Vehicle Registration Declines in Malappuram and Palakkad Districts The transport minister, C.P. John, announced plans to investigate a significant drop in vehicle registration numbers in Malappuram and Palakkad districts. During a meeting with officials from the Institute of Driver Training and Research, he highlighted that registration numbers have fallen by 30% in Malappuram and 10% in Palakkad. In Malappuram, the number of registrations has decreased from 10 lakh to 7 lakh this year, with residents reportedly registering vehicles in states like Nagaland. The minister emphasized the need to address the decline and improve driving practices across Kerala. He also mentioned plans to expand the width of the Sebrazilin road to accommodate more traffic, allowing greater mobility for drivers. Officials noted that many offices in various districts are overwhelmed with workload, and some government offices are operating under suboptimal conditions. The minister stated that measures will be taken to modernize these systems. The motor vehicle department generates 7335 crore rupees annually, which is a major source of revenue for the government. A portion of this income will be allocated to upgrade infrastructure, including vehicle yards, and to purchase new vehicles. The minister expressed hope that addressing these fundamental issues will lead to increased revenue. Key officials present at the meeting included the Deputy Transport Commissioner for the Central Region, Anoop Verkki, the Director of the Institute of Driver Training and Research, K.M. Saifuddin, and representatives from Palakkad, Malappuram, and Thiruvananthapuram districts. Enforcement officers were also part of the discussion.#palakkad #malappuram #transport_minister #cp_john #institute_of_driver_training_and_research
Bought lottery ticket while stepping out of restaurant, hits Rs 10 crore jackpot N.V. Padmanabhan, a resident of Neduva in Parappanangadi, Malappuram, experienced a life-altering moment after purchasing a lottery ticket during a routine stop. The incident occurred while he was returning from Coimbatore and stopped at Palakkad for a meal. After finishing his meal at a restaurant, he casually bought a lottery ticket from a nearby shop, unaware that this brief decision would lead to a monumental change in his life. The ticket, which Padmanabhan purchased near the Palakkad railway station, turned out to be the winning one for the Rs 10 crore Kerala State Lottery Summer Bumper prize. He only realized his fortune on Sunday, following a meal, and submitted the ticket at the State Bank of India branch in Parappanangadi the next day. The winning ticket, numbered SB 517026, was sold by Palakkad district agent S. Madhusoodanan. The prize-winning ticket marked the first instance of the Summer Bumper lottery, with the second prize of Rs 1 crore going to ticket SE 660573. This second prize ticket was sold in Palakkad as well, distributed through the Sree Mookambika Lucky Centre near the Palakkad Municipal Bus Stand. The ticket was sold at a lottery shop located near the KSRTC stand. Padmanabhan’s story highlights the unpredictable nature of luck, as his ordinary actions led to an extraordinary outcome. The incident underscores how chance can transform lives, even in the most mundane circumstances. His victory not only brings financial security but also opens new possibilities for his future. The Kerala State Lottery, known for its substantial prizes, continues to attract participants from across the state.#n_v_padmanabhan #neduva #parappanangadi #malappuram #palakkad_railway_station
