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Monday, Aug 4, 2025
Two CPM workers have been held in connection with the attack on the panchayat secretary.
Kerala Vyapara Vyvasayi Ekopana Samithi president P Kunjavu Haji said that more shops and commercial establishments would open shutters on Tuesday, on the second day of the strike.
In Kerala, markets, shops and even wayside vendors were warned against venturing out and opening their shops by the organisers of the protest.
Of the total nine organisations of bank employees, three are taking part in the general strike.
Transport Minister Antony Raju said that the government was planning to hike ticket fares which the private bus owners were aware of and therefore, there was no need for the strike.
The strike that came into force at midnight is likely to impact banking, transportation and other sectors.
Almost 600 lorries supplying petroleum products will be off the road as part of the agitation.
Volunteers found the general strike day most apt for the cleaning work as traffic was limited.
The All Kerala Houseboats Owners Associationscalled for a strike after failing to reach an agreement over pay revision with unions representing the houseboat employees.
BCB president Nazmul Hasan has said that they will take strict action if Shakib is unable to provide a satisfactory reply for joining local telecom giant Grameenphone as brand ambassador.
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