Top news developments in Kerala today
The Hindu
Key news developments from Kerala on Dec 30, Friday
Here are the important developments from Kerala to watch out for today
1. Defence minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate the Sivagiri pilgrimage at Varkala near Thiruvananthapuram today.
2. The UDF coordination committee is meeting at Kochi today amid simmering differences between the Congress and IUML.
3. A crucial meeting of the CPI(M) state secretariat in Thiruvananthapuram today is likely to discuss the allegation of disproportionate assets levelled against party strongman and LDF convenor E.P. Jayarajan. Mr. Jayarajan is attending the meeting after a gap of two months.
4. On the second day of 10th State conference of the Kerala Nadvathul Mujahideen in Kozhikode, Minister of State for External Affairs V. Muraleedharan will open a summit against drug abuse and Speaker A. N. Shamseer is scheduled to inaugurate a conference on secularism.
5. Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar will inaugurate the Malabar regional convention of Kerala Catholic Youth Movement at Thamarassery in Kozhikode today.
6. The three-day state congress of the Indian National League will conclude in Kozhikode today with a rally. DMK deputy general secretary Kanimozhi, MP will attend the public meeting.
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.