Kerala News Highlights: Concession at nightlife hours at Manaveeyam Veedhi in Thiruvananthapuram
5:00 pm: Concession at nightlife hours at Manaveeyam Veedhi in Thiruvananthapuram
A relaxation in the nightlife system has been implemented in Manaveeyam Veedhi in Thiruvananthapuram. The hours have been converted from 7:30 pm to 5 am. The authorities have granted permission to use microphones until 11 pm, allowing events to continue without loudspeakers after this time.
4:54 pm: 25 people injured as bus collides in Chengannur
Around 25 people were injured as buses collided in Chengannur. Many people are injured as twigs hit their faces. The collision happened between two superfast buses.
4:46 pm: High Court intervenes as shops in Sabarimala charges exorbitant prices
The High Court intervened in the complaint that the shops in Sabarimala were charging exorbitant prices. The High Court directed that the complaint should be resolved. Also, the court has directed to display of the email and number of the concerned persons. The court pointed out that the number and email of the Chief Vigilance Officer and Executive Magistrate should be displayed.
4:39 pm: 70-year-old dies after collapsing in Kozhikode
A 70-year-old dies after collapsing in Kozhikode where Governor Arif Khan conducted a road show. He was rushed to the hospital however could not be saved. The CPM workers stated the traffic leads to the death of old man
4:30 pm: Police taken SFI workers in custody over protest in Calicut University Campus
The SFI once again staged a strong protest against the Governor at Calicut University. Hundreds of SFI activists marched in front of the Pariksha Bhawan of Calicut University with slogans of Governor Go Back. The SFI workers protested by wearing black T-shirts and holding up the black flag
4:14 pm: Shutters of Mullaperiyar dam to be opened due to heavy rain
The shutters of Mullaperiyar Dam will be opened tomorrow because of continuous rainfall in Idukki and adjoining areas of Tamil Nadu. The announcement is that the shutter will open tomorrow at 10 am. It is possible to release up to 10000 cubic feet of water per second. In this situation, an alert has been issued along Periyar coast.
3:52 pm: 1600 COVID cases reported in Kerala in last 45 days, says Veena George
Health Minister Veena George has said that more than 1600 people have been infected in the state in one and a half months. 10 people who have died have been confirmed to be infected with Covid-19. But most of them had other serious illnesses. The minister said that the new covid subtype was first detected in Kerala due to the excellence of the state health systems.
3:10 pm: 25th-anniversary celebration of Mohanlal Fans Association held at Kochi
The 25th-anniversary celebration of the Mohanlal Fans Association was organized at the Nedumbassery CIAL Convention Centre in Kochi. Mohanlal clarified that the only condition he set for his fan association was that there should be no competition. The speech of the star is going viral among fans. The actor said " My children will take care of me" and was taken up by the fans with great enthusiasm.
2:40 PM: Man eating tiger caught by forest department in Wayanad
The tiger responsible for the fatal attack on Prajeesh in Wayanad has been successfully captured and confined in a cage. The trapping took place in a coffee plantation near the location of the incident. This comes ten days after the initial attack on the farmer from Koodallur.
2:14 pm: Man enters Cochin airport with canceled ticket
A person who entered the airport terminal with a canceled ticket was arrested in Nedumbassery. Faisal bin Muhammad, a native of Thrissur Vadakkedad, was arrested. He had initially booked a ticket to go to Doha on a Qatar Airways flight, but it was later canceled. He entered the airport by showing the same ticket and fooling the security officials.
1:38 pm: Don't need police protection: Governor walks on the streets of Kozhikode amid SFI protest
Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan walked on the streets of Kozhikode amid SFI protest. A letter has been sent to the DGP stating that police protection is not required.
1:05 pm: HC raises serious concerns against government lawyer Manu
The high court said that the allegations against advocate PG Manu are serious. The court has emphasized the gravity of the allegations and has requested a doctor's report on the physical and mental condition of the survivor. The court has sought a response from the survivor's lawyer and will reconvene tomorrow, emphasizing the importance of an open court hearing given the circumstances.
12:50 pm: Nava Kerala Sadas: Youth Congress members conduct protest in Kollam Punalur
The youth congress members protested with the banner 'Unnal taduk Mudiyal Thambi' in Punalur. The protest took place before the Chief Minister and ministers arrived in Punalur for Nava Kerala Sadas.
12:22 pm: Sheikh Hassan Khan became the first man from Kerala to climb Mount Vinson in Antarctica
Thiruvananthapuram: Sheikh Hassan Khan, a native of Pathanamthitta has become the first man from Kerala to climb Mount Vinson in Antarctica. He is also an officer in the Finance department at Kerala Secretariat. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan congratulated and wrote a note on social media about his achievement.
