Kerala News Highlights: Kerala has reported a huge number of fever cases with the onset of monsoon while several people have succumbed to various diseases like Dengue, rat fever, H1N1, etc.
4.22 PM: One-and-a-half-year-old girl dies of fever in Kannur
A one-and-a-half-year-old girl died due to fever in Taliparamba in Kannur. The deceased has been identified as Haya, daughter of Siraj, a native of Kundamkuzhi Road. The child was undergoing treatment at Pariyaram Government Medical College.
2.36 PM: One arrested in woman's death over family dispute in Varkala
A woman identified as Leenamani (56) was hacked to death allegedly after a property dispute with relatives on Sunday (July 16). In connection with the incident, the Ayirur police have taken Leenamani's husband's sister-in-law into custody. It is alleged that despite Leenamani seeking police protection from the court, she was not given protection.
1.48 PM: Mother-son duo meets with accident after Bali tharpanam; Woman dies
Usha (50), a native of Inchakkad, who was traveling on a scooter, died after a car hit a scooter at Kottarakkara Kalayapuram on MC Road. Their son Rajesh (25), who was riding a scooter, was taken to Thiruvananthapuram Medical College. They were returning after bali tharpanam on the occasion of Karkidaka Vavu.
12.09 PM: Two Congress MLAs booked for forcibly releasing KSU activists from police custody
A case has been filed against two Congress MLAs namely Saneesh Kumar and Roji M John for forcibly releasing KSU activists who were in police custody. They released the KSU leader from the cell after forcefully opening it.
11.44 AM: SC grants relaxation in bail conditions to 2008 Bengaluru blast case accused Abdul Madani
The Supreme Court on Monday relaxed the bail conditions of the 2008 Bengaluru blast case accused Abdul Nasser Madani. The court granted him permission to return to his hometown in Kollam and also he can seek treatment at Ernakulam hospital.
10.58 AM: KM Basheer death case: Sriram Venkitaraman asks SC to dismiss culpable homicide charges against him
In an effort to overturn the High Court's decision upholding the homicide charge against him in the matter of the death of journalist KM Basheer, IAS official Sriram Venkitaraman has filed an appeal with the Supreme Court. Sriram asserted that the matter should be handled as a simple Motor Vehicle Department issue because there is insufficient evidence to convict him of murder.
9.05 AM: Clash erupts in Njandoorkonam; 3 injured, one in critical condition
A clash broke out in the Ambedkar colony of Njandoorkonam in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday night. Three people identified as Rahul, Abhilash and Rajesh were slashed and suffered severe injuries. Rahul suffered severe cuts on his neck and hand. All three were admitted to Kazhakootam Police Medical College Hospital. According to the Kazhakootam police, Pramod, Prashant, Benton and Kala Rajesh, natives of Ambedkar Nagar, carried out the attack. The information received from the police is that there was a dispute about people from outside coming here at night to sell drugs and this led to conflict and attacks. There was a dispute between those in the colony and those coming from outside.
8.45 AM: Fake PSC rank list: Court grants interim bail to accused R Rakhi
Kollam Judicial First Class Magistrate Court 2 granted interim bail to R Rakhi, who is accused of forging documents for a government job in Kollam. The court granted interim bail considering that she has a baby and needs to be taken care of by her. She has been directed to appear in an open court on Tuesday (July 18). Meanwhile, the police will seek custody of Rakhi by opposing the bail application. In her statement, Rakhi said that she prepared a fake document due to the mental stress of not getting a government job. The police have decided to conduct a scientific examination of Rakhi's mobile phone.
8.22 AM: Karkidaka Vavu Bali today; Hundreds of devotees flock to temples for 'bali tharpanam'
Karkidaka Vavu Balitarpanam started at Thirunavaya Navamukunda temple at 2 am. Hundreds of devotees reached the temple yesterday evening. 16 Karmis of the temple are leading the rituals
8.08 AM: 2008 Bengaluru blast case accused Abdul Madani moves SC seeking relaxation in bail conditions
On the day he arrived in Kerala, Madani was admitted to the hospital, making it impossible for him to continue travelling and meet his father. He was told by the doctors that a kidney transplant might be necessary. Given the current situation, Madani asked the court to let him receive treatment in Kerala, where all of his relatives reside. He, therefore, demanded a relaxation in the bail conditions so that he might be allowed to go to Kerala.
