Top Kerala news developments today
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Key news developments from Kerala on March 20, 2022
Here are the key news developments in Kerala to watch out for today:
1. Chief Minister to chair all-party meeting to remove flag poles and party symbols from public places
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will chair an all-party meeting to reach a consensus to remove flag poles and party symbols erected in public places. The Kerala High Court had recently flagged the issue and highlighted it as a public order matter.
2. Chief Minister to fete new Archbishop
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will join social and political figures in honouring the new Archibishop of the Latin Archdiocese of Thiruvananthapuram, Fr. Thomas. J. Netto, at a public function at St. Joseph’s High School.
3. Police open enquiry into gallery collapse
The police have opened an enquiry into the gallery collapse at a crowded sevens football match in Wandoor in Malappuram. At least 100 persons were injured when the make-do circle fashioned out of bamboo poles and planks collapsed under the weight of the spectators.
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Karnataka CM supports DMK-led opposition against delimitation, sends Deputy to Chennai meeting with Tamil Nadu CM Stalin.
Under the NBS, newborns are screened for communication disorders before they are discharged from the hospital. For this, AIISH has collaborated with several hospitals to conduct screening which is performed to detect hearing impairment and other developmental disabilities that can affect speech and language development. The screening has been helping in early intervention for those identified with the disorders, as any delay in the identification poses risk and affects successful management of children with hearing loss, according to AIISH.
Jadavpur University loses Institute of Eminence status due to budget cut, sparking political controversy and student protests.
Hyderabad's Government Super Speciality Veterinary Hospital offers affordable pet care, bridging the gap in pet healthcare services.
Majestic, once a bustling shopping hub, now struggles with declining footfall due to online shopping trends.
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Technicolor India's sudden closure shocks 3,200 employees in Bengaluru and Mumbai, impacting the global AVGC-XR industry.
Telangana MLA suspended for insulting Speaker, sparking debate on democracy and opposition stifling in Assembly.