Palakkad: Another arrested in Palakkad RSS volunteer Renjith murder case. The accused, who was directly involved in the murder, was arrested. With this, all the five persons who were directly involved in the murder were arrested. Police have not released the name and other details of the accused as an identification parade are required.
28 More POCSO court to the state
Thiruvananthapuram: The Cabinet also approved the setting up of 28 Additional Fast Track Special Courts in the state for expeditious disposal of cases and rape cases registered under the POCSO Act. With this, there will be 56 fast-track special courts to deal with POSCO cases alone.
The existing fast track special (POSCO) courts in the 14 districts will be allotted posts as and when the courts begin, following the staffing pattern and legal system. Each of the posts of District Judge, Senior Clerk, and Bench Clerk will be created. Confidential Assistant, Computer Assistant / LD Each of the posts of Typist and two posts of Office Attendant will be created on a contract basis.
The crime branch wants Dileep’s phones to be checked in the forensic lab
Kochi: The crime branch wants Dileep’s phones to be checked in the forensic lab. The Crime Branch filed an application in the Aluva Judicial First Class Magistrate’s Court seeking the same. The Crime Branch informed the court that a voice check was required. The High Court had yesterday directed the lower court to decide to whom the phones should be handed over. The application has been filed accordingly.
The crime branch has requested six phones.
Crybranch wants these phones to be tested at the Thiruvananthapuram Forensic Lab. At the same time, it is known that the respondent is opposed to testing the phones in a lab under the state government. Consideration of Dileep’s anticipatory bail has been postponed till tomorrow. Defendants were instructed to give the court the phone unlock pattern. The prosecution also demanded that Dileep’s other phones be produced.
Commercial cylinder prices fall in the state; No change in the price of a cooking gas cylinder
Kochi: The price of the commercial cylinder has come down in the state. The price of a cooking gas cylinder used at home has not changed. The new rate is Rs 1902. The price of a commercial cylinder has come down by Rs 101 in Kochi.
In early January, the price of a commercial cylinder was lower. At that time the price was reduced by Rs. 101 per 19 kg LPG cylinder. In January, prices fell by 102.50 against December 1. With this, the price of a commercial cylinder in Kochi was Rs 1994.
Union Budget 2022; 400 Vande Bharat trains to be introduced: FM
New Delhi: India’s 75th General Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. During the presentation of the budget for the financial year 2022-23 in Parliament she said that the country is ready to face the covid challenge. The farmers will be given Kisan drones. A support price of Rs 2. 37 lakh will be given to the farmers. The Parvat Mala project will be launched in the hilly transport sector. The main promise in this budget is 400 new Vande Bharat trains. Five river integration projects have also been announced. The development of 25000 km of National Highways has also been announced. She also said that steps would be taken to privatize LIC.
The budget presentation began by referring to the crisis created by covid.
The minister said the country was ready to face the challenges of covid. The main goal of the government is housing, water, and energy for all. The economy of the country is improving. She said India’s growth was better than other countries. Atmanirbhar will give main importance to Bharat. This fiscal year will see a growth of 9.2 percent. She said the budget was a development document for the next 25 years.
The presentation comes after the budget was approved by the Union Cabinet. This is the fourth time Nirmala Sitharaman has performed a public budget.
Piracy case; Rome court also acquitted the Italian sailors
Rome: A court in Rome has acquitted the Italian sailors accused of the shooting death of two fishermen off the coast of Kerala. Sailors Salvatore Giron and Massimiliano Latorre were released. The apex court had quashed the case against the sailors after awarding them Rs.10 crore in damages but had asked the Italian government to continue criminal proceedings against the sailors. The apex court said India would provide the necessary evidence. The case is being reassigned to another court in Rome.
A judge in Rome on Monday ruled that the murder charge against them was baseless and dropped the case. The prosecution argued that there was no evidence against the sailors and therefore no trial was required. The court upheld the case. Italy’s defense minister has also issued a statement welcoming the court’s action.
The sailors were assigned to protect the oil tanker Enrica Lexi from pirates. The incident took place on February 15, 2012. Jalastin from Kollam and Ajesh Binki from Tamil Nadu were shot dead by fishermen on the St. Anthony boat. The incident took place at sea near Alappuzha within Indian waters. At Lakshadweep, the Coast Guard intercepted the Enrica Lexi and arrested the sailors after they were brought to the Kochi port by the Kerala Police. They were charged with murder.
The case was settled out of court in April 2021, after a long legal battle. Out of `10 crore,` 4 crores was given to the families of the deceased fishermen and `2 crores to the owner of St. Anthony’s boat.
Quarantine is not mandatory for expatriates coming home for short vacations
Thiruvananthapuram: Health Minister Veena George has said that the spread of the third wave in the state has reduced by 16 percent. Quarantine is not mandatory for expatriates coming home for short leave but they should be inspected as per the central directives. Health Minister Veena George told the media that health workers need to ensure safety standards, such as the N95 mask and PP kit.
The Registrar General should hand over Dileep’s six phones to the Aluva court today: High Court
Kochi: The High Court has directed the Registrar General to hand over six phones of actor Dileep to the Aluva court today in connection with the attack on the actress and the attempt to endanger the investigating officers. The High Court has directed the Registrar General to hand over six phones of actor Dileep to the Aluva court today. Dileep had objected to the court’s statement that the phones were being handed over to the DGP and asked the court not to do so.
Meanwhile, the Aluva Magistrate may decide whether to hand over the phones to the inquiry team. Dileep will give the court the pattern of unlocking the phone. The prosecution also demanded that Dileep’s other phones be produced. While considering the petition, the court said that there was a growing opinion that special consideration was being given to the accused and this could not be encouraged. The court also said that the other accused would appear in court tomorrow seeking the same consideration. Consideration of Dileep’s anticipatory bail has been postponed to another day. The case will be heard again at 1.45 pm the next day.
Restrictions imposed on Sunday will continue; Permission for essential services only
Thiruvananthapuram: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan suggested at the covid review meeting that the restrictions including lockdown will continue in the situation of covid disease spread in the state. Although covid is positive for those with serious illness, strict action will be taken if treatment is denied. Applies to all government and private hospitals in the state.
Only essential services will be allowed on Sunday, February 6th. The CM said that there was a slight decline in the spread of covid in the state. In the first phase, the spread of covid increased but decreased in Thiruvananthapuram, Wayanad and Kasaragod districts. The situation is under control in terms of the number of people admitted to hospitals and ICUs.
District-wise restrictions on A, B and C categories will continue. The second dose vaccination in the state is 84 percent complete and the pediatric vaccination is 71 percent complete. The Chief Minister directed the Health Department to expedite the vaccination. Of the 45,000 applications received for covid death financial assistance, 40,410 were granted financial assistance. About 11 lakh people are currently active in covid control activities.
MediaOne’s broadcast rights were blocked; The High Court stayed the proceedings
Kochi: The high court stayed the action of the central government in blocking the broadcasting rights of the Media One channel. The High Court stayed the proceedings for two days. Meanwhile, MediaOne resumed broadcasting. The case is set to be heard on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the court sought an explanation from the central government on MediaOne’s plea. The CPI (M) state secretariat has condemned the Centre’s move to coerce the media.
This morning, the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting banned the broadcast of the Media One channel. The central government explained that the move was for security reasons. The central government did not disclose the details of the decision to suspend the transmission to the channel. This is the second time the channel has been banned by the central government.
Media One has approached the High Court alleging that it is an encroachment on media freedom. A single bench headed by Justice N Nagaresh stayed the proceedings of the Central Government for two days.
