Home » India » Southern States » Kerala » Cochin (Kochi)

Cochin (Kochi) - Page 226

While the office of Kollam District collector A Shainamols office told PTI that no permission was granted to conduct the fireworks display, local people claimed the ban was lifted later in the night. (Photo: By Arrangement)

Kerala High Court puts ban on big crackers after dusk

The court will hold the next hearing in the case on April 14 at 4 pm, the day when Vishu will be celebrated.

13 April 2016 1:21 AM IST

While the office of Kollam District collector A Shainamols office told PTI that no permission was granted to conduct the fireworks display, local people claimed the ban was lifted later in the night. (Photo: By Arrangement)

Kollam temple fire: Police chief under scanner

The young IPS officer had recommended permission for a small-scale' cracker work endorsing his subordinate's views.

12 April 2016 12:49 AM IST

A man carries his child as he walks past the debris of a damaged building at the spot where a massive fire broke out during fireworks display at Puttingal temple in Kollam, Kerala. (Photo: AP)

After Kollam temple fire tragedy, Kerala HC judge seeks ban on...

Demands immediate court intervention to stop man-made tragedies using high decibel explosives.

12 April 2016 12:45 AM IST

Pyrotechnics display using Amittu, Gundu, Kathinavedi etc have to be banned and at best only low decibel Chinese-type crackers can be permitted for display, says high court judge. (Photo: PTI)

Kerala HC judge seeks ban on high decibel fire crackers

Article 25 of the Constitution of India does not take in the freedom to use dangerous crackers, says the judge.

11 April 2016 5:52 PM IST

Medical supplies being disembarked from naval ship at Kollam (Photo: DC)

Kollam tragedy: Navy, Coast Guard act swiftly

Sends med, disaster management teams to mishap site.

11 April 2016 7:06 AM IST

The authorities have not learnt any lessons from the series of firecracker accidents that have killed over 500 people in the state during the last eight years.

Kerala: Temple firework display is a religion for many

The hardcore fans of fireworks never want to get it banned or restricted.

11 April 2016 7:04 AM IST

Archbishop George Alencherry

Church leaves it to laity

In a pastoral letter, the Syro-Malabar Church asserts that it respects the political freedom of the laity.

11 April 2016 6:51 AM IST

M.V. Shreyams Kumar interacts with voters during his campaign in Kalpetta.

Kerala Assembly polls: No cakewalk in Kalpetta

Both candidates are smart enough in their domains, though entirely different.

11 April 2016 6:47 AM IST

Kerala Assembly polls: Perumbavoor set to see tough war

Saju Paul is perhaps facing the toughest opponent this time in Eldhose.

11 April 2016 6:43 AM IST

Crowds throng the padakkapura (explosives storehouse), which was razed to the ground when a spark triggered the inferno early on Sunday morning during the Devi Temple fireworks display at Paravur, Thiruvananthapuram. Fire-fighters on standby at the site.(Photo: A.V. MUZAFAR)

Kollam temple fire: Blatant violation of rules reason

The Supreme Court in 2002 had banned the use of dynamites and gundu' and explosives above the sound level of 125...

11 April 2016 6:33 AM IST

The fans of firecracker displays in Kerala show a similar attitude when it comes to imposing control on the unbridled use of explosives in the name of fireworks display.

Traditional rituals sabotage strict laws

The element that separates firework spectacles in global cities and in Kerala is the regulatory system.

11 April 2016 6:29 AM IST

Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy and solar-scam accused Savitha Nair (Photo: PTI/DC)

Kerala CM rubbishes rape allegation, files defamation case against...

Solar scam accused Saritha S Nair has accused Oommen Chandy of sexually abusing her.

8 April 2016 9:15 PM IST