Top Kerala news developments today
The Hindu
Key news developments from Kerala on July 19, 2022
1. State Assembly: Saji Cherian to make a personal statement in the House to explain his decision to step down as Minister.
2. Discussion on Kerala Finance Bill and Kerala Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Bill to be concluded.
3. The govt. has decided to allot 16 quarries to Adani Group in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta districts to mine granite for the Vizhinjam seaport project. Of the 18 quarries, eights will be under the direct control of Adani and remaining eight will be run with private participants. Of this, five quarries are operational now.
4. HC to hear a petition by Saritha S. Nair, solar scam accused, seeking a directive to provide a copy of the 164-statement given by Swapna Suresh, accused in the gold smuggling case, before the magistrate court.
5. Kudumbashree keeping fingers crossed about how the rise in GST will affect the marketing of their packed products, which have been offering a livelihood to thousands of its members in Ernakulam district.
5. Kerala High Court seeks a report on the delay of around 28 years in trying the conspiracy and tampering with evidence case booked against Transport Minister Antony Raju. The Chief Judicial Magistrate Court, Nedumanagad, has listed the case for 4th August. The magistrate court offers to complete the trial in three months.
6. The Special Court trying the actor rape case of 2017 to consider the further investigation report of the Special Investigation Team on Tuesday.
Ranya Rao, caught smuggling gold at Kempegowda International Airport, claimed innocence, but agencies suspect syndicate involvement.
World Sleep Day: More than 26% of professionals said they are getting less than six hours of sleep in the night, a problem even more pronounced among entrepreneurs.
Samuel Browne's botanical explorations in 17th-century Madras offer insights into traditional plant uses and changing flora over time.
CPS Abolition Movement protests in Dindigul urging State government to implement old pension scheme promised by DMK.
Union Finance Minister criticizes removal of Indian currency symbol '₹' in Tamil Nadu Budget 2025-26 documents, citing national unity concerns.
State government provides ₹100 crore to KMRL for Kakkanad extension, speeding up construction and addressing funding issues.
ED joins probe into gold smuggling case involving Kannada actor Ranya Rao, raids multiple locations in Bengaluru.
Bombay High Court questions Maharashtra government on failure to register FIR against police officers in custodial death case.
Uttar Pradesh Minister Sanjay Nishad faces backlash for suggesting those who have issues with Holi colours should leave the country.
Tamil Nadu sees improved Olive Ridley turtle nesting season with over 2.5 lakh eggs collected, efforts to protect marine life.
Speeding bus crash on Paramakudi-Madurai highway kills woman, injures 23; driver flees scene, causing critical injuries.
Transport Minister flags off private and KSRTC buses from Goshree islands to Kochi city, improving public transportation.
TSPSC clarifies Group-I Mains exam evaluation process, releases key statistics, and addresses misinformation, ensuring fairness and transparency.