entertainment
Director Sangeeth Sivan bids adieu as his Hindi remake of 'Romancham' gears up for release

The audience was hoping for Kapkapii to be a fabulous comedy entertainer directed by Sangeeth Sivan.
Entertainment
Wars, wounds and weapons: Politics is the dominant colour of T V Santhosh's first solo show in Kerala

The show is on at Kerala Lalithakala Akademi's Durbar Hall Art Centre in Kochi.
News
INDIA leaders to meet EC, demanding voting transparency

The opposition leaders plan to raise the issue of alleged "use of religious symbols" by the BJP in its campaign.

Kerala
Sugandhagiri case: I was put under stress to give tutored statement, suspended woman official tells dept

Onmanorama accessed the suspended official's letter to the Head of Forest Force and Principal Chief Conservator of Forests via RTI.
Entertainment
Departed filmmaker Sangeeth Sivan's last rites to be held in Mumbai

Even though Sangeeth hails from Thiruvananthapuram, the family decided to have the last rites at Mumbai which was Sangeeth’s home for the past few decades.
Travel
Air India Express services to be affected in the coming days as well: Details of cancelled flights

Air India Express cancelled more than 100 flights since Tuesday night due to the strike and it has impacted around 15,000 passengers.

Kerala
One killed in wild elephant attack in Valparai, 2 injured

The incident occurred while Ravi was walking to the colony at night with his friends.
Kerala
Believers Church head Moran Mor Athanasius Yohan passes away in US

He died of a sudden cardiac arrest.
Entertainment
'Yodha,' 'Nirnayam', 'Zor': Remembering Sangeeth Sivan's best works

Though he made a mark as a successful filmmaker in Malayalam, he later focused on Bollywood, churning out 10 Hindi films during his lifetime.

Entertainment
Ranveer Singh shocks fans, deletes old pictures with Deepika on Instagram

The sudden deletion of these posts caught many fans off guard, leaving them curious about the disappearance of the pictures.
LS POLLS

News
X takes down Karnataka BJP's anti-muslim animation after EC prod

The Karnataka Cong had filed a complaint accusing the BJP of promoting enmity and hatred between the Muslim and the SC/ST communities.
Kerala
Heavy rain and winds hit train traffic in Kerala; services restored after 2.5 hours

The Thiruvananthapuram Hazrat Nizamuddin SF Express was delayed by two hours at Kalamassery.

Kerala
KSRTC driver-Mayor row: Offences listed in FIR could invite 2 to 7 years of imprisonment

The investigation team is conducting a thorough inquiry into whether Sachin Dev forcefully boarded the bus.
PLUS TWO RESULTS 2024

Career & Campus
Kerala Plus Two results 2024: Time, official links, school-wise results and more

Notably, the Plus Two results were released on May 25 last year.
News
AI Express terminates 25 employees who called in sick, asks others to report for duty by 4pm today

Air India Express cancelled more than 100 flights since Tuesday night as a section of cabin crew reported sick.

Kerala
Air India Express strike: More flights from Kerala cancelled today as stalemate continues

All flights scheduled to Kerala from UAE were called off till Monday.
Sports
Kerala's first International Master Varugeese Koshy passes away

The 66-year-old succumbed to cancer at his Valasaravakkam residence on Wednesday.
Entertainment
Priyanka Chopra wraps 'Head Of State' shoot, drops BTS video with daughter Malti Marie

'Heads of State' is an upcoming action comedy featuring Idris Elba, John Cena, and Jack Quaid in pivotal roles, directed by Ilya Naishuller.

Kerala
Vigilance lodges FIR against Kuzhalnadan over alleged illegal land dealings

Case in connection with alleged illegal conversion and registration of land in Chinnakanal area.
Kerala
Kuzhalnadan is now the shield CPM uses to defend Pinarayi’s 3-nation tour

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and family are on a 16-day vacation to the UAE, Indonesia and Singapore.
Sports
KL Rahul all grace as LSG boss loses cool after drubbing | Video

The discussion in the dugout was captured by the TV cameras and did not go down well with the fans and experts as they felt such conversations should have taken place behind closed doors.

Sports
IPL 2024: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants in pix

The win lifted SRH to third spot with 14 points from 12 games. The crushing defeat leaves LSG in sixth place with 12 points from as many outings.
Sports
UCL: Joselu's late brace helps Real Madrid stun Bayern Munich

A 4-3 aggregate victory sealed Real's progress to a remarkable sixth Champions League final in 10 years and they will bid for a record-extending 15th title against Borussia Dortmund at Wembley on June 1.
Kerala
NH 66 widening: Concrete beam of bridge slips off pier four months after placement in Kasaragod

In Pullur, the girder that fell was locked to the other four girders with cross-girders.

LifeStyle
Read your horoscope today (09-05-2024)

Some people have been advised to be on their guard, while others can relax as a few tasks may led them to success.
LifeStyle
West Nile fever in Kerala: Precautions, causes, symptoms, treatment and more

Within 14 days of being bitten by an infected mosquito, a person can develop fever, body aches, fatigue, headache and joint pains.
Travel
GCC's unified visa to be rolled out soon: Here's what you should know

The new visa will make travel in the GCC area more affordable and convenient for tourists.

Sports
IPL 2024: Head, Sharma demolish LSG inside 10 overs

The result also meant that five-time champions Mumbai Indians, currently ninth with eight points from 12 matches, are out of the playoffs race.
Sports
Hermoso kiss row: Spain's ex-soccer chief Rubiales to stand trial

The High Court said it would also try the former coach of the women's national team, Jorge Vilda, the team's current sporting director, Albert Luque, and the federation's head of marketing, Ruben Rivera.
Kerala
Alappuzha man held for filming nude videos of minor girls

He befriended with school teachers after introducing himself as a film producer.

