Thiruvananthapuram, September 30: Kerala will be observing a two-day dry spell starting tomorrow, October 1. All BEVCO outlets and bars across the state will remain closed during this period.

The closure is primarily due to the observance of Dry Day on October 1, a monthly tradition, and Gandhi Jayanti on October 2. This will result in a consecutive two-day shutdown of liquor sales in the state.

Additionally, BEVCO outlets will close early today, September 30, to facilitate stock replenishment. However, bars will remain open until 11 PM tonight.

The liquor outlets will resume operations on Thursday, October 3 /2024.

New Delhi, September 30, 2024: The Supreme Court of India has granted interim bail to Malayalam actor Siddique, who is facing rape allegations. The court has ordered that Siddique should not be arrested for a period of two weeks.

The actor had approached the Supreme Court after the Kerala High Court rejected his anticipatory bail plea. Siddique is accused of sexually assaulting a female actor in Thiruvananthapuram.

The Supreme Court’s decision comes as a major relief for Siddique, who has been absconding since the case was registered. However, the court has imposed strict conditions on his bail, including a requirement that he surrender his passport and cooperate with the investigation.

Thiruvananthapuram: KSRTC has issued an order not to overtake super class buses including Minnal service. In order to reach specific destinations safely and on time, the public chooses high-class buses for traveling by paying higher ticket prices. But on some occasions, there are complaints that the buses belonging to the lower category do not give side to the buses belonging to the higher category including Minimal and compete and overtake.

The Corporation suggests that higher tier buses with shorter running time should be given their own consideration by paying higher ticket prices and lower tier buses should not overtake upper tier buses under any circumstances to avoid unnecessary competition and inconvenience to passengers.

Whatever type of higher tier services are required, lower tier services should be accommodated and such services should be provided with safe passage. It has been suggested that all driver and conductor employees should pay special attention to this matter and ensure that they drive carefully and safely to avoid any complaints.

Thiruvananthapuram: After a while, it is raining again in the state. The Central Meteorological Department has warned that there will be rain from Saturday as a result of the cyclone. Yellow alert has been announced in various districts till Monday. Heavy rain with thunder and lightning is predicted. Also, strong winds with a speed of 30 to 40 km per hour are also likely, the notice said.

Various districts under alert:

Saturday (28/09/2024): Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Idukki

Sunday (29/09/2024): Pathanamthitta, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur

Monday (30/09/2024): Pathanamthitta, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur

Chance of isolated heavy rain is forecast. A low pressure formed over the Bay of Bengal near the Andhra-Odisha coast has weakened into a cyclonic vortex over Chhattisgarh. This is what influences the rainfall in Kerala.

Meanwhile, rain with thunder and lightning is likely at isolated places today. On the banks of Kanyakumari today.

Thiruvananthapuram: Mpox has been confirmed again in the state. A young man from Ernakulam was diagnosed with the disease. He is currently undergoing treatment in a private hospital. The disease was confirmed by a young man who came from abroad.

Earlier, a native of Malappuram who came from UAE was confirmed to have mpox. The young man undergoing treatment at Manjeri Medical College Hospital was infected with the clade one B variant. He was first put under observation after he noticed a fever and lumps on the skin similar to chicken pox. He was confirmed to have mpox during the subsequent examination.

Thrissur: Complaint against Suresh Gopi reaching the ambulance after Pooram was stopped. Advocate K Santhosh Kumar, a lawyer, filed a complaint with the Chief Minister, Transport Minister and Transport Commissioner alleging that the ambulance, which was supposed to be used for medical purposes, was used for other purposes.

It was earlier alleged that there is a mystery behind Suresh Gopi reaching Thiruvambadi in an ambulance after Pooram was stopped. It is alleged that there is a conspiracy in bringing Suresh Gopi in an ambulance to a closed area without access to other vehicles. Footage of Suresh Gopi alighting from the front seat of Seva Bharati’s ambulance is circulating. 

The weather department has warned that there is a possibility of rain in Kerala for the next seven days. There is a rain warning in the state due to cyclonic circulation. There is no special alert in any districts today.

Meanwhile, the Central Meteorological Department said that there is a possibility of rain with thunder and lightning at isolated places and strong winds with a speed of 30 to 40 kmph (maximum 50 kmph).

A low pressure formed over the Bay of Bengal near the Andhra-Odisha coast has weakened into a cyclonic vortex over Chhattisgarh. Heavy rain is likely at isolated places on Sunday.

According to the National Oceanographic Research Center, there is a possibility of high waves of 0.9 to 1.0 meters along Tamil Nadu coast till 11.30 pm tomorrow. Fishermen and coastal residents in these areas should exercise special caution.

Thiruvananthapuram: The government ordered an inquiry into the meeting between ADGP and RSS leaders. The DGP has been instructed to investigate. In the preliminary meeting, the Chief Minister did not issue an order even though he had asked for an investigation. The investigation team will also record the statement of those who saw the leaders along with the ADGP.

ADGP M R Ajit Kumar’s meeting with RSS leaders led to huge controversy. An investigation was demanded from many angles, but the government did not give in. Finally, when the pressure became strong, the government ordered an investigation.

Kochi: Police will interrogate Edavela Babu in the case of sexual assault. The actor appeared before the investigating team in Kochi for questioning. As he has been granted anticipatory bail earlier, he may be arrested and released on bail after interrogation.

A case was registered against the actor at Ernakulam Town North Station on August 28. The complaint is that he was called to the flat after offering membership in AMMA, talked to her in a sexual manner and kissed her neck while filling the form. A case has been registered under the sections of harassment and insulting women.