Hartal observed in Kasargod against Endosulfan


Wednesday, May 9, 2012: Normal life was partially affected in northernmost Kasargod in Kerala following a hartal called by the Opposition Left Democratic Front to protest against move to revoke ban on pesticide endosulfan in the district.
Police said majority of shops and business establishments were closed and vehicles were off the roads in rural areas due to the hartal from 8 am to 1 pm.
However, vehicles on national highways were allowed to ply to enable movement of inter-state traffic, they said adding the stir was peaceful as no untoward incident was reported.

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