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'Attack on federalism': Oppn slams cabinet move on One Nation One Poll

AS the Union Cabinet approved two bills to implement 'One Nation, One Election' as recommended by a high-level committee headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind, several Opposition leaders including Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee slammed the proposed legislation, terming it an attack on \"democracy and federalism\".

Nadda accuses Cong of trying to create 'anarchy'

BJP president JP Nadda on Thursday accused the Congress of trying to create \"anarchy\" as he condemned the charges levelled against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar by opposition leaders.

BALANCE FLEXIBILITY & RIGOUR IN NEW DEGREE PROGRAMMES

HE University Grants Commission (UGC) is set to roll out the accelerated degree programme (ADP) and extended degree programme (EDP), two ambitious initiatives aimed at providing flexibility to college students.

NEHRU: THE MAN WHO REFUSED TO BE CAESAR

Our first PM shunned unchecked power. Instead, with his respect for parliament, judiciary and his political opponents, he instilled a deep regard for democracy in the newly independent nation

Orange alert in 3 dists today

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall on Friday and issued an orange alert in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, and Pathanamthitta districts.

Three of a family from Tiruvalla killed in car-van collision near Coimbatore

Three members of a family from Tiruvalla, including a two-month-old baby, were killed as the car in which they were travelling collided head-on with a van on the L&T Bypass in Madukkarai, Coimbatore, on Thursday.

Heavy rain pounds TN, more likely next week

THE northeast monsoon has come in heavy this year, already delivering bountiful rains.

No pilgrim should be given privilege at Sabarimala: HC on actor's visit

'Neither ruling party nor Oppn can be allowed to hold public meetings in violation of court order'

Actor abduction case: Court issues notice to former DGP Sreelekha

ERNAKULAM District Principal Sessions Court on Thursday issued a notice to former Director General of Police R Sreelekha after the survivor in the 2017 actor abduction case filed a contempt of court petition against her.

Pinarayi, Stalin unite to inaugurate rebuilt Vaikom Periyar memorial

Efforts by Kerala and TN to establish an egalitarian society will continue, say both leaders

Panayampadam stretch accident-prone: MVD

IIT-recommended safety measures only partially implemented • Long-term measures approved by District Road Safety Council to be executed soon

ADM death: Presence of bloodstains raises suspicion, says wife

EMPHASISING the need for a CBI probe into the death of Naveen Babu, former ADM of Kannur, his wife Manjusha on Thursday submitted before the Kerala High Court that there is a possibility of homicide.

Closest of friends in life - and in death

THEY were closest of friends so much so that even death couldn't separate them. Irfana Sherin P A, Ridha Fathima, Nidha Fathima K M and Aysha A S, all students of Class VIII at Karimba Government HSS, were snatched away by fate's cruel hands when a truck transporting cement careened out of control, toppled, and fell over them.

ADM death: Presence of bloodstains raises suspicion, says wife

EMPHASISING the need for a CBI probe into the death of Naveen Babu, former ADM of Kannur, his wife Manjusha on Thursday submitted before the Kerala High Court that there is a possibility of homicide.

Closest of friends in life — and in death

THEY were closest of friends—so much so that even death couldn't separate them. Irfana Sherin P A, Ridha Fathima, Nidha Fathima K M and Aysha A S, all students of Class VIII at Karimba Government HSS, were snatched away by fate's cruel hands when a truck transporting cement careened out of control, toppled, and fell over them.

Samastha feud continues

THE INTERNAL feud in Samastha Kerala Jem-Iyyathul is simmering with both factions coming up with their explanation on what actually transpired at the mushawara meeting in Kozhikode on Wednesday.

No plan to revive party membership or attend area committee meet: S Rajendran

FORMER DEVIKULAM MLA S Rajendran, who had distanced himself from the CPM after the last assembly election, said that he has no plans to revive his party membership or attend the area committee meeting to be held in Munnar.

Chandy Oommen's aide removed from KPCC media WhatsApp group

RESENTMENT is brewing among a section of leaders after a KPCC member close to Chandy Oommen was removed from the WhatsApp group of the Congress' media cell.

'Niqab ban' at PSMO College sparks row

A SECTION of Muslim groups have lambasted the principal of the Pocker Sahib Memorial Orphanage College in Tirurangadi for allegedly imposing a ban on the 'niqab', a garment worn by Muslim women to cover their face, and threatened protests against the management if the curb was not lifted.

Three held for robbery at expat's house

THE Malappuram police arrested three persons on Thursday in connection with the robbery of 350 sovereigns of gold from the residence of an expatriate in Ponnani earlier this year.

Protests over threats to mangrove ecosystem at Sarovaram Biopark

SAROVARAM Biopark and its surrounding mangrove wetland ecosystem are at the centre of a heated protest as residents are rallying against illegal attempts to destroy the vital ecological zone.

Microplan project for Chooralmala, Mundakkai landslide victims begins

Aims to study the problems and needs of each family and take steps to resolve them

Unnimama's gambit & his village's right moves inspire movie

LIFE is like a chess game - it depends on how you play it.

MOLLYWOOD KEEPS FINGERS CROSSED AS BIG RELEASES NEAR

\"I offer a simple prayer to the Almighty. The film industry's wheel has to turn because of release, because of success. So, every film should run. And people should respect the film. And, even my film, I wish it should run.\"

Alex beats odds to carry devotees to abode of Lord Ayyappa

FOR E Alex, a dolly carrier with disability, his regular trips braving heights, weather, and through crowded forest paths beelining devotees and speeding tractor trailers, to the hill shrine of Sabarimala, is not just a routine but also a devotion to Lord Ayyappa.

Accident leaves residents fuming over authorities' inaction

The accident at Panayampadam in Kalladikode shattered the hopes and dreams of four families in one fell swoop on Thursday.

League will make stand on Munambam clear at right time

THE IUML will make clear its stand on whether the land at Munambam is waqf property or not at an appropriate time, party national general secretary P K Kunhalikutty said on Thursday.

GUKESH KING OF THE 64 SQUARES

CHESS has a new king. The promised prince is here and he will be coronated on Friday evening.

Cabinet OKs 'one poll' bill, may go to JPC for vetting

The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved two bills to implement Prime Minister Narendra Modi's plan of holding simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies.

GUKESH ATTACKS BUT DING ESCAPES AGAIN

World champion finds ways to defend from challenging positions