'Malabar hartal' hits normal life in north Kerala

Kannur: The Indian Union Muslim League sponsored 'Malabar Hartal' to prtoest the Centre's alleged neglect of Kozhikode international airport began on Saturday, hitting normal life in northern Kannur and Kasaragod districts.
The hartal affected vehicular movement, with all modes of public transport keeping off the roads. A majority of traders downed their shutters in the two districts.
The day-long hartal partially hit the functioning of government offices and banks with the employees finding it difficult to report for work, as buses including the state run KSRTC vehicles kept off the roads.
27/10/07 PTI/The Hindu

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