Top Kerala News developments today
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Key news developments in Kerala on Friday, March 4, 2022
Here are the key news developments from Kerala to watch out for today
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] will announce the party’s new State secretariat and State committee, which by some accounts, is likely to have a set of fresh faces. The age factor will compel several veterans to exit the committee. Speculation is rife in the media that CPI(M) State secretary Kodiyeri Balakrishnan will continue for the third consecutive term. There is also much theorising on whether Kannur party veteran P. Jayarajan will make it to the State secretariat.
The four-day State conference of the CPI(M) concludes with a public rally in Kochi at 5:30 pm on Friday. CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury, CPI(M) State secretary Kodiyeri Balakrishnan and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will address the gathering and expound on the political and economic line adopted by the party conference.
Leader of Opposition V. D. Satheesan and KPCC president K. Sudhakaran will meet at Indira Bhavan to hammer out the composition of the party’s district and block committees by accommodating the interests of opposing Congress factions. Both leaders will also discuss an alleged intraparty plot to drive a wedge between the KPCC and Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leadership. The AICC had halted the preselection process following complaints from factional leaders and a set of MPs. They had accused the KPCC leadership of stacking the committees with their loyalists ahead of the organisational elections, possibly in May.
UDF to stage sit-in protests across the State to highlight the alleged “break down” in the law-and-order situation, spiralling crime, growth of religious fundamentalism, CPI(M) cell rule in police stations and ineptitude of the law enforcement to protect the life and property of citizens. Leader of Opposition V. D. Satheesan is scheduled to inaugurate the State-wide protest in front of the Government secretariat. UDF convenor M. M. Hassan will address protestors in Kochi.
The working committee of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) will meet in Kozhikode. The conclave will discuss various issues, including the political debate centred around the proposed tacit alliance between the party and the CPI (M) to counter the perceived right-wing drift in society precipitated by the rise of the BJP. By some accounts, only a minority in the party favoured such a futuristic tie-up with the Left. Most top leaders find the idea politically unattractive
A district court in Alappuzha will sentence two Bangladeshi nationals convicted for the murder of an elderly couple at their home in Vermont near Chengannur in 2019. The victims of the murder for profit are A. P. Cherian, 75, and his Lillykutty Cherian, 68. Judge Kenneth George had found the accused, Labilu (39) and Juval (24), guilty of first-degree murder. The prosecution has sought capital punishment for the suspects.
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Seven Indian fishermen from Rameswaram arrested by Sri Lankan Navy, sparking protests and calls for government intervention.
Kerala cyber police file a case against X for an AI video allegedly defaming PM Modi and the Election Commission.
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Abhishek Banerjee challenges BJP's Suvendu Adhikari in Nandigram, pledging community health initiatives if Trinamool Congress wins.
Rising LPG shortages in Karnataka boost firewood demand, reviving an informal market as households and hotels seek alternatives.
Against the backdrop of intense poll activity, a 400-metre stretch of an arterial road in the outskirts of Chennai (technically in Madurapakkam panchayat under Tambaram assembly constituency) presents a salute to the idea of res publica, which underpins India’s system of governance, where citizens have a say, at least before a government is securely ensconced in the seat of power. A Republic Day initiative shines bright every night
Fadnavis claims zero FIR in Ajit Pawar crash is a defamation attempt by Karnataka against Maharashtra's investigation efforts.
Set to unfold as a one-day pop-up on April 5, the Easter Sadya brings together both vegetarian and non-vegetarian menus, offering a peek into the food traditions of the Syrian Christian (Nasrani) community. While the traditional Sadya is often associated with dishes such as sambar, avial, and rice, this version expands to include community-specific festive dishes.
BJP nominates mother of R.G. Kar victim Abhaya to contest from Panihati in West Bengal Assembly elections.
Veteran Malayalam actor-director E.A. Rajendran passes away at 71, leaving behind a rich legacy in the film industry.
Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayat has rolled out digital mode of water bill generation and collection in 23 gram panchayats on a pilot basis for the first time in Karnataka. This is set to be extended to the remaining 200 panchayats shortly, according to the Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive Officer Narwade Vinayak Karbhari.