KERALA

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted rain for Kerala today (Sep 1), with heavy rainfall expected in isolated areas, along with thunderstorms and strong winds. A yellow alert has been issued for ten districts, excluding Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Thrissur, and Palakkad.

The Home Department will initiate a departmental investigation into the allegations by SP Sujith Das against ADGP M.R. Ajith Kumar. An inquiry will also be conducted into Sujith Das himself. The probe follows a leaked voice message involving Sujith Das and MLA P.V. Anvar, leading to complaints against both ADGP Kumar and Sujith Das.

Actress Radhika Sharathkumar's shocking revelations about the Malayalam film industry have attracted national attention following an exclusive report by Asianet News. Radhika claimed that hidden cameras in a caravan were used to record nude footage of actresses, which was then viewed by men on set.

Police have registered cases against actors Edavela Babu and Sudheesh for allegedly misbehaving with a junior artist. In a separate case, director Shrikumar Menon was booked under IPC Section 354 for misbehaving with another junior artist.

Kerala Lottery Karunya KR-669: Lottery winners are required to return their tickets to the organization within 30 days of the draw period to claim their winnings. The results were declared at 3 pm on Saturday (Aug 31).

LDF convener EP Jayarajan was removed from his position amid controversy over meeting with BJP's Prakash Javadekar. He has been replaced by TP Ramakrishnan.

A 47-year-old contractor, Pramod (Gopi), was found dead in a lodge room in Perambra, Kozhikode. His relatives discovered his body after he failed to return home. 

The price of gold in Kerala today (Aug 31) is Rs 6,704 per gram for 22 karat gold and Rs 7,314 per gram for 24 karat gold (also called 999 gold).

The Legal Services Authority has intervened to help the family of 9-year-old Drishana, who was left in a coma after a hit-and-run accident in February. Despite six months passing, the police have failed to find the car or driver, sparking outrage.

A woman doctor, Dr. Jane Jacob, at Haripad Government Hospital has been booked for negligence after leaving cotton gauge and cloth inside a patient's abdomen during a cesarean delivery surgery. The 28-year-old patient experienced severe pain and swelling, leading to a second surgery to remove the waste. 

Rapper and singer Hanumankind has announced his highly anticipated India tour, scheduled for September. The Kerala-born artist, known for his hit track "Big Dawgs," will perform in Bengaluru on September 13 and in Mumbai on September 15

A Thiruvananthapuram Fast Track Special Court sentenced a 24-year-old temple priest, Unnikuttan, to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and fined Rs 25,000 for sexually abusing a seven-year-old boy. The abuse occurred multiple times, starting on February 11, 2022.

Kerala is expected to experience heavy rainfall and thunderstorms due to a low-pressure area in the Arabian Sea, which may intensify into a cyclone. An orange alert has been issued for 10 districts, with authorities advising against fishing and warning of potential waterlogging and strong winds. 

The Sholayar Dam in Chalakkudy was opened due to rising water levels, releasing 50 cubic meters of water per second into the Peringalkuthu Reservoir. Heavy rainfall in the catchment area has led to a high alert in the Chalakudy River region, with authorities warning of a potential 1.50-meter rise in water levels. 

Criticizing the leadership's silence on the Hema Committee report, filmmaker Aashiq Abu on Friday (Aug 30) resigned from Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA). He also cited disagreements with leadership, alleging exploitation and demanding commission from his earnings.