The Movement for Independent Cinema, made up of independent filmmakers, is calling for the reorganization of the State Chalachithra Academy and the State Film Development Corporation. They are advocating for an independent filmmaker to lead the Academy, as they believe appointing someone from commercial cinema would detract from promoting independent films. The Academy has been…
Adam Jo Antony turned 20 on August 9, but he has been missing since July 28. His parents, Antony and Simi, have been searching for him frantically. Adam was preparing for exams and had few friends. He left without his phone, wallet, or clothes. CCTV footage showed him on the road at 3:19 a.m. near…
The Wayanad district administration has successfully completed the water budget for all local bodies in the district, which is crucial for sustainable water management and reliable water supply for various needs. This document supports sectors like agriculture, animal husbandry, industry, and tourism. Thanks to the efforts of resource persons, local volunteers, and field operations, data…
Opposition leader V D Satheesan criticized the government for errors in the Wayanad disaster relief memorandum, stating that no funds were spent despite claims. He emphasized the efforts of volunteers and organizations in providing food and burying bodies. Satheesan raised concerns about exaggerated expenditure claims and demanded transparency in fund utilization. He also highlighted the…
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan criticized the One Nation, One Election plan approved by the Union cabinet, stating that it aims to weaken India’s federal structure and centralize power. He believes that the BJP is pushing for this plan despite facing setbacks in the Lok Sabha elections. Vijayan warned that this move could shift India towards…
A 38-year-old man from Edavanna panchayat in Malappuram, who recently returned from UAE, has tested positive for Mpox, an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus. He had symptoms like fever, headache, and body pain and sought treatment at a private hospital, which led to his isolation and testing. The health department has set up…
In 2016, Methil Devika impressed the audience with her acting skills in a theatre production of Naga. Despite her lack of experience in acting, she delivered a stunning performance as a young wife. Known for her excellence in Mohiniyattam, a classical dance form, Devika finally decided to make her debut in films with Kadha Innuvare,…
Despite the efforts of the city corporation to crack down on waste dumping, many people are still disposing of garbage illegally on roads, public lands, and canals in Thiruvananthapuram. Fines totaling Rs 3.42 lakh were imposed on offenders in 707 cases between July 15 and Sept 13. The death of a sanitation worker while cleaning…
The State Human Rights Commission chairperson, Justice Alexander Thomas, is questioning the government for not following through on their order to provide compensation to the families of the five youths who died in an accident at Kovalam beach in 2015. The commission has demanded an explanation from the principal secretary of the revenue department and…
The 130-year-old Govt Lower Primary School at Vattiyoorkavu in Thiruvananthapuram is set to be relocated to make room for the Vattiyoorkavu junction and road development project. The school will be moved to a new location on a 50-cent plot along the Mannarakonam-Melathumele Road, with funds allocated from the MLA for the construction of a new…