At least three killed and several were injured in a series of explosions at a convention centre in the southern Indian state of Kerala on Sunday where a Christian group was holding a prayer meeting. Now New Delhi and Mumbai are put on high alert.

Kerala blasts: CM Pinarayi Vijayan orders investigation; alert sounded in New Delhi, many states

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<p>Pinarayi Vijayan, the chief minister of southern Indian state of Kerala, on Monday (Oct&nbsp;30) convened an all-party meeting a day after blasts hit a prayer meeting of Jehovah's Wintnesses in Kochi district. The all-party meeting was organised in the State Secretariat in state capital Thiruvananthapuram.</p>

<p>The all-party meet adopted a resolution for social unity and also appealed&nbsp;people of Kerala to stand united against attempts to malign image of the state.</p>

<p>The resolution said that Kerala was a peaceful and harmonious state.</p>

<p>“At the same time, we know there are people who are intolerant about Kerala’s social situation and want to eliminate it in one sweep. This meeting wants to make clear that the state will go ahead, overcoming such isolated attempts at disintegration,” the resolution said.</p>

<p>“A situation of spreading hatred against a faith, or of viewing a community or a person with suspicion cannot be allowed. The forces that try to whip up such thoughts of disintegration should be seen as common enemies of our country and our people. All political parties and individuals are committed to take this thought to society,” the resolution said.</p>

<p>It also urged people to not pay heed to rumours.</p>

<p>Among the attendees were Congress leader VT Belram, IUML leader PK Kunjalikutty, NCP leader PC Chacko, Kerala Congress leader Monce Joseph, JDS leader Mathew T Thomas, CPI leader P Sudheer, BJP leader C Krishna Kumar and ministers K Rajan, Roshi Augustin, Antony Raju, A K Sasindran, Kadannapally Ramachandran, CPI (M) state secretary M V Govindan and opposition leader V D Satheesan.</p>

<p>"The major concern of all the parties is that Kerala should not be communally divided...Such an incident is unusual in Kerala, and the state government has agreed to strengthen vigilance," said PK Kunhalikutty, leader of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML).</p>

<p>The multiple blasts in Kalamassery area of Kochi District have hit national headlines with leaders of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) criticising CM Pinarayi Vijayan for what they say is failure of the state government.</p>

<p>A man by the name of Dominic Martin has claimed responsibility for the blasts and surrendered to police in Thrissur. The police said that they were still in the process of verifying Martin's claims.</p>

<p>Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was&nbsp;used to trigger the blasts that led to death of 1 woman and injured 56. A 12-year-old girl succumbed to burn injuries on Monday morning. The death toll is now at 3. Four others are in critical condition in hospital.</p>

<p>Kerala chief minister has formed a 20-member probe team to investigate the blasts.</p>

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Pinarayi Vijayan, the chief minister of southern Indian state of Kerala, on Monday (Oct 30) convened an all-party meeting a day after blasts hit a prayer meeting of Jehovah's Wintnesses in Kochi district.

Pinarayi Vijayan, the chief minister of southern Indian state of Kerala, on Monday (Oct 30) convened an all-party meeting a day after blasts hit a prayer meeting of Jehovah's Wintnesses in Kochi district. The all-party meeting was organised in the State Secretariat in state capital Thiruvananthapuram. The all-party meet adopted a resolution for social unity and also appealed people of Kerala to stand united against attempts to malign image of the state. The resolution said that Kerala was a peaceful and harmonious state. “At the same time, we know there are people who are intolerant about Kerala’s social situation and want to eliminate it in one sweep. This meeting wants to make clear that the state will go ahead, overcoming such isolated attempts at disintegration,” the resolution said. “A situation of spreading hatred against a faith, or of viewing a community or a person with suspicion cannot be allowed. The forces that try to whip up such thoughts of disintegration should be seen as common enemies of our country and our people. All political parties and individuals are committed to take this thought to society,” the resolution said. It also urged people to not pay heed to rumours. Among the attendees were Congress leader VT Belram, IUML leader PK Kunjalikutty, NCP leader PC Chacko, Kerala Congress leader Monce Joseph, JDS leader Mathew T Thomas, CPI leader P Sudheer, BJP leader C Krishna Kumar and ministers K Rajan, Roshi Augustin, Antony Raju, A K Sasindran, Kadannapally Ramachandran, CPI (M) state secretary M V Govindan and opposition leader V D Satheesan. "The major concern of all the parties is that Kerala should not be communally divided...Such an incident is unusual in Kerala, and the state government has agreed to strengthen vigilance," said PK Kunhalikutty, leader of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML). The multiple blasts in Kalamassery area of Kochi District have hit national headlines with leaders of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) criticising CM Pinarayi Vijayan for what they say is failure of the state government. A man by the name of Dominic Martin has claimed responsibility for the blasts and surrendered to police in Thrissur. The police said that they were still in the process of verifying Martin's claims. Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was used to trigger the blasts that led to death of 1 woman and injured 56. A 12-year-old girl succumbed to burn injuries on Monday morning. The death toll is now at 3. Four others are in critical condition in hospital. Kerala chief minister has formed a 20-member probe team to investigate the blasts. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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At least two people were killed and several were injured in a series of explosions at a convention centre in the southern Indian state of Kerala on Sunday where a Christian group was holding a prayer meeting.

