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Mobility of skilled professionals key to India-US ties

IN the wake of growing debate in the US over immigration centering around the special category visa, H-1B, for skilled workers, India stressed on the role these professionals play in fostering the economic and technological partnership between the two countries.

Medical seats cannot remain vacant': SC directs govt to fix it

THE Supreme Court on Friday said that seats in medical courses cannot remain vacant and asked the Centre to hold a meeting with all the stakeholders, including the states, and consider the recommendations of a committee appointed over the issue.

India, Maldives firm up trade on local currencies

INDIA and Maldives have finalised a framework to promote the use of local currencies for cross border trade as External Affairs minister S Jaishankar held discussions with his counterpart from the island nation Abdulla Khaleel to improve bilateral relationships.

Fate of Nimisha Priya hangs in balance

Uncertainty over Kerala nurse as efforts to contact family of Yemeni national to offer blood money yet to succeed

Andaman, Lakshadweep development a priority

'One Island, One Resort' policy to boost tourism

Govt transparency move on production, import of GM crops triggers row

THE government has issued a draft notification to bring greater transparency to the decision-making process regarding production and import of genetically modified (GM) crops.

New NCC units raised in Kupwara and Kargil; 20 lakh cadet strength

FOUR new National Cadet Corps (NCC) units have been raised in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, Lt Gen Gurbirpal Singh said on Friday.

Gazans' Trauma Will Endure, But Violence Must Stop Now

This is no longer a conflict. For over 14 months, the people of Gaza have endured unimaginable suffering, ensnared in what can only be described as a death trap.

MANIPUR'S REDEMPTION SONG FOR 2025

A good way to begin reconciliation in the strife-torn state would be to let the displaced return home to reclaim their properties and bring up their children in peace

Dubai-bound Flight Makes Emergency Landing at Karipur

A Dubai-bound Air India Express flight (IX345) had to make an emergency landing at the Calicut airport (Karipur) shortly after takeoff on Friday due to a technical snag.

'Uppayi Mapla' creator George Kumbanad dies

RENOWNED cartoonist M V George, who was best known for his character 'Uppayi Mapla', passed away at a private hospital in Kumbanad.

Chennithala treads cautiously as race for Cong leadership heats up

Having been sidelined from state politics, every political development has come as a blessing for him

32L visitors in 41 days: Sabarimala temple's revenue soars to ₹297 cr

DURING the 41 days of Mandala Mahotsavam, the first phase of the annual pilgrimage season in Sabarimala, over 32 lakh devotees had darshan at the hill shrine in Pathanamthitta.

Not fully satisfied with verdict, say families of Kripesh, Sarath

PARENTS and close relatives of murdered Youth Congress workers Kripesh and Sarath Lal P K said the CBI court verdict was not fully satisfactory.

Cong seeks accountability for misuse of public funds

THE PERIYA double murder case verdict has ignited strong reactions from Congress leaders, who view it as a decisive blow to the CPM.

Sree Narayana Guru endorsed Sanatana Dharma, says Sreedharan Pillai

INDIRECTLY criticising the Vaikom Satyagraha centenary celebrations jointly organised by the Kerala and Tamil Nadu governments, Goa Governor P S Sreedharan Pillai on Friday said the contributions of Sree Narayana Guru were ignored while the organisers credited a leader from the neighbouring state for the fight against caste discrimination.

Political leaders reach CBI court to meet convicts, victims' kin

A host of political leaders from the CPM and Congress made their way to the CBI Court in Kochi on Friday when it pronounced the sentence in the Periya twin murder case.

Independent Regulating Authority Needed for Alternative Medicine

BACK to Balance, an acupuncture centre based in Kalamassery, has disputed the Kerala State Medical Councils' authority to oversee acupuncture centres in Kerala.

Youngsters smoke sometimes: Min Saji defends MLA's son

A DAY after he triggered controversy by supporting the Kayamkulam MLA U Prathibha's son who was booked for allegedly using ganja, Fisheries Minister Saji Cherian said he did not send a wrong message.

Mridanga Vision MD granted interim bail

The Ernakulam District Judicial First Class Magistrate Court on Friday granted interim bail to Nigosh Kumar, the managing director of Mridanga Vision, the organiser of the mega dance event in which MLA Uma Thomas sustained critical injuries after falling off a temporary dais at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kaloor.

Autorickshaw driver attacks lawyer couple at district court complex

THE Ernakulam Central police have registered a case and launched a search for an autorickshaw driver who allegedly attacked and injured a lawyer couple at the district court complex on Friday.

Stray Dog Menace Puts Kalamassery Residents on Edge

RESIDENTS of Changampuzha Nagar in Kalamassery are on edge.

Scarcity of red soil stalls work on Edappally-Moothakunnam NH

Crisis caused by HC's interim stay on quarrying over claims that agency did not get clearance

DC Books' ex-publications head seeks anticipatory bail

A V Sreekumar, former head of publications of DC Books, Kottayam, on Friday approached the Kerala High Court seeking anticipatory bail in a case registered in connection with the alleged leaking to the media of excerpts from the purported autobiography of CPM leader E P Jayarajan.

HC proposes tribunal to address allegations of bias at kalolsavams

HC proposes tribunal to address allegations of bias at kalolsavams

RISE IN PILGRIMS FLYING IN TO SABARIMALA

More Ayyappa devotees are opting to fly in this Sabarimala season, in a visible change in trend, with a good number of devotees travelling from Malaysia to Kochi.

Tech to Assess Muscle Composition Wins Patent for Kerala Researchers

A unique process to assess muscle composition, that could help athletes choose the most appropriate sporting discipline, has won researchers of NSS Engineering College, Palakkad, a patent from the Government of India.

Govt Awaits Family's Word on Memorial Site

Two adjoining sites measuring about 2,000 sq ft each within the Rashtriya Smriti Sthal in the Capital await approval from former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's family to house his memorial. They are yet to pick one.

Govt Notifies Draft Rules for Digital Privacy

Children under 18 years will require parental consent to create social media accounts

Bramayugam director Rahul Sadasivan confirms next

EARLIER, there were speculations that Bramayugam director Rahul Sadasivan would be doing a horror film with Pranav Mohanlal next.