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Actress Revathy Sampath has now alleged misconduct by actor Riyaz Khan, claiming he spoke obscenely and asked for introductions to willing friends. The actress also claimed she has evidence against actor Siddique, who she accused of harassing her in 2016. 

Following the resignations of AMMA General Secretary Siddique and Film Academy Chairman Ranjith on Sunday (Aug 25), Minister Veena George said that no one involved in the misconduct against women in film industry will be spared.

Kerala's Minister for Culture, Saji Cherian, has shifted his stance on the misconduct allegations against filmmaker Ranjith, stating that the government stands with the victim, not the perpetrator. This comes after Bengali actress Sreelekha Mitra accused Ranjith of misbehaving with her during the discussion of "Paleri Manikyam" in 2009-10, leading to Ranjith's resignation as Chairman of the Kerala State Film Academy.

The price of gold in Kerala today (Aug 25) is Rs 6,695 per gram for 22 karat gold and Rs 7,304 per gram for 24 karat gold (also called 999 gold).

The Kerala State Lotteries Department announced the results of the Akshaya AK-666 Lottery on Sunday (Aug 25). The declaration took place at Gorky Bhavan, near Bakery Junction in Thiruvananthapuram, at 3 p.m.
 

Kerala Film Academy chairman, director Ranjith, has resigned from his position amid allegations of misconduct by Bengali actress Sreelekha Mitra, who claimed he misbehaved with her during a film discussion in 2009-10. His resignation comes after the Left Democratic Front (LDF) demanded his removal. 

Kerala government has received legal advice from the Director General of Prosecution to take action on Hema Committee report revelations without a formal complaint.

With the temporary relocation of displaced residents and the reopening of schools, relief efforts in Wayanad are coming to a close. Students from affected areas will attend classes at Meppadi Government Higher Secondary School, with free transportation provided by KSRTC. 

Kerala's Cultural Minister, Saji Cherian, continues to back Film Academy Chairman Ranjith amidst allegations by Bengali actress Sreelakha Mitra. The minister promised a thorough investigation, stating that if the allegations are proven, appropriate action will be taken, and the government will not protect anyone found guilty.
 

Despite dropping out of school in the fourth standard, veteran Malayalam actor Indrans has achieved success in the film industry. At 68, he is now pursuing his education, recently appearing for the 7th standard equivalency exam.

Lotteries are legal in 13 states in India- Nagaland, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Mizoram, Kerala, Maharashtra, Goa, Manipur, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Assam.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested Safeer C, a 33-year-old Kannur native and active Popular Front of India (PFI) member, for harboring Savad, the prime accused in the 2010 hand-chopping incident of Professor TJ Joseph. Safeer was taken into custody from the Thalassery court premises and transferred to Kochi.

Kerala Lottery Karunya KR-668: 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 24).

Sreelekha Mitra, a Bengali actress, has accused Malayalam film director Ranjith of mistreating her during the filming of "Paleri Manikyam" in 2009-10. However, Ranjith refuted all allegations while speaking to Asianet News.

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