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'UCC is to ensure rights, duties: Khan

CLAIMING that Uniform Civil Code (UCC) should not be an issue of contention, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on Monday said that law requires uniformity of rights and duties as it's purpose is not to bring unanimity in the rituals and practices of different religions.

Thanka Anki procession to reach Sabarimala temple tomorrow

SABARIMALA temple will be closed on December 26 after mandala pooja. As part of the mandala pooja ceremony, the procession carrying Thanka Anki will reach sannidhanam at 6pm on December 25 after leaving Aranmula Lord Parthasarathy temple on Sunday.

Periya twin murder case verdict on December 28

CPM leader K V Kunhiraman among 24 accused in 2019 incident

Hyderabad police summon Allu Arjun for questioning

THE Hyderabad city police on Monday issued a notice to actor Allu Arjun, directing him to appear at the Chikkadpally police station on Tuesday.

Police uncover details in parcel murder case

THE West Godavari district police on Monday identified the deceased in the sensational ‘body in a parcel box’ case and named a key suspect.

Stalin flays centre over 'reckless' amendment

CHIEF Minister M K Stalin on Monday alleged that democracy was facing its gravest threat under the BJP-led union government as it has made a reckless amendment to Section 93(2)(a) of the Conduct of Election Rules of 1961 to \"kill transparency\", and appealed to all political parties to counter the \"assault on free and fair\" elections.

UCC is to ensure rights, duties: Khan

IT was an all-women show without any pink bows. The 30th edition of the Devi Awards instituted by The New Indian Express group, and the sixth in Delhi on December 23, was marked by nothing girly, no tears, no speeches, but the showcasing of solid and sustained body of work by women in the arts, economics, public service, and governance.

CHRISTMAS CRIB VANDALISED AT GOVT SCHOOL IN PALAKKAD

A CHRISTMAS crib set up at Government Boys UP School at Thathamangalam in Palakkad was found vandalised by unidentified persons on Monday.

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CHRISTMAS CRIB VANDALISED AT GOVT SCHOOL IN PALAKKAD

'Sangh parivar not involved in disruption of Xmas fete'

CPM dist conferences witness shift of power

Govindan emerging as numero uno as Pinarayi eases away from responsibilities; party leaders call it 'smooth transition'

Modi: Teachings of Jesus celebrate love, harmony

THE teachings of Jesus Christ celebrate love, harmony and brotherhood, and it is important for all to work to make the spirit stronger, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said here on Monday.

Amid raging protests, CSI Church toughens demand to implement Bill

AMID growing public outcry over the proposed Kerala Forest (Amendment) Bill, 2024, the Church of South India (CSI) has decided to press ahead with the demand to implement the Bill.

Pinarayi promises not to act against farmers

CHIEF Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has made it clear that the apprehensions raised by the Kerala Congress (M) against certain provisions in the Kerala Forest Amendment Bill will be examined seriously, KC(M) chairman Jose K Mani told reporters on Monday, after leading a delegation to meet the CM.

'Vasantholsavam' to begin at Kanakakunnu Palace tomorrow

Vasantholsavam 2024, the annual flower show, will kick-start at Kanakakunnu Palace on Wednesday.

NH service road work: Residents suffer due to overflowing drain

Around 150 families living in fear of possible disease outbreak, besides bearing the stench

Leopard spreading fear at Inchapara trapped; third one caught from area

A FOUR-YEAR-OLD leopard, which has been spreading fear, was caught from Pakkandam near Inchappara of Kalanjoor panchayat in the Pathanamthitta district on Monday.

S'APP'ED & SULLIED

Applications should be more commercially viable. The main issue lies in ownership. The government does not possess the expertise that private companies, which solely focus on app development, cater to user needs -An IT expert

KU researchers develop dye-sensitised solar cell

RESEARCHERS at the University of Kerala have developed a dye-sensitised solar cell (DSSC) that has several advantages, including lower production costs, the ability to be manufactured on flexible substrates and efficient performance under low-light conditions.

Police look to boost anti-narcotic ops using drones; tender floated

THE Kerala Police are enhancing their anti-narcotic operations with the procurement of drones for surveillance, search, and tracking purposes.

Human interaction posing threat to lion-tailed macaques, finds study

Feeding of the animals by humans has increased, leading to potential health risks among species

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HC flays state over dumping of medical waste in TN, seeks report

COMING down heavily on the state government over the dumping of biomedical waste from Kerala in Tamil Nadu, the Kerala High Court on Monday directed the secretary of the local self-government department to file an affidavit with details of the agencies engaged in collection and disposal of waste from local authorities and other bulk waste generators, including hospitals.

Govt schools can now fail students of classes 5 and 8

In a major decision, the Centre has scrapped the 'no-detention policy' for classes 5 and 8 in schools governed by it, which means students will be failed if they do not clear the year-end examinations.

Pioneer of Parallel Cinema

DAYS after celebrating his 90th birthday, Shyam Benegal, a towering figure in Indian cinema and a pioneer of the Parallel Cinema movement, passed away in Mumbai on Monday evening.

Women lawyers can't appear with face veil: J&K HC

THE Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has held that women advocates cannot appear before the court with their face covered.

Words of Wisdom for Yashasvi

During a net session ahead of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne, Kohli, Rahul and coach Gambhir give pep talks to Mumbai batter, who has struggled to spend time in the middle

AMRUTHANJALI AYURVEDA HOSPITAL

Amruthanjali AYURVEDA HOSPITAL, which was established by Vaidya Kalanidhi K N Kesavapillai (former SMO) at Karimpinpuzha, Puthoor, in 1947, is a healthcare facility where tradition synchronises with advanced research.

Three-star Blasters down Mohammedan

KERALA Blasters FC players delighted the home crowd to record a dominant 3-0 win over Mohammedan SC in the Indian Super League at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Sunday.

Man Utd humiliated, Chelsea held

MANCHESTER UNITED crashed to a humiliating 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth in the Premier League on Sunday as Ruben Amorim lost for the fourth time in his nine games in charge of the troubled Old Trafford club while Chelsea were held to a goalless draw at Everton.

The making of fast bowler Boland: Cult hero of MCG

ON a hot Saturday afternoon at the AH Butler Oval, Frankston Peninsula Cricket Club was playing against Camberwell Magpies Cricket Club in the local game on the outskirts of Melbourne.