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Pranab Mukherjee's memorial to come up at Rashtriya Smriti Sthal

OVER four years after the death of former president Pranab Mukherjee, the Centre has approved a \"Samadhi\" (memorial) for him at Rashtriya Smriti Sthal, a complex earmarked for the last rites and building commemorative sites of presidents, vice presidents and prime ministers in Delhi.

Shah Launches 'Bharatpol' for Int'l Police Assistance, Urges Agencies to Use Tech

LAUNCHING an online platform 'Bharatpol', developed by the CBI for law enforcement agencies to seek real-time Interpol assistance, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that it was time for crime investigators to use modern technology and techniques to nab fugitives.

Gadkari Unveils Cashless Treatment Scheme for Road Accident Victims

AFTER a successful pilot in a couple of states, the Centre will introduce a scheme to facilitate cashless treatment for road accident victims ₹1.5 lakh each, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari announced on Tuesday.

Move ahead with times: Cong will shift to new HQ 'Indira Bhawan' on Jan 15

THE much-awaited new headquarters of the Congress, 'Indira Bhawan', will be inaugurated on January 15, said the party on Tuesday.

India Gridlocked: Be a Solution, Not the Problem

Our cities are becoming traffic nightmares. Public transport only helps so much, as commuters love to move on their own. We need to change ourselves first

Don't Drop Humanities When We Need Them Most

The relevance of the humanities in today's market-driven, consumerist world often feels like a topic for niche conversations at academic conferences and boardroom meetings—hardly a pressing concern in the everyday rush of life.

Record as Sabarimala footfall crosses 40 lakh

OVER 40 lakh pilgrims have visited Sabarimala since the beginning of the annual pilgrimage season, setting a new record for the hill shrine.

6 Naxals to surrender today

IN THE hope that their demands will be met, six Left Wing Extremists (LWEs) of the CPI (Maoist) are to surrender before the Chikkamagaluru deputy commissioner on Wednesday.

Generational shift? Joseph's son promoted as KC coordinator

The Kerala Congress-led by P J Joseph has appointed Joseph's son Apu John Joseph as the party coordinator.

T'Puram Deserves to Be World Book Capital: CM

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM deserves to be recognised as the World Book Capital by UNESCO, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said.

Telangana HC Green Flags Probe Into E-Prix Case

NOTING that the allegations indicate potential wrongdoing and misappropriation of HMDA funds and are sufficient to warrant further investigation, Justice K Lakshman of the Telangana High Court on Tuesday dismissed a criminal petition filed by former minister K T Rama Rao requesting quashing of the FIR registered in the Formula-E race case.

Rijith murder: 9 BJP-RSS activists sentenced to life

The DYFI leader from Kannapuram was hacked to death in 2005

Despite fee hike, parents shell out ₹50L for appeals

ITH just a day remaining until the conclusion of the 63rd State School Arts Festival, organisers have already collected over ₹50 lakh in appeals fees.

Allured by freedom to improvise, Jinesh learns and teaches on the go

JUST out of school in 2002. A trainer in 2004, matching steps with the stalwarts of the time who were coaching students for the Kalolsavam in ottanthullal.

Monoact: Girls turn spotlight on contemporary issues

BE it the selection of themes, characters, or the quality of rendition, girls competing in high school monoact impressed the audience at the Nirmala Bhavan HSS here with their touching performances on the penultimate day of the State School Arts Festival.

Trolley bag remarks: CPM censures Krishnadas

Party to fight CBI action

Anvar eyes IUML ladder to UDF; decision after discussion within coalition, says Sadiq Ali Thangal

TRIGGERING speculation about his UDF entry, Nilambur MLA P V Anvar on Tuesday called on key front leaders -- IUML stalwarts Panakkad Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal and P K Kunhalikutty, even as some Congress leaders raised concerns over his 'homecoming'.

Mere apology from Manipur CM not enough

Calling for peace in riot-hit Manipur, Theodosius Mar Thoma Metropolitan, the head of the Mar Thoma Church, on Tuesday said that a mere apology from the chief minister is not enough but strict action and permanent solution are needed to bring an end to the issue.

Tearful adieu to Sangeeth and Bindhu

THE cremation of Sangeeth Soman and Bindhu Narayan, two of the four Mavelikkara natives who died after the KSRTC tour bus they were in fell into a gorge on Monday, was held on Tuesday.

Corp partners with BPCL Kochi for compressed biogas plant

The plant will have an initial capacity to process 50 tonnes of organic waste per day

Heat effect: Last summer still haunts small-scale cardamom planters

DESPITE the soaring price of cardamom in the market, small-scale growers in Idukki are unable to reap benefits.

Surprise checks: Police inspect over 500 school vehicles for safety, drivers booked

IN response to the rising number of accidents involving school vehicles, Kollam City police conducted a crackdown on Monday to ensure children's safety.

Offstage Ulsavam

TNIE presents snapshots that capture the vibrance on the sidelines of State School Kalolsavam

Congress Set for Big-Ticket Shake-up

STUNG by the electoral setbacks in the assembly elections, the Congress is set for a major organisational shake-up in the coming months.

Three dead, six trapped as Navy joins rescue ops

AT LEAST three of the nine miners trapped inside a coal mine near Umrangso in Assam's Dima Hasao district were reported dead even as deep divers from the Indian Navy joined forces with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and the Army to rescue the miners.

Delhi goes to polls on February 5

THE Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday announced a single-phase polling for Delhi Assembly on February 5. The votes will be counted on February 8.

HMPV is mild and non-fatal

NO CAUSE FOR PANIC

India Needs Stem Cell Donor Registry

Pulse of the Matter

Raising the bar pays off for hockey coach Sangwan

A SNUB can either break one down or spur the individual on to scale new heights. Unfortunately, a majority of people end up heartbroken. But a better future awaits those who manage to swallow the bitter pill. Haryana hockey coach Sandeep Sangwan falls under the second category.

Focus on TOPS list as new-look MOC set for 1st significant meet today

NEW Year, new dawn, so it seems for the sports ministry's Mission Olympic Cell that is expected to meet on Tuesday.