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First edition of Kerala Retail Summit held in Kozhikode

MCC & RAI host 1st Kerala Retail Summit 2023 in Kozhikode to discuss reinventing retail biz. Kumar Rajagopalan, CEO, RAI, spoke of bridging digital-physical divide. M.A. Mehaboob, president of MCC, committed to nurturing prosperous & sustainable retail environment. T. Koshy, CEO - ONDC, spoke of transforming India's retail landscape. K.…

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023

Pro-Israel stand brought shame on India: INL

INL rally at Kottakkal near Malappuram supported Palestine and criticized PM Modi's pro-Israel stand. INL president Sulaiman said India lost its dignity and Israel will face ultimate defeat. Speakers warned of conspiracy to destroy Kerala's legacy of peace and communal harmony.

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023

Hate messaging case against Union Minister triggers a testy political debate in Kerala

In a Tuesday post on X (formerly Twitter), Mr. Chandrasekhar alleged the criminal case was an act of political retaliation by INDIA bloc partners Rahul Gandhi and Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for exposing Hamas’s (a militant organisation that controls Gaza in Palestine) link with violent radical outfits in Kerala. 

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023

Assembly Committee recommends timely redressal of complaints filed by senior citizens

Kerala Legislative Assembly Committee for the Welfare of Senior Citizens chairman K.P. Mohanan urged officials to prioritize humanitarian considerations when addressing elderly issues. The committee visited an old age home in Inchavila and found the facilities satisfactory. District Collector N. Devidas directed department heads to resolve complaints in a timely…

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023

CPI(M) to join protest against eviction drive in Idukki

CPI(M) district leadership in Idukki preparing for open protest against anti-encroachment drive. Chinnakkanal land protection movement formed to demand translocation of wild tusker, Arikompan. Movement to submit memorandum to District Collector, review petition to Kerala High Court. CPI(M) to join protest, block eviction of farmers. Task force to continue drive…

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023

Kerala Governor urges fisheries university, scientists to be future-ready

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan calls on Kufos and fisheries scientists to be future-ready. He stresses importance of securing affordable, healthy diets while safeguarding resources. ISRO Chairman S. Somanath delivers special address. Fisheries Minister Saji Cherian highlights need for increased local fish production to meet demand. Kufos scientists submit detailed…

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023

Token strike by Kerala private bus operators hits commuters in northern, central districts

Commuters in northern districts of Kerala affected by private bus operators' token strike on Oct. 31. Schools, offices with skeletal staff; KSRTC deployed additional buses, but not enough. Remote destinations worst affected. Strike total in Kannur; flash strike on Oct. 30 in protest against conductor's arrest. Upland areas in Kannur,…

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023

Kerala blasts: Police recover components used to make IEDs from house of sole accused

SIT probing Kalamassery blasts took sole accused, Martin Dominic, to his house for evidence collection. Police to ascertain if accused assembled IEDs used for explosion.

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023

Gang hurls country bombs at houses in Kerala, two injured

Two injured in bomb attack in Thiruvananthapuram: Gang hurled country bombs at people and houses, three arrested. Safeer, Akash and Abdul Rahiman chased two local youths who saw them drinking in a car, hurled bombs at houses and people, creating fearful atmosphere. Case registered, car impounded.

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023

Kerala Police book Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar for his remarks on blasts

Ernakulam Central Police file FIR against Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar for allegedly provoking communal enmity & disrupting harmony in Kerala via social media posts about the Kalamassery blasts. CM Vijayan slams Minister for targeting segment of society.

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023