The New Indian Express Kochi - January 14, 2025

The New Indian Express Kochi - January 14, 2025

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January 14, 2025
Flowing Waters and Faith: 1.5 Cr Take Holy Dip
Early in the morning at the Kumbh, Vedic chants and Ram bhajans can be heard from every direction, as the faithful, towels on shoulders, make their way to the banks of the Ganga for a holy dip.
1 min
Will Keep Promise on J&K Statehood: Modi
Omar heaps praise on PM, thanks him for fair polls
1 min
Rupee sinks further, hits all-time low
THE rupee on Monday logged its steepest single-day decline of 58 paise (0.67%) in nearly two years, closing the session at a historic low of 86.62 to the dollar.
1 min
Minister P Rajeeve to flag off 'Metro Connect' e-feeder buses tomorrow
INDUSTRIES Minister P Rajeeve would flag off the 15 fully air-conditioned electric feeder buses of the Kochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMRL), which would provide the first and last-mile connectivity to Kochi Metro commuters.
1 min
Collector Reviews Arrangements for Makaravilakku
Pullumedu tragedy near Sabarimala on January 14, 2011. A total of 1,200 police personnel, including eight DySPs and 19 inspectors, have been assigned for security, he said.
1 min
Cusat conclave to be a landmark in state's higher edu sector: Min R Bindu
A PRELUDE to the International Education Conclave, being organised at Cusat on January 14 and 15, was held at the Rajagiri College of Business Studies, Kakkanad.
1 min
Uniform Mass: Temporary truce struck as priests call off agitation
Decision comes as Mar Pamplany says cops will be withdrawn from Bishop's House by Jan 20
1 min
'Support your 85-yr-old mom': Adalat issues three-day ultimatum to 4 sons
ELDERLY parents look forward to spending their remaining days in the comfort of family, surrounded by loving and caring children and dear ones. But, for an 85-year-old woman from Palakkad, life has been a heartbreaking struggle to secure the most basic need: protection and support from her four sons.
1 min
Honey trap: 3 women among 5 held
THE police have arrested a five-member gang, including three women, for allegedly honey trapping a person in Tripunithura last October.
1 min
Maharaja's alumni clash with mgmt over memorial
A DISPUTE HAS arisen between the Maharaja's College authorities and its alumni associations as they prepare to commemorate the third death anniversary of Professor M.K. Prasad.
1 min
T'Puram virology institute launches mobile testing unit to combat epidemics
THE INSTITUTE of Advanced Virology (IAV) in Thiruvananthapuram has come up with an advanced mobile testing unit which could prove to be vital in case of an epidemic outbreak.
1 min
In last 2 yrs, 24 cops sought nod to pursue their passion
HAT talent and policing rarely get along is an entrenched perception that refuses to go away despite the emergence of virtuosos like movie star Sathyan from among the ranks of the state force.
2 mins
Guesswork out, hard work in: MVD set to make learner's test tougher
To introduce negative-marking system and simulation-based hazard-perception test
2 mins
Seminars, discussions in run-up to CPM district conference from Jan 25
VARIOUS events, including seminars on development, man-animal conflicts, governance, sports tournaments, arts and cultural programmes, were held across the district in the run-up to the 3-day CPM Ernakulam district conference starting January 25.
1 min
Maradu municipality acts on encroachments
The Maradu municipality has issued a notice directing those who have encroached on land along the Kundannur-Chilavannur Road to vacate.
1 min
Devpt work at Ekm Junction, Town stations on schedule, says Railways
₹299.95 cr sanctioned for devpt of Ekm Junction station and ₹150.28 cr for Town station
1 min
Alleged move to shut down diesel loco shed triggers outburst
THE Ernakulam diesel loco shed, which was converted to an electric one for ₹75 lakh, is staring at the likelihood of shutting down.
1 min
Anvar May Have Signed Up For A Daredevil Gamble
Apology to Satheesan part of move to placate leader, facilitate his UDF entry Former Nilambur MLA doesn't miss opportunity to hurl parting shot at ruling LDF
3 mins
Nilambur strongman's suggestion to field V S Joy puts UDF in a spot
P V ANVAR's resignation from the MLA post has ignited debates regarding the Congress candidate for the upcoming by-election in the constituency.
2 mins
2 of 4 Girls Who Fell Into Peechi Reservoir Die
HOURS of anxious waiting and prayers of family and friends ended in heartbreak as two of the four girls who fell into Peechi Dam reservoir on Sunday died while under treatment at a private hospital in Thrissur on Monday.
1 min
KSRTC to Purchase 27 More Premium AC Buses
AFTER the success of its premium AC superfast services, the KSRTC has decided to purchase 27 more buses in the category.
1 min
Move to exhume man's body from 'samadhi' site put on hold for now
THE district administration on Monday decided to temporarily halt the digging of the 'samadhi' site in Neyyattinkara to exhume the body of a man, following strong opposition from his family and arguments between residents and religious groups.
