The New Indian Express Shivamogga - February 17, 2025

The New Indian Express Shivamogga - February 17, 2025

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February 17, 2025
Unsettling calm at ground zero hours after deadly rush
SUNDAY morning brought an unsettling calm to New Delhi railway station, where just hours earlier a chaotic stampede had claimed 18 lives and left countless others shaken.
1 min
US Cancels $21 Million Grant to Promote Voter Turnout in India
The newly-created US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), headed by billionaire Elon Musk, said it has cancelled the previous administration's $21 million funding to support efforts to increase voter turnout in India.
1 min
Gowri brings Ganga to earth, in her backyard
UNABLE to afford a trip to Prayagraj for the Mahakumbh Mela, 57-year-old Gowri has done something unique. She has dug a 40-foot-deep well in her backyard, bringing \"Ganga\" to earth.
1 min
Man held for cheating KAS officer with fake CM's letter
A 46-year-old man was arrested for faking a chief minister's office letter and forging Siddaramaiah's signature to cheat a Karnataka Administrative Service (KAS) officer, who is posted as an assistant commissioner (AC) in the city and wanted a transfer.
1 min
Rangayana Invites Applications for Summer Camp
Rangayana has invited applications from theatre professionals to train children and direct plays at its Summer Camp 2025, scheduled for April.
1 min
Two held for robbery in D'gere dist
TWO people accused of robbing houses on the pretext of performing puja and solving their problems were arrested by the Davanagere district police on Sunday.
1 min
SPORTS FORUM 'PITCHES' FOR PACE BOWLING ACADEMY IN DAVANAGERE
KSCA Tumakuru zone commences construction of cricket stadium on six-acre plot in JH Patel Nagar
1 min
Steps Being Taken to Close Liquor Stores Within Vicinity of Schools: DDPI
AS per the directions of the Juvenile Justice Committee of the Karnataka High Court, the department of school education has issued a circular to all its education districts directing them to find any schools situated within the vicinity of liquor shops.
1 min
'Skywalk' a distant dream as DCC lacks funds for project
WITH just three days left for the completion of the present term of the Davanagere City Corporation, the demand for construction of the 'Skywalk' still remains a dream.
1 min
Be aware of NDA govt's anti-people policies, says Cong leader
NATIONAL Youth Congress Secretary Syed Khalid Ahmed has called on the people of the country to be aware of the anti-people policies of the BJP-led NDA government in power at the Centre and the stepmotherly attitude it is showing towards south Indian states.
1 min
Essay Competition Winners Honoured
The winners of the essay competition titled \"Is Family Politics Dangerous to Democracy and Development?\" organized by Swabhimani Balaga led by GB Vinaykumar were honored at a program held at the Sri Shivayogi Mandir in Jayadeva Circle by distributing prizes, mementos, and certificates to the winners.
1 min
Power outage in Shivamogga today
POWER supply will be disrupted in multiple areas of the city today due to scheduled maintenance work and the installation of new electric poles, according to a statement issued by MESCOM.
1 min
Karjol Proposes Chain of Cold Storage Facilities at Rs 10 Crore
Horticulture dept officials told to prepare detailed project report, submit proposals
1 min
Decision on BJP state chief by Feb 20: BYV
MLA BY Vijayendra on Sunday expressed confidence that he will continue as BJP state president and said the high command will likely take a decision on this by Thursday.
1 min
CM, DCM trying to make use of 'grace period' to get a hold over power
The coterie of ministers around Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is trying to prove that he is the numero uno both in the party and government, and wishes that he breaks the record of former chief minister late D Devaraj Urs of being the longest serving chief minister of Karnataka.
2 mins
Get ready for local body polls, DKS tells Congmen
DEPUTY Chief Minister and KPCC president D K Shivakumar urged party leaders and workers on Sunday to begin preparations for the local body elections in the state, including those for the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), as the polls could be announced at any time.
1 min
Shanthakumar airlifted to B'luru after spinal injury
FARMER leader Kuruburu Shanthakumar, who was seriously injured in a road accident near Patiala in Punjab, was airlifted to Bengaluru on Sunday for advanced treatment.
1 min
Tirumala to get a ₹12cr biogas plant, ops to begin in July
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is set to begin compressed biogas (CBG) production in Tirumala by August, using food waste generated by the Mathrusri Tarigonda Vengamamba Nithya Anna Prasadam Complex and other TTD-