Top News developments in Kerala today
The Hindu
Key news developments from Kerala on December 6, 2022
Here are the key news developments in Kerala to watch out for today
1. The Opposition UDF will seek leave of the Assembly today to discuss the government’s alleged failure to redress the grievances raised by the Latin Catholic Church-backed fishers agitating against the Vizhinjam port. It has also accused the government of using the police to foist criminal cases against the agitators, including Church leaders.
2. Agriculture Minister P. Prasad will reply to a calling attention motion on the steep fall in rubber and coconut prices in the House today.
3. Minister for Industries and Coir P. Rajeeve will reply to a calling attention motion highlighting the crisis faced by Kerala’s moribund coir sector.
4. The Cabinet sub committee constituted to resolve the agitation against the Vizhinjam seaport will hold talks with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and later with the Vizhinjam Action council today in a bid to find a solution to the deadlock in negotiations.
5. The Thiruvananthapuram Additional Sessions court will pronounce the sentence for the two accused in the rape and murder of a Latvian tourist in Thiruvananthapuram in 2018.
6. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate a three- day conference on Climate Change and Development organised by the Rebuild Kerala Initiative in Thiruvananthapuram 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.