Category: KERALA

Kochi: The Kerala High Court has expressed profound grief and serious concern over the tragic death of 28-year-old Akshara, who was fatally struck by a private bus near Kakkanad. The court observed that the absence of essential footpaths on major state roads, coupled with negligent driving by public transport vehicles, poses a grave threat to human life. Justice Devan Ramachandran remarked that Akshara’s death starkly illustrates the severe failure of relevant authorities in ensuring pedestrian safety. The High Court made these sharp observations while hearing a petition addressing the poor…

Thiruvananthapuram: Siram Sambashivarao has expressed strong dissatisfaction and protest against the government’s decision to remove him from the post of Excise Commissioner. He stated that he had operated strictly in accordance with official rules and legal procedures, and yet he cannot understand the reason for his transfer from the position. He further elaborated that all matters requiring government notification concerning the department had been reported accurately and on time from his side, and no action taken by him was detrimental to the government. Sambashivarao emphasized that he carried out his…

Thiruvananthapuram: Serious allegations have emerged claiming that substantial financial interests and high-level interference were involved behind the GNA power contract executed purportedly to resolve the state’s electricity crisis. The opposition alleges that through this contract, which imposes hundreds of crores of additional liabilities on the public, the government has paved the way for private companies to reap huge profits. Questions are intensifying about whose interests were served by proceeding with the contract bypassing transparent tender procedures and without obtaining prior approval from the regulatory commission. Reports suggest that both the…

Vaythiri: In connection with the seizure of MDMA from two Tamil Nadu natives during a vehicle inspection at Lakkidi, Wayanad, a senior doctor from a private super specialty hospital in Kozhikode has been arrested. Dr. K.N. Mohammed Fabin (41), head of the Emergency Critical Care Department at the hospital and a native of Morayur, Malappuram, was taken into custody by the Vaythiri police. The arrest followed a detailed investigation focusing on statements from previously arrested suspects, phone conversations, WhatsApp messages, and bank transactions. The accused was produced before the court…

Kollam: Ramesh Chennithala stated that minors under the age of eighteen involved in serious crimes should not be allowed to evade legal proceedings and rightful punishment solely on the basis of their age. Given the growing public concern over serious crimes involving children, he emphasized the need to review and amend the existing Juvenile Justice Act. He said detailed discussions would be held with legal experts regarding the necessary amendments to the law. While it is essential to consider the age, mental state, and social background of children committing offenses,…

Kochi: A new controversy has erupted in the Malayalam film industry following a complaint involving prominent personalities. A 41-year-old doctor working at a leading hospital in Kochi was allegedly called to a flat under the pretense of medical assistance, held captive, assaulted, and demanded a large sum of money while valuables were seized. The case includes well-known actress Atulya Chandran and actor-producer Bibin Perumpilly as accused, with police preliminary findings pointing to a premeditated conspiracy to extort Rs 6 crore. According to the complaint, the accused exploited the doctor’s prior…