12:10 pm: HC adjourns Shone George's plea seeking probe into the CMRL fraud case
The High Court adjourned hearing a plea filed by Shaun George seeking a probe by the Serious Fraud Investigation Agency into a monthly controversy case on Thursday. The court directed CMRL to issue a notice through a special envoy. The hearing will be held on Thursday on sending notices to the other opposing parties, including Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and daughter Veena Vijayan.
11:36 am: 'Governor and Chief Minister are best friends': VD Satheesan against Kerala govt and governor
Opposition Leader VD Satheesan said that the Governor and the Chief Minister are good friends and now what is happening between the SFI and the Governor is just drama. The drama is planned by Sangh Parivar appointed by the Chief Minister on the Governor's staff.
11:04 am: Sabarimala to provide free wifi services to Ayyappa devotees
Pathanamthitta: The Devaswom Board is preparing to provide free Wi-Fi services to Ayyappa devotees visiting Sabarimala. Devaswom President PS Prashant said that the action is part of providing maximum facilities to the devotees. The service will be in collaboration with BSNL.
10:30 am: Man arrested for cheating girls with promise of marriage in Kollam
A man was arrested for harassing and cheating on girls with a promise of marriage in Kollam. The accused, MS Shas was arrested. Shah was arrested in a case of torturing an 18-year-old girl from Nooranad with a promise of marriage
10:23 am: One more person from Kerala dies in Dubai cylinder explosion; death toll rises to 4
One more man from Kerala died after succumbing to injuries in a gas cylinder explosion in Karama, Dubai. The deceased is Shanil (25), a native of Kannur Thalassery. The death toll rose to 4.
10:14 am: Indian Railways canceled 3 trains through Kerala due to rain
Railway services in Kerala are experiencing disruptions as several trains have been canceled. The affected train services include:
Train number 22627 - Trichy to Thiruvananthapuram
Train number 16127 - Chennai Egmore to Guruvayoor
Train number 16732 - Tiruchendur to Palakkad
Additionally, train number 20635 - Chennai Egmore to Kollam will terminate its service at Virudhunagar.
10:00 am: Covid cases: Kerala confirmed 111 positive cases in 24 hours
Kerala has reported 111 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. The Union Health Ministry has reported one death in Kerala due to a COVID infection. The total number of confirmed cases in the country was 122. The active cases have risen to 1828 in the country. Out of this, there are 1634 cases in Kerala alone
9:53 am: Group attacks hotel owner over chicken curry content in Varkala
A hotel owner was attacked for allegedly reducing the content of chicken curry served to the people. He sought treatment at a private hospital in Varkala. It is suggested that the residents of Varkala Thannimudu are behind the attack. The police seized the two-wheelers of the attackers. The Varkala police intensified their search for the accused.
9:46 am: KSRTC swift bus hits 5 vehicles as driver got dizzy while driving
Several people were injured as KSRTC Swift Bus rammed into 5 vehicles after the driver got dizzy. Around 12 people in different vehicles were injured. The KSRTC Swift bus, which was going from Kothamangalam to Thiruvananthapuram, first knocked down the biker who was waiting for the signal. The collision took place between the two cars in front and the private bus which was going from Ernakulam to Cherthala.
9:12 am: Ganapathy homam held in Kollam temple in the name of Pinarayi Vijayan
A Ganapathy homam was performed in the Kollam Chakkuvally temple in the name of CM Pinarayi Vijayan. Chakkuvalli Temple is a Parabrahma Temple under the Travancore Devaswom Board. The homam was performed by paying Rs. 60.
8:51 am: Nava Kerala Sadas to be held in Kollam district for three days from today
The Nava Kerala Sadas will be held in Kollam district for three days from today. The morning meeting will be held in Kottarakkara and will be a press conference by the Chief Minister. The first meeting will be held at Pathanapuram NSS ground at 11 a.m.
8:35 am: High-level meeting to be held to assess increase of COVID cases in the state
Thiruvananthapuram: A high-level meeting may be held under the leadership of the Health Minister in Kerala today to assess the situation of the rising number of COVID cases in the state. The matters, including covid tests, will be discussed in the meeting. The health department informed that there is no need to worry even though the number of cases is increasing.
8:23 am: Kerala High Court to consider two pleas against using temple premises for Nava Kerala Sadas
The High Court will today hear two more petitions challenging the use of temple grounds as a venue for the Nava Kerala Sadas. The petitioners claim that the program on the premises of the temple will interfere with the freedom of the devotees and that the temple grounds are only for worship purposes
8:15 AM: Security tightens as governor to attend program at Calicut University today
Governor Arif Muhammad Khan will participate in a public program today at Calicut University during the SFI Challenge. The Governor will participate in a seminar organized by Sree Narayana Guru as a prophet of revival at 3.30 pm. Sanadhana Dharma Peetham and Bharatiya Vichara Kendra, University of Calicut jointly organize the seminar.
