The New Indian Express Kottayam - January 19, 2025

The New Indian Express Kottayam - January 19, 2025

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January 19, 2025
SHUTTLER COMPLAINS OF SMOG, BIRD-DROPPINGS
POLLUTION and lack of hygiene—two most infamous issues reared their heads during India Open badminton here on Saturday.
1 min
Rape-murder accused in RG Kar case guilty: Court
Quantum of sentence on Monday; victim's family seek further probe
1 min
Was 25 mins away from jaws of death, says Hasina
A voice note from former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, detailing how she and her sister Rehana narrowly escaped death when they fled the country last August, has been shared online by her party, Awami League.
1 min
Sixty hours on, Saif attack suspect held in C'garh rly station
IN a breakthrough that came after more than two days, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) detained a suspect in connection with the knife attack on Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan.
1 min
PG student files harassment complaint against HoD of Kottayam MCH
A MEDICAL postgraduate student at the Department of Forensic Medicine at Government Medical College Hospital in Kottayam has raised allegations of mental harassment against the head of the department.
1 min
Govt Completed 100 Bridges in 3.5yrs: Minister
THE government had set a goal of constructing 100 bridges within five years when it came to power, but completed that goal within three and a half years, said Public Works and Tourism Minister P A Muhamed Riyas.
1 min
45-yr-old dies after inhaling carbon monoxide inside parked car
A 45-year-old man died and his friend suffered serious health problems after breathing carbon monoxide while they were consuming liquor inside a parked car at Poochakkal near Cherthala later on Friday evening.
1 min
Human-wildlife conflict: Govt identifies 9 local bodies 'highly critical'
IN AN effort to effectively deal with incidents of human-wildlife conflicts, the forest department has identified nine local bodies which are highly critical.
1 min
Vembanad Lake cleaning drive: Over 11,000 kg of plastic waste collected
MORE than 11,000 kg of plastic waste was collected from the Vembanad Lake and its tributaries in the mega-cleaning campaign arranged by the district administration in association with local self-government institutions and voluntary organisations.
1 min
Mentally ill who are a threat to selves & others liable for police action: Experts
IN THE wake of the Chendamangalam murder in which a 27-year-old killed three of his neighbours, experts point to the wrong perception that police cannot initiate any action against people with psychiatric issues.
2 mins
Unaided schools must adhere to govt academic calendar, says Sivankutty
The government will direct unaided schools following the state syllabus to strictly adhere to the common academic calendar followed in government and aided schools, General Education Minister V Sivankutty told TNIE.
1 min
Joint inspection of roads will be held every month: K C Venugopal
A high-level meeting was convened following recurrent accidents on NH from Ochira to Aroor
1 min
Pathinettukalabham' held at Sabarimala
‘PATHINETTUKALABHAM’, the customary kalabhabhishekam on the 18th day of the annual Makaravilakku season, was performed at the Lord Ayyappa temple here on Saturday.
1 min
Shiv Sena state unit founder chief quits outfit
SHIV Sena Kerala unit's founder chief M S Bhuvanachandran has left the organisation.
1 min
Govt issues order granting primary permission for Palakkad IMFL plant
THE state government has issued an order giving primary permission to Oasis Commercial Private Limited to establish a unit at Kanjikode in Palakkad to produce extra neutral alcohol and other liquor products.
1 min
We didn't attack or abduct Kala Raju
THE LDF has 13 councillors while the UDF has 11 members. An independent councillor also extended support to the UDF.
1 min
Sharon Raj murder case: Prosecution seeks death penalty for Greeshma
Defence argues against capital punishment as evidence circumstantial; sentencing tomorrow
1 min
A CULTURAL MAP DRAWN WITH RICE
INDIA observes Sankranti as a mid-winter harvest festival, symbolising new beginnings. It marks the transition of the Sun into makara rashi or Capricorn, and the beginning of Uttarayanam, when the Sun shines more on the northern hemisphere. It's a prayer of thanks to our star.
