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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.

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.

Some retired HC judges drawing ‘pitiable’ pension of ₹10-15K per month: SC

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it was “pitiable” that some retired high court judges were getting pensions ranging between ₹10,000 and ₹15,000.

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 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.

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

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.

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.

Will challenge decision cancelling 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.

MVD & Road Safety Authority launch initiative 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.

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

Responding to the concerns raised by the Church and farmers regarding the Forest Amendment Bill, Saseendran issued a clarification, assuring that it will not rob farmers of their rights.

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

Kadamkode fest to be held on Dec 31

As part of the New Year celebrations, the Kadamkode DYFI Unit and Chinthayuva Shakthi will conjointly organise the 'Kadamkode Fest'.

Rift widens between CPM, CPI in Madayi

THE RIFT within the LDF has widened in Madayi, with the CPI openly criticising the CPM for its authoritarian approach.

Kozhikode dist gets two major tourism projects

MINISTER P A Mohamed Riyas will inaugurate ‘Oceanus Chaliyam’, a model beach tourism centre at Feroke on the evening of December 19.

Question paper leak: Crime branch records statement of Kozhikode DDE

THE CRIME branch team headed by Kozhikode SP K K Moideenkutty has recorded the statement of the district deputy director of education (DDE) on Wednesday in the Class 10 and Plus-I Christmas examination question paper leak.

PRECIOUS YOUNG LIVES LOST ON ROADS

Experts call for road safety lessons in school curriculum, measures like probation period for new licence holders

Nation will attain independence when minorities feel safe: Min

Kerala is safe for minorities compared to other parts of the country, says Abdurahiman

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.

School camp today to set the stage for record-setting clay-tile mural

IN A collaborative effort, Adoor Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS), in Delampady panchayat, Kasaragod, and the artist collective, Trespassers, will host a camp at the school on Thursday, where hexagonal clay tiles crafted by students will undergo the firing process in a kiln to achieve their final, hardened form.

Modi raps Cong over demand for Shah's axe

Attacks Kharge claim on Ambedkar's insult

13 KILLED AS NAVY BOAT RAMS FERRY

THIRTEEN people were killed after a speed boat of the Indian Navy crashed into a passenger ferry boat near the Gateway of India in Mumbai on Wednesday.

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.

Chelsea's Mudryk fails drugs test: Club

CHELSEA forward Mykhailo Mudryk has failed a doping test, the Premier League club said on Tuesday, as reports stated the Ukraine international has been provisionally suspended.

Russian Parliament approves bill that can lift Taliban terror tag

RUSSIA's parliament on Tuesday approved a bill that could pave the way for Moscow to lift its designation of the Taliban as a banned \"terrorist\" organisation.

Trump says believer in polio vax after warning from Rep senate leader

IN a freewheeling press conference at his Mar-a-Lago club, President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday he would consider pardoning embattled New York Mayor Eric Adams, declared the country was \"not going to lose\" the polio vaccine and weighed in on the flurry of drone sightings over New Jersey.

UDF leadership decides to formulate plans to resolve people's issues

CONTRARY to current tactics of highlighting the ruling front's failures on different issues, the UDF will adopt a different line now: Convincing the voters how it proposes to resolve their issues if voted to power.

Soon, over dozen women to steer Kochi Metro's e-feeder autos

NOT many women had turned up to steer Kochi Metro's feeder autos christened 'Commuto' when the electric vehicles were introduced last year, but the scenario is set for a major change.