New Delhi: Fuel prices have risen in the country today. Petrol price was hiked by 87 paise per liter and diesel by 84 paise. With this, the price of diesel has crossed Rs 100 in the state. In Thiruvananthapuram, diesel costs Rs 100 and 14 paise. Petrol price has been hiked by Rs 7 in 11 days. Diesel price has been hiked by Rs 6 and 74 paise. Diesel crossed 100 in October last year.
SSLC exams Begins; There will be 43,803 candidates in the districts
Thiruvananthapuram: This year’s SSLC exams will start today (March 31). There are 43,803 candidates appearing for the examination in the district. Of these, 43,743 are regular students and 60 are private registrants.
Vadakara Education District has the highest number of candidates appearing for the examinations. A total of 15,654 candidates are appearing for the exams at 62 centers. In the Thamarassery education district, 15,423 candidates will appear for the examination in 60 centers, and in Kozhikode 12,726 candidates will appear for the examination at 65 centers.
The theory exams will end on April 29. The IT launch will take place from May 3 to 10. Practical examination.
Auto minimum charge Rs 30; Taxi and bus fares have also been increased
Thiruvananthapuram: The state government has decided to increase auto, taxi, and bus fares. The LDF had recommended an increase in rates. Transport Minister Antony Raju told reporters that the minimum bus fare has been increased from Rs 8 to Rs 10.
The rate was later increased from 90 paise to one rupee for each kilometer. The minimum charge for an autorickshaw has been increased to Rs 30. At present, it is Rs 25. It can travel up to two kilometers on a minimum charge. It is currently one and a half kilometers. An additional charge of Rs 15 per km will be levied. At present, the rate is 12 rupees.
At present, the minimum charge for cars up to 1500 cc is Rs 175. It was raised to Rs. The minimum charge is up to 5 km. An additional charge of Rs 18 per km will be levied. At present, the rate is 15 rupees. The minimum charge for taxis above 1500 cc has been increased to Rs 225. At present, it was Rs 200. An additional charge of Rs 20 per km will be levied. At present, it is Rs. 17. The minister said there would be no change in the waiting charge and overnight surcharge.
The bus owners’ demand for an increase in student fares is justified. The minister said a committee would be appointed to look into the matter.
Chance of thundershowers in the state till April 3
Thiruvananthapuram: The Central Meteorological Department has warned of thunderstorms in the state till April 3.
The State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) has advised the public to be vigilant during this time as the risk of thunderstorms is high from 2 pm to 10 pm.
Avoid standing in open areas if you notice any signs of lightning. Windows and doors should be closed. The electrical connection of the appliances should be disconnected. Proximity to electrical equipment should be avoided. It is dangerous to sit on the terrace, on high ground, or on a tree branch during thunderstorms.
Do not go on the terrace or yard to pick up clothes during thunderstorms. Do not allow children to play in the open air or on the terrace from 2 pm to 10 pm. There will be no electric current in the body of the person struck by lightning. The victim should seek immediate medical attention.
Do not go fishing or bathe in the water. Motorists should stay inside the vehicle as it will be safe during thunderstorms. The State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) has warned people to avoid traveling in vehicles such as bicycles, bikes, and tractors.
Wages increased under the MGNREGA workers
Thiruvananthapuram: An agreement has been reached to renew the wages of the MGNREGA workers. There will be an increase of 20 rupees in wages.
In Kerala, with the increase in the daily wage from 291 rupees to 311 rupees. The notification issued by the Ministry of Rural Development contains the figures for the wage increase of the states.
The guaranteed wages have been revised in ten states, including Kerala, Haryana, and Goa. Manipur, Tripura and Mizoram saw no increase. There has been an increase of more than five percent in the existing wages.
Earlier, in Haryana alone, wages were above Rs 300. At present, the revised rate in Haryana is Rs 331. Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh have the lowest wages. The daily wage in both states is 204 rupees. In Bihar, it is Rs 210.
