Top Kerala News developments today
The Hindu
Key news developments in Kerala on May 2, 2022
1. Two held for food poisoning death in Kasargode
The police have arrested two employees of a confectionary in Kasargode in connection with the food poisoning death of a 16-year-old girl. Unknown persons torched a vehicle owned by the eatery as the incident caused public outrage and has raised questions about the effectiveness of food safety enforcement in the State.
2. Tension in Palakkad
Tense situation prevailed in Palakkad after unknown persons hurled country bombs at the house of a suspected Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) worker who was arrested for the retaliatory killing of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Sreenivasan. The police have stepped up their street presence and patrolling in the district.
3. Discord in Association of Malayalam Movies Artistes (AMMA) over action against rape case accused actor-producer Vijay Babu
Dissensions racked the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) as actor Maala Parvathi resigned from the collective's anti workplace harassment committee accusing the body of protecting rape case accused actor/producer Vijay Babu. At least two other committee members have expressed their solidarity with Ms. Parvathy's decision. More resignations are reportedly in the offing.
4. Shashi Tharoor to release former Chief Electoral Officer Teeka Ram Meena's controversial service story.
Odisha Governor designate credits Atal Bihari Vajpayee for Kargil war success, golden quadrilateral, tribal ministry, and more.
Four years after the Union government launched the Svamitva scheme to digitise property records in rural areas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute 58 lakh property cards providing ‘Record of Rights’ to owners in over 50,000 villages across 12 States on Friday at a virtual event
M. Suhaib, Additional District Judge, Kozhikode, suspended for alleged misconduct towards female court employee in official chamber.
Foundation laid for new auditorium at Sivakasi Government Arts and Science College with financial support from local businesses.
Telangana to introduce new clean energy policy to meet rising energy demands sustainably, aiming for 20,000 MW renewable capacity by 2030.
The girl, who was admitted to Aster CMI Hospital with alarming breathlessness and significant pallor, was diagnosed with Wegener’s Granulomatosis (now known as Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis or GPA), a rare autoimmune condition that causes spontaneous bleeding in the lungs, leading to acute respiratory failure.
Puzhal prison officials investigate fire accident that destroyed old files and cardboard boxes, possibly caused by prisoners.
ACB files case against IPS officer N. Sanjay in Andhra Pradesh. The official is accused of manipulating the tender processes for awarding contract for development and maintenance of AGNI-NOC portal, and conducting awareness meetings for SC/STs. It is alleged that the total value of properties stolen, or involved in the case is estimated at ₹1,75,86,600.
The holiday season spanning from Christmas to New Year has seen a surge in tourists visiting Mysuru with the hospitality sector announcing 100 per cent occupancy for the entire duration.
BJP leader and former MP, Prathap Simha, has backed the Mysuru City Corporation’s (MCC) proposal to name a stretch of KRS road in the city after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
Tourists flock to Visakhapatnam and Alluri Sitharama Raju districts for holidays, leading to full occupancy in hotels and attractions.