Kerala News Highlights: Operation Belur Makhna: Forest Department to continue search today

4:50 pm: Film director found dead inside his home in Wayanad

A film director, screenwriter, lyricist, and producer Prakash Koleri (65) was found dead inside his house. The incident happened on Tuesday afternoon. The police reached the spot and started an investigation.

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4:17 pm: Bramayugam: Makers of the movie ready to change Mammootty's name before 2 days of release

Mammootty's much-awaited film 'Bramayugam' is all set to hit theaters on February 15. However, the film landed in trouble after Kunjaman Illam moved the Kerala High Court, demanding to stop the release of the film. At the same time, the makers of the movie responded after the petition and stated that the makers are ready to change the name of the character as Kodumon Potty instead of Kunjaman Potti .
 

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3:39 pm: Former panchayat secretary sentenced to 10 years of imprisonment in forged bill purchase over Rs 70,000

A former panchayat secretary has been sentenced to 10 years of imprisonment and a fine of Rs 95,000 in the case of fraudulent purchase of goods. The Kottayam Vigilance Court convicted R Sreekumar, who was the secretary of Mundakayam Gram Panchayat in Kottayam district. The vigilance court sentenced the accused to rigorous imprisonment of two years for each of the five sections. 

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2:53 pm: Clash erupts during Youth Congress protest in Thiruvananthapuram

A clash erupted as the Youth Congress conducted a march in Thiruvananthapuram over the delay of welfare pensions. The police used water cannons on the protestors who tried to break the barricade. The protestors threw stones and sticks at the police

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2:10 pm: Man dies after being hit by a car in Kollam

One person died in an accident where a speeding car rammed into a scooter on MC Road, Kottarakkara. James (58), a native of Kulathupuzha, died.

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1:15 pm: KSRTC employee commits suicide at lodge in Kozhikode

A KSRTC employee committed suicide in a lodge in Kozhikode. The deceased was identified as Anish Kumar. He was transferred from Kozhikode to Kasaragod.

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12:46 pm:  Millions of devotees to offer Attukal Pongala in Thiruvananthapuram; preparations at final stage

The capital city is gearing up for Attukal Pongala 2024. The arrangements are in the final stage to welcome thousands of pilgrims to offer Pongala. The Kodiyettam (flag hosting ceremony) will be held on February 17 and the pongala will be held on February 25. The KSRTC has started a special service from Guruvayur during the festival.

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12:22 pm: Accused in PSC impersonation case also impersonated in Kerala University exam, says police

In a significant development, the police have found that the accused in the Public Service Commission (PSC) examination impersonation case also impersonated the Kerala University preliminary examination. According to the police, Akhiljith A. attempted the examination for his brother Amaljith A. in the Kerala University Preliminary Examination. The Poojappura police are investigating the impersonation case.

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11:48 am: Shops shut across Kerala as traders oppose Left government's policies

 The 'Vyapari Vyavasayi Ekopana Samithi' has called for a token strike throughout Kerala today (Feb 13), in an unprecedented step. The association views the government's policies as detrimental to retailers, so they are protesting them by going on strike until 8 p.m. The organization's president, Raju, is leading this statewide march, which ends in Thiruvananthapuram. At the same time, a group of traders have defied the call for the strike

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11:24 am:  Shafi Parambil MLA submits adjournment motion notice in Legislative Assembly

Thiruvananthapuram: The opposition has given an emergency resolution notice in the Legislative Assembly in the crisis of Supplyco, which has no money to pay even essential commodities. Shafi Parambil MLA, has submitted an adjournment motion notice, calling for an urgent discussion on the matter. The opposition asserts that the government's neglect has led to this dire situation, impacting the supply of essentials to the people. 

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11:00 am: NIA nabs terror suspect from Kerala's Kannur, claims conspiracy to establish Islamic rule in India

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested a suspect linked to the banned outfit Popular Front of India (PFI)- Jafar Bheemantavida, from his residence in Kannur. He was wanted in a case registered in 2022 related to a conspiracy to establish Islamic rule in the country by 2047. In a collaborative effort, the Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) and the NIA's fugitive tracking squad located Jafar's Kannur home. An official of the NIA claims that he is the 59th accused to be taken into custody in the case, in which the NIA has filed 60 charge sheets to present.

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10:27 am: Middle-aged man found dead inside his home in Pathanamthitta; relatives arrested

A middle-aged man was found dead inside a house at Moozhiyar Kochandi in Pathanamthitta turned out as a murder. The police arrested the deceased Aji's wife and brother Mahesh (43). The police found that Aji was beaten and stabbed to death with a wire spade in an argument that occurred after the two were drinking together.

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9:56 am: Mother fights for 14 years to get justice for mentally challenged son's death in Palakkad

After a prolonged legal battle spearheaded by Rajendran's mother, justice has finally been served in the tragic case of her mentally challenged son's death. The Palakkad Additional Sessions court has handed down life imprisonment sentences to all eight accused involved in the incident. Vijayan, Kunchapan, Babu, Murugan, Muthu, Ramanan, Muralidharan, and Radhakrishnan have been sentenced to lifetime imprisonment.
 

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9:25 am: Tiger got trapped in a wire fence in Kannur

A tiger was trapped on the farm of a private person in Panniyamala, Kannur. The tiger was trapped in the wire fence of the farm. The tapping workers saw the tiger stuck in the wire fence this morning. The Forest Department team reached the spot.

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9:01 am: 12-year-old boy went missing from Thiruvananthapuram

A 12-year-old boy has been reported missing from Thiruvananthapuram this morning. Jijo's son Joh went missing in Nalanchira Convent Line. The family said that the child was not seen at home after 6 am. The police have started an investigation into the incident.

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8:48 am: Man arrested for extorting money by morphing photos of girls in Kannur

The accused in the case of extorting money by morphing the photos of girls has been arrested in Kannur. Mohammad Safwan, a native of Kapakkadav, was arrested. He committed fraud by creating fake Instagram accounts and establishing relationships with girls. 

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8:31 AM: Thrippunithura firecracker explosion: Police register case against contractors, temple officials

 A huge collection of firecrackers brought to a warehouse exploded and caught fire on Monday at 10.30 am in Thripunnithura, Ernakulam. The firecrackers brought from Palakkad for a temple festival exploded while being unloaded from the vehicle. The Pothencode police have registered a case against contractors for illegal possession of explosives. The police have earlier arrested 4 people, including temple officials yesterday under non-bailable sections including the Explosives Act.  The explosives were collected from a house rented by the contractor in the name of Akhil.

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8:18 am: Thrippunithura Blast: Families seek compensation for destroyed houses

The councilors of the Thrippunithura Municipal Corporation have held the Puthikav Temple Committee fully responsible for the Thrippunithura blast. The councilors stated that the temple committee should compensate those whose houses were damaged. 8 houses were destroyed in the blast and 40 houses were damaged. It will cost crores to restore everything. Those who lost their homes are demanding compensation from those responsible for the explosion. 

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8:06 am: Operation Belur Makhna: Forest Department to continue search today

The mission to nab the Belur Makhna, an elephant who took the life of a man after landing in a residential area, is on its third day today. The preparations have started to drug the wild elephant that is hiding in the Mannundi area. At intervals, the signal of the elephant is received. Accordingly, the tracking team moves toward the elephant.