KERALA

The price of gold in Kerala today (July 18) is Rs 6,860 per gram for 22 karat gold and Rs 7,484 per gram for 24 karat gold (also called 999 gold).
 

Kerala Lottery Results Karunya Plus KN 531: The lottery draw was conducted by the Kerala state lotteries department officials at 3 PM at Gorky Bhavan in the state capital Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday (July 18). 

Former Chief Minister of Kerala and veteran Congress leader Oommen Chandy significantly influenced public life through his personal relationships and dedication. His passing has left an irreplaceable void, and his legacy serves as a benchmark for leadership and commitment. 

Dr. Marthanda Varma Sankaran Valiathan, a renowned cardiac surgeon, passed away at 90. He was a former President of the Indian National Science Academy and National Research Professor.

KD Prathapan, director of Highrich online shop, has been taken into custody by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a financial fraud case. He is accused of smuggling crores of rupees collected from investors abroad through illegal transactions. 

Joy, a contracted worker for the Railways and the sole breadwinner for his family, tragically died after slipping into the debris-clogged Amayizhanjan canal in Thiruvananthapuram while clearing waste. His body was found about one kilometer away after being swept through a tunnel beneath the railway tracks.

A judicial commission led by former High Court judge A Hari Prasad reported that MR Saseendranath, former Vice Chancellor of Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU), Pookode, failed to take prompt actions following the death of student J S Sidharthan due to alleged ragging.

Wild elephant attacks in Wayanad, Kerala, have resulted in several human fatalities in February 2024, highlighting the ongoing human-wildlife conflict in the region. In Wayanad, despite the implementation of numerous measures like elephant trenches, and rail fences, locals point out that these protection measures are either not effective or not properly maintained.
 

In Thiruvananthapuram, waste management and waterlogging issues persist due to government and corporation lapses. Despite efforts like Operation Anantha and funding allocations, cameras installed to monitor waste dumping are non-functional, and funds remain unutilised. 

The first prize in the Fifty Fifty FF-103 lottery ticket is worth Rs 1 crore, while the second prize will deliver winnings of Rs 10 lakh. The draw occurred at 3 pm on Wednesday (July 17).

The price of gold in Kerala today (July 17) is Rs 6,875 per gram for 22 karat gold and Rs 7,500 per gram for 24 karat gold (also called 999 gold).
 

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 India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall in Kerala till July 22 and an orange alert has been sounded in 5 districts today (July 17). At the same time, educational institutions will remain closed in 8 districts today.

The Kerala government, led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, has announced a 100-day program worth Rs 13,013.40 crore, aiming to execute 1,070 projects across 47 departments. The initiative focuses on key areas, fulfilling election manifesto promises, and generating 2,59,384 job opportunities.

Malayalam music composer Ramesh Narayan sparked controversy by refusing an award from actor Asif Ali at the trailer launch of the anthology series "Manorathangal". Many deemed his behavior disrespectful, but Ramesh claims he didn't intend to insult Asif and apologizes for any misunderstanding.