Kalamassery bomb blast: Alert sounded in New Delhi, many Indian states

At least one person was killed and several were injured in a series of explosions at a convention centre in the southern Indian state of Kerala on Sunday where a Christian group was holding a prayer meeting.

Kalamassery bomb blast: Blast site cordoned off, police & fire services at the site

<p>A man, identified as Martin Dominic, has claimed the responsibility of placing a bomb at a convention centre in South India's Kerala that claimed two lives and left 56 others injured. The incident occurred due to an improvised explosive device (IED), according to Kerala state's Director General of Police.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This morning at 9.40 am approximately, there was an explosion in Zamrah International Convention Centre in Kalamassery in which two persons died and 56 people are undergoing treatment as per our information," the DGP said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"One person has surrendered in Kodakra Police Station, in Thrissur Rural, claiming that he has done it. His name is Dominic Martin and he claims that he belonged to the same group of sabha. We are verifying it. We are looking into all aspects of this case. The blast took place in the central part of the hall," the DGP added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dominic Martin, who has surrendered, released a video of himself on Facebook in which he can be heard spewing hatred against a community. Martin claimed that the community teaches "anti-national ideas to children", and that it spreads "hatred" while citing unverified claims related to the preaching conventions of&nbsp;the community.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>We are examining all angles: Police</strong></h2>

<p>On being asked whether it was a terror attack, the DGP said he cannot say anything at this stage. "Only after the investigation can I confirm the details. We are examining all the angles. We will find out who is behind this and will take stringent action against them," the top police official said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He also urged people to maintain peace and remain calm and asked them not to spread provocative or hate messages on social media.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;India: One dead, five critical and 23 injured in a blast at Kalamassery, Kerala</strong></p>

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<p>The DGP also said that as soon as he reaches the blast site, a Special Investigative Team (SIT) will be constituted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The blasts occurred during the convention of the Jehovah's Witnesses, a Christian religious group that originated in the United States of America in the 19th century.&nbsp;</p>

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A man, identified as Martin Dominic, has claimed the responsibility of placing a bomb at a convention centre in South India's Kerala that claimed two lives and left 56 others injured.

A man, identified as Martin Dominic, has claimed the responsibility of placing a bomb at a convention centre in South India's Kerala that claimed two lives and left 56 others injured. The incident occurred due to an improvised explosive device (IED), according to Kerala state's Director General of Police. "This morning at 9.40 am approximately, there was an explosion in Zamrah International Convention Centre in Kalamassery in which two persons died and 56 people are undergoing treatment as per our information," the DGP said. Also read | Kerala serial blasts: Delhi, Mumbai & UP on alert; centre sends NSG team to Kerala "One person has surrendered in Kodakra Police Station, in Thrissur Rural, claiming that he has done it. His name is Dominic Martin and he claims that he belonged to the same group of sabha. We are verifying it. We are looking into all aspects of this case. The blast took place in the central part of the hall," the DGP added. Dominic Martin, who has surrendered, released a video of himself on Facebook in which he can be heard spewing hatred against a community. Martin claimed that the community teaches "anti-national ideas to children", and that it spreads "hatred" while citing unverified claims related to the preaching conventions of the community. We are examining all angles: Police On being asked whether it was a terror attack, the DGP said he cannot say anything at this stage. "Only after the investigation can I confirm the details. We are examining all the angles. We will find out who is behind this and will take stringent action against them," the top police official said. He also urged people to maintain peace and remain calm and asked them not to spread provocative or hate messages on social media. Also watch | India: One dead, five critical and 23 injured in a blast at Kalamassery, Kerala × The DGP also said that as soon as he reaches the blast site, a Special Investigative Team (SIT) will be constituted. The blasts occurred during the convention of the Jehovah's Witnesses, a Christian religious group that originated in the United States of America in the 19th century. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

India: Kochi man claims responsibility for IED blast at religious gathering; terror angle being probed

<p>Two people were killed and around 56 others were injured in multiple blasts at&nbsp;a Sunday prayer convention of the Jehovah’s Witnesses sect&nbsp;in Kalamassery, located in Ernakulam district of the Indian state of Kerala.&nbsp;<br />
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The blasts are suspected to be a terror attack. More fire units and police personnel reached the site of the blast.<br />
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Kochi city police commissioner and Anti-terrorist police personnel were also present at the site and Intelligence ADGP is expected to reach Kalamassery. As per media reports, the blasts' site was cordoned off and the fire rescue team and police were pressed into service, said Kerala Industries Minister P Rajeev.</p>

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<p>The explosions took place while a Jehovah Witness Convention was going on, as per reports. The distress call was made by the authorities at 9 am&nbsp;(local time).</p>

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<p>Speaking to regional Indian channels, Assistant Commissioner ACP Thrikkakara said that one person was killed and 20 to 25 people were injured in the blasts which took place within 5-10 seconds.<br />
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“Situation is in control, according to initial investigation, two blasts happened in 5 to 10 seconds… Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) teams are at the spot. The investigation will give clarity on whether this was a bomb blast,” he added.</p>

<h2><strong>State government asks doctors to report on duty</strong></h2>

<p>As per ANI, Kerala Health Minister Veena George appealed to all government healthcare professionals to report for duty, even those who were on leave, after the blast occurred. She further asked the Director of the Health Department and the Director of the Medical Education Department to give the best treatment to those injured in the blasts.<br />
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The minister also gave instructions to prepare for additional facilities at Kalamassery Medical College, Ernakulam General Hospital and Kottayam Medical College.</p>

