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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

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

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.

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Pipe-laying to Kinfra park halted following protest by Congress MLAs

Kinfra water supply project halted due to protests by Congress MLAs, activists; Kinfra's pipe-laying efforts disrupted.

The Hindu

MLA flays hike in power tariff

Uma Thomas, MLA, says hiked power charge in Kerala comes after the big-budget Keraleeyam celebrations, and it will make life harder for those already struggling with rising prices of essential commodities.

The Hindu

Police deny handling Vinayakan with kid gloves even as support pours in for actor

Police arrested actor Vinayakan on Tues. for creating ruckus at Ernakulam North station. MLA Uma Thomas accused police of being soft-handed. Vinayakan had asked for identity of woman who visited his apartment. Police said he was under influence of alcohol & slapped him with two serious charges entailing 3 yrs…

The Hindu

Kerala to constitute commission for senior citizens, says Minister for Social Justice R. Bindu

Kerala plans to set up a commission for senior citizens to address their welfare issues. Minister of Higher Education and Social Justice R. Bindu inaugurated a function to distribute certificates to those who completed the Naipunya Nagaram programme, which imparts hi-tech skills to the elderly. Several programmes are being implemented…

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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

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

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

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

Uma Thomas takes oath as MLA

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

The Hindu

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

Uma Thomas | Out of the shadows

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

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UDF raises the roof celebrating Uma’s victory

Excitement goes out of control at one point as workers breach police barricade near counting centre

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CPI(M) evaluates poor showing in Thrikkakara

Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president K. Sudhakaran said the Thrikkakara "trend" marked a turning point in the UDF's fortunes in Kerala.

The Times of India

Kerala: Thrikkakara byelection verdict today

KOCHI: The suspense over who will win Thrikkakara assembly seat will end on Friday. With the counting of votes set to begin at 8am, leaders of both LDF and UDF, the major contestants, have aired hopes of winning Thrikkakara this time.

The Hindu

Thrikkakara bypoll | Brisk start to voting as 8% cast their votes in the initial hour

Eight candidates are in the fray but the fight is mainly among the three key fronts being represented by Uma Thomas, Jo Joseph, and A. N. Radhakrishnan

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Astute politics, also a personal touch

KOCHI: It's miserably wet weather early in the morning and the IMD has forecast rain through the day but Uma Thomas is all fired up. She and her entourage head for the colonies in the constituency and Uma is determined to meet as many voters there in person as possible.…

The Hindu

Congress expels K. V. Thomas

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BJP names A. N. Radhakrishnan as a candidate for Thrikkakara Assembly by-election

Radhakrishnan will oppose Dr. Jo Joseph, the Left Democratic Front (LDF) candidate, and Uma Thomas of the United Democratic Front

The Hindu

Uma launches poll campaign from Thomas’s house

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Key news developments in Kerala on May 4, Wednesday

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Uma Thomas UDF candidate for Thrikkakara bypoll

KPCC presents a united face even as formidable hurdles lie ahead

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