Top Kerala News developments today
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Key news developments in Kerala on March 9, Wednesday
Here are the key news developments from Kerala to watch out for today
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will chair a meeting of the State Cabinet on Wednesday. Infrastructure development, budget presentation, State's fiscal situation and safety of Malayalee students trapped in strife-torn Ukraine are on the table.
The newly- constituted State committee of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) will meet at the AKG Centre in Thiruvananthapuram today. The meeting is likely to consider organisational matters, including former Idukki legislator S. Rajendran's plea against disciplinary action and the Party Congress in Kannur next month. It will also debate new strategies to muster popular support for the government's infrastructure development push, including the Silverline semi-high speed rail corridor project and private investment in the higher education sector.
Congress leader Rahul Gandh will attend the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee meeting at the Wayanad district collectorate in Kalpetta. He is also likely to interact with Congress leaders in the district later.
The Kerala High Court is likely to consider a plea by actor Dileep to quash the conspiracy case registered against him by the Kerala Police Crime Branch. The agency had accused Mr. Dileep of plotting the murder of police officers who had charged him with conspiracy in the 2017 actor abduction and rape case.
Deputy Inspector General of Police, Thiruvananthapuram Range, R. Nishanthini will lead the police team investigating the death of five family members, including an infant, in a fire of mysterious origin at Cherinniyoor in Varkala early Tuesday. Ms. Nishanthini is expected to inspect the fire scene later in the day.
Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M], Idukki, K. V. Varghese's purported statement that Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee K. Sudhakaran still lived because the party was lenient stokes a political controversy. Congress leaders are expected to react strongly to what they deemed a "veiled threat" against Mr. Sudhakaran.
Stampedes at religious events in India have caused hundreds of deaths over the years, highlighting safety concerns.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat urges people to understand the organisation's goal of uniting Hindu society, emphasizing close contact over distance.
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Congress accused Himanta Biswa Sarma of indulging in an “atrocious smear campaign” against Gaurav Gogoi.
Historic one-day Assembly session in Kokrajhar symbolizes peace and integration, a major highlight of Chief Minister Sarma's tenure.
The debate on reservation in judicial appointments for diversity and representation in the Supreme Court and High Courts.
Boosting business confidence, India and U.S. aim to double commerce to $500 billion by 2030 through bilateral trade agreement.
Actors Vikrant Massey and Bhumi Pednekar advise students to focus on life skills, not just exams, during PM's Pariksha Pe Charcha.
Two Rajpura youths deported from the U.S. arrested for murder upon landing at Amritsar airport.
Fatal accident on Purvanchal Expressway in Barabanki; tempo-traveller collides with bus, leaving 4 dead and 6 injured.
Vizianagaram district installs CC cameras on State Highways to reduce accidents, identify vehicles, and promote road safety.
Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu mourns the death of film producer and actor Krishna Veni, honoring her contributions.
Illegal Indian immigrants deported from the U.S. were brought back in shackles, revealing the harsh reality of their journey.