Hartal partially affects life in state

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The dawn-to dusk hartal called separately by LDF and BJP in Kerala to protest the increase in petrol price partially affected normal life across the state on Thursday.


Early reports from different districts said shops remained closed in cities and towns and private buses were largely off the roads.


Private vehicles are plying and two-wheelers are seen on the roads. Educational institutions remain closed.


Some untoward incidents have been reported from some parts of the state. Stones were pelted at some KSRTC buses in Kollam and in the capital city and after that they have suspended services.


The pro-Left transport sector unions have pledged support to the shut-down call.


Emergency services, healthcare, milk supply and media have been exempted from the hartal.