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The Congress leader quotes Dr. Ambedkar to explain his estrangement from the Congress. I am not a part of the whole; I am a part apart, he says. He criticises Congress leaders Shashi Tharoor, K.C. Venugopal and Pawan Khera.
He says he will retract his prediction of a third term for CM Pinarayi Vijayan if the Congress endorses Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan as the UDFs Chief Minister candidate. Aiyar also paints a grim picture of UDFs electoral prospects
Air Chief addresses the Annual Commanders Conference of the Southern Air Command in Thiruvananthapuram
The Pongala Mahotsavam of Attukal Bhagavathi Temple will be conducted on March 3
Major violations detected during the drive included obstructive parking, charging excess fares, zebra crossing violations, jumping traffic signals and parking in undesignated zones
According to party sources, AICC general secretary K.C. Venugopal termed the polls as an existential battle; he said meritocracy would play a major role in candidate selection.
Mr. Satheesan said that the government should notify the court that its earlier pro-womens entry stance has shifted
The initiative is expected to increase visitor footfall at the ecotourism centre and help generate additional revenue
The former personal assistant to V.S. Achuthanandan has reportedly been invited to join the front. Suresh says he has shared his views with UDF leaders and it is now up to them to decide. Govindan says CPI(M) will not reconsider decision to expel Suresh
As many as 15 people tested HIV-positive in the area over the past few months
District Police Chief (Ernakulam Rural) suggested the need for an awareness drive as a preventive measure in the wake of the Chottanikkara incident, as well as the recent death of three sisters in Ghaziabad who were allegedly obsessed with Korean culture
The State will have to redesign the health system to meet the new challenges of chronic disease, aging, and equity, they say
University of Helsinki adjunct professor says development and transfer of competencies begin with teachers
Domestic tourism in Kerala reached a record 2.58 crore visitors in 2025, with local travelers accounting for 2.5 crore, marking a 12.46% increase from the previous year. In contrast, foreign tourist arrivals remain sluggish at 8.2 lakh, still below pre-pandemic levels.
Prof. Patnaik, former vice-chairperson of the State Planning Board, was addressing a seminar held as part of the three-day Vision 2031: An International Conference on Development and Democracy
The project to set up an AIIMS failed to become a reality in the State as the government did not acquire the land in Kozhikode, alleges Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Climate change and lack of rainfall in February the main causes. Proliferation of invasive plant species another major factor
Eminent speakers air their ideas on Information Technology Digital revolution in the era of AI at the Vision 2031 conference
The tusker is currently in musth and is travelling long distances under the cover of night; forest department advises residents and tourists to maintain a safe distance from the animal
The new fleet comprises sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and motorcycles that are expected to strengthen police patrolling and Highway Police patrolling even in difficult and hilly terrains
Inmate who escaped from Thrissur mental health centre stabs three persons
CPI(M) State secretary M.V. Govindan says the partys line on the entry of women of all ages to Sabarimala does not preclude the government from taking an informed decision on the issue.Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan dares the government to withdraw the SC affidavit backing womens entry to the temple
Kerala Muslim Jamaat president discusses key issues affecting the Muslim community. He highlights the need for equitable resource allocation, minority education welfare schemes, and the protection of historic mosques.
The incident unfolded during a march organised by the youth group to protest alleged backdoor appointments by the LDF government, bypassing PSC rankings
The Chief Minister inaugurated 15 development projects, including a new surgical block, at the Government Medical College, Kottayam on Monday
The violations were detected as part of the first phase of the on-site inspections carried out by the board after the Kochi Corporation submitted a list of over 470 units within its limits that lacked adequate wastewater management facilities
Soumen Sen was inaugurating a free medical camp and an interactive session with children, jointly organised by the Kottayam District Legal Services Authority and the Legal Literacy Club of Kumarakom Government Vocational Higher Secondary School
Three new solar-powered boats will replace the remaining diesel vessels in service; works to convert the stations entire operations to solar power are also set to begin.

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