Kerala News HIGHLIGHTS: 'Priority of BJP is to increase income, savings of people...' says PM Modi

4.00 PM: 'At divine Guruvayur temple, my kids tied the knot...' Suresh Gopi drops wedding pics of daughter, PM Modi

The Keralites have been longing for the wedding of former MP and actor Suresh Gopi's daughter Bhagya Suresh. One of the prime reasons was the attendance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Bhagya Suresh got married to Sreyas Mohan, a businessman at the Guruvayur Sri Krishna temple on Wednesday (Jan 17) morning. Hours later the wedding, Suresh Gopi dropped pictures from the occasion which was graced by PM Modi. 

Read More: 'At divine Guruvayur temple, my kids tied the knot...' Suresh Gopi drops wedding pics of daughter, PM Modi

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3.30 PM: Two-and-a-half-year-old boy drowns in river in Idukki

A two-and-a-half-year-old boy died after being swept away by the Panniyar river in Idukki's Pooppara. Kannan's son Mitran, a native of Moolathara, died. Their house is next to the Panniyar river. The boy, who was playing in the yard with his five-year-old brother, fell into the river. By the time his brother called his mother to inform him, Mithra was in a state of flux. The dead body was found during a search conducted by locals, Shantanpara Panchayat RRT, Police and Fire Force who came to know about the information. 

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2.45 PM: Youth Congress state president Rahul Mamkootathil granted bail in one more case

Youth Congress state president Rahul Mamkootathil was granted bail in one more case in connection with the Secretariat march during Nava Kerala Sadas. Hence, he got bail in all three cases registered by the Cantonment police.

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2.15 PM: PM Modi in Kerala: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says "We saw the potential of the Kerala BJP party workers during the Nari Shakti Sammelan in Thrissur. With my own experience, I can say that only a strong organisation can have such a huge conference. It shows that you are all putting in a lot of effort. BJP is the only political party that has a track record of fast-paced development and vision for the future..."

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2.00 PM: 'Priority of BJP is to increase income, savings of people...' says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing the Shaktikendra in-charge Sammelan in Ernakulam after the inauguration of several projects in Kochi. He said, "The priority of BJP is to increase the income as well as savings of the people of the country. Under the Ayushman Bharat Yojana, around Rs 1 lakh crore of the people of the country have been saved. Till now, people have saved more the Rs 25,000 crores because of the Jan Aushadhi Kendras..."

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1.15 PM: PM Modi inaugurates projects worth over Rs 4000 cr in Kochi

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12.30 PM: PM Modi arrives at Cochin Shipyard for inaugurating projects worth Rs 4000 crore

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12.15 PM:  PM Modi returns to Kochi after temple visit; to dedicate projects worth Rs 4000 crore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has returned to Kochi after temple visits including Guruvayur and Triprayar. He will dedicate projects worth Rs 4000 crore in Kochi today before flying back to New Delhi.

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11.30 AM: PM Modi is conducting a roadshow at Thriprayar before leaving for Kochi.

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11:15 am: Kerala grabs spot in 'Best Performer' category in National Startup ranking

Kerala has achieved recognition as the best performer in the national startup ranking, a collaborative initiative by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and Startup India. This marks Kerala's first win of the highest award in the national startup arena. The state has previously secured the Top Performer award three times. Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced the accolades during an event in New Delhi commemorating National Startup Day. The other states that grabbed a spot in the best performer category are Gujarat, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.
 

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10.25 AM: PM Modi arrives at Thriparayar Sree Rama Swami Temple

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived at the Thriparayar Sree Rama Swami temple after attending Suresh Gopi's daughter's wedding in Guruvayur.

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10.15 AM: Narrow escape for KSRTC bus after skidding in Idukki

A KSRTC bus lost control and skidded off the road near Peerumedu Karadikuzhi Ayyappa College. The bus, which was going from Kumali to Kollam, met with an accident around 5 am. A big accident was avoided as the vehicle hit the big barrier and did not roll down. The bus met with an accident on the Kotarakkara Dindigul National Highway near the 56th mile near Peerumedu Karadikuzhi.

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9.40 AM: PM Modi attends wedding of Suresh Gopi's daughter at Guruvayur temple; extends wishes to couple

PM Modi attends wedding of Suresh Gopi's daughter at Guruvayur temple; extends wishes to couple

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9.30 AM: PM Modi to soon arrive at Thriprayar Temple

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9.00 AM: PM Modi offers Thulabharam at Guruvayur temple

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Guruvayur temple to attend the wedding of actor and BJP leader Suresh Gopi's daughter. The sculpture of Guruvayurappan was dedicated to the temple by him. PM Modi also offered Thulabharam of lotus buds at the temple.

Read More: PM Modi offers prayers in Guruvayur Temple (WATCH)

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8.50 AM: Malayalam stars arrive at Guruvayur temple to attend Bhagya Suresh's wedding

Malayalam stars Mammootty, Mohanlal, Dileep and Khushboo Sundar arrived at the Guruvayur temple to attend Suresh Gopi's daughter Bhagya Suresh's wedding. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also present to attend the wedding.

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8:44 am: PM Modi at Guruvayur temple to attend Suresh Gopi's daughter's wedding 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived at the Guruvayur temple to attend the wedding of Suresh Gopi's daughter. Following the wedding ceremony, the Prime Minister is expected to reach the Triprayar temple at 10:10 am. Afterward, he is scheduled to return to Kochi at noon.

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7.50 AM: PM Modi to dedicate projects worth Rs 4000 crore in Kochi

PM Modi will dedicate the Cochin Shipyard Ltd. international vessel repair centre and a new dry dock on Kochi's Willingdon Island to the country. He will then speak at a party meeting at Marine Drive here at 11 a.m. to approximately 6,000 in-charges of "shakti kendras,"  each comprising two to three booth-level areas.  He will arrive back in Delhi by evening.  

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7.44 AM: PM Modi to visit Triprayar Sree Rama Swami temple

The Prime Minister will also offer prayers at Triprayar Sree Rama Swami Temple in Thrissur district before returning to Kochi. He will land at the specially arranged helipad on the ground of Valappad High School and will proceed to East Tipu Sultan Road accompanied by a convoy. Police will erect barricades on the school grounds, both sides of East Tipu Sulthan Road, the West Nada of the temple and the compound wall of the temple. The Prime Minister will be in the temple from 10.10 am to 11.10 am.

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7.42 AM: Holiday for educational institutions in vicinity of Guruvayur ahead of PM Modi's visit

A holiday has been declared for educational institutions including professional colleges in the areas of Guruvayur, Kandanassery and Choondika in light of the PM's visit. However, this does not apply to public examinations. Strict restrictions will be enforced till 9 am.

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7.39 AM: PM Modi to attend Suresh Gopi's daughter's wedding today in Guruvayur

Prime Minister will leave for Guruvayur today and offer prayers at the famous Lord Krishna temple before attending the marriage of actor-turned-politician Suresh Gopi's daughter. The wedding ceremony of the actor's daughter Bhagya Suresh is expected to take place at 8.45 am. The temple authorities have changed the date of the marriage ceremonies scheduled for January 17 in light of the Prime Minister's visit to Guruvayur. Some marriage ceremonies will take place between 5 and 6 am, while the others will take place after 9.30 am.