Top Kerala news developments today
The Hindu
Key news developments in Kerala on November 4, 2022
Here are the important developments from Kerala to watch out for today:
1. The CPI(M) State secretariat meets at the party’s State headquarters at the AKG Centre in Thiruvananthapuram today amid escalating conflict with Kerala Governor Arif Muhammmad Khan.
2. The Kerala University Senate will meet today against the backdrop of the row over the constitution of the search committee to select the next Vice Chancellor and the ousting of Senate members by the Governor. Though Higher Education Minister R. Bindu has declared that the representative to the search committee will be selected, it has not been included in the agenda of today’s meeting.
3. Union Minister of Housing and Urban Development Hardeep Singh Puri and Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will jointly inaugurate the 15th international Urban Mobility India conclave at Kochi today.
4. Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan will inaugurate a protest march of the Congress party to the office of the warden of the Wayanad wildlife sanctuary at Sulthan Bathery seeking protection from recurring wildlife attacks.
5. Kozhikode Vigilance Inquiry Commissioner and Special Judge is expected to pronounce the final verdict on a plea filed by IUML State secretary K.M. Shaji seeking the release of ₹47.35 lakh seized by Vigilance officials from his house in Kannur in connection with a disproportionate assets case.
6. State Police Chief Anil Kanth is scheduled to attend a slew of outreach programmes in Kochi city beginning with a mass run by Student Police Cadets as part of the No to Drugs campaign.
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.