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Trade union politics back in J&K under civilian govt

Govt employees' union calls for protest on January 17 in the UT

Boost to India-Indonesia relation as Prez Subianto to be R-Day chief guest

Strengthening relations

Indo-US Tech Innovation Ties on Sullivan Agenda

To firm up frameworks in AI, quantum computing, semiconductors

Service to people is real worship of Mother India: RSS

THE BJP on Sunday came down on the Congress for accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of allowing Chinese occupation of Indian territory, pointing out that the party cannot get away with \"such lies\" as all of it occurred during Jawaharlal Nehru's tenure.

Ramayana at Pravasi Bharatiya Divas from Jan 8

THE Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention, the largest annual gathering of the Indian diaspora, will be held in Bhubaneswar from January 8 to 10.

Pleas seeking to vacate stay on filing suits under Places of Worship Act

Swami's plea

IAF combat capability faces resource shortage and delay in modernisation

AMID the fast-changing geo-strategic scenario, the combat capability of the Indian Air Force (IAF) is turning into a tale of woes; not only is there a shortage of fighter pilots, the training of these pilots, even when inducted, is plagued with shortage of resources.

Lanka Prez treads a geopolitical tightrope

China has invested heavily in Sri Lanka, and India has, too, and the competing interests need careful management. A single wrong move may prove costly for the new administration

Celebrating the Birth of Sikhism's Classical Hero

received a beautiful New Year message from a Sikh friend: \"End 2024 with shukrana (thanksgiving), start 2025 with ardas (petition for well-being).\" This naturally brought to mind that January 6 is the 358th birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh.

Pooram disruption: Depts made lapses, but no punitive action required, says ADGP report

EVEN as the Thrissur Pooram disruption has been creating ripples in state politics, Law and Order ADGP Manoj Abraham has reported to the state government that lapses had indeed occurred on the part of various government departments, including police, in the conduct of the annual festival.

Average daily footfall at Sabarimala touches 1L

WITH just ten days left for the Makaravilakku festival, the hill shrine in Sabarimala is witnessing a surge in pilgrims with an average daily footfall of 1 lakh devotees.

Elephant Mauls to Death Tribal Man in Nilambur

A 37-year-old man from the Cholanaikkan community was killed in a wild elephant attack in a forest region in Nilambur.

IUML and UDF are surrendering to Jamaat-e-Islami & SDPI: Pinarayi

IN A scathing attack on the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) and the UDF, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday asserted that the coalition has stooped to a level where its decisions are deeply influenced by external communal forces such as the Jamaat-e-Islami and the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI).

UDF expansion: Demand rises for BDJS and Welfare Party inclusion

Constituents worried about UDF's ability to make a smooth comeback in 2026 elections

Munambam: Around 30k form human chain along state highway

IN A show of strength and endurance along the Vypeen-Munambam state highway, around 30,000 people stood holding hands on Sunday to express solidarity with the Munambam-Kadappuram residents in their \"struggle for justice.\"

Plays & Tribal Dance Crowdpullers on Day 2

Kannur leads with 439 points with Thrissur and Kozhikode in second and third spots, respectively | Kuchipudi and thiruvathira kali main

Binoy Viswam raps vice prez

VICE President Jagdeep Dhankhar's attempts to establish that Santana Dharma is the base of Indian nationalism goes against the fundamental spirit of the Constitution, CPI state secretary Binoy Viswam has opined.

Champion dist, school to get TNIE cash awards

IN an initiative to promote young talent, The New Indian Express in association with Mariyas Herbal Hair Care Oil will give a cash prize of ₹1.5 lakh to the district which tops the points tally in the 63rd State School Arts Festival currently in progress in Thiruvananthapuram.

Min blasts Kochi corp, public for poor waste mgmt

LAMBASTING Kochi corporation's poor waste management and a lack of civic sense among the people, Local Self-Government Minister M B Rajesh said on Sunday that discarding waste in public is an uncultured habit.

Old & new narratives at folk dance competition

THE Folk Dance (Girls) competition in the high school category, held at the 'Periyar' stage in the Government Women's College Auditorium, attracted a lively crowd on the second day of the State School Arts Festival.

Road accident deaths decline for 2nd straight year; 366 less deaths in 2024

IN a significant boost to road safety efforts, the state has recorded a decline in road accident fatalities for the second consecutive year.

Chakyarkoothu exponents lament youth's disinterest

The number of contestants for the Chakyarkoothu competition for higher secondary students at the 63rd state school arts festival offered a grim reminder of the waning interest of the new generation towards the traditional art form.

Kollam city police crack down on drug traffickers

IN AN effort to dismantle the drug trafficking network in the district, 96 cases were registered across various stations in 2024 under the Kollam city police limits.

A V Russel re-elected CPM Kottayam dist secretary

This is the 2nd term for Russel; district committee sees 6 new faces

Teenager from Vaikom to attempt daring 9-km swim on Vembanad Lake

VAIKOM native Devajith S is set to achieve a remarkable feat - swimming 9 kilometres from Cherthala Koobel Kadavu in Alappuzha to Vaikom beach in Kottayam on January 18.

Two Sabarimala pilgrims killed in bus-car collision in Kollam

TWO Sabarimala pilgrims died, and three others were seriously injured when a car collided with a tourist bus at Chadayamangalam on Saturday night.

3 Killed as Coast Guard Helicopter Crashes

Three crew members of an advanced light helicopter (ALH-Dhruv) of the Indian Coast Guard were killed when the chopper crashed and caught fire at Gujarat's Porbandar airport on Sunday.

One-third of prisoners' earnings to go towards Victim Relief Fund

THE state government has ordered remitting one-third of prisoners' earnings from jail chores to the Victim Relief Fund.

Fresh Wound For India, Repercussions Likely

India fall in Bumrah's absence; focus back on Gambhir after yet another series loss

MLA Anvar Arrested Over Vandalism at Forest Office

NILAMBUR MLA P V Anvar was arrested on Sunday night in connection with the vandalism at the North Divisional Forest Office (DFO) in Nilambur during a protest earlier in the day.