The New Indian Express Kochi - January 22, 2025
The New Indian Express Kochi - January 22, 2025
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January 22, 2025
Top gun among 14 Maoists killed in Chhattisgarh
IN a big jolt to the outlawed CPI (Maoist), its Central Committee member Jayram Pratap Reddy alias Chalapathi and 13 senior cadre were killed in an exchange of fire with security forces along the Chhattisgarh-Odisha border, 160 km east of Raipur.
1 min
Alignment of TVM Metro Likely to be Fixed by Month-End
Kochi Metro Rail Ltd has already submitted multiple alignment suggestions, says its managing director Loknath Behera
2 mins
Farmers Reap Riches as Strawberry Farming Thrives With Farm Tourism
WITH the demand for local fruits rising during the winter tourist season, farmers in Vattavada are growing strawberries extensively on their farmlands and earning good money by reaching out to customers directly through farm tourism.
1 min
Maradu demolition sites suited for new construction: KCZMA
Amicus curiae will submit report to the SC on Wednesday; 4 apartment complexes were demolished on January 11 and 12 in 2020 for violating CRZ-2 norms
2 mins
Munambam residents oppose Waqf Board bid to complete mutation of land
THE Munambam residents, under the aegis of the Munambam Land Protection Council, on Tuesday alleged that a move is on to enable the Waqf Board to complete the mutation process of the land it has illegally registered.
1 min
Uniform holy mass: Mar Pamplany holds talks with priests
THINGS seem to be moving in a positive direction in Ernakulam-Angamaly Archeparchy as Vicar of Major Archbishop Mar Joseph Pamplany began talks with the 21 dissident priests on Tuesday.
1 min
Tax revenue goes up, central grants down
KERALA's tax revenue increased by 6.5% in 2023-24 from ₹90,228.84 crore in 2022-23 to ₹96,071.93 crore, showed the CAG's \"Accounts at a Glance\" tabled in the assembly on Tuesday.
1 min
Two Tiger Deaths in Achankovil Forest Division Raise Concern
RAISING concerns, two tiger deaths were reported in Kallar Range of Achankovil forest division in a month.
1 min
N M Vijayan's death: Police to interrogate Sudhakaran
THE Wayanad district Congress is grappling with a challenging situation as the probe into the suicide of former district Congress committee (DCC) treasurer, N M Vijayan, expands to include several prominent party leaders.
1 min
Resolution Passed Urging Centre to Withdraw Draft UGC Regulations 2025
The assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed a resolution urging the Centre to withdraw the draft UGC Regulations 2025 in the wake of concerns raised by state governments and academic experts and to come up with a new set of regulations only after taking into account the opinions evolved through detailed discussions with them.
1 min
RUCKUS IN ASSEMBLY OVER 'ABDUCTION' OF COUNCILLOR
THE assembly witnessed heated debates on Tuesday when the ruling and opposition fronts sparred over the incident in which a woman CPM councillor of Koothattukulam municipality was allegedly abducted by her party leaders.
1 min
Suspension for prisons DIG, jail superintendent
The government on Tuesday suspended Deputy Inspector General of Prisons (Central Zone) P Ajayakumar and Ernakulam District Jail Superintendent Raju Abraham, pending an inquiry following complaints that businessman Boby Chemmanur received special privileges while lodged at the district jail in Kakkanad, Kochi.
1 min
Prisons dept's grass route to fill jumbo bellies, own coffers
AFTER SERVING people through its jail kitchens, the department of prisons and correctional services is now looking to do something even grander: feeding jumbos.
1 min
Five ships to be dry-docked; travel woes of Dweep residents to worsen
THE ACUTE travel woes of hundreds of Lakshadweep islanders are set to worsen further as yet another ship will be taken out of service for dry-docking on February 2, leaving only a small vessel to connect Kochi with the islands.
2 mins
Considered Satheesan for youth meet due to his Bible knowledge, says Church
His name was discussed for Yuva Vedi as part of Maramon Convention featuring various speakers
2 mins
THREE BUDGET WISHES FOR INDIAN VARSITIES
Imagine a university managing to pay its faculty salary and covering its academic infrastructure operational expenses without having to rely on tuition fees.
