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The split-term arrangement has not worked well and has often led to conflicts within the UDF, especially affecting the Congress, whether in mayoral posts, municipal and grama panchayat chairpersonships, or even standing committee leadership
In the film being screened in the World Cinema category at the 30th International Film Festival of Kerala, the 15-something Ahmet sets the tone for an infectiously joyous feature set on the Balkan grasslands of rural North Macedonia
The appointments come after Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan drops his long-held objection to CIza Thomas elevation and Governor follows suit in the case of Saji Gopinath following a conciliatory meeting held two days ago
CPI feels the LDFs undiluted stance on Palestine, CAA, NEP, hijab, minority persecution in BJP-ruled States and related issues did not translate into votes
Congress parliamentary party has almost confirmed Jamal Manakkadans candidature for the post of chairperson after the UDF secured victory in 30 of the total 46 wards in the municipality
The police have remained mute spectators in many incidents, the KPCC president alleged
Next phases of construction will see an investment of 9,700 crore by the concessionaire. Approach road to port from National Highway-66 will also be inaugurated
Study by St. Thomas College, in collaboration with the MVD, finds only 20% of motorists stop at zebra crossings
Blaming voters for electoral setbacks shows lack of self-criticism; UDF expansion driven by public support, not party negotiations
The election threw up a hung verdict in the 53-member municipality, with the NDA bagging 21 seats to the LDFs 20 and the UDFs 12 seats
Plea filed by KIIFB challenging a notice issued against the board by the ED in connection with the usage of funds generated through masala bonds for infra development in the State. The ED had initiated proceedings under the Foreign Exchange Management Act.
According to a tweet by John Brittas, the BJPs vote share went down from 2,13,214 votes in the 2024 LS polls to 1,65,891 in the 2025 local body polls and UDF's from 1,84,727 to 1,25,984 votes. LDFs vote share increased from 1,29,048 to 1,67,522 votes
Mr Ramakrishnan said the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF)s hope that it could make LDF allies defect to the Oppositions camp was misplaced. The LDF would open its ranks to UDF allies, provided they align with the ruling fronts political and governance line.
Congress alleges that CPI(M) is engaged in widespread bomb making to use them in areas, including Panur
Monograph finds Kerala to be home to most number of butterflies species along Western Ghats
It Was Just an Accident, is screened in the World Cinema category at the 30th International Film Festival of Kerala
The construction of the flats was halted midway despite the project being conceived as a major welfare measure of the government.
Wayanad Prakrithi Samrakshana Samity had challenged the environmental clearance accorded by the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) to the Public Works department for the project that is expected to reduce travel time between the two districts
More than 200 publishers will take part and over 250 stalls will be set up. Renowned writers, journalists and socio-cultural activists will take part
After P.J. Joseph ridiculed the KC(M) as a party that has lost its relevance, KC(M) chairman Jose K. Mani asserts that the partys electoral results, including maintaining ten councillors in Pala, reflect its organisational strength.
The chairpersons and Mayors of municipalities and corporations, respectively, will be elected at 10.30 a.m. on December 26. Deputy chairpersons of municipalities and Deputy Mayors of Corporations will be elected at 2.30 p.m. on the same day.
Kerala would be one of the most adversely affected States if the proposed legislation is allowed to become a law because it puts an annual additional liability of 1,600 crore on the State, says Minister for Local Self-Governments department M.B. Rajesh.
Postponement was on account of death of candidates. Polled votes to be counted on January 14
Infopark proposal points out that if SilverLine proceeds as per its current alignment, it would be more ideal to have the station in Phase 3 rather than Phase 2

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