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<p>Reacting to the incident, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said, “It's a very unfortunate incident. We are collecting details regarding the incident. All top officials are there in Ernakulam. DGP is moving to the spot. We are taking it very seriously. I have spoken to DGP. We need to get more details after the investigation.”<br />
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According to preliminary probe, the blasts at convention centre in Kalamassery were due to IEDs,&nbsp;news agency PTI quoted Kerala DGP as saying. He said that the police is investigating all angles, and an SIT will be constituted to carry out the investigation.<br />
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Kerala CM&nbsp;Vijayan and took stock of the situation. He has also directed the National Security Guard (NSG) and the anti-terror probe agency National Investigation Agency (NIA) to send teams to Kerala to assist in investigation.</p>

<p>Kerala DGP Dr Shaik Darvesh Saheb said that&nbsp;an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), which was kept in a tiffin box, was recovered from the blast site.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Today morning at 9:40 am approximately there was an explosion at Zamra International Convention &amp; Exhibition Centre in which one person died and 36 persons are undergoing treatment. In the convention centre, we witnessed a regional convention happening. All our senior officers are on the spot. Our additional DGP is also in the way. I will also reach the spot shortly. We are conducting a thorough investigation, we will find out who is behind this and take strict action," DGP Darvesh stated.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We will be constituting a special team today itself after I reach the spot," he&nbsp;added.</p>

<h2><strong>Delhi on high alert, blast suspect nabbed&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>After the Kerala blast, Delhi was placed on alert and instructions were given to increase security around churches.</p>

<p>"The Special Cell of the Delhi Police is in constant touch with intelligence agencies and is taking any input seriously. Security arrangements are being made at crowded places," said the Delhi Police, in a statement.</p>

<p>As per reports, the blast suspect was detained by the police in&nbsp;Kannur.<br />
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The Jehovah Witness Convention is a gathering which takes place annually. In this, larger assemblies which are known as “Regional Conventions” take place and continue for three days.<br />
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The explosion took place amid ongoing controversy over Hamas leader Khaled Mashal's participation in an event in Kerala. Reacting to the incident, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said that the blast shows “the failure of the Pinarayi Vijayan government” and the event's organisers are justifying it as “nothing unusual”.</p>

<p>In an event held in Kerala,&nbsp;Hamas terrorists Khaled Mashal spoke from Qatar and asked participants to get ready for Jihad and get down on the streets in India.&nbsp;</p>

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Two people were killed and around 56 others were injured in multiple blasts at a Sunday prayer convention of the Jehovah’s Witnesses sect in Kalamassery, located in Ernakulam district of the Indian state of Kerala.

Two people were killed and around 56 others were injured in multiple blasts at a Sunday prayer convention of the Jehovah’s Witnesses sect in Kalamassery, located in Ernakulam district of the Indian state of Kerala. The blasts are suspected to be a terror attack. More fire units and police personnel reached the site of the blast. Kochi city police commissioner and Anti-terrorist police personnel were also present at the site and Intelligence ADGP is expected to reach Kalamassery. As per media reports, the blasts' site was cordoned off and the fire rescue team and police were pressed into service, said Kerala Industries Minister P Rajeev. ALSO READ | India's Modi dials Egypt's El-Sisi to raise caution against escalation of Israel-Hamas war The explosions took place while a Jehovah Witness Convention was going on, as per reports. The distress call was made by the authorities at 9 am (local time). #WATCH | Visuals from Ernakulam, Kerala where one person died, and several injured in an explosion at a Convention Centre in Kalamassery https://t.co/hir8k808v2 pic.twitter.com/305HuzA4gg — ANI (@ANI) October 29, 2023 × Speaking to regional Indian channels, Assistant Commissioner ACP Thrikkakara said that one person was killed and 20 to 25 people were injured in the blasts which took place within 5-10 seconds. “Situation is in control, according to initial investigation, two blasts happened in 5 to 10 seconds… Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) teams are at the spot. The investigation will give clarity on whether this was a bomb blast,” he added. State government asks doctors to report on duty As per ANI, Kerala Health Minister Veena George appealed to all government healthcare professionals to report for duty, even those who were on leave, after the blast occurred. She further asked the Director of the Health Department and the Director of the Medical Education Department to give the best treatment to those injured in the blasts. The minister also gave instructions to prepare for additional facilities at Kalamassery Medical College, Ernakulam General Hospital and Kottayam Medical College. WATCH | Indian troops in Maldives asked to leave by President-elect Reacting to the incident, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said, “It's a very unfortunate incident. We are collecting details regarding the incident. All top officials are there in Ernakulam. DGP is moving to the spot. We are taking it very seriously. I have spoken to DGP. We need to get more details after the investigation.” According to preliminary probe, the blasts at convention centre in Kalamassery were due to IEDs, news agency PTI quoted Kerala DGP as saying. He said that the police is investigating all angles, and an SIT will be constituted to carry out the investigation. Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Kerala CM Vijayan and took stock of the situation. He has also directed the National Security Guard (NSG) and the anti-terror probe agency National Investigation Agency (NIA) to send teams to Kerala to assist in investigation. Kerala DGP Dr Shaik Darvesh Saheb said that an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), which was kept in a tiffin box, was recovered from the blast site. "Today morning at 9:40 am approximately there was an explosion at Zamra International Convention & Exhibition Centre in which one person died and 36 persons are undergoing treatment. In the convention centre, we witnessed a regional convention happening. All our senior officers are on the spot. Our additional DGP is also in the way. I will also reach the spot shortly. We are conducting a thorough investigation, we will find out who is behind this and take strict action," DGP Darvesh stated. "We will be constituting a special team today itself after I reach the spot," he added. Delhi on high alert, blast suspect nabbed After the Kerala blast, Delhi was placed on alert and instructions were given to increase security around churches. "The Special Cell of the Delhi Police is in constant touch with intelligence agencies and is taking any input seriously. Security arrangements are being made at crowded places," said the Delhi Police, in a statement. As per reports, the blast suspect was detained by the police in Kannur. The Jehovah Witness Convention is a gathering which takes place annually. In this, larger assemblies which are known as “Regional Conventions” take place and continue for three days. The explosion took place amid ongoing controversy over Hamas leader Khaled Mashal's participation in an event in Kerala. Reacting to the incident, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said that the blast shows “the failure of the Pinarayi Vijayan government” and the event's organisers are justifying it as “nothing unusual”. In an event held in Kerala, Hamas terrorists Khaled Mashal spoke from Qatar and asked participants to get ready for Jihad and get down on the streets in India. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

