The New Indian Express Kollam - January 15, 2025

The New Indian Express Kollam - January 15, 2025

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January 15, 2025
Maha Kumbh: Akhadas Get Right of Way to Sangam
The day of the first Shahi Snan of Maha Kumbh, 2025, was, like always, primarily the day of the akhadas.
1 min
House panel to summon Meta over Zuckerberg election claims
Will seek an apology from the social media giant for 'factually incorrect' statements
1 min
Make India climate-smart, predict quakes better: PM
PM Narendra Modi called on the scientists on Tuesday to focus on innovating early-warning systems for earthquakes and launched initiatives to make India \"climate-smart\".
1 min
Protest Against SilverLine Rail Project Survey Completes 1,000 Days
The protest that began against the survey for the SilverLine semi-high-speed rail corridor project (K-Rail) in Kerala at Madappally in Changanassery and spread across the state against the government's attempt to suppress it through police action completed 1,000 days.
1 min
Waterbird survey in Cherthala taluk reports decline in bird numbers
A RECENT waterbird survey conducted in the Cherthala taluk of Alappuzha recorded 12,463 birds across 94 species.
1 min
DB College Presents Kathir Library to Tribal Village
JOINING hands with the Kathir project of the Kerala State Forest Development Agency, the Devaswom Board College in Thalayolaparamp presented a 'Kathir' library to Adichilthotti tribal village under Malayattoor Forest Division.
1 min
At Pullumedu, Thousands Witness Makarajyothi
7,245 devotees gathered on the hill top to witness the auspicious light
1 min
People Are True Masters In Citizen-Centric Governance
AGRICULTURE Minister P Prasad said that people are the true masters in a citizen-centric governance.
1 min
Tvm airport records 18.5% passenger growth in '24
OVER 49 lakh passengers used the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in 2024, according to data released by the airport authorities.
1 min
2 RPF officers booked for taking bribe
THE Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau has registered cases against two Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel for allegedly taking a bribe from a West Bengal native, who was arrested for illegal possession of railway tickets.
1 min
Sewage-contaminated water flows through taps, residents in a bind
Multiple sections of pipeline running through sewers broken, requires full replacement: KWA
1 min
Solar stoves to be installed in 250 anganwadis under 'Anganjyothi'
IN A bid to improve working conditions for cooks at anganwadis and achieve zero carbon emissions, solar-powered smokeless stoves will be installed in 250 anganwadis across the district under the Anganjyothi project.
1 min
UDF remains non-committal on Anvar's entry bid
A DAY after P V Anvar made clear his intentions to associate with the UDF, the opposition front remains non-committal.
1 min
Army Day fete: Weapons display at Kanakakunnu turns crowd puller
HUNDREDS of people gathered at Kanakakunnu on Tuesday to witness the weapons display organised by the Pangode Military Station in connection with the Army Day celebrations.
1 min
Will Transform State Into Int'l Hub Of Higher Edu: CM
Inaugurates International Conclave on Next-gen Higher Education at Cusat • Says state committed to transforming itself into people-centric knowledge society
2 mins
Sexual assault of teen: 44 arrested in four days
FOUR days after the shocking revelation of a teen Dalit girl, who was sexually abused by over five dozen people over the past five years, police have recorded the arrest of 44 accused out of a total of 58 names the survivor stated.
1 min
Boby still in jail; didn't get bail order, say authorities
EVEN as a large crowd gathered outside the Ernakulam District Jail in Kakkanad, businessman Boby Chemmanur, who was granted bail by the High Court around 4 pm, failed to secure release from the jail on Tuesday.
1 min
Body shaming unacceptable, says HC while granting bail to Boby Chemmanur
THE Kerala High Court on Tuesday granted bail to businessman Boby Chemmanur who was arrested in a sexual harassment case filed against him by a Malayalam actor.
2 mins
Harivarasanam, the lullaby of the Lord
FOR THE past five decades, the Sabarimala hill shrine has been closing by playing the song Harivarasanam through loud speakers.
1 min
Conflict Over Waste Management Puts Pig Farmers in a Spot
Tussle Between Kerala and TN Leads to Arrests & Increased Checks
2 mins
Dam-Building Spree Is A Zero-Sum Game
It has been widely reported that China has approved the construction of the world's largest hydropower dam in Tibet on the Yarlung Tsangpo river.
3 mins
The Changing Skies Of Our Weather Office
As it turns 150, the India Meteorological Department can look back at a legacy of continuous evolution. In the future, it needs to grow its observation network and sharpen its city forecasts
4 mins
MHA approves 1,000 additional CRPF jawans for VIP security wing
GUARDING BIGWIGS The VIP Security Wing is a specialised branch of the CRPF assigned to provide security to prominent individuals
1 min
A witness to history: 47 years of Congress' rise and fall
SAME time, same chill in the air. Delhi is witnessing a 'historic reoccurrence' of sorts on Wednesday; the Congress is moving to its new headquarters - Indira Gandhi Bhawan on Kotla Road.
