Top Kerala News developments today
The Hindu
Key news developments in Kerala on Friday, February 18, 2022
Here are the key news developments from Kerala to watch out for today
The budget session of the Kerala Assembly begins with a policy address by Governor Arif Mohammed Khan. Setting the tone for a turbulent session, the Opposition UDF is boycotting the Governor’s address, accusing the LDF Government and the Raj Bhavan of indulging in ‘accommodative politics’.
Petitions challenging the survey of land for K-rail likely to come up before a single bench of the High Court. A Division Bench had last week quashed the single judge's directive to suspend the survey, on an appeal by the Government.
Electricity Minister K. Krishnankutty to hold meetings with Left trade union leaders to find a negotiated settlement to the issues raised by striking KSEB staff. A top-level meeting attended by Left Democratic Front (LDF) convener A. Vijayaraghavan, Communist Party of India (CPI) State secretary Kanam Rajendran and Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) leader Elamaram Kareem, MP, at the AKG Centre on Thursday had evolved a "formula" to settle the dispute amicably.
The unions are up in arms against the KSEB chairman's controversial decision to bring Vydhyuthi Bhavan under the security blanket of the State Industrial Security Force (SISF), among other things.
Government sanctions ₹12.71 crores for the construction of a breakwater at Ottamassery near Cherthala. The breakwater with a total length of 950 metres will be constructed between CP stone 921 and 926. An amount of ₹75 lakh has also been allocated for the construction of a temporary seawall between CP stone 922 and 929.
Human chain against STP project at Kothi in Kozhikode today. Tahsildar orders police to take action against those who destroyed survey stones in connection with encroachment on the river.
Kozhikode School Arts Festival ends with City sub-district leading, featuring 12,000 students in 300 events across 20 venues.
Missionaries from USA, France, and Europe aided in the growth of Madras Presidency, benefiting Tamil Nadu in healthcare and education.
Chennai Metro Rail's TBM Kalvarayan to breakthrough at Perambur in January, connecting Ayanavaram in Phase II project.
Bharatiya Kisan Sangh and Agro Food Trade Centre sign MoU to address farmers' challenges, introduce eSHED platform.
Jharkhand Assembly election results show BJP's "Bangladeshi infiltration" rhetoric failed, with NDA losing ST seats and INDIA bloc gaining.
JMM-led alliance retains Jharkhand Assembly with highest vote share, defeating BJP in a humiliating defeat.
Greater Chennai Corporation celebrates World Heritage Week with guided heritage walk at Ripon Buildings, educating residents on city's history.
MVA critiques BJP-led Mahayuti alliance after unexpected Maharashtra Assembly election results, questioning voter support and electoral integrity.
Mahayuti sweeps Maharashtra Assembly election with BJP as largest party, MVA routed, no Leader of Opposition expected.
Speakers honor S.S. Badrinath's legacy in ophthalmology, emphasizing his commitment to affordable eye care and training doctors nationwide.
Capt. Brijesh Chowta, Dakshina Kannada MP, on Saturday urged Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to facilitate speeding up of ongoing critical infrastructure works in the region, including Mangaluru-Bengaluru NH 75 widening, establishment of Indian Coast Guard Academy, and merger of Konkan Railway Corporation with the Indian Railways.