India: Two killed, 56 injured in multiple blasts at convention centre in Kerala, terror angle suspected

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<p>India's national capital New Delhi, financial capital Mumbai, and Uttar Pradesh have been placed on a high alert following serial blasts in the southern state of Kerala on Sunday (Oct 29). According to a report by the news PTI, security was beefed up around churches, metro stations, bus stands, railway stations, and other public places in New Delhi. Speaking to PTI, a police officer, who chose to remain anonymous, said, "Teams have been informed to put barricades on the border area from Uttar Pradesh side and Haryana side."</p>

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<p>"Police in civil dress, riders, and PCRs have been asked to stay on alert and not to ignore any information they receive," the officer said, adding cops were keeping a strict vigil in overcrowded markets, and extra platoon deployment was already in place considering the festival season.</p>

<h2><strong>Security tightened at Jewish centre in Mumbai</strong></h2>

<p>In Mumbai, a similar alert (like New Delhi) was issued by the police given the festival season, and upcoming cricket matches, a report by NDTV said. The report added that security had been tightened at the Chabad House, a Jewish centre in Mumbai.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking to reporters, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that his government is always on alert, adding, "We have to constantly take care that no wrong activities take place."</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, in Uttar Pradesh, SDG Law and Order Prashant Kumar ordered all districts to be on alert. "Orders have been given to keep special surveillance in several districts including Kanpur, Meerut, Varanasi, Aligarh, Lucknow, Hapur, Baghpat, Bareilly, Rampur, Agra," Kumar told the news agency ANI.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Kerala serial blasts: Two killed, 52&nbsp;wounded</strong></h2>

<p>Two persons were killed and 52 were injured when at least three consecutive blasts were reported in Kerala during a prayer event of the Christian denomination Jehovah’s Witnesses.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The explosions took place during the event at the Zamra International Convention &amp; Exhibition Centre in Kalamassery, Ernakulam. Citing local media, the news agency Reuters reported that the group was holding a three-day zonal convention that had seen more than 2,000 attendees.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Speaking to reporters, Kerala ADGP (law and order) MR Ajith Kumar said that one person surrendered to the police claiming he was behind the blasts. "His name is Dominic Martin and he claims that he belonged to the same group of sabha. We are verifying it. We are looking into all aspects of this case," Kumar said.</p>

<p>The Kerala government has initiated an investigation and the central government has sent an eight-member team from the National Security Guard (NSG)&nbsp;and a team of anti-terror probe agency National Investigation Agency (NIA) following a directive of Union&nbsp;home minister Amit Shah to the southern state to investigate as well.&nbsp;</p>

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India's national capital New Delhi, financial capital Mumbai, and Uttar Pradesh have been placed on a high alert following serial blasts in the southern state of Kerala on Sunday (Oct 29).

