16 Sabarimala pilgrims injured in accident in Ernakulam
The Hindu
While two persons belonged to Telangana, the rest were hailing from Kallakurichi district of Tamil Nadu.
Sixteen Sabarimala pilgrims travelling from Telangana were injured after the mini-bus they were travelling rammed into a lorry near Chakkaraparambu along the Edappally-Vyttila stretch of the Ernakulam bypass during the early hours of Wednesday, December 22.
The injured included two children, aged 11 and 13 years. Two persons that include the driver of the mini-bus belonged to Telangana while the rest were hailing from Kallakurichi district, Tamil Nadu.
Four persons were admitted at the Aster Medicity Hospital here with multiple injuries. The condition of the persons admitted at the Ernakulam Medical Centre near the accident site is reportedly not serious even though they suffered fractures and multiple injuries, according to the hospital authorities. The persons belonging to Salem were working in a granite factory in Telangana.
Tamil Nadu nears malaria eradication as 33 districts report no indigenous cases
Praful Patel affirms NCP's steadfast support for NDA and dismisses reunification rumors ahead of 2029 elections.
Readers may send in their experiences and thoughts on the State School Arts Festival and their views on The Hindu’s coverage to schoolfest2026@gmail.com
Tamil Nadu nears malaria eradication as 33 districts report no indigenous cases
Explore K.P. Poornachandra Tejaswi's literary legacy, activism, and ecological advocacy at the Lalbagh Flower Show exhibition.
Sunil P. Ilayidom emphasizes the need to reconnect with India's pluralism to revive secularism amid deepening communalism.
Karnataka Bank has enabled the facility for payment of the Government of Karnataka’s Khajane-2 e-receipts through its Internet Banking platform.
A monograph on Dikshitar’s Navagraha kritis will be released at the Trust’s annual Sankranti Fest
Pongal celebrations in Puducherry feature vibrant festivities, cultural performances, and community support led by Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan.
Congress accuses BJP of double standards on China, demanding transparency on meetings and questioning national security implications.
Union government allocates ₹567.4 crore to Andhra Pradesh's healthcare development, completing ₹2,600-crore grant from the 15th Finance Commission.
U.S. tariffs strain India-Iran relations and BRICS plans as India reassesses trade amidst external economic pressures.
Indira Canteen proposal ignites political controversy, as LDF claims it's an attempt to undermine Samridhi@Kochi's budget initiative.