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Work for people, Shah tells cops in Northeast

Says police need to change approach as insurgency has been tackled

Alternative route to Leh-Ladakh: MoD seeks transport ministry nod for tunnel

THE Union Ministry of Defence has recommended that the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) approve the construction of the Bhubhu Jot tunnel.

2 injured in parcel bomb explosion in Ahmedabad, family feud suspected

TWO people were injured when a parcel bomb exploded at a residence in the Sabarmati area of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Police said on Saturday.

AGITATOR TO VICTIM & A BRUSH WITH GANDHI

MID the melee and uproar at Makar Dwar of Parliament, the image of Pratap Chandra Sarangi, frail and bloodied, with a handkerchief pressed against his forehead, evoked a strange sense of irony. It felt as though the wheels of time had come to a full circle for the BJP MP from Balasore.

Govt to check commercial viability of D2M tech

AFTER the \"reasonably successful\" preliminary trials of direct-to-mobile (D2M) technology - telecast of live TV channels on smartphones without an internet connection - Prasar Bharati has sent a detailed proposal with findings to the government to seek approval for initiating large-scale testing to check its commercial feasibility.

Indian skills will help build 'New Kuwait': PM

Modi addresses diaspora, meets 101-year-old former IFS officer Mangal Sain Handa after granddaughter's request

Cong launches campaign to uphold Ambedkar's legacy, lines up rallies

TAKING the Ambedkar row from Parliament to streets, the Congress launched a nationwide campaign on Saturday.

No grounds to reject Oppn's no-trust notice against V-P

THERE is no constitutional ground to reject the impeachment notice submitted by the Opposition seeking the removal of Vice-President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, said constitutional expert and former Lok Sabha secretary general PDT Achary.

Net forest cover rises, but decreases in biodiverse regions like Western Ghats

INDIA's net forest coverage increased by 1,445 square kilometers during 2021-23, but it lost the natural forest density in biodiverse-rich Western Ghats, Northeast, open natural ecosystems and mangrove forests, according to the biennial data released by the Central government on Saturday.

PROTECT SOIL AFTER A YEAR OF LANDSLIDES

YEAR 2024 saw huge landslides in several places across India, causing death, injury and devastation to people and animals.

THE RISE & RISE OF AMBEDKAR AS AN ICON

HE fracas over an insult to Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar leading to fisticuffs between the members of the ruling coalition and the opposition within the parliament complex underlined two distinctive trends.

GST Council decides to include destination state in online purchase bills

THE 55th GST Council meeting, held in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan decided to include the destination state in online purchase bills, addressing a long-standing demand from the Kerala government.

Cop jumps from balcony, lands on iron grill, dies

A 30-YEAR-OLD police constable, Selvakumar, died after jumping from the second floor of his brother's apartment onto an iron grill in KK Nagar on Friday.

Container lorry topples on SUV in K'taka, family of six crushed to death

A 48-year-old director and CEO of a software company, along with five members of his family, including three children, were crushed to death after a container lorry carrying 40 tonnes of cement poles fell on their SUV in a serial accident on the busy Bengaluru Tumakuru National Highway-4 near Talekere under Nelamangala police station limits at 11 am on Saturday.

PF fraud: Arrest warrant issued against former India cricketer Robin Uthappa

AN arrest warrant was issued against former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa for alleged fraud in connection with the provident fund (PF) contributions of employees at a clothing company run by him.

Lack of facilities, 'public resistance' land state in grip of med-waste crisis

Only 70 tonnes treated daily; govt in dark about number of waste generators, say sources

13 anganwadi children fall ill; poor quality of drinking water suspected cause

ERNAKULAM has reported another incident of food poisoning with as many as 13 children from an anganwadi in the Ponnurunni East division of Kochi corporation falling ill on Saturday.

Cop injured after Orthodox and Jacobite factions clash

A POLICEMAN was injured following a clash between Orthodox and Jacobite Church factions at Mulanthuruthy on Friday night.

Faecal contamination found in drinking water in Taliparamba

Health dept is planning to extend jaundice source inspections to entire district

Fisher dies as boat capsizes in estuary

A FISHERMAN lost his life after the fibre boat in which they were travelling capsized at Azhithala estuary in Vadakara Sand Banks on Saturday early morning.

Two youths die as their bike collides with lorry at Puthupariyaram

TWO youths lost their lives as the motorbike they were riding collided with a lorry at the Puthupariyaram Estate Junction in Palakkad on Saturday morning.

Preparation under way for Buon Natale 2024; five houses to be handed over

PREPARATIONS are under way for Buon Natale 2024, the Christmas celebration of Thrissur, which will see approximately 15,000 participants dressed as Santa Claus, dancing to the tune of Jingle Bells. The event is scheduled to take place at 4.15 pm on December 27.

Markets buzz as Xmas-New Year festivities grip Palakkad district

Most of the decorative products upgraded in style and quality compared to previous years

KARUTHALUM KAITHAANGUM ADALATS BEGIN IN PALAKKAD

The state government's Karuthalum Kaithaangum (care and support) initiative, a taluk-level grievance redressal adalat, commenced in Palakkad district on Saturday.

Kozhikode navy officer among two recognised for outstanding voyage

LIEUTENANT Commanders Dilna K and Roopa Alagirisamy, currently on a mission to sail around the globe, have bagged the prestigious Admiral Ram-das Trophy 2024 for the outstanding voyage of the year.

JUMBO CALENDARS ARE HERE FOR A RARE CAUSE

Initiative aimed at supporting mahouts who picked up injuries while caring for elephants

State govt seeks special packages at Centre's pre-budget consultation

A special package of ₹24,000 crore and ₹2,000 assistance for Wayanad rehabilitation were among the demands made by the state at the pre-budget consultation held by the Union government.

Ho, Ho, Ho! This X'mas, spread joy with personalised Santa greetings

SIX tech-savvy youths from the state have come together to develop an Artificial Intelligence-based web application designed to send personalised Christmas greetings and messages in Santa Claus' voice.

Implement Forest Bill sans dilution, CSI tells state govt

AT a time when the Syro-Malabar Church has launched a protest against the Kerala Forest Amendment Bill, 2024, the Church of South India (CSI) has come out in support of the bill.

MVD: PVT VEHICLES MAY BE LENT TO FRIENDS & KIN IN EXIGENCIES

PUTTING an end to misinterpretations and concerns over the use of private and rental vehicles, the transport commissioner has said that private vehicles may be used by the owners' family members or friends without being deemed a violation.