First Published Dec 22, 2022, 6:59 PM IST
Today’s main news is the Kovid concern, precautions and restrictions. The possibilities of re-compulsory mask came out today. Another important news is that the Covid check has been tightened including in the Taj Mahal. In the meantime, Jodo’s response to the action of the Union Health Minister, who sent a letter to Yatra, and the response of the Health Minister received attention. Meanwhile, the most painful news will be the death of a Malayali girl who went to the National Cycle Polo Championship. The opposition leader also came out today criticizing the Pinarayi government for including the population centers in the buffer zone and now it is rolling where it fell. Below are 10 important news items at a glance
1 Center to tighten covid standards; Masks may be made mandatory again
One of the most important news today is the possible tightening of covid norms in the country. Restrictions may be tightened during the upcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations. Masks are likely to be made mandatory again. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Health has reiterated that flights from China will not be cancelled. The Ministry of Health informs that there is no decision to cancel flights to and from China for the time being. Meanwhile, the covid test has been made mandatory to enter the Taj Mahal. Only those who have been tested and confirmed to be free of covid will be allowed to enter the Taj Mahal. The district health department explains that the condition is applicable to all visitors. The health department has explained that the restriction is in view of the place where many tourists come every day. Meanwhile, a high-level meeting is being held under the leadership of the Prime Minister to take crucial decisions.
2 ‘Holidays are coming, don’t forget masks, be careful’: Health Minister reminds
Health Minister Veena George came to the scene asking everyone to follow the Covid protocol. The minister suggested that the situation in the state is being evaluated in the case of a new covid variant being confirmed in the country and should proceed cautiously. At present, the number of covid cases and hospitalizations in the state is low. But Kerala should also be cautious in case of rising cases of covid at the international and national level. Christmas and New Year holidays are coming. Those going to crowded places should be careful to wear masks. The elderly, those with other illnesses, and infants should be specially monitored. The government is also checking the presence of genetically modified covid virus in the state and whether it is forming a cluster. The state is moving ahead cautiously. The minister also informed that vigilance has been issued in all the districts.
3 ‘Jodo Yatra made many people shiver’; Rahul Gandhi said that a planned move is underway to stop the trip
Another major news today is Rahul Gandhi has come out criticizing the planned move to stop the Bharat Jodo Yatra. Rahul Gandhi criticized that the propaganda that Kovid is coming again and the Jodo Yatra is making many people tremble. Rahul Gandhi rejected Union Health Minister’s suggestion to follow the Covid instructions. Rahul began his journey without wearing a mask as usual in the ongoing Bharat Jodo Yatra in Haryana. And many activists are participating in the journey. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandavya warned yesterday that if the Covid norms are not followed, the journey will have to be stopped. Rahul’s reply came after this. But the Union Health Minister has again come out with a response that he has given a warning in the situation of Kovid, not playing politics.
4 ‘Pinarai government put settlements in buffer zone, now it’s rolling over where it fell’: VD Satheesan
Leader of the opposition VD Satheesan came out today saying that the Pinarayi government has included the population centers in the buffer zone. Satheesan accused the government of showing complete negligence and mismanagement and rolling over where it fell in the buffer zone. ‘The government has issued an order that harms the people. What the Oommen Chandy government had done beautifully, the Pinarayi government made it difficult for the people. The Chief Minister is yet to respond to the questions raised by the opposition. Kerala has more forests than the national average. Higher population density and less residential land is what should be reported to the Supreme Court. But the government is not doing any of this. The government is at a loss as to what to do. Now the left government is blaming Jairam Ramesh for helping the BJP. Satheesan accused the first Pinarayi government of being a disaster and claimed that the opposition managed to wake up the sleeping government.
