Uma Thomas

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
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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.
The Hindu
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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
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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
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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
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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…
The Hindu
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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
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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
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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
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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
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