Kerala paralyzed: Trade union strike halts transport, impacts daily life

• Nationwide trade union strike against Centre's Labour Codes brings Kerala to a standstill.
• Transport services severely affected as KSRTC, private buses, and auto-rickshaws remain off roads.
• State government declares 'dies-non' for employees, withholding pay for unauthorized absence.
• Shops and businesses likely to remain closed; travelers, including Sabarimala pilgrims, face difficulties.
• Kochi Metro and online taxi services operational, police deployed to prevent untoward incidents.