Kottayam

Ex-Bishop Franco Mulakkal acquitted in Kerala nun rape case: Look back at the incident which rocked Catholic Church

Citing lack of evidence, a court in Kottayam acquitted Franco Mulakkal of all charges after the trial lasted for more than 100 days

Kerala Police bust partner swapping network: From members to social media networks used, all you need to know

The Kerala Police arrested seven people and have another 25 under observation after a woman’s complaint against her husband led to the discovery of this group

Kerala: 104-year-old woman scores 89 out of 100 on literacy test; netizens applaud her determination

Kuttiyamma had never attended school and recently began attending Saksharatha classes. She was taught to read and write in Malayalam by her teachers, and can now read a newspaper and write letters as well

Kerala: IMD issues orange alert in four districts, predicts heavy rains till 11 August

A yellow alert for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur and Kasaragod districts has been issued for 8 August

Nun rape case: Why is Kerala police questioning Bishop Franco Mulakkal when law requires his arrest?

In the case against Bishop Franco Mulakkal, the police will have to answer how a person accused of rape is being questioned without being arrested.

Catholic priest, nun sentenced to life in Sister Abhaya murder case; duo to serve seven years for evidence tampering

The court, on Tuesday, had found the two guilty of the murder of Sister Abhaya, who was found dead in a well in St Pius Convent in Kottayam in Kerala in 1992

Kerala nun rape case: Supreme Court dismisses discharge plea of accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal

The Kerala HC had dismissed a plea by the bishop last month while admitting the prosecution argument that there was prima facie evidence against him.

Bishop Franco Mulakkal tests COVID-19 positive hours after Kerala court issues arrest warrant against him

However, members of a group of clergy members and laity who fought to get Mulakkal arrested raised doubts on whether he actually tested positive.

Kerala nun rape case: Kottayam court cancels Bishop Franco Mulakkal's bail, issues non-bailable warrant

The court cancelled Mulakkal's bail for failing to appear for trial in the case and posted the trial for further hearing on 13 August.

Kerala cabinet gives nod to Semi-High Speed Rail corridor project, Silver Line that aims to cover about 530 kms in four hours

The Kerala cabinet has given its approval for the Detailed Project Report (DPR) of the Thiruvananthapuram-Kasaragod Semi-High Speed Rail corridor, Silver Line, which aims to cover about 529.45 km in four hours.