Onam boost lifts Kerala two-wheeler sales, freight activity
Across the country, truck rentals remained higher on a y-o-y basis across all major trunk routes in August, supported by festive demand despite weather-related disruptions affecting vehicular movement in some regions
Building collapses in south Delhi's Satya Niketan; 1 dead, 2 critical, several trapped
New Delhi, Sep 6: A five-storey building housing a boys' PG collapsed in south Delhi's Satya Niketan area on Sunday afternoon, leaving one dead and several people trapped, officials said. The area is close to the heart of Delhi University's South Campus and has congested lanes lined with student hostels and eateries. Locals claimed the building was nearly 20 years old and construction work in the basement was on when the incident occurred at around 1.30 pm. Of the four patients the hospital received, two remain critical, and one was brought dead. One rescuer who was brought in has been discharged, AIIMS sources said. Local police staff, fire brigade, CAT Ambulance and other emergency services are present at the spot. The NDRF team has also reached, and rescue and relief operations are underway, a police officer said. A PCR call was received at South Campus police station at 1.34 pm regarding the collapse of a building near Nanakpura Gurdwara, the police said in a statement. The exact number of persons trapped/injured is not known at present. Some people have been rescued so far. Further details will be shared as and when confirmed, read the statement. Police said they have identified the building's owner and have formed teams to trace him. According to officials, the collapsed building was known as 'Hostel Daze.' Witnesses at the scene estimate that more than 20 people may be trapped under the rubble, but this figure has not been officially confirmed. The hostel was always full. So many people could still be trapped under the debris. The lanes are very congested, so it was difficult for rescue vehicles to arrive at the scene faster, a local said. Locals and eyewitnesses said they immediately joined the rescue efforts, using their hands and available tools to remove debris in their search for those trapped underneath. An eyewitness commented that the incident could have been much worse had it occurred on a working day since many students from nearby areas had returned home. Very few were here, he said. Rajen Chhetri, a local who works with the Delhi Police, said the building housed around 15 rooms, with two to three students sharing each room. Most of the students staying here are from Keralam, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh and study mainly at Motilal Nehru College, Atma Ram Sanatan Dharm College and Sri Venkateswara College. They were paying around Rs 12,000 per bed, Chhetri said. I have been living here for the last 20 years. Some construction work was going on in the basement, where water had started accumulating. The foundation was also extremely weak, he said, adding that around 13 people had been rescued. Delhi has witnessed incessant rains since Friday. Priyanka, a local living in the area for the past 20-22 years, said, Buildings here are being constructed up to five-six floors. Many houses have been converted into boys' PGs, with the owners shifting elsewhere. They simply name the properties as PGs, take the rent online and leave the area without even checking back. The PG that collapsed is over 20 years old, and in all these years, I have not seen any maintenance work being carried out. The whole of Satya Niketan is full of PGs. Hardly 30 per cent of the house owners actually live here, she said. Even the gutters and sewers here are open. There were many students trapped inside the building. Since it was raining, most of them were in their rooms, while some had gone home as it was the weekend, Priyanka said. Police are advising locals and onlookers to stay away from the site, as bystanders are complicating rescue efforts. Both police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed to ensure ambulances move freely. BJP MLA Anil Sharma reached the spot and informed that people are still trapped. We are even getting calls from those who are trapped inside. Teams are continuously in touch with those who are trapped, he said.
