Popular Malayalam rapper and songwriter Vedan and eight others were arrested after ganja was seized from his flat in Tripunithura here on Monday, police said.

Legendary Malayalam filmmaker and cinematographer Shaji N Karun, known for his pathbreaking films and distinctive style of movie making, died here on Monday, industry sources said.

Millions of people are without without electricity, while internet and phone networks are also down. 

​Millions of people are without without electricity, while internet and phone networks are also down.