Kozhikode: The health department headed the special medical camp in the wake of the H1N1 outbreak at Anayamkunnu Higher Secondary School in Karassery panchayat. A special camp was organized at eight locations on Tuesday, the Health Department said. Special camps will be held at Kumaranallur Cultural Center, Karamula Anganwadi, Maranjattil Cultural Center, CHC, Parathododu Cultural Center, Anayamkunnu School, Kaluparamba Cultural Center, and Karassery Hall.
There are currently 232 people under surveillance and no new cases have been reported. They were concerned that the disease had spread to others from a schoolteacher. The first symptoms appeared to the teacher. They had visited Mookambika last week. It is suspected that it was poured from there. Currently, H1N1 has been confirmed for six students and a teacher. The sap of the patients who were treated at the Kozhikode beach hospital was confirmed after they were sent to the Virology Institute in Manipal.
Last Friday, 42 students from the school had a fever. By five days, the fever had spread to over 100 children, teachers, and some children’s families. Medical camps have been organized in eight places today to provide H1N1 immunization to all those affected. Patients started arriving early this morning.
Kochi: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said that Kerala aims to make Kerala one of the top five investor-friendly states in India. He was inaugurating the Ascend 2020 Investor Meet in Ernakulam.
All opportunities for development will be utilized for the growth of the industry. The most favorable conditions for investment in Kerala are at present. The government is trying to eliminate unemployment and economic growth in Kerala through industrial growth. The government is taking measures to eliminate unemployment in the next 10 years.
The achievements made by Kerala are very helpful for investor growth. The unique features of Kerala, its natural resources, its climate, and its peaceful atmosphere make it a favorable place for investment. There are four international airports and seaports in Kerala. National highway development is progressing rapidly. The mountain highway, coastal highway, and national waterway are also nearing completion. Boat service will start this year on the national waterway from Kovalam to Bekal. The Thiruvananthapuram-Kasaragod semi-high speed train has also been approved in principle. The land acquisition process for the Kochi-Coimbatore industrial corridor is in progress.
By the end of this year, all roads in Kerala will be better transportable, he said.
Due to the low level of corruption, those who come to invest in Kerala do not have to spend any other money. Kerala also tops the rankings of various agencies. Kerala ranks first in health and education indicators. The State has taken many steps such as Kerala Investment Promotion Facilitation Act, K-Swift and Investment Kerala Portal. The Government has amended 7 Acts and 10 Rules to make it easier, transparent and expeditious for the commencement of business. Government interactions to start up the industry are being done through a single-window through the E-Platform. A high-level committee, headed by the secretary, has been set up to expedite the process of sanctioning such industries.
Skill development measures will be taken to improve the quality of the workforce and to improve skills.
There is a deemed licensed system that is approved 30 days after starting the project. Several consultative meetings were held to attract investors from within and outside the country. The government intends to take into consideration the concerns and grievances raised by the investors who attended these meetings.
The government aims to make Kerala an unemployed state. A good work environment must also be ensured.
The BPCL model will be tested so that workers do not miss workdays. Committees should be set up to defend the rights of employees and workers. Local Self Government Institutions will be entrusted to increase employment opportunities. The scheme will be implemented to provide employment opportunities to 5 out of every 1,000 local body members.
The waiver of the Land Reforms Act for big industries is also under consideration. Though the law requires not to own more than 15 acres of land, the government will take steps to make it possible for a company that has more than 250 crores of investment and employs more than 1,000, to own more than 15 acres. Steps will also be taken to ease the rule that the building should be constructed in proportion to the width of the road. The building, which currently sits on an eight-meter wide road with more than 18,000 square feet, will not be allowed.
Women are allowed to work from 7 pm to 6 pm. The institutional owner must set out measures for safe accommodation. Steps will be taken to provide the necessary electricity and water to the industrial units. Permission for single factory complexes of more than 20,000 sq.ft. The government has also taken steps to deduct the tariff for future payments when the electricity connection is upgraded. The government is also planning a new scheme for subsidizing registered investors for 5 years based on labor, CM said.
Minister of Industry and Commerce EP Dissanayaka presided over the meeting. Jayarajan said that he had not. A short video on investment opportunities in Kerala was shown at the event. CM launches coffee table book for KINFRA Tom Jose, Chief Secretary, Industries Secretary, Principal Secretary, Industries Department; K. Ilangovan, Lulu Group Chairman MA. Yousaf Ali, R.P. Group Chairman Dr. B. Ravi Pillai, Industry and Commerce Principal Secretary Sanjay Garg and many others were present.
A new feel-good short movie creating waves on YouTube. ‘Cineastes’ Paradise, a friend’s collective of movie maniacs based from Kozhikode, is the group behind the short film ‘Single – Ready to Mingle’. The movie was premiered in Openscreen Mini Theatre Kozhikode on 28th Dec, following which it was released on YouTube at 7 pm. The team is happy for receiving very good reviews since the release.
“It’s a normal love story and we don’t have anything new to claim!” – said Vimal A N, the debut director. The love story between the sea, the land, and the wind is beautifully backed by the melodies from Joel Johns. The sound mixing is done by Nirmal Dev. Cinematography by Hridul, Abin, and Bala. Sarath, Ashwin, and Anagha did the main roles. This small budget movie was produced by three friends of Vimal – Linda, Rahul, and Ardra.
The team is looking forward to showing their work to the pioneers of the Malayalam Movie Industry and getting their responses.