News
Black money swipe: Was Modi speaking from personal experience, asks Rahul Gandhi

Tells PM to instruct CBI, ED to probe Ambani, Adani.
Kerala
Cong suspends leader for attending wedding reception of Periya double murder accused's son

CPM's former Periya local secretary N Balakrishnan is named the 13th accused in the murder of Youth Congress workers P K Sarathlal and Kripesh.
Kerala
Youth who posed as 'shadow police' gets a reality check

The 23-year-old arrested for a failed extortion bid.

Kerala
'All communication channels open', AI Express tells staff after mass sick leave stir disrupts ops

Air India Express has cancelled more than 90 flights since Tuesday night.
Kerala
Youth sentenced to 61 years in jail for sexually assaulting minor girl in Wayanad

The 29-year-old man also fined Rs 4 lakh; case registered in 2022
News
Supreme Court pays homage to Kerala's former Advocate General KP Dandapani

Dandapani holds the record for filing and settling the most company cases.

Kerala
After MLA Anvar, now BJP's Surendran takes a jibe at Rahul Gandhi

In a post on X, he called himself an innocent Malayali who has 'no doubts about his descent, unlike Rahul Gandhi'.
Entertainment
Filmmaker Sangeeth Sivan passes away

His popular movies are 'Yodha', 'Gandharvam' and 'Nirnayam'.
News
Racist remark row: Sam Pitroda resigns as Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress

AICC chief accepts Pitroda's resignation.

Kerala
Sidharthan assaulted with belt, cable; harassment took off his self-respect: CBI

The agency has named 19 students as accused in the case
Kerala
Over 50,000 refugees using fake Aadhaar cards staying in Kerala: Intelligence

Following the findings of the military wing, the Border Security Force (BSF) intensified surveillance in the border states.
Kerala
MV Govindan says no one sponsored CM's foreign trip, terms it 'family affair'

According to reports, the CM and his family will visit Indonesia, Singapore and Dubai.

Podcast
Daily News Dose: Sam Pitroda's racist analogies put Congress in a pickle | May 08, 2024

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Career & Campus
Students must score 30 pc marks in written exam to pass SSLC from 2025: Education Minister

Minimum paper system to be introduced in SSLC.
Videos
From Campus to Global Stage: The Rising Tide of Student Activism Supporting Palestine

Over the past weeks, college campuses worldwide have been ignited with fervent activism. The student community has taken to the streets in solidarity with Palestine. These protests have surged from the relentless flames of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Kerala
Heatwave warning for 3 districts in Kerala; Govt withdraws curbs in Palakkad

Additionally, heavy rainfall (7 cm to 11 cm) is likely to occur at isolated places in Kerala on May 8 and 11.
News
Excise policy case: SC to pass order on interim bail to Kejriwal on May 10

The Aam Aadmi Party leader was arrested on March 21 and is currently lodged in Tihar Jail under judicial custody.
News
PM waived off loans worth Rs 16 lakh crore of billionaires: Priyanka Gandhi

She further claimed that the entire BJP machinery is spreading “lies” about Rahul Gandhi.

SSLC RESULTS 2024

Career & Campus
Kerala SSLC Results 2024: Pass percentage 99.69%, 71K students bag full A+ grade | How to check

Students need to key in their registration number, password and date of birth to check their results.
SSLC RESULTS 2024

Career & Campus
Kerala SSLC results 2024: Official websites, school-wise results and more

Here is the list of websites that you can access to find the results.
Kerala
Clerk harasses woman IAS officer in TVM, gets suspended in 24 hours

The government found that the clerk's conduct amounted to verbal sexual harassment.

Entertainment
Amid hype in theatres, 'Aavesham' to release on major OTT platform on May 9. Know details here

The move to stream the film on OTT exactly 28 days after its theatrical release have surprised many, especially since the film was having a good run at the box office.
Entertainment
This transition scene in 'Manjummel Boys' is winning the internet

The film directed by S Chidambaram, who previously helmed 'Jan. E. Man' revolves around a group of young men from Manjummel who decide to visit the Guna cave in Kodaikanal.
Sports
France manufactures slender Paris 2024 Olympic torch from raw steel

The torch, which is 70 centimetres high and weighs 1.5 kilos, is water and windproof as it is designed so the flame can withstand a sustained wind of 20kph and gusts at 60kph.

News
Bombay HC upholds govt's decision to rename Aurangabad, Osmanabad

A division bench of Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Arif Doctor declared that there was no need to interfere with the state government's notification.
News
Sam Pitroda's racist analogies put Cong in a pickle; party distances itself from remarks

Pitroda speaking exclusively to The Statesman made the 'racist' remarks while attempting to describe the diversity of the country.
Kerala
Harshina postpones surgery for want of money, protest committee initiates fundraiser campaign

The fundraising campaign will begin on May 15.

LifeStyle
Is it safe to eat seeds of these fruits?

Certain precautions should be taken before consuming them.
Entertainment
'Game of Thrones' actor Ian Gelder passes away five months after being diagnosed with cancer

His role as Kevan, younger brother of Lord Tywin Lannister in 'Game of Thrones' was memorable.

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Thiruvananthapuram bus safari: A 2-hour ride for Rs 100 in double-decker e-bus

Heroes take a leap of faith | Kerala Sports Week | Ep 10

'Aaro': Joju George, Anumol-starrer fails to take off, thanks to old-school treatment

Anne Hathaway shines in 'The Idea of You' tackling gender roles in relationships

Tovino Thomas-starrer 'Nadikar' only exudes a whiff of charm | Movie Review