1 min
UAE Spl Delegation to Attend Invest Kerala Global Summit
THE UAE will be sending a special delegation for the Invest Kerala Global Summit organised by the state government.
1 min
P'thitta girl sexual abuse: 42 arrested so far
29 more cases registered in four police stations in district; total 58 accused in case; 16 yet to be nabbed
2 mins
CLP in K'taka exposes rift between CM, DyCM camps
THE Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting convened by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah at a hotel here on Monday evening, to send out a message that there was no factionalism within the party, only exposed the differences between the CM's and DyCM DK Shivakumar's camps.
1 min
On Day 1 of Sankranti, rooster fights exceed transactions worth ₹300 cr
AS Sankranti festivities commenced across the State on Monday, rooster fight arenas came alive, with punters in areas such as Tadepalligudem placing bets as high as ₹1 crore per fight.
1 min
Karnataka HC dismisses plea by Jayalalithaa's kin claiming right over confiscated assets
THE Karnataka High Court on Monday dismissed an appeal filed by legal heirs of former Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa – J Deepak and J Deepa – claiming right over the confiscated valuables and properties seized in connection with the disproportionate assets case against her.
1 min
Another Keralite fighting for Russian army killed in Ukraine shell attack
WITHIN the space of six months, another Keralite who ended up fighting on the front-lines of the Russia-Ukraine war has lost his life. Binil Babu, 31, who belongs to Kuttanellur in Thrissur district, was killed in a Ukraine shell attack on the Russian army.
1 min
Budget Blueprint: Making MSMEs a Growth Engine
The transformation of India's micro, small and medium enterprises or MSMEs represents perhaps the most significant opportunity for achieving inclusive growth in this decade.
3 mins
Track 2 Can Make Way Where Track 1 Can't
Some analysts are saying Pakistan has re-entered Bangladesh for instigating action against India. The truth is they never fully left. India's quiet diplomacy is also not without action
4 mins
Open to feedback for improving edu system
2025 draft regulations widen credentials for selecting vice-chancellors, says UGC Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar
3 mins
Vaishnaw fact-checks Zuckerberg over India Lok Sabha poll remark
UNION Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday called out Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg, stating that his claim about the ruling party losing the 2024 polls in India post-Covid was \"factually incorrect\".
1 min
No reduction in LAC troop deployment: Chief
'Integrated Battle Groups likely this year'
2 mins
Centre set to map land along national highways to pave way for projects
THE ministry of road transport and highways will begin a comprehensive exercise to identify unutilised land parcels within and outside the right of way (RoW) along the national highways, officials said.
1 min
Indo-B'desh diplomatic row escalates over border tussle
Bone of contention
1 min
5 mn Indians now hold US visa, says Garcetti
THE outgoing United States ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, said on Monday that over 5 million Indians currently hold American visas, with visa issuances spiking by more than 60% since his appointment as his country's envoy here.
2 mins
'Kamala' performs rituals in Niranjani Akhara at Sangam
AMONG the thousands of foreigners at the Maha Kumbh that began on Monday at Prayagraj, one stood out. She was Laurene Powell Jobs, the widow of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs.
1 min
Guv assures action on Bihar question paper leak
BIHAR Governor Arif Mohammed Khan finally stepped into the Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) founder Prashant Kishor's fast-unto-death, which entered its 12th day on Monday.
1 min
Get ₹1L for 4 kids, Brahmin couples assured
MP Parshuram Welfare Board chief Vishnu Rajoria has urged Brahmin couples to have four children to save their community and Sanatan Dharma, for which he promised a reward of ₹1 lakh each.
1 min
53 Years After Statehood, Meghalaya Gets 1st University
MEGHALAYA got its first state-owned university on Monday, 53 years after attaining statehood.
1 min
After poll drubbing, Chavan may replace Patole in Maha Cong rejig
THE Congress central leadership has decided to replace party's Maharashtra president Nana Patole as part of an exercise to revive the party, which suffered a severe drubbing in the assembly elections, sources said.
1 min
Mom Electrocutes Man for Molesting Minor Daughter
A woman electrocuted a young man to death allegedly for molesting her minor daughter at Radhanagar in Jharkhand's Sahibganj district.
1 min
Prez-elect team screens loyalties of civil servants at WH
used for video games; Trump will have the final say as rules kick in only after 120 days
1 min
Falling rupee may increase consumer woes
Consumer durables, automobiles, travel and tourism could become more expensive in near term due to the impact
2 mins
Samsung leader in global mobile mkt, Apple 2nd
South Korean technology giant Samsung maintained its leadership in the global mobile market, capturing 19% of the market share in 2024.
1 min
Investors Poorer by ₹13 Lakh Cr as Market Collapses
The ongoing downturn in the equity market intensified on Monday, erasing ₹14 lakh crore in investor wealth.
1 min
JSW Cement gets Sebi nod for ₹4,000 crore IPO
JSW Cement has finally received the regulatory approval to float a ₹4,000 crore initial share sale plan.