3 mins
Trump's MAGA Meets Modi's Vishwaguru
HE hemispheres of global politics are divided by a guild of alliances that are a salmagundi of nationalist interests.
4 mins
From Vigyan To Gyan
E speaks in staccato. Sounds silly and sublime at the same time. And breaks into an impromptu jig. The first week of Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, already visited by over 70 million, saw this unlikely head-turner, Abhey Singh, 34, now a media star as the 'IITian Baba'.
2 mins
Panel to look into agri price crashes, hike in farm income
Amid farmers' protests, the Centre is planning to appoint an experts' committee that will examine traders' manipulations behind agriculture produce price crashes.
1 min
Cong to reclaim bungalow 7 at Jantar Mantar Road
THE Congress may soon initiate 'systematic' and 'serious' efforts to take over properties belonging to the party before its split in 1969, including the erstwhile head office at bungalow number 7 on Jantar Mantar Road.
1 min
Property rights will help end rural poverty: Modi
PM distributes over 65 lakh property cards under SVAMITVA scheme
1 min
Jaishankar: Trump in power may have major impact on global order
'A time of opportunity'
1 min
India, US Seal Agreement to Collaborate on Cybercrime Investigations
Implementation
1 min
Lalu Passes RJD Baton to Tejashwi Ahead of Election
RJD chief Lalu Prasad on Saturday gave power to party leader Tejashwi Yadav, equivalent to what he possessed as his son is vying for the post of chief minister.
1 min
Ghora mandi: David on sale, asking price ₹21 cr
IT was a jaw-dropping moment for equestrian enthusiasts and breeders when they witnessed 42-month-old David, one of the tallest horses and a direct descendant of Raj Hans stallion, at the recently concluded \"Ghora-Mandi,\" part of the Maghi Mela in Muktsar.
2 mins
J&K Mysterious Deaths: Shah Orders Probe
AS the health and medical experts have failed to ascertain the cause of 16 mysterious deaths in Budhal village of Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district in 45 days, Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday ordered constitution of an inter-ministerial team led by MHA to visit the affected village to ascertain causes of deaths.
1 min
Action against officials for Maiyan Samman Yojana irregularities in Jharkhand
IN a crackdown on irregularities in Maiyan Samman Yojana, the Hemant Soren government's flagship scheme for women, IDs of three computer operators in Jharkhand's Garhwa have been cancelled.
1 min
Cong committed to caste census across India: Rahul
Says ready to suffer political loss, calls Bihar caste survey 'fake'
1 min
B'desh river embankment raises flood alarm in Tripura
THE construction of a 'permanent' river embankment by Bangladesh at zero point along its border with India has set the alarm bells ringing in Tripura.
1 min
CBI court convicts IG, 7 other cops in custodial death case in Himachal
A special CBI court here on Saturday convicted the Himachal Pradesh inspector general of police and seven other policemen in the custodial death of an accused in the gang rape and murder of a 16-year-old girl in Himachal Pradesh's Kotkhai in 2017.
1 min
Women Power in Maha Kumbh, 1K to Get Diksha on Jan 29 Amrit Snan
IN addition to meeting the rare celestial alignment leading to Pushya Nakshtra, after a period of 144 years, the Maha Kumbh is poised to be historical in more than one way.
1 min
Two hard-line judges shot dead in rare attack on Iranian judiciary
A man fatally shot two prominent hard-line judges in Iran's capital Tehran on Saturday, officials said, both of whom allegedly took part in the mass execution of dissidents in the late 1980s.
1 min
TikTok to 'go dark' in US today as SC upholds bans
TIKTOK said it will have to 'go dark' this weekend unless the outgoing Biden administration assures the company it won't enforce a shutdown of the popular app after the Supreme Court on Friday unanimously upheld the federal law banning the app unless it's sold by its China-based parent company.
