"Much like in India, Islam in Indonesia was spread by traders from present-day Kerala and Gujarat and Sufis from Bengal and Kashmir. This peaceful spread led to the development of a syncretic culture, where not only pre-Islamic religions flourished side by side, but age-old traditions and lo
"Samson Gandha (34) and his accomplice Ismail Gandha (27), who were distributing ganja to Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, were arrested by Thadiyittaparamba police in Ernakulam district from Sree Palli tribal area in Odisha," the police said.
Kerala Catholic Bishops' Council (KCBC) on Monday demanded an impartial and fair investigation into the matter of violence which erupted yesterday at Vizhinjam as part of the protest against the Adani port.
Former Kerala BJP President V Muraleedharan reacted to Sunday's violent protest and attack at the Vizhinjam Police Station and criticised the state government by alleging that it "failed to convince people" regarding the benefits of the port project.
Kerala Minister for Law and Industries P Rajeev on Monday questioned the protest that erupted in Thiruvananthapuram on the previous night and asked how the plan to stop the project at its final stage came.
On the other hand, the Red Machines have endured a tough beginning to this campaign, suffering losses at home to Rajasthan United FC (1-2) and Sreenidi Deccan FC (2-3), before playing out a 1-1 draw away to Mumbai Kenkre FC.
The Kerala Police on Monday released four of the five protesters arrested by the Vizhinjam police for allegedly blocking trucks in Thiruvananthapuram that led to a scuffle a day before.
Following this victory, Sreenidi Deccan have now won three out of their four games and have nine points on the table. Gokulam Kerala conceded their first goal this season as they now have seven points on the table with two wins and a draw from their four games.
The incident took place when a group of people, protesting against the construction of Vizhinjam port by the Adani Group, blocked the vehicles carrying construction materials to the port.
Sudhakaran inaugurated the All India Professionals' Congress (AIPC)-Kerala State Conclave, which started in Kochi, and Tharoor delivered the keynote address.
"There is nothing anti-Islamic in football if it would have been why Qatar would host the world cup. They should then issue an order against Qatar for hosting the football world cup. Anybody can take interest in football since it's a sport," said Sajid Rashidi.