India's national capital New Delhi, financial capital Mumbai, and Uttar Pradesh have been placed on a high alert following serial blasts in the southern state of Kerala on Sunday (Oct 29). According to a report by the news PTI, security was beefed up around churches, metro stations, bus stands, railway stations, and other public places in New Delhi. Speaking to PTI, a police officer, who chose to remain anonymous, said, "Teams have been informed to put barricades on the border area from Uttar Pradesh side and Haryana side." Click here to follow LIVE updates on the aftermath of Kerala serial blasts "Police in civil dress, riders, and PCRs have been asked to stay on alert and not to ignore any information they receive," the officer said, adding cops were keeping a strict vigil in overcrowded markets, and extra platoon deployment was already in place considering the festival season. Security tightened at Jewish centre in Mumbai In Mumbai, a similar alert (like New Delhi) was issued by the police given the festival season, and upcoming cricket matches, a report by NDTV said. The report added that security had been tightened at the Chabad House, a Jewish centre in Mumbai. Speaking to reporters, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that his government is always on alert, adding, "We have to constantly take care that no wrong activities take place." #WATCH | On Kerala blasts, Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis says, "We are always on alert, no separate alert has been given, but we are careful because big cities like Mumbai and Pune are in Maharashtra. We have to constantly take care that no wrong activities take place.… pic.twitter.com/GYNwEss5xt — ANI (@ANI) October 29, 2023 × Meanwhile, in Uttar Pradesh, SDG Law and Order Prashant Kumar ordered all districts to be on alert. "Orders have been given to keep special surveillance in several districts including Kanpur, Meerut, Varanasi, Aligarh, Lucknow, Hapur, Baghpat, Bareilly, Rampur, Agra," Kumar told the news agency ANI. Kerala serial blasts: Two killed, 52 wounded Two persons were killed and 52 were injured when at least three consecutive blasts were reported in Kerala during a prayer event of the Christian denomination Jehovah’s Witnesses. The explosions took place during the event at the Zamra International Convention & Exhibition Centre in Kalamassery, Ernakulam. Citing local media, the news agency Reuters reported that the group was holding a three-day zonal convention that had seen more than 2,000 attendees. #WATCH | On the blast at Zamra International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Kalamassery, Kerala ADGP (law and order) MR Ajith Kumar, says "One person has surrendered in Kodakra Police Station, in Thrissur Rural, claiming that he has done it. His name is Dominic Martin and he… pic.twitter.com/q59H7TaQC7 — ANI (@ANI) October 29, 2023 × Speaking to reporters, Kerala ADGP (law and order) MR Ajith Kumar said that one person surrendered to the police claiming he was behind the blasts. "His name is Dominic Martin and he claims that he belonged to the same group of sabha. We are verifying it. We are looking into all aspects of this case," Kumar said. The Kerala government has initiated an investigation and the central government has sent an eight-member team from the National Security Guard (NSG) and a team of anti-terror probe agency National Investigation Agency (NIA) following a directive of Union home minister Amit Shah to the southern state to investigate as well. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: A series of blasts were reported at a Christian group's convention centre in Kerala's Kalamassery on Sunday morning, leading to the death of one person, as reported by local police. A four-member National Investigation Agency (NIA) team, together with local law enforcement, is currently investigating the incident.

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The first unmanned flight test designated as the test vehicle development flight mission-1 (tv-d1 flight test), is scheduled to be launched from Andhra Pradesh's Sriharikota by ISRO today at 8 am ist. The mission will test the performance of the crew escape system on the crew module of the Gaganyaan mission. Basically, it will test the safety mechanism that will allow the crew of the Gaganyaan mission to escape the spacecraft in case the mission is aborted due to a malfunction.

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The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) on Saturday put the launch of the first uncrewed test flight (TV-D1 Flight Test) in the Gaganyaan Mission on hold.

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<p>Israel's police force has a significant connection to the state of Kerala in India's south. Apart from hosting two major centres of the Jewish population in India, namely Kochi and Kozhikode, a Kerala-based company also produces uniforms for the Israeli Police.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Located in the Kannur district of the state, about 463 km north of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram and over 2,300 km south of the national capital New Delhi, the Maryan Apparel Private Limited reportedly produces 100,000 units of Israeli Police uniforms at an annual average.</p>

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<p>Annually, representatives from the Israeli Police also conduct quality assessments at the factory to ensure the uniform standards are met, an India Today report said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The factory is under the ownership of Thomas Olickal, a Mumbai-based businessman hailing from Kerala.</p>

<h2><strong>Israel Police's connect with Kerala</strong></h2>

<p>While speaking to the India Today publication&nbsp;about the collaboration between the factory and the Israeli Police, Shijin Kumar, the factory's manager, shared that the partnership began eight years ago when an inquiry was initiated by the Israeli authorities to supply Police uniforms for their personnel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since then, the factory has consistently provided uniforms to meet their requirements, the India Today report said further.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hamas war: Around 18,000 Indians live in Israel, Indian govt deploys chartered planes</strong></p>

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<p>"We have provided uniforms to the Philippian Army and the government officials of Kuwait earlier. Later, an inquiry from Israel came. The officials from the Israeli police also came down to Kerala and examined how our factory functions before finalising it (agreement for the supply of uniforms)," Shijin said.</p>

<p>"We have successfully delivered the order given to us every year," he added.</p>

<p>The company's initial Kerala outlet was located in the capital Thiruvananthapuram but later relocated to Kannur.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The factory employs approximately 1,500 individuals, with more than 95 per cent of the workforce comprising&nbsp;women, India Today reported.&nbsp;</p>

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Israel's police force has a significant connection to the state of Kerala in India's south. Apart from hosting two major centres of the Jewish population in India, namely Kochi and Kozhikode, a Kerala-based company also produces uniforms for the Israeli Police.