1 min
Deal to take effect at 6.30 GMT today
Negotiations were on until minutes before formal announcement of the deal by Qatar PM
2 mins
Deal to take effect at 6.30 GMT today
THE ceasefire between Hamas and Israel will go into effect in less than 24 hours, Qatar's foreign ministry said on Saturday.
1 min
Ramaswamy Plans to Run for Ohio Guv's Post
INDIAN American entrepreneur-turned-politician Vivek Ramaswamy plans to run for Ohio governor, multiple media reports said Friday.
1 min
What's The Perfect Work-Wife Balance?
If nothing else, the chairman of L&T's inappropriate, 90-hour-work-week comments have been a huge relief from corporate boredom.
4 mins
VinFast enters India with three e-SUVs, BYD to expand presence
VINFAST on Saturday announced its first electric vehicles (EVs) for the Indian market at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025.
1 min
Kotak Bank profit up 10% at ₹4,701 cr
KOTAK MAHINDRA BANK on Saturday reported a 10.22% increase in consolidated net profit to ₹4,701 crore for the third quarter of FY25.
1 min
Indusind Bank CFO Gobind Jain resigns
GOBIND JAIN, chief financial officer of the private sector lender Indusind Bank, has put in his paper \"to pursue other professional opportunities,\" the bank said in an exchange filing on Saturday.
1 min
RBL Bank Q3 net profit declines 86% to ₹32.63 crore
RBL Bank on Saturday reported an 86% year-on-year decline in its net profit to ₹32.63 crore in the third quarter of financial year 2025.
1 min
Hyundai, TVS to make 3W, micro 4W for Indian mkt
Hyundai to offer design, engg, tech; TVS to do mfg, marketing
1 min
HIL: Hyderabad ends Dragons' winning streak
HYDERABAD Toofans delivered a commanding performance to defeat league leaders Tamil Nadu Dragons 4-0 in the Hockey India League at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi on Saturday.
1 min
Local Help To Success
With Indian singles shuttlers struggling, badminton officials are looking inwards for local coaches to spark revival. Anmol Gurung tries to find out BAI's plan...
4 mins
Rohit's ultimate test as India rely on all-rounders for CT
Focus on Bumrah fitness for the next month as Siraj not picked for the global event; selectors' four spinners and three seamers template for Dubai games
3 mins
Happy couple Svitolina-Monfils win; Swiatek dominates
DEFENDING champion Jannik Sinner raced to victory at the Australian Open on Saturday to sweep into the last 16 as Iga Swiatek demolished Emma Raducanu.
1 min
Karnataka win fifth Vijay Hazare title
DHRUV Shorey's third consecutive century and Karun Nair's sensational season ended in a heartbreak as Mayank Agarwal-led Karnataka won their fifth Vijay Hazare Trophy title in Baroda on Saturday.
1 min
The Untangled Weaver
Rajeshwari Karthik collaborates with weaver clusters to revive traditional textiles
2 mins
Philosopher of Light and Metal
Much of abstract minimalism might appear distinctly industrial, even impersonal. Yet, the spiritual beauty in Rana Begum's art is hard to miss
1 min
Not 15 Hours a Day, Rather a Six-hour Work Day will Help the Nation
ACUTE ANGLE
3 mins
Coexisting with Wild Animals is Possible
It felt like anything could have happened on that dark night.
1 min
Hanging with the Irish by the Sea
Home to Europe's largest stalactite, Doolin Cave on Ireland's west coast was discovered by accident before becoming a tourist magnet
1 min
Sankara's Farewell to Mother
Guided by love and duty, Adi Sankara returns to Kalady, fulfills his mother's last wishes and begins a timeless legacy
3 mins
A Clarion Call Amidst the Clamour of War
The narrative tells you about the roles played by Iran, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United States of America in this crisis
1 min
Colour, Comfort, Cashmere
The core of the new collaboration between Pantone and designer Jyotika Jhalani is harmony
1 min
Surreal Salvador Comes to Town
The interiors of a new restaurant in Bengaluru is an eccentric interpretation of the outlier artist's chaotic genius
1 min
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