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Kerala mourns the passing of former CM Oomen Chandy, a “24x7 politician” who was respected across the political spectrum.

Here are the important developments from Kerala to watch out for July 18

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.

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.

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

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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.

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.

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…

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.

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.