Thiruvananthapuram: Health Minister Veena George has said that the Union Ministry of Health has updated the guidelines for international travelers. A 10-day quarantine was made mandatory for those coming from the UK. Passengers from South Africa, Brazil and Europe require a 7-day mandatory quarantine. All international passengers must undergo RTPCR inspection upon arrival at the airport. If the test is negative, 14 days of self-monitoring is required. Anyone with any symptoms should immediately contact RTPCR. In addition, the samples of those coming from the UK, South Africa, Brazil, Europe, the Middle East, Bangladesh, Botswana, China, Mauritius, New Zealand and Zimbabwe will be sent for genetic testing.
School opening; The first round of meetings ended with the organizations expressing their full support
The first phase of meetings convened by Public Education Minister V Sivankutty in connection with the opening of the school has come to an end. The meeting was held with DEO and AEO officials. Matters relating to teacher training and the conditions for conducting classes according to the covid norms were discussed. Consideration is being given to creating conditions for teaching children in nearby schools who do not have the infrastructure to start classes within the stipulated day.
In the last three or four days, Education Minister V Sivankutty has convened meetings of various organizations to circumcise the general public. The Department of Education is making extensive preparations for the opening of the school. The Department of Education is in the process of releasing a guideline in this regard on the fifth day.
Separate meetings of teachers’ unions, student unions, youth unions and trade unions were convened. These organizations expressed their full support for the opening of the school. Meetings of DDE, RDD and AD officials were also attended. At the meeting of the mayors and district panchayat presidents, the heads of the local bodies also assured their support. The meeting was also attended by APM Mohammad Haneesh IAS, Principal Secretary, Public Education and K Jeevanbabu IAS, Director, Public Education.
Drugs on Cruise: Sharukh Khan’s Son Aryan Khan arrested by NCB
Mumbai: Nine people, including Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan, has been arrested in connection with a drunken party on a luxury ship in Mumbai. He was arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) after 17 hours of questioning. The NCB has not confirmed the role of Aryan Khan in the drunken party. A preliminary investigation has revealed that accurate evidence has been obtained against Aryan Khan. National media reported that several illicit drugs, including cocaine, hashish, and MDMA, were seized from the ship.
The NCB inspected the Cordila Cruise, a luxury ship that was inaugurated two weeks ago. Based on the intelligence, NCB officials boarded the ship on Saturday disguised as passengers. The group was taken into custody during a party on the Mumbai coast. It is learned that the party had decided to board the ship from October two to four. It was organized as a musical event. It is learned that the event was planned by Fashion TV in association with a Delhi-based company.
A new tourist train is coming to the country
Delhi; A new tourist train is coming to the country. Indian Railways has come up with a new plan to further nurture the tourism sector as the expansion of Kovid has slowed down. The first phase of the tourist train, part of the central government’s Dekho Apna Desh project, will be implemented in five states.
The tourist train travels through the northeastern states of the country. The AC Dulux coach train is equipped with all modern facilities. Tourists can avail of the travel package which includes 15 days and 14 nights.
The journey starts from Delhi station and passes through the major northeastern countries of the country. It passes through Guwahati, Kaziranga, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, and Tripura. The trip will also include tourist destinations like Udaipur and Agartala Kohima
The journey will start from Delhi on November 26. Tourists can join the journey from Safdarjung, Kaziranga, Kanpur, Lucknow, Varanasi, and Patna.
The decision to open theaters in the state
Thiruvananthapuram: A decision has been taken to reopen the theaters which were closed after the lockdown in the state. The decision was taken at the covid review meeting convened by the Chief Minister to open the theaters from the 25th of this month. Admission is limited to 50% of the seats. It is also permitted to operate AC in theaters. Further exemptions were announced. The wedding can be attended by up to 50 people. The gram sabhas were allowed to join up to 50 people.
Movie theaters and indoor auditoriums will be open from October 25 with conditions. Admission is open to those who have received two doses of the vaccine, including workers who have received two doses of the vaccine. Allow 50 percent seating capacity.
Classes at all colleges and other training institutes will begin on October 18, including staff, teachers, and students who have received two doses of the vaccine. Covid Negative Certificate is not required for admission to various institutions within the State. Two-dose vaccination is sufficient.
Pre-metric hostels and model residential schools will be open from November 1, when other schools will open on the Bio Bubble model. This would be in line with what was allowed to start classes at other schools, including staff who received two doses of the vaccine. Up to 50 people will be allowed to attend weddings and funerals. Gramsabhas will be allowed to join from November 1, with a physical distance of up to 50 people.
Colleges, college hostels, and schools operating as CFLTC and CSLTC should be excluded. Volunteers can be found to replace those teachers who have been assigned to covid duty.
Chance of heavy rain until Wednesday; Yellow alert
Thiruvananthapuram: The Central Meteorological Department has warned of heavy rains in the state till Wednesday. Yellow Alert has been declared in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Ernakulam, Idukki, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod districts. Yellow alert for Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Malappuram, Kozhikode, and Wayanad districts tomorrow. Rains were forecast in eight districts on Monday and Tuesday.
The heavy rainfall in the state is due to the impact of the cyclone that formed off the coast of Tamil Nadu in the Bay of Bengal. Chance of thunderstorms. The State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) has directed the public to follow the lightning alert instructions. Fishing is not restricted along the Kerala-Karnataka-Lakshadweep coast.
Four killed in air ambulance crash
Abu Dhabi: Four people were killed when an air ambulance plane crashed while on duty in the UAE. Abu Dhabi police said two pilots, a doctor and a nurse were killed in the crash. The other pilots who lost their lives were pilot trainer Khamis Saeed al-Holi and Lieutenant pilot Nasser Mohammed al-Rashidi.
Abu Dhabi police said in an official tweet that Dr. Shahid Farooq Gholam and nurse Joel Qi Sakara Minto, who were on duty on the plane, were also killed. The police added that they are deeply saddened by the death and offer their condolences.
Crores of financial fraud; Monson Mavunkal remanded
Kochi: Monson Mavungal, who swindled crores in antiquities sale, has been remanded. Monson was remanded till October 9. The action was taken by the Ernakulam ACJM court.
The Thiruvananthapuram Crime Branch has applied to the release of Monson in custody in a case related to cheating the sculptor and non-payment of money. Monson Mavungal was twice detained and questioned by the Crime Branch for financial fraud.
Based on the complaint of the sculptor Suresh, the sculptures made by Suresh were raided last night and seized.
Nithina murder case; The accused was taken to the college for evidence
Kottayam: The accused Abhishek in the Nithina murder case was brought to the college for evidence. The police took the accused to the exact spot and conducted a detailed examination and taking evidence. Abhishek also explained to the police where the accused had gone after the murder. Meanwhile, Nithina’s postmortem report was released. The cause of death was a deep cut to the neck.
According to police, Abhishek had come with the intention of murder. Nithina came to the college to write the final year Food Technology exam. Abhishek came to the college with a sharp blade in his hand. Abhishek, who was released after the exam, got into an argument with Nithina after waiting by the roadside and later killed her.
Do not pay rent to shop rooms: Government order issued
Thiruvananthapuram: The government has issued an order to provide relief to the business sector which was damaged due to covid. The government issued the order following the action of the owners of the establishment who had been charging rent for the room despite the covid crisis.
The government yesterday issued an order waiving the rent of rooms owned by government agencies and local bodies from July to December. Many local bodies had issued notices to collect rent, including arrears, as the order had not been issued. The government issued the order yesterday after trade unions complained about it.
