A man was arrested over the suicide of his wife over a dowry in Kasaragod. The deceased Murseena was found hanging in her husband's home on December 5.
5:02 pm: 69-year-old man sentenced to lifetime imprisonment for sexually assaulting girl with disabilities
Thrissur: A 69-year-old man was sentenced to lifetime imprisonment, five years of rigorous imprisonment, and a fine of Rs 1.30 lakh for sexually assaulting a girl with disabilities in Thrissur. The Kunnamkulam Fast Track Special Court judge Lisha, pronounced the sentence to accused Rajan(69).
4:45 pm: Youth arrested for allegedly sexually abusing old woman in Varkala
A youth was arrested allegedly for sexually assaulting an old woman in Varkala. Anas, a native of Varkala was arrested. Anas was arrested by the Varkala police on a complaint that he broke into the house and harassed a 58-year-old woman.
4:15 pm: Migrant worker arrested in connection with theft at KSEB yard
An accused has been arrested in connection with the theft of materials used for providing electricity connections from the Perumbavoor Marampilly KSEB yard. Mintu, a native of Murshidabad, Donkal, West Bengal, was arrested. The accused reached the KSEB yard in Marampilly the other day and took away the hardware, MS plates, bolts, and nuts kept there.
3:49 pm: Kerala Forest Development Corporation organises flower show in Vagamon
Idukki: Kerala Forest Development Corporation has organized a flower show for tourists traveling to Vagamon this New Year. The Vagamon Flower Festival stands out for its unique approach to preserving the natural beauty of the KFDC-held land.
3:16 pm: Janasevanam Shaji, who began free mid-day meal in govt hospital, passes away
Janasevanam Shaji, who started the distribution of free mid-day meals in Kayamkulam Government Hospital passed away. Nawaz Shah Hussain, popularly known as Janasevanam Shaji started giving free lunch and pulses to the bed patients and attendants of the Kayamkulam Government Hospital three decades ago. Shaji is the son of the late Mullasseril Jalaluddeen, one of the early leaders of the Kerala Congress (M) wing and a freedom fighter.
2:52 pm: Missing student found after 7 days in Thiruvananthapuram
Adarsh Sanchu, a student of Kulathur Technical School, went missing from Pozhiyoor on December 20. Adarsh was found in a chicken shop in Kulachalulla. The child was not found after weeks of disappearance. The parents came to the scene alleging that the police investigation was not vigorous. Meanwhile, the child was found today.
2:20 pm: Excise seized 972 litres of liquor during Christmas- New Year special drive
Kottayam: The excise has seized 972.36 litres of liquor during the Christmas- New Year special drive from December 1 to December 25. 5.4 litres of liquor, 254.91 litres of Indian-made foreign liquor, 32,050 litres of beer, and 680 litres of wash were seized.
1:47 pm: Elderly man arrested for allegedly molesting minor girls in Varkala
An elderly man named Vasudevan (88), residing in Varkala, has been arrested for allegedly molesting minor girls. The arrest was carried out by the Ayrur police after children bravely reported the misconduct to their school teachers. Promptly responding to the complaints, the police registered a case against Vasudevan.
1:15 pm: 3 youths arrested for attacking man in Kozhikode
Three people were arrested for absconding a man and attacking him in Kozhikode. Abdu Rasaq, Sakkariya, and Riyas were arrested.
12:43 pm: 'Congress will not fall into any trap...': Congress leader KC Venugopal on Ram Madhir inauguration
Congress leader KC Venugopal said that Congress will not fall into any trap of the BJP. KC Venugopal's response was related to his participation in the Ayodhya Ram Temple consecration ceremony. He said that Ayodhya is a religious function and it is being politicized.
12:20 pm: Murseena death case: Husband arrested under domestic violence charges
A woman named Murseena was found hanging in her husband's home on December 5. Her husband, Aksar was arrested under domestic violence charges. Murseena's family alleged that he committed suicide due to continuous torture from husband's family over dowry
12:13 pm: Man arrested for killing wife over suspicious marital affairs
A man was arrested for murdering his wife at Chottanikkara in Ernakulam district. The accused Shaiju was arrested by the Chottanikkara police. The police found that Shaiju was suspicious of his wife having extramarital affairs and used to fight regularly over the issue.