Israel's police force has a significant connection to the state of Kerala in India's south. Apart from hosting two major centres of the Jewish population in India, namely Kochi and Kozhikode, a Kerala-based company also produces uniforms for the Israeli Police. Located in the Kannur district of the state, about 463 km north of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram and over 2,300 km south of the national capital New Delhi, the Maryan Apparel Private Limited reportedly produces 100,000 units of Israeli Police uniforms at an annual average. Also read | Indian Army studying Israel-Hamas war to draw lessons, upgrade strategy Annually, representatives from the Israeli Police also conduct quality assessments at the factory to ensure the uniform standards are met, an India Today report said. The factory is under the ownership of Thomas Olickal, a Mumbai-based businessman hailing from Kerala. Israel Police's connect with Kerala While speaking to the India Today publication about the collaboration between the factory and the Israeli Police, Shijin Kumar, the factory's manager, shared that the partnership began eight years ago when an inquiry was initiated by the Israeli authorities to supply Police uniforms for their personnel. Since then, the factory has consistently provided uniforms to meet their requirements, the India Today report said further. Also watch | Israel-Hamas war: Around 18,000 Indians live in Israel, Indian govt deploys chartered planes × "We have provided uniforms to the Philippian Army and the government officials of Kuwait earlier. Later, an inquiry from Israel came. The officials from the Israeli police also came down to Kerala and examined how our factory functions before finalising it (agreement for the supply of uniforms)," Shijin said. "We have successfully delivered the order given to us every year," he added. The company's initial Kerala outlet was located in the capital Thiruvananthapuram but later relocated to Kannur. The factory employs approximately 1,500 individuals, with more than 95 per cent of the workforce comprising women, India Today reported. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

This factory in India's Kerala, with 95 pc women workforce, supplies uniform to Israel Police

On Wings, we explore Kerala’s backwaters on a Kayak and find an unexpected spot on a secluded island. We also look at what to do in China’s Hongzhou and feature the latest updates from Kashmir to Cairo.

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How much does a Rolls Royce cost? In India, the price starts from about ₹6 crore. That is some $720,000. But what if you could have it for $540? A teen from the Indian state of Kerala has achieved this feat.

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<p>Rs 25 crore or approximately $3.01 million is the amount that awaits the holder of Kerala Onam Bumper lottery ticket 'TE230662'.</p>

<p>By all means, this sum of money is a fortune, yet, almost 48 hours after the announcement of the winning ticket, the winner(s) remain 'faceless'. Interestingly, this winning ticket is said to have been purchased merely 5 days prior to the lottery draw on 20 September.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Lakhs of people spend Rs 500 (approx $6) to purchase the Kerala Onam Bumper, in the hope of making a windfall by winning one of the top prizes ranging&nbsp;from Rs. 25 crore to Rs. 2 lakh). However, the (literally) million-dollar question is - Who is the real winner and what is his/her background?&nbsp;</p>

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<p>According to the official website of Kerala State Lotteries, the winning ticket is distributed from Kerala's Kozhikode district. Among those celebrating the win of ticket 'TE230662' are the people who run Bava Agencies, a lottery shop in Walayar, Palakkad, near the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border. Situated by the Kerala-Tamil Nadu national highway, the winning ticket (distributed from Kozhikode) was purchased from this very shop. Those working at the store also confirmed the same to WION.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"For the first time (the ticket from our store) has won the first prize. We are very delighted.. We are unsure who it is, they haven't approached us directly to claim it," said Gurusamy from the Bava Agencies outlet at Walayar. The computer display on their store indicates that the person with the winning ticket is someone by the name of Gokulam Nataraj and those working at the store say that the person hails from Annur, Tamil Nadu.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reports also say that the ticket was purchased by a group of four persons from Tamil Nadu and they have already visited Kerala's capital Thiruvananthapuram and handed over the winning ticket to the concerned authorities, all shrouded in secrecy. It is said that they also requested privacy and didn't want their faces and specific details revealed by the authorities.</p>

<p>So far, it is known that the four winners are Natarajan, Thankaraj, Thankaswami and Swaminathan and they have reportedly opened a joint account to share the prize money amongst themselves. Of the Rs. 25 crore prize money, nearly 50% will be deducted as part of Income tax, lottery agent commission and further cesses and surcharges. Eventually, the winners may be left with approximately Rs. 12.50 crores or $1.5 million each, all for themselves.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Why does the winner prefer to maintain secrecy?&nbsp;</h2>

<p>In September 2022, Anoop, an auto driver from Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram won that year's edition of the Onam bumper lottery. While the win did significantly alter his and his family's fortunes, the arrival of money and the popularity of being a winner of the most popular lottery in India, created huge troubles for him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A week after the win, in a video titled "Bumper adichaal ulla avastha" (Malayalam for 'The plight after having won the bumper lottery prize'), he explained the limitless reach and popularity that the breathless media coverage of this lottery win had brought him. "With every passing day, my plight is deteriorating... I'm unable to step out of home (as people are able to identify me everywhere, even if I'm wearing a mask)... To keep away from the attention, I'm having to move from place to place and shuttle between houses of relatives...People keep coming home asking for help and financial aid... However, I myself haven't yet received the prize money and nobody is willing to believe me," he laments in the video.</p>

<p>Anoop had said that he was a newly-minted millionaire, but wasn't even able to peacefully spend time with his son and take him to a hospital when the little one was unwell. "I'm in such a situation where I can't enter my own house... even my neighbours are angry because crowds are flocking to my place," he had said in the video.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Perhaps, understanding the downside of the media attention that comes with the lottery win and remembering the experience of Anoop, the present winner(s) chose to remain hush-hush and requested the authorities to not reveal personal information about them. After all, life is not very easy when you become a millionaire overnight!&nbsp;</p>

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Rs 25 crore or approximately $3.01 million is the amount that awaits the holder of Kerala Onam Bumper lottery ticket 'TE230662'. By all means, this sum of money is a fortune, yet, almost 48 hours after the announcement of the winning ticket, the winner(s) remain 'faceless'.