HSS and VHSE examinations started
Thiruvananthapuram: The second-year Higher Secondary and Vocational Higher Secondary examinations will begin today. The exam is till April 26. Higher Secondary Examinations are conducted at 2,005 centers inside and outside Kerala. All preparations for the examination have been completed.
A total of 4,33,325 students have registered for the exam. 2,005 Chief Superintendents, 4,015 Deputy Chief Superintendents, and 22,139 Invigilators have been appointed to conduct the examination.
There are 31,332 students appearing for the Vocational Higher Secondary examination at 389 centers, including 30,158 in the NSQF category and 1,174 in other categories.
The SSLC exam starts today and ends on April 29. A total of 4,27,407 students are appearing for the SSLC examination in the state this year.
Actress assault case: More people to be questioned
Kochi: The investigation team has moved to question more people in the case of attacking the actress. Accused Dileep is evading questioning by the investigating officers. That’s why we decided to call more people. Dileep is currently being questioned on the basis of crucial evidence in the case.
Director Balachandra Kumar, who made crucial revelations in the case, was summoned to the Aluva Police Club. Dileep was interrogated along with Balachandra Kumar. This is the first time that Balachandra Kumar and Dileep have been interrogated together.
Dileep was questioned from 11.30 am to 6.30 pm on Monday in connection with the attack on the actress. The interrogation began yesterday after the video footage of the interrogation was fully viewed. During questioning yesterday, Dileep said that he did not try to influence the witnesses in the case and did not know about Balachandra Kumar’s statement. Dileep claimed that he had not seen the attack on the actress.
Sully Deals accused released on bail
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has granted bail to the masterminds of the controversial Sully Deals mobile application. Accused Neeraj Bishnoi and Omkareshwar Thakur were granted bail in the case. The court said bail was granted on humanitarian grounds.
Bail is subject to strict conditions. The court instructed the defendants not to destroy the evidence and not to intimidate the complainants. The men were arrested in January in connection with the controversial Sully Deals app for selling Muslim women.
The accused also tried to create a group on Twitter to defame Muslim women. Following the app ‘Sully Deal’, the ‘Bully Bai’ app also launched a similar hate campaign against Muslim women.
Covid is not over; Two new Variant discovered in France
Paris: Two more variants of covid were discovered. It was in mid-February that the new covid variant, a combination of the covid variant Delta and the subspecies Omicron, was first discovered in France. This was followed by the discovery of two more variants.
All three variants are named XD, XF and XE. The XD and XF variants are a combination of the French Delta and BA1 variants. Of these, BA1 is the spike protein and the rest is the delta. XE is a combination of BA1 and BA2 variants. The British Health Safety Agency (UKHSA) has announced that studies are underway to determine the prevalence and severity of the variants.
Of these, X-Audi has been found to be the most pervasive. The presence of the X-Audi variant has been confirmed in countries such as Germany, the Netherlands, and Denmark. It contains the structural protein of delta.
Renowned virologist Tom Peacock said that studies show that XD may be a variant that has the ability to function differently than previous variants. He added that these variants are being monitored by those caught. Scientists at the University of Glasgow have suggested that covid 19 may have evolved in this way.
Actress assault case: High court rejects Pulsar Suni’s bail plea
Kochi: The High Court has rejected the bail plea of Pulsar Suni, the first accused in the actress assault case. The court ruled that bail could not be granted at the stage of further investigation into the case. Pulsar Suni claimed that there was a security threat in the jail. A bench of Justice PV Kunhikrishnan rejected the bail application.
Meanwhile, Dileep appeared for questioning on the second day of the case. Arrived at Aluva Police Club. Dileep is facing questions from the crime branch based on Balachandra Kumar’s statement. Dileep was questioned again three months after the probe was announced. It is reported that the interrogation is still going on based on the evidence collected during the last three months.
