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Kerala gold smuggling case: Swapna, Sandeep taken into custody by NIA

Two key accused in the sensational gold smuggling case in Kerala, Swapna Suresh and Sandeep Nair, were taken into custody by the NIA from Bengaluru on Saturday, official sources said here. Highly placed sources in the multiple investigation agencies involved in the case confirmed to PTI here about the National Investigation Agency (NIA) taking the duo into custody. Swapna, a former employee of the UAE consulate in Thiruvananthapuram, is among the four accused booked by the NIA in the smuggling of 30 kg of gold through diplomatic baggage which arrived at the Thiruvanathapuram International airport on July 5. The gold valued at around Rs 15 crore was seized by the Customs (Preventive) Commissionerate, Kochi. Swapna, Sarith and Sandeep Nair of Thiruvananthapuram and Fazil Fareed of Ernakulam have been listed in the smuggling case as accused. Both Swapna and Sandeep had been on the run since their names cropped up in connection with the case a few days ago. Sarith has .

Kerala getting closer to Covid-19 community spread, warns CM Vijayan

Of the 6,534 recorded cases in Kerala, 2,795 are presently active

Kerala govt makes compulsory for public to follow Covid-19 norms till 2021

The norms have been issued under the 'Kerala Epidemic Disease Corona Virus Disease (Covid-19) Additional Regulations, 2020'

Elaborate arrangements at airports in Kerala to receive Pravasi Malayalees: Pinarayi Vijayan

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that elaborate arrangements are being made at all the airports in the state to receive the Pravasi Malayalees who are coming back in large numbers amid the COVID-19 crisis.Addressing the media on Thursday, the Chief Minister said: "The Foreign Ministry has scheduled 111 chartered flights and 43 flights under the Vande Bharat Mission to Kerala from June 25 to 30. Yesterday itself, 72 flights arrived from overseas. We are expecting 40-50 flights per day from tomorrow.""There are more flights to Kochi and Kozhikode. Taking this into account, extensive arrangements are being made at every airport. Antibody kits for conducting COVID tests have been delivered and special booths have been set up," added Vijayan.As per the government, those who arrive at the airports should directly go to their homes and visiting other places, including relatives on the way, is not permitted. "Those coming from abroad should strictly follow the quarantine norms. ...

Pre-flight Covid-19 tests mandatory for foreign returnees: Kerala govt

Vijayan said that the government should be vigilant in order to prevent an outbreak

Cong chides govt on Ladakh stand-off; Kerala CM condoles death of soldiers

Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury accused the BJP and the prime minister of completely failing on the front of national security

Kerala issues SOP for incoming travellers on short visits of upto 7 days

Students coming to the state for academic purposes can stay for three days before the start of exam and three days after the exam

Cyclone Ockhi, 2 floods, Nipah, and now Covid-19: Winning times for Vijayan

In the industrial sector, the government is credited with the push given to start-ups. The state government data says their number has gone up from 300 in 2016 to 2,200 now

Lockdown 5.0? All eyes on states as Phase-IV of curbs draws to a close

Sources indicated that the focus this time would be on further easing the curbs on economic activities, including opening shops in malls, while maintaining stringent norms in the containment zones

Railways sending trains without prior intimation, alleges Kerala CM

His comments came after Union Minister of Railways and Commerce Piyush Goyal criticised the state for denying approval to a train from Mumbai to Kerala.

Centre may extend lockdown beyond May 17 with easier norms for business

PM assures resumption of more economic activities; zone identification may be left to states

HC stays Kerala govt employees 'forced' salary cut order for 2 months

The court pointed out that salary is an employee's right; state government could go in for an appeal, it added

Signal from PM Modi to CMs: Covid-19 lockdown may continue beyond May 3

Green zones may see more relaxations; states divided on how to end curbs

Elected representatives in Kerala to take 30% salary cut for one year

The chief minister said that Covid-19 has had a huge impact on the economy at the national and state level and said Kerala has been hit badly as a consumer state

Lockdown 2.0: Kerala govt rolls back relaxations amid Covid-19 outbreak

Home ministry had chided state for allowing prohibited activities

Covid-19: Pandemic success turns controversial in Kerala over a data deal

Opposition parties, led by the Congress, are crying foul because the state tied up with US-based Sprinklr, a citizen & customer experience management firm, to collate and manage the Covid-19 data

Ensure safety of nurses, Kerala CM writes letters to Thackeray, Kejriwal

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan said 46 nurses from Kerala have been infected by Covid-19 in Mumbai and 5 nurses have been infected in Delhi

Kerala reports 12 fresh Covid-19 cases taking the tally to 40 so far

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the state will comply with the Janata Curfew suggested by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and shut all government transport on March 22

SMS alert for creating awareness on COVID-19 launched in Kerala

An SMS alert facility for creating awareness among people about Covid-19 was launched by the Kerala government here on Tuesday, People can register their mobile numbers by giving a missed call to receive relevant information and updates on the outbreak. "Kerala Government's Information & Public Relations Department has launched an SMS alert system for creating awareness on COVID-19. Give a missed call at 830 220 1133 and register your number.Then you will start receiving relevant information and updates on the outbreak," Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said in a Facebook post. He urged people to avail this service to get authentic and official information and not get misguided by rumours and fake news. Meanwhile, police said it would help foreigners who fail to get accommodation following the coronavirus scare. The state has earlier launched a mobile application 'GoK Direct' which provides information and updates on COVID-19. "News related to Covid-19, Government ..

Kerala CM to oppose Centre's call for negative Covid-19 testing for NRIs

Says he has already written to PM and External Affairs, will reach out to Health Ministry too; hints at Assembly resolution againt Centre's decision