
Conciliatory talks to end protests by BJP fail
The Hindu
Funds misappropriation issue sorted out, says Mayor
The conciliatory talks convened by the Thiruvananthapuram city Corporation Mayor Arya Rajendran on Monday to resolve the ongoing protests by the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) regarding revenue collection issues remained inconclusive with the BJP claiming that the talks had failed and the Mayor saying that the steering committee had already taken much of the steps that the BJP has been demanding.
Speaking at a press conference on Monday evening, Ms.Rajendran said that the steering committee has decided to publish the ward-wise list of those who have not paid building taxes to allay the fears of the public.

The Ministry of Railways has announced a rationalisation of passenger fares, effective from December 26, aiming to balance rising operational costs while keeping passenger impact minimal. Suburban services and Monthly Season Ticket holders remain unaffected, while ordinary and AC classes see small increases. The move is expected to generate ₹600 crore in revenue and strengthen safety and efficiency across the railway network.












