Top Kerala News developments today
The Hindu
Key news developments in Kerala on Dec 8, Thursday
Here are the important developments from Kerala to watch out for today
1. Legislative business in Kerala Assembly today: Discussion on Subject committee report on Kerala GST (Amendment) Bill to be concluded. Introduction of Plantation tax (Repeal) Bill and Agricultural Income Tax (Repeal) Bill.
2. Finance Minister KN Balagopal will reply to a calling attention motion on the crisis faced by rubber farmers due to the fall in price of natural rubber.
3. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will reply to a calling attention motion on the concerns raised by candidates on the new pattern of exams conducted by the Kerala Public Service Commission.
4. The Kerala HC is expected to pronounce its verdict on a petition seeking disqualification of Saji Cherian as legislator for his speech against the Constitution.
5. Actor and BJP’s former Rajya Sabha MP, Suresh Gopi moves a discharge petition in the case booked against him for allegedly forging documents of permanent residence for the registration of his two luxury cars in Pondicherry. The prosecution case is that the actor, through his fraudulent acts, caused the State financial loss to the tune of nearly Rs. 19 lakh. The prosecution has stiffly opposed the plea of the actor.
6. A public interest litigation challenging the national highway rules which allow collection of tolls without fixing any limit on the amount is likely to come up before the High Court today.
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.