11:50 am: 7-year-old dies after truck hits scooter in Thiruvananthapuram
A seven-year-old boy died after the scooter hit the back of a truck that was parked at Vizhinjam. Aaron, son of Sibin Deepa, a resident of Nellivila, Kavinpuram, died. The accident happened at 7:30 this morning.
11:20 am: Revenue of Sabarimala exceeds Rs 18 crore as compared to last year
The Sabarimala temple portals closed after Mandala Pooja on Wednesday at 11 pm. The temple portals will be re-opened on December 30 in the evening for Makaravilakku Mahotsav. The Mandala Pooja ceremonies were held at the Sabarimala Sannidhanam on the completion of 41 days of fasting.
10:53 am: Youth Congress sends Rs 515 and peanuts to CM Pinarayi Vijayan; Here's why
In an irony, the Youth Congress responded to a complaint in the Nava Kerala Sadas by sending the Chief Minister a parcel containing Rs 515 and free peanuts. The Valapad Youth Congress Constituency Committee in Thrissur expressed their dissatisfaction with the solution received after complaining at the Nava Kerala Sadas.
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10:31: MBA graduate arrested with 40 kg ganja in Thiruvananthapuram
The Excise team caught an MBA graduate with 40 kg ganja in his car in Thiruvananthapuram. Shaiju Malik (33), a native of Kattakkada, was arrested. The ganja was seized while bringing it for sale in Balaramapuram. An investigation is underway focusing on those in Balaramapuram and nearby areas.
10:14 am: 2 people held for using electric shocks while catching fish; one died
The police have taken swift action by arresting two people in connection with the tragic incident near Kozhinilam check dam, where a school student died of shock. P.V. Babu (38) and Jobi (39) were arrested at their residence. The arrest was made by a police team led by Abdul Karim, the station house officer of Mananthavady. The investigation is ongoing as authorities work to gather more information about the circumstances surrounding the incident.
9:50 am: 15-year-old missing for the last eight days in Thiruvananthapuram
A week has passed since the disappearance of Adarsh, a 15-year-old student from Kulathur Technical School in Thiruvananthapuram. He was last seen on December 20 at a lunch shop. Concerns have been raised by his parents, who express dissatisfaction with what they perceive as a lack of intensity in the police investigation. The search for Adarsh continues as his family awaits updates on his whereabouts.
9:07 am: Paramekkav to conduct mini Pooram for Prime Minister on January 3
The Paramekkav Devaswom has taken an unconventional approach to draw attention to the ongoing dispute with the Cochin Devaswom Board regarding floor rent. They have decided to organize a mini Pooram right in front of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his upcoming visit to Kerala. The primary objective is to bring the crisis to the Prime Minister's notice. The mini Pooram is scheduled to coincide with Modi's roadshow on January 3, seeking security clearance for the event. The Paramekkav Devaswom planned to conduct the mini Pooram not only in front of the Prime Minister but also at the Paramekkav Temple premises.
8:30 am: Kerala unveils largest wall art at Palayalam in Thiruvananthapuram
In a spectacular display of artistic prowess, Kerala unveiled its largest wall art masterpiece at the Palayam underpass in Thiruvananthapuram. This exceptional creation goes beyond conventional murals, featuring a mesmerizing portrayal of a night sky adorned with the moon and stars.
8:18 am: Harshina medical negligence case: Charge sheet to be submitted today
The police will file a charge sheet in court today in the case of a surgical instrument stuck in the stomach of a young woman named Harshina during the delivery operation. The 300-page charge sheet will be submitted to the Kundamangalam court. The medical college police are responsible for investigating the case. The government had earlier permitted to prosecution of the two doctors and two nurses found guilty.
8:09 am: Governor Arif Mohammed Khan to reach Thiruvananthapuram today
The governor, Arif Khan will reach Kerala from Delhi today. The new ministers will be sworn in tomorrow. The Chief Minister and the Governor, who had a serious disagreement, will now come together for the oath ceremony. However, the Students' Federation of India (SFI) has declared that they will keep protesting against the governor. There might be more protests when the governor comes back.
