Kerala News HIGHLIGHTS: Three sisters drown in pond in Palakkad
Kerala News HIGHLIGHTS: TThree sisters drown in pond in Palakkad
Follow4.00 PM:Â Three sisters drown in pond in Palakkad
While bathing in the pond, three women died by drowning. The incident happened in Mannarkkad in Bhimanad Perinkulam. The three victims are all sisters. The deceased from Bhimanad are Rinshi (18), Ramsheena (23) and Nashida (26), who died.Â
3.30 PM: Poojappura police records statement of Achu Oommen over cyber attack
2.30 PM: Congress MLA Mathew Kuzhalnadan's firm sends defamation notice to CPM leader
The legal firm of Congress leader and Muvattupuzha MLA Mathew Kuzhalnadan served CN Mohanan, secretary of the CPM Ernakulam district committee, with a legal notice demanding an unconditional apology from him within seven days. The company plans to sue him for defamation and seek Rs 2.5 crore in compensation if he doesn't apologise.
1.09 PM: Kerala likely to get second Vande Bharat Express soon
According to reports, Kerala is likely to get the second Vande Bharat Express which will operate between Mangalore and Ernakulam. It is also expected that the new version of the Vande Bharat with eight coaches will be allotted to the Southern Railways.
1.00 PM:Â Karuvannur bank fraud: Benami associates appear before ED for interrogation
The benami clients in the Karuvannur bank fraud case appeared at the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office in Kochi for interrogation. Former manager Biju Karim, PP Kiran and Anil Seth were present for questioning. Last week, the ED raided the house of former minister and CPIM MLA A C Moideen. The CPIM leader, however, will not appear for interrogation tomorrow.
Read more:Â Trouble mounts for CPM MLA AC Moideen; ED claims benami loans disbursed in Karuvannur bank on his order
12.45 PM: Gangs clash on Onam night kills one in Kottayam
In a clash between two youth gangs last night in the Onamthuruthu village in the Kottayam district, one person was fatally stabbed. The deceased is Ashwin (23), a native of Neendoor. Around 10 p.m. on Tuesday, the youngsters clashed near Onamthuruthu Junction. Arguments over drinking on Thiruvonam day led to the altercation.Â
11.40 AM: Man commits suicide after hacking wife in Kottayam
A man identified as Padmakumar committed suicide after hacking and injuring his wife Thulasi. He jumped in front of a train and his body was recovered near Mulanthuruthy station. His wife was seriously injured and was admitted to the intensive care unit of the Kolanchery Medical College Hospital.
11.30 AM: Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar to campaign for BJP candidate in Puthuppally today
11.00 AM: Farhas death case: Crime Branch initiates probe; Action if police found guilty says district police chief
Read More:Â Kerala: Teen dies after car overturns while overtaking police vehicle; Three officials transferred
10.00 AM: Two die after jeep collides with KSRTC Swift bus in Pathanamthitta
A jeep and a KSRTC Swift bus collided at Kulanada claiming the lives of two persons on Tuesday night. The deceased were Lathika, a passenger in the jeep, and jeep driver Arunkumar. The jeep reportedly lost control and collided with the KSRTC bus near the MC Road petrol pump. The bus was on its way from Thrissur to Kaliyakkavilai.Â
9.30 AM:Â Railways announces one more special train for passengers returning after Onam celebration
The Indian Railways announced one more special train service between Ernakulam and Chennai route. The announcement was made keeping in mind the rush of people returning after the Onam celebrations. The reservation for the train departing on September 3 has started. There will be stops at Aluva, Tripunithura, Ottapalam and Palakkad.Â
9.00 AM: Body of youth who drowned in Bharathapuzha recovered
The body of Jishnu, a native of Thrikodithanam, Kottayam was recovered today after he drowned in Bharathapuzha or Nila river on Tuesday. He had gone to swim in the river with his friends.Â
8.28 AM: Kerala's Bevco outlets sell liquor worth Rs 116 crore on Onam eve
The Kerala government made at least Rs 116 crore from the sale of liquor on the eve of Onam. On Monday, August 28, it is speculated that an outlet in the Thrissur district's Irinjalakuda made the highest liquor sale, bringing in an estimated Rs. 1.06 crore. Ashramam in Kollam came in second with a Rs. 1.01 crore gain.
Read more:Â Kerala sees record sales of liquor in 8 days during Onam worth Rs 665 crore
8.15 AM: CPM leader Sarojini Balanandan passes away
Former CPM state committee member Sarojini Balanandan passed away on Tuesday in Kochi. She was 86. Sarojini was the wife of former CPM Politburo member late E Balanandan. Sarojini had served as the state president of the All India Democratic Women’s Association (Aidwa).
8.05 AM:Â Â Kerala likely to receive rainfall; Yellow alert sounded in 2 districts
In a relief for the state amid soaring temperature, the IMD has predicted rainfall with thunder and lightning in isolated places today. A yellow alert has been sounded in Alappuzha and Ernakulam districts.
