Kochi: Disproportionate assets case convict and former DGP Tomin J Thachankary has been allocated number 475 in the Poojapura Central Jail in Thiruvananthapuram.Thachankary has been housed in the Hospital block of the jail as he is suffering from health problems, On Manorama reported.Thachankary, who was brought to the jail hospital straight from Kottayam, will avail …
Kochi: A court in Wayanad on Friday rejected bail for Reporter TV owner Anto Augustine in connection with seizure of unlimited quantity liquor from his possession.With the Judicial First Class Magistrate Court in Sulthan’s Battery rejecting the bail plea, Augustine will have to remain in District Jail in Mananthavady.Meanwhile, the Excise Department is planning to …
Kochi: A court in Kottayam in Kerala sentenced former DGP Tomin J Thachankary to four years jail term and slapped a penalty of Rs 30, 84,892 lakh for amassing wealth disproportionate to his known sources of income during 2003-2007.When the Kottayam Vigilance Court asked if had to say anything in defense, Thachankary said he had …
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Kochi: Anto Augustine, 38, promoter Malayalam Reporter TV was on Thursday remanded for 14 days of judicial custody by a court in Wayanad after a huge quantity of liquor was seized from his possession in his house in Wayanad on Wednesday. The Sultan Bathery Judicial First Class Magistrate Court remanded Managing Director Anto Augustine made the …
Kochi: Kerala Police on Wednesday raided Reporter Broadcasting Company (RBC) office and residences of its directors in connection with the fictitious plan to bring Lionel Messi and team to Kerala for an exhibition match in Kochi.The raids were conducted by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in its offices in Kalamasserry, and residences in Kochi and …
Kochi: In a bid to put the party back on track, CPM on Tuesday sprang a surprise by revamping the Kerala unit responding to the pulse of the delegates who aired their frustration at the Extended State Committee meeting of the party at Kozhikode.Senior leader P Jayarajan, V Sivankutty and M B Rajesh were inducted …
Kochi: Jail menu in Kerala is likely to be no longer sumptuous as there are plans to stop serving Mutton and fish delicacies.The Prisons Department has submitted a proposal to the state government recommending taking these off the menu citing cost, health, and procurement concerns, media reports said.Prisons Director General S Sreejith suggested replacing them …
Kochi: Accused in the sensational gold smuggling case, Swapna Suresh tied nuptial knot with coaccused Sarith at a temple in Kochi on Saturday.This is their second marriage.The marriage ceremony was held at the Vadakke Pattupurackal Temple in Nettoor.Close relatives and family friends of the couple attended the function, On Manorama reported.The marriage news was shared …
Kochi:Congress’ decision on Thursday to go slow on ED’s letter to Police to book former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in a bribery case exposed fear in the ruling party over the fate of some of its leaders and allies who are facing charges similar to Pinarayi.Speaking after the State party discussed the issue, Congress …
Kochi: The Kerala government will take legal advice in dealing with the issue of registering FIR against Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vjayan of CPM in the bribery case as wanted by the Directorate of Enforcement, Chief Minister V D Satheesan said.Addressing a press conference after the cabinet meeting, Satheesan said the matter needed to be considered …
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Kochi: Once known for having surplus power, Congress-led government in Kerala is facing huge electricity deficit leading to power outage between 6 pm and midnight on September 7.This has put the Congress-led UDF in huge embarrassment within three months after coming to power after defeating Left government which ruled for a decade without any power …
Kochi: The ED has demanded booking former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of CPM, daughter Veena, her husband Mohammed Riyas, MLA, for Money laundering and bribery including Rs. 3.28 crore allegedly obtained by Vijayan.A report submitted by the ED to DGP cited proof quoting former CMRL CFO P Suresh’s admission of paying a bribe of Rs …
Kochi: V B Binu was elected president of the 144 year old Kottayam Public Library and chairman of Children’s Library.Following the demise of Abraham Ittycheria, the Governing body of the library on Monday elected Binu who was earlier the Vice president.Oommen C Vengal was elected vice president unanimously.Binu is a senior lawyer of Kottayam Bar.He …
Kochi: Four suspected steel bombs were unearthed near Kottaram Road Junction in Kozhikode on Thursday afternoon.The objects lay near a car parked on the roadside. A police team rushed to the spot after being alerted by people, On Manorama reported.The police bomb squad were conducting an examination to see if they were explosive material.Police are …
Kochi: A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been set up to probe into the alleged scam relating to a fictitious plan to bring Argentine Football team led by Lionel Messi for an exhibition match in Kochi in 2025.The SIT was formed as per the order of Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala to investigate alleged financial irregularities …
Kochi: Thrissur Vigilance Court has directed police to book Congress leader Saneesh Kumar Joseph, MLA, and others for allegedly demanding bribes for issuance of a title deed of a land.The Thrissur Vigilance Court directed the registration of a case against Saneesh Kumar Joseph, KPCC secretary Rajendran Arangath and six government officials in connection with the …
Kochi: A Mumbai court sentenced Mani C Kaappan, MLA, to one year’s imprisonment and slapped a penalty of Rs 1.20 crore in a Kannur Airport stake cheating case.The Mumbai Borivali Magistrate court ruled that Kaappan should pay the penalty amount within one month, else Nani would jail term will be extended by additional three months.The …
Kochi: A circular empowering top cops to adopt police stations in Keralam as per directives of the Prime Minister has been withdrawn as it turned debatable.The circular became controversial after it gave powers to suspended ADGP M R Ajit Kumar to adopt a police station, Asianet news reported.The circular suggested that top cops should adopt …
Kochi: Two women Anjana and Ann Maryfrom Kerala were found dead in California in the US on August 28.The police suspect their friend Anila was behind the crime, On Manorama reported.Anjana, 35, daughter of Haridas and Sushma, belonged to Mannuthy in Thrissur while Ann Mary Mathew, 22, hailed from Kesavadasapuram in Thiruvananthapuram.Ann Mary is wife …
Kochi:The Kerala government will render full form Vande Mataram atthe culmination of state-level Onam celebrations at the capital by the Vice President on Sunday, Asianet news reported.The state will have to stick to the protocol as the Vice President is presiding over the valedictory event, Cultural Minister P C Vishnunath said.The state had skipped playing …
