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Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Man found dead in stream
Thiruvananthapuram: A man was found dead in a stream near hostel of St Thomas Institute of Science and Technology on Sunday evening. Police identified the deceased as Sajeev, 45, of Kattayikonam. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The body is kept at the medical college hospital mortuary for a postmortem on Monday. "The cause of death will be known only after a postmortem. As of now, we could not spot any injury marks on the body. Sajeev reportedly went out of home on Sunday morning and his family was unable to contact him over the phone later," said police. Pothencode Police registered a case under Section 194 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita for unnatural death and began a probe. "The body was first spotted by some people who came to collect coconuts from a nearby land. The body was found floating in the stream and soon police were alerted. In the meantime, some people recognised him and the body was shifted to the hospital," said police.
The Hindu
05-07-2025
- Science
- The Hindu
‘Third-party impact assessment needed for NH projects'
A public convention organised by the Kerala Samsthana Janakeeya Prathirodha Samithi on the condition of the newly constructed national highway across the State called for a third-party impact assessment of major projects such as national highways. T.V. Sajeev, a scientist associated with the Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI), who inaugurated the convention, pointed out that an impact assessment study is often carried out by agencies appointed by the contractors in their favour, thereby defeating the purpose of such studies. The convention, held at the Sports Council Hall in Kozhikode on Saturday (July 5), brought together several experts in the fields of environment, construction, and geology to brainstorm solutions to the problems at hand. 'The topography of Kerala cannot support the kind of construction typically carried out in other States, where there is enough vacant space. This State is narrow, densely populated, and extremely sensitive,' said Mr. Sajeev. He alleged that land acquisition and the destruction of large trees had contributed to the recurring outbreaks of Nipah infection in the State. 'Around 75,000 large trees were cut down for the widening of National Highway 66. The bats that lived on these trees had to migrate to the nearest available habitat, often trees in house compounds. The overpopulation of bats in a single tree weakens some of them, making it easier for parasites in them to perform a 'species jump,'' Mr. Sajeev said. He also pointed out that the huge wall constructed in the North-South direction in the form of the National Highway, prevented the free flow of rainwater from the mountains to the sea, though the distance is very short. 'We faced a flood in 2018 before the NH widening. The situation would be worse if we had rain of that intensity once again', he added. Geologist Radhakrishnan Kinattinkara highlighted the characteristics of laterite soil, which absorbs rainwater like a sponge. However, only the upper layer is structurally strong, while the underlying layer is mushy. 'When laterite hills are cut perpendicularly, the mushy layer is exposed. It oozes water and cannot hold on its own, ultimately leading to collapse,' he said. Mr. Radhakrishnan said that the rock formation in Kerala is over 35 million years old and should be treated as geological monuments worthy of preservation. He added that the damage caused by the highway project could have been minimised if it had been constructed on viaducts rather than on embankments. Noted environmentalists and activists, including Sreedhar Radhakrishnan, Joseph C. Mathew, Hashim Chendambilli, N. Subramanian, S. Rajeevan, and N.V. Balakrishnan, participated in the discussions. The convention demanded that the State government appoint an expert committee to conduct a comprehensive study on the condition of the National Highway.
New Indian Express
18-05-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Kottayam man puts out obit after defrauding private lenders, lands in police net
'Sajeev had previously taken out loans on multiple occasions and was a recognised client. However, on August 1, 2023, he secured a gold loan but failed to return to reclaim the collateral. Despite repeated attempts to reach him, we were unable to make contact. Upon further investigation, we found that he was known as 'Subi'. And his relatives produced clippings of his obit,' said Alvin Jose, owner of Chaithanya Finance. Interestingly, Alvin found that no one had attended Sajeev's funeral. And this prompted Alivin to file a complaint with police. Police registered a case and started investigations. The mobile phones of Sajeev's relatives were placed under surveillance and this helped officers to locate him to Kodaikanal recently. 'Later, I learned that he had defrauded several other private financial institutions in Kumaranalloor and Sankranthi. Police said Sajeev has already confessed to embezzling a total of Rs 10 lakh,' Alvin added. Sajeev was produced before court and remanded. Police have launched a detailed investigation to ascertain the full nature of his activities.
New Indian Express
14-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Kollam court sentences CPM supporter to life imprisonment for RSS leader murder
KOLLAM: Kollam Additional Sessions Court on Wednesday sentenced Sajeev, alias Kali Sajeev, a native of Pattathanam, to life imprisonment for the 1997 murder of RSS leader Santhosh. Sajeev, the second accused in the case, was also fined Rs 2 lakh. In default of payment, he will have to undergo an additional one year of imprisonment. The sentence was pronounced by Additional Sessions Judge S Subhas. According to the prosecution, Sajeev, along with other accused, attacked Santhosh with a sword, inflicting fatal injuries to his neck and other parts of his body. The murder was allegedly motivated by political rivalry, in retaliation for the earlier killing of DYFI leader Sunil Kumar, in which Santhosh was an accused. Santhosh was attacked around 8.45 pm on November 24, 1997, at Manichithode in Pattathanam while he was with his friend Vijayakumar. The prosecution said CPM activists targeted Santhosh in revenge for the murder of Sunil Kumar, an office-bearer of the DYFI's Apsara Junction unit.
The Hindu
12-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Self-financing educational institutions accountable under RTI: Kerala State Information Commission
In a landmark decision, the Kerala State Information Commission has ruled that all self-financing educational institutions affiliated with Mahatma Gandhi University fall within the ambit of the Right to Information (RTI) Act. The order was issued in connection with a complaint against the Chuttippara Nursing Education Institute, which had refused to respond to an RTI query related to the death of a student. State Information Commissioner A. Abdul Hakkeem, who issued the directive, also brought the Centre for Professional and Advanced Studies (CPAS)—the agency coordinating these institutions—under the scope of the RTI Act. The case stems from a petition filed by T. Sajeev, father of Ammu Sajeev, a nursing student who died in the institute's hostel on November 15, 2024. Seeking details surrounding his daughter's death, Mr. Sajeev submitted an RTI request, which the institution denied, claiming exemption on the grounds that it is a private entity. 'Unlawful' The commission, however, rejected this argument and said that the refusal to share information was unlawful. A previous order issued on February 19 had already directed the institute to provide Mr. Sajeev with all relevant documents free of charge. The institution, however, failed to comply with the directive, prompting a second complaint. In the new order, the commission instructed the Chuttippara Nursing Education Institute to hand over all requested information to Mr. Sajeev by May 17 and to submit an acknowledgment receipt to the commission by May 20. Under constitutional provisions The ruling clarified that any self-financing institution established through constitutional provisions, legislative enactments, government decisions or administered by government-appointed committees is subject to the RTI Act. Hence, the CPAS and its affiliated colleges must appoint designated Public Information Officers and Appellate Authorities. The commission mandated that these directives be fully implemented by May 16, with a compliance report submitted by May 25. Responsibility for enforcing the order has been assigned jointly to the Higher Education Secretary and the Director of the CPAS. If the Chuttippara Nursing Education Institute continues to withhold information, the commission has instructed its director to appear in person before it in Thiruvananthapuram on June 4, along with all relevant records.
