Kerala News HIGHLIGHTS: 'If state leadership makes mistake, it will be brought to light', said BJP leader Sobha Surendran.
4.20 PM: Private finance firm in Kottayam hit by massive robbery; Gold, cash stolen
A massive robbery took place at a private firm in Kottayam. The robbers stole gold worth Rs 1 crores and Rs 8 lakh cash from Sudha Finance in Chingavanam. The robbery was noticed when the firm opened on Monday after the weekend. As per the preliminary conclusion, the money and gold were stolen by cutting the locker with an electric cutter.
3.45 PM: 'If state leadership makes mistake, it will be brought to light', says Sobha Surendran
BJP leader Shobha Surendran said that if the state leadership makes a mistake, it will be pointed out. Sobha said that she hopes the party does not make a mistake. She stated that nothing was said for her personal motive. The BJP leader also revealed that no one has filed a complaint against her.
2.20 PM: Man physically assaults pregnant wife over dowry; arrested
A Thrissur native, Bahavudeen Althaf (30) was arrested for brutally assaulting and injuring his pregnant wife by Thamarassery police. The two-month-pregnant wife suffered severe injuries and fractures on both her hands and legs. She is undergoing treatment in Kozhikode Medical College Hospital. According to the woman's family, he used to harass her in the name of dowry.
12.30 PM: Plea in HC against Kerala State Film Awards 2022
A plea has been filed in the High Court against the Kerala State Film Awards 2022 by Lijeesh Mullezhath, director of 'Aakaashathinu Thazhe'. The development comes amid the ongoing row over filmmaker Vinayan's allegations against Chalachithra Academy chairman Ranjith. Vinayan alleged that Ranjith misused his power to pressurise the jury against considering his film 'Pathonpatham Noottandu' for the awards.
11.30 AM: 400 banana trees allegedly cut down by KSEB without intimation; farmer in distress
In a shocking act, KSEB allegedly chopped down about 400 banana trees without prior notice in Muvattupuzha. The distressed farmer accused the KSEB and said that this action has generated a loss of Rs 4 lakh for him. The KSEB stated that the banana leaves touched the high-tension line and therefore it had to be cut down. It is still unclear why KSEB officials waited until the banana trees were ripe for harvest before "chopping off."
10.46 AM: Lokayukta to consider relief fund misappropriation case today
The Lokayukta full bench on Monday will consider the CM's relief fund misappropriation case. The petition will be heard by a full bench comprising Justice Cyriac Joseph, Deputy Commissioner Justice Haroon-ul-Rasheed and Justice Babu Mathew Joseph.
10.15 AM: Kerala Assembly pays tribute to Oommen Chandy, Vakkam Purushothaman
The ninth session of the 15th Kerala Legislative Assembly began with a tribute to the late former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy and former Speaker Vakkam Purushothaman. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan recalled Oommen Chandy's passing away saying that an important era in Kerala politics has come to an end.
9.00 AM: Athidhi portal registration for migrant workers begins today
The registration in the 'Athidhi' portal for migrant workers will begin today and Minister V Sivankutty said that the officials should ramp up the registration procedures. Labour department offices, job sites, and labour camps will all provide registration assistance.
8.40 AM: Kerala Assembly session to begin today
The ninth session of the 15th Kerala Assembly will start on Monday, and it is anticipated that there will be discussions and debates on a variety of topics, including the Speaker's most recent divisive comments about Hindu myths and the situation with children's safety in the wake of the brutal rape and murder of a five-year-old in Aluva. The legislators will also pay tributes to former CM Oommen Chandy who passed away on July 18. For the first time in more than 50 years, the assembly will meet without the veteran Congress leader present.
8.35 AM: Kathakali artist RLV Raghunath Mahipal collapses during stage performance; dies
Kathakali artist RLV Raghunath Mahipal (25) collapsed during his performance at Cherthala Maruthorvattam Dhanvanthari Mahakshetram on Sunday night. Raghunath Mahipal, who felt unwell while performing the role of Vasudevar in Gurudakshina Katha after participating in Kathakali's exodus, was rushed to a private hospital in Cherthala, however, his life could not be saved.
8.29 AM: Tragic! Man dies after car explodes while driving home in Mavelikkara
In a tragic incident, a 35-year-old man died after his car exploded with a loud noise in Kandiyoor, Mavelikkara. The deceased has been identified as Krishna Prakash. The incident happened at 12.30 am on Monday when he was about to enter his house. Krishna Prakash runs a computer firm near Mavelikkara Girls School.
