Thiruvananthapuram: The Transport Commissioner has directed to cancel the driving license of those who attach a camera to their helmet while driving a two-wheeler for three months.

A fine of Rs.1000 will also be levied. The action is taken in the background of accidents caused by the use of cameras attached to helmets while driving.

It is against the law to modify the helmet. The camera is attached by piercing the outer side of the helmet. This will destroy the safety of the helmet shield. The helmet design is designed to slide when falling on the floor for safety.

This goes away when the camera stand is attached. All components of the helmet, including the chinstrap and inner cushion, must meet the specified standards. Altering it is also illegal. All two-wheeler riders above the age of four are required to wear a safety helmet.

Thiruvananthapuram: Minister V Sivankutty said that it is enough to present the SSLC book instead of a community certificate in connection with Plus One admission. The Minister’s proposal is in the context of rains in the state. The minister informed that this proposal is because the government officials including village officers have more workload due to the rains and it is difficult for the applicants to reach them.
Those who are in the CBSE stream will need to self-attest along with a gazetted officer’s attestation. A release certificate can also be produced. He said that the community certificate should be produced later.

Thiruvananthapuram:  Central Kerala and northern districts are likely to receive widespread moderate rain today. The Meteorological department has declared a yellow alert in eight districts.

Kottayam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasargod districts are under a rain warning. Low pressure has formed near the Odisha-Bengal coast which may lead to continuous rains. The Meteorological Department has also informed that there is a possibility of widespread rain in the state till the 10th.

Landslides are likely in areas that have received heavy rainfall. Caution should be maintained in hilly areas. Flows in rivers will be strong as rain continues in the forest and hills and limited release of water from dams. Do not enter water bodies.

From July 31 to August 6, 41 houses were completely destroyed and 411 partially collapsed in the state. Kannur had more houses completely destroyed – 19. 3708 hectares of crops were destroyed in the state. 92 crore loss. Thiruvananthapuram has suffered the most crop damage. 128.9 hectares. 169 hectares were destroyed in Alappuzha and 82.64 hectares in Idukki.

14,723 people live in 378 camps. The landslide occurred in Kundala Estate Pudukadi Division on Munnar-Vattavada road. No casualty. Three shops, two roadside auto-rickshaws, a Vinayaka temple and a water tank were destroyed. Rain has reduced in Kottayam. A man went missing after his boat overturned in Elikat Colony near Kojancherry.

13 families in Panur Narikotumala, which is threatened by landslides in Kannur, have been relocated. Kuttanad and Upper Kuttanad regions are worried as the inflow of easterly water continues in Alappuzha.

Thiruvananthapuram: Union Health Ministry directed the state that the Onam celebrations should be in a controlled manner. The Ministry of Health has sent a letter to states including Kerala regarding the proposal. The celebrations in the coming months should also be strictly controlled. The Ministry of Health has informed the state that action is necessary to control the spread of covid.

The daily increase of covid in Kerala continues unchanged for a month. In this regard, letters have been sent to seven states. The center has also pointed out that the positivity rate is above ten percent in five districts in Kerala.

The criticism of the Center has pointed out the decrease in the number of tests in the period between August 4 and 28 in 10 districts of the state. The Center also estimates that the inspection has decreased in thirteen districts. The Center also points out that 7.8 percent of the weekly cases in the country are in Kerala.

Thiruvananthapuram: The State Pollution Control Board has published a list of banned plastic items and alternatives. With this, the dispute between the traders and the officials of the local bodies has been resolved due to the plastic ban. The use of plastic containers for packing food items and covers for wrapping food items above 50 microns is allowed. The dispute regarding these two plastic products has been going on for some time.

A central decision banning single-use plastics below 50 microns came into effect on July 1. Since the introduction of the ban, the health department officials of the local bodies have been inspecting the business establishments and imposing fines on various criteria. Following this, the All Kerala Disposable Dealers Association approached the board.

As per the board’s list, the following are the banned plastics:-

Plastic shopping bag, plastic carry bag, plastic or plastic coated paper to glass, plastic-coated paper plate, plastic straw, plastic coated paper leaf, plastic spoon
Plates, cups, and decorative items made of thermocol, and plastic garbage bags (hospital use).

Prohibited plastics include candy sticks, earbuds with plastic sticks, balloon with plastic sticks, invitation cards wrapped in plastic, cigarette packet, sweet box, drinking water packed in bottles less than 500 ml, non-branded plastic juice packets, PVC flex material, and cloth with plastic cover.

Plastics recommended in the list instead are Compostable carry bags, cloth bags, paper bags Polylactic acid (PLA) coated paper cups Paper plates Paper straws Plastic containers Wooden spoons, steel spoons Compostable garbage bags Cover above 50 microns for packing groceries and snacks.

Thiruvananthapuram: In the face of a slight increase in covid in the state, the government has again issued an order wearing masks mandatory. The health department has issued a notification wearing masks and sanitizers is mandatory for six months.
Everyone must wear a mask in public, at work, in all places accessible to the public, in social gatherings, and vehicles. Sanitizer should be provided by operators of establishments, shops, and theatres. To be provided by the organizers at the functions. The new order was issued by the principal secretary of the health department, Tinku Biswal.

Idukki: A red alert was announced at the Idukki Dam as the water level rose. A red alert was announced in the morning as part of the first phase of the Idukki dam’s spillway to release excess water. Officials told people on both sides of Periyar to be cautious.

Meanwhile, despite the opening of 10 spillway shutters, the water level in Mullaperiyar is still high as rain continues in the catchment area. According to the latest information, the water level in Mullaperiyar has reached 138.05 feet. The inflow of water into the dam is strong following the rains in the catchment areas. If the water level rises exponentially, more shutters will be raised and excess water will flow into the Periyar. If the water in the Mullaperiyar dam is full, the water level will rise again. Rainfall in the catchment area is also a concern.

Meanwhile, the water level in the Chalakudy river has started to decrease as the rainfall in the catchment area has decreased. Currently, the water level in the river has reached 6.90 meters below the warning level. The release of water from Peringalkuthu Dam has reduced. Only 8500 cusecs of water reaches Peringalkum from Parambikulam and Thunakadav.