Thiruvananthapuram: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that the Kerala Legislative Assembly has expressed concern and displeasure over the central government’s move to impose a uniform civil code. In the resolution presented by the Chief Minister, the House is of the opinion that the unilateral and hasty central move is nullifying the secular character of the Constitution.

The Kerala Assembly expresses its concern and dismay at the Central Government’s move to impose a Uniform Civil Code. This House is of the view that the unilateral and hasty Central move is voiding the secular character of the Constitution.

The resolution also states that this House unanimously demands that the Central Government should refrain from hasty moves until a common approach is reached through discussions with various religious groups on issues affecting the entire people of the country.

Kottayam: Six trains on the Thiruvananthapuram-Kottayam route will be diverted via Alappuzha today due to track maintenance. At Ernakulam North Railway Station, repairs are being made to the Kottayam-bound turning section. The work started yesterday. A system is being prepared to allow more speed at the junctions where the tracks meet.

Diverted Trains:

These trains will have stops at Cherthala, Alappuzha and Haripad.

Mangalore Central – Thiruvananthapuram Central Mangalore Central (16348)

Madurai – Thiruvananthapuram Central (16344)

Nilambur Road – Kochuveli Rajya Rani (16350)

Hazrat Nizamuddin – Thiruvananthapuram Central Superfast (22654) (departed on Monday)

Dr. MGR Chennai Central – Thiruvananthapuram Central Superfast (12695)

Mangalore Central – Thiruvananthapuram Central (16630)

Kochi: The High Court has sought the state government’s opinion on the plea seeking cancellation of the announcement of the State Film Awards. It is suggested to give an explanation on the matter within four days.

While considering the petition, Justice Basant Balaji also directed the Secretary of the Department of Culture to be added as a party to the petition. The plea will be heard again on Friday.

The petitioner is Lijeesh Mullezhat, the director of the movie Akaashathinu Thazhe. The petition is alleging that director Ranjith interfered illegally in the decision of the award.

Evidence of nepotism and irregular interference on the part of the Academy Chairman in deciding the award has also come to light. In this case, the demand of the petition is that the announcement of the award should be cancelled.

The director Vinayan was the first to come forward with the allegation. He has also released some evidence regarding this. But Minister Saji Cheriyan’s response was that Ranjith was not involved in the decision of the award and that Ranjith is a legend.

Palakkad: Huge drug hunt in  Palakkad. A native of Malappuram was arrested with 161 grams of MDMA. Ashraf, a native of Tirur Chemmad, Malappuram, was arrested by the North Police.

The accused gave a statement to the police that he was trying to smuggle drugs from Bangalore to Malappuram. The accused was caught during a vehicle inspection near Olavakkode Thanav. The Narcotic drug worth Rs 3 lakh was seized in the market.

Director Siddique is admitted to Amrita Hospital Kochi for a heart attack and his health remains in a critical condition.

Film director Siddiq is hospitalized after suffering a heart attack. He is being treated at Kochi Amrita Hospital. He was hospitalized Monday afternoon after suffering a heart attack.

Siddique’s health is said to be critical. According to hospital authorities, he is currently on ECMO support. Siddique was suffering from pneumonia and liver disease and was under treatment. However, at three o’clock today, a heart attack struck unexpectedly, just as the diseases were fading. 

According to the hospital authorities, Siddique’s health is said to be critical. The medical board will meet tomorrow morning to assess Siddique’s health.

Kochi:  High Court says bus staff should not discriminate against students for giving concessions. Students should be accorded the same treatment as other passengers. The court asked the police to ensure that there are no law and order problems. The court also observed that discrimination by bus staff against students often leads to violation of law and order situations.

Bus concession fare revision is a matter of government policy. The High Court said that issues including reforms should be considered jointly by the government and student organizations. The High Court’s reference is in an order related to a criminal case against bus employees.