Top Kerala news developments today
The Hindu
Key news developments in Kerala on Friday, July 22, 2022
1. African swine fever has been confirmed in Wayanad after samples of dead animals from a pig farm in Mananthavady tested positive at the National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases at Bhopal. The State Animal Husbandry department is gearing up for culling of pigs in the farm. Controls and surveillance at border check posts will be strengthened.
2. Industries Minister P. Rajeeve will inaugurate the State Level Entrepreneurship Scheme, a new loan scheme envisaged by the State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC), at a function to be held in Thiruvananthapuram today.
3. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate a felicitation ceremony to honour the Kerala University that has been re-accredited with A++ NAAC grading.
4. In a case of suspected custodial torture, a man released from the Vadakara police station in Kozhikode died after collapsing on the road. The Crime Branch will probe the incident. The post mortem was held in the presence of the Revenue Divisional Officer.
Karnataka government to consult legal experts on pursuing action against Adani Group's ACC Ltd. over ₹850 crore in disputed dues.
The FCRA amendment bill aims to create an authority for managing NGO assets after license loss, addressing misuse of foreign funds.
Telangana Minister assures adequate petroleum stocks for three months, warns against illegal fuel carrying amid panic buying rumors.
TMC calls for the removal of Bhabanipur returning officer, citing alleged ties to BJP and concerns over neutrality.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan condemns UDF's misogynistic attacks on CPI(M) legislator U. Prathibha, highlighting political degeneration.
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Hyderabad officials assure sufficient fuel supply for 60 days, warn against misinformation and illegal sales amid panic buying.
Telangana MP urges Centre to expedite ₹1,270 crore dues transfer from Andhra Pradesh for financial fairness and development.
A Karnataka man was detained with ₹62.5 lakh in cash during election checks on NH 544, claiming it was from a property sale.
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Supreme Court directs Tarun Butolia's family to seek safety assessment from Delhi Police after fatal Uttam Nagar clash.
CM Stalin asserts unity in the DMK-led alliance, dismissing division attempts and emphasizing collaborative efforts for the upcoming elections.
Rahul Gandhi to skip Kerala rally due to Sonia Gandhi’s ill health; Kharge to attend Kozhikode event
Rahul Gandhi will miss the Kerala rally due to Sonia Gandhi's health; Congress president Kharge to attend instead.