1 min
HCL Q3 profit up 5.5% to ₹4,591 cr; revenue rises 5%
IT services major HCLTech on Monday met Street expectations and posted a 5.5% increase in its consolidated net profit at ₹4,591 crore compared to ₹4,350 crore in the year-ago period, mainly driven by its broad-based performance across business verticals.
2 mins
US ban on Russian oil may not have instant impact
THE recent sanctions imposed by the US on the Russian oil are unlikely to have an immediate or direct impact on India's oil supply.
1 min
Personal income taxes help direct tax collections rise 16% to ₹16.9L cr
NET direct tax collection in FY25 (till 12 January 2025) increased by 16% to ₹16.9 lakh crore, driven mainly by strong personal income tax (PIT) collection.
1 min
Fintech sector witnesses 33% fall in funding at $1.9 billion in 2024
Though the country's fintech ecosystem is considered one of the top three globally funded sectors in 2024, after the US and the UK, it managed to raise only $1.9 billion in 2024, which is a 33% drop compared to $2.8 billion secured in 2023 and a 66% decline from $5.6 billion raised in 2022, according to data shared by market intelligence platform Tracxn.
1 min
Pat in CT squad despite injury concerns
PAT Cummins was on Monday named captain of Australia for next month's Champions Trophy while fellow pacer Josh Hazlewood too was included in the squad despite lingering injury concerns surrounding both players.
1 min
Playing in India is a big part of my career: Brinkman
WITH phase 1 of the league stage of the Hockey India League in the books, it is no surprise that Kalinga Lancers' Thierry Brinkman is amongst the top goal scorers in the competition.
2 mins
Jamwal Outpunches Thapa at National Boxing Championship
HIMACHAL Pradesh's Abhinash Jamwal continued his sensational run as he defeated reigning welterweight champion Shiva Thapa in a thrilling semifinal clash at the men's National Boxing Championship here.
1 min
Renewed hope in home comfort
Seasoned pros Sindhu, Lakshya upbeat ahead of India Open challenge; chance for youngsters to gain ground
2 mins
Djokovic fights past teen to keep date with history
NOVAK Djokovic survived a scare in his quest for tennis history before joining Carlos Alcaraz and defending champion Jannik Sinner in the second round of the Australian Open on Monday.
1 min
Noah Lifts Kerala With Late Winner in ISL
NOAH Sadaoui scored a late goal as Kerala Blasters FC posted a thrilling 3-2 victory over Odisha FC in the Indian Super League here on Monday.
1 min
Inadequate sleep can affect immune system
Poor sleep can affect the functioning of our immune system, raise the risk of heart disease, diabetes and obesity, and can lead to chronic fatigue, reducing overall productivity and quality of life, says Dr Vineeth Mohan, consultant psychiatrist at Rajagiri Hospital Aluva, in an interview with Anna Jose.
2 mins
Cop, priest & teacher bring out unique Sanskrit film
IN a unique union of a policeman, teacher and a priest, a solo-actor Sanskrit film Ekaki has blossomed.
1 min
Experiencing Bob Dylan, in reverse
(The author is a technologist based in Silicon Valley who is gently mad about books)
2 mins
THE FOUR ACES
WHAT do you think makes the difference between people who fell in love and out of it and those remained in love despite what life threw at them?
1 min
Tovino's Narivetta wraps up filming
ON Monday, Tovino Thomas announced that his upcoming political drama Narivetta, directed by Ishq-fame Anuraj Manohar, has completed shooting.
1 min
Vetrimaaran and Dhanush Set to Team Up Once Again
VETRIMAARAN and Dhanush, known for their successful collaborations in Polladhavan, Aadukalam, Vada Chennai and Asuran, are set to reunite for a new film.
1 min
Netflix Announces Docu-Series on India-Pakistan Cricket Rivalry
NETFLIX'S docu-series, The Greatest Rivalry: India vs Pakistan will be released on the platform on February 7, the streamer announced on Monday.
1 min
The New Indian Express Kochi Newspaper Description:
Publisher: Express Network Private Limited
Category: Newspaper
Language: English
Frequency: Daily
Express Publications (Madurai) Private Limited is the flagship company of The New Indian Express Group and is publishing Newspapers and Periodicals in the States of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telengana, Karnataka, Kerala, Orissa and Union Territories of Puducherry, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Yanam and Lakshdweep. It brings out its publication of newspapers and periodicals from 33 Centres. It also has Marketing Offices in Kolkata, Mumbai and New Delhi. The Company's publications include English Dailies viz. The New Indian Express and The Morning Standard and Sunday editions The Sunday Express and The Sunday Standard . The Morning Standard and The Sunday Standard are published from New Delhi. The company also brings out Tamil daily Dinamani and Samakalika Malayalam Varika, a weekly magazine in Malayalam. The Company's publications are popular and command large readership.
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