Kochi : A writ petition has been filed in the Kerala High Court calling for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the revelations of sexual harassment outlined in the Justice K Hema Committee report. The petition, submitted by A Jannath and another individual, highlights concerns about the political and financial influence of the Read More…
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Justice Hema Committee report opens ‘Pandora’s Box” in the industry
Kochi, Aug 29 (IVC) Justice K Hema Committee’s controversial report has opened the ‘Pandora’s box in the Malayalam Film industry. The report has only partially released.
Suresh Gopi and the Press
By our legal Correspondent Thrissur, Aug 28 (IVC) The journalists here are up in arms with the Union State Minister for Petroleum and natural gas and Tourism, Mr Suresh Gopi (who represents Lok Sabha from Thrissur) for his inappropriate behavior with the pressmen on Aug 27. The Thrissur District Committee of the Kerala Union Read More…
“Will the Hema Commission Report Finally Break the Silence on Abuse in the Film Industry? Khushbu’s Powerful Stand”
Chennai: Actor-politician Khushbu Sundar has issued a strong endorsement of the Kerala government-appointed Justice K Hema Committee report, which sheds light on the rampant abuse faced by women in the Malayalam film industry. Taking to social media platform ‘X’, Khushbu praised the report as a “much-needed” step to confront the exploitation that has long plagued Read More…
Settlement of serious offences are against public policy
Kochi, Aug 27 (IVC) The Kerala High Court has held recently here that any agreement between a complainant and accused to settle felonies such as murder, rape and atrocities against children or withdrawing such cases would be void as they were opposed to public policy. The court made the observations while dismissing a plea Read More…
Apple Confirms iPhone 16 Launch Event for September 9
Apple has confirmed the much-anticipated iPhone 16 launch event, scheduled for its usual timeframe. The company is hosting its big “Glowtime” event on September 9, where the iPhone 16 series is expected to be announced. Additionally, the event will provide a closer look at new Apple Intelligence features coming to iPhones later this year. It’s Read More…
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan Meets PM Modi in Delhi to Discuss Wayanad Rehabilitation
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan recently met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi to discuss the rehabilitation efforts in Wayanad, which has been severely affected by recent landslides. During the meeting, which took place at the Prime Minister’s official residence, Vijayan submitted a detailed memorandum outlining the state’s urgent need for a ₹2000 crore Read More…
Kerala’s Nava Kerala Bus: From Promising Start to Dusty Workshop
Once the pride of Kerala’s road transport, the luxury bus service now lies idle amidst controversy and mismanagement. The Nava Kerala Bus, launched with much fanfare by the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), has hit a roadblock, both figuratively and literally. Initially envisioned as a game-changer for intercity travel, the bus service from Kozhikode Read More…
SMC Major Episcopal Assembly calls for reforms in the Church
By our Religious Correspondent Kottayam, Aug 26 (IVC) The three-day Fifth Siro-Malabar Church Major Episcopal Assembly ended at Palai near here on August 25,has called for necessary church reforms . The assembly attended by 348 delegates, including prelates, priests, monks and laity- has produced a final document highlighting necessary church reforms. It also focused Read More…
Catholic faithful up in arms against Archbishop Andrews Thazath
By Our Religious Correspondent Kottayam, Aug 26 (IVC) Seven laity representative from the rebel Ernakulam-Angamaly Archdioese had distributed leaflets at the Three-day Fifth Syro-Malabar Church’s Major Archiepiscopal Assembly held at Plai near here on Aug 3 demanding the removal of the Archbihop of Thrissur and the President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) Read More…