The accused has been identified as PP Rajesh, who represented the fourth ward in the Koothuparamba Municipality in Kannur district

INDIA bloc partners face a test of coherence as RJD pushes for Tejashwi Yadav as CM face, while Congress and CPI-ML remain non-committal. “Friendly fights” in several constituencies highlight the alliance’s internal friction, raising concerns about presenting a united front ahead of nominations closing.

The chief minister labelled the continued closure of dozens of key sites as a major impediment to the region’s vital tourism sector