Kerala News LIVE: Case against Asianet News Chief reporter: Akhila Nandakumar sought a copy of SFI leader PM Arsho's complaint to study the accusations made against her. The reporter will also move the High Court for the false cases charged against her.
2.40 PM: Kerala cop beaten by three including CPM branch secretary; arrested
Three persons have been arrested for beating up a policeman in the capital city. CPM branch secretary Selvaraj, Selvaraj's brother Sundaran and Akhil were arrested. Telecommunication CPO R Biju was assaulted by the trio.
11.52 AM: Monson Mavunkal case: Kerala HC temporarily stays arrest of Congress chief K Sudhakaran
KPCC president K Sudhakaran, who was accused in the Monsan Mavunkal fraud case, has been granted temporary relief by the court. The High Court temporarily stayed the arrest of the Congress leader. The court accepted the anticipatory bail petition on file and adjourned the hearing of the petition to June 21. The court said that no arrest should be made till then.
11.40 AM: 41 injured in head-on collision between two private buses in Ottappalam
On Friday, the Palakkad-bound Raja Prabha and the Thrissur-bound Chirayat buses collided, inflicting injuries on 41 people. The collision happened close to the Koonathara Ashadeepam stop. 2 passengers suffered severe injuries.
11.32 AM: Film director Ali Akbar resigns from BJP
Director Ramasimham Aboobakker aka Ali Akbar resigned from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday. He sent his resignation letter to the party's state President K Surendran. Aboobakker joins the list of those who have left the BJP this month, joining actors Bheeman Raghu and Rajasenan.
11.20 AM: Case against Asianet News reporter: Akhila seeks SFI leader's complaint copy from police
Akhila who was instructed to appear for questioning at the Kochi District Crime Branch office today responded to Crime Branch seeking a copy of SFI leader PM Arsho's complaint.
Read more: Case against Asianet News reporter: Copy of SFI leader's complaint sought from Kerala police
9.33 AM: Organ donation row: Abin's organs were donated in accordance with rules, says Lakeshore Hospital\
The Lakeshore Hospital in Kochi, Ernakulam has given an explanation in the case of donating organs of Abin, after he was declared brain dead following an accident. Director of Medical Services Dr. H. Ramesh stated that Abin was given proper treatment and organ donation was done in accordance with the rules. The hospital authorities said that they will convince the court about this.
Read more: Organ donation row: 14 years on, mother alleges foul play, action initiated against private hospital
8.42 AM: Chief Secretary and DGP to retire on June 30
Kerala's Director of General Police Anil Kant and Chief Secretary VP Joy will be retiring from their service on June 30. K Venu, Additional Chief Secretary for the Home Department, is most likely to become the new Chief Secretary.
8.31 AM: Case against Asianet News reporter: Akhila Nandakumar to appear for interrogation today
Asianet News Chief reporter Akhila Nandakumar will appear for interrogation today at 10 am at the Ernakulam District Crime Branch office in connection with the case registered on charges of conspiracy while reporting news on Maharaja's college mark list controversy. The case has been registered under sections 120-B, 465,469 and 500 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and 120 (o) of the Kerala Police (KP) Act 2011 including criminal conspiracy, forgery, and defamation.