Rs 25 crore or approximately $3.01 million is the amount that awaits the holder of Kerala Onam Bumper lottery ticket 'TE230662'. By all means, this sum of money is a fortune, yet, almost 48 hours after the announcement of the winning ticket, the winner(s) remain 'faceless'. Interestingly, this winning ticket is said to have been purchased merely 5 days prior to the lottery draw on 20 September. Lakhs of people spend Rs 500 (approx $6) to purchase the Kerala Onam Bumper, in the hope of making a windfall by winning one of the top prizes ranging from Rs. 25 crore to Rs. 2 lakh). However, the (literally) million-dollar question is - Who is the real winner and what is his/her background? Bava agencies, Walayar, #kerala ,this is the modest store from where an extremely lucky chap from #Coimbatore #TamilNadu purchased a ₹500 Onam bumper lottery and ended up winning ₹25crores! Apparently, winning ticket is shared by 4ppl, their identities, info remain secret.. pic.twitter.com/5nr8Tkq6a0 — Sidharth.M.P (@sdhrthmp) September 22, 2023 × According to the official website of Kerala State Lotteries, the winning ticket is distributed from Kerala's Kozhikode district. Among those celebrating the win of ticket 'TE230662' are the people who run Bava Agencies, a lottery shop in Walayar, Palakkad, near the Kerala-Tamil Nadu border. Situated by the Kerala-Tamil Nadu national highway, the winning ticket (distributed from Kozhikode) was purchased from this very shop. Those working at the store also confirmed the same to WION. "For the first time (the ticket from our store) has won the first prize. We are very delighted.. We are unsure who it is, they haven't approached us directly to claim it," said Gurusamy from the Bava Agencies outlet at Walayar. The computer display on their store indicates that the person with the winning ticket is someone by the name of Gokulam Nataraj and those working at the store say that the person hails from Annur, Tamil Nadu. Reports also say that the ticket was purchased by a group of four persons from Tamil Nadu and they have already visited Kerala's capital Thiruvananthapuram and handed over the winning ticket to the concerned authorities, all shrouded in secrecy. It is said that they also requested privacy and didn't want their faces and specific details revealed by the authorities. So far, it is known that the four winners are Natarajan, Thankaraj, Thankaswami and Swaminathan and they have reportedly opened a joint account to share the prize money amongst themselves. Of the Rs. 25 crore prize money, nearly 50% will be deducted as part of Income tax, lottery agent commission and further cesses and surcharges. Eventually, the winners may be left with approximately Rs. 12.50 crores or $1.5 million each, all for themselves. Why does the winner prefer to maintain secrecy? In September 2022, Anoop, an auto driver from Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram won that year's edition of the Onam bumper lottery. While the win did significantly alter his and his family's fortunes, the arrival of money and the popularity of being a winner of the most popular lottery in India, created huge troubles for him. A week after the win, in a video titled "Bumper adichaal ulla avastha" (Malayalam for 'The plight after having won the bumper lottery prize'), he explained the limitless reach and popularity that the breathless media coverage of this lottery win had brought him. "With every passing day, my plight is deteriorating... I'm unable to step out of home (as people are able to identify me everywhere, even if I'm wearing a mask)... To keep away from the attention, I'm having to move from place to place and shuttle between houses of relatives...People keep coming home asking for help and financial aid... However, I myself haven't yet received the prize money and nobody is willing to believe me," he laments in the video. Anoop had said that he was a newly-minted millionaire, but wasn't even able to peacefully spend time with his son and take him to a hospital when the little one was unwell. "I'm in such a situation where I can't enter my own house... even my neighbours are angry because crowds are flocking to my place," he had said in the video. Perhaps, understanding the downside of the media attention that comes with the lottery win and remembering the experience of Anoop, the present winner(s) chose to remain hush-hush and requested the authorities to not reveal personal information about them. After all, life is not very easy when you become a millionaire overnight! WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Kerala's government has released price rates at which people can hire cops, police dogs, security equipments and even an entire police station. Some officials have heavily criticised the order by citing security concerns. Will there be any takers for the new scheme? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

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Kerala's government has released price rates at which people can hire cops, police dogs, security equipment and even an entire police station.

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A sense of dread is growing in Kerala. Nipah Virus is spreading its root. For the first time, a positive case of Nipah infection surfaced in Kozhikode city.

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In the wake of the Nipah outbreak in this north Kerala district, a holiday has been declared for all educational institutions on Thursday and Friday.

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Another case of Nipah virus has been reported in Kerala, taking the tally to six. How deadly is the Nipah virus? What are its symptoms? Whether you live in Kerala or not, should you be scared? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

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Concerns arising in India over the outbreak of the deadly Nipah virus one more case has been confirmed in a 39-year-old man. The Kerala government has now confirmed six positive cases and two deaths. The rise in cases comes after a health worker who came into close contact with the Nipah patient tested positive.

Kerala government announces containment zones to stop the spread of Nipah virus

Multiple places in the world have previously reported Nipah virus cases. However, Kerala's Kozhikode has often been the most vulnerable. Watch this video to find out why.

