Top Kerala news developments for the day
The Hindu
Key news developments in Kerala on April 17, 2022
Here are the top news developments to watch out for today:
1. Kerala celebrates Easter
Kerala citizens will celebrate Easter today. Observant Christians to attend special prayers in Churches.
2. Palakkad remains tense
Palakkad district continues to be tense following killings of a PFI and BJP leader in the past 24 hours. Prohibitory orders are in place in Palakkad. The parallel police investigations into the murder of PFI leader Subair and RSS activist Sreenivasan are gathering pace and have expanded to neighbouring States.
3. Government to resolve KSRTC strike
KSRTC worker's strike over delay in salary disbursal edges to a close as the public utility has raised ₹30 crore as an overdraft to meet its financial commitment.
Protest against BJP-led Union Budget by farmers' associations and labour unions due to anti-people economic policies and sector weakening measures.
Call for action against conversion of agricultural land into housing plots in Kanniyakumari district
Activists and farmers in Kanniyakumari urge authorities to stop farmland conversion for real estate, threatening agriculture and waterways.
Researchers from ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR), Kozhikode, have identified a new fungal disease that severely affected ginger crop in 2024 in parts of Kodagu district in Karnataka.
Delhi assembly election exit polls predict BJP lead, AAP close behind, Congress with minimal seats.
SP V. Vidyasagar Naidu urges Annamayya residents to stay vigilant, report illegal activities, and join police WhatsApp channel for updates.
Deputy CM praises public response to Caste Survey, highlighting its importance in welfare scheme planning for marginalized sections.
Firecracker victims await promised compensation from government and company, facing financial struggles and unfulfilled promises.
Threat to native bird species from fishnets in irrigation tanks highlighted during Tamirabharani Water Bird Census 2025.
The Congress leader delivers the Dr. Manmohan Singh memorial lecture organised by KUTO
Karnataka Today newsletter: HC notice to banks on Vijay Mallya’s plea seeking debt recovery details, and more
Kendriya Vidyalaya in Karaikal faces infrastructure challenges, urging authorities to expedite construction of a permanent building.
Karnataka High Court orders notice to banks on Vijay Mallya's petition seeking debt recovery details.
Lightning strikes make collecting a fungus for traditional Chinese medicine a deadly pursuit Premium
The Ophiocordyceps sinensis – colloquially called caterpillar fungus or “Himalayan gold” – it can fetch astronomical prices on the herbal medicine market: up to US$63,000 per pound.