Top Kerala News developments today
The Hindu
Key news developments in Kerala on Dec 22, Thursday
Here are the important developments from Kerala to watch out for today
1. The draft buffer zone map has been published on Government of Kerala websites with different colour codes for Ecologically Sensitive Zones (ESZ), human habitats and public buildings. Helpdesks are being set up in 88 panchayats to receive complaints from the public seeking exemption of highly populated areas from the areas earmarked as ESZ.
2. The CPI(M) has organised a convention at Koorachundu in Kozhikode today to explain the State Government’s stand on the buffer zone issue.
3. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate a palmleaf manuscripts museum in Thiruvananthapuram today.
4. Petitions filed by former police officers and former IB officials seeking anticipatory bail in the ISRO espionage frame up case are likely to come up before the Kerala High Court today.
5. The 10th edition of Sargaalaya International Arts and Crafts Festival begins today at Sargaalaya Kerala Arts and Crafts Village at Iringal near Vadakara in Kozhikode with the participation of 572 artisans from 11 nations.
Former CPI Maoist leader Swarnakka surrenders, citing disillusionment with Maoist ideologies, aiming to lead a peaceful life with family.
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.