Eight students from Dindigul had lost their lives in a crash on NH 66 at Kaipamangalam in Keralams Thissur. Minister S. Rajesh Kumar calls for urgent completion of NH 66 works and stronger safety measures
Eight students from Dindigul had lost their lives in a crash on NH 66 at Kaipamangalam in Keralams Thissur. Minister S. Rajesh Kumar calls for urgent completion of NH 66 works and stronger safety measures
Finance department directs government departments to establish an internal monitoring mechanism for prompt compliance with court directions so as to avoid execution proceedings and attachment of government bank accounts and to ensure accountability
Finance department directs government departments to establish an internal monitoring mechanism for prompt compliance with court directions so as to avoid execution proceedings and attachment of government bank accounts and to ensure accountability
Young Couple Found Dead in Lake in Kerala
When the couple was called to the police station recently, they told the police that they had decided to live together and gave a written statement to that effect, signed by both of them
Family of three killed as car crashes into bike at Kunnamkulam in Keralams Thrissur
The couple and their three-year-old son were returning home after attending a wedding reception when the tragedy struck
Happy And Proud Feeling': Shreyas Gopal On Milestone 100th FC Game
MA Chidambaram Stadium: India's veteran domestic star Shreyas Gopal reached a significant milestone by taking the field for his 100th First-Class game in the Duleep Trophy final between South Zone and East Zone at the MA Chidambaram Stadium and dubbed the moment as surreal. Shreyas, who has been a vital cog for Karnataka in the domestic arena, reflected on reaching the milestone, calling it a very happy and proud feeling in his career. It's pretty surreal to play a 100th first-class game, and the Duleep Trophy final makes it even more special, Shreyas said in a video shared by BCCI Domestic on social media. Growing up as a kid, you dream of playing a few games for your state, but you don't really dream about playing your 100th, so that's a special feeling. During his career, Shreyas has experienced both success and challenges since making his FC debut in 2013. So many memories over the last few years that I've had - good, sour, upsetting, happy - it's a very mixed feeling, but to stand here and to be playing my 100th game is a very happy and proud feeling. It's been a good grind over the last few years, as I said. On Indian wickets, it's some tough conditions that you've played on, and you really have to put in a lot of effort to get something off it. Shreyas began his career with Karnataka and helped the state win the Ranji Trophy in 2013-14, taking 22 wickets that season. He later moved to Kerala for the 2023-24 season before returning to Karnataka and helping them win the Vijay Hazare Trophy in the 2024-25 home season. It's been a good grind over the last few years, as I said. On Indian wickets, it's some tough conditions that you've played on, and you really have to put in a lot of effort to get something off it. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories The biggest thing it's taught me is discipline and perseverance, without which you won't be able to play too many games. I want to dedicate it (100th game milestone) to my family, my parents and my wife, and definitely some of my very close friends, and the fans and people who have supported me right through my journey, Shreyas concluded. Article Source: IANS
Theft cases at regular intervals in Ernakulam trigger security concerns
The police, meanwhile, said theft cases were being reported only occasionally and most of them were minor incidents
KPCC enquiry commission head M M Hassan promises full representation for the conflicting party workers as the hearing begins at the KPCC office. The episode had also brought to the fore larger questions regarding the conduct and responsibilities of MLAs that come with parliamentary privilege.
Family Stops Bike To Answer Call, Gets Run Over By Speeding Car In Kerala
The accident occurred on the Guruvayur-Kunnamkulam road in Thrissur district just before midnight on Saturday.
