Kochi: The Central government has repeatedly told the high court that the Silver Line project has not been sanctioned.  The Center has given in-principle approval only for the initial activities of the project.

 The DPR transmitted by K-Rail is incomplete.  The technical details of the project were not in the DPR.  The Central Government informed the High Court that it has been asked to hand over these.

 The Center has responded to various petitions against the Silverline Survey.  The social impact study for Silverline has not been approved.

 The Center also said that it had not asked the government to install stakes in the name of the survey.  The Union Finance Ministry also told the court that it had not given financial approval for the Silverline project.

Thiruvananthapuram: The Central Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rains in Kerala for the next five days. Rainfall is due to the influence of monsoon winds blowing from the Arabian Sea to the coast of Kerala.

 Yellow alert has been declared in 11 districts today. The yellow alert has been issued except for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam and Palakkad districts. The Central Meteorological Department has forecast isolated heavy showers today and tomorrow.

Kozhikode: The father of Adila Nasrin, who had complained that her girlfriend had been abducted by her family, has been arrested by the police. Binanipuram police have arrested Adila’s father Muhammedali, for allegedly assaulting her.
 He was later released on bail. Adila had complained to the police alleging that her partner Fathima Noora, was abducted by her relatives. A habeas corpus petition was filed by Adila in Court after the police failed to take action. Following the petition, the High Court allowed the girls to live together. 

Pathanamthitta: Ramla Beevi murder accused sentenced to life imprisonment. Mohammad Shihab was sentenced to life imprisonment for murder and robbery at the Mautannan Purayidathil of Kumbazha Kulasekharapetta. The verdict was passed by Pathanamthitta Additional Sessions Court No. 4 Judge PP Pooja. Ramla Beevi, 42, was killed on March 11, 2013 in Younus Manzil, west of Pazhakulam.

The punishment is life imprisonment and a fine of Rs 25,000 under IPC 302, seven years imprisonment under IPC 397 and 454, and a fine of Rs 10,000 each. When he refused, he stabbed him in the neck and stole the jewelry.

Kochi: Actor and producer Vijay Babu, who went into hiding abroad while the investigation into the case of sexual harassment of the actress is progressing, has returned to Kerala. He arrived at the Kochi airport at 9 am today. Vijay Babu will return a month after being granted interim anticipatory bail. He is expected to appear at the South police station.

Vijay Babu will be questioned and released as his arrest has been stayed till the next hearing. Arrests from the airport were prohibited.