Kerala News Highlights: ED interrogating Bineesh Kodiyeri in Kochi
By Rashmi Kuttan | First Published Jan 24, 2024, 8:06 AM ISTKerala News Highlights: ED interrogating Bineesh Kodiyeri in Kochi
4:30 pm: HC files suo moto case against the suicide of a differently-abled man in Kozhikode
The High Court has taken a suo motu case in Kozhikode in the case of the hanging of a differently-abled man named Walayathu Joseph (74) due to non-payment of pension. Chief Justice's permission was sought for further proceedings in the case. The Central Government, Social Justice Department, Kozhikode District Collector and Chakkittapara Panchayat Secretary will be made opposite parties in the case.
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3:56 pm: BJP State President K Surendran to start kerala padayatra from January 27
NDA Kerala Padayatra led by NDA State Chairman K.Surendran will start from Kasargod on January 27. The BJP National President JP Nadda will inaugurate the padayatra at Thalipadpu Maidan at 3 pm. The day's journey concludes at the Kasaragod summit.
2:45 pm: Kerala Lottery Results Christmas New Year Bumper BR-95 Lottery Result: First prize ticket sold from Palakkad
The Kerala State Lotteries Department conducts the Christmas-New Year bumper lottery for the occasion of Christmas and New Year. Last year, the first prize was Rs 16 crore, however, this year it has been increased to Rs 20 crore. The second prize is Rs 1 crore each for 20 winners. The ticket agent of the first prize-winning ticket will get Rs 2 crore while agents of the second prize-winning tickets together will get Rs 2 crore. A total of 40 lakh tickets will be printed for sale. Meanwhile, the first prize ticket number XC 224091 of Rs 20 crore was sold from a Palakkad agent Shajahan. The agency number is P 3030.
2:16 pm: ED interrogating Bineesh Kodiyeri in Kochi
The Enforcement Directorate is questioning Bineesh Kodiyeri in connection with FEMA violation case. The questioning is in FEMA cases related to companies with which Bineesh Kodiyeri is involved. He was summoned last week but did not appear.
2:08 pm: 11-year-old found dead inside his home in Palakkad
An eleven-year-old boy was found hanging dead inside his house. Ridan (11), a 5th class student of Palakkad, was found hanging dead inside the house. The initial information is that the child is mature enough to do such an act due to depression after not being able to go on a tour from school.
1:00 pm: CPM in Idukki to send protest e-mails to Governor for not signing Land Assignment (Amendment) Act
Idukki: The CPM in Idukki will launch a new strike against the Governor for not signing the Land Assignment (Amendment) Act. It has been decided to send one lakh protest e-mails from Idukki to the Governor on Republic Day. The CPM has also decided to intensify the legal battle and protest against the court order that stopped the patty proceedings. The Land Assignment (Amendment) Act was passed by the Assembly on September 14, 2023. A new method of protest was chosen after the Raj Bhavan march was organized but no action was taken.
12: 20 pm: 4 teachers suspended for rice smuggling in Malappuram
Strict action has been taken against the teachers at Malappuram VHM Higher Secondary School for smuggling rice from the school. Principal teacher Srikanth, physical education teacher Ravindran, and teachers in charge of mid-day meals Bhavneesh and Irshad Ali were suspended.
11:36 am: Students, teachers of St Mary's School in Ernakulam invited to attend Republic Day Parade
The students and teachers of St Mary's UP School in Chittoor have been invited by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend this year's Republic Day Parade. The invitation came to the school considering the awareness programs conducted to promote organ donation. The activities of the school were also mentioned by the Prime Minister in Mann Ki Baat.
11:00 am: Special court for SC-ST orders further probe into Dalit youth's suicide in Thrissur
The Special Court for SC/ST Thrissur has ordered a further investigation over the suicide of a Dalit youth in Thrissur. A copy of the order was obtained by Asianet News. The Dalit youth, Vinayakan, committed suicide in July 2017. The family alleged that he committed suicide after being beaten up by the police. The crime branch filed the charge sheet in the case. The role of the police officers Sajan and Sreejith became clear during the investigation led by Crime Branch DySP Ullas.
10:20 am: Famous Kathakali Acharya Ayamkudi Kuttappa passes away
Renowned Kathakali Mela Acharya Ayamkudi Kuttappa Marar passed away. He was 93 years old. He passed away at 5.30 am today at the Mathilbhag Muriyaikkal house in Thiruvalla. Kuttappan Marar had been in a leisurely life for a few months due to ailments due to old age.
9:41 am: Thiruvananthapuram Corporation begins distribution of 100 free e-autos in 100 wards
Thiruvananthapuram Corporation is distributing 100 electric autorickshaws free of cost through the carbon-neutral Ananthapuri project. Minister P Rajeev informed that these autorickshaws are manufactured by Kerala Automobiles Limited, a state public sector organization. The delivery of the first 10 e-autorickshaws included in the Smart City project was inaugurated in the state.
9:16 am: Tamil Nadu natives die in elephant attack in Idukki
A wild elephant attack in Thenmala, close to Gundumala, claimed the life of a Tamil Nadu local. K Palaraj, a Coimbatore Dobippalayam native, aged 73, passed away. The event happened at Mary's residence, which is close to the temple in Thenmala Lower Division, at approximately 9:45 p.m. on Tuesday during the marriage celebration.
9:00 am: Opposition organizations to hold strike demanding DA dues today
The opposition organizations will hold a strike for various demands, including Dearness Allowance (DA) dues. Pro-UDF service organizations and the pro-BJP organization FETO are participating in the strike. Diesnon has declared that the government will not permit non-emergency holidays. The government's position is that no one is against the benefits and the opposition is supporting an unnecessary strike.
8:27 am: Case filed against ASI for drunken driving in Malappuram
A case has been filed against Assistant Sub-Inspector for drunken driving in Malappuram. The ASI was caught by the locals and handed over to the police. The case has been registered against ASI Gopi Mohan of Malappuram station for driving under the influence of alcohol and causing an accident.
8:12 am: Boat catches fire in Beypore
The boat caught fire in Beypore, Kozhikode. The fire broke out in the boat, which was loaded for repairs at the boat yard. The interior of the boat, including the wheelhouse, was completely gutted.
8:05 am: Ernakulam Maharajas College to re-open today; no entry after 6 pm
Maharajas College, which has been closed since Thursday due to student conflict, will reopen today. The decision to resume classes was made in a meeting with student organizations. Police will remain on campus for the time being, and access will be restricted after 6 pm.
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