Kerala Cricket League Final Draws 28,000+ Fans to Greenfield Stadium
The strong turnout marked a significant moment for the KCL, which has attracted considerable attention since its inaugural season
Keralam Human Rights Panel Orders Probe into Thrissur Crash
The Commission said the allegation that unauthorised parking of goods lorries and the failure of the National Highway Authority to install proper signboards contributed to the accident should be specifically investigated
Three of family killed after car hits bike in Kerala, search underway for driver
Thrissur (Kerala), Sep 6 (IANS) In a tragic road accident in Kerala's Thrissur district, a couple and their three-year-old son were killed after a speeding car rammed into their motorcycle, officials said on Sunday. Police said that a search is currently underway to trace the driver of the car who fled from the spot following the accident. The deceased have been identified as Muneer, 35, his wife Shafna, 28, and their three-year-old son, Mohammed Ameen Aibak. They were residents of Panchavadi Thazhatheth House at Edakkazhiyur in Chavakkad. According to police, the accident occurred at around 11.30 pm on Saturday on the GuruvayurKunnamkulam road. The family was returning home after attending a wedding ceremony when they stopped their motorcycle by the roadside to attend a phone call. Meanwhile, a car bearing registration number KL-46-U-6001, travelling in the same direction, reportedly lost control and crashed into their motorcycle. The impact was so severe that all three occupants of the bike were thrown nearly 50 metres away. Though they were rushed to different private hospitals with serious injuries, none of them could be saved. Police officials said the car driver, who was allegedly returning from a bar in the Kunnamkulam area, fled the scene immediately after the accident. Two other people who were travelling in the car have been taken into police custody and are being questioned. Police have launched a search for the absconding driver. In a similar tragedy, eight engineering college students from Tamil Nadu were killed after the car in which they were travelling rammed into a stationary goods lorry on National Highway 66 at Kaipamangalam in Thrissur district around midnight on Friday. The accident occurred at Panambikkunnu Centre on a stretch of the national highway where construction work is underway. The Tamil Nadu-registered car, carrying eight people, crashed into the rear of the lorry, which had been parked near a diversion created as part of the ongoing highway works. The impact of the collision was severe, leaving the car completely mangled and trapping its occupants inside. Local residents and rescue personnel rushed to the spot after learning about the accident. The damaged vehicle had to be cut open to extricate the victims. Seven of the occupants are understood to have died at the accident site, while another victim was rushed to hospital but could not be saved.
IIM-K Director Debashis Chatterjee says the enthusiasm and inquisitiveness shown by the Cabinet, along with its ability to connect ideas with policy and performance, made the engagement particularly meaningful
Thrissur Titans win Kerala Cricket League final by four wickets
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Over 28,000 spectators attend Kerala Cricket League final
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Cybersecurity skills gap widens as cyberattacks surge: Kerala DGP
The summit was supported by the Data Security Council of India, TiE Kerala and the Cochin Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Two separate road accidents in Kerala leave five dead and three injured
Kerala witnessed two fatal road accidents within hours of each other, leaving five people dead and five others injured, including two who are in critical condition. The incidents took place in the early hours of...
Meta restores posts removed from Keralam CMO's FB page after intervention
The office has sought a formal explanation under the IT Act, clarity on whether the posts were removed through automated or manual action, and safeguards to protect official government communication handles
Global warming: From Nepal to Assam to Kerala, natures fury is colliding with unchecked development
The Himalayan region is facing increasingly frequent and unpredictable extreme weather, with glacier collapses, flash floods and landslides becoming more dangerous. Climate change is a key driver, but rapid and poorly planned development is worsening the risks by putting more people and infrastructure in fragile, flood- and landslide-prone areas.
MLA seeks steps to address water shortage in Chittoor, Vaduthala areas
Drinking water supply in Chittoor and Vaduthala areas has been significantly disrupted for nearly a month, causing immense difficulty to residents.
