Kollam: Nine containers from a sunken Liberian cargo ship near the Kochi coast have washed ashore in Alappuzha and Kollam districts. Most of the contents from the containers, including orange-colored boxes, have spilled into the sea.

While police ruled out the presence of hazardous materials, authorities have warned of more containers drifting ashore. Some containers are still floating near the shore. Residents are advised to stay away and report any findings. The State Disaster Management Authority emphasized that the contents and condition of the containers will be confirmed after inspection. 

Kochi: Sukant Suresh, the accused in the death case of an Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer, has surrendered at Ernakulam Central Police Station after his anticipatory bail plea was rejected by the High Court.

The court noted that the accused had multiple relationships and exploited the woman both financially and mentally. The deceased, who was Sukant’s colleague, was found dead near railway tracks in Pettah, Thiruvananthapuram, on March 24. Police stated that he drove the woman to suicide, supported by chat evidence. The court also called for an investigation into case diary leaks to the media.

Kochi: In the second chargesheet filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the Karuvannur Cooperative Bank scam, several prominent CPM leaders have been named, including former Thrissur district secretary M.M. Varghese, former minister A.C. Moideen, and MP K. Radhakrishnan.

The chargesheet, filed in the PMLA (Prevention of Money Laundering Act) court in Kaloor, accuses the defendants of embezzling ₹180 crore. However, Kerala Bank President A.K. Kannan and P. Biju have not been included in the accused list despite being questioned multiple times. This move comes amid the Nilambur by-election, putting the Left party under pressure.

Riyadh: Abdul Rahim, a native of Feroke in Kozhikode, will have to wait longer for his release from a Saudi prison where he has been serving a sentence in connection with the murder of a Saudi boy. Though the victim’s family had granted pardon five months ago, removing the death sentence, the court imposed a 20-year prison sentence under public rights.

Abdul Rahim has already served 19 years, and it is expected that he may be released within a year. The incident dates back to November 2006, and he was sentenced to death in 2012.

Red Alert (Extremely Heavy Rainfall: Over 204.4 mm in 24 hours)

• 25/05/2025: Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod
• 26/05/2025: Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod

Orange Alert (Very Heavy Rainfall: 115.6 mm to 204.4 mm in 24 hours)

• 25/05/2025: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad
• 26/05/2025: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha
• 27/05/2025: Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod
• 28/05/2025: Kannur, Kasaragod
• 29/05/2025: Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur

Yellow Alert (Heavy Rainfall: 64.5 mm to 115.5 mm in 24 hours)

• 27/05/2025: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram
• 28/05/2025: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad
• 29/05/2025: Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod

Precautionary Measures

• Low-lying Areas: Exercise caution due to potential waterlogging.
• Riverbanks: Be aware of rising water levels.
• Hilly Areas: Stay vigilant for possible landslides and flash floods.
• Fishermen: Fishing is prohibited along Kerala, Karnataka, and Lakshadweep coasts.

Malappuram, May 25, 2025 – The Election Commission has announced a by-election for the Nilambur constituency in Malappuram, Kerala, to be held on June 19, 2025. The counting of votes is scheduled for June 23, 2025. This by-election follows the resignation of P.V. Anwar, which has necessitated the filling of the vacant seat.

Preparations for the by-election are underway, with the Chief Electoral Officer having submitted a report on the arrangements, as noted in recent updates. The announcement has sparked interest among political parties and voters in the region, with campaigns expected to intensify in the coming weeks.

Further details regarding candidates and campaign schedules are awaited as the constituency gears up for this significant electoral event.