Top Kerala news developments today
The Hindu
Key news developments in Kerala on August 6, Saturday
Here are the important developments from Kerala to watch out for today:
1. Kerala heaves a sigh of relief as rains abate. Yellow alert in four districts today. Alert maintained along banks of Periyar as water level in Mullaperiyar dam continues to rise despite discharge through 10 spillway shutters. Idukki dam likely to be opened today.
2. Police suspect that a Dubai based gold smuggling syndicate involving non-resident Keralites played a role in eliminating Irshad Nazar at Koyilandy. A new team has been constituted to probe the mysterious disappearance of Deepak of Meyppayyur since June and efforts are on to bring suspects back to Kozhikode for interrogation.
3. Kerala Human Rights Commission demands action in the alleged incident of patients being forced to lie on the floor at Government Medical College Hospital in Kozhikode.
4. The annual conference of the Society of Invasive Cardiovascular Professionals, Kerala Chapter, ‘SICPCON 2022’, begins in Thiruvananthapuram today. Water Resources Minister Roshy Augustine is scheduled to inaugurate the conference.
5. State Central Library, Thiruvananthapuram, to host exhibition of books on the Indian Independence movement.
6. Anand Narayanan, Professor, Department of Earth and Space Sciences, Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology, will speak on ‘The Promise of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST): Setting the Stage for Discoveries’ at the Kerala State Science and Technology Museum, Thiruvananthapuram today.
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.
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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
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TGSRTC reduces Metro AC and Deluxe bus fares by 30% in Hyderabad to encourage public transport amid the fuel crisis.