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The Hindu
09-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Amid India-Pakistan tensions, LDF government puts off anniversary celebrations in six districts
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday announced the postponement of the LDF government's fourth anniversary celebration in six districts, citing ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan. Speaking while inauguraiting the LDF rally in Kannur, the Chief Minister said the decision was taken in light of the Cabinet's view that it would be inappropriate to hold celebrations at a time when the country is confronting a serious threat to its security and unity. 'The country is standing united against terrorism and there is a strong sentiment that terrorist must be dealt with firmly,' the Chief Minister said, adding that Pakistan's support for such groups has also become evident. ' At this moment, we must set aside differences and stand together to defend our sovereignty,' he said. While the 'Ente Kerala' campaign will continue solely as an exhibition and information sharing platform, all associated art and cultural programmes have been cancelled. Morning meetings and LDF rallies scheduled in the six districts have also been deferred. Revised plans for the anniversary events will be announced later, he added.
The Hindu
30-04-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
KSUM expo showcases the State's startup ecosystem
The pavilion of Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) at the Ente Keralam' expo, celebrating the fourth anniversary of the LDF, at Vazhathope Government Vocational Higher Secondary School Ground in Idukki brought to viewers vivid images of the transformative impact of technologies, including artificial intelligence, in day-to-day life. According to officials, the show also featured the strength of the State's startup ecosystem in technologies like artificial intelligence, robotics, and machine learning, resulting in a wide range of innovative products and solutions. Officials said that ' Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Common People' is the theme of the KSUM pavilion. The show has been planned for seven days in all 14 districts as part of the Ente Kerala exhibition from April 21 to May 24. The event at Idukki will conclude on May 5. KSUM CEO Anoop Ambika said the KSUM pavilion provides visitors with insight into the transformative impact of the technologies and how well Kerala-based startups have leveraged them to come up with a wide range of products and solutions that impact their lives. A range of innovative products and solutions is on display in the KSUM stall, featuring technologies such as artificial intelligence, augmented reality/virtual reality, 3D printing, drones, robotics, and the Internet of Things (IoT). The expo also showcases products such as video production through voice, hailing taxis by using voice, analysis of new generation words, AR/VR goggles, a robot dog called Dogbot, a robot that takes classes for children, a mini boat, an IoT system that helps farming and gardening, AI caricaturing and a facial recognition system. Water Resources Minister Roshy Augustine inaugurated the 'Ente Keralam' expo on Tuesday. The expo will conclude on May 5.