Traffic curbs in Kochi in view of police marathon
Curbs will be imposed on the stretch of NH 544 between SCMS, Kalamassery, and JLN Stadium, Kaloor; Aluva-Ernakulam PWD Road, and the premises of the stadium between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Eight Engineering Students Killed in Kerala Crash: Car Rams Illegally Parked Lorry on NH-66
All students were from engineering college in Dindigul
Kashmir leaves Kerala couple spellbound
Srinagar, Sep 5: A couple from Kerala, visiting Kashmir for the first time, expressed admiration for the Valleys breathtaking landscapes, warm hospitality and friendly people, saying their experience had exceeded their expectations. The couple, who arrived in Srinagar around three to four days ago, said they had been exploring different tourist destinations across Kashmir and were particularly impressed by the natural beauty of Gulmarg and the hospitality extended to them by locals. Speaking to Rising Kashmir, the 43-year-old visitor said it was his first visit to Kashmir, adding that he had long wanted to explore the Valley but could not do so during his student years. I am 43 years old, and this is the first time I am visiting Kashmir. I have a bit of a guilty feeling that I could not visit Kashmir earlier when I was studying, but now I am very glad that I finally got the opportunity, he said. Recalling their experience over the past few days, he said the couple had visited local places in and around Srinagar before spending an entire day in Gulmarg. We went to Gulmarg yesterday and spent the whole day there. It was a beautiful place. We are enjoying the scenery, taking photographs and making a lot of memories, he said. The visitor also praised Kashmiri cuisine, saying they had the opportunity to taste authentic local food during their stay. We had some good authentic Kashmiri food last night. It was really nice. The place is very beautiful, the food is good and the people are very nice, he said. The couple said they were also impressed by the behaviour of locals, particularly the friendly and understanding nature of people they encountered during their journey. Asked about their experience with local residents, the visitor said, I felt people here are very friendly. Even though the traffic can be very heavy and there can be blocks, people understand each other and there was no problem at all. I would say people here are friendlier than I expected, and that was really good. He said the couple had stayed at different accommodations during their trip and found the staff and people welcoming at every place they visited. We stayed in a few accommodations, but everywhere we went, people were very friendly and welcoming. Kashmiri people are really nice, he said. The visitor said much of what he had previously seen about Kashmir was through films and videos, but visiting the Valley in person had given him a completely different perspective. I had only seen Kashmiri people, the valleys and the beauty of Kashmir in movies, but this place is really beautiful and the people here are so friendly, he said. The couple also highlighted the potential for attracting more tourists from southern parts of the country, saying greater promotion through social media and other platforms could help people discover Kashmirs beauty. This is a very beautiful tourist place. To attract more tourists, there should perhaps be more advertisement and promotion through social media. Some people, particularly from the southern parts of India, may not know much about Kashmir or realise that it is such a beautiful place, he said. If that message and information reaches more people, it can attract more tourists and also generate good income for the state, he added. During their visit, the couple planned to explore more destinations, including Sonamarg and Zojila Pass, while making the most of their limited time in the Valley. The visitor said the trip had already filled their phones with photographs and videos, which they planned to share with their family after returning home. We have loaded our phones with memories. There are so many photographs and videos that we can share with our family, he said. The couple also urged Kashmiris to continue maintaining the same warmth and friendliness towards visitors. My message is simply to stay like thisvery friendly and welcoming, he said.
Meta Restores Kerala Chief Minister Office's Facebook Posts After Outrage
The posts related to the announcement of the Onam festival allowance for ASHA workers and greetings on the occasion of Nabi Day.
Kanthapuram says will defend Shariat laws no matter whoever opposes it
Mr. Musliar also said that Shariat conferences would be organised in all districts to mark the centenary of the Samastha Kerala Jem-iyyathul Ulama. He claimed that there would be people who would talk about the Islamic laws till the end of the world.
Peringamala gearing up to host Niravu farm fete
Meta restores Kerala CM Satheesan's Facebook posts hours after takedown
Meta restores Kerala CM Satheesans Facebook posts hours after takedown
Meta restores posts removed from Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheeshan
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Keralam home minister announces phase two of Operation Toofan campaign
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Ernakulam continues to report highest number of influenza cases
Of the 607 cases reported in the State in the first five days of the month, 274 cases were from Ernakulam. Five deaths were reported this month.
Rise in fake UPI payment cases leaves merchants worried
Several such incidents have been reported from different parts of the State in recent months, with two silver merchants in Muvattupuzha being the victims in the latest reported incidents.
Rise in fake UPI payment cases leaves merchants worried
Several such incidents have been reported from different parts of the State in recent months, with two silver merchants in Muvattupuzha being the victims in the latest reported incidents.
