Kerala govt to launch citizen response programme field study on Jan. 1

[ad_1] The State government is embarking on a unique mission to gather people’s policy aspirations to revise ongoing schemes and projects and formulate new ones.  From January 1, trained volunteers will conduct door-to-door visits across homes to record people’s responses to four key discussion points: their specific or broad suggestions for new development projects; the changes or additions […]

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Cong. not to act against Manju who quit as Agali grama panchayat chief

[ad_1] The Congress in Attappady’s Agali grama panchayat heaved a sigh of relief following the resignation of its member N.K. Manju as panchayat president. By assuming the presidency with the support of nine Left Democratic Front (LDF) members, Ms. Manju had not only embarrassed the party but also forced it to consider legal action. The […]

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Railways to develop stations in Ernakulam to boost train handling capacity

[ad_1] The Southern Railway will undertake the phase-two redevelopment of the three major railway stations in Ernakulam shortly. The Railways have decided to develop terminals in three cities, including Ernakulam, Coimbatore, and Chennai, as part of the Railways’ vision to boost the train handling capacity of terminals in major cities across the country. As part […]

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MGU presents its annual Budget

[ad_1] The annual Budget for Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) for 2026-27 places a heightened focus on skill-based education and entrepreneurship. The Budget, presented recently by P. Harikrishnan, convener of the finance subcommittee of the Syndicate, envisages a revenue of ₹658.7 crore, an expenditure of ₹685.7 crore, and a deficit of ₹27 crore. According to MGU […]

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Small value retail digital payments on a rise: RBI report

[ad_1] In the rising digital payments ecosystem in India, the share of small value payments are seen growing faster according to a report by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).   “During 2024-25, digital payments grew by 17.9% in value terms, accounting for 97.6% of India’s total payments. In contrast, payments through paper-based instruments (cheques) declined during the year, […]

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Sexual assault of minor: accused awarded 65 years of RI and fine

[ad_1] In a case of sexual assault of a minor girl, a special fast-track POCSO court in Kodungalloor has sentenced the accused to a total of 65 years of rigorous imprisonment under various sections, along with a fine of ₹1,35,000. The accused, Jishnu, 28, of Kodungalloor, was convicted and sentenced by special POCSO court Judge […]

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Master plan for town, market renovation top agenda of Angamaly’s new chairperson

[ad_1] A master plan for the development of the town is among the priorities of Reetha Paul, the newly elected chairperson of Angamaly municipality, though her immediate focus will be to complete the ongoing development works. The Congress leader, who was elevated to the chairperson’s chamber after winning sixth term as a councillor, also said […]

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Remand prisoner escapes from Kuthiravattom mental health centre

[ad_1] A 25-year-old youth who was accused of stabbing a woman to death and injuring her sister at Elamkulam, near Perinthalmanna in Malappuram district, in June 2021, in an apparent reprisal for rejecting his romantic advances, reportedly ran away from the Government Mental Health Centre, Kuthiravattom, on Monday night (December 29). According to reports, Vineesh […]

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SIT questions former Devaswom Minister Kadakampally Surendran and former TDB president P. Prasanth in the Sabarimala gold theft case

[ad_1] The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the criminal misappropriation of the Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple’s gold-plated religious artefacts has questioned Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] State Committee member and former Devaswom Board Minister, Kadakampally Surendran. Officials said the SIT recorded Mr. Surendran’s statement at a Kerala Police Crime Branch “safe house” in Thiruvananthapuram on […]

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NEP orientation programme in Alappuzha

[ad_1] The University Grants Commission (UGC)-Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (MMTTC), University of Kerala, in collaboration with Sanatana Dharma College, Alappuzha, will organise an Online NEP Orientation and Sensitisation Programme from January 5 to January 15, 2026. The programme, approved by UGC-MMTTC (Course ID: MMC-047-2025-JAN-A-07074), is equivalent to a one-week short term course for Career […]

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