Kerala News Highlights: Crime Branch to taken over Kollam kidnapping case
Kerala News Highlights: Crime Branch to taken over Kollam kidnapping case
Follow4:57 PM: KSU approaches High Court seeking judicial probe over CUSAT stampede
The Kerala Student Union has approached the High Court seeking a judicial probe over the CUSAT stampede that caused the death of 4 students at Cochin University of Science and Technology.
4:51 PM: Kollam kidnapping case: Crime branch to take over investigation
The crime branch will take over the case of the kidnapping of a six-year-old from Kollam. The team will be headed by Crime Branch Dysp MM Jose
4:43 PM: Man attacks KSRTC driver in Aluva
A KSRTC driver was attacked by a man in Aluva on Sunday evening. Jayakumar of Kothamangalam KSRTC depot was injured in the attack and is seeking treatment at Kalamassery Government Medical College Hospital.
4:01 PM: Parukutty Amma visited Sabarimala temple at the age of 100
Parukutty amma visited Sabarimala for the first time at the age of 100. She began her journey from Wayanad with her grandchildren. Accompanied by her grandson, Girish Kumar, and his children - Amritesh, Anvita, and Avantika - Parukutiamma reached Sannidhanam, marking a profound family pilgrimage to Sabarimala.
3:20 PM: Teacher sentenced to 7 years of imprisonment for molesting student during exam
The court sentenced the teacher to prison in the case of molesting a schoolgirl during the exam. The court sentenced the teacher to seven years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 50,000. Lalu, a native of Vadakara Memunda, Kozhikode, was sentenced.
2:51 PM: Kerala nurse found dead in Saudi Arabia
A nurse from Kerala who returned to Saudi Arabia three weeks found dead in her room. The deceased has been identified as Rintumol. She was working as a staff nurse at Hafar Albatwin Maternity and Children's Hospital in northeastern Saudi.
2:36 PM: Wife of murdered Congress worker seeks petition demanding protection for her family
Shafna, the wife of Congress activist Hanifa, who was killed in Chavakkad, has submitted a petition to the Chief Minister demanding the protection of her children, life, and property. Following this, Hanifa's family members made a direct complaint to the Chief Minister in the morning meeting held in Thrissur today as part of the Nava Kerala Sadas.
2:20 PM: Thiruvananthapuram grabs spot in 24 'out-of-the-box' tech-advancing cities
Kerala's capital city, Thiruvananthapuram, has grabbed a spot in the 24 'out-of-the-box' cities worldwide, leading in future business and software development. The list is included in a report prepared by the research firm BCI Global.
2:06 PM: Finance Minister sanctioned Rs 378.57 crore for construction of pink line for Kochi Metro
Finance Minister KN Balagopal announced that Rs 378.57 crore has been allocated for the construction of the Pink Line, the second phase of the Kochi Metro Rail project. The approval of the finance department is to give administrative approval to the revised construction of the extension project from Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium to Kakanad through Info Park.
1:24 PM: Bus carrying Sabarimala pilgrims catches fire in Guruvayur
A bus carrying Sabarimala pilgrims from Selam caught fire in Guruvayur. No casualties were reported. the bus was carrying 50 passengers
12:56 PM: 84,600-page chargesheet filed in Muttil tree-cutting case
The chargesheet was filed over the Muttil tree-cutting case in the Sultan Batheri Judicial First Class Magistrate Court. The charge sheet has 84,600 pages. It is reported that a supplementary charge sheet will also be filed. Meanwhile, there are 12 accused, including the Augustine brothers, in the charge sheet submitted to the court.
12:25 PM: Kerala refuses central demand to provide branding for houses through housing projects
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that Kerala does not intend to provide branding for houses provided through housing schemes, including the LIFE mission. The state government replied that it was difficult to accept the central proposal to have a separate logo for houses completed with central assistance. The state government said that giving branding will lead to discrimination. The state government has come up with a single scheme called Life Mission to bring all the housing projects.
12:00 PM: Greedy politics of Congress lead to election defeat in Rajasthan, says CM Pinarayi Vijayan
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan asserted that the Congress's loss in Rajasthan was a consequence of its perceived pursuit of greedy politics. He made these remarks while addressing the audience at the Nava Kerala event in the Wadakkanchery constituency of Thrissur.
11:52 AM: KSRTC rolls out special tour packages during the Christmas-New Year season
The KSRTC Budget Tourism Cell is offering special Christmas and New Year packages for travelers. The trips under the name of 'Jungle Bells 'are arranged from Neyyanttinkara depot to various tourist centers of the state like Gavi, Parunthumpara, Vagamon, Wayanad, Munnar, Athirapalli, Malakappara at low cost.
11:30 AM: Man attacks police officer who came to investigate complaint in Alappuzha
A police officer was attacked during an investigation in Alappuzha. The accused Ruthimon was taken into police custody. The officer and his team came to investigate complaint against Ruthimon over his wife's complaint.
10:49 AM: Congress leader Kodikunnil Suresh seeks permission for emergency resolution against Governor
The Congress leader Kodikunumil Suresh has sought permission for an emergency resolution against the Governor of Kerala on Lok Sabha. He stated that the interference of the governors of Kerala and Tamil Nadu is hindering the administration.
10:21 AM: Madrasa teacher arrested under POCSO case in Malappuram
Madrasa teacher arrested in case of molesting a seven-year-old girl in Malappuram. Muhammad Ramshad (35), a native of Vellayur, was arrested. He was torturing the girl from 2022 till last month.
9:52 AM: Nava Kerala Sadas: Only 169 out of 14,698 complaints resolved in Kasaragod district
Around 14,698 complaints were received in the Nava Kerala Sadas in Kasaragod. However, out of these, only 169 complaints have been resolved so far. No action has been taken on more than 12,000 complaints. The time allowed for the resolution of complaints and petitions in Kasaragod district ended on Sunday (Dec 3).
9:38 AM: 3 people arrested for threatening gym trainer with gun in Kottayam
Three people including a father and two sons, were arrested for threatening a gym trainer with a gun in Kottayam, the police found that the attack was due to personal enmity.
9:10 AM: Housewife dies after being hit by a car inside the compound of Kozhikode Beach Hospital
A housewife died after being hit by a car inside the compound of Kozhikode Beach Hospital. The deceased was Sheena (48). Sheena was taking things from her son's car. Meanwhile, a speeding car came forward from the parked place and hit Sheena.
9:00 AM: 10-year-old girl dies allegedly after seeking treatment for appendicitis in Chalakkudy
A 5th-class student died allegedly after seeking treatment for appendicitis at Thrissur Medical College. The deceased has been identified as Anat. The family alleged that the death was due to medical negligence. The family said that an error in diagnosis led to the death. The child's family is planning to lodge a complaint demanding action.
8:49 AM: Three-and-a-half-year-old dies after collapsing in Malappuram
A three-and-a-half-year-old boy named Russell collapsed and passed away while playing in the yard in Malappuram. The incident took place on Saturday afternoon when the child was playing with other children at his home.
8:25 AM: 2 persons killed after a car collides in Thiruvananthapuram
Two persons died in a car collision at Thiruvananthapuram. The deceased were identified as Haridas and Vijayan.
8:13 AM: 17-year-old dies of electric shock in Malappuram
A 17-year-old student died after getting shock from the electric fence in Malappuram. The deceased has been identified as Sinan. It is reported that the shock was caused by an electric fence installed on the farm. His body has been kept in the medical college hospital mortuary. The body will be handed over to the relatives after post-mortem.
