Thiruvananthapuram: The Public Education Department has appointed a three-member committee to investigate and submit a report on the attempt to disrupt the concluding session of the State School Sports meet in Kochi.  In the meeting presided over by Public Education Minister V Sivankutty, it was also decided to seek an explanation from Thirunavaya Nava Mukunda and Kothamangalam Mar Basil schools.

 Additional Secretary of Public Education Department M I Meenambika, Joint Secretary BT Biju Kumar, SCERT Director Dr. K Jayaprakash and others are members of the committee. The committee should submit its report within two weeks.

 In the context of sports schools and general schools competing together in the fair, a committee consisting of experts in the field of sports will be appointed to conduct a study and prepare a proposal regarding the selection of the best school.  Based on the report of the committee, the meeting also decided to revise the manual if necessary.

 Kochi: The High Court quashed the order to file a case against the police officers on the complaint that a housewife who came to Ponnani to complain was tortured.  The Ponnani Magistrate’s Court had ordered to file a case against the policemen as per the instructions of the High Court Single Bench.  The order was to file a case against the accused including SP Sujith Das, DySP Benny and CI Vinod.  The division bench, which considered the petition filed by CI Vinod against this, quashed the order of the single bench.

 A housewife from Ponnani complained that SP, DY SP and CI had raped her.  Against this, the accused Circle Inspector Vinod approached the Division Bench of the High Court.

 When there was no further action on the complaint lodged with the police, the housewife approached the High Court.  Yesterday, the High Court Single Bench directed the Ponnani Magistrate Court to take a decision within ten days.  Based on this, the magistrate registered an FIR against the policemen and ordered an investigation.  This order of the High Court Single Bench was set aside by the Division Bench.  Earlier, the High Court had temporarily stayed the registration of FIR against the police officers.

 Ponnani SHO Vinod, DySP Benny and Malappuram SP Sujith Das allegedly raped a housewife from Ponnani who approached her with a complaint related to some problems at home in 2022.  The housewife also accused Sujith Das of raping her when she approached higher officials with a complaint of molestation by the SHO.  SP Sujith is under suspension in another case.  As soon as the incident came to the news, the officials came to the scene denying the allegations.

Thiruvananthapuram: Due to the by-elections, Kerala University has announced that all the exams scheduled to be held on Wednesday (Nov 13) have been postponed. Theory and practical exams have been postponed.The revised dates are published on the university website www.keralauniversity.ac.in. Meanwhile, there is no change in the exam center or time. Exams on other days remain unchanged.

Thiruvananthapuram: KSRTC plans to travel by bus even if there is no money in hand. In order to attract more passengers to KSRTC, KSRTC is preparing a system to buy tickets through debit card and UPI app in collaboration with Chalo app. Once the contract process is completed, you can also travel on KSRTC buses by purchasing tickets through digital transactions. KSRTC has decided to extend this system which is currently in some buses in Thiruvananthapuram district.

Ticket payments can be made through Google Pay, Phone Pay, Paytm and other major banks’ apps. It can be used for existing travelcard and renewals. At the same time, it is reported that the credit card may not be used. The process of uploading information of more than 4000 buses on the Chalo app is in progress. Know where the bus has arrived, which buses are plying on the route and the arrival time of the bus.

Idukki: The High Court has allowed Sabarimala pilgrims to park small vehicles at Pampa Hilltop and Chakkupallam during Mandala Makaravilakku. The decision was taken on the petition of the Travancore Devaswom Board to allow parking.

From 2018, small vehicles were restricted to Pampa. Small vehicles were not allowed. With the permission of the High Court, it will be possible to park around 2000 vehicles here.

The High Court has given permission to park vehicles for 24 hours. The High Court has informed that the permission is temporary and restrictions will be imposed in case of traffic jam or other problems.

Kollam: The High Court has granted bail to Ajmal, the first accused in the case of killing a scooter passenger in Mynagappally. The prosecution requested that Ajmal should not be granted bail as he has been charged with intentional homicide. But the defendant argued that this section does not stand in the case. The second defendant in the case Dr. Sreekutty was earlier granted bail by the Kollam Principal Sessions Court. The court charged Srikutty with incitement.

On September 15, 2024, Kunjumol (45), a scooter passenger, died after being hit by the car in which Ajmal and Sreekutty were traveling. The case was that Ajmal, who was driving under the influence of alcohol, deliberately ran over the housewife and killed her. As soon as the car hit, the locals told the driver Ajmal to stop the vehicle, but he drove the car over Kunjumol’s body and escaped. After hitting Kunjumole, this vehicle had an accident at another place. Ajmal ran away from there. Then the police took the boy who was in the car into custody.

Kochi: The Kerala High Court has ruled that the amendment to the law making possession of waqf land a crime has no retrospective effect. The decision of the High Court was to quash the case registered alleging possession of waqf land. The case against Calicut Postal Division Senior Superintendent and Marikunn Sub PostMaster was cancelled.

The case was that the post office was operating on the Waqf land illegally. The post office has been functioning on this land since 1999. The Waqf Amendment Act came into force in 2013. A case was filed against the postal officials on the basis of this law. But the High Court pointed out that this act cannot be considered an offense with retrospective effect. The High Court also quashed the case pending in Kozhikode.

Pathanapuram, Kerala: Chaitanya, a young woman from humble beginnings, has defied all odds to secure a promising future in Ireland. Her remarkable journey is a testament to the power of perseverance and the transformative impact of education.

Raised in an orphanage, Chaitanya faced numerous challenges, including the loss of her parents at a young age. Despite these hardships, she excelled academically, earning a nursing degree. Her unwavering determination led her to successfully clear the Overseas Employment Test (OET), paving the way for her move to Ireland.

Gandhi Bhavan, the orphanage that nurtured Chaitanya, is immensely proud of her achievement. It marks the first time a child from the institution has secured a job in a European country solely through their own efforts.

Chaitanya’s story is not just an individual triumph but a beacon of hope for countless others. It underscores the importance of education and the potential it holds to transform lives. As she embarks on this new chapter, her journey continues to inspire and motivate.

Munnar: In a significant development for Kerala’s tourism sector, a seaplane successfully completed its test flight from Kochi to the picturesque Mattupetty Dam in Idukki. The aircraft, which took off from Kochi’s Bolgatty Marina, landed smoothly at the dam after a 30-minute flight.

However, the introduction of seaplanes also raises environmental concerns, particularly regarding potential disturbances to wildlife and aquatic ecosystems. Authorities are working to mitigate these concerns through careful planning and monitoring.