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Sex Assault-Accused Kerala Actor, MLA Dropped From Film Body Panel

Written by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Wednesday August 28, 2024, Thiruvananthapuram

The #MeToo scandal that has engulfed the Malayalam film industry since the Justice Hema Committee report was released - has its first political fallout - actor M Mukesh, also a CPI(M) MLA, has been dropped from a state panel for the movie industry.

Mollywood #MeToo: 17 Cases So Far, Actor Flags Threats After Speaking Out

Reported by Uma Sudhir, Edited by Saikat Kumar Bose | Wednesday August 28, 2024, New Delhi

A total of 17 cases have been registered in connection with sexual harassment allegations that have shaken the Malayalam film industry and led to the dissolution of Association of Malayalam Movie Artists or AMMA

"Truth Must Come Out...": Kerala Actor Accused Of Sex Assault Claims Blackmail

Reported by Uma Sudhir | Tuesday August 27, 2024, Thiruvananthapuram

Malayalam actor and CPIM MLA M Mukesh - one of many Kerala film personalities accused of sexual assault after the Justice Hema Committee report release - hit back Tuesday saying he had been "blackmailed" by his accuser, fellow actor Minu Muneer.

"Hoping For Justice...": Young Kerala Actor Claims Rape By Actor Baburaj

Reported by Ishika Verma, Written by Chandrashekar Srinivasan | Monday August 26, 2024, New Delhi

A junior artiste in the Malayalam film industry has accused award-winning actor and director Baburaj of rape, adding to the flood of sexual abuse complaints against senior figures, details of which were revealed in a report made public last week.

Malayalam Actor Siddique Files Police Complaint Over Sexual Assault Allegations

Asian News International | Monday August 26, 2024, Kochi

Veteran Malayalam actor Siddique has lodged a complaint with Kerala police against actress Revathy Sampath after she accused him of sexual misconduct, officials said on Monday.

Special Team To Probe Atrocities Allegations In Kerala Film Industry

NDTV News Desk | Sunday August 25, 2024

The Kerala government has formed a seven-member special police team to investigate the atrocities faced by women in movie industry.

Scientists Find Fingerprints Of Climate Change On Wayanad Landslides

Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 14, 2024, New Delhi

The deadly landslides in Kerala's ecologically fragile Wayanad district were triggered by a heavy burst of rainfall, made 10 per cent heavier by climate change, according to a new rapid attribution study by a global team of scientists.

Kerala Implemented "Fake News Detection" In Textbooks Before UK: Official

Press Trust of India | Monday August 12, 2024, Thiruvananthapuram

The Kerala General Education Department took a pioneering step by incorporating modules into the ICT textbooks for Classes 5 and 7 to empower school children to identify fake news on online platforms and conduct fact-checking, said an official.

Search Mission Resumes In Wayanad, Survivors To Help Locate Spots

Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday August 11, 2024, Thiruvananthapuram

The second phase of the search for the missing persons in the Wayanad landslide disaster commenced on Sunday with the operation being carried out in six zones where the survivors will help in locating the spots.

Kerala Landslides: Centre Will Provide All Possible Help In Rescue Efforts, Says PM Modi

Press Trust of India | Saturday August 10, 2024, Wayanad(Kerala)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday assured the Centre will provide all possible help in the relief and rehabilitation efforts in the landslides-hit areas of Wayanad district.

PM Modi, Pinarayi Vijayan Chair Review Meeting Over Wayanad Landslides

Asian News International | Saturday August 10, 2024, Wayanad (Kerala)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a review meeting on Saturday after undertaking an aerial and on-the-ground survey of affected sites in Wayanad.

"How Many Children Lost Their Loved Ones'': PM In Landslides-Hit Wayanad

Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday August 10, 2024, Wayanad

Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is on a visit to the landslide-ravaged Wayanad on Saturday asked how many children lost their loved ones while visiting the damaged G.V.H.S. School Vellarmala.

YouTuber Arrested For Derogatory Remarks Against Actor Mohanlal

Press Trust of India | Saturday August 10, 2024, Pathanamthitta, Kerala

The Kerala police on Friday arrested a YouTuber for allegedly making derogatory remarks against actor Mohanlal over his visit to the disaster-hit regions in Wayanad district donning army fatigues.

PM Modi To Visit Landslides-Hit Wayanad Tomorrow, Review Relief Efforts

Press Trust of India | Friday August 09, 2024, New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the landslides-hit Wayanad on Saturday to review the relief and rehabilitation efforts and interact with survivors.

Watch: Wayanad Farewell To Soldiers, Dog Squad Who Helped In Rescue Op

Edited by Nonika Sharma | Friday August 09, 2024, Wayanad

Indian Army personnel in Kerala's Wayanad received a heartwarming farewell after completing 10-day rescue operations in the city that was ravaged by a deadly massive landslide.