The Latest Breaking News from Uma Thomas

900 medical coding staff terminated abruptly at Kerala offices of US healthcare firm; government steps in

Hundreds of medical coders in Kochi and Kozhikode faced abrupt termination from a US-based healthcare firm, sparking outrage. Employees reported being forced out without notice, prompting intervention from Kerala's Labour Department and local MLA Uma Thomas. The company has agreed to discuss compensation and has put further terminations on hold…

The Economic Times · Jul 3

Lok Sabha polls | In Kerala, online slander campaigns dominate poll narratives as UDF, LDF square off

Use of cyberspace for bullying and harassing public figures, including women politicians contesting the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, appeared to dominate the campaign narrative in Kerala

The Hindu · Apr 17, 2024

Congress threatens protest against alleged govt. apathy in resolving water shortage in Ernakulam

Congress threatens protest against Kerala government's inaction on Ernakulam's water crisis, highlighting failed projects and lack of supply.

The Hindu · Mar 30, 2024

Taking the pulse of Puthuppally

Chandy Oommen's emphatic victory in the Puthuppally Assembly by-election was due to a strong wave of sympathy, Congress' unity, and voter dissatisfaction with the ruling LDF. The BJP's poor performance and the CPI(M)'s allegations of vote transfer to the Congress were also factors. The INDIA alliance's future in Kerala is…

The Hindu · Sep 11, 2023

Congress fires starting gun in race for Puthuppally by naming Chandy Oommen as UDF candidate

Congress announces Chandy Oommen as candidate for Puthuppally bypoll. Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan casts it as referendum on Pinarayi government Congress hopes to repeat Thrikkakara success.

The Hindu · Aug 8, 2023

Congress might attempt Thrikkakara tack in Puthuppally

UDF likely to repeat Thrikkakara strategy in Puthupally by-poll. Congress keen to field Chandy Oommen, BJP a potential spoiler. Kinship politics, religious divides, dynastic politics to be tested.

The Hindu · Jul 23, 2023

Legislator writes to KMRL seeking Water Metro terminals

Uma Thomas, MLA, has asked Kochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMRL) to set up Water Metro terminals at Chalikkavattom Arattukadavu and Thuthiyoor and said these two boat jetties, located along the Water Metro route to Kakkanad, can be developed effectively.

The Hindu · Jun 19, 2023

Uma Thomas takes oath as MLA

She says she will continue development works left unfinished by her husband

The Hindu · Jun 15, 2022

Thrikkakara bypoll: Uma Thomas received CPM votes too, says VD Satheesan

KOCHI: A day after UDF candidate Uma Thomas won by a record margin in the Thrikkakara bypoll, opposition leader V D Satheeshan said she received votes from all parties, including CPM. "The victory will give a fresh impetus to the UDF," he said on Saturday.

The Times of India · Jun 5, 2022

Uma Thomas | Out of the shadows

Wife of a late Congress leader secured a huge victory in Kerala byelection 

The Hindu · Jun 4, 2022