Kerala News Highlights: Madrassa teacher arrested for sexually assaulting minor girl in Wayanad

By Aishwarya Nair | First Published Feb 24, 2024, 7:50 AM IST

Kerala News Highlights: Madrassa teacher arrested for sexually assaulting minor girl in Wayanad

3.45 PM: VD Satheesan approaches AICC leadership over alleged remarks by K Sudhakaran

Opposition Leader VD Satheesan expressed his displeasure over the KPCC president's anger over his late arrival at the press conference. AICC general secretary KC Venugopal intervened to resolve the issue. He spoke to both leaders. The AICC leadership directed the two leaders to call a joint press conference. But VD Satheesan was not ready to meet the media. With this, K Sudhakaran met the journalists alone and gave an explanation.

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2.45 PM: 7-year-old boy swallows five rupee coin in Malappuram

A coin accidentally swallowed by a seven-year-old boy was removed through endoscopy at Perinthalmanna MES Medical College. Last day, a seven-year-old boy from Thozhuwanur accidentally swallowed a five-rupee coin while playing. He was immediately taken to the hospital. The coin was stuck in the esophagus.

2.00 PM: Congress demands reinvestigation into TP murder convict Kunjananthan's death

The Congress has chosen to utilise KM Shaji's claims regarding the death of TP Chandrasekharan murder suspect Kunjanathan as a weapon against CPM as the Lok Sabha Polls get nearer. Shaji had claimed that CPM had poisoned him to death in prison for hiding secrets. In an address to the media on Saturday, KPCC president K Sudhakaran and opposition leader VD Satheesan upheld this accusation and called for a reopening of the investigation into the CPM leader's death.

1.30 PM: Embarrassment for Congress as top leader abuses during press meet

At a press conference of the Congress on Saturday in Alappuzha, tensions erupted as KPCC President Sudhakaran publicly expressed his annoyance at the opposition leader Satheesan's delayed arrival. To the surprise of everyone there, a displeased Sudhakaran used foul language to inquire about Satheesan's location.

12.45 PM: Muslim League demands third seat in LS polls

The United Democratic Front (UDF) in Kerala's main ally, the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML), has stated that it will not back down from its demand for a third seat in the next general elections. The leadership of the Muslim League is reportedly upset with the Congress for rejecting their request.

12.10 PM: Madrassa teacher arrested for sexually assaulting minor girl in Wayanad

Police arrested a madrassa teacher in the case of trying to sexually assault a minor girl. Edavaka Kammom KC Moidu (32) was arrested by the Mananthavady police. The child complained at home and the family informed the police. Police registered a case against the young man for rape and under POCSO Act.

11.45 AM: Temperature to soar by 2 to 3 degrees in 9 districts today

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning that temperatures are set to rise by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius today in nine districts. The districts affected include Kottayam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Kozhikode, and Kannur.

11.15 AM: Three-year-old dies after falling inside well in Kozhikode

A toddler died after falling into a well of a farmhouse at Omassery here on Friday night. The deceased is Muhammad Aijin (3), son of Malappuram Kalikavu native Rasheed. According to reports, he fell into the well while playing outside the farmhouse. He was rushed to the nearby private hospital at Omassery and later to Kozhikode Government Medical College Hospital, however, his life could not be saved.

10.30 AM: Local body bypoll results: LDF wins Thiruvananthapuram ward after 19 years

The LDF captured a strong ward of the BJP in the Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation. After 19 years, LDF won the election in Vellar ward. LDF candidate Panathura Baiju won by securing 1845 votes with a majority of 151 votes. BJP candidate Vellar Santhosh secured the second position by getting 1694 votes. UDF won 544 votes and went to the third position.

9.45 AM: Death of woman, newborn in TVM: Nayas' first wife named as accused

The first wife of the accused was also involved in the death of the mother and baby due to a lack of treatment during childbirth at Nemom. Accused Nayas's first wife, Rajeena, has been named as an accused in the case. Police said that Rajeena forced the woman to give birth at home. Rajeena and her daughter were there when Shameera died due to lack of treatment at home.

9.15 AM: Four youths held with drugs in two places in Thrissur

Four youths were held with 3 kgs of hashish oil worth Rs 3.75 crore, 77 kilos of ganja and Rs 2 lakh were seized in luxury cars. Arun, a native of Puttur, and Akhil, a native of Kolazi, were taken into custody at Kuthiran by the anti-drug squad under the Thrissur City Police Commissioner and Peachy police. Later, in Kodungallur, two people were caught with MDMA, a synthetic drug, by the Thrissur Rural Dance Team and the Kodungallur Police. Punnakaparampil Sivakrishna (21) and Abhinav (21) of Palakkad were arrested.

8.30 AM: Man kills dog due to irritation caused by its barking in Idukki

A man killed a dog by thrashing it on a rock due to the irritation caused by the barking of the neighbor's dog. The incident took place in Idukki Nedumkandam. A quarrel with a neighbor, who is also a relative, led to the incident where the dog was killed. Kambamettu police have registered a case against Rajesh, a native of Sanyasiyodu, No further information is available.

7.58 AM: 14-year-old girl goes missing in Pathanamthitta; search on

A complaint was lodged after a Class 9 girl from Thiruvalla, Pathanamthitta went missing the other day. The girl's relatives came to know about the girl's disappearance when she did not return home after going to school for the exam. The police registered a case on the complaint of the relatives. The police said that the investigation is continuing based on the CCTV footage.

7.55 AM: Temple priest stabbed to death in Varkala after verbal dispute

A priest was allegedly stabbed to death after an altercation in Varkala, Thiruvananthapuram. Narayanan, a resident of Chaluvila, was killed. Arun, a native of Nooranad, was taken into custody by the Varkala police. A dispute over a mobile phone resulted in the murder. The incident happened last night. An argument between the two neighbors resulted in a conflict.

7.50 AM: Devotees flock to Thiruvananthapuram for Attukal Pongala; traffic restrictions to be imposed

The capital city is all set for the grand Attukal Pongala which will be held on Sunday (Feb 25). Due to extreme heat, the municipality and various organizations have made more preparations for the supply of drinking water. Traffic restrictions will be imposed from noon to 8 pm tomorrow in the city. Large vehicles, including goods vehicles, will not be allowed into the city. Parking is also prohibited on both sides of the road leading to the temple.

Kerala: Devotees flock to Thiruvananthapuram for Attukal Pongala amid scorching heat

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