Kerala News Headlines

Three swine flu deaths, including two in Kerala, were reported Saturday, taking the toll due to Influenza A (H1N1) virus in India to 484, health authorities said here.

Kerala saw heavy polling of around 70 percent in the three assembly constituencies of Kannur, Ernakulam and Alappuzha in largely peaceful by-polls Saturday.

Actor Fahad was the most appreciated in the recently released film, Kerala Café. He was the main character in one of the short films in the film, Mrityunjayam, a horror film. Fahad is now getting more and more film offers after he proved his talent as an actor in the film. While his debut wasn't great, he is now gearing up to re-launch himself with all his new projects.

A music festival has been held to honour musician Philip V Francis, who passed away last year after he met with an accident. Inaugurated by music directors Ignatious and Benny, the three day festival has been organized in Thrissur by Piano. Big names from the Malayalam film industry are expected to be part of the festival. Philip could play the tabla, compose music and sing ghazals with equal ease.

Three swine flu deaths were reported in the country Friday, taking the toll to 489, health authorities said here.

Tens of thousands voted enthusiastically Saturday in by-elections to one Lok Sabha and 31 assembly constituencies across seven states, with the outcome set to have a bearing on almost all major political parties.

Heavy polling was reported Saturday in the three Kerala assembly constituencies of Kannur, Ernakulam and Alappuzha.

Director Saji's movie Happy Husbands is shooting at a fast pace and will be released in about two months time. Starring Indrajith, Jayaram and Jayasuriya opposite Bhavana, Samvrutha and Nayana, the film is about three happy couples whose lives turn upside down when a girl, played by Rima Kallingal, enters their lives. Saji has already proved his mettle with his earlier film, Ivar Vivahitharayaal.

Polling Saturday began in the three assembly constituencies of Kannur, Ernakulam and Alappuzha in Kerala, an official said.

Jayaram and Tamil actress Jothika starrer Seetha Kalyanam will release today. The film has been in the making for the last six years. Jothika has even given up acting as she got married. The movie's story is about a Brahmin marriage.