3 mins
SC dismisses ED plea challenging bail to Bhujbal
In a partial relief to former Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and current NCP MLA Chhagan Bhujbal, the Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected the ED's plea challenging his bail in a money-laundering case.
1 min
Neutral expert backs India's position on Indus Water Treaty
IN a significant win for India in its dispute with Pakistan on Kishenganga and Ratle hydropower projects in J&K, a neutral expert has ruled in favour of New Delhi's position.
1 min
China says ready to work with India on border ties
Both nations working to normalise their relationship after standoffs
1 min
JPC on simultaneous polls to hold second meeting on January 31
THE second meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining bills on 'One Nation, One Election' (ONOE) will be held on January 31, according to the government.
1 min
Rising temp increases dengue cases, says study
A new study by the Pune-based Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) underscored that rising cases of dengue disease are directly linked to rising temperatures due to climate change.
2 mins
SC dismisses ED plea challenging bail to Bhujbal
UPHOLDING the Jharkhand High Court's judgement which quashed the FIR against lawmakers Nishikant Dubey and Manoj Tiwari, the Supreme Court on Tuesday said BJP MPs will not be prosecuted in connection with an FIR of Jharkhand police for allegedly forcing the Deoghar air traffic control to allow their aircraft to take off after sunset three years ago.
2 mins
Indigenous Push: ₹1.5K cr deal sealed to procure tanks for Army
THE Ministry of Defence (MoD) inked a deal on Tuesday to buy Bridge Laying Tanks (BLT) to add speed to the movement of armoured elements of the Indian Army.
1 min
Seize Husain's two paintings: Delhi court
A Delhi court ordered the seizure of two paintings by renowned artist M F Husain displayed at the Delhi Art Gallery following a complaint that they were offensive.
1 min
Raj Staff Selection Board comes out with new dress code for exam candidates
After metal zipper pants, now kurta-pyjama diktat
1 min
HC to hear Didi plea against life term to RG Kar accused
CHIEF Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday expressed dismay at the Sealdah court awarding jail till death to RG Kar rape-murder convict Sanjay Roy, insisting that the Aparajita Bill aimed at meting out capital punishment and harshest penalties for rape and sexual harassment must be the country's role model.
1 min
15 Conrad legislators come on board, Cong gains ground in Nagaland
A moribund Congress that rose like a phoenix in last year's Lok Sabha elections in Nagaland is steadily gaining popularity in the state.
1 min
After fire, norms changed at Kumbh
Revised steps include a fire station for every 800 sqm in tent area, response time 3 minutes
2 mins
Neeraj, Nadeem in Indo-Pak peace calendar
THE 13th Indo-Pak Peace Calendar, launched by Aaghaz-e-Dosti this year, features a poignant painting of Neeraj Chopra's mother embracing her son, alongside Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem.
2 mins
Prez Trump means business on day 1
PRESIDENT Donald Trump began erasing Joe Biden's legacy immediately after taking office as the nation's 47th president, pardoning nearly all of his supporters who rioted at the US Capitol on Jan 6, 2021, and issuing a blizzard of executive orders that signal his desire to remake American institutions.
1 min
Govt concludes sale of FSNL to Konoike
THE government has concluded the sale of FSNL, a wholly owned subsidiary of MSTC Ltd, to Konoike Transport, a Japanese logistics company, for ₹320 crore.
1 min
Indian Rupee closes 13 paise lower at 86.58 against Dollar
THE rupee pared initial gains and settled for the day lower by 13 paise to 86.58 against US dollar on Tuesday, tracking heavy sell-off in the domestic equity market and a recovery in the US dollar index.
1 min
South Indian Bank net profit up 12% in Q3
KERALA-based South Indian Bank had reported 12% growth in net income at ₹342 crore for the December quarter, compared to ₹305.4 crore booked in the year-ago period.
