Thiruvananthapuram: The crime branch has registered a case against the Election Commission’s complaints about leaking the voter list. The investigation was initiated on a complaint filed by the Joint Chief Electoral Officer to the Crime Branch.
The Election Commission has complained that the data of 2.67 lakh voters kept by the commission has been leaked. Thiruvananthapuram unit SP Shanavas is in charge of the investigation. The crime branch said in the FIR that the information in the laptop of the commission office was leaked. The case is against various sections of the IT Act and charges of theft and conspiracy.
Ottava: The death toll in western Canada is rising sharply as the heatwave intensifies. In the province of British Colombia alone, 719 people were reported dead in a week. Large-scale fires have been reported in many places due to the heat. There have been 130 fire incidents in the last few days. The city of Lytton in the province recorded the worst heatwave in a thousand years. The previous day’s temperature in Lytton was 49.6 degrees. Two deaths have been confirmed here.
However, officials said that the fire was exacerbated by frequent thunderstorms. 12,000 thunderstorms were recorded in British Columbia. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called an emergency meeting to discuss the issue as the country fears.
The epicenter was reported below the Pacific Ocean floor, however; no tsunami alert was issued. In addition to Canada, the heatwave is strong in the United States as well. Health officials said several people had died in Oregon and Washington.
Geneva: The World Health Organization (WHO) says the Delta variant of Covid, the most widespread, is being changed. “The world is going through a dangerous period,” said WHO Director-General Tedros Adenam Gebreysus.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that hospitals in countries lagging in vaccination could once again become overcrowded. It is changing again. “The world is going through a dangerous time of epidemic,” he said.
No country can be said to be free from this threat. So far, Delta variants have been found in 98 countries. It is spreading rapidly. Its prevalence is highest in countries lagging in vaccination. The way to avoid a new wave is to continue the practice of monitoring, testing, early detection of disease, isolation, and treatment. The WHO chief said it was important to wear masks, maintain social distance, avoid crowds and ensure ventilation inside buildings.
New Delhi: Allegations of corruption in the Rafale warplane deal are reportedly being investigated in France. According to the French media, an investigation led by a special judge has been launched since June 14 into allegations that the warplane deal was overpriced. It will check in detail whether any illegal transactions have taken place. The move comes on the heels of a complaint by French NGO Sherpa. The allegations stem from India’s purchase of 37 warplanes for Rs 56,000 crore.
Dehradun: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Tirath Singh Rawat has resigned. The unexpected resignation came less than four months after he came to power. He arrived at the Raj Bhavan with his colleagues at 11 pm and handed over his resignation letter to Governor Baby Rani Maurya.
At the same time, there are indications that the resignation was on the instructions of the BJP central leadership. Tirath Singh, a Lok Sabha member, became the Chief Minister in March, succeeding Trivendra Singh Rawat. At the same time, the constitution stipulates that an MLA must be directly elected within six months. It is reported that the decision to resign was taken because of the crisis in the by-elections in the covid situation.
He had until Sept. 10 to face the election. The resignation comes after a three-day visit to Delhi. He had met BJP national president J. P. Nadda and Amit Shah during his visit to Delhi. According to national media reports, Tirath Singh has handover his resignation to Nadda.
Kollam: The final stage of the hearing in Anchal Uthra murder has begun. The prosecution has presented evidence in the Kollam Additional District Sessions Court, including a report by an expert panel revealing the plot behind Uthra’s snake bite. The verdict in the case is expected by the last week of this month.
The prosecution’s final hearing against Sooraj, the accused in the Uthra murder case, is based on scientific evidence. For this, the prosecution presented the report of the expert committee indicating that Uthra’s murder. A team comprising snake scientist Maveesh Kumar, forest department official Mohammad Anwar, animal welfare department doctor Kishore Kumar and forensic expert Dr. Shashikala scientifically identified Uthra’s death as a murder.
The prosecution has asked the court to consider the Uthara murder case as one of the rarest. Citing evidence, the prosecution argued in court that Sooraj had committed the atrocity in order to rob Uthra’s property. The prosecution also submitted to the court that Sooraj’s contention that a cobra had climbed through the wall into the bedroom was not scientifically valid.
The statement of Suresh, the snake catcher who was declared as an apologist in the case, also weakened Sooraj’s arguments. Sooraj has been charged with five cases, including attempted murder and murder. The final verdict in the case is expected later this month. On May 6, 2020, Suraj’s wife Uthra was bitten to death by a snake.
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet is reportedly gearing up for a comprehensive reshuffle. According to reports, the move is aimed at expanding the portfolio to include more newcomers and bring in those who have performed poorly to party positions.
According to some national media reports, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has held several talks with Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP national president JP Nadda to bring 25 people to the Union Cabinet. At present, there are 53 ministers in the second Modi government. According to the constitution, the Union Cabinet can have up to 81 members. There are indications that the Prime Minister intends to expand the cabinet by taking advantage of this possibility. Many of the ministers who have excelled are likely to continue.
In the meantime, there are indications that a shortlist of those to be considered as ministers has been prepared. Modi’s cabinet expansion will take place in five states, including Uttar Pradesh, ahead of next year’s assembly elections and the 2024 general elections.
It is also possible to remove some of the portfolios from the various portfolios that will be handled as part of the cabinet expansion.
There are indications that Jyotiraditya Scindia, who left the Congress for the BJP, Sarbananda Sonawale, who gave way to Himanta Biswas Sharma in Assam, and Sushil Kumar Modi from Bihar will join the cabinet.
Thiruvananthapuram: Health Minister Veena George has reiterated that there has been no lapse in reporting Covid deaths in the state. The health minister said she would look into any discrepancies in the list of covid deaths. The government has not hidden the death toll, the health minister said at a press conference in Thiruvananthapuram.
‘Death is determined by doctors. Now it is more transparent. The criteria for determining death are not set by the state government. Deaths are determined under the guidance of the ICMR and the WHO. If the Union Ministry of Health suggests changes in this, it will be considered. The government’s position is to provide maximum assistance to the people. Complaints regarding Covid deaths should be reported in writing. “Even if the complaint is submitted by email, it will be looked into,” she added.
Meanwhile, the central government is planning to visit six states in the country where the spread of Covid is rampant. As part of this, the Central Health Team will visit Kerala. After Kerala, the central team will inspect Arunachal, Odisha, Tripura, and Manipal.
Srinagar: Terrorists encountered security forces in Pulwama, Jammu, and Kashmir. A jawan was martyred. The encounter took place at Hanjan Rajpora.
It is learned that 4 terrorists are hiding in the area. Earlier in the day, five militants were killed in an encounter at three locations in Jammu and Kashmir. This was followed by another attack.
Meanwhile, the drone was spotted again in Jammu and Kashmir. The drone was spotted near the international border. The drone disappeared when BSF soldiers opened fire on it.
Security forces in Kashmir are on high alert after a drone strike at Jammu airport. Union Home Minister G Kishan Reddy will arrive in Jammu today amidst the latest developments.
Kochi: The high court has ruled that the sedition case against Aisha Sultana cannot be quashed. The court observed that the investigation of the case was at an early stage. The court said it would decide on the cancellation only after the investigation into the case progressed.
Meanwhile, the court directed the Lakshadweep police to hand over information about the case. Aisha Sultana was interrogated by police for hours on different days. The information obtained from this interrogation should be forwarded to the court. This will also take into account the final decision on whether to dismiss the case. Aisha Sultana had made it clear in her petition to the court that her criticism had not led to any kind of riots. It is an abuse of the law to be charged with sedition for criticizing the government. Aisha had said in her petition that the case would not stand in this context.
