The Additional District and Sessions Court on Monday sentenced two persons to seven years rigorous imprisonment on charges of setting ablaze to shops and vehicles at Gangolli three years ago.

“Islam is the religion of Allah. Based on this, Shariat was also created by Allah. So, till the end of the universe, Shariat will remain. It is the duty of the Muslims to protect it. ‘Samasta’ is also committed to protect Shariat”, said Kerala Jamiyyathul Ulama president Alhaji Sayyid Jifri Muthukoya Thangal.

‘All Muslims should be committed to protect Shariat. Till the Constitution, written by Dr BR Ambedkar, is in force, even if hundred prime ministers come, they could not do anything to Shariat. If such a situation arises, he will not only resign from his position, but also ready to sacrifice his life”, said district Minister UT Khader.

A case was registered against Shashikanth Poojary Padubelle at Shirva police station on charges of insulting the Prophet Muhammad in social media.

Samastha Shariat Samrakshana Sammelana and rally organised by the Samastha Shariat Protection Committee at Nehru Stadium here on Sunday with a slogan 'Let us join hands for protection of constitutional rights' was inaugurated.

Fire broke out accidentally at the Lady Goschen hospital here on Sunday afternoon. Suddenly, the hospital staff rescued four children.

Urban Development and Housing Minister UT Khader on Sunday inaugurated Indira Canteen, the much ambitious programme of the state government, near Mini Vidhana Soudha on BC Road.

The inaugural programme of Indira Canteen has become an issue of tug of war between Congress and BJP leaders on Sunday.