Onam

January 06, 2024

Kerala govt splurged Rs 10 cr for Onam celebrations amidst financial crisis, reveals RTI reply

The grandiose celebrations at the district level cost the government Rs 3.20 crore.

December 27, 2023
Cash-strapped Kerala opens coffers, releases Rs 26.86 lakh for CM’s Onam feast

The government did not mention under which head the funds were released, and neither did disclose the participants of the feast to an RTI query.
November 10, 2023
Malayali students miffed over Hamas-supporting Mahabali on Onam poster: JNU VC

However, JNUSU president Aishe Ghosh claimed that no such complaint has been made by the students and alleged that the administration is lying due to the criticism received by several politicians over the cancellation of Onam celebrations at the university's Convention Centre.
September 29, 2023
Onam bumper: Ticket sold in black market has won first prize, alleges TN native

According to the complaint, the lottery ticket that won the first prize was sold in some parts of Tamil Nadu on a commission basis by an agency in Kerala
September 21, 2023
Onam bumper: Four men from TN hit jackpot worth Rs 25 cr

The four men had reportedly taken three tickets from Palakkad's Walayar on September 18.
September 21, 2023
Huge demand for lottery tickets in border districts; Rs 25-crore bumper will fetch only Rs 12.88 crore

If the prize crosses the border, there are some hurdles in securing it. Since there is a ban on the sale of lottery tickets in certain states the tickets cannot be sold there. The prize winners should convince the Lottery Department that they bought the tickets when they were in Kerala.
September 20, 2023
Thiruvonam bumper lottery winner announced, Rs 25 crore ticket purchased in Walayar

The Rs 25 crore first prize offered for the Thiruvonam Bumper is the highest prize in any lottery in the country.

Kerala govt splurged Rs 10 cr for Onam celebrations amidst financial crisis, reveals RTI reply

Cash-strapped Kerala opens coffers, releases Rs 26.86 lakh for CM’s Onam feast

Malayali students miffed over Hamas-supporting Mahabali on Onam poster: JNU VC

Onam bumper: Ticket sold in black market has won first prize, alleges TN native

Onam bumper: Four men from TN hit jackpot worth Rs 25 cr

Huge demand for lottery tickets in border districts; Rs 25-crore bumper will fetch only Rs 12.88 crore

Thiruvonam bumper lottery winner announced, Rs 25 crore ticket purchased in Walayar

Colourful cultural pageantry marks the end of Kerala's week-long Onam celebrations

Ayyanthole Desham emerges winner of Pulikali fest held in Thrissur

Photo feature: 'Tigers' take over Thrissur roads