Chandigarh: The main accused in the murder case of Punjab singer Sidhu Musewala has been arrested. He was taken into custody by the police from Uttarakhand while he was hiding among the pilgrims. He was arrested during a joint operation by Punjab Police and Uttarakhand Police. His name and other details were not disclosed. Meanwhile, the Punjab government has announced a judicial inquiry into the incident.
Sidhu was shot dead in Mansa, Jawaharlal Nehru Punjab. Sidhu and his friends were traveling in a car when an unidentified group opened fire on them. Three people, including Sidhu, were seriously injured in the shooting.
Punjabi singer Sidhu Musewala’s murder case: Main accused held
Thrikkakara by-election: Six postal votes and 83 service votes allotted for this time
Kochi: Six postal votes were allotted for the Thrikkakara by-election this time. Postal votes are allotted to officials who are directly involved in the election process. None of the allotted votes have been returned so far.
Electronically Transmitted Postal Ballot (ETPB) or Service Votes are issued to officers serving in the Armed Forces and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The constituency has been allotted 83 service votes in connection with the by-elections. Of these, three votes were returned. Postal and service votes received until 7.59 am on June 3, the counting day, will be considered for counting.
Ink Attack on farmer leader Rakesh Tikait in Bangalore
Bangalore: Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait was attacked while attending a meeting in Bengaluru. The attack took place while attending a meeting of the Karnataka Rajya Raita Sangham this morning. Rakesh was inked by a young man who was present at the meeting after chanting slogans in favor of the central government. It was then reported that the meeting was disrupted after the incident.
More than 30 people were injured when a KSRTC bus collided with a tourist bus in Kollam
Kollam: More than 30 people were injured when a KSRTC bus collided with a tourist bus at Madathara, Kollam. The injured were admitted to Kadakkal Taluk Hospital and Kollam Govt. Medical College. Three people were reported seriously injured. The accident happened around 7.30 pm. Locals along with Chitara police and fire brigade are also on the rescue.
Actor Asif Ali was injured during the shooting of the movie
Thiruvananthapuram: Actor Asif Ali was injured while shooting a movie. The leg was injured. Asif Ali was admitted to the hospital with injuries.
The actor injured his leg during the climax shooting of the movie ‘A Ranjith Cinema’ which is being shot in Thiruvananthapuram. Asif Ali was rushed to a nearby hospital with serious injuries.
The final schedule of the film directed by newcomer Nishant Satu was in progress in Thiruvananthapuram. The film also stars Saiju Kurup, Anson Paul, Namitha Pramod, Jewel Mary, Aju Varghese, and Ranji Panicker.
Vishu Bumper Lottery: Kanyakumari natives bagged first prize
Thiruvananthapuram: The first prize of the Vishu bumper was won by the people of Kanyakumari. The prize money is Rs.10 crore. The prize ticket drawn by Dr. Pradeep Kumar and his cousin N Ramesh from Kanyakumari. The two arrived at the lottery office today with lottery tickets. The lottery was drawn on the morning of the 15th of this month when Pradeep Kumar arrived at the Thiruvananthapuram airport to call Ramesan’s relative who had come from abroad. Pradeep is a doctor in the Tamil Nadu Health Department. The doctor said he knew about the gift two days later. They will get Rs 6 crore 16 lakh after tax. In last Sunday’s lottery, the first prize of Rs 10 crore was won by OA 727990. The tickets were sold by Kairali Agency in Thiruvananthapuram.
Rain; Yellow alert in eight districts
Thiruvananthapuram: The Central Meteorological Department has warned of widespread rains in the state. Yellow alert has been declared in eight districts today. The yellow alert was issued in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki and Thrissur districts.
The Central Meteorological Department has warned of isolated thunderstorms in Kerala till June 1. Rain is expected in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam and Idukki districts tomorrow. The yellow alert issued in Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram and Kozhikode districts on Tuesday and in Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod districts on Wednesday.
The government has issued revised Guidance to kill wild boar
Thiruvananthapuram: The government has issued revised guidelines for killing wild boar. The order issued by the forest department states that the wild boar, which is endangering life and property in populated areas, can be killed by appropriate means. Permission is granted by the Panchayat President, the Municipality Chairman, and the Corporation Mayor. They will be appointed as Honorary Wildlife Warden and the Secretaries of the three locations as authorized officers.
Do not kill by the use of poison, explosives, or electric shock. At the request of the public, the Honorary Wildlife Warden and authorized officer may issue an order stating the reason for killing the wild boar by self-hunting or by someone else.
Ensure that human life, property, livestock, and other wildlife are not harmed during the killing. The body must be cultured scientifically. The details of the killers and cremated bodies should be kept in the register prepared by the local bodies. The services of public awareness committees can be used to kill and bury the wild boar.
Chief Wildlife authorized the transfer of power to kill and exterminate wild boar to the Honorary Wildlife Warden and authorized officers. The guidelines will take effect as soon as the Chief Wildlife Warden issues an order.
West Nile fever confirmed in Thrissur
Thrissur: Outbreak of West Nile Fever has been confirmed in Thrissur. The disease was confirmed by Asharikkad in Thrissur Panancherry panchayath. The patient is being treated at the Govt Medical College Hospital.
West Nile fever can be fatal. Culex is an infectious disease transmitted by mosquitoes. No drug or vaccine has been found for this. The review meeting was convened in the panchayat under the leadership of the panchayat and the health department. Due to the emergency situation, it was decided to observe Dry Day today in Maraikkal ward.
Symptoms appear two weeks after the mosquito bite. Symptoms include fever, headache, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. However, up to 80% of people who are bitten by a mosquito have no symptoms at all. This disease, which severely affects the brain, can also lead to paralysis, epilepsy and amnesia.
More than 30 people died in the stampede during the food ceremony
Abuja, Nigeria: More than 30 people were killed in a stampede during a food distribution program at a mosque in southern Nigeria on Saturday. Police said 31 people were killed in the stampede. The dead included children. The injured were rushed to nearby hospitals, police said. Nigeria has witnessed several fatalities in recent years over food distribution.
According to a recent World Bank report, four out of 10 Nigerians are living in abject poverty, despite their oil wealth. Several global agencies have warned that food insecurity in Africa could worsen as the Ukraine crisis raises food and fuel prices across the continent.
