Kozhikode: The condition of Malayalam film actor Jagathy Sreekumar, who was admitted to a hospital here after he met with a road accident, is stable, doctors attending on him said today.
The condition of the actor, who underwent an emergency surgery after the accident on March 10, 'is stable at present', Dr Abdullah Cheriakkat, Managing Director, Malabar Institute of Medical Sciences Hospital, where he is undergoing treatment, told reporters here today.
The 61-year actor, who suffered multiple injuries in chest, abdomen and leg, was responding to medicines well and his blood pressure and functioning of kidneys are normal. However, he will continue to remain in ventilator for a couple of days
more, he said.
He said surgeries for correction of right thigh and right arm fractures would be done 'most probably' tomorrow depending on his condition.
Sreekumar,who has acted in over 1,000 films doing a variety of roles, largely as a comedian, met with the accident on his way to Kodagu in Karnataka for the shooting of a new movie when his car rammed into the road median and overturned at
nearby Tenhippalam in wee hours on March 10.
Works on about 10 projects in which Sreekumar figures are held up in view of the accident, sources in film industry said. PTI
Monday, March 12, 2012
Police withdraws case registered against women for offering Pongala
Thiruvananthapuram: Chief Minister Oommen chandy said that police action of registering cases against women who had offered pongala in the Attukal temple was without the knowledge of the Government and the case has been withdrawn .The DGP has been asked to give a detailed report regarding this matter, he said.
Police registered case against over 1000 women who offered Pongala during the Attukal Pongala ritual. The police registered a case as per the Kerala High Court verdict banning roadside meetings.
DGP Jacob Punnoose said though the policemen who registered case explained that the case was registered as a routine affair, he sought an explanation from them.
DGP said immediate explanation has been sought and action would be taken against the deputy police commissioner PC Mohanan who ordered to file a case. DGP said the pongala does not come under the purview of HC order. Various political leaders have expressed their protest on the issue.
Police registered case against over 1000 women who offered Pongala during the Attukal Pongala ritual. The police registered a case as per the Kerala High Court verdict banning roadside meetings.
DGP Jacob Punnoose said though the policemen who registered case explained that the case was registered as a routine affair, he sought an explanation from them.
DGP said immediate explanation has been sought and action would be taken against the deputy police commissioner PC Mohanan who ordered to file a case. DGP said the pongala does not come under the purview of HC order. Various political leaders have expressed their protest on the issue.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
P.K.Narayana Panicker passes away
Changnacherry: P.K. Narayana Panicker, considered to be one of the leading lights of the Nair Service Society (NSS), the social organisation of the Kerala's Nair community, passed away here Wednesday afternoon, He was 82.
RSS chief visits Sivagiri Mutt
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 14 (PTI) RSS Sarsanghchalak (chief) Mohan Bhagwat today visited the famed Sivagiri Mutt at Varkala near here, founded by saint-reformer Sree Narayana Guru. Bhagwat was received by the head of the Mutt Swamy Rithambharananda and other sanyasins. He offered floral tribute at the 'samadhi' of the Guru and the nearby Sarada Mutt. A major spiritual centre in Kerala, Sivagiri Mutt was founded by Sree Naryana Guru, the 20th century reformer who profoundly influenced Kerala society through his message of "one caste, one religion and one God for men".
E.Sreedharan visits project area of proposed monorail
Kozhikode: E Sreedharan, former chairman of Delhi metro rail corporation visited the proposed project site for monorail connecting Kozhikode medical college and Karippur Airport. Sreedhraran examined 13 locations from Medical College to Ramanattukara. He denied divulging anything about the inspection. He will hold talks with PWD minister VK Ibrahim Kunju on Monday.
The project will be completed in three phases. The first phase would be from medical college to Ramanattukara, second phase from Meenchantha to Karippur and third phase from Elathoor to Kozhikode. The expected cost if Rs 1500 crore.
The project will be completed in three phases. The first phase would be from medical college to Ramanattukara, second phase from Meenchantha to Karippur and third phase from Elathoor to Kozhikode. The expected cost if Rs 1500 crore.
