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The Hindu
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Independence Day marked with patriotic fervour in Thiruvananthapuram
The State capital witnessed spirited celebrations for the 79th Independence Day as various government institutions marked the occasion with patriotic fervour and ceremonial events on Friday. Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar hoisted the national flag at the Kerala Raj Bhavan. The students of Cotton Hill LP School rendered patriotic songs on the occasion. The Governor later hosted the customary 'At Home' programme at the Raj Bhavan. The Legislative Assembly also celebrated the occasion in a grand manner. Speaker A.N. Shamseer hoisted the national flag and received a Guard of Honour from the Watch and Ward wing. Students of Holy Angels' School presented a band performance. Later, tributes were paid to national leaders with floral offerings and garlanding of statues of Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, B.R. Ambedkar and K.R. Narayanan within the Assembly premises. Additional Director General of Police S. Sreejith led the observance at the State Police Headquarters by paying homage at the Dheera Smrithi Bhoomi memorial by placing a wreath, followed by an inspection of the Guard of Honour. He then hoisted the national flag and addressed the gathering. The Thiruvananthapuram division of Southern Railway celebrated Independence Day at the Divisional Railway Office in Thycaud. Divisional Railway Manager Divyakant Chandrakar hoisted the national flag and received salute at a ceremonial Railway Protection Force parade. The parade included women platoons and volunteers from the St. John Ambulance Brigade. Divisional Security Commissioner Muhammed Haniff also attended the event. Additional District Magistrate Vineeth T.K. hoisted the national flag at the Thiruvananthapuram Collectorate. In his Independence Day message, he highlighted drug addiction as one of the major challenges facing the younger generation. He urged the youth to stay away from substance abuse to build a drug-free India. Students from Peroorkada Government GHSS and Student Police Cadets presented salute on the occasion.
The Hindu
04-08-2025
- Automotive
- The Hindu
Khadi Onam Mela kicks off in Kannur
The district-level Khadi Onam Mela opened in Kannur with a focus on attracting younger generations through modern designs and products. Inaugurating the event on Monday (August 4), Assembly Speaker A.N. Shamseer said the new Khadi line is tailored to suit the tastes of Gen Z and Gen Alpha. The mela has been organised by the Kerala Khadi Village Industries Board and Khadi institutions. Commending the Board's efforts to stay relevant, Mr. Shamseer highlighted its initiative to produce professional attire—such as coats for doctors, nurses, and lawyers—in Khadi, along with accessories like sling bags. A new Khadi sling bag was launched during the event. Presiding over the function held at Kannur Khadi Grama Saubhagya, Khadi Board Vice-Chairman P. Jayarajan described Khadi as 'a movement of the poor' and urged every household to buy at least one Khadi product. Kannur Corporation Mayor Muslih Madathil launched the new product range, while district panchayat president K.K. Ratnakumar inaugurated the gift coupon distribution. The mela features silk and cotton sarees, bed sheets, mundus, and cane products, with a 30% government discount. For every purchase worth ₹1,000, one gift coupon will be given. Prizes include a Tata Tiago EV car as the first prize, Bajaj EV scooters (one for each district) as the second prize, and 50 gift vouchers as the third prize. Winners will be selected through a draw on October 7. Weekly draws will also be held in the district, with gift vouchers worth ₹3,000.
The Hindu
31-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Construction of Thalassery sea bridge, skywalk to begin in October
Work on the much-anticipated sea bridge and elevated walkway, aimed at giving Thalassery tourism an international facelift, will commence in October. Speaker A.N. Shamseer, who inspected the site with officials, described the project as a major milestone in tourism development in the town. The ₹31-crore project, funded by the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) and executed by the Kerala Irrigation Infrastructure Development Corporation, will be built entirely with stainless steel, ensuring durability for over a century. Jindal Stainless is the project consultant. Besides, ₹7 crore has been earmarked under the Nava Kerala Assembly initiative for beautification works from Centenary Park to Sea View Park. The project is expected to be completed within a year. The blueprint for the elevated walkway project was reviewed at a meeting chaired by the Speaker. Municipal chairperson K.M. Jamunarani, vice chairman M.V. Jayarajan, councillors, senior officials, and project representatives were present.
The Hindu
28-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Opposition to Zumba dance unacceptable, says Kerala Speaker
The opposition to Zumba dance will not be accepted by children or the general public, Speaker A.N. Shamseer has said. Inaugurating the MLA Merit Award-2025 in Alappuzha on Saturday, Mr. Shamseer called those opposing Zumba ignorant. 'Islam is a highly progressive religion. It is a few orthodox scholars, cloaked in the attire of Islam, who are voicing opposition. We should not give in to their demands. I will stand firmly behind Education Minister V. Sivankutty on the matter,' the Speaker said. He said that Zumba was being practised by people of all genders. 'Those who criticise Zumba by claiming that participants wear revealing clothes are truly narrow-minded. The government should not succumb to the pressure of such individuals,' Mr. Shamseer said.
The Hindu
27-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Kerala Cancer Conclave from Saturday
The Kerala Cancer Conclave 2025, organised by the Association of Medical and Paediatric Oncologists of Kerala, will begin here on Saturday. The two-day event, which aims at exploring new challenges and innovative approaches to cancer care and treatment, will be inaugurated by Speaker A.N. Shamseer. Suresh H. Advani, widely regarded as the father of cancer treatment in India, will be the chief guest on the occasion. Other notable speakers at the inaugural session include M.R. Rajagopal, founder-chairman of Pallium India; Chandrabhas Narayana, Director of Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology; C.S. Pramesh, director of Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai; B. Satheesan, Director, Malabar Cancer Centre; and Binu Kunnath, president of the Kerala Chapter of Catholic Hospitals of India; among others. Over 200 cancer treatment experts from within and outside the country are participating in the event. The two-day event will feature discussions across seven key sessions on critical topics related to cancer care. The conclave will analyse the challenges and opportunities in cancer treatment in Kerala based on the statistical data of cancer patients. The role and misuse of media in cancer control activities, necessary changes in the use of medications in cancer treatment, accessibility of cancer care, availability of insurance facilities, the need for research and further studies in the field and the role of genomics and precision medicine in cancer care will be the main topics of discussion. A live painting session by artist B.D. Dathan, as part of cancer awareness creation, will be one of the main events on the sidelines.
