Top Kerala news developments for today
The Hindu
Top news developments from Kerala for February 10, 2022
Here are the top news developments from Kerala to watch out for today.
The Kerala High Court will consider a writ petition challenging the contentious Lok Ayukta Act, 1999, Amendment Ordinance. Kerala Governor Arif Muhammad Khan had recently assented to the executive order that effectively annulled the much-debated section 14 of the law. The arguably harsh and binding section had made it obligatory for the competent authority to discharge mandatorily, sans appeal, any public official found guilty by the ombudsman.
Remember how Anne Frank didn’t miss a day to write in her diary which she named, Kitty? Anne wasn’t just scribbling dates and events — she was writing about her hopes, dreams, feelings and fears — like painting her world with words on paper. During the most difficult phase of her life, Anne found solace in her journal which became a way for her to stay connected to herself and it gave the world a glimpse into her immensely powerful resilience. In today’s world, where everyone is constantly scrolling the screens — journaling has become a sweet escape and a digital detox. Surprising, right? The old-school practice of picking up a pen and writing your thoughts in a diary has made a major comeback.