1. The Kerala state film awards were announced on Monday. While Nivin Pauly and Sudev Nair shared the best actor award, Nazriya Nazim has been selected as best actress. Read details.
2. The Kerala government is planning to install GPS and CCTV cameras in public transport vehicles to ensure women's safety. The motor vehicle department will also install tracking system in all registered vehicles including school buses, vans, lorries and auto rickshaws. Read a Zee News report.
3. Bootleggers of Tamil Nadu have their eyes set on the Onam liquor market in Kerala. ManoramaOnline reports that they are working overtime to store enough spirit to be supplied to Kerala in time for Onam celebrations.
4. CPM leader G Sudhakaran MLA said that Janathipathiya Samrakshana Samithy (JSS) founder KR Gouriamma will not be pressurised to join CPI(M). Recently Gouriamma had dropped her plans to join the CPI(M). Read Manorama News report.
5. The Kerala High Court on Monday rejected the Congress government’s decision to form new village panchayats ahead of the elections to the three-tier local bodies. Read a report by Shaju Philip for The Indian Express.