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Maudany to reach State today

PDP chairman Abdul Nasir Maudany to arrive in Kerala on Thursday. SC allowed him to return for treatment. He'll reach Thiruvananthapuram airport, travel to Anwarssery by road. Only party leaders and family to receive him. Will stay with ailing father for a few days before starting treatment.

The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023

There has been a lapse on part of NLC in land acquisition, leading to lignite shortage: Tangedco

Tangedco finds NLCIL has lapsed in land acquisition, leading to lignite shortage at Neyveli Thermal Power Station-II. TN, Kerala, Karnataka, AP & Puducherry share power generated from the station. TANTRANSCO wrote to SRPC on frequent outage due to lignite conservation. Tangedco asked NLCIL to furnish status of land acquisition &…

The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023

A special tomb for Oommen Chandy in his parish at Puthuppally

The mortal remains of Kerala’s two-time Chief Minister Oommen Chandy who died in Bengaluru on Tuesday will be laid to rest in a special tomb which is being built in an exclusive area reserved for departed priests of his village church on Thursday

The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023

Tributes pour in for former Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy

Tributes paid to former CM Oommen Chandy in Kozhikode by people from various walks of life. Bishop Varghese Chakkalakkal praised his care and concern for the poor. A.P. Aboobacker Musliyar lauded his efforts for Kerala's development.

The Hindu · Jul 18, 2023

President, Prime Minister mourn Chandy’s death

Oommen Chandy's death prompts outpouring of grief from leaders across political spectrum. President, PM, Governors, Chief Ministers, Congress leaders, BJP leader pay tribute to his 53 yrs as legislator, dedication to public service, empathy & compassion.

The Hindu · Jul 18, 2023

Monsoon to be active in north Kerala, yellow alert for four districts today

A high wave alert has also been sounded by the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) along the Kerala coast.

The Hindu · Jul 18, 2023

Oommen Chandy: a Chief Minister who did not say no

Oommen Chandy's legacy: shrewd fundraiser, mentor, and leader who balanced ideals and realpolitik, never said no, and was accessible to all. He left behind an enduring political legacy and compassionate governance.

The Hindu · Jul 18, 2023

Kerala has lost a visionary, say industry leaders

CII Kerala pays tribute to former CM Oommen Chandy, recalling his remarkable work for the State's development & his strong sense of integrity, compassion & dedication. His loss leaves a deep void & CII Kerala observed a minute of silence in his remembrance.

The Hindu · Jul 18, 2023

Oommen Chandy’s passing leaves Congress bereft

Oommen Chandy: A leader whose strategic acumen, diplomatic skills, bipartisan camaraderie & empathy steered UDF out of crises. His tactical gambit of fielding Rahul Gandhi from Wayanad in 2019 helped UDF win 19 of 20 LS seats in Kerala. He was a genial, compassionate & liberal antithesis to many combative…

The Hindu · Jul 18, 2023

Shashi Tharoor pays moving tributes to former Kerala CM Oommen Chandy

NEW DELHI: Congress MP and former Union minister Shashi Tharoor has posted moving tributes on the passing away of former Kerala chief minister Oommen Chandy. His tributes are a reflection of his attachment with the party’s senior colleague who is no more.

The Times of India · Jul 18, 2023