1 min
T-factor: Sensex tanks by 1,200 pts, ₹7L cr wiped out
INDIA'S equity markets fell sharply on Tuesday as investors turned cautious after the newly sworn-in US President, Donald Trump, slapped trade tariffs on goods entering from neighbouring countries.
1 min
Trump Energy Policy May Lead to Higher Oil Supplies From US
PETROLEUM Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that there is potential for increased US energy exports to India, following the Trump administration's plans to maximize oil and gas production.
1 min
Bring only financially viable firms to market: SEBI chief
SECURITIES and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch on Tuesday asked merchant bankers to bring only financially viable companies to the market, flagging multiple instances of \"pump and dump\" in the market in recent months.
1 min
JSW Group to Invest ₹3 Lakh Crore Across Critical Sectors in Maharashtra
BILLIONAIRE Sajjan Jindal-led JSW Group said on Tuesday that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Maharashtra to invest ₹3 lakh crore across critical sectors.
1 min
Maruti Suzuki to have complete EV ecosystem ready before new launch
THE country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) on Tuesday said it is committed to addressing key challenges associated with the Electric Vehicle (EV) ownership ahead of the launch of its first EV, the e Vitara, later this year.
1 min
Must-win ties for Real, PSG
Champions League giants Madrid and Ligue 1 champions will be hoping to get maximum points in order to avoid early Champions League exit. A look...
1 min
ISL: Chennaiyin hold Bagan
CHENNAIYIN FC held Mohun Bagan Super Giant to a 0-0 draw at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai in the Indian Super League on Tuesday.
1 min
SA20: Spinners shine as Royals win to go top
PAARL Royals' spinners produced another impressive show to propel the team to the top of the standings with a six-wicket win over Joburg Super Kings at the SA20 here.
1 min
WTT Star Contender in Chennai from March 25
THE city's ever expanding international sports scene is all set to add one more item to its roster with the inclusion of the WTT Star Contender 2025.
1 min
Chelsea Return to Top Four in EPL
CHELSEA overcame a howler from goalkeeper Robert Sanchez to beat relegation-threatened Wolves 3-1 on Monday, ending a five-game winless run to climb back into the Premier League's top four.
1 min
Returning Shami in focus at Eden
Making a comeback after 430 days, all eyes will be on the veteran pacer on Wednesday
2 mins
Ageless Djokovic Tames Alcaraz To Enter Semis
NOVAK Djokovic on Tuesday won a generational clash against Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open that he said was worthy of the final to close in on a record 25th Grand Slam title with Alexander Zverev next up in the last four.
1 min
Duhan keen on WHIL lessons
IT was a gloomy night at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi a year ago. Despite their grueling efforts, the Indian women's hockey team could not beat Japan in the third-place playoff match of the 2024 Women's FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers.
2 mins
City to Host Cat Show
FOR those who adore cats and can't resist a playful meow, the Feline Club of India (FCI) is hosting a cat show on February 2 at DD Retreat, Kathrikadavu.
1 min
A nostalgia-filled UP school reunion after five decades
While rummaging through a vintage trunk with posters, notices, and newspapers, an old photograph with frayed edges and mold patches caught the attention of 64-year-old Sajeev Kumar K G, a retired audit officer. It transported him to a sepia-tinted era.
2 mins
THE STRUGGLES, GRIT & RIDE OF A PARALYMPIAN
In her autobiography Bring It On, Deepa Malik, the first Indian woman paralympian to win a medal, takes readers through the journey she has had since childhood—the struggles and their overcoming
3 mins
Nutritious route to reduce inflammation
INFLAMMATION, a critical process for the body's defense and tissue repair, is an essential part of our immune system.
3 mins
All about night-time leg numbness
LEG numbness during the night is a common issue caused by nerve compression or reduced blood flow.
1 min
Tovino's first looks from L2: Empuraan and Narivetta unveiled
ON TUESDAY, as Tovino Thomas celebrated his birthday, the makers of L2: Empuraan and Narivetta unveiled the first looks of the actor from these films.
1 min
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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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