Kerala News Highlights : Wild animal attack: LDF,UDF started hartal in Wayanad

2:19 pm: Wild animal attack: Government decides to provide Rs 50 lakh compensation for Paul's family

In response to the tragic incident of Paul's death in a wild elephant attack in Wayanad, a high-level meeting was convened in Pulpalli panchayat. It was decided that a compensation of 50 lakh rupees would be recommended to the government for Paul's family, with an immediate payment of 11 lakh rupees, including an insurance amount of 1 lakh rupees.

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1:30 pm: Kerala to become host for international conferences, says Tourism Minister Riyas

As part of making Kerala a soft power hub, the government will implement plans to make the state a suitable place for global conferences, Tourism Public Works Minister PA Muhammad Riaz said. He was inaugurating the two-day annual conference of the Soft Power Club, a leading global organization led by the former Deputy Prime Minister of Italy, Francesco Rutelli, at Technopark.

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12:51 pm: Governor Arif Mohammed Khan made serious allegations against CM Pinarayi Vijayan over SFI protests 

Governor Arif Mohammed Khan leveled grave accusations against the state government. He alleged collusion between the Students Federation of India (SFI) and the Popular Front of India (PFI) in the protests against him. The governor openly stated that the government is leveraging the banned organization Popular Front to oppose him. Moreover, he emphasized the Pro-Chancellor has no power to attend the Senate meeting. There is a court order that the pro-chancellor should not interfere in university proceedings and they have no respect for the court.

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12:13 pm: Two held for  operating bus services allegedly under influence of alcohol in Thrissur

 The Kunnamkulam police took swift action by arresting a bus driver and conductor for allegedly operating their service while under the influence of alcohol and in possession of the banned tobacco product, Hans. The individuals apprehended were identified as Sreekrishnan (46) and Ajith who served as the conductor of the bus. Additionally, both buses involved in the incident were seized by the police. The arrest was carried out by a police team led by Kunnamkulam Principal Sub-Inspector Mahesh.

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11:03 am:  Malayalam movies will not be released in theatres from Thursday across state, says FEUOK

 The Association of Theatre Owners (FEUOK) has stated that Malayalam movies will be released from Thursday across Kerala. The officials of the association stated that the Malayalam films in theatres are being released on OTT by the producers in violation of the agreement. The officials also stated that many of the films were released on OTT after 42 days.

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10:37 am: Sainaba Murder Case: Police issues charge sheet after 85 days

The police issued a charge sheet in the Sainaba murder case in Kozhikode. The Kasaba police filed the charge sheet in the Kozhikode Judicial First Class Magistrate Court. The charge sheet is against the four accused. There are 128 witnesses and 940 pages in the charge sheet. The charge sheet was filed on the 85th day after the incident. 

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10:05 am: Kerala CM's daughter Veena Vijayan alleged of operating another company in Canada

Shone George, son of Kerala Janapaksham (Secular) leader PC George, has made new allegations against CM Pinarayi Vijayan's daughter Veena Vijayan stating that she operates a company named Sky Eleven Inc. in Canada. Meanwhile, after the information came out, the directorship and address of the company headquartered in Canada has been changed. The company Sky Eleven was launched in Canada when Exalogic company was frozen.
 

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9:46 am: Kochi Metro to start services half-an-hour early on Sunday

Kochi Metro will start services half an hour early this Sunday for the UPSC exam. There will be an additional service running on Sunday. Kochi Metro's service hours have been extended due to UPSC Engineering Services and Combined Geo-Scientist exams being held on Sunday. The service will start at 7 am on Sunday for the candidates to reach the exam center on time. The service will start from the Aluva and SN Junction stations. At present, the Kochi Metro service starts at 7.30 am on Sundays.

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9:14 am: Three members of a family found dead in Kasaragod

Three members of a family were found dead at their residence in Kasaragod. The deceased have been identified as Suryaprakash, his mother Geetha, and his wife Lena. The initial conclusion is that after poisoning his mother and his wife, Suryaprakash took his life.
 

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8:51 am: Forest Minister calls for emergency meeting to prevent the entry of wild animals in forest

Forest Minister AK Saseendran said that an emergency meeting will be held in Wayanad to prevent wild animals from entering the forest. A special plan will be prepared with the inclusion of district panchayat presidents. The meeting will be held within 2-3 days.

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8:33 am: Kochi Metro removes campaign boards of MP Hibi Eden from metro pillars

Kochi: Kochi Metro has removed the campaign boards of Ernakulam MP Hibi Eden from the pillars of Kochi Metro after controversies. The action was taken against the complaint of CPM Leader Advocate KS Arun Kumar. Arun complained that metro pillars should not be used for political campaigning.

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8:14 am: IMD issues 'Yellow Alert' in 4 districts as state grapples with soaring temperatures

The India Meteorological Department has issued a forecast indicating a potential rise in temperatures across four districts of the state for today (Feb 17). Kannur district is expected to experience a high of 38°C, while Kottayam district may reach 37°C. Additionally, Alappuzha and Kozhikode districts are projected to have temperatures reaching 36°C, which is notably 3 to 4 degrees Celsius above the normal range for this time of year.

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8:02 am: Wild animal attack: LDF,UDF started hartal in Wayanad

he wild elephant menace continues in Kerala as one more death was reported on Friday (Feb 16) in Wayanad, taking the toll to three in just two months. The United Democratic Front (UDF) has called for a hartal in Wayanad today following the death of Paul (50) who was injured in a wild elephant attack in Kuruva, Wayanad. LDF also called for a hartal today in Wayanad following the UDF's call.