Kerala Congress (Secular) to merge with Kerala Congress (Mani)KOTTAYAM - The Kerala Congress-Secular (KC-S), supporting the state’s opposition Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF), Friday announced it will merge with the Kerala Congress-Mani (KC-M). Kerala church in hosts iftar partyKOTTAYAM - An ancient church in Kerala became the perfect setting for communal harmony, hosting an iftar party on Thursday. Pranab Mukherjee releases commemorative coins of Saint AlphonsaKOTTAYAM - Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee Sunday released a set of commemorative coins to mark the birth centenary of the first Indian woman Catholic Saint Alphonsa, who was canonized in Vatican last October. Former Kerala minister cleared of sexual harassment chargesCHENNAI/KOTTAYAM - A Tamil Nadu court Monday acquitted former Kerala public works minister P.J. Joseph of charges that he had misbehaved with a woman passenger on a flight. Mons Joseph, who now holds the portfolio in the state government, said he would resign to enable his predecessor to return to the post. Former Kerala minister cleared of misbehaviour chargesKOTTAYAM - Former Kerala public works minister P.J. Joseph was Monday acquitted by a Tamil Nadu court of charges that he had misbehaved with a woman passenger on a flight. Mons Joseph, who now holds the portfolio, said he would resign to enable his predecessor to return to the post. Election campaigning in Kerala ends on a violent noteKOTTAYAM - Skirmishes of political rivalry between supporters of the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) marked the end of electioneering at Kottayam in Kerala on Tuesday. Christians in Kerala celebrate Easter with prayers, good foodKOTTAYAM - Christians across Kerala celebrated Easter Sunday by attending church early in the morning and ending the period of Lent with a sumptuous traditional breakfast. Orthodox Church to put up four candidates in KeralaKOTTAYAM - Irked at the Congress party for ignoring its candidate request, the Orthodox Church in Kerala has decided to put up four candidates for the Lok Sabha polls. Christmas celebrated in Kerala in traditional styleKOTTAYAM - After attending the midnight mass, Christians across Kerala got up early Thursday and headed for the dawn mass, heralding Christmas celebrations with traditional fervour and style. |