Thiruvananthapuram: The Central Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rains in 12 districts from tomorrow. So the Orange Alert was declared on Wednesday and Thursday.
Wednesday – Thiruvananthapuram, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad and Kannur districts and on Thursday, the orange alert has been declared in the following districts- Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Alappuzha, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad. Isolated showers are forecast. The Meteorological Department has forecast very heavy rainfall of 115.6 mm to 204.4 mm in 24 hours.
The Central Water Commission has issued an orange alert on three rivers in Kerala. Orange alert has been issued in Kollam Kalladayar, Pathanamthitta Achankovilar and Thiruvananthapuram Karamanayar.
Meanwhile, the three gates of the Idukki dam on Periyar River were opened by the local authorities in Kerala to ease the pressure on the structure in the wake of heavy rainfall in the southern state.
Thiruvananthapuram: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that those living in hilly areas and river banks should be extremely careful. The Central Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rains in the state from Wednesday, October 20 to Saturday, October 23.
With the end of the major monsoon season, the risk of landslides, and river overflows is very high. Extreme levels of rainfall over a short period can be dangerous. Within a few hours, the risk of major accidents is high. Therefore, the Disaster Management Authority (DMA) has issued a stern directive to remain vigilant in hilly areas and river banks till the current situation returns to normal. Expert teams from the GSI and the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) have recommended that those living in uninhabitable houses must be relocated to safer camps until the warning expires. It was also suggested that those living in dangerous conditions along the river banks should be relocated until the flow of the rivers returns to normal.
Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government has extended a helping hand to Kerala during the monsoon. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has announced that Rs. 1 crore will be donated from the DMK Charitable Trust to the Kerala Chief Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund.
With our brothers in Kerala who are suffering from heavy rains and floods. We can help them by embracing this humanity, ”Stalin tweeted.
New Delhi: The death toll in three days of heavy rains in Uttarakhand has risen to 16. Three Nepalese nationals living in tents in the Pauri district have been reported killed in a landslide. A red alert was declared in Uttarakhand yesterday. The state government has advised people not to come to the state until the situation calms down.
The state government has said that no one should come to the state for tourism. The government had yesterday transferred 2,000 pilgrims to safer places. The Met Office has forecast heavy rains in South Bengal and western Uttar Pradesh. The government has also asked those stranded on the roads to Nainital to return home.
Lucknow: Four more arrested in connection with the murder of a farmer in Lakhimpur Kheri in Uttar Pradesh. BJP workers Sumit Jaiswal, Shishipal, Nandan Singh Bisht, and Satyaprakash were arrested. Bullets and a gun were seized from the hand of the arrested Satyaprakash.
With this, the number of people arrested in the case, including Union Minister Ajay Mishra’s son Ashish Mishra, has increased to ten. Six others, including Ashish Mishra, were remanded in police custody on Monday. On October 3, four farmers were killed when Ashish Mishra’s SUV crashed.
Thiruvananthapuram: It has been months since theaters open in the state. All the theaters and multiplexes closed by covid in the wake of the second wave will reopen on the 25th of this month. The crucial decision was taken today at a meeting of theater owners. Talks will be held with the theater owners and the government on the 22nd ahead of the opening of the theater.
Earlier, the government had permitted 25 theaters to open. But the theater owners had put forward some demands, including taxes. The owners demanded that the KSEB Fixed Deposit Theater be exempted from non-operational months, that the building tax be waived, and that the entertainment tax be waived. Despite some confusion, the meeting decided to reopen the theaters as per the government’s instructions.
Theaters are set to open six months later. The decision is a relief to the filmmakers, audiences, and theater staff alike who are waiting for the movies to be boxed in. At the same time, those who come to the theater and the staff are required to take 2 doses of the vaccine.
National, 18 th October, 2021: Gearing up for the auspicious occasion of Diwali, Kalyan Jewellers, one of India’s most-trusted and leading jewellery brands, has launched the stunning Vedha collection – a line of handcrafted, heritage gold jewellery accentuated with opulent precious and semi-precious stones. These delicately crafted jewellery pieces exude an essence of old-world charm, with a tinge of the new-age style, to create a design aesthetic that is sure to stay in vogue.
