Oppose land distribution to workers, lose incentives: Assam CM to tea planters

[ad_1] Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma interacts with press on first day of the year 2026, at Koinadhara Guest House, in Guwahati | Photo Credit: ANI Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Thursday (January 1, 2026), threatened to withdraw all incentives given to tea estate owners if they oppose the move to grant […]

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Sabarimala gold theft probe unsatisfactory, says Sunny Joseph

[ad_1] Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president Sunny Joseph said that the investigation into the Sabarimala gold theft was unsatisfactory. Citing the observations of the Kerala High Court, he said the investigation lacked speed and had failed to name “big guns” involved in the case. He pointed out that the authorities had neither ascertained the […]

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SPV likely to implement Kuzhikandam creek remediation project

[ad_1] A special purpose vehicle (SPV) is likely to be formed as part of setting up an effluent treatment plant to rejuvenate the heavily polluted Kuzhikandam creek in Eloor. The project will come up in nearly 75 cents under Hindustan Insecticides Limited in Eloor after the Centre agreed to provide the land for implementing the […]

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Paying Musk, irrational exuberance and inequality

[ad_1] Despite the headlines, Elon Musk might never make a trillion dollars. The Tesla CEO would only receive this astronomical amount if he were to meet a set of incredibly ambitious goals, which includes increasing the stock value of the company to $8.5 trillion, selling 20 million vehicles and one million robots. It seems the […]

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Kerala HC cites need for unified authority to ensure cleanliness of the Periyar

[ad_1] The Kerala High Court has cited the need for a unified authority to prevent contamination of the Periyar. The court said it would have to issue appropriate orders in due course if the State government did not give suggestions in this regard. It reminded that the court had already placed the responsibility on a […]

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Chennithala announces aid for projects in Chavakkad

[ad_1] Residents of Akalad, Punnayur, welcome senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala during the Gandhi Gramam programme on Thursday. | Photo Credit: K. K. NAJEEB Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala spent New Year’s Day at Moonnayini in Akalad, Chavakkad, as part of his Gandhigramam project, which is now in its 16th year. He announced support for setting up a community centre using ₹25 lakh from the […]

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Priority to welfare measures, continuation of ongoing schemes: Varkala municipal chief

[ad_1] Geetha Hemachandran, chairperson, Varkala municipality | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Welfare measures and ensuring continuity for the projects and initiatives launched by the previous LDF council will take priority in the Varkala municipality, Geetha Hemachandran, who has taken charge as the new chairperson, said. “There are many works remaining from the previous council’s term. […]

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India allows banks to sponsor pension funds under NPS

[ad_1] Image used for representational purpose only. File | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto India’s pension fund regulator has allowed banks ‍to sponsor pension funds that will manage monies ​under the National Pension System (NPS), ‌in a bid to bolster ​competition in the sector. The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), which oversees assets worth […]

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Mandatory waste management system for bulk generators in Maradu

[ad_1] Bulk waste generators in Maradu municipality will soon be brought under a mandatory waste management system. Once the system is in place, bulk waste generators will not be able to manage waste on their own or through any external agencies and will be required to rely on the agency selected by the municipality. The […]

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