Kerala News Highlights: The Youth Congress workers waved black flags at CM Pinarayi Vijayan in Malappuram.
4.00 PM: Youth Congress workers wave black flags at CM Pinarayi Vijayan in Malappuram
The Youth Congress workers waved black flags at Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in Malappuram on Thursday. The Chief Minister came to participate in the program of Deshabhimani. The police stopped the activists who were standing on the road. The YC workers have intensified protests against the arrest of Youth Congress state president Rahul Mamkootathil.
3.30 PM: Kerala govt's special package yields no progress at Kovalam beach even after one year
Despite numerous government initiatives, Kovalam still lacks the infrastructure necessary to place Kerala on the global tourism map. Following an exposé by Asianet News regarding the state of the beaches, the government unveiled a comprehensive plan worth Rs 93 crores. The tourist's paradise still lacks even a place to change clothes, even after 1.5 years have gone.
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2.45 PM: TN Devaswom Minister hails crowd management at Sabarimala
The Tamil Nadu Devaswom Minister said that the arrangement of the Kerala government is in good condition. Shekhar Babu said that he is making sure that no untoward incident happens. As the number of devotees increases, it is natural to have to wait longer. The Kerala government has announced that it will provide darshan facilities for more devotees. The minister also said that he has been going to Sabarimala for 45 years.
2.15 PM: Robotic surgery system to be opened at RCC on January 15
In Kerala, cancer therapy with a robotic surgery system is soon going to become a reality. At Thiruvananthapuram's Regional Cancer Centre, a robotic surgical unit—previously limited to major hospitals in India and overseas—will begin to function in the public sector for the first time. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the RCC's robotic surgical unit, HIPEC treatment system, patient welfare and service block, and clinical laboratory tracking system on January 15 at 11.30 a.m.
Kerala: Robotic surgery system to be opened at RCC on January 15
1.45 PM: Accused sentenced to double life imprisonment in Nimisha Thampi murder case
A man was sentenced to life imprisonment for killing a graduate student in Ernakulam. The Paravur Additional Session Court passed the sentence against the accused Biju. The incident related to this case occurred on July 30, 2018. Nimisha Thampi, a BBA graduate student, was killed by slitting her throat during a robbery attempt.
1.00 PM: Tamil Nadu govt writes to Kerala seeking facilities for Sabarimala devotees
Tamil Nadu has sent a letter to Kerala again in the case of the increasing crowd at Sabarimala. The letter has asked for action to be taken to avoid hardship for the pilgrims. The Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary has sent a letter to the Kerala Chief Secretary.
12.30 PM: 600 grams of gold seized from passenger at Karipur airport
The police apprehended a passenger with 600 grams of gold at Karipur airport on Thursday. Amal Cherian, a native of Engapuzha, brought the gold from Riyadh. Riyaz and Mustafa who came to collect the gold were also arrested outside the airport. The gold was kept inside the emergency lamp.
12.00 PM: 7-month-old toddler dies of pneumonia in Thrissur
An infant died of pneumonia in Thrissur. Ridhav, a seven-month-old son of Kolladi Rinil. The baby's funeral was held at his home at 11 am.
11:30 am: Man arrested for extorting money by creating fake Facebook profile in Pathanamthitta
Pathanamthitta: A man was arrested for extorting money by creating fake Facebook profiles in the name of a woman and establishing relationships with people. The Aranmula police arrested Satish Japakumar from Thiruvananthapuram. A young man from Kozhencherry was the victim of fraud. The accused trapped the young man through Facebook and extorted Rs 23 lakh for various purposes.
10.45 AM: Case filed against Pathirakozhi Hotel in Ernakulam over food poisoning
A case has been filed against the owner and employees of the Pathirakozhi Hotel in Ernakulam's Kalamassery, where ten people experienced food poisoning after eating 'Kuzhimanthi'. A case was registered by the Kalamassery police. They sought treatment after experiencing discomfort including abdominal pain and vomiting. They were admitted to Ernakulam General Hospital.
10.30 AM: Kerala: Woman loses money in passport delivery scam in Kozhikode
A woman lost money in a passport delivery scam in Kozhikode. After applying for her passport and anticipating its delivery, she received a call from an individual speaking Hindi. Unable to understand the language, she passed the phone to her relatives. The caller, posing as a Speed Post Officer, was part of the fraudulent scheme.
10.00 AM: College student undergoing treatment after accident dies in Koduvalli
A college student died while undergoing treatment after a car accident in Koduvalli. Fathima Minsia, a student of KMCT College, died. She was a native of Thamarassery Chungam. Fida Farzana, a native of Punoor, is undergoing treatment for her injuries. The accident happened yesterday morning at Koduvalli Manipuram. The scooter the students were traveling in hit the car coming in the opposite direction and fell in front of the private bus.
9.40 AM: Cargo lorry hits the back of KSRTC bus in Palakkad
A cargo lorry hit the back of a KSRTC bus at a stop at Palakkad's Vannamada. As many as 5 college students sustained minor injuries. The rear side of the bus was damaged. The incident happened in the morning.
9:15 am: Kerala Global Science Festival to start on January 15
The Global Science Festival, organized by the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment and Museum of Art Science will be held from 15th January to 15th February at Bio 360 Life Sciences Park, Thonnakkal. Tickets and various packages are available from Rs 100 to Rs 11,500 to witness the wonders of the Global Science Festival. The ticket price is Rs 250 for those above 18 years of age.
8:46 am: KSRTC bus catches fire in Pampa
A KSRTC bus caught fire in Pampa. The accident happened around 6 am today. No one was injured in the incident. The fire brigade reached the spot immediately and extinguished the fire.
8:30 am: Foreclosure notice sent to farmer's family who committed suicide in Kuttanad
Alappuzha: A foreclosure notice has been sent to the family of a farmer, Prasad, who committed suicide in Kuttanad due to a financial crisis. The notice stated that five cents of land and house in the name of Prasad would be confiscated. The notice was sent on account of arrears of a loan taken by Prasad's wife Omana from the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation.
8.05 AM: TJ Joseph hand chopping case: NIA to seek custody of prime accused Savad
The NIA has started a move to quickly complete the identification parade of Savad, the first accused arrested in Prof TJ Joseph's hand-chopping case. The NIA investigation team will soon file an application in the magistrate court for this. The objective of the investigation team is to complete the identification parade and take Savad into custody quickly. Savad is in remand till January 24. He is currently lodged in Ernakulam Sub Jail.
