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Time of India
29-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Digital library initiative launched in all high schools of Vypeen constituency
Kochi: Speaker A N Shamseer stated that the digital library initiative introduced in all high schools of the Vypeen constituency was highly commendable. He was speaking after inaugurating the digital libraries across all high schools in Vypeen at an event held at St Mary's High School in Pallippuram, on Tuesday. He also emphasised the need to implement the initiative in all schools across all constituencies. "Students must use this system diligently. This is a crucial period in their character formation. They should read and learn with focus, avoiding negative influences prevalent in society," he said. "If we can help children develop a good character now, that will stay with them for life," he added. The speaker also stressed the need to include the Constitution as part of curriculum alongside academic subjects. "Every Indian citizen has the right to choose, practise and propagate any religion. Unfortunately, we are witnessing situations where these rights are being questioned. At a time when mythology is being used to overshadow science, we must nurture rational thinking and critical reasoning in our children," he noted. According to Vypeen MLA K N Unnikrishnan, it was the first time in Kerala that all high schools within a single constituency have been equipped with digital libraries. "The e-libraries offer a wide range of books from the works of renowned senior authors to writings by emerging young writers. They are also designed to greatly benefit aspirants preparing for competitive exams like NEET, JEE among others," said Unnikrishnan.
New Indian Express
30-06-2025
- Health
- New Indian Express
Two-day Kerala Cancer Conclave 2025 concludes
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Kerala Cancer Conclave 2025, organised by the Association of Medical and Pediatric Oncologists of Kerala (AMPOK), concluded in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday. The two-day event brought together over 200 experts from India and abroad for a series of high-impact discussions on pressing issues in oncology. The conclave featured eight key sessions addressing the growing cancer burden in the state, with a focus on emerging trends, future strategies, and barriers to optimal care. Topics included the role and misuse of media in cancer control, challenges in access and affordability, pharmaceutical industry practices, and policy-making for effective cancer management. Sessions also explored strengthening the cancer research ecosystem and the transformative potential of genomics and precision medicine. One of the highlights of the event was the release of a cancer opinion survey, which offered valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities in cancer treatment in Kerala, drawing on statistical data from local cancer patients. The event was inaugurated by Speaker A N Shamseer. Dr Suresh H Advani, considered as the father of cancer treatment in India, was the chief guest. Artist B D Dethan performed a live painting during the inaugural ceremony.
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Speaker to open Kerala Cancer Conclave 2025
Thiruvananthapuram: Speaker A N Shamseer will inaugurate a two-day Kerala Cancer Conclave 2025, aimed at exploring new challenges and possibilities in cancer treatment, on Saturday in the state capital. Dr Suresh H Advani, widely regarded as the father of cancer treatment in India, will be the chief guest on the occasion. Organised under the leadership of the Association of Medical and Pediatric Oncologists of Kerala, the conclave will see participation from over 200 cancer treatment experts from within and outside the country. The event will feature discussions across seven key sessions on critical topics related to cancer care. As part of the conclave, a cancer opinion survey will also be released. The conclave will analyse the challenges and opportunities in cancer treatment in the state. Key discussion topics include 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. The Kerala Cancer Conclave 2025 will also feature a live painting by renowned painter B D Duttan. The painting is being organised as part of cancer awareness.
New Indian Express
25-06-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Old rivals meet, recall tales of golden days at assembly reunion in Kerala
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: As senior leaders started walking into the Sankaranarayanan Thampi Hall of the assembly, ex-MLA PC George shook hands with Speaker A N Shamseer and had a light conversation with CPM leader P K Sreemathy. Politics took a back seat when politicians met their contemporaries to make way for a delightful event, the 'Peythozhiyunna Ormakal' programme in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday. Over 146 ex-MLAs participated in the event that honoured them, along with other MLAs who completed 25 years in the assembly, former assembly secretaries, senior journalists and retired employees of the assembly. Inaugurating the function, Shamseer said that the ceremony is similar to alumni meetings held on campuses, drawing parallels between the legislative assembly and a university. 'Even though the MLAs have heated debates inside the assembly hall, we do not have any issue with each other outside. That is the beauty of democracy,' the Speaker hailed the democratic values followed by politicians in Kerala. Mentioning that the state assembly has a rich legacy on its own, he also added that a Kerala model can be considered not just in health and education sectors, but also in the effective organisation of assembly sessions. 'It is indeed a delight to see the senior leaders who have worked alongside us,' senior Congress leader Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan told TNIE. Stating that many of them have made risky moves and made sharp decisions at the right time, he mentioned that he respectfully admires these leaders. 'I was also part of the 24-hour-long assembly session in which K R Gowri Amma passed the Anti-corruption Bill,' ex-minister J Mercykutty Amma told TNIE, as she walked down memory lane. Relatively a fresher, Congress' Chandy Oommen too expressed his happiness of seeing seasoned politicians who worked as his father's contemporaries to shape Kerala.
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Need to study rising incidents of sudden cardiac arrest among youth: A N Shamseer
Kochi: There is a need to study the rising incidents of sudden cardiac arrest among the youth, said assembly speaker A N Shamseer at a function held at Medical Trust Hospital on Friday. "Youth between the ages of 20 and 40 are increasingly succumbing to sudden cardiac arrests, often collapsing without prior symptoms. This trend has particularly intensified in the post-Covid era," Shamseer said. "It is crucial to investigate whether this is a consequence of long-term effects of Covid-19 or driven by other factors. A thorough and serious scientific study must be initiated," he added. Highlighting Kerala's unique public-private healthcare model, he noted that the involvement of private institutions was essential in undertaking such critical research. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
