Here are the key news developments from Kerala to watch out for today
1. SSLC exams begin today
The SSLC examinations commence today. More than 400,000 students will report to the 2,900 examination centres across Kerala to attend the tests.
2. Congress to hold protest against fuel price hike
Congress workers will organise protests in public places and residential neighbourhoods across Kerala against spiralling fuel and cooking gas prices.
3. Sight seeing trips for women riders
Tourism Minister P. Mohammed Riyas to flag off the department's "Free Rider" motorbike sight-seeing trips for women travellers.
4. Meeting to commemorate Thalekunnil Basheer
Opposition leader VD Satheesan will inaugurate a meeting at the DCC office, Thiruvananthapuram to commemorate late Congress leader Thalekunnil Basheer.
5. Children's literature awards to be presented
Culture Minister Saji Cherian will give away children's literature awards instituted by the Kerala State Institute for Children's Literature.
6. CM's excellence award for best employers
Labour Minister V.Sivankutty will present the Chief Minister's excellence award for best employers in the State at a function to be held at Mahatma Ayyankali Hall, in Thiruvananthapuram today.