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THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Thousands gathered to bid a tearful goodbye to Mithun, 13, who tragically lost his life after being electrocuted by a low-hanging overhead electric line at Thevalakkara Boys' School in Kollam district. Mithun's body was cremated in the compound of his home, with his younger brother Sujin lighting the pyre. Their mother, Suja who had been working as a house help in Kuwait, was away in Turkey with her employers when the devastating news reached her. Heartbreaking scenes unfolded as Suja, who arrived in Kochi on Saturday morning, said goodbye to her son for the last time. She had left for Kuwait to work as a house help only three months ago to secure the children's future. Earlier, hundreds of people stood in a long queue outside Thevalakkara Boys' High School to pay homage to Mithun, whose body was kept in the school premises for public viewing. His classmates, schoolmates, teachers, staff and residents paid their last respects. The electrocution incident, which took place on Thursday, sparked public outrage against the negligence of the school management controlled by the CPI(M). Students and youth affiliated with various organisations took to the streets, demanding action against those responsible for the lapse. Education Minister V Sivankutty directed the management to ensure accountability for the lapse. Amid the ongoing protests, the school's headmistress S Suja, was placed under suspension.
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) YouTuber Samay Raina appeared before the National Commission for Women (NCW) in Delhi on Tuesday, months after he was summoned in connection with allegedly offensive and sexist content aired during his show "India's Got Latent", officials said. Raina was also among the five social media influencers who appeared before the Supreme Court in a case seeking action against them for ridiculing persons suffering from disabilities. Raina submitted his statement in response to the allegations to NCW officials. Officials said further steps will be considered after reviewing his ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Jul 19 (PTI) Hockey India on Saturday announced a 40-member core probable group for the upcoming senior women's national coaching camp, which will be held at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Centre here from July 21 to August 29. The camp holds significant importance as the Indian women's hockey team gears up for the women's Asia Cup, set to begin on September 5 in Hangzhou, China. The tournament will serve as a direct qualification pathway for the 2026 FIH Women's World Cup, with only the champion earning a guaranteed spot. All players from the previous camp have been retaine ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, July 14 (PTI) The Gujarat High Court on Monday directed a man, facing contempt of court for attending a virtual court hearing while relieving himself on a toilet seat, to deposit Rs 1 lakh with the court's registry after observing that he was ready to tender an unconditional apology. The incident occurred on June 20 when Justice Nirzar S Desai was hearing a case. A video of the man soon went viral, prompting the high court to initiate suo motu contempt proceedings. On Monday, the division bench of Justices AS Supehia and RT Vachhani directed the man, identified as Samad Abdul Rehm ...Read More >
New Delhi: The death of a 36-year-old man, initially believed to have been due to accidental electrocution, is now the subject of a murder investigation after Delhi Police found signs of foul play. His wife who allegedly rushed him to the hospital has been apprehended.The victim, Karan Dev, a resident of Om Vihar in west Delhi, who owned an artificial jewellery business, was brought to the hospital on July 13 by his wife, who claimed he had suffered an electric shock. He was declared brought dead ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Punjab chief ministerBhagwant Mann on Thursday said the government will table a bill in the assembly on Friday to introduce harsher punishment for religious sacrilege. However, the law will not be enacted immediately, as the government plans to hold consultations with stakeholders before finalising the legislation.Mann said the decision was taken in a meeting of the cabinet earlier in the day. After the legislation is tabled, Punjab govt will gather suggestions on the law from stakeholders, including religious organisations and people, he added.Sources said said the new legislation ...Read More >
BENGALURU: AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday launched a sharp attack on both the Narendra Modi government and Pinarayi Vijayan's Kerala LDF regime at a rally in Kottarakkara, accusing them of practising the "unhealthy politics of control" while weakening democratic institutions. Addressing a large gathering in Kollam district, the Congress chief declared that the upcoming polls were not just about changing the government but "saving the future of Keralam, its prosperity, and its institutions of democracy". He alleged there is a dangerous concentration of power and suppression of dis ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, June 8: Tension flared in Nilambur in Kerala's Malappuram district after a Class 10 student was electrocuted by a live wire from an illegal electric fence set up to trap wild boars. The incident happened on Saturday night. It is to be noted that Nilambur is going for a by-election on June 19. The tragic incident triggered widespread protests by opposition