Kerala: Petrol pumps go on indefinite strike

More than 2000 petrol pumps across Kerala have gone on an indefinite strike. This is to press for a renewal of their licenses, states a report in Malayala Manorama. The strike has been called by the All Kerala Federation of Petroleum Traders in the state. 

In addition, traders have also shut shop from dawn to dusk on Tuesday. This was to protest the alleged harassment of traders by officials that caused one of the traders in Ambalapuzha to reportedly commit suicide. The Kerala Merchants Chamber of Commerce and The Kerala Distributors Association are also part of the strike.

Shops will be shut till 6 pm only on Tuesday. 

The Hotels and Restaurant Association has stated that hotels and restaurants in Alappuzha will be shut and they will all fly a black flag in front of the hotels in other districts, adds the report. 

The Bakers' Association said that all bakeries in the state would be shut till 4 pm on Tuesday.