The New Indian Express Kochi - April 10, 2025
The New Indian Express Kochi - April 10, 2025
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April 10, 2025
Dry day curbs to be relaxed, but conditions apply
MAKING clear its intention to boost tourism, especially MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibition) tourism, the Kerala government has decided to relax the restriction on serving liquor on dry days, but with conditions.
1 min
Kochi Metro zooms ahead on gender inclusive track; women make up half the loco pilot force
AS the daughter of an autorickshaw driver, it's a special calling to be a loco pilot, says Gopika Santosh.
2 mins
Still on 'Picnic': Trend-defying classic hits 50
Starring Prem Nazir, the 1975 film went on to collect ₹16 lakh across the state, becoming a surprise box-office hit
2 mins
Teacher's legal fight 'fuels' consumer panel ruling on access to public loo
WHAT CAN a woman do if someone denies her access to a public toilet?
2 mins
Man sets fire to former partner's house, held
The Perumbavoor police on Wednesday arrested a man who set his former live-in partner's house on fire in Iringole.
1 min
Corp rejects resolution to increase ASHA workers' honorarium
THE Kochi Corporation council on Wednesday rejected a resolution moved by the UDF councillors to increase the honorarium of ASHA workers.
1 min
From abandonment to hope: Infant finds new name and circle of care
WITH dedicated care and support, the state government and Ernakulam General Hospital have given a new lease of life to an abandoned newborn.
1 min
Comrades reminisce early days of camaraderie
THE NEWLY-ELECTED CPM general secretary M A Baby visited senior party leader G Sudhakaran at his residence in Alappuzha on Wednesday.
1 min
CM non-committal on demands, asks ASHAs to protest against Centre
Certain people are baying for my blood, but my blood is not easily drawn, says CM
1 min
It's Not Waqf, Say Descendants Of Land Donor In Munambam
Sait's grandchildren say character of property that of a trust, should be returned to the family
1 min
TN to continue legal fight seeking NEET exemption
THE meeting of the legislature parties in the Tamil Nadu assembly on Wednesday unanimously decided that the state would continue its legal battle to get an exemption from the National Eligibility-cum Entrance Test (NEET).
1 min
Man fatally hit by lorry while trying to rescue cat
A 41-YEAR-OLD man died after being hit by a lorry while trying to rescue a cat stranded on the road at Kalathode near Mannuthy late on Tuesday night.
1 min
The Bay at the Heart of Indo-Pacific Strategy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Thailand for the BIMSTEC summit holds profound significance, reinforcing two fundamental tenets of India's foreign policy—Neighbourhood First and Act East.
3 mins
When Violence Is Built Into Logic Of Policy
In social triage, the logic of numbers and idea of efficiency become more dominant in defining progress than death and displacement. We need to reinvent ethics for this age
4 mins
SC raps govt on health scheme for accident victims
The Supreme Court on Wednesday slammed the Centre for not complying with its order and delaying formulating a scheme for cashless medical treatment to motor accident victims.
1 min
Cabinet nod to rail and road projects worth over ₹4.8K cr
THE Union cabinet on Wednesday approved two key transport infrastructure projects, including one for doubling the Tirupati-Pakala-Katpadi single railway line (104 km) in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu and another relating to the construction of a six-lane access-controlled Zirakpur bypass with a length of 19.2 km in Punjab and Haryana on \"hybrid annuity mode\".
1 min
CCS Okays ₹63K Crore Deal to Buy 26 Rafale Marine Jets for Navy
INDIA will buy 26 Rafale Marine (M) fighters—the marine variant—from France. The Cabinet Committee on Security has cleared the deal worth around ₹63,000 crore. The aircraft will strengthen the country's maritime air combat capability.
1 min
Landlocked reciprocal? India ends trans-shipment facility for B'desh
INDIA on Wednesday revoked a trans-shipment facility that allowed Bangladesh to export cargo to third countries via Indian land customs stations.
2 mins
Tharoor invokes Malayalam poet on secularism
SETTING the tone on Day 2 of the Congress party's national convention in Ahmedabad, senior party leader Shashi Tharoor reflected on the party's showing in recent polls — while it doubled its strength in the Lok Sabha in 2024, its performance in state elections remained a concern.
1 min
Waqf Act to be challenged in SC, says Omar
UNDER fire from Kashmir-based Opposition parties for \"staging drama in the Assembly to prevent a debate on the Waqf (Amendment) Act\", Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said the National Conference (NC) will challenge the law in the Supreme Court.
1 min
HC Asks Soren to Form Panel on Parasnath Hill, Seeks Report
The Jharkhand High Court on Wednesday directed the state government to form a committee comprising members of the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), state government representatives, and the petitioner to visit the site and submit a report on its condition.
1 min
Manjhi's granddaughter shot dead by husband over 'extra-marital affair'
UNION minister and HAM patron Jitan Ram Manjhi's granddaughter was shot dead allegedly by her husband in Bihar's Gaya district, police said on Wednesday.
1 min
China Fight Gets Bigger as US Raises Tariff to 125%
Trump slams Beijing's 'lack of respect' after it retaliated with 84% duty
1 min
UK and India finalise 90% of free trade agreement
THE UK and India have agreed on 90% of their free trade deal, with hopes of finalising it this year, The Guardian reported.
1 min
Rare 10-carat blue diamond shines at UAE exhibition
A rare blue diamond valued at $20 million went on pre-auction display on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi, capital of the oil-rich United Arab Emirates.
1 min
124 killed as roof of nightclub collapses in Dominican Republic
THE death toll in the collapse of the roof of a packed nightclub in the Dominican Republic has increased to 124, emergency services said on Wednesday.
1 min
Cochin Shipyard Plans Mega Ship-Building Cluster
PUBLIC sector shipbuilder Cochin Shipyard is in talks with global majors to develop Kochi into a major shipbuilding and repair cluster, which is expected to bring huge investment and generate employment for a few thousands.
2 mins
Reserve Bank issues draft regulation for gold loans
THE Reserve Bank on Wednesday issued draft regulation for loan against gold ornaments as collateral.
1 min
Sebi to bring disclosure norms for top executives
CAPITAL market regulator Sebi has set up a high-level committee to draft a framework on disclosure norms for its top management and other senior executives.
1 min
Rice conjures magic as Arsenal shock Real in opening leg of quarters
DECLAN Rice put Arsenal on the brink of reaching the Champions League semifinals by curling home two free kicks that Real Madrid's most famous \"galacticos\" would have been proud of.
1 min
World Boxing forms panel to run affairs of sport in country
In a big development, the World Boxing (WB) has formed an interim committee with Boxing Federation of India (BFI) president in it.
3 mins
Sindhu wins to advance; Lakshya out
DOUBLE Olympic medallist PV Sindhu made a winning start to the Badminton Asia Championships with a win over Ester Nurumi Wardoyo of Indonesia in the women's singles while Lakshya Sen made an early exit here on Wednesday.
1 min
On a roll: Titans maintain winning touch
GUJARAT Titans are on quite the roll at the moment.
1 min
Commemorating the legacy of V K Pavithran
V K Pavithran began his public service as the secretary of the Interfaith Marriage Organisation, established in 1946 in Kochi.
1 min
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Publisher: Express Network Private Limited
Category: Newspaper
Language: English
Frequency: Daily
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