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FOR GRACE IN LEGAL EVOLUTION

HE recent decision of a nine-judge bench of the Supreme Court, in Property Owners Association vs State of Maharashtra, which interprets Article 39(b) of the Constitution, represents a noteworthy development in the complex and often contentious history of property rights in India.

'ILLEGAL ACUPUNCTURE CENTRES THRIVE IN KERALA DESPITE RISKS'

HEALTH activists have accused the health department of inaction against acupuncture centres that operate without qualified personnel, despite numerous complaints about treatments gone wrong.

Actor Meena Ganesh passes away

VETERAN actor Meena Ganesh, who was active in the Malayalam film industry for around four decades, passed away on Thursday morning. She was 81.

Special LSG dept team to probe dumping of medical waste in TN

PCB to initiate action against RCC, Leela Kovalam; Kerala informs TN that it'll remove waste

After 11-year standoff, NSS opens its door to Chennithala once again

SENIOR Congress leader and permanent invitee to the AICC, Ramesh Chennithala, whose political career looked to be heading south, has received an unexpected boost from the Nair Service Society (NSS).

P C Chacko adamant on withdrawing Saseendran from Pinarayi cabinet

THE state unit of the Sharad Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP-SP), a constituent of the LDF, is in a dilemma as Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has cold-shouldered its demand to elevate Kuttanad MLA Thomas K Thomas as minister.

Congress plans rejig of DCCs ahead of LSG elections

The central leadership is exploring ways to address the demand for finding a new KPCC president; the state leadership has decided to go ahead with the reorganization of District Congress Committees.

Urban Commission proposes 25% reservation for youth in local bodies

Calls for metropolitan planning committees in Kochi, Kozhikode and Thiruvananthapuram

LDF, Oppn lock horns at Calicut syndicate meeting

THE CALICUT University syndicate meeting held on Thursday ended with minimal discussion due to verbal duels and scuffles between the LDF and opposition members.

Wayanad admn orders demolition of 7 resorts

THE Wayanad sub-collector has ordered demolition of seven resorts built in violation of norms in the hills of Ambukuthi and Edakkal, as the district administration intensifies its crackdown on illegal buildings in the wake of the July 30 landslides.

Beypore int'l water fest to kick off on Dec 27

International fest has helped highlight Kerala on the map of adventure water sports competitions, says tourism minister

Erumeli's communal harmony gives Sabarimala pilgrims reason to cheer

EVERY year, when the Sabarimala pilgrimage season begins, 63-year-old A N Abdul Karim and his wife Shailaja dedicate themselves to a noble mission. They put aside all other obligations and relocate to the Koyikkakavu forest in Erumeli.

Alhind Air to take off by mid-'25; starts office at Kochi airport

Expects delivery of first of seven ATR 72-600 aircraft by March | Kerala connectivity key priority with plans to connect 40 Indian airports and expand to the Gulf

Foundation rebuilds life, hands over 14 houses to Wayanad victims

EVEN as the blame game between the state and centre over the post-landslide rehabilitation in Wayanad continues, a charity organisation has set an example by providing housing to fourteen affected families in Mundakkai and Chooralmala villages.

Clear biomedical waste dumped in TN in 3 days, NGT tells Kerala

THE National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Thursday directed the Kerala government and its pollution control board to remove the biomedical waste and mixed solid waste dumped illegally at multiple locations in Tamil Nadu's Tirunelveli district within three days, and file a compliance report on December 23.

Govt okays Ajith Kumar's promotion to DGP rank

IN a significant move, the cabinet on Wednesday accepted the recommendation of the high-level screening committee to bestow DGP rank to ADGP M R Ajith Kumar, who is currently heading the Armed Police Battalion, when a vacancy arises.

Tourists arrive in droves as temperature drops to 6°C in Munnar

THE CHILLY weather in Munnar as 2024 nears its end is attracting visitors to the hill station in large numbers.

WINE, VINES & A PERFECT GETAWAY

A long-awaited one-day vineyard getaway from Bengaluru is finally possible now; and it's as delightful as it is unexpected and affordable...

Boy who evolved as a match-winner

BACK then, few would have imagined a young boy from West Mambalam, Chennai, who enjoyed playing tennis ball cricket with his father Ravichandran, would one day go on to play for his state and then take 537 wickets for India in Tests.

Halep gets wildcard for Oz Open qualifier

SIMONA HALEP was handed a wildcard for Australian Open qualifying on Wednesday as the two-time Grand Slam champion attempts to ramp up her return to tennis following a doping ban.

PKL: Tamil Thalaivas rout Warriorz 60-29

MOEIN SHAFAGHI and Himanshu dished out superb performances as Tamil Thalaivas thrashed Bengal Warriorz 60-29 in their Pro Kabaddi League match here on Wednesday.

EVENTFUL CONTEST BEFORE RAIN FORCES A DRAW

IN the end, the result only seemed fitting. On a day that saw eight wickets fall in 24.1 overs in just over five hours and multiple rain and thunderstorm breaks, India and Australia shook hands to call it a draw at 3.25 PM (local time).

Navy's Kiran sails past stars to corner nat'l glory

UP against two established rivals, Navy's Kiran Ankush Jadhav held his own to come out on top in the men's 50m rifle 3 positions (3P) event of the ongoing national shooting championship at the MP State Academy Shooting range in Bhopal on Wednesday.

Vinicius, Bonmati FIFA Best players of the year

REAL Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior won the FIFA Best men's player of the year award at a ceremony in Doha on Tuesday, while Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati picked up the women's prize for the second time.

Sensex sheds 2k points in 3 sessions ahead of Fed decision

AFTER recovering over the past three weeks following two months of selling, domestic equity market is once again under pressure as investors adopt a cautious stance ahead of the crucial Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting outcome on Wednesday night.

GIC buys majority stake in AHH for $150 mn

BENGALURU-based Asia Healthcare Holdings (AHH) on Wednesday said that Singapore sovereign fund GIC will invest an additional $150 million in the healthcare delivery platform.

GIC buys majority stake in AHH for $150 mn

AHH sees growth in specialty healthcare enterprises

Govt appoints Rama Mohan Rao as SBI MD

THE government has appointed Rama Mohan Rao Amara as the fourth managing director of State Bank of India, the country's largest lender informed the exchanges on Wednesday.

Sebi tightens norms for SME IPOs

Tighter norms include higher profitability threshold, lower cap on OFS proceeds for listing

GST Council may lower tax rate on insurance premium

THE 55th GST Council meeting in Jaisalmer is likely to take a decision on tax rate on insurance premium, as per finance ministry sources.