Sabarimala: Temporary police will be appointed in connection with the Sabarimala pilgrimage. The action is because there are not enough policemen to control the traffic. Temporary police services will be available in Pathanamthitta, Thiruvananthapuram, Kottayam, Idukki and Thrissur districts. They are appointed for 60 days at a daily wage of Rs.660.

Ex-servicemen, retired policemen and NCC cadets will be recruited. It has been decided to appoint women as well. The government approved the recommendation of the state police chief in this regard.

KSRTC will also start new inter-state services for Sabarimala pilgrimage. 64 new inter-state services are being operated. An agreement was reached with Kerala-Tamil Nadu for this. Police have made elaborate security arrangements at Sabarimala in connection with Mandala-Makaravilak festivals. The first team of Kerala Police, which is responsible for the security of Sannidhanam, took charge. Sabarimala Police Special Officer B. Krishnakumar gave directions to the first batch of police officers.

ADGP MR Ajith Kumar reminded the officials that the Sena’s mission is to provide smooth darshan and facilities for the pilgrims to settle down with satisfaction. Sabarimala Police Special Officer B Krishna Kumar said that mutual cooperation will make this festive season successful.

1,250 policemen have been deployed in and around Sannidhanam for security. The police force deployment at Sannidhanam is under the leadership of Sabarimala Special Officer B Krishnakumar and Assistant Special Officer R Vinod Kumar. A team consisting of 980 civil police officers, 110 SIs, ASIs, 30 CIs and 12 DySPs is responsible for security.

After completion of 10 days, new officers will take charge. Officers from Kerala Police’s Commando Section, Special Branch, Wireless Cell and Bomb Detection Squad are serving.

As the number of pilgrims increases, there will be an increase in the number of policemen on duty in the coming days. Apart from all this, 76 CCTV cameras have also been installed in Sannidhanam as part of security surveillance. A temporary police station has also been opened at Sannidhanam, Nilakkal and Vadasserikkara.

Thiruvananthapuram:  State Police Chief Anilkanth has issued an order including necessary guidelines for the implementation of a lane traffic system on the Cherthala-Walayar National Highway. The action is on the recommendation of the Petition Committee of the Legislative Assembly, which met to study the lane traffic system.

All district police chiefs should take steps to convince drivers of heavy vehicles including trucks at check posts and toll booths of the need to strictly follow the lane traffic system. The campaign will be launched to convince commuters and drivers about the practicality and necessity of the lane traffic system. District police chiefs will supervise this.

The district police chiefs will take action to convene the meeting of the district road safety council this month itself. South and North SPs in charge of traffic will attend the meetings. The meeting will formulate district-level plans to prevent lane-driving violations.

It has been suggested that vehicles should not be stopped for enforcement of the law. Video cameras, dash cams, and body-worn cameras will be used instead. Number plate recognition cameras will also be used where they are available. It is also suggested that vehicle inspection should not be difficult for the public.

Thiruvananthapuram: Revenue Department Minister K. Rajan has ordered an investigation based on a newspaper report that certificates including income certificates issued by the Revenue Department are being forged.

The Revenue Secretariat meeting presided over by the Minister today will seriously discuss the matter and a team comprising the Assistant Commissioner of Land Revenue in charge of IT and a Tehsildar rank officer headed by Joint Secretary of the Revenue Department J Biju will conduct the investigation.

Preliminary investigation has revealed that such fake certificates are being obtained through the recognized Janasevana Kendras. The minister has ordered a further investigation and submitted the report within 2 weeks.

Kochi: High Court rejected the eligibility of Priya Varghese. High Court verdict that she is not eligible for the post of Associate Professor. Priya’s first rank list should be rechecked. The High Court said further action should be taken only after re-examination. At the same time, the petitioner Prof. Joseph Skaria responded that he was happy with the verdict and the victory of the fight. Priya Varghese also said that she respects the High Court verdict.

The high court judgment observed that none of the services claimed by Priya Varghese like research period, NSS, coordinator, student director, etc. would constitute teaching experience. The university should re-examine whether Priya Varghese is eligible. The rank list should be rearranged. Only after this, was the court directed to take further action on the rank list.

Priya Varghese said that she respects the High Court verdict and will take further action after consulting legal experts.

Priya does not have enough teaching experience. The court also stated in the order that he has not worked in the post of professor for the required period. The court also judged that Priya Varghese’s qualifications were not academic. The court order criticized the scrutiny committee for not considering Priya’s teaching experience and the selection committee for appointing Priya with a low academic score.

Idukki: UDF hartal on November 28 in Idukki. The hartal has raised building bans, buffer zones, and land issues. The hartal is on the day when Minister P Rajeev is visiting Idukki.

The hartal is from 6 am to 6 pm. Necessary services like milk, newspaper, hospital and Sabarimala pilgrims have been exempted from the hartal.

The strike committee demanded that the Minister be prepared to withdraw the orders of the Secretaries of the Revenue and Local Self-Government Department prohibiting the granting of permission for building construction. The strike committee said that they will not allow any attempt to make a fool of the people of Idukki.