Kerala News HIGHLIGHTS: The CPM state secretariat earlier suspended former MLA George M Thomas allegedly for illegal financial dealings with quarry-crusher owners and contractors.
4.22 PM: Probe against former CPI(M) MLA George M Thomas for alleged settlement in POCSO case
Police have initiated an investigation against former Thiruvambadi CPI(M) MLA George M Thomas. The police are conducting a preliminary investigation based on the complaint of Balakrishnan, a resident of Kozhikode Thottumukkam. The CPM had suspended George M Thomas from the party citing reasons such as settling the POCSO case by taking money and committing financial irregularities. As part of the investigation into the complaint, the police have issued a notice to Balakrishnan asking him to appear at the Vadakara Rural SP office tomorrow and give a statement.
3.45 pm: Anti-Hindu slogans during IUML Youth League March in Kerala's Kasaragod; 300 booked, none arrested
The Indian Union Muslim League Youth League organized a rally in Kasaragod district in solidarity with victims of violence in Manipur. A video circulating on social media captured IUML activists threatening, "We will hang you at temple corridors and burn you alive."
Read More: Anti-Hindu slogans during IUML Youth League March in Kerala's Kasaragod; 300 booked, none arrested
12.30 PM: 19 students admitted to hospital in Kasaragod after falling ill
As many as 19 students of Ekalavya Model Rational Sports School in Karinthala, Kasaragod were admitted to hospital after falling ill. According to reports, children have symptoms of shortness of breath, cough and fatigue. At the same time, it is not clear what causes the physical strain. The medical team is inspecting the school.
12.15 PM: Mike controversy: The detained mic and amplifier are being examined by PWD Assistant Executive Engineer (Electronics).
11.30 AM: 'Only security check is needed, no other action,' says CM in Mike disruption case
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday (July 26) intervened in the mike disruption case. He directed the police not to take any action other than a security check.
Read More:Police files case after mike failure during Kerala CM's speech at Oommen Chandy's condolence meet
9.48 AM: Muttil tree felling case: Revenue Department to speed up KLC proceedings
The Revenue Department will ramp up the Kerala Land Conservancy Rules proceedings in the Muttil tree felling case. The revenue department has blamed the forest department for the delay.
9.45 AM: Rain update: IMD issues yellow alert in 8 districts
Kerala will receive heavy rainfall today (July 26) and IMD has sounded a yellow alert in 8 districts- Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod.
9.10 AM: Mike failure during CM's speech: Police seize mike, amplifier, wire
In the mike malfunctioning case during CM Pinarayi Vijayan's speech at Oommen Chandy's condolence meeting, the police seized the mike, amplifier and wire.
8.45 AM: Police files case after mike failure, protest during CM's speech at Chandy's condolence meet
After the mike malfunctioned during Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's speech at the memorial service for Oommen Chandy on Monday, Kerala Police took an odd action and registered a case. The Cantonment police have registered a suo moto case in the incident. A section of CPM leaders accused the Congress of insulting the Chief Minister even though he accepted the invitation and participated. Minister VN Vasavan had yesterday criticized the activists for shouting slogans when the Chief Minister stood up to deliver his speech.