United Democratic Front (UDF) activists, who blocked roads and clashed with the police. The deceased, Ananthu alias Jithu (15), a resident of the Vazhikadavu area near Nilambur, had gone with three friends to a stream aft ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) On her milestone 50th birthday, Shilpa Shetty took a heartfelt moment to reflect on her incredible journey and the defining stories that have shaped her both personally and professionally. Celebrating decades of success and growth, she shared insights into the experiences that made her the strong and inspiring woman she is today. Taking to Instagram, she posted a video of her transformation over the years and wrote, "Grateful for my journey and the stories that made me and the ones still on my way. Thank you for all your love and wishes Instafam. #Gratitude #lo ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 19 (PTI) The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy has said the board will continue to support the AAIB's investigation into the Air India plane crash, and that reports about the incident are premature and speculative. On June 12, Air India's Boeing 787-8 aircraft en route from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick crashed into a building soon after takeoff, killing 260 people, including 19 people on the ground. Out of the 242 people onboard, one passenger survived. Also Read | Chandan Mishra Murder: 5 Held in West Bengal, Prime Suspects Manage to Fl ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 19 (PTI) The Regional Medical Research Centre in Bhubaneswar, under the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), has developed an advanced malaria vaccine that can prevent plasmodium falciparum infection in individuals and minimise community transmission. The ICMR Delhi has invited Expressions of Interest (EoI) from eligible organisations, companies and manufacturers enthusiastic about the Transfer of Technology for commercial production of "a recombinant chimeric multi-stage malaria vaccine (AdFalciVax) against plasmodium falciparum". The pre-clinical validation of this te ...Read More >
General Education Minister V Sivankutty said that the government has received a detailed report from the Director General of Education and was taking swift action. A day after a 13-year-old student tragically died from electrocution at his school in Kollam district, Kerala, General Education Minister V Sivankutty announced immediate measures on Friday. These include suspending the headmistress and issuing a show-cause notice to the school's management, reported PTI. Midhun, a student at Thevala ...Read More >
Kozhikode (Kerala) [India], March 31 (ANI): Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday warned of a looming "financial earthquake" linking the ongoing tensions in West Asia to a potential spike in fuel prices and inflation that would be directly felt by the people of India in the coming months. Addressing a gathering in Kozhikode today, Gandhi said that the unfolding situation in the Gulf region is a "tragedy" whose consequences remain uncertain, but cautioned that its ripple effects would directly affect people in Kerala and across India. He further warned that ri ...Read More >
Lucknow: Senior Samajwadi Party leader and former minister Gayatri Prajapati was attacked by a fellow inmate inside Lucknow Jail on Tuesday. The scuffle took place within the jail premises, after which prison authorities launched an internal inquiry. According to a statement issued by Dr Ramdhani, DIG Prisons, Lucknow Range, the incident occurred after Prajapati allegedly used abusive language towards another inmate, Vishwas Rajput. In response, Vishwas attacked Prajapati using a sharp object inside the cell. DIG Prisons clarified that the incident was not premeditated and dismissed any spec ...Read More >
Amaravathi (Andhra Pradesh) [India], July 19 (ANI): A Telugu Desam Parliamentary Party meeting was held at the Chief Minister's Camp Office under the leadership of Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, in which it was emphasised that the party will focus on issues concerning Andhra Pradesh in the upcoming Parliament session. Andhra Minister Nara Lokesh and several MPs attended the meeting. Also Read | Ganeshotsav Declared 'Rajya Mahotsav': Maharashtra Government Elevates Century-Old Festival to State Festival Status, Plans Cultural Programs, Global Outreach and Tourism Promotion to Showcase Mara ...Read More >
Patna, Jul 19 (PTI) The Bihar government on Saturday said that more than 12,000 new polling stations have been created in the state as per the recommendation of the Election Commission, as part of special intensive revision (SIR). According to a release issued by the election department, the total number of polling stations has risen to 90,712 from 77,895, after the establishment of 12,817 new ones. Of these, 12,479 polling stations have been set up "at the same building or premises housing the existing ones", while the remaining ones are "in the vicinity". A "district-wise list" of the new ...Read More >
