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Oommen Chandy’s emergence as undisputed leader of Congress

During his tenure as the longest serving legislator of the Kerala Assembly and a minister handling several portfolios, Mr. Chandy was credited with so many achievements. The budget that he presented in 1991 as the Kerala Finance Minister is widely regarded as a milestone in the State’s development.

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Oommen Chandy obituary | Puthupally never broke faith with him

Oommen Chandy , two-time Chief Minister of Kerala, passes away at 79. His 53-yr tenure in Puthupally, genial affability, natural authority & diplomatic sureness of touch helped keep UDF together. He was known for his empathetic approach to governance & coined phrase “fast and far” to highlight govt’s resolve.

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Oommen Chandy’s death | Ex-CM’s mortal remains brought to Kerala, to be transported to hometown Puthuppally tomorrow

Catch the reaction of political leaders and personalities on Former Kerala CM Oommen Chandy’s death from July 17, 2023.

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Morning Digest | Former Kerala CM Oommen Chandy passes away; Name for Opposition alliance, a common secretariat likely today, and more

Morning Digest, July 18, 2023 | SC may refer Delhi Ordinance case to Const. Bench; ED takes in DMK Min. Ponmudy for questioning; Niti Aayog report claims decrease in multidimensional poverty; UAE Envoy clarifies rupee-dirham deal, and more

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Former Kerala CM Oommen Chandy passes away at 79

Oommen Chandy, former Chief Minister of Kerala, passed away in Bengaluru on July 18. He was 79 and had been unwell for some time. His son, Chandy Oommen, announced the news on Facebook. Chandy had been staying in Bengaluru for treatment. A senior Congress leader, he served as CM twice.

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Both fronts wary as Vellappally adopts a ‘pro-UCC’ stance

SNDP Yogam's Vellappally Natesan endorses Centre's UCC bid, citing socio-legal advantages. He calls for minorities to be taken on board. He links UCC to social reformers' fight against social evils. Opposing fronts in Kerala strive to read the political tea leaves in his statement. BJP sees promising signs.

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Successive govts. failed to adopt best strategies to avoid accidents at Muthalapozhi

The latest accident in the Muthalapozhy fishing harbour channel, which claimed four lives, appears to have evoked some knee-jerk reactions. The Kerala government has convened an urgent meeting of various stakeholders, including the Vizhinjam port developer Adani Group, which has signed an agreement with the Harbour Engineering department for dredging…

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Cricketer Minnu Mani accorded warm reception in Wayanad

Minnu Mani, Kerala's first woman cricketer to play for India, was accorded a reception by Wayanad District Cricket Association at Krishnagiri stadium. She thanked WCA, stadium staff, coaches and colleagues for her success in Bangladesh tour. Suman Sharma, consultant coach of Kerala women's team, was also honoured.

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SC rejects plea seeking direction to ensure Vande Bharat train stops at Tirur in Kerala

Supreme Court dismisses plea to ensure Vande Bharat train stops at Tirur railway station in Kerala, citing it as a policy domain of the govt. Kerala High Court had earlier dismissed the plea, saying no public interest was espoused in the petition.

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Kerala Blasters FC extends goalkeeper Sachin Suresh’s contract till 2026

.Kerala Blasters FC extends contract of goalkeeper Sachin Suresh till 2026. Karolis Skinkys, Sporting Director, praises Sachin's consistency, skill, and temperament. Adrian Luna, Dimitrios Diamantakos, and Marko Leskovic join team. Prabir Das, Jaushua Sotirio, and Naocha Singh begin initiation. Ajsal, Jaseen, Yoheinba, and Roshan join camp from Blasters Academy. Blasters…

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Muthalapozhi accidents: Kerala government to hold talks with Adani Group on Tuesday

With recurring fishing boat accidents and deaths at Muthalapozhi in the capital district sparking uproar, the Kerala government has decided to hold urgent talks with the Adani Group on Tuesday and, as a measure to keep the harbour mouth free from the accumulation of sand, implement a sand-bypassing system.

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Indian-American singer’s video song on dream wedding in Kerala turns a viral hit

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Supreme Court allows Maudany to travel to his hometown in Kerala

The Supreme Court modified the bail conditions and has allowed Abdul Nazir Maudany, the prime accused in the 2008 Bengaluru serial bomb blasts case, to travel to his hometown Kollam in Kerala from Bengaluru

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Here are the important developments from Kerala to watch out for July 17

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Surendran sings a different tune on rail project

BJP to discuss E.Sreedharan's alternative proposal to Silverline; K.Surendran says govt. took u-turn; slams CPI(M) for seminar on UCC without allowing Muslim women to speak. BJP to decide if it will support Kerala's bid for mass rapid transport system.

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Satheesan holds govt. responsible for KSRTC crisis

The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) is on the verge of closure, thanks to the neglect on the part of the Kerala government towards the State-owned transport utility, Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan has said

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State is likely to witness another intense spell of rain by next weekend

IMD forecasts above normal rainfall. Low pressure area to form over North Odisha, move WNW across Jharkhand.

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Provide services of special educators for differently abled in schools on all days: panel

The Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has directed the Chief Secretary and the General Education Secretary to take steps to make available the services of special educators for the differently abled in State schools on all days in a week.

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Delhi: Centre notifies transfer of three judges of different HC

The Centre Government on Saturday notified the transfer of Justice Dinesh Kumar Singh, Allahabad High Court to Kerala High Court, Justice Manoj Bajaj, Punjab and Haryana High Court to Allahabad High Court and Justice Gaurang Kanth, Delhi High Court to Calcutta High Court. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Top Kerala news developments today

Here are the important developments from Kerala to watch out for today

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CSR conclave concludes in Wayanad

Kerala Chief Sec. V. Venu inaugurated 'Wi fi 23', the first CSR conclave in Kerala, to promote sustainable development.

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Successful Chandrayaan-3 launch a big moment for industry in Kerala

Kerala-based Keltron, KMML, ATL, Kortas, and Vajra contributed to ISRO's successful launch of Chandrayaan-3. Their components and products played a key role in the mission.

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Mayyil in Kannur first local body in State to finish social audit of first phase of Malinya Muktam Nava Keralam work

Audit done as part of a Local Self-Government department direction to conduct such periodic review of the campaign that aims at creating sustainable solid waste management systems in local bodies by next year

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Two arrested for poaching in Ponnaiyar Reserve Forest at Sathanur dam

Two men arrested in Tiruvannamalai for poaching in Ponnaiyar RF. Officials seized gun, explosives, nets, phones, torch lights, batteries. Pandian worked as wage labourer, hunted animals to sell meat/hides. Equipment procured from Kerala. Case registered under Indian Wildlife Protection Act. Pandian sent to 14-day judicial custody. RF known for spotted…

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Sreedharan suggests another semi-high-speed rail corridor for Kerala

Semi-high-speed trains to cover Thiruvananthapuram-Kannur in 3.5 hrs. Stations every 30 km, max speed 200 kmph. DMRC’s 2015 DPR for high-speed rail to be built upon. Cost Rs 1 lakh cr. Land needed only during construction, and will be returned to landowners.

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