Top Kerala news developments today
The Hindu
Key news developments in Kerala on July 23, Saturday
Here are the important developments from Kerala to watch out for today
1. KPCC's two-day 'Chintan Shivir' will begin in Kozhikode today, senior leaders Tariq Anwar, Digvijay Singh and K.C. Venugopal will attend the event which is expected to prepare a plan of action for the party to face the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. MPs, MLAs and party functionaries in Kerala will be present.
2. Suspected custodial torture and death of Vadakara native Sajeevan Ponmeriparamba: Crime Branch likely to question policemen. Post mortem report to be submitted to probe team.
3. African swine fever in Wayanad: Pigs in a one km radius around the farm where the disease was confirmed are to be culled. An expert committee will monitor the culling and disposal of bodies and surveillance will be strengthened in a 10 km radius.
4. A cultural summit is being organised today as part of the Jesuit Society's anniversary event '500 Ignatian Years' in Kozhikode. Participants include IUML leader KNA Khader, academic Valsan Thampu, media critic Sebastian Paul and M.K. Raghavan, MP.
Vaccination policies must prioritize saving human lives over individual choice amid rising vaccine skepticism, asserts scientist Dr. Virander Singh Chauhan.
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.
iKure and Izawa Co. partner to combat avoidable blindness by integrating innovative eye care technology into rural healthcare networks.
Thousand Lights MLA from the DMK N. Ezhilan, in an interview to The Hindu, observes that any popular personality entering politics will attract the limelight. But only a structured party machinery combined with popularity can ensure success. In this interview, he speaks about his tenure as first-time MLA from Thousand Lights Assembly constituency in Chennai, Vijay’s political entry shaping the 2026 elections, redressal of key grievances and more.
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.