KOLLAM (Kerala): Two young women athletes were injured, one critically, after being struck by a car allegedly carrying United Democratic Front (UDF) workers in Kollam district on Tuesday evening, police said. The incident occurred on Asramam Link Road shortly after a public campaign event concluded around 6 pm. According to police, the UDF workers were returning from the campaign when the women, who were pedestrians at the time, were hit. Both injured athletes were admitted to a hospital and are undergoing treatment, with one in serious condition. The vehicle involved is reportedly owned by ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: In a renewed effort to put economic pressure on Russia, the European Union on Friday unveiled a fresh package of sanctions, which includes lowering the price cap on Russian crude oil and sanctioning Nayara Energy Ltd, an India-based refinery linked to Russian energy giant Rosneft. This marks the first time the EU has imposed sanctions involving India, a country that has heavily relied on discounted Russian crude since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022. Nayara Energy Ltd, formerly known as Essar Oil Ltd, operates a 20-million-tonne-per-year refinery in Vadinar, Gujarat, an ...Read More >
New Delhi: Leaders of the 24 party I.N.D.I.A. bloc met virtually on Saturday to finalise their strategy for the Monsoon Session of Parliament, which begins on Monday. They agreed to focus on eight priority issues, while reserving the option to raise additional local concerns as they arise. Among the key issues identified are Pahalgam terror attack and the Centre's response, Operation Sindoor and US President Donald Trump's claim that he brokered an India Pakistan cease fire ("five jets were shot down"), foreign policy questions, including India's position on the Gaza conflict, Special Intensi ...Read More >
T'puram: The headmistress of Thevalakkara Boys High School, where a 13-year-old boy was electrocuted to death, was suspended from service on Friday. General education department issued a directive to the school management to suspend headmistress Suja S in connection with the electrocution death of Class VIII student Mithun in the school on Thursday. School manager R Thulasidharan Pillai issued the suspension order. Kollam district assistant education officer, who visited the school, reported seri ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Volvo, the Swedish luxury carmaker on Friday said it plans to bring the new Volvo EX30 SUV, the entry level luxury electric car, during the forthcoming festive season, to boost electric penetration in the world's third largest car market. "In the last six months the electric car market in India has grown about 4.5 per cent in the mass car market while the luxury car market rose to 9 per cent. We want to accelerate this growth by bringing our new Volvo EX30 electric car during the festival season," Jyoti Malhotra, MD at Volvo Car India told Financial Chronicle in an exclusive interv ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, Jul 19 (PTI) Kerala General Education Minister V Sivankutty on Saturday alleged that the UDF and the BJP were using the recent tragic electrocution of a 13-year-old student at his school in Kollam district for political gains. Mithun, a student at Thevalakkara Boys High School, died after coming into contact with a live electric wire on the school premises on Thursday. Sivankutty claimed that activists of the Congress-led UDF and the BJP showed black flags and blocked vehicles of the ministers who were going to visit the boy's family in order to "derive political mileage" ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): Delhi police arrested a woman and her cousin for their alleged involvement in the death of the husband of the woman, officials said on Saturday. The accused have been identified as Sushmita and her cousin Rahul. According to the police, the victim, Karan Dev, was allegedly killed after being given sleeping pills and electrocuted by his wife and her cousin. Speaking to ANI DCP Dwarka Ankit Singh Said On 13th july information was received from a hospital in the Uttam Nagar area that a person named Karan has died an unnatural death. After this, the police team ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): The suspicious death of a 36-year-old man in Delhi Uttam Nagar has turned into a murder investigation, leading to the arrest of the victim wife and cousin brother. The deceased, Karan, was initially reported to have died of electrocution on July 13. He was brought dead to Mata Rooprani Magadh Hospital, and his family members claimed it was an accident, even requesting the police to waive the postmortem. DCP Dwarka, Ankit Kumar Singh, told ANI that due to the unnatural circumstances of the death, a postmortem was conducted despite the family request. On 13th ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Delhi PWD and Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh on Saturday promised a complete transformation of the capital's ageing water infrastructure within a year, blaming decades-old pipelines and previous government negligence for the ongoing water crisis. During a visit to D-Block Gole Market, Gurudwara Flats in Rakabganj, and Type-II Flats in Sarojini Nagar, Singh highlighted the alarming state of Delhi's water pipelines. "There are places in Delhi where pipelines are 40 to 80 years old. People are drinking polluted water because no upgrades were ever made," h ...Read More >
Kollam: Hours after the funeral of Mithun (13), who was electrocuted at the Boys High School in Thevalakkara, officials from the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) removed the electric line that claimed the boy's life. The action came amid public outrage over the presence of a hazardous electric line near the school building. Mithun died on Thursday morning after coming into contact with a low-hanging live wire. According to witnesses, he was playing with friends when he was electrocuted while trying to retrieve a friend's slipper that had fallen onto the roof of the cycle shed. Following ...Read More >