Kerala News Highlights: The Nava Kerala Sadas in Ernakulam district was postponed due to the demise of former CPI Secretary Kanam Rajendran.
4:40 pm: Mother, her boyfriend arrested for brutally beating 1.5-year-old baby in Alappuzha
The mother and her boyfriend were arrested for brutally beating up a 1.5-year-old baby in Alappuzha. Both the accused went absconding after a case was registered for abusing the child. The accused were caught from Arthunkal private bus stand this morning. The Arthunkal police took the accused into custody and later handed over the accused to the police.
4:02 pm: Tire of KSRTC bus blowout on National Highway near Kothamangalam
A KSRTC (Kerala State Road Transport Corporation) bus experienced a tire blowout on the national highway. The incident occurred on the Kochi-Dhanushkodi National Highway near Kothamangalam, close to the Iyenkav Sreedharma Shasta Temple. The front tire of the bus, en route from Munnar to Aluva, came off in a head-on accident. Fortunately, the limited number of passengers onboard and the absence of other vehicles on the road contributed to preventing a major accident.
3:35 pm: Thrissur Corporation removed flex of Modi in Thrissur
Thrissur Corporation took down the welcome boards set up by BJP workers in the city to greet Prime Minister Narendra Modi. After facing protests from BJP workers, corporation officials reinstated the boards later in the afternoon. The incident highlights the tensions surrounding political events and the subsequent actions taken by local authorities to address concerns and maintain order.
3:00 pm: Case filed against SFI leaders for burning effigy of Kerala Governor
A case has been filed against SFI (Students' Federation of India) leaders for burning the effigy of the Governor Arif Khan at Payyambalam. Twenty individuals, including State President Anushree, face charges, including attempted riot. The act of burning the effigy is seen as a message of defiance against the Governor, indicating a stance to confront and challenge the Governor's policies in the new year.
2:25 pm: Rs 3.5 crore from CM relief fund to 1634 people in Ponnani
Around Rs 3.5 crore has been allocated from the Chief Minister Relief fund for financial assistance to the accounts of people in Ponnani. So far 1787 applications have been submitted online from the MLA office. Of these, 153 applications are in the process of adjudication.
1:45 pm: Man injured after being hit by truck in Ottapalam
A man was seriously injured after being hit by a truck in Ottapalam. Abhilash, a native of Mulanjoor, was injured. The accident happened near the Lakiti Road junction around 7 am. The police said that the scooter went under the truck due to the impact.
1:10 pm: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport to become a silent airport from January 1
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport will be a silent airport from January 1. The aim is to make passengers' waiting time inside the airport enjoyable with as few announcements as possible. All the important information for the passengers will be available on the screens. Only announcements related to boarding gate change, baggage screening system and security will be announced.
12:30 pm: Kerala government launches e-governance K-SMART App; Check details
The state government introduced K-Smart developed by the Information Kerala Mission for the Local Self-Government Department on January 1, 2024. In a significant move, municipal services in the state have transitioned to an online platform starting today. Minister MB Rajesh has announced that the initiative, known as the K-SMART App, is being presented as a New Year gift to the people of Kerala. This digital transformation aims to enhance the accessibility and efficiency of municipal services.
11:40 am: Southern Kerala to receive rainfall for next 3 days
The India Meteorological Department has said that there is a possibility of rain in southern Kerala till January 4. Low pressure is located over the western Indian Ocean and southeast Arabian Sea near the equator. During the next 24 hours, the low pressure moving in the west-northwest direction is likely to intensify into a strong low pressure over the South Arabian Sea.
11:14 am: Couple found dead in Thiruvananthapuram
A couple was found dead in Thiruvananthapuram. The deceased were identified as Krishnan Achari and Vasanthakumari,
10:45 am: Fire personnel rescued young man who fell from Ponmudikotta mountain
The fire force personnel bravely rescued a young man who fell from the top of Ponmudikotta mountain in Ambalavayal to a 100-foot-deep gorge. The youth was rescued by the Sultan Bathery fire brigade. The fire force informed that the young man was immediately taken to Sultan Batheri Taluk Hospital.
10:05 am: Student dies after being hit by a train on New Year's eve in Kozhikode
A student who was returning after New Year's Eve was hit by a train and died yesterday evening. Adil Farhan (16), a native of Kozhikode Balussery Panangad, died. The incident happened at one o'clock in the morning. The accident took place on the tracks under the Gandhi Road flyover near Vellay railway station. He had come to Kozhikode beach with his friends to celebrate New Year.
9:34 am: Still image of Kerala excluded from Republic Day Parade
Kerala's still image was once again excluded from this year's Republic Day parade. The state had submitted a proposal to showcase a static visual model highlighting "Vikasita Bharat" and "India as the mother of democracy," providing 10 specimens for consideration. Unfortunately, none of these proposals were accepted. The Ministry of Defense conveyed to Kerala that states unable to feature in the Republic Day parade could showcase their still images during Bharat Parv.
9:05 am: Southern Railway raise concerns about Silver Line Project in Kerala
The Southern Railway has raised concerns about the Pinarayi Vijayan government's Silver Line project in a report to the Central Railway Board. The current alignment lacks proper consultation and could impede future rail development. The project may affect railway construction and train services, posing a financial burden on the railways. The report also states that the railways cannot release land for the Silver Line.
8:40 am: Husband commits suicide after killing wife in Ernakulam; crucial information out
Ernakulam: The husband committed suicide after hacking his wife to death in Ernakulam on Sunday, (December 31). The deceased were identified as Baby and Smitha. Their two daughters were also injured during the incident and were admitted to Medical Trust Hospital for treatment.
8:21 am: Pathanamthitta murder: Three people in police custody in connection with murder of old man in Mylapra
The police have taken three people suspected to be accused in the murder of an elderly person in Pathanamthitta. A 73-year-old George was found dead inside his shop on Saturday (Dec 30). The police said that the suspects were being interrogated.
8:13 am: Nava Kerala Sadas to be held in 4 constituencies of Ernakulam today
The Nava Kerala Sadas will be held in four constituencies of Ernakulam district today. The event was postponed due to the demise of former CPI Secretary Kanam Rajendran. The program will be held at 3 p.m. in Thrikkakkara constituency.
