Kerala News HIGHLIGHTS: Not to arrest Shajan Skariah till decision on anticipatory bail, says HC
Kerala News HIGHLIGHTS: The Supreme Court on July 10 granted temporary protection from arrest to Marunadan Malayali Chief Editor Shajan Skariah in a criminal case under the SC/ST Act including making derogatory statements against MLA PV Sreenijin.
Follow4.00 PM: Not to arrest Shajan Skariah till decision on anticipatory bail, says HC
The High Court on Monday said that Marunadan Malayali Editor Shajan Skariah should not be arrested until a decision is made on an anticipatory bail filed by him. He told the court that even after the Supreme Court order, 107 cases were registered against him in the state and they were trying to trap him.
1.15 PM: Priya Varghese's appointment at Kannur University wrong to certain extent: SC
The Kerala High Court's judgment to sustain the appointment of Dr. Priya Varghese as an associate professor in the Malayalam department at Kannur University was criticised on Monday by the Supreme Court of India as being incorrect to a certain extent. The court also gave Priya Varghese six weeks to file a counter affidavit on the filed petitions.
12.30 PM: Air India Express flight makes emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram due to technical glitch
A Sharjah-bound Air India Express flight made an emergency landing at the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on Monday due to a technical glitch. There were 154 passengers onboard and the airline said that it was a precautionary landing.
11.35 AM: NSS demands apology from Speaker A N Shamseer for ridiculing Lord Ganesha
The NSS has demanded an apology from Kerala Assembly Speaker A N Shamseer for his controversial remarks against Lord Ganesha and Pushpak Vimanam. The NSS said that Shamseer has hurt the Hindu sentiments and must withdraw his statements. NSS General Secretary G Sukumaran Nair in a statement said that Shamseer is not worthy to continue as the Speaker.
Read More: Kerala Speaker A N Shamseer in trouble for ridiculing Lord Ganesha and Hindu faith
10.15 AM: Boat capsizes in Muthalapozhi harbour today
The dangerous situation continues in Muthalapozhi harbour as again a boat capsized today and two were injured. They were admitted to Chirayinkeezhu Taluk Hospital.
9.27 AM: Amid controversy, Minister Veena George visits family of deceased 5-year-old child in Aluva
Health Minister Veena George and the District Collector visited the house of the 5-year-old child on Sunday evening, who was sexually assaulted and killed in Aluva after a controversy erupted that no government representatives attended the funeral. The Minister consoled the parents and vowed to take stringent action against the culprit.
8.50 AM: BJP local leader found dead in Pathanamthitta
A 43-year-old man was found dead on the roadside of Pathanamthitta's Konni. The deceased has been identified as Abhilash, the owner of Krishna Hotel near Konni Republican School. Reportedly, he is also a regional leader of the BJP.
8.42 AM: 16-year-old boy who went for haircut goes missing for two weeks; Police continue to search
Muhammad Shas, a 16-year-old Kannur native, has been missing for two weeks. The child left the house on July 17 with Rs 100 to get a haircut, but he never returned. The cops started an investigation after filing a case.
8.32 AM: 52-day trawling ban to end today midnight; Fishermen set to venture into sea
The 52-day trawling restriction will end at midnight tonight. After midnight on Monday, fishing boats are permitted to set sail. The boat owners and fishermen are all prepared to resume their fishing operations. The fishing boats have had all the necessary maintenance and repairs done. The ice and diesel stocking procedures will be completed today. The cost of maintaining a boat will range from Rs. 2 lakh to Rs. 5 lakh for the owner.
8.30 AM: Football taken into custody after it hit police jeep while playing
In yet another bizarre move, the Kochi police took a football into custody after it accidentally hit the police jeep while the children were playing on a ground in Nettur, Ernakulam. The police explained that the ball was seized because it was played in a dangerous manner for passers-by. The incident happened last Friday.
Read more: Bizarre! Football taken into custody after it hits Kerala Police jeep
