X takes down four posts by leaders of BJP, AAP, YSR Congress, TDP on Election Commission of India order

April 17, 2024 12:10 am | Updated 12:44 am IST - NEW DELHI Social media platform X (formerly Twitter), released a letter by the Election Commission of India (EC) ordering a takedown of four posts on the platform by political leaders in the YSR Congress Party, the Telugu Desam Party, …...Read More

Election Commission of India orders takedown of X posts by leaders of BJP, AAP, YSR Congress, TDP

April 17, 2024 12:10 am | Updated 12:13 am IST - NEW DELHI Social media platform X (formerly Twitter), released a letter by the Election Commission of India (EC) ordering a takedown of four posts on the platform by political leaders in the YSR Congress Party, the Telugu Desam Party, …...Read More

Assisted employment programme launched for Maithree’s young adults

April 17, 2024 12:05 am | Updated 12:05 am IST - CHENNAI An assisted employment programme for Maithree’s 100 young adults with intellectual and development disabilities was launched here on Tuesday. The programme is being supported by CaratLane, which will provide a tapering grant on a monthly basis for five …...Read More

35 sovereigns of gold stolen from house at Kazhakuttam

April 16, 2024 11:55 pm | Updated 11:55 pm IST - Thiruvananthapuram A major burglary was reported from Kazhakuttam on Tuesday after assailants targeted a vacant house, broke into it and stole valuable jewellery. Around 35 sovereigns of gold is reported to be stolen. Shyamlal, the owner of the house, …...Read More

Info panel irked over Tangedco not providing crucial data under RTI Act

April 16, 2024 11:53 pm | Updated 11:53 pm IST - CHENNAI Irked over the inordinate delay in providing information requested by a petitioner under the Right to Information Act, 2005, the Tamil Nadu Information Commission has called for the explanation from Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (Tangedco) Ltd …...Read More

Vadakara Lok Sabha poll campaign marred by cyberattack, bogus voting charges

April 16, 2024 11:50 pm | Updated 11:50 pm IST - Kozhikode Allegations of cyberattacks and apprehensions about bogus voting have marred campaigning in the Vadakara Lok Sabha constituency where two sitting MLAs, K.K. Shailaja of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)]-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) and Shafi Parambil …...Read More

Micro observers to monitor vulnerable polling booths in Villupuram

April 16, 2024 11:49 pm | Updated 11:49 pm IST - VILLUPURAM Micro observers will be deployed in 67 polling booths in Villupuram district, which have been identified as vulnerable and critical on poll day. According to a press note, these booths have been identified as critical and vulnerable based …...Read More

In Bastar’s poll ring, it’s a survivor versus a newbie

April 16, 2024 11:47 pm | Updated 11:47 pm IST - JAGDALPUR In life, and in politics, Kawasi Lakhma is a survivor. In his public meetings, the 70-year-old Congress candidate from the Bastar Lok Sabha constituency, and a six-time MLA from the Konta Assembly segment, reminds his audience about his …...Read More

Public told to be on guard against fraudsters impersonating as law enforcement officials

April 16, 2024 11:47 pm | Updated 11:47 pm IST - KOCHI The Kochi City police have issued an advisory asking the public to be on the guard against fraudsters impersonating as officers of law enforcement agencies and getting in contact with people asking for money in the guise of …...Read More

Human-wildlife conflicts emerge as talking point in key constituencies

April 16, 2024 11:46 pm | Updated 11:46 pm IST - KOCHI Elections are not fought on political issues alone in Kerala this time. The marauding wildlife population and its conflicts with humans have added a new dimension to the political discourse in the State. Barring a few southern districts, …...Read More