Vedha is perfect for the woman of today, who even when in charge of her own agency, proudly embraces traditions, preserves her cultural heritage and invests in luxurious future heirlooms. The collection combines heritage designs with contemporary-cut precious stones like rubies, emeralds, sapphires, uncut diamonds and more. With over a 100 unique designs spread across long haars, necklaces, bangles, earrings and rings, Vedha from Kalyan Jewellers will bring home prosperity, positivity and happiness, this festive season.
Talking about the launch of the Vedha Collection, Mr. Ramesh Kalyanaraman, Executive Director – Kalyan Jewellers said, “We are extremely delighted to present our customers with the Vedha Collection, which is another unique brand that we are adding to our range of jewellery offerings. The timeless designs from the Vedha Collection beautifully translate India’s tryst with colours through shimmering gemstones, and designs that draw inspiration from enduring jewellery traditions of our land. With this collection, we aim to offer our customers a unique way to wear and celebrate India’s rich craftsmanship legacy, and we could not think of a better occasion than Diwali, the festival of lights and new beginnings, to launch Vedha.”
In a bid to make this festive season shine brighter for customers across India, Kalyan Jewellers has announced its Diwali offers, which includes up to 25% cashback on VA for gold jewellery, with VA starting as low as Rs 199/-. On diamond jewellery up to 25% cashback and on precious stone/ uncut jewellery up to 20% cashback will be applicable on stone charges. Customers can also avail gold rate protection by paying 10% advance on their intended purchase value. These offers are valid until 30 th November, 2021* at Kalyan Jewellers showrooms across India.
The all-new Vedha will compliment Kalyan Jewellers’ existing collections, which include Muhurat, the bridal jewellery line curated from across India along with popular house brands such as Tejasvi (Polki jewellery), Mudhra (handcrafted antique jewellery), Nimah (Temple jewellery) and Rang (precious stones jewellery). The company’s product designs also include a varied range of diamond jewellery as part of Glo (dancing diamonds), Ziah (Solitaire like diamond jewellery), Anokhi (uncut diamonds), Apoorva (diamonds for special occasions), Antara (wedding diamonds) and Hera (daily wear diamonds) collections.
Kalyan Jewellers draws from a product portfolio of over one lakh contemporary and traditional designs and offers selections for everyday as well as bridal wear and festive occasions at 147 showrooms in India and Middle East.
Customers can also avail the benefits of Kalyan’s 4-Level Assurance Certification on gold jewellery. While jewellery retailed at Kalyan Jewellers goes through multiple purity tests and are all BIS hallmarked, the 4-level assurance certificate promises customers payment on the value of purity mentioned in the invoice during exchange or resale. The certification also ensures free lifetime maintenance of ornaments at any Kalyan Jewellers’ showroom in the country.
The decision was taken to raise the shutters of the Idukki dam at 11 am tomorrow due to strong water flow. The two shutters are raised 50 cm apart. 64 families will be relocated. Minister Roshi Augustine said that the decision to raise the shutters of the Idukki Dam was taken at 11 am tomorrow based on previous experience.
A red alert was declared at Idukki Dam at 6 pm today. The district administration has issued a vigilance order to the residents near the Idukki dam. The shutters are raised 3 cm and 100 cum of water flows out. One lakh of water will flow out every second. The water level will reach the upper rule curve at 7 am at present. The District Collector was directed to make adequate preparations.
Thiruvananthapuram: Due to heavy rains, the Kerala Public Service Commission has postponed the degree level examinations scheduled to be held on October 21 and 23, 2021.
The Assistant Engineer Examination to be held on October 21 this month and the Graduation Level First Level Preliminary Examination scheduled to be held on October 23 have been postponed. However, there is no change in the second phase of the preliminary examination which will be held on the 30th. Updated exam dates will be announced later.
Pathanamthitta: A precautionary measure has been issued on the banks of Pamba in case two shutters of the Kakki dam are opened. Extreme levels of flood danger were announced in Pamba, Ranni, Aranmula, and Chengannur areas soon. The water level in Pamba is likely to rise by up to 10 cm, the district collector said.
Devotees are not allowed to enter Sabarimala for the Thulam puja as the water level in Pamba is dangerously high. The decision comes in the wake of warnings that heavy rains will continue in the state in the coming days.
Under the current circumstances, the Devaswom Board has requested the return of Ayyappa devotees who have been waiting at various centers in the state for Sabarimala darshan.
