Kerala News Highlights: Kerala Rain: Low pressure formed in Arabian sea; yellow alert in 3 districts
Kerala News Highlights: Kerala Rain: Low pressure formed in Arabian sea; yellow alert in 3 districts
Follow4:18 PM: Massive landslide in Munnar due to heavy rain
A massive landslide happened in Nilambur taluk's area due to heavy rain today (Oct 18). Many people were trapped. Ambulance and rescue workers reached the spot.
2:23 PM: Kerala Rain: Low pressure formed in Arabian sea; yellow alert in 3 districts
The India Meteorological Department has announced that heavy rain is likely at isolated places in the state today. The cyclonic pressure over Southeast Arabian Sea and Lakshadweep intensified and turned into a low pressure over Southeast Arabian Sea and Central East Arabian Sea. A yellow alert has been declared in 3 districts including Pathanamthitta, Kottayam and Idukki districts.
1:06 PM: Palakkad continues in top position in Kerala Sports Meet
Palakkad continues in top position in the Kerala Sports Meet Competition happening in Kunnamkulam. The final 100-metre race will be conducted this evening.
12:45 PM: Bomb attack against POSCO case accused's house in Kozhikode
A petrol bomb was hurled at the house of a POCSO accused in Vadakara, Kozhikode. The bomb attack took place at the house of Abdul Razakh, a resident of Vadakara. The windows of the house were also broken in the attack
12: 20 PM: Youth stabs lover, slits own throat in Thiruvananthapuram
A youth tried to commit suicide by slitting his throat after he stabbed his lover in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday(Oct 18). Remya was stabbed by her lover Deepak.Â
11:51 AM: Son of the accused in solar case found hanging at home
The younger son of Biju Radhakrishnan, the accused in the solar case, was found dead inside his house on Tuesday, October 17. The deceased were identified as Yadhu Parameswaran. The body was found yesterday at his grandfather's house in Kollam. The police registered a case of unnatural death in the incident and started an investigation.
11:15 AM: Heavy rainfall in the state today; low pressure formed in Arabian Sea
The India Meteorological Department has announced that heavy rain is likely at isolated places in the state today. The cyclonic pressure over Southeast Arabian Sea and Lakshadweep intensified and turned into a low pressure over Southeast Arabian Sea and Central East Arabian Sea.
10.30 AM:Â UDF Protest: Roads blocked near Secretariat road in Thiruvananthapuram
Heavy traffic congestion in MG Road, Palayam, Bakery Junction, and Thambanur areas was witnessed due to UDF protests in the Secretariat. All roads leading to the Secretariat were blocked. All vehicles were diverted to other routes.
9:15 AM: Former PA Suresh excluded from V. S. Achuthanandan's 100th birthday celebrations
Former PA Suresh was not called for former Chief Minister V. S. Achuthanandan's 100th birthday celebrations. Suresh was a constant companion of Achuthanandan. The birthday celebration will take place in Palakkad. The event is organized by the party supporters' association
8.30 AM:Â Mahesh P N selected as new melsanthi of Sabarimala
Mahesh P N of Puthilath Mana in Muvattupuzha of Ernakulam district has been selected as the new Chief Priest (Melsanthi) of Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa Temple. On Wednesday morning, he was selected through a draw in front of the sanctum Sanctorum of Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple. At the same time, the new Malikappuram melsanthi is Murali P.G. of Poongattumana from Thrissur district.
8.12 AM: Chances of heavy rainfall at isolated places today
There are chances of heavy rain in isolated places in Kerala today. There is no special rain warning though in any district. There is a possibility of high waves along the Kerala coast. The cyclone over the Arabian Sea will turn into low pressure in the next few hours. Later, it will strengthen into a severe depression.
8.06 AM: Bus carrying Ayyappa devotees overturns in Erumeli; several injured
A bus carrying Ayyappa devotees met with an accident at Erumeli in Kottayam on Wednesday. The bus from Andhra Pradesh overturned leaving several injured.Â
8.00 AM: UDF workers lay siege to Secretariat over alleged corruption charges against Pinarayi govt
The Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) started laying siege to the Secretariat on Wednesday over allegations of corruption and failure of the Pinarayi-led LDF government. The UDF members reached the Secretariat at 6 am. The protest is being held on the issues of corruption against the government and looting of cooperative banks.