New Delhi: Indian citizens have been advised to avoid traveling to Iraq in the event of an escalation of the US-Iran conflict.
The proposal was issued by the Indian Foreign Ministry. Indian Foreign Ministry spokesman Raveesh Kumar has said that all travel to Iraq should be avoided until further notice given the current situation in Iraq.
Ravish Kumar has tweeted on Twitter that Indian citizens living in Iraq should be more vigilant and provide assistance to the Indians in Iraq through the Indian Embassy in Baghdad.
Earlier this morning, Iran attacked US air bases in Iraq. This has only intensified the Iran-US conflict.
Moreover, the US Aviation Authority has banned airlines from using air routes in countries such as Iraq, Iran, the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman
Tehran: A Ukrainian plane that crashed at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport with 180 passengers on board crashed in Iran. No survivor information is available. Boeing 737 crashed near Tehran airport Preliminary information indicates that the aircraft crashed due to a technical fault. The plane was on its way to Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital.
According to reports, the crash does not have a relation with the US-Iran conflict. US air forces have issued a directive not to enter Gulf airspace after the attack on military bases in Iraq.
Baghdad: Iran’s missile strikes on two US-allied air forces in Iraq. US Defense Secretary Jonathan Hoffman confirmed in a news release that Iran had fired twelve ballistic missiles into US and allied bases stationed in Iraq. Al-Assad and Irbil military bases in Iraq have been attacked. It is unclear how much damage was caused. Iran has already announced its revenge against the US. Iran has declared the US military as a terrorist.
At the same time, Trump has warned that Iran will take stern action against any attack on them. U.S. Secretary of State for Defense and Defense has reached the White House and assessed the situation. The US Defense Center, the Pentagon, said it was assessing the damage. Meanwhile, Iran has warned the US to withdraw its troops from the Gulf region. If this does not happen, the US will be responsible for the deaths of soldiers. Iran has also warned US allies not to attack Iran. Iran also said it was launching the second phase of attacks against the United States.
The second trailer of Siddique-directed ‘Big Brother’ with Mohanlal in the lead is out. A trailer has been released which shows that the film is an action thriller. The trailer has already been released and fans have already taken over. After the Ladies and Gentleman, Mohanlal and Siddique will be back together in the film. Siddique is also scripting the film.
The movie is expected to cost Rs 25 crore. The film is produced by Siddique, Shaji New York, Manu New York, Jenzo Jose and Vaishak Rajan under the banner of S Talkies and Shaman International.
The film stars Sarjano Khalid, Siddique, Vishnu Unnikrishnan, Anoop Menon, Tini Tom, Janardhanan, Dinesh Panicker, Mukundan, Majeed, Abu Salim, Honey Rose, Irshad, Shaju Sridhar, Sudhi Kollam, and Nirmal Palazi. Bollywood stars Arbaaz Khan, Chetan Hansraj, Asif Basra, and Avan Chaudhary are also acting in the film.
Sabarimala: Devotees enter the Sabarimala temple as it opens amid tight security, in Sabarimala, Friday, Nov. 16, 2018. (PTI Photo) (Story no. MDS18) (PTI11_16_2018_000138B)
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday set up a nine-member bench to look into the woman’s entry of Sabarimala. Chief Justice S. A. Bobde presides over the bench.
In addition to the Chief Justice, Justice R.Bhanumati, Ashok Bhushan, Nageswar Rao, Mohan M. Shantan Gouder, S. Abul Nasir, R. Subhash Reddy, B.R. Gawai and Suryakant are the other members of the broad bench.
There is no one on the broad bench who issued the verdict of the woman entering in Sabarimala.
Tehran: The body of Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani, who was killed in a US airstrike in Baghdad, will not be buried today. The decision comes as more than 50 people were killed in the stampede in the mourning. 212 people were injured in the rush hour. The Iranian media also confirmed that the culture has been changed due to the people involved in the mourning procession.
When the body of Qasem Soleimani was taken to his hometown of Kirman, tens of thousands arrived for the funeral. In the meantime, the mishap happened. The report was released by the local television channel. Qasem Soleimani’s grave was to be held today. Qasem Soleimani was also Iran’s second-leading spiritual leader.
Meanwhile, the defense ministry dismissed reports that the US would withdraw its troops from Iraq. Some international media outlets have reported that the US military commander in Iraq has written a letter indicating that the army is beginning to withdraw. But US Defense Secretary Mark Esper said he had never considered such a decision.
New Delhi: Nirbhaya case convicts sentenced to death. The judge spoke to the defendants via video conference. The court has ordered the journalists to move out after the accused Mukesh had informed the court that a media inquiry was being held. The accused Vinay Sharma and Mukesh will file a correctional petition. The accused had demanded the death penalty not be executed in the Nirbhaya case.
A paramedic student was brutally assaulted in a bus in Delhi’s Vasant Vihar at around 9 pm on December 16, 2012. The girl died on December 29 after undergoing treatment at a Singapore hospital. Police have arrested six people involved in the incident. The prime accused driver, Ramsingh, died in prison in March 2013. One has the benefit of not being 18 years old. Ramsingh’s brother Mukesh, Vinay Sharma, Pawan Gupta and Akshay Thakur have been sentenced to death. On December 18, the Supreme Court dismissed the plea of one of the accused, Akshay Singh, seeking the abolition of the death penalty.
