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Kerala, one of the worst-affected states in Covid-19, is now wasting 20% of vaccines due to expiry: Report

OpIndia Staff - 4 May, 2022

There are no takers for vaccines in Kerala, especially in private hospitals, leading to the expiry of vaccines. Even the free vaccines provided by the government are reaching their expiry, as per a report.

Crime

Kerala: Ex-Muslim Askar Ali attacked, assaulted by mob for quitting Islam, faces threats from own community

OpIndia Staff - 4 May, 2022

Askar Ali, who had recently renounced Islam, has filed an attempt to murder case with the Kollam police against a mob comprising of Muslims who allegedly kidnapped and manhandled him.

Entertainment

Malayalam actor Vijay Babu accused in a second #MeToo harassment case, victim says he tried to forcefully kiss her

OpIndia Staff - 1 May, 2022

The victim has revealed that Vijay Babu was drinking alcohol and also offered her the same. All of a sudden, the accused allegedly leaned towards her to forcibly kiss her on the lips.

Crime

Kerala: Christian priest sentenced to 18 years for sexually assaulting four teenage boys

OpIndia Staff - 1 May, 2022

A case was registered against the priest in Puthoor under Section 377 (unnatural offences) of the Indian Penal Code and other relevant sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) Act, 2012.

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Kerala: Former Congress leader PC George says Muslims’ restaurants serve drinks with drugs causing impotence, arrested

OpIndia Staff - 1 May, 2022

PC George, a seven-time and a former legislator of the Poonjar constituency, also urged non-Muslims in the state to refrain from visiting restaurants run by Muslims.

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Clashes erupt in Kerala between two factions after Bishop converts Tiruvananthapuram’s MM church into a cathedral: Here is what happened

OpIndia Staff - 29 April, 2022

On Friday, protests erupted outside the Mateer Memorial Church in the heart of the capital city of Kerala

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Christian group CASA participates in Hindu Maha Sammelan: Read how the group is fighting ‘Love Jihad’ in Kerala

Dibakar Dutta - 27 April, 2022

Christian Association and Alliance for Social Action (CASA) will participate in 10th Ananthapuri Hindu Maha Sammelan in Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala

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Congress panel recommends suspension of Ex-PPCC chief Sunil Jakhar, removal of KV Thomas from all party positions for anti-party activities

OpIndia Staff - 26 April, 2022

Congress Disciplinary Committee served Sunil Jakhar, KV Thomas, and the five Meghalaya MLAs with a show-cause notice, asking them to explain why action should not be taken against them

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Kerala: P Sasi, once accused of sexual misconduct by own party member, appointed as Pinarayi Vijayan’s political secretary

OpIndia Staff - 20 April, 2022

Sasi, known to be a close confidant of Pinarayi Vijayan, will act as the link between the party and the chief minister for a second stint, as per reports.

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