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Believe it or not! Gujarat tantric goes to govt hospital ICU to cure patients

AN occultist gained access to the ICU of a government hospital in Gujarat, one of Asia's most renowned hospitals, and performed rituals to \"cure\" a patient, triggering outrage among the public.

Oppn turns heat on govt over Shah remarks, seeks apology

AS the political row over Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on BR Ambedkar escalated on Wednesday, the Opposition parties demanded the minister's resignation.

No allocation of portfolios amid Maha knot over home

Fadnavis launches dept site indicating he wants to keep the ministry

Robust framework in place to counter drug trafficking: Govt

THE Centre on Wednesday informed the Rajya Sabha that it has been taking measures jointly with state governments to strengthen the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and other enforcement agencies to ensure effective implementation of the anti-drug law to curb trafficking of the banned substances across India's borders with other countries.

Priyanka in 31-member JPC on 'One Poll'

The government on Wednesday set up a 31-member parliamentary panel that will scrutinise the two bills proposing simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly polls.

NIA conducts raids in 17 places across 4 states in Muzaffarpur arms haul case

THE anti-terror federal probe agency NIA on Wednesday conducted raids at 17 locations, including 12 in Bihar, in connection with its investigation into a case linked to the recovery of AK-47 assault rifle and ammunition in Muzaffarpur in May this year, officials said.

THE NEED FOR A JUDICIAL CODE OF CONDUCT

The latest case of a judge crossing lines of propriety is part of an alarming trend. With its 1997 code on judicial values breached, the Supreme Court needs to frame new rules

THE PETROV DILEMMA & AI

N 1983, the Soviet Union's Oko early-warning system issued a critical alert, signaling an imminent nuclear strike from the US.

Will challenge arbitrary decision to cancel bus permits

PRIVATE bus operators have decided to challenge Transport Minister K B Ganesh Kumar's decision to cancel permits of buses involved in serious accidents.

Monkey fever in Karwar; health dept to conduct extensive testing

UTTARA Kannada deputy commissioner (DC) K Lakshmi Priya has directed the Health Department officials to conduct extensive sample testing in areas where cases of monkey fever have been reported and take necessary measures to prevent its spread.

Kendra Sahitya Akademi award for K Jayakumar

NOTED poet, author and former chief secretary K Jayakumar has been chosen for the Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award.

Vizhinjam Seaport gets new location code - IN TRV 01

THE Vizhinjam International Seaport has been assigned a new location code: IN TRV 01, which is easily identifiable with the capital city of Thiruvananthapuram.

Funeral of four, including newly wed couple, to be held today

THE funeral of four members of a family who were killed in a road accident near Koodal in the district will be held on Thursday.

MVD, Road Safety Authority launch project for safe Sabarimala pilgrimage

DAYS AFTER four members of a family were killed after their car collided with a bus carrying Sabarimala pilgrims, the motor vehicle department and the Kerala Road Safety Authority have launched a joint initiative to enhance road safety during this pilgrimage season.

League has its way again, lands seat on SCTIMST institute body

Forces Congress to intervene and reach an agreement with the BJP to keep Tharoor's place

Aravindam Short Film Fest in Kottayam

KOTTAYAM-BASED Thamp Film Society will organise the Aravindam National Short Film Festival in the district from March 14 to 16.

Meeting reviews voter list progress ahead of publication

Party representatives raise various issues

Prof T V Paul's lecture today

T V PAUL, a Professor at McGill University, Canada, and Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, will deliver a lecture titled 'The Unfinished Quest: India's Search for Major Power Status from Nehru to Modi' at MG University at 11am on Thursday.

Food safety dept fines ₹1.85L for sale of low-quality salt

Dept books Sahayamatha Salterns of Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu

Modi govt handing over country's wealth to Adani: Sudhakaran

Congress state president K Sudhakaran has accused the Union government of handing over the country's wealth to industrialist Adani.

DYFI leader M Lenin leaves CPM, joins BJP

WHILE CPM district conferences are under way, DYFI-SFI leader M Lenin resigned from the CPM and joined BJP on Wednesday.

Govt open to suggestions on Kerala Forest Amendment Bill: Saseendran

EVEN as there is growing opposition towards the Kerala Forest Amendment Bill, the state government has not received even a single complaint or amendment to the draft legislation. The government is open to looking into any complaint or discussion with any organisation regarding the legislation, said Forest Minister A K Saseendran.

Protests escalate over denial of 'point-of-call' for Kannur airport

CPM, Cong accuse BJP of political discrimination in denying status even 6 yrs after opening

Woman held for visa fraud in Tiruvalla

A 40-YEAR-OLD woman has been arrested by the Tiruvalla police for cheating people by offering them non-existent student visas in the US.

First group of pilgrims treks through Mukkuzhi forest to reach Sannidhanam

THE first group of Sabarimala pilgrims, who were granted special permission by the forest department to trek to the hill shrine through the forest route via Mukkuzhi, reached Sannidhanam on Wednesday.

Police rescue doctor from digital arrest fraud in Changanassery

AS digital arrest cyber scam incidents are on the rise in the state, a doctor hailing from Changanassery was saved from losing a significant amount, thanks to the timely intervention of bank authorities and the police.

Baby born with deformities: MCH reimburses parents

THE ALAPPUZHA Government Medical College Hospital (MCH), on Wednesday, reimbursed the money charged for medical examination from the parents of the child born with deformities.

PRECIOUS YOUNG LIVES LOST ON ROADS

SERIES of fatal road accidents have shook the state in recent days. Even more distressing is the loss of young lives in the mishaps.

Remote tribal areas in Idukki dist to enjoy BSNL 4G coverage by Dec-end

Commissioning of towers in a few settlements-Edamalakkudy and Kurathikkudy-pending

Massive Sthreevesham mural at IIM Kozhikode grabs eyes

A STUNNING painting on a water tank at the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) has become the latest landmark, drawing admiration for its size, aesthetic appeal, and profound symbolism.