Kerala News HIGHLIGHTS: Govt declares human-animal conflict as state specific disaster

4.00 PM: Kasaragod youth beaten to death; 3 detained

Three people are in custody in the case of a Kasaragod youth being beaten to death. Arif (21), a native of Miyapadav, died last Monday. During the police investigation, Arif's death was proved to be murder. The preliminary post-mortem report stated that the cause of death was internal bleeding due to beating. According to the police, the beating was due to him causing regular problems at home by using drugs. Manjeswaram police have detained three people in the incident. 

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3.15 PM: Govt declares human-animal conflict as state-specific disaster

The cabinet meeting has decided to declare human-wildlife conflict as a state specific disaster in view of the tragic incidents of wildlife attacks in the state in the last few days. It will also include and coordinate the work of the State Disaster Management Authority. Four committees will be formed at the Chief Minister-Ministerial and Officer level, including at the District and Territorial levels. The duties and functioning of the committees, including the state-level officer committee, will be discussed and prepared with the Chief Secretary and the Secretary of the Forest Department. 

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2.30 PM: Sidharthan's death: Opposition organisations stage protest demanding CBI probe

Opposition organizations marched to the Secretariat demanding a CBI probe into the death of Siddharth of Pookod Veterinary College, Wayanad. The police lathi-charged the MSF workers who tried to break the barricade and enter the secretariat. Later, Mahila Congress workers who came with a march climbed on top of the barricade and shouted slogans. Alleging that the women's Congress workers were confronted by the male police, the Youth Congress workers also came in front of the secretariat and clashed with the police. Later, the activists sat in front of the secretariat for an hour. After a long time, senior leaders intervened and dismissed the workers. 

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1.30 PM: Why Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan was angry with event presenter

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday (Mar 06) expressed his displeasure with a presenter when she complimented him on a 'good inaugural speech'. The presenter promptly thanked him for his inaugural speech, visibly irritating the CM.

Read More: Why Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan was angry with event presenter

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12.45 PM: Controversial self-styled Godman Santhosh Madhavan passes away in Kochi

 Santhosh Madhavan, who gained attention through controversies and was known as a godman, passed away. He was undergoing treatment for kidney disease. He died in a private hospital in Kochi. Santhosh Madhavan is an accused in a financial fraud case and a woman rape case. But later he was released from prison.

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12.15 PM: Centre allows Kerala to borrow additional 13,600 crore

BREAKING: Centre allows Kerala to borrow additional Rs 13,600 cr amid financial crisis

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11.15 AM: Auto driver loses life after wild boar jumps in front of his vehicle in Malappuram

A heartbreaking incident unfolded on Tuesday night as an autorickshaw driver, identified as Shafeeq, lost his life when a wild boar leaped in front of his vehicle. The tragic event occurred at 9 pm in Karakunnu, Malappuram. In an attempt to evade a group of wild boars on the road, the driver maneuvered the vehicle, but unfortunately, he couldn't escape the impact. Despite swift efforts to save him, Shafeeq succumbed to his injuries after being taken to Manjeri Medical College Hospital. His body has been kept at the medical college.

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10.45 AM: PM Modi dedicates to nation Thripunithura Metro Station, PHASE-1B of Kochi Metro Rail

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday dedicated to the nation Thripunithura Metro station and Phase-1B of Kochi Metro Rail via a video conferencing in Kolkata.

Read More: Kerala: Tripunithura Terminal of Kochi Metro's first phase to be inaugurated by PM Modi

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10.15 AM: Kerala to introduce India's first government-backed OTT platform 'CSpace'

Kerala is on the brink of transforming the digital entertainment landscape with the introduction of CSpace, India's first government-supported OTT platform. Scheduled to premiere this Thursday, the platform endeavors to offer a distinctive mix of informative and engaging content designed for a wide audience, as per an official announcement made on Tuesday (Mar 05).

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9.35 AM: Siddharthan death probe: Mystery over ambulance call makes case murkier

The circumstances surrounding Sidharthan's death at Pookode Veterinary College remain unresolved. Before authorities were informed of Siddharthan's demise, an ambulance arrived at the college. By noon, the ambulance crew informed authorities that they had received permission from the police station to transport the body. However, according to the FIR, the police station was only informed of the death around 4:30 pm.

Read More: Siddharthan death probe: Mystery over ambulance call makes case murkier

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9.10 AM: Gold worth Rs 2 crore found abandoned in flight at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport

Gold worth Rs 2 crore was discovered abandoned in the toilet of a plane at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport. The gold, weighing three and a half kgs, was found yesterday at 10:30 am on an IndiGo flight that had arrived in Thiruvananthapuram from Sharjah.

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8.45 AM: Woman falls into well after trying to escape from wild boar in Pathanamthitta; rescued after 20 hours

A woman in her fifties, Elizabeth Babu (58) from Adoor, who fell into a well while attempting to escape from a wild boar, was rescued on Tuesday by fire force personnel. She had been trapped in the well for approximately 20 hours after jumping on top of it to avoid the boar, causing the wooden plank covering the well to break and leading to her fall inside.

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8.15 AM: Kerala to launch India's first govt-owned OTT platform on Thursday

Kerala is poised to make waves in the digital entertainment realm with the launch of CSpace, India's inaugural government-backed OTT platform. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will launch the OTT platform at Kairali Theatre on March 7 at 9.30 am. Cultural Affairs Minister Saji Cherian will preside.

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8.11 AM: Crucial day for Kerala as SC to hear arguments on borrowing limit today

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear Kerala's arguments regarding the petition filed against the central government's imposition of borrowing limits, alleging financial constraints on the state, on Wednesday. Previously, the Supreme Court had encouraged the involved parties to resolve the issue through amicable discussions. The bench, led by Justice Suryakanth, highlighted the court's limitations in intervening in financial matters.