Hypocrisy in Congress stand on womens empowerment, claims BJP
BJP spokesperson says the Congress is in power in four States, but had only three women Ministers in all in Himachal Pradesh and Karnataka, there were no women Ministers, while Kerala had two and Telangana had two, one of whom had been removed
Reimagining Keralam workshop at IIM-Kozhikode concludes
The gathering brought forth ideas for new initiatives in economic growth, fiscal stability, health and well-being, climate resilience, entrepreneurship, skill development, higher education, and Keralams global standing, all the while upholding the States human-centric development model
Malappuram DDC urges Centre to drop Palakkad rail division split
The move will affect rail development and passenger services in Malappuram, north Malabar, and Kasaragod, says Malappuram District Development Committee
Calicut airport set to miss wide-body Haj flights again
The reason is the delay in completing work to extend the runway-end safety area
Meta restores posts removed from Keralam CMO's Facebook page after intervention
Meta has restored two official posts on the Kerala CMO's Facebook page. These posts announced Onam festival allowance and Nabi Day greetings. The Kerala Chief Minister expressed concern over the arbitrary removal of government communications. The CMO sought a formal explanation from Meta and the Union IT Ministry. They also requested safeguards to protect official government communication handles.
Kannammoola township project: quotation invited to prepare DPR
Kin seek govt aid to bring migrants body from Kerala
Order on appointment of1,600 teacher soon, says Samsudheen
General Education Minister says that 4% of posts would be clearly set apart for the differently-abled people to ensure the completion of the appointment process in a transparent manner.
Public Works Minister says NHAI has been instructed to find a lasting solution to overspeeding, poor lighting, unscientific traffic arrangements and inadequate safety systems on highways
Doctors question the need to register again for National Medical Register
The doctors argue that their database is already available with respective State Medical Councils
Travel with caution: under-construction NH 66 in Keralam turns into a death trap
No warning boards at several diversion points, illegal parking and over- speeding raise alarm after car crash at Kaipamangalam in Keralams Thrissur kills eight engineering students
Travel with caution: under-construction NH 66 in Keralam turns into a death trap
No warning boards at several diversion points, illegal parking and over- speeding raise alarm after car crash at Kaipamangalam in Keralams Thrissur kills eight engineering students
Thiruvananthapuram Mayor again raises issue of overpricing in cinemas
Says Corporation wanted cinema owners to come to a consensus on the issue
Thiruvananthapuram Mayor again raises issue of overpricing in cinemas
Says Corporation wanted cinema owners to come to a consensus on the issue
Removal of posts from Keralam Chief Ministers FB page: CM writes to Meta and IT Ministry
Removal of posts from Keralam Chief Ministers FB page: CM writes to Meta and IT Ministry
Another patient carried on makeshift bamboo stretcher to hospital in Keralams Edamalakkudy
Tribespeople carry a 33-year-old suffering from high fever for nearly seven kilometres through dense forests to access medical care; this is the fifth such incident in a month
Uncertainty over tunnel road fuels push for Vilangad-Mananthavady route
The renewed demand for an alternative route comes amid uncertainty over the Anakkampoyil-Kalladi-Meppadi twin-tube tunnel road project. Work on the project was halted after a debris slip near its entrance at Kalladi on July 7, 2026
Round-the-clock services in all govt. general hospitals, says Muraleedharan
The government is trying to avoid a situation where students are forced to go elsewhere for their studies, says Keralam Health Minister
Collector asks KMRL, MVD to resolve traffic woes along metro worksites
KMRL officials have been told to collaborate with the Motor Vehicles department to address traffic woes, especially on the stretch between St. Martin de Porres Church, Palarivattom, and Vazhakkala.
Tsunami mock drill held in Thiruvananthapuram
To test the institutional preparedness, inter-agency coordination and emergency response protocols in the event of a natural calamity
Man killed after compressor-tractor falls into quarry pit
After retiring as a headmistress, Remabhai S discovered a newfound passion for cultivating dragon fruit within her property. By repurposing her backyard and rooftop into flourishing gardens, she turned a period of personal grief into productive work. The outcomes of her intensive farming approach resulted in notable fruit sales and seedlings, ultimately disproving the belief that ample agricultural land is essential for achieving farming success.
