Rain

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Torrential Rains To Continue Tormenting Areas Of MP, Odisha, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Kerala

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), certain areas of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Odisha, Gujarat, Puducherry, and Kerala will continue to struggle with heavy rain and flooding over the next three days. Continuous rain has caused flood-like conditions in numerous areas of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, resulting in fatalities and communication… read-more

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 - 10:22 AM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: heavy rains, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Gujarat, Kerala

Courtesy: India Today

Rabies

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Elderly Woman Succumbs To Rabies Infection Despite Being Vaccinated: Kerala

In Kerala’s Kozhikode, a 53-year-old woman has succumbed to suspected Rabies infection, informed sources on August 22. The deceased identified as P Chandrika, was intact vaccinated against Rabies infection. Reportedly, she was bitten by a dog on her face, on July 21. It was revealed that the dog had also bitten seven others in the same locality. Her final test reports are yet to be revealed.

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 - 08:48 PM / by Shibu Immanuel S

Tags: Rabies, Kerala, kozhikode, dog bite, Health News

Kerala Assembly

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Kerala Assembly Sessions Begin; Bills To Replace ‘Ordinance Raj’ On Agenda

Kerala assembly sessions are scheduled to being on August 22, and the sessions will be carried out for 10 days. Also, bills to replace 11 ordinances which are lapsed, will be discussed as per the agenda of the state government. Notably, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan had earlier refused to give assent to 11 ordinances that lapsed without studying them in detail.

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 - 11:29 AM / by Shibu Immanuel S

Tags: Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Pinarayi Vijayan, parliament, State Assembly

Courtesy: ANI

Social critic Civic Chandran

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Kerala Govt Demands Civic Chandran's Bail In Sexual Harassment Case Revoked

Kerala government sought the state High Court on August 19 to overturn bail granted to writer and social critic Civic Chandran in sexual harassment case brought by Dalit writer. While granting anticipatory relief to Chandran, Kerala's Kozhikode district sessions court stated offenses under Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act would not stand against the accused prima facie. Two sexual harassment lawsuits were… read-more

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 - 03:25 PM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: Kerala, Bail, Kerala Government, High Court, sexual harassment case

Courtesy: Free Press Journal

Kerala HC

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Kerala HC Permits Pregnancy Abortion At 28 Weeks For Minor Rape Victim

Kerala High Court granted medical termination of a juvenile rape victim's 28-week pregnancy. The "anguish caused by continuation of the pregnancy can be presumed to cause a grave injury to the mental health of the 14-year-old girl," said a medical board. HC also stated if the fetus survived the surgery, the hospital must provide the infant with the finest medical care possible so that it grows into a healthy kid. 

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 - 03:45 PM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: Kerala, Abortion, High Court, Rape Victim, pregnancy

Cake

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827 Kg Cake Made To Celebrate Birth Anniversary Of Saint Antony: Kerala

A church in Kerala has made a cake of 827 kg to celebrate the birth anniversary of Saint Antony. The cake had a length of 110 feet and a width of six feet. The cake was displayed at the church premises and was later distributed to the devotees. Reportedly, a devotee, who didn’t disclose his name, sponsored the cake, which costed Rs 3.5 lakh.

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 - 02:01 PM / by Shibu Immanuel S

Tags: Biggest cake, cake record, saint Antony, Kerala, Bizarre

Kerala Student

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Youth Organizations Protest In Kerala As Student Dons Savarkar Costume

Youth Congress and Youth League marched in Malappuram to protest the participation of a student disguised as V D Savarkar at a government school during Independence Day festivities on August 16. The event occurred at Kizhuparamba Vocational Higher Secondary School. On Independence Day, school officials planned a procession of students costumed as independence warriors. The school has requested an explanation from the subcommittees in charge… read-more

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 - 01:45 PM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: Kerala, youth organization, V D Savarkar, Government School, Student, dressed

Courtesy: ANI

Gavel

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Kerala Court Grants Bail To Accused In Sexual Harassment Case Citing ‘Provocative Dress’

Kerala court has granted bail to an accused in a sexual harassment case on the grounds that the victim was wearing “provocative dress”. Writer Civic Chandran (74) has been granted anticipatory bail by a sessions court in Kerala’s Kozhikode in a sexual harassment case. The court contended that the charges against the accused will prima facie not stand if the complainant was wearing a provocative dress.

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 - 08:07 PM / by Shibu Immanuel S

Tags: Kerala, kozhikode, sessions court, Sexual Harrassment, Anticipatory Bail

Courtesy: Hindustan Times

Death

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CPI(M) Member Hacked To Death In Suspected Political Rivalry: Kerala

Shajahan, a CPI(M) local committee member has been hacked to death in Kerala's Palakkad, on April 14. According to the police, Shajahan was attacked by five-eight people. The police further stated that "we suspect that this too is a part of political rivalry". The incident occurred near Shajahan's residence in Palakkad's Marutharode, at around 9:15 pm. Further details on the matter is awaited.

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 - 12:30 PM / by Shibu Immanuel S

Tags: Shajahan, Kerala, Palakkad, CPI(M), murder

Courtesy: ANI

Thallumaala Promotion Event

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'Thallumaala' Promotion Event Cancelled Due To Overcrowding In Kozhikode Mall

The promotional event for the upcoming Malayalam film "Thallumaala" at Kozhikode's HiLITE Mall was canceled after a massive throng swarmed the place. The mall's images show people clinging to one other like ants on all floors, and a massive traffic jam was reported outside the mall. Thallumaala, directed by Khalid Rahman and starring Tovino Thomas, Kalyani… read-more

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 - 10:44 AM / by Vidhi Jhunjhunwala

Tags: Kerala, kozhikode, Movie Promotions, Thallumaala, Overcrowding

Courtesy: ANI