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Govt efforts, community role behind expanded green cover in Chhattisgarh

RESOLUTE efforts and aggressive result-driven approach on biodiversity protection and environmental-forest conservation evidently led to the remarkable increase in forest and tree cover in Chhattisgarh, as per the findings of the India State of Forest Report 2023.

431 arrested in Assam in phase 3 of crackdown against child marriages

THE Assam police arrested 431 people for their alleged involvement child marriage cases. The arrests were made during a statewide crackdown on December 21-22.

500 enemy properties encroached in Bengal: MHA

THE Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) data has revealed that out of the total 4,376 enemy properties in West Bengal, over 500 are encroached by illegal occupants and the authorities initiated eviction proceedings only in cases of 49 such assets so far.

'Erosion of EC integrity': Kharge on poll rule tweak

CONGRESS president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday launched an attack on the government for tweaking an election rule to prevent public inspection of certain electronic documents, alleging it is part of the Narendra Modi government's \"systematic conspiracy\" to destroy the institutional integrity of the Election Commission.

India, Kuwait bolster defence ties

During PM Modi's visit, MoUs signed to boost trade, sports and cultural cooperation

No data on aid given to families of docs who died during Covid, shows RTI reply

THE Centre has refused to share data on compensation given this year to the number of families of doctors, who succumbed to Covid-19 during the first and second waves, according to an RTI reply.

BJP clears air, says NDA to fight Bihar assembly elections under Nitish, Modi

BIHAR Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader Samrat Choudhary said on Sunday that the NDA will contest the assembly polls in Bihar next year under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Retired military dogs to spread joy for special kids

IN a major role change, the canine soldiers of the Indian Army will now serve children after completion of their service to the nation.

WHEN FESTIVALS HOP OVER RELIGIOUS LINES

APPY Christmas in advance, dear readers.

BANGLADESH STIRRING TROUBLE TO HIDE CRISIS

Bangladesh is heading toward an alarming economic situation. Its future now hinges on a delicate balance of domestic political developments and international interventions

Wonder Box, state's first toy library for children with disabilities, opens

The Association for Mentally Handicapped Adults (AMHA) has opened the state's first toy library focusing on children with special needs.

Address failings and ensure greater accountability, CM tells KAS officers

CHIEF Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has expressed disappointment at the performance of some Kerala Administrative Service (KAS) officers, stating that not all have lived up to expectations.

Film fest helps propel K-SOTTO's organ donation-pledge campaign

Stall set up at IFFK venue receive over 500 pledges, including from celebrities and bloggers

GOVT TO TREAD CAUTIOUSLY ON MANIYAR POWER PROJECT

AMID a standoff between the departments of Industries and Electricity over the operation of the Maniyar small hydroelectric project (SHEP) in Pathanamthitta, the decision of the government on whether a private industrial unit should continue to operate the power plant or hand it over to KSEB will be crucial.

UDF criticises Vijayaraghavan's 'communal forces' remark

UDF leaders have come out strongly against CPM politburo member A Vijayaraghavan's remarks that minority communal forces are behind the victory of Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi in the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency.

BSNL Engineers Coop Society incurred ₹260-cr loss: Report

THE BSNL Engineers Cooperative Society has incurred a loss of ₹260.18 crore due to unauthorised loans and fake investment documents, a cooperation department report on the alleged scam in the society has revealed.

Driving tests more airtight now, people learning properly: Transport commissioner

THE move aims to reduce the increasing rate of accidents, especially those caused by rash and reckless driving by youths.

Landslide victims allege lapses in rehabilitation list preparation

Frustrated over repeated errors, demand its immediate cancellation; blames govt, officials

Houses built by govt in Wayanad's Puthumala riddled with complaints

JUST a few kilometres from the Mundakkai-Chooralmala landslide site lies Puthumala, a stark reminder of the destruction caused by the 2019 landslide.

Mujahid organisation welcomes SC ruling on Places of Worship Act

WISDOM Islamic Organisation, a Mujahid organisation in Kerala, has welcomed the Supreme Court's intervention against the move to undermine the Places of Worship Protection Act.

9 shops gutted in Perla fire

A DEVASTATING fire engulfed nine shops in Perla town in Enmakaje village late Saturday night.

Oceanus Chaliyam Model Beach to be inaugurated by tourism min

KOZHIKODE is set to unveil its newest attraction, the Oceanus Chaliyam Model Beach, on Monday.

A father's promise gets fulfilled as hospital turns wedding venue

WEDDING BELLS rang in an unusual place in Kannur on Saturday – the Cooperative Hospital, Thalassery! The event came to be after an accident foiled Thacharakkal Basheer's plan to celebrate his daughter's wedding in an elaborate manner.

MERU PROJECT: CALICUT VARSITY TO GET ₹100 CR

The project aims to elevate Indian universities to global standards

Creative welfare: School students donate ₹30k to CMDRF

SETTING a remarkable example of social responsibility, students of Vattoli National Higher Secondary School turned their artistic talents into a source of relief for those in need.

Workshop provides unique learning experience of traditional art forms

A FIVE-DAY workshop 'Saparya', facilitated by the Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture Amongst Youth (SPICMACAY) foundation, began at the Government Vocational Higher Secondary School (GVHSS) Mulleria on Saturday.

India, Kuwait now strategic partners

Key defence pact signed; Modi holds extensive talks with the Emir, invites him to visit India

I Know How to Play Real Characters

Jennifer Lopez speaks to Katie Ellis on how Unstoppable made her realise that she can overcome anything in life

Of Our Non-violent Ancestors

Pattanaik provides a comprehensive insight into the mysterious world of the Harappan civilisation

The Corrosive Power of Pride

Pride fosters a sense of superiority that harms relationships, distorts the mind, and impedes personal and spiritual growth