Top Kerala News developments today
The Hindu
Key news developments in Kerala on April 19, 2022
Here are the key news developments from Kerala to watch out for today:
1. Division Bench to hear an appeal against HSD at retail rates to KSRTC
A Division Bench of the Kerala High Court will hear appeals by public sector oil marketing Companies against a single judge's interim directive to sell high-speed diesel (HSD) to Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) at the retail outlet price available to domestic consumers. The decision is likely to impact the cost of commuting using public transport in Kerala.
2. High Court verdict likely on actor Dileep's petition seeking quashing of FIR against him.
The High Court might pronounce its verdict on actor Dileep's petition seeking to quash the FIR against him in the case relating to the alleged conspiracy to murder officers who investigated the 2017 actor abduction and rape case.
3. Crime Branch to question Dileep's kin, seek more time for investigation
Crime Branch is poised to interrogate the brother and brother-in-law of Dileep in the 2017 actor assault case. Both "persons of interest" had allegedly evaded questioning last week by going incommunicado.
On World Fisheries Day, India launches projects for marine and inland aquaculture, aiming to transform the fisheries sector and blue economy.
Lokayukta police raid uncovers ₹26.6 crore in assets from government officials in Karnataka, leading to investigations and cases filed.
Court boycott by advocates in Tamil Nadu demands Advocates Protection Bill for safety, affecting litigants from remote villages.
Army faces allegations of harassment and torture in Kishtwar, Jammu; probe ordered, sparking concerns over human rights violations.
Karnataka’s software and services exports crossed ₹4.11 lakh crore during fiscal 2023-24 (March 2024) from ₹3.2 lakh crore a year ago, marking a 27% year-on-year growth, Minister for IT&BT, Priyank Kharge, said here on Thursday quoting Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) data.
Continuous rainfall in Thoothukudi has caused severe hardship for residents as rainwater has inundated several areas. Efforts to drain stagnant water in the city have been intensified
Indictment details Adani bribery scheme to secure solar power contracts, involving Adani Green Energy and Azure Power executives.
Legislative Assembly Speaker U.T. Khader officially launched the operations of Namma Yatri, Bengaluru-based mobility app dedicated to empowering drivers, in Mangaluru.
NCCP(I) and ICS urge Union Government to reinstate respiratory medicine in MBBS curriculum for public health impact.
Singer Sunitha Upadrasta's debut performance in Visakhapatnam on December 6 at MGM Park, sharing insights into her illustrious music career.
10th edition of India Photo Festival begins in Hyderabad