Kannur, Aug. 15 -- Keralam Leader of Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday hoisted the national flag in front of the MLA office at the Pinarayi Convention Centre in Kannur as part of the 80th Independence Day celebrations.

Meanwhile, in the state, as part of Independence Day celebrations, Chief Minister VD Satheesan inaugurated the two-day women's programme 'ReSurge - Safe Women, Safe Kerala' on Friday.

Organised by the Keralam Women and Child Development Department as part of the Independence Day celebrations, the event was held from 9:30 PM on August 14 to 1 AM on August 15.

The theme of 'Resurge' is renewal and a new beginning, symbolising women breaking through the boundaries of fear, reclaiming public spaces and moving forward w...