Top Kerala News developments today
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Key news developments in Kerala on March 12, 2022
Here are the key news developments from Kerala to watch out for today:
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan writes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting the Central Government rescind the decision to sell HLL Life Care to the private sector. Mr. Vijayan said the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management had prevented the Kerala government from participating in the disinvestment process. The CM hoped Mr. Modi would intervene in the matter and allow Kerala to make a bid to own the profit-making public sector unit in the national interest.
The private bus operators federation will hold an emergency meeting in Thrissur to pressure the government to hike ticket charges. The union has threatened to strike and pull buses off the roads if the government does not heed their demand.
The Kerala State Pollution Control Board is likely to initiate action against at least 100 small and medium scale units in the Eloor-Edayar industrial belt on the charge that they lack the mandatory environmental clearance to operate.
Kudumbashree to launch a Food, Nutrition, Health and Sanitation campaign in Ernakulam district to tackle malnutrition in women.
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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.
Prime Minister Modi celebrates BJP's victories in Maharashtra and bypolls, emphasizing unity and development over divisive politics.
Udhayanidhi Stalin urges cadres to launch campaign for securing 200 seats in 2026 Assembly elections
Udhayanidhi Stalin urges DMK members to gear up for 2026 Tamil Nadu elections, aiming for 200 seats.
A.P. Chambers and Tourism Forum urge Police Commissioner to allow round-the-clock access to RK Beach, address safety concerns.
Iran protests violent arrest of students in Kazan, seeks explanations from Russian authorities, demands accountability for incident.