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Kerala Forms Team To Probe Allegations of Atrocities On Women In Film Industry

August 25, 2024 admin

The Kerala government has formed a special team to investigate the atrocities faced by women in movie industry. The seven-member team was formed after a high-level meeting of senior police officials was called by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. The chief minister’s office said the special team will be headed by IG Sparjan Kumar and will…

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Panel Report Reveals Stories Of Harassment Women Face In Malayalam Cinema

August 19, 2024 admin

The panel report also alleged there was a “power nexus”. (Representational) Thiruvananthapuram: The much-awaited Justice Hema Committee report on harassment faced by women in the Malayalam cinema industry has recorded explosive accounts of harassment, exploitation and ill-treatment of female professionals, and has alleged that a “criminal gang” was controlling the industry where unyielding women are…

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Kerala Launches 1st Digital Court For Negotiable Instruments Cases

August 17, 2024 admin

Supreme Court judge Justice B R Gavai on Friday inaugurated the country’s first exclusive Digital Court. Kochi: Supreme Court judge Justice B R Gavai on Friday inaugurated the country’s first exclusive Digital Court for handling cases under the Negotiable Instruments Act. At an event held at the High Court auditorium here, Justice Gavai also launched…

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Former Minister Kutty Ahammed Kutty passes away

August 12, 2024 admin

Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) State secretariat member and former Minister for Local Administration K. Kutty Ahammed Kutty, 71, passed away at his house at Tanur on Sunday morning. He was leading a retired life for the past several years. A well-read and much respected leader within the IUML, Kutty handled Local Administration portfolio in…

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Search Mission Resumes In Wayanad, Survivors To Help Locate Spots

August 11, 2024 admin

Hundreds of civil volunteers, including women, are in the search teams (file). Thiruvananthapuram: The second phase of the search for the missing persons in the Wayanad landslide disaster commenced on Sunday with the operation being carried out in six zones where the survivors will help in locating the spots. The six zones include Chooralmala, Mundakkai…

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Kerala Withdraws Order Restricting Scientists From Sharing Wayanad Reports

August 2, 2024 admin

“The state government does not have such a policy,” the Chief Minister said. Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has directed Chief Secretary V Venu to withdraw a controversial note issued by the State Disaster Management Authority, which restrained science and technology institutions in the state from sharing their opinions and study reports with the…

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143 Dead In Wayanad Landslides, Several Still Trapped Amid Heavy Rain Alert

July 31, 2024 admin

Kerala’s Wayanad has been battered by torrential downpours At least 143 people have died and about 186 others were injured after a series of landslides hit Kerala’s Wayanad district amid heavy rain yesterday. Here Are 10 Updates On Kerala Landslides Hundreds more are feared trapped with government agencies carrying out rescue operation in the affected areas. Several…

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Kerala Woman Shot At By Masked Female Attacker

July 28, 2024 admin

Thiruvananthapuram: A woman was injured and admitted to the government hospital here after she was fired at allegedly by a masked female attacker. The injured was identified as Shiny, aged 39, of Vanchiyoor in the state capital city. According to Bhaskaran Nair, father-in-law of the victim, a woman, who was wearing a hood and had…

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Centre Criticises Kerala For Appointing Official For “External Cooperation”

July 25, 2024 admin

Is the Kerala government treating itself as a separate nation, BJP MP said. New Delhi: State governments should not intrude into matters beyond their constitutional jurisdiction, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday criticising the Kerala government for appointing a secretary for “external cooperation”. Citing provisions in the Constitution, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal…

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The Nipah Virus, Its Causes, Symptoms And Treatment

July 21, 2024 admin

Initial symptoms often include fever, headache and muscle pain. New Delhi: A 14-year-old boy from Pandikkad in Malappuram tested positive for Nipah on Saturday. The National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune confirmed the infection. “NIV, Pune has confirmed the infection. Residents of Malappuram should remain vigilant. The boy is in critical condition and has…

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