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Kollam, August 10 Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan on Monday announced that the State government would formulate a comprehensive Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for search and rescue operations when fishermen go missing at sea, with fishing communities set to play a direct role in drawing up the protocol. The Chief Minister made the announcement […]

  Thiruvananthapuram,August 10 Leader of Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday launched a sharp attack on the UDF government, alleging that government employees across Kerala were being subjected to politically motivated transfers, dismissals and intimidation by organisations linked to the ruling front. The former Chief Minister alleged that the situation had created widespread insecurity within the […]

  Chennai, August 9 Beachgoers in Chennai will soon have access to expanded free internet services, with the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) preparing to install 107 new Wi-Fi-enabled smart poles along major stretches of the city’s coastline. The expanded facility is expected to become operational in September and will allow each user up to 45 […]

  Puducherry, Aug 9 Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday presented the prestigious President’s Colour to the Puducherry Police, recognising the force’s distinguished record of service, discipline and professional excellence. At a ceremonial event held at the Puducherry Armed Police Ground in Gorimedu, Shah formally handed over the President’s Colour, also known as Nishaan, […]

Chennai, August 9 The Southern Districts Farmers Association has welcomed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to implement the Godavari-Cauvery-Gundar river-linking project in its entirety, saying the scheme could provide a lasting solution to water scarcity in the drought-prone southern districts. Association functionary R. Ram Pandian said farmers […]

  Thiruvananthapuram,August 9 Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala on Sunday warned of stringent action against gangsters and anti-social elements, saying the government would not allow anyone to challenge the law or threaten the peaceful lives of people in the state. His remarks came after police arrested Arjun Ayanki, an accused in several criminal cases, following […]

  Thrissur, 08 August Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan visited the famed Sree Krishna Temple at Guruvayur on Saturday evening, offering prayers and performing a traditional Thulabharam as part of his visit to the temple town. Satheesan arrived at the temple ahead of the deeparadhana, the customary evening ritual, and was received by Guruvayur […]

Chennai,Aug 8 Union Home Minister Amit Shah began a two-day visit to Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on Saturday, launching his engagements with prayers at prominent spiritual centres in Tiruvannamalai. Shah arrived in Chennai from Mumbai and was received at the airport by senior leaders of the BJP and the AIADMK, the principal constituents of the […]

  Chennai, August 8: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s attempt to forge a common political position on the proposed delimitation exercise has suffered a setback, with major parties, including the DMK and AIADMK, deciding to boycott an all-party meeting of MPs convened in Chennai on Saturday. Only 20 of Tamil Nadu’s 57 Members […]