Kochi: In a pre-dawn robbery, 55 sovereigns of gold cash worth Rs 3.5 lakh was stolen were looted from a house in Koorkanchery in Thrissur city.There was no one at home when the crime happened as the inmates were in hospital for their son’s surgery, media reports said.The CCTV visuals show the robber entering the
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Kochi: Kerala government is likely to act on Monday on proceeding against Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vjayan, and son in law Mohammed Riyas, MLA, in alleged bribery cases.The government has got legal advice that there is sufficient grounds to book the two after the Directorate of Enforcement seeking DGP to act against them.The legal advice says
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Kochi: The fictitious Messi event is getting murkier with previous Left Government’s role becoming controversial for spotting Anto Augustine sponsor.BJP leader Shone George has accused Anto of falsely claiming to be promoter of Reporter Broadcasting Company (RBC) even as another person is its real promoter.Anto is unable to produce an official authorisation empowering him to
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Kochi: A Wayanad court on Saturday sent Reporter Broadcasting Company (RBC) promoter Anto Augustine to custody of the Excise Department for storing liquor beyond permissible limits.The custody duration is 24 hours.The liquor was seized by the police probing the fictitious football match organised by Anto Augustine by falsely propagating the participation of Lionel Messi and
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Kochi: A Bangladeshi national was arrested from the Indian Naval Academy (INA) at Ezhimala near Payyannur in Kerala, Kannur District Rural Police Chief Umesh Goyal said.The accused, identified as Viplav Soren, 32, was working as a temporary employee at the INA.Goyal said investigation is on to get more details about him, On Manorama reported.Five Bangladeshi
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Kochi: Kerala government has got legal clearance to go ahead with a probe against Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vjayan, daughter Veena, her husband Mohammed Riyas, MLA, different cases including money laundering and bribery.The Advocate General has given its nod to the government that there is ground to conduct an investigation by agencies to be decided by
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Kochi: In a double blow, Kerala High Court on Friday rejected interim bail to Reporter Broadcasting (RBC) chief Anto Augustine accused of possessing liquor in breach of permissible limits.The Court rejected Augustine’s plea challenging a Wayanad Court’s ruling dismissing his bail petition earlier in the day.The Judicial First Class Magistrate Court in Sulthan’s Battery had
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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