5 A victim of injustice! A Malayali girl who had gone to the National Cycle Polo Championship died
The news that saddened everyone today was that a 10-year-old girl from the Kerala team who reached the National Cycle Polo Championship died in Nagpur. Nida Fatima, a native of Alappuzha, died. He was admitted to the hospital due to vomiting. As the condition worsened, he was shifted to ventilator. He later died. The contestants in Kerala, including Nida, were staying in a temporary center after the organizers denied accommodation and food facilities. Alappuzha native Nida Fatima’s health condition deteriorated early this morning due to severe vomiting. Then he was taken to Srikrishna Hospital in Nagpur. The accompanying trainers said that after an injection was given here, the health condition worsened. Then he was shifted to ICU. The child’s death was confirmed in the afternoon.
6 Temporary relief for VS: Stay on judgment to pay compensation to Oommen Chandy
Another news in Kerala is that the trial court ordered VS Achuthanandan to pay compensation to the then Chief Minister Oommen Chandy in connection with the solar case. The Thiruvananthapuram District Court stayed the lower court order in the case of VS’s remarks during the Lok Sabha elections being defamatory. The lower court verdict was to pay compensation of Rs. The basis of the case was against what VS Achuthanandan had said in a channel interview on July 6, 2013 that Oommen Chandy was behind the solar company and Oommen Chandy had cheated crores by putting Saritha Nair in front. The court ruled to pay compensation of ten lakh rupees to Oommen Chandy after the things said in the interview could not be proved in the court. This judgment has now been stayed.
7 Newspaper supplement in praise of CPM district leader, written by area committee member; Controversy
Another news is the controversy related to the publication of a supplement in the newspaper praising the CPM leader. The supplement is about Party Pathanamthitta district secretariat member PB Harshakumar. A section of the CPM came out against the supplement. Criticism has been raised that the supplement is not compatible with the CPM organizational model. PB Harshakumar was elected as the state vice president of CITU. An article about him was published in Kerala Kaumudi daily. The article was written by CPM Adoor Area Committee Member CR Dhinraj. But Harsh Kumar responded that he did not know about the preparation of the supplement.
8 A lawyer was injured when a flagpole got stuck around his neck; The High Court expressed its anger
Another news today is that the High Court expressed its anger over the incident in Thrissur where a scooter passenger was injured by a roadside plastic cord. Terming the incident as horrific, the court directed the Thrissur Corporation Secretary to appear in person tomorrow. The court also criticized the authorities for waiting for disaster to happen. Those who put up illegal Kotoriran and banner are traveling by car. Such people have no problem. The court also criticized that common people are suffering from all this. Justice Devan Ramachandran heard the case. The plea will be heard again tomorrow at 1.45 pm.
9 ‘Kappa’ in Udvegavathi, full Prithviraj; Review
The release and first reviews of Prithviraj’s film Kappa is a news from the Malayalam cinema world. Kappa is a film directed by Shaji Kailas based on the story Shankhumukhi by GR Indu Gopan, who is notable among the new writers. Kappa is also the film where Shaji will team up with Prithviraj after Tiger, which brought back Shaji Kailash after a gap. The curiosity before the release of the film was that Shaji Kailas, who has once made his signature in action films, will prepare a film language for the story of a remarkable storyteller of the new generation. Kappa gives us the experience of seeing Shaji Kailash renewing himself with time in the visual narrative. The initial reactions are that Prithviraj played the role of Kota Madhu, Asif Ali played the role of Anand and Anna Ben played the role of Binu Trivikraman.
10 World Cup achievement; Reportedly, Messi may feature in Argentina’s currency
The news from the world of sports is that Lionel Messi may be included in the currencies of Argentina in the glow of the World Cup football victory. The report in the international media is that Messi, who is the most followed sports star, played a crucial role in the final match. After 36 years, Argentina and their fans are celebrating their World Cup football achievement. A meeting chaired by the Bank of Argentina’s regulator has reportedly discussed the issue of putting Messi’s image on the currency. It is reported that the proposal was initially raised in the form of a joke, but others who attended the meeting supported the proposal. But already, dummy pictures of Messi’s face in Argentina’s currency, the peso, have gone viral on social media.
Last Updated Dec 22, 2022, 6:59 PM IST