Keralam should not drag its feet on joining PM SHRI, says BJP leader R. Sreelekha
Regardless of political differences or ideology, the development of the State should not be hampered, says vice-president of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Keralam
Keralam should not drag its feet on joining PM SHRI, says BJP leader R. Sreelekha
Regardless of political differences or ideology, the development of the State should not be hampered, says vice-president of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Keralam
KPCC appoints 3-member panel to examine scuffle involving Keralam MLA Ramya Haridas
The committee, led by former KPCC president M.M. Hassan, will report its findings soon.
Eight Tamil Nadu college students killed in SUV-truck crash near Thrissur in Kerala - Deccan Herald
Founder-Being LaunchPad: A 16-Week Venture-Building Program for Young Founders in Kochi
Kochi [Kerala], September 5: Founder-Being LaunchPad has announced the first cohort of its 16-week venture-building program for young people aged 1525 who want to move from an idea to a
Posts From Keralam CMO Facebook Page Removed
The two posts that were removed were related to the announcement of the Onam festival allowance for ASHA workers and greetings on the occasion of Nabi Day
Cristiano Ronaldo's Sister Elma Aveiro Visits Keralam, Inaugurates Jewellery
Elma Aveiro received a warm welcome from the people of Kozhikode during her visit to the showroom
Keralam launches probe into Kottayam MCH needle negligence case
Women and Child Development Minister Bindhu Krishna intervened in the matter and directed the department to conduct an inquiry, prompting inquiries from both the State and the Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights.
Keralam seeks exclusion of homes, farms, plantations from proposed ESA
Keralam Minister Sunny Joseph said on Saturday that the state would press for the exclusion of inhabited areas, agricultural lands and plantations from the Ecologically Sensitive Area proposed in the Centre's latest draft notification. Speaking to reporters, Joseph said the state was finalising its response to the draft notification issued by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change on July 27 and would submit its recommendations within the stipulated timeframe. The Government of Keralam is committed to studying and submitting amendment proposals and protecting the best interests of the state, the Environment minister said. He said the state had recently held detailed discussions with a five-member high-level team of scientists appointed by the Union Environment Ministry to consult states on the issue. The discussions were held under the leadership of Chief Minister V D Satheesan and attended by Joseph, Forest Minister Shibu Baby John, Revenue Minister AP ...
University of Kerala DSU launches digital portal to redefine student governance
The union is eyeing transparency and student participation with the new website.
Eight Engineering Students Killed in Tragic Road Accident in Kerala
Eight engineering students died in a road accident in Thrissur, Kerala. They traveled without informing college authorities, raising safety concerns. Eight Engineering Students Killed in Tragic Road Accident in Kerala
Keralam to seek exclusion of inhabited areas, farms, plantations from ESA: Minister
Kerala will demand excluding inhabited areas and farmlands from the proposed Ecologically Sensitive Area. The state is finalizing its response to the Union Environment Ministry's draft notification. Discussions were held with a high-level team of scientists appointed by the Union Ministry. Kerala's case is based on its high population density and limited geographical area. The state is committed to protecting its ecological zones and environmental significance.
2 kg of suspected MDMA seized in Mattancherry in Keralam originated from Delhi: police
Sources with the anti-narcotic wing of Kochi City police say Mattancherry native Noufal, 32, allegedly used to source the synthetic drug from Delhi
AI sovereignty crucial for cybersecurity, says Gaganyaan astronaut
Gaganyaan astronaut and IAF pilot Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair on Saturday said AI sovereignty is crucial for ensuring national cybersecurity, as the growing use of artificial intelligence is making it increasingly difficult to distinguish between real and fake content. Speaking at the Kerala Cyber Suraksha Summit 2026, organised by Kerala Startup Mission and F9 Infotech, Nair said cybersecurity would have limited value unless the country developed ownership and control over AI technologies. It is very important that we have AI sovereignty, and any amount of cybersecurity will be of no avail unless we own AI, he said. Nair said future wars and industries would involve a whole-of-nation approach, making it increasingly difficult to distinguish between physical and digital boundaries. In the whole-of-nation approach, it's very difficult to say where the physical boundaries end and where the digital boundaries start. And it's going to affect all of us, he said. He stressed the ne
AI Sovereignty Essential For India's Digital Security
Gaganyaan astronaut Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair stressed the critical importance of AI sovereignty for national cybersecurity, citing the increasing difficulty in distinguishing between real and fake content due to AI. Speaking at the Kerala Cyber Suraksha Summit, Nair highlighted that future conflicts and industries would involve a 'whole-of-nation approach,' blurring physical and digital boundaries. He urged greater awareness of digital threats and emphasised India's need to build on its technological capabilities in AI and cybersecurity, drawing parallels with the success of Chandrayaan-3. Other speakers also underscored the rising threat of cyberattacks and the potential for Kerala to contribute to national technology requirements.
