Kozhikode: Suspension for 5 people who tried to influence the young victim of sexual assault in Kozhikode Medical College. One was fired. After coming to the notice of the incident, Health Minister Veena George instructed the Director of the Medical Education Department to investigate and take strict action. The action was taken following the Minister’s instructions.

Disciplinary action has been taken against grade 1 attackers Asya and Shiny Jose, grade 2 attackers Shaima and Shaluja, and nursing assistant Praseetha Manoli. The police have also registered a case against them. Deepa, a daily wage worker, was fired from her job.

A case has been registered against the employees under the non-bailable sections of influencing a witness and intimidation. The police registered the case after recording the detailed statement of the complainant.

Thiruvananthapuram: Health Minister Veena George said that there will be a close observation for a week due to the increasing number of covid cases in the state. The minister told the media that the health department is checking whether clusters are being formed. The minister added that vigilance should be continued as the new variant has high spread potential.

The Minister of Health also informed that an inquiry has been ordered into the mistake made in the death count yesterday. The minister also clarified that what happened was a clinical error.

Meanwhile, the health department has issued guidelines for organizing events inside the hospital compound. There should be no loud noises or firecrackers while carrying out processions near the hospital compound. Must be patient-friendly. The directive also says that patients, babies, pregnant women, etc. should not be disturbed in any way.

Kozhikode:  Big gold hunt again from Karipur airport. Customs seized gold worth Rs 1 crore and thirty lakh on Thursday. The gold was seized from three persons. They tried to smuggle gold by hiding it inside Airpods and underwear.

The officials arrested Nooruddin from Kalikavu, Abdul Salam from Kasaragod and Hussain from Puthupadi. It is indicated that they smuggled gold for a reward of Rs 20,000 to Rs 70,000.

On Wednesday, one kg of gold worth Rs 55 lakh was seized from Karipur. Kunummal Muhammad Nabeel, a native of Thanalur, Malappuram, was arrested by the Customs last day.

New Delhi: The Center has extended the deadline for linking Aadhaar number with Voter ID till March 31, 2024. The last day to link Voter ID with Aadhaar was 1st April 2023. The law ministry said the deadline has been extended.

In a notification last June, the central government had announced April 1, 2023 as the last date for voters to submit their Aadhaar numbers.

The Election Commission had also started a campaign to collect Aadhaar numbers from registered voters to link them with Voter ID.

Thiruvananthapuram:  Health Minister Veena George said that the covid situation will be reviewed in detail. The minister also stated that the health authorities should find out if there is a new genetic variant. The minister informed that the government will check whether clusters have been formed and pointed out that the hospital system will be evaluated. All three vaccines have been taken in the state. Immunity is acquired. The minister also clarified that the test is for those who have symptoms. The minister also stated that today’s meeting will assess whether other factors need to be considered.

The minister also responded to the strike of PG doctors of Paripally Medical College. The Minister clarified that technical approvals are being delayed and said that she will intervene to remove such technical obstacles. Minister Veena George indicated that she wanted the House to discuss the Public Health Bill passed by the Assembly. But the opposition stalled the initial meeting. A lot could be asked. Submissions could be brought. It is unfortunate that the bill could not be debated. The opposition is on the run.

The attack on the woman in Patur is very unfortunate. The government is taking seriously the police laxity in an incident that should not have happened. The initial police action was unfortunate. Veena George also stated that the Women and Child Development Department will go ahead with measures to empower women in collaboration with the police.

Kozhikode: Bail for the accused in the case of assaulting the doctor of Fatima Hospital, Kozhikode. Those who are in jail have been granted bail in the case.
Kozhikode Principal Sessions Court granted bail. KGM Muhammadali, Zaheer Fazil, and KGM Ashraf got bail.

Bathery: During the vehicle inspection conducted near the Muthanga RTO check post, half a kilo of MDMA, a highly lethal drug, was seized in the car. In the incident, Muhammad Midlaj Bathery, a native of Koduvalli, was arrested at Pulkuzhi, along with Jasim Ali and Aftash, natives of Pallikandi. 492 grams of MDMA hidden inside the dashboard of the car were seized.

Wayanad: The second elephant of the mission team to capture Arikompan also reached Chinnakanal. The elephant named Surya arrived. The sun rose from Anapanti in Muthanga, Wayanad yesterday evening.

The mission will start at 4 am on Saturday to catch Ari Kompan. Operation Arikomban will be implemented in the Suryanelli BL Ram area under strict vigilance by banning traffic. The rice stalk will select the building itself and prepare a trap with the rice of choice. As soon as they arrive, they will be drugged and arrested. The mission is led by Dr. Arun Zakaria, Head of Rapid Response Force, Veterinary Surgeon, Dr. Nisha Rachel, Dr. Shyam Chandran, Conni Veterinary Surgeon Dr. Siby Punalur, Dr. Arun Thekkady and Dr. Jishnu.

A 71-member Rapid Response Force in 11 teams of the Forest Department is on the mission. Try to complete the task before noon. As soon as it is caught, Arikompan is taken to Kodanat via Adimali in a lorry with the help of Kunkianas.