Category: KERALA

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…

The Kerala High Court has directed investigators to file a charge sheet within two weeks in the microfinance corruption case involving SNDP Yogam General Secretary Vellappally Natesan and other accused persons. Kochi: In an important interim order, Justice A. Badharudeen directed investigating officer S. Sasidharan, a superintendent of police, to complete the necessary steps and submit the charge sheet within two weeks. The court clarified that separate government sanction for prosecution is not required to file the charge sheet in the present circumstances. The question of whether government sanction was…

Thiruvananthapuram: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast isolated heavy rainfall in Kerala from November 6 to 8, according to a Malayalam Daily News report published on November 5. Thunderstorms and strong winds of 30–40 kilometres per hour are also possible. The report attributes the forecast to atmospheric disturbances over the Bay of Bengal and surrounding areas. A deep depression was reported over eastern Telangana and coastal Andhra Pradesh, with the system expected to move north and develop into a stronger low-pressure area. Cyclonic circulations were also reported over Lakshadweep…

Knowledge City: Markaz Unani Medical College, described in the report as Kerala’s first Unani medical college, will celebrate its 10th anniversary and hold its sixth graduation ceremony at Markaz Knowledge City on Saturday. According to the report, Revenue Minister A. P. Anil Kumar will inaugurate the event, at which 34 young doctors will receive their certificates after completing their medical studies. The graduating students, from Kerala and other states including Maharashtra, Karnataka and Delhi, have completed the Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (BUMS) course. Principal Dr. U. Mujeeb will…

Karanthur: Abdul Hadi, an eighth-grade student at Cheranallur Markaz Al-Farooqiya Higher Secondary School, was welcomed at the Markaz Central Campus after winning gold in the sub-junior shot put at the state school sports meet. Abdul Hadi prepared for the competition entirely under the guidance of his school's physical education teacher, without professional coaching. He secured first place with a throw of 11.62 metres. His victory was Ernakulam district's first gold medal in athletics at the meet. Following his achievement, members of the Markaz Board of Directors led a reception for…