Overpriced popcorn, bottled water in multiplexes: Keralam govt agencies begin inspections
Based on inspections in Kochi, steps have been taken to issue notices to theatres that have not made free drinking water available, say officials
Thrissur, Sep 5 (IANS) The eight engineering students from Dindigul in Tamil Nadu who were killed in a road accident at Kaipamangalam in Thrissur had undertaken the trip without informing the college authorities, the institution said on Saturday. Local residents, however, raised questions over National Highway 66 safety and the parking of heavy vehicles along the stretch. College officials said they came to know about the accident and the deaths of the students only after Kerala Police contacted them early on Saturday morning. As the institution was closed for a holiday, the students are believed to have organised the trip privately. One of the deceased students, Santhosh, was staying in the college hostel but had gone home before joining the journey, officials said. College representatives and relatives of the victims have since left for Thrissur. The eight young men were killed in the accident on National Highway 66 at Kaipamangalam when the car in which they were travelling crashed into a stationary truck around midnight. Five occupants reportedly died on the spot while the rest died later. The bodies were taken to Thrissur Medical College Hospital for post-mortem examinations before being handed over to their families. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) maintained that the car was travelling at excessive speed when the accident occurred. It said adequate warning signs and safety arrangements had been put in place along the highway and assured cooperation with the investigation. Local residents, however, raised questions over highway safety and the parking of heavy vehicles along the stretch. They alleged that three trucks had been parked illegally on the road at the time of the accident and that drivers of two vehicles subsequently left the area with their trucks. Residents also pointed to poor lighting, the absence of speed breakers and the positioning of direction boards as factors contributing to accidents. They said vehicles entering the highway from service roads often travel at high speeds, while trucks parked along the carriageway pose a serious danger at night. The Kaipamangalam stretch has witnessed serious accidents in the past and actor and mimicry artiste Kollam Sudhi was killed in a road accident in the area. Minister O.J. Janeesh Kumar said allegations regarding negligent parking of the truck would be investigated. He also criticised the NHAI over safety arrangements during highway construction and said authorities had earlier been asked to provide adequate warnings and safeguards. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Opposition Leader says was no provocation for police to resort to violent lathicharge on students, who were peacefully protesting against full rendition of Vande Mataram in front of university building
Valles Marineris flood may have raised ancient Martian sea level by 34 metres: study
The flood, from the ancient canyon system, the largest in the Solar System, is estimated to have released 1,245 trillion cubic metres of water and may have raised the global mean level of the hypothesised ancient Martian ocean by about 34 metres, according to a new study published online in the peer-reviewed journal Icarus.
