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Uproar over Meghalaya govt move to consecrate varsity the Christian way

A Meghalaya minister's statement that the state government will consecrate the Captain Williamson Sangma State University on January 13 by following Christian rituals has stoked a debate.

Trade union politics back in J&K under civilian govt

Govt employees' union calls for protest on January 17 in the UT

Licence Cancellation for Tea Gardens Closed for 3 Months: Didi

The West Bengal government has come up with a standard operating procedure (SOP) stating that if a tea garden is closed for more than three months, its lease will be cancelled.

Boost to India-Indonesia relation as Prez Subianto to be R-Day chief guest

INDONESIAN President Prabowo Subianto has formally accepted New Delhi's invitation to be the chief guest for the 2025 Republic Day parade, it is reliably learnt.

Indo-US Tech Innovation Ties on Sullivan Agenda

To firm up frameworks in AI, quantum computing, semiconductors

BJP says Cong spreading lies on Chinese occupation

The BJP on Sunday came down on the Congress for accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of allowing Chinese occupation of Indian territory, pointing out that the party cannot get away with \"such lies\" as all of it occurred during Jawaharlal Nehru's tenure.

Ramayana at Pravasi Bharatiya Divas from Jan 8

THE Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention, the largest annual gathering of the Indian diaspora, will be held in Bhubaneswar from January 8 to 10.

Pleas seeking to vacate stay on filing suits under Places of Worship Act

A fresh batch of petitions has been filed before the Supreme Court, seeking the vacation of its earlier order that stayed the filing of new suits against places of worship and the conducting of surveys in pending mandir-masjid cases.

IAF combat capability faces resource shortage and delay in modernisation

AMID the fast-changing geo-strategic scenario, the combat capability of the Indian Air Force (IAF) is turning into a tale of woes; not only is there a shortage of fighter pilots, the training of these pilots, even when inducted, is plagued with shortage of resources.

Lanka Prez treads a geopolitical tightrope

China has invested heavily in Sri Lanka, and India has, too, and the competing interests need careful management. A single wrong move may prove costly for the new administration

Celebrating the Birth of Sikhism's Classical Hero

received a beautiful New Year message from a Sikh friend: \"End 2024 with shukrana (thanksgiving), start 2025 with ardas (petition for well-being).\" This naturally brought to mind that January 6 is the 358th birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh.

Average footfall at Sabarimala touches 1L

WITH just ten days left for the Makaravilakku festival, the hill shrine in Sabarimala is witnessing a surge in pilgrims with an average daily footfall of 1 lakh devotees.

Elephant Mauls to Death Tribal Man in Nilambur

A 37-year-old man from the Cholanaikkan community was killed in a wild elephant attack in a forest region in Nilambur.

IUML and UDF are surrendering to Jamaat-e-Islami & SDPI: Pinarayi

IN A scathing attack on the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) and the UDF, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday asserted that the coalition has stooped to a level where its decisions are deeply influenced by external communal forces such as the Jamaat-e-Islami and the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI).

Munambam: Around 30,000 form human chain along highway

In a show of strength and endurance along the Vypeen-Munambam state highway, around 30,000 people stood holding hands on Sunday to express solidarity with the Munambam-Kadappuram residents in their \"struggle for justice.\"

UDF expansion: Demand rises for BDJS and Welfare Party inclusion

Constituents worried about UDF's ability to make a smooth comeback in 2026 elections

Pooram disruption: Depts made lapses, but no punitive action required, says report

EVEN as the Thrissur Pooram disruption has been creating ripples in state politics, Law and Order ADGP Manoj Abraham has reported to the state government that lapses had indeed occurred on the part of various government departments, including police, in the conduct of the annual festival.

Binoy Viswam raps vice prez

VICE President Jagdeep Dhankhar's attempts to establish that Santana Dharma is the base of Indian nationalism goes against the fundamental spirit of the Constitution, CPI state secretary Binoy Viswam has opined.

Min blasts Kochi corp, public for poor waste mgmt

LAMBASTING Kochi corporation's poor waste management and a lack of civic sense among the people, Local Self-Government Minister M B Rajesh said on Sunday that discarding waste in public is an uncultured habit.

Old & new narratives at folk dance competition

THE Folk Dance (Girls) competition in the high school category, held at the 'Periyar' stage in the Government Women's College Auditorium, attracted a lively crowd on the second day of the State School Arts Festival.

Old & New Narratives at Folk Dance Competition

The Folk Dance (Girls) competition in the high school category, held at the 'Periyar' stage in the Government Women's College Auditorium, attracted a lively crowd on the second day of the State School Arts Festival.

Road accident deaths decline for 2nd straight year; 366 less deaths in 2024

IN a significant boost to road safety efforts, the state has recorded a decline in road accident fatalities for the second consecutive year.

Chakyarkoothu low on satire, exponents lament disinterest

The number of contestants for the Chakyarkoothu competition for higher secondary students at the 63rd state school arts festival offered a grim reminder of the waning interest of the new generation towards the traditional art form.

One-third of prisoners' earnings to go towards Victim Relief Fund

THE state government has ordered remitting one-third of prisoners' earnings from jail chores to the Victim Relief Fund.

Fresh Wound For India, Repercussions On Cards?

India fall in Bumrah's absence; focus on Gambhir & seniors after yet another series loss

Vizhinjam port welcomes 3 ships simultaneously

THE Vizhinjam International Seaport achieved a milestone by berthing three commercial ships, occupying the entire 800-metre berth on Sunday.

Tech-driven fraud in medical claims worries insurance companies

POLICYHOLDERS often have a love-hate relationship with medical insurance companies, particularly when it comes to claims.

Despite artists' pleas, Vilpattu remains outside school youth festival

THE rhythmic storytelling folk art of Vilpattu, a cultural treasure of southern Kerala, continues to be excluded from the annual school youth festival despite persistent efforts by artists and folklore enthusiasts to secure its rightful place in the event.

Mega Literary Fest To Begin Tomorrow

Hundreds of writers will attend the 7-day fest which will see 300 book launches, 60 book discussions & cultural events

96 Drug Trafficking Cases Registered in Kollam in 2024

In an effort to dismantle the drug trafficking network in the district, 96 cases were registered across various stations in 2024 under the Kollam city police limits.