Kerala News Highlights: Heartbreaking...': Malayalam actor Mammootty about CUSAT stampede

4:58 PM: Four injured as buses collide at Neyyatinkara

Around four were injured as LSRTC buses collided at Neyyatinkara. The driver and conductors of the two buses suffered serious injuries.

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4:25 PM: CUSAT stampede: Postmortem report of 4 people out

The post-mortem report of four people who died in a stampede during the music festival organized in connection with Techfest at Cochin University of Science and Technology has been released. The postmortem report said that all four died of suffocation. The post-mortem report states that there was difficulty breathing due to a lung injury and the four deceased had injuries to their neck and chest.

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4:05 PM: Supreme Court lawyer Subhash M seeks to file case against CUSAT VC over stampede

Supreme Court lawyer Subhash M has filed a complaint with the Kalamassery police, claiming that CUSAT VC has not provided proper security and he is responsible for the accident. He stated that the VC has given the permission to hold the program without providing security without the permission of the police, therefore, CUSAT officials including the Vice Chancellor are responsible for the accident and the death of four people.

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3:50 PM: 'Heartbreaking...': Malayalam actor Mammootty about CUSAT stampede

Malayalam actor Mammootty notes on social media about the CUSAT stampede "It was a heartbreaking accident that took place at the CUSAT campus. My thoughts are with the bereaved family at this time. We pray for the speedy recovery of the injured," 

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3:43 PM: Man arrested for smuggling gold at Karipur airport

 A 34-year-old man named Muhammad Rafeeq, who had arrived from Riyadh, was caught with gold worth Rs 57,69,600. Customs officials said he tried to smuggle 960 grams of gold mixture in four capsules.

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3:22 PM: Body of the person who jumped into river found after 2 days of search

The body of a person who jumped into the river from the Kulasekharam bridge two days ago was found. The body of Tulasi (60), who committed suicide by jumping from Kulasekharam Bridge on November 24 was found by Fire and Rescue Thiruvananthapuram scuba diving team.

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3:00 PM: Pinarayi Vijayan replies to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's allegations over funds

Thiruvananthapuram: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan responded to Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who criticized Kerala regarding central allocation. The Chief Minister accused the Union Finance Minister of misrepresenting the facts and withholding the welfare pension allocation for three-and-a-half years.

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2:26 PM: Tribal youth found hanging in a tree at Malappuram

A tribal youth was found hanging dead in Chaliyar, Malappuram. Anoop (31) died at Ambalaparam in Malappuram. His body was found hanging on a tree branch near the Kuravan River.

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2:00 PM: Robin bus owner Girish in police custody

Robin bus owner Girish has been taken into police custody in connection with a case involving cheating by issuing a cheque. The police team reportedly reached Girish's house to carry out the arrest. The Pala police have taken him into custody. He was arrested in a financial fraud case pending in Ernakulam court since 2012. He will be produced in the Kochi court today.

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1:34 PM: Man gets life imprisonment for murdering homemaker in Palakkad

 A man gets life imprisonment for murdering a homemaker in Palakkad. The accused Rasheed was sentenced by the Mannarkkad Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Special Cour

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1:10 PM: Truck carrying oranges overturns at Thamarassery pass

A truck carrying oranges overturned at the Thamarassery pass. There were no casualties reported. The incident occurred when the truck was heading towards Kozhikode

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12:59 PM: Congress Muslim leaders attend Nava Kerala Sadas in Kozhikode

The Congress Muslim leaders attended the morning meeting of Nava Kerala Sadas in Kozhikode. Kundamangalam Block Development Congress leader N. Abu Bakar and League local leader Moitu Muttai attended the meeting.

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12:54 PM: 'Unfortunate tragedy': CM Pinarayi Vijayan shares grief over CUSAT stampede

Kochi: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has expressed deep sorrow, and stated that the incident that happened at CUSAT was unfortunate and was a sad day for Kerala. As a result of the incident, all other programs that were scheduled as part of the Nava Kerala Sadas have been canceled. 

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12:32 PM: Muslim Youth League protest against Nava Kerala Sadas in Kozhikode

Around 8 people were arrested for showing a black flag during Nava Kerala Sadas on Sunday. The youth league workers,, who were about to protest by showing black flags to the chief minister and ministers were also taken into custody by the police.

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12:06 PM: Revenue Minister K Rajan seeks report from District Collector over CUSAT stampede

Revenue Minister K. Rajan said that a report has been requested from the District Collector regarding the incident in which four people died during the Tech Fest at the CUSAT Campus. The treatment of the injured will be under the supervision of the government. All medical expenses will be borne by the government.

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11:30 AM: CUSAT Stampede: 3-member committee comprising technical experts to conduct the investigation

Education Minister R. Bindu informed that guidelines will be made for programs including Techfest in colleges. A three-member committee comprising technical experts will conduct the investigation. The members of the committee will be decided within two days.  

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10:59 AM:  CUSAT Stampede: Body of 3 students handed over to parents for funeral

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10:54 AM: Singer Nikhitha Gandhi opens up about CUSAT incident

Bollywood singer Nikhitha Gandhi said she was heartbroken after hearing the news of the death of students in the stampede before the concert at CUSAT. An unexpected tragedy occurred just a few minutes before Nikhitha's concert.

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10:45 AM: CUSAT University declares holiday on Monday

The CUSAT university declared a holiday on Monday over the deaths of three students during the stampede at the CUSAT campus. All the exams that were planned for tomorrow have been postponed.

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10:15 AM: Body of 3 students reached campus for public pay

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9:57 AM: 24-year-old dies in bike accident at Kalpatta

A 24-year-old, Sudheesh, lost his life after being hit by a car in Kalpetta. The incident happened around 7 p.m.

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9:39 AM: Famous violinist B Sasikumar passes away

Famous violinist B. Sasikumar passed away. He was 74 years old. He passed away at his residence in Jagati around 7.30 p.m. on Saturday.

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9:20 AM: Bodies of 3 students to be kept for public pay at CUSAT campus

The mortal remains of the students who lost their lives during the stampede at CUSAT will be kept for the public to pay respects in the campus today. At least four people including three students lost their lives in a stampede during a song festival held as part of Tech Fest at the Cochin University of Science and Technology in Ernakulam.

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8:59 AM: Education Minister R Bindu seeks report from college VC, Principal

The Education Minister, R. Bindu, sought reports from the VC and the Principal Secretary of Higher Education over the CUSAT Stampede. The Kalamassery police registered a case in the incident. The statements of the injured students will be recorded today.

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8:36 AM: CUSAT Stampede: Funeral of Athul Thampi to be done today at 2 pm

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8:32 AM: CUSAT Stampede: Body of Albin to be taken to Palakkad after post-mortem

The relatives of Albin Joseph have decided not to put his body on public display at Cusat (Cochin University of Science and Technology). His body will be taken to Mundur after the post-mortem process in Palakkad.

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8:21 AM: Health department issues special alert for 3 districts due to epidemic spread

A special alert has been issued for three districts, including Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, and Ernakulam, in response to the spread of the epidemic in the state. This decision follows a high-level meeting led by the Health Minister, where discussions centered around strategies for preventing communicable diseases. 

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8:13 AM: CUSAT Stampede: Delay of opening gates led to accident, says eyewitness

At least four people, including three students, lost their lives in a stampede during a song festival held as part of Tech Fest at the Cochin University of Science and Technology in Ernakulam. The eyewitness said that the reason for the incident was the delay in opening the gates.