Court rejects Madhani's plea
Bangalore: The Bangalore First class Metropolitan Magistrate rejected the plea filed by Abdul Nassar Madhani to exclude him from the Bangalore blast case. The court ruled that Madhani will have to face the hearing and the charge sheet will be read out to him on February 27. Madhani had stated in his plea that he had been included as accused in the case wrongly. The court had been hearing the pleas submitted by Madhani and many others in relation to the case. Adv. P Usman is representing Madhani.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Ex-CJI Balakrishnan in a soup over graft
A bench comprising Chief Justice S.H. Kapadia and Justice Swatanter Kumar asked Attorney General G.E. Vahanvati to take instructions in this regard and report back to the court by March 12.
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday sought to know from the government if it had taken any action or proposed to take any action on complaints alleging corruption and other charges against National Human Rights Commission chairperson K.G. Balakrishnan.
A bench comprising Chief Justice S.H. Kapadia and Justice Swatanter Kumar asked Attorney General G.E. Vahanvati to take instructions in this regard and report back to the court by March 12.
The bench sought a status report on complaints against Justice Balakrishnan while hearing a petition by NGO Common Cause, seeking a direction to the Centre to initiate the process for removal of the NHRC head in view of charges of misbehaviour against him.
The NGO had sought an intervention as the government was reportedly ignoring complaints against him. It alleged that Justice Balakrishnan faced charges of amassing benami properties, suppressing the fact that former Union minister A. Raja had been accused of attempting to interfere with the course of justice and approving false RTI replies pertaining to assets of judges during his tenure as the CJI.
Common Cause counsel Prashant Bhushan said there had been no response to complaints sent as early as in April.
He said about 20 properties had been acquired by his brother and two sons-in-law between 2005 and 2009 when Balakrishnan was in the Supreme Court. He had also given a false statement denying any complaint against Raja.
Bhushan said NHRC chairperson could be removed if a reference is made by the government to the Supreme Court and the court, after an inquiry recommends removal. With the government not making a reference, he sought a mandamus to the government for performing its duty.
Justice Kapadia, however, raised questions on another petition by a lawyer seeking removal of Justice Balakrishnan. "How can we do so?'' Justice Kapadia observed, referring to the provisions pertaining to removal in the Human Rights Act.
Bhushan said the court could always intervene when the government fails to perform its duty under law. "The court is not helpless in any situation but we need justification for intervention," Justice Kapadia said. The Supreme Court, had earlier permitted the CBI to take "necessary action" on complaints against Justice Balakrishnan.
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday sought to know from the government if it had taken any action or proposed to take any action on complaints alleging corruption and other charges against National Human Rights Commission chairperson K.G. Balakrishnan.
A bench comprising Chief Justice S.H. Kapadia and Justice Swatanter Kumar asked Attorney General G.E. Vahanvati to take instructions in this regard and report back to the court by March 12.
The bench sought a status report on complaints against Justice Balakrishnan while hearing a petition by NGO Common Cause, seeking a direction to the Centre to initiate the process for removal of the NHRC head in view of charges of misbehaviour against him.
The NGO had sought an intervention as the government was reportedly ignoring complaints against him. It alleged that Justice Balakrishnan faced charges of amassing benami properties, suppressing the fact that former Union minister A. Raja had been accused of attempting to interfere with the course of justice and approving false RTI replies pertaining to assets of judges during his tenure as the CJI.
Common Cause counsel Prashant Bhushan said there had been no response to complaints sent as early as in April.
He said about 20 properties had been acquired by his brother and two sons-in-law between 2005 and 2009 when Balakrishnan was in the Supreme Court. He had also given a false statement denying any complaint against Raja.
Bhushan said NHRC chairperson could be removed if a reference is made by the government to the Supreme Court and the court, after an inquiry recommends removal. With the government not making a reference, he sought a mandamus to the government for performing its duty.
Justice Kapadia, however, raised questions on another petition by a lawyer seeking removal of Justice Balakrishnan. "How can we do so?'' Justice Kapadia observed, referring to the provisions pertaining to removal in the Human Rights Act.
Bhushan said the court could always intervene when the government fails to perform its duty under law. "The court is not helpless in any situation but we need justification for intervention," Justice Kapadia said. The Supreme Court, had earlier permitted the CBI to take "necessary action" on complaints against Justice Balakrishnan.
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