THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Practicing without registration of doctors is a crime, said Health Minister Veena George.  Practice should be done in the state only as per existing law.  Under the Medical Practitioners Act 2021, it is an offense for those who are not registered to practice in the state.  Under the Clinical Establishment Act, it is the responsibility of the institution to ensure that those working in the hospital are suitably qualified and registered.

 All possible legal action will be taken against the culprits in the incident related to treatment by a fake doctor in a private hospital in Kozhikode.  The Minister sought the cooperation of all to implement the Clinical Establishment Act.

 The minister also informed that the government is taking measures to avoid the stay in the implementation of the Clinical Establishment Act.  In government service this duty is performed by PSC.

 In 2019, when a file came before the death of a woman after treatment by a doctor with a fake gynecology certificate in Kollam, the public thought that there was a need for a system to know if the doctor was a registered doctor.  The State Medical Council was asked to take action in this regard.

 Based on this, the Council has started the activities to make the names of registered doctors available on the Medical Council website.  The minister said that the QR code can also be made available on the Medical Council site so that only those who need it can see it.

In a move towards digitalization, the Kerala government has announced the abolition of printed driving licenses and registration certificates (RC books). This decision aims to streamline services, reduce paperwork, and promote environmental sustainability.

Starting with driving licenses, the state will gradually transition to a completely digital system. Vehicle owners can download their documents online and store them securely in digital lockers. These digital copies will be accepted as valid proof during inspections and other official transactions.

The government expects this initiative to significantly reduce the inconvenience and time-consuming process of obtaining and renewing physical documents. It also aligns with the broader trend of digital transformation across various sectors.

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.