2 mins
Haryana khap panchayats to back farmers' stir
AS the farmers' protests continue without any immediate resolution, particularly in the Punjab and Haryana border areas, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan has stepped in to prevent the agitation from spreading to other states.
2 mins
Draft regulation 2025 designed to prioritise merit: UGC chief
UNIVERSITY Grants Commission (UGC) Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar has said the new draft regulation on recruiting assistant professors and vice-chancellors is designed to uphold merit and strengthen the governance of universities.
1 min
Send back Indians duped into fighting war, Russia told
NEW DELHI on Tuesday reiterated its demand that Russia should send back the Indian nationals who were duped into serving in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
1 min
End terror network in PoK: Rajnath
Says terror camps running in areas adjacent to border, warns Pak against 'nefarious designs'
2 mins
Maha Kumbh may generate ₹2-₹4L cr in 46-day-long mela
The biggest congregation of humanity at the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj may also rake in mind-boggling revenues, even contributing one percent to the national GDP.
3 mins
Biren, Manipur Guv Meet Top Army Official
EASTERN Army Commander Lt Gen Ram Chander Tiwari on Tuesday separately briefed Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and CM N Biren Singh about the prevailing security situation in the ethnic violence-hit state.
1 min
Fraud in Maiyan scheme: Aid for 8 going to 1 woman
MORE fraudulent cases in Maiyan Samman Yojana, Hement Soren government's flagship scheme for women, have come to light, and computer operators were found to be behind the irregularities.
1 min
Disintegrated urn of journo found close to crematorium
IN a shocking incident, the urn holding the ashes of the slain journalist Mukesh Chandrakar was found shattered and scattered on the ground, approximately fifty metres away from the cremation ground in Bijapur district, about 400 km south of Raipur.
1 min
Cutting-edge tech in Uttarakhand local body elections, AI set to make campaign debut
MANY candidates contesting local body elections in Uttarakhand, scheduled for January 23, are harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) to elevate their campaigns with data-driven insights.
1 min
On Makar Sankranti in Gujarat, Shah lays foundation for police infra projects
HOME Minister Amit Shah celebrated the festival of Makar Sankranti with residents of the Shantiniketan society in Ahmedabad's Memnagar area on Tuesday.
1 min
S Korean Prez No-Show on Impeachment Trial Day 1
SOUTH Korea's Constitutional Court opened the impeachment trial of President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday over his failed martial law bid, but adjourned the first hearing after the suspended leader didn't show up.
1 min
LA faces new danger as perilous winds ramp up
HOT, powerful winds Tuesday threatened to rekindle and whip up major fires that have devastated the hills and suburbs of Los Angeles, killing at least 24 people and changing the face of America's second biggest city forever.
1 min
Qatar Says Gaza Truce Talks in 'Final Stages'
Qatar, Egypt & US have stepped up ceasefire efforts to enable release of hostages held in Gaza since Hamas' Oct 7, 2023 attack on Israel
1 min
NBFC's auto loan growth to fall to 16% in FY25
The moderating growth momentum and the bank funding curbs will slow down growth of non-banks' vehicle finance to 15-16% this fiscal and the next to touch ₹9.4 lakh crore by March 2026.
1 min
India Cuts Coal Imports by 3.1% on Rise in Output
The country's coal imports fell by 3.1% to 149.39 million tonnes (MT) during April-December 2024 compared to 154.17 MT during the same period last year.
1 min
IT hardware PLI scheme generated output worth ₹10,015 cr
THE production linked incentive (PLI) scheme for IT Hardware and its 2.0 version have collectively generated a total production value of ₹10,014.72 crore as of December 2024.
1 min
Brands Ride the Spiritual Tide at Maha Kumbh
Reports estimate brands will spend ₹1,800-₹2,000 cr on ads during the event
1 min
PSU Bank Stocks Surge 20% Amid Speculation Over Stake Sale
PUBLIC sector bank stocks were in high demand in the final hour of trading on Tuesday amid speculations of stake sale by the central government.
1 min
Demographic shift to slow down India growth: Report
A McKinsey report on demographics has warned that India has only 33 years, a little over one generation, until it is as 'old' as advanced economies are today.
1 min
Family feud between Baba Kalyani, sister for Hikal stake escalates
THE family feud between the Pune-based Kalyani group led by Baba Kalyani and his sister Sugandha Hiremath who controls a majority in Hikal has taken a murky turn.
1 min
BSNL Call Drop Issue to Be Fixed by Feb
STATE-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is working aggressively to resolve call drops, call mute issues, and other calling-related problems on its network.
1 min
ED Challenges Unitech Promoters' Bail in Money Laundering Case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has approached the Delhi High Court, contesting the bail granted to former Unitech promoters in a money laundering case.
1 min
January transfer window is teasing some big moves involving United, City & PSG
THE January transfer window is open and big names could be on the move, from Marcus Rashford to Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
2 mins
1st-round exit for Bopanna and Barrientos
BRAZILIAN teenager Joao Fonseca stunned ninth seed Andrey Rublev in a major Australian Open shock on Tuesday as racquet-smashing 2024 finalist Daniil Medvedev narrowly avoided the same fate.
2 mins
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