Top Kerala news developments today
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Here are the important developments in Kerala to watch out for today
Bengaluru’s Namma Metro, in its stride towards expanding its network, is set to embark on the Phase III expansion project. The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) officials said that the commencement of geotechnical investigation for the upcoming phase, aimed at ensuring the stability and efficacy of the metro infrastructure, will be starting soon.
With mercury levels staying up in Bengaluru, the demand for procuring Air Conditioners (AC) and air coolers on rent has gone up. Small-scale enterprises, renting out units for commercial and residential purposes across the city have seen that tower ACs and coolers, split ACs, and portable ACs are sought after by customers.
The Chikkodi Lok Sabha constituency has attracted the attention of the State as the Congress has fielded Minister Satish Jarkiholi’s daughter, Priyanka Jarkiholi, against Annasaheb Jolle of the BJP, who is seeking a re-election. It is also unique in that it is the only unreserved Lok Sabha seat in the State where a candidate belonging to a Scheduled Tribe is pitted against a Lingayat leader.