Thiruvananthapuram: Transport Minister Antony Raju has said that vehicles registered in the name of persons with disabilities will be exempted from tax.

The tax exemption is for vehicles costing up to Rs 7 lakh for persons with disabilities such as autism, cerebral palsy, multiple disability and mental retardation.

The benefit will be available to those who have been recommended by the Government Sector Medical Board 40% Disability. They are also provided with benefits for the physically challenged. The minister said the decision was based on the view that the protection of the disabled is the responsibility of the entire society.

Kochi: Police are investigating a rape case against actor and producer Vijay Babu. Police said more information could not be released at this time and that more information would be released only after the investigation is completed. A case has been registered against Vijay Babu for revealing the name of the victim on Facebook Live.
The complainant is a movie star. The actress had lodged a complaint with the police on the 22nd of this month. The lawsuit alleges rape and aggravated assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. He was allegedly raped several times at his flat in Kochi after promising to give hera chance in the film. There is a possibility of arresting Vijay Babu in the case. Meanwhile  Vijay Babu explained that he was the victim in this case

Explanation by Vijay Babu

Vijay Babu said that he had evidence against the accused and that he was the victim. Vijay Babu said that he will take up the case directly.
Vijay Babu said that the victim should be scared only if he has done something wrong, including revealing the name of the complainant.

Thiruvananthapuram: The health department has made the mask mandatory again in the state. The move comes against the backdrop of rising covid cases in the country. Failure to wear the mask will result in a fine. The mask was made mandatory in public places and workplaces by order of the Chief Secretary.

The Prime Minister had today convened a review meeting with the Chief Ministers of the states in the wake of rising covid cases. In the absence of the Chief Minister, Health Minister Veena George attended the review meeting.

Thiruvananthapuram: Health and Child Development Minister Veena George has directed the Director, Women and Child Development to ensure the safety of Anganwadi buildings in the state. The Director, Women and Child Development Department has directed the Program Officers and CDPOs to produce the fitness certificates of all the Anganwadis within 10 days. If the existing building is not safe, another building will be found immediately and the anganwadis will be relocated there.

Kottayam ICH will provide free treatment to a three-and-a-half-year-old boy who was injured in the collapse of the Anganwadi building in Vaikom, the health minister said. In addition, Rs 1 lakh will be allotted as emergency financial assistance to the child. The ICDS superintendent responsible for the incident in which a three-and-a-half-year-old boy was injured when the Anganwadi building collapsed has been suspended from service. Steps were also taken to seek clarification from the District Women and Child Development Officer, Program Officer and Child Development Project Officer.