Nipah outbreak: Why is Kerala's Kozhikode district vulnerable to infections?

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<p>Kerala has registered the sixth case of the Nipah virus, a deadly virus for which there is no vaccine, and kills up to 75 per cent of those infected. The state is dealing with its fourth outbreak since 2018.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kerala's Kozhikode district administration has introduced containment zones in nine panchayats, similar to those during the COVID-19 era. The authorities have been trying to identify high-risk contacts after the state reported two deaths from the brain-damaging virus.</p>

<p>Here's everything you need to know about the current status of the Nipah virus in India.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What is the Nipah Virus?</strong></h2>

<p>The Nipah virus (NiV) is a zoonotic virus which spreads mainly through fruit bats and can also spread through pigs and other animals. It can cause mild to severe symptoms, including respiratory distress, encephalitis and death. There's no medication or vaccine to treat the Nipah virus. However, the best way to avoid it is to prevent exposure to sick animals, especially pigs and bats. Nipah Virus breakouts occur almost every year in regions of Asia, primarily India and Bangladesh.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Latest Updates on Nipah Virus</strong></h2>

<p>Authorities have created two containment zones in a five-kilometre radius of the homes of the two men who died of the Nipah virus infection on August 30 and September 11.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The 11 samples Kerala sent to Pune's National Institute of Virology have tested negative, reassuring the state government, PTI reported. Currently, there are 15 samples undergoing tests for the Nipah virus.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kerala has recruited a five-member team comprising experts from the National Centre for Disease Control, RML Hospital and NIMHANS. They will take stock of the Nipah virus situation and assist the state government in managing the infection.</p>

<p>The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has also delivered the monoclonal antibody at Kerala's request. The only way to treat the Nipah virus is the antiviral, whose efficacy remains clinically unproven. However, Kerala's Health Minister Veena George said the state discussed the antiviral's stability with a central expert committee.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The authorities sent a mobile BSL-3 (Biosafety Level-3) to ground zero to examine samples for the virus in the Kozhikode district.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Kerala administration has decided to examine body-fluid samples of people on the 'high-risk' contact list linked to patient zero.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the Rajasthan government has also asked medical officials to stay alert in the wake of the Nipah virus cases reported in Kerala.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Kerala has registered the sixth case of the Nipah virus, a deadly virus for which there is no vaccine, and kills up to 75 per cent of those infected. The state is dealing with its fourth outbreak since 2018.

Kerala has registered the sixth case of the Nipah virus, a deadly virus for which there is no vaccine, and kills up to 75 per cent of those infected. The state is dealing with its fourth outbreak since 2018. Kerala's Kozhikode district administration has introduced containment zones in nine panchayats, similar to those during the COVID-19 era. The authorities have been trying to identify high-risk contacts after the state reported two deaths from the brain-damaging virus. Here's everything you need to know about the current status of the Nipah virus in India. What is the Nipah Virus? The Nipah virus (NiV) is a zoonotic virus which spreads mainly through fruit bats and can also spread through pigs and other animals. It can cause mild to severe symptoms, including respiratory distress, encephalitis and death. There's no medication or vaccine to treat the Nipah virus. However, the best way to avoid it is to prevent exposure to sick animals, especially pigs and bats. Nipah Virus breakouts occur almost every year in regions of Asia, primarily India and Bangladesh. Latest Updates on Nipah Virus Authorities have created two containment zones in a five-kilometre radius of the homes of the two men who died of the Nipah virus infection on August 30 and September 11. ALSO READ | India's Aditya-L1 mission successfully undergoes fourth Earth-bound manoeuvre, says ISRO The 11 samples Kerala sent to Pune's National Institute of Virology have tested negative, reassuring the state government, PTI reported. Currently, there are 15 samples undergoing tests for the Nipah virus. Kerala has recruited a five-member team comprising experts from the National Centre for Disease Control, RML Hospital and NIMHANS. They will take stock of the Nipah virus situation and assist the state government in managing the infection. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has also delivered the monoclonal antibody at Kerala's request. The only way to treat the Nipah virus is the antiviral, whose efficacy remains clinically unproven. However, Kerala's Health Minister Veena George said the state discussed the antiviral's stability with a central expert committee. The authorities sent a mobile BSL-3 (Biosafety Level-3) to ground zero to examine samples for the virus in the Kozhikode district. The Kerala administration has decided to examine body-fluid samples of people on the 'high-risk' contact list linked to patient zero. Meanwhile, the Rajasthan government has also asked medical officials to stay alert in the wake of the Nipah virus cases reported in Kerala. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Nipah virus latest | Kerala reports sixth case, govt rushes to curb spread

Alarms are ringing in India over yet another deadly virus. The southern state of Kerala has reported four cases of the Nipah virus out of which two succumb to the infection. Now Nipah is a zoonotic virus which means it is transmitted to people from animals. It mainly affects animals such as bats, pigs, dogs and horses. Though the infection does not spread as quickly as COVID-19 the case fatality rate or the proportion of deaths among those who test positive is very high as per the World Health Organization.

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Alarm over Nipah Virus outbreak in India: Kerala reports five cases and two deaths

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The alert of a virus is issued in India. Nipah Virus enters Kerala's Kozhikode. Will there be another outbreak of the virus?

Nipah alert in Kerala's Kozhikode. Should you be worried?

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