Kerala News Highlights: Kerala likely to receive moderate rainfall till January 3
Kerala News Highlights: The IMD has informed that in the next 48 hours, the low pressure moving in the west-northwest direction will strengthen over the central part of the South Arabian Sea.
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Follow4.15 PM:Â Kerala likely to receive moderate rainfall till January 3
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that a low pressure has formed in the South-Eastern Arabian Sea. The IMD has informed that in the next 48 hours, the low pressure moving in the west-northwest direction will strengthen over the central part of the South Arabian Sea and become a strong low pressure. Â A moderate/moderate rainfall is likely over South Kerala from December 30 to January 3 under the influence of low pressure over the Arabian Sea and easterly winds.
30.12.2023 & 31.12.2023: Gust to 40 to 45 kmph and occasionally up to 55 kmph over Kanyakumari coast adjacent to Gulf of Mannar, Maldives region, Southeast Arabian Sea adjacent equatorial Indian Ocean and adjacent Lakshadweep and Maldives region Chance of wind and inclement weather.
01.01.2024 : Strong wind speed of 45 to 55 km per hour and 65 km per hour on some occasions is likely at Kanyakumari coast.
3.45 PM:Â Clash between UDF and LDF councilors in Kozhikode Ramanatukara Municipality
LDF councilors besiege the UDF Chairperson and Municipal Secretary. The move comes after the suspension of 4 LDF councillors. In today's council meeting, there was a big argument between LDF and UDF councilors regarding the appointment of Haritha Karma Sena. This led to clash between both the parties.
2.30 PM: Bomb threat issued at Nava Kerala Sadas venue in Thrikkakara
A threat letter has been issued that a bomb will be placed at the venue of the Nava Serala Sadas in Thrikkakara. The letter was received in Ernakulam ADM's office. The letter said that they were old communists. The Nava Kerala Sadas in Thrikkakara constituency is on Monday (Jan 1). It was earlier postponed due to the demise of CPI leader Kanam Rajendran.
2.00 PM:Â 48 Christian community members join BJP in Kerala
The Secretary of the Orthodox Church Nilackal Bhadrasanam Fr. Shaiju Kurian has accepted BJP membership. Along with Shaiju Kurien, 47 people from the Christian community took membership. Union Minister of State V Muraleedharan inaugurated NDA's Christmas Sneha Sangam. Priests including the Metropolitan Kuriakos Mar Klimis of the Orthodox Church will also participate.
V Muraleedharan said, "Some people try to discuss only Ram Temple. It is being spread that elections will come soon after the construction of Ram Temple. PM Modi came to power before Ayodhya's discussion".Â
Muraleedharan also said that he is seeking votes for development and not for poor technology.
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1.00 PM:Â Police to beef up security at Fort Kochi for New Year
As part of the New Year celebration in Fort Kochi, the state government will deploy a police force to ensure safety and security. Security will be maintained at Fort Kochi under the supervision of DCP and 13 DYSPs. 1000 policemen in Fort Kochi alone will be deployed. A total of 2000 policemen will provide security in the city.
12.45 PM:Â Kerala: Special Task Force conducts strict inspection of chicken dishes; 15 shops shut down
Health Minister Veena George said that the Food Safety Department led food safety inspections throughout the state to guarantee the safety of chicken dishes. The commercial establishments underwent tests in response to allegations over the addition of artificial colours to chicken dishes. The state government established a special task team to supervise the inspections. The minister clarified that the inspections in the New Year markets will continue strongly.
12.15 PM: Thrissur Pooram Exhibition crisis solved with CM Pinarayi Vijayan's intervention
In a review meeting, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan held the view that the rent should not be hiked this year and further talks can be held after the festival. As the matter is under the court's consideration, the government may soon intimate its position to the former. The court is slated to take up the matter again on January 4. The Cochin Devaswom Board had a demand to hike ground rent for the festival to Rs 2.20 crore. Until last year, the rent was Rs 42 lakh.
11.45 AM:Â Kerala: 7-year-old boy from Maldives accidentally swallows 5 cm long needle; undergoes surgery in Kochi
A seven-year-old child had a needle extracted from his lung after it was accidentally swallowed while playing. On October 22, while playing, the child—who is from the Maldives—consumed a hijab pin, which is a big needle used in clothing. Following this, the child who suffered bleeding was immediately rushed to the Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital in Maldives.
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11.15 AM: Tiger found ill in Wayanad
A tiger was found deteriorated state in a wild field in the Wayanad district. The tiger is suspected to be sick. The forest department officials came and caught the tiger with a net. The RRT team and veterinary team reached the spot. The tiger was found at a place called Nadavayal Nirvaram. It was found at 6:30 this morning. After being informed by the locals, the forest department officials reached the spot. The tiger is believed to be about eight years old. The initial information is that he is suffering from illness.
10.45 AM: Murder accused attacked in Malappuram
A murder accused was attacked in Manjeri, Malappuram. Suhaib, the first accused in the case of the murder of Talappil Kunjan, who was a councilor of Mancheri municipality, was stabbed. Suhaib was admitted to Kozhikode Medical College Hospital.
10.00 AM:Â Â Kerala woman dies after falling from sixth floor in Chennai
A native of Kozhikode, Ulliyeri, who was working in Chennai, fell from the sixth floor of an IT firm and died. The deceased was identified as Niveda (21), daughter of Ulliyeri Narath Pudussery Praseetha and Kunnamkulam Mulakkal Nagendran, a resident of Coimbatore. The cremation was conducted in Coimbatore.
9.45 AM:Â Kerala: Maoists likely to retaliate to avenge death of comrade Kavitha in Kannur or Wayanad, says cops
It has been identified that the death of Maoist Kavitha, who was in critical condition after being shot by Thunderbolt in the forest area, was reported to the outside world by Kabani Dalam Commander CP Moideen and his team. A warning poster was put up in Tirunelli, Wayanad, under the leadership of CP Moideen, that they would retaliate.
9.15 AM: Elephant attacks man in Kollam; hospitalised
A man was attacked by an elephant in Aryankaavu, Kollam. Jayan, a resident of Achankovil was stamped by the elephant.  He was shifted to Punalur Hospital. The elephant had attacked someone else the previous day.
9.00 AM:Â Kerala: Local bodies to go digital with K-SMART on New Year's Day; Check details
Beginning on January 1, 2024, all local body government services in Kerala will be accessible via mobile devices as part of the state's massive K-Smart digitization plan. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the e-governance initiative, Kerala Solutions for Managing Administrative Reformation and Transformation (K-Smart), on January 1. This will make Kerala the first state to offer this kind of service.
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8.45 am: One dead in bike-auto collision in Thiruvananthapuram
A person died after an auto and a bike collided in Kandala, Thiruvananthapuram. Saji, a native of Thenguvila, died. The accident was caused by an auto bike that went out of control. The auto passenger and the biker were also injured.
8.16 AM: Police to beef up security at Manaveeyam Veedhi in Thiruvananthapuram for New Year
As part of the New Year celebrations, police have made special arrangements at Manaveeyam Veedhi, the nightlife street in Thiruvananthapuram. The police informed that they would record the footage of people entering and exiting the street. Manaveeyam Veedh will be barricaded on both sides to control entry. The police also informed that strict action will be taken against those who misbehave under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
8.11 AM:Â Zhen Hua 15 vessel to dock at Vizhinjam International Seaport today
The fourth ship will arrive today with cranes for Vizhinjam port. Shen Hua 15, the first ship that arrived in Vizhinjam, will dock again today. The ship has two ship-to-shore cranes and three-yard cranes. By 11 am the ship will anchor in the harbour. With this, Vizhinjam port will have four ship-to-shore cranes and 11-yard cranes. After commissioning these cranes, the remaining cranes will be delivered in the second phase.