The three nuns at St. Francis Mission Home at Kuravilangad in Kottayam seek to carve out a life of their own after years of isolation and hardship following their stand in the Bishop Franco Mulakkal case
Overpriced popcorn, tickets: Kerala mall theatres face simultaneous inspections
Overpriced popcorn tickets Kerala mall theatres face simultaneous inspections
Pinarayi Vijayan Writes to Kharge Over Police Action Against SFI
Vijayan accused the Congress of adopting a fascist approach towards students in Keralam while opposing what he described as the repression of student protests by the Centre and the New Delhi police at the national level
College morphing case in Keralam: Police probe if accused student got help from others
In Teachers Day post, Keralam Higher Education Minister takes a dig at V-Cs attending RSS events
Congress MLA Ramya Haridas Clash With Own Party Cadre in Keralam
Haridas alleged that she was attacked and threatened by local Congress leaders, while district panchayat member Sajith Muttambalam and party leader Sajad gave a different account, alleging that the MLA and her associates had confronted them over a WhatsApp post, following which a scuffle broke out
Eight engineering students from TN killed in highway crash in Keralams Thrissur
Thrissur, Sep 05: Eight engineering students from Tamil Nadu's Dindigul were killed when their car rammed into a lorry parked illegally on NH-66 in Thrissur district of central Keralam, police said on Saturday. The accident occurred around 11.40 pm on Friday at Panambikkunnu in Kaipamangalam, when the car, travelling from Guruvayur towards Kodungallur, collided with the rear of the Maharashtra-registered lorry, police said. According to the FIR, the lorry was parked illegally on the right side of the highway near a barricaded stretch where traffic had been diverted as part of ongoing construction work. Police said the car was travelling at high speed and its driver apparently failed to notice the diversion barricade before the collision. Six students died on the spot, while two others were declared dead on arrival at a nearby hospital, police said. The deceased were students of an engineering college in Dindigul and were travelling towards Kodungallur along NH-66. Police said five of the deceasedSurya, Yuvasanjith, Joshua, Murali and Jeevawere from Dindigul, while Santhosh and Prasanna were from Madurai and Vishva was from Salem. The students were pulled out of the mangled car during a rescue operation involving residents, fire and rescue personnel and police. Their bodies were taken to the mortuary at Thrissur Medical College, police said. Kaipamangalam police have registered a case against the lorry driver under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for culpable homicide. The driver went into hiding soon after the accident, police said. Police contacted the families of the deceased using student identity cards recovered from the victims. Some of the families were unaware that their children had travelled to Keralam, police said. Relatives told police that Santhosh had recently purchased a car and that the group had planned a trip to Kochi. As the registration of the car had not been completed, they hired a rented vehicle for the trip, they said. Postmortem examinations were conducted at Thrissur Medical College, where relatives arrived to receive the bodies. Hospital authorities arranged ambulances to transport the bodies to their respective native places. Thrissur Rural District Police Chief Mohammad Nadeemuddin said a preliminary investigation indicated that the accident occurred due to the lorry driver's fault. It is definitely a mistake on the part of the lorry driver. An FIR has already been registered. Additionally, regarding the highway authorities and the contractor, we will inspect that as part of the investigation and take strict action, he told reporters. Nadeemuddin said the lorry driver was absconding, but the vehicle owner had been identified, and the driver would be apprehended soon. He said that although a Highway Police patrol unit had been deployed in the area, lorry drivers often parked their vehicles and left the spot. Definitely, parking should not be done here. We will check whether the highway authorities and contractors have installed proper signboards. But as per the preliminary assessment, this is a mistake on the part of the lorry driver, he said. Nadeemuddin said the Kodungallur deputy superintendent of police had been assigned to investigate the case. Legal action has been initiated, and an FIR has already been registered. Given the gravity of the case, we have designated the deputy SP of Kodungallur as the investigating officer. There will be a thorough investigation, and immediate and strict action will be taken against whoever is at fault. Necessary preventive measures will be taken by the police, he said.================
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Seven engineering students were among eight killed when their car crashed into a parked lorry in Thrissur.
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Congress MLA Ramya Haridas was involved in a scuffle with local party workers in Chirayinkeezhu, Thiruvananthapuram, leading to injuries and police cases. Both Haridas and the party workers, including district panchayat member Sajith Muttambalam and leader Sajad, have filed complaints, each presenting a different account of the incident which reportedly stemmed from a dispute over a WhatsApp post and the role of Haridas' staff member.
