Chengannur:  The High Court dismissed the petition against Chengannur MLA Saji Cherian. A division bench comprising the Chief Justice dismissed the petition seeking the removal of the MLA. The petition alleged that he had made an unconstitutional speech.

The petitioners alleged that Saji Cherian, who was a minister in Mallapally on July 3, spoke disparagingly of the Constitution. Biju P Cheruman, a resident of Malappuram, and BSP state president Vayalar Rajeevan have also demanded that Saji Cherian be removed from the post of MLA. The court heard the detailed arguments in the petition and rejected the demand of the petitioners. The court clarified that there is no legal provision to remove Saji Cherian from the post of MLA.

The bench presided over by the Chief Justice had already pointed out that the demand in the petition is prima facie not tenable. The court observed that the petition could not be accepted in the file and decided to hear the argument after knowing the government’s stand on the matter.

Saji Cherian resigned as minister after the speech became controversial. 

Preparations for the 27th Kerala International Film Festival have been completed. The city of Thiruvananthapuram is ready to welcome more than 12000 delegates, filmmakers, and film lovers. 184 films from more than 70 countries will be screened in 14 theatres, including the main venue Tagore Theatre, in the eight-day fair.

9600 seats have been arranged for the fair in various theatres. Nishagandhi, an open theater with 2500 seats, is the largest exhibition venue. Major films including the midnight screening of Satan’s Slaves 2 Communion will be screened here. The film will be screened at midnight on the fourth day of the fair. Nishagandhi has 4K technology prepared by Christy Digital. The opening and closing ceremonies of the fair will also be held on Nisha Gandhi.

As part of the fair, various types of art and cultural programs will be staged. At the main stage, Tagore Theatre, there will also be musical evenings by the Tamil rock band Jaanu, Pradeep Kumar, and others. As part of the fair, there will be programs like Open Forum, Meet the Directors, and In Conversation with.

Kochi: Kerala has become the world’s first fully automated electric barge. They were built by Cochin Shipyard for Norway. Industries Minister P Rajeev responded that it was a proud occasion to mark its inauguration.

“That history was created by the Cochin Shipyard where almost all the trade unions are run by our local workers led by the Malayali CMD. Kerala also built the first aircraft carrier in India. make in | India, made in Kerala. In this, 29 MSMEs and two public sector organizations in Kerala have collaborated. Now a new order of Rs.1000 crore has been received from Norway. We are looking for new business opportunities in the areas required for this’, the minister wrote on Facebook.

The Department of Naval Architecture, Cochin University of Science and Technology has contributed engineers from world renowned shipyards. The Industries Minister said that a draft approach document has been prepared after holding discussions regarding the maritime cluster with Cusat Aluminium, including Shipyard CMD.

Alappuzha: Health Minister Veena George has ordered an inquiry into the death of the baby and mother after childbirth at Alappuzha Medical College. The Minister directed the Director of the Medical Education Department to form an expert committee and conduct an investigation and submit a report.

Kainkari native Ramjith’s wife Aparna and child died in Alappuzha Medical college. Relatives allege that the cause of death was medical malpractice at the Alappuzha Medical College. Aparna died at five o’clock this morning. The child died last night.

Relatives have filed a complaint against the entire staff including the doctors who attended the labor room.

Malappuram: The health department has intensified preventive measures against the spread of measles in the Malappuram district. A meeting will be held today at the Collectorate including representatives of religious organizations. The meeting is being held to quickly complete the vaccination to prevent the spread of the disease.

In the background of an increasing number of children confirmed to have measles in the district, prevention activities are being intensified. According to the health department, the disease has been reported in around 70 local institutions in the district and it is an indication that there will be further spread.

Immunization camps are currently in progress at selected schools. The district administration decides to organize these camps in more schools and to hold meetings with the participation of representatives of religious organizations.

The health department also says that people avoid vaccination due to various types of misunderstandings. The DMO said that the spread of the disease can be prevented only if vaccination is completed to the maximum extent.

Thiruvananthapuram: The low pressure formed over the Bay of Bengal became a severe depression. The Meteorological Center has warned that the low pressure may turn into a cyclone by this evening. Then the wind is likely to move towards Tamil Nadu and Andhra coast. The Meteorological Department has advised that caution should be exercised along the coast of North Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and South Andhra Pradesh.

The initial conclusion of the Meteorological Center is that the cyclone is likely to make landfall between Puducherry and Chennai.

As the low pressure gets stronger, the rains may weaken in Kerala today and tomorrow as the wind and moisture are pulled into the low pressure, the Meteorological Center has estimated.

Thiruvananthapuram: Minister VN Vasavan inaugurated the Delegate Cell of the International Film Festival at Tagore Theatre. Movie star Annie received the first pass. Minister MB Rajesh handed over the delegate kit on which the message No to Drugs was written to actor Gokul Suresh. Academy Chairman Ranjith presided over the function. Then, the distribution of passes to delegates began.

Passes will be distributed through the delegate cell set up at Tagore Theatre, the main venue of the fair. Passes will be distributed from December 7th from 9 am to 6 pm. Delegate kits are distributed through 14 counters.

Kochi: Crime weekly editor Nandakumar was arrested by the police. He was arrested for making and circulating a video insulting the Chief Minister. Arrested by Ernakulam North Police. News against the Silver Line project, Crime Nandakumar made a video insulting Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and circulated it through his YouTube channel.

The resident of Elamakkara, who noticed the video, approached the police demanding action. After the complaint was raised, Nandakumar removed the video, but the source was found through scientific examination and a case was registered and arrested. The case is under Section 153,505 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 124 of the IT Act.