The Civil Service Result 2024 has been published. Many Malayalis have been included in the top 100 ranks. Shakti Dubey, a native of UP Prayagraj, has secured the first rank. Harshita Goyal, a native of Haryana, has secured the second rank. 1,009 candidates have passed the Civil Service Examination.

Out of 5,83,213 candidates who appeared for the preliminary examination, 1009 out of 2845 candidates who qualified for the main examination and personal interview, have passed the Civil Service Examination. Shakti Dubey, a native of Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh and a student of Allahabad University, secured the first rank. Harshita Goyal, a native of Haryana and a B.Com graduate from MS University, Baroda, secured the second rank. Dongre Archit Parag, a B.Tech graduate from VIT, Vellore, secured the third rank, Shah Margi Chirag, a computer engineering graduate from Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad, secured the fourth rank, and Akash Garg, a B.Tech graduate from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi, secured the fifth rank.

Several Malayalis also made it to the top 100 ranks. Alfred Thomas who secured 33rd rank, Malavika G. Nair who secured 45th rank, G P Nandana who secured 47th rank, Sonnet Jose who secured 54th rank, Reenu Anna Mathew who secured 81st rank, and Devika Priyadarshini who secured 95th rank have made Malayalis proud. The examination was conducted for IAS, IFS, IPS, Central Service, Group A and Group B services. The rank list of 1009 candidates has been published, including 335 from the general category, 109 from the economically backward priority categories, 318 from the OBC category, 160 from the SC category and 87 from the ST category. Of the successful candidates, 725 were men and 284 were women.

The price of gold has seen another significant rise today in Kerala. The price per pavan has increased by 2,200 rupees, bringing the current price to 74,320 rupees. Additionally, the price per gram has gone up by 275 rupees, reaching 9,290 rupees, aligning with the latest market trends in the region.

Experts attribute this hike to increased demand in the market and rising prices in the international market. This upward trend is causing concern among potential buyers. The market is now keenly watching to see if there will be any major changes in the coming days.

Alappuzha: Taslima Sultan, the first accused in the hybrid cannabis case, said that she has connections with people in the film industry but no drug dealing. Taslima’s response to the media was when the accused were produced in court. There are 3 accused including Taslima in the hybrid cannabis case worth around Rs 2 crore.

Meanwhile, the Alappuzha Additional District Court remanded all three accused in custody. The court remanded the accused in excise custody till the 24th of this month. The bail application of the three accused is under consideration by the court. The court will consider the petition after the custody period expires.

The defense argued that Sultan Akbar Ali, the third accused in the case and husband of the first accused Taslima, has no connection with the case and was added as an accused only because he is the husband of the first accused. The defense lawyer told the court that there is no evidence against Sultan Akbar Ali.

The IB has dismissed the officer accused in the incident where an IB officer jumped in front of a train in Thiruvananthapuram and died. IB officer Sukant Suresh was dismissed from his job. The action was taken in the context of his being accused in the suicide case.

A department-level investigation was conducted against Sukant in the context of his being accused in the suicide case. Sukant was dismissed after this.

It was reported that the death was due to mental and physical abuse by IB officer Sukant Suresh. It was also reported that the young woman was exploited, the amount in her account was embezzled, and she was taken to a hospital in Thiruvananthapuram for an abortion, and that Sukant had forged documents, including marriage documents.

The gold trade in Kerala has reached an all-time high. Today, the price of one pavan of gold has surged to Rs. 72,120, with the rate per gram standing at Rs. 9,015. The gold price, which had been steady at Rs. 71,560 for the past three days, has now risen by Rs. 560, marking a new historical peak.

Since the beginning of this month, the price of gold in Kerala has increased by Rs. 4,040. On April 1, the price of one pavan was recorded at Rs. 68,080. However, a decline was observed afterward. By April 8, the price dropped to Rs. 65,800 per pavan, the lowest rate this month. Contrary to expectations of further decline, the price began a sharp upward trend. On April 12, the gold price crossed Rs. 70,000.

Market experts suggest that the current high prices could bring significant changes to the gold trade, with the growing attraction to gold among people being a key factor behind this surge.

Kochi: Actor Shine Tom Chacko has been arrested by the Kochi Police in connection with a drug-related case. The arrest comes after evidence reportedly confirmed drug use, according to police sources. Shine will be taken for a medical examination, including tests of his blood, hair, and other samples. He is expected to be produced before the Kochi First Class Magistrate Court soon.

The case has been registered under Sections 27 and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Charges include drug use, conspiracy, abetment, and being a party to drug-related activities.

Reports suggest that the police obtained crucial information during an intense three-hour interrogation. Though Shine initially tried to withhold information, he eventually broke down under sustained questioning. He reportedly admitted to knowing Sajir, a known drug dealer. The Dansaf team had visited a private hotel in Kochi intending to apprehend Sajir, which led to the chain of events resulting in Shine’s arrest.

The police also noted inconsistencies in Shine’s earlier statements, further strengthening the case. Based on the ongoing investigation, authorities are considering adding more charges. They will also examine Shine’s WhatsApp chats, call records, and Google Pay transactions for additional evidence.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast isolated heavy rainfall in the state. A yellow alert has been issued for four districts today — Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Kottayam, and Idukki.

The weather warning also includes the likelihood of strong winds and thunderstorms. The advisory warns that such weather conditions can pose risks to human and animal life, damage electrical and communication networks, and harm household appliances connected to power sources.

Authorities have urged the public to remain cautious and take necessary safety measures.