Here are the top Kerala news stories to watch for today:
1. Thunder and Lightning Alert
The Indian Meteorological Department has warned of scattered thundershowers in Kerala for the next 48 hours. It has declared a yellow alert in several districts and issued a lightning alert. The government has warned fishermen not to venture into the sea in view of the inclement weather due to deep pressure in the Bay of Bengal.
2. Forest Minister will call a meeting on Environment Sensitive Zone
Forest Minister AK Sasindran will meet people’s representatives to discuss measures to mitigate the adverse social impact of the draft notification issued by MoEFCC to designate the areas around Neyyar and Peppara Wildlife Sanctuaries as eco-sensitive zones .
3. CPI(M) Party to End Debate on Congress Political Resolution
Day 3 of the 23rd Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] The Party Congress today marks the conclusion of the debate on political resolution. The central leadership is ready to respond to criticisms of the party’s political behaviour.
4. UDF Leadership Conference to discuss the current political situation.
The United Democratic Front (UDF) leadership will meet to discuss important political developments.
Other issues are being discussed including anti-Silverline (K-Rail) campaign, local mobilization against rising fuel prices and the state’s financial position and measures to combat inflation.
5. KPCC President K. Sudhakaran met INTUC leaders.
Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president K. Sudhakaran will chair a meeting of INTUC leaders at Indira Bhavan here after a dispute between trade unions and Leader of the Opposition VD Satheesan.
6. High Court petition against additional fuel levy on bulk purchase
The Kerala High Court will hear a plea against the Centre’s additional levy on bulk fuel buyers, including the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC).
7. High Court considers petition against Silverline Social Impact Survey.
The Kerala High Court will consider a petition against the Social Impact Survey conducted by the Revenue and K-Railway authorities.
8. Police arrested three on charges of vigilance
Kerala Police has arrested three persons, wanted in connection with the death of a youth in Palakkad, on suspicion of being bike thieves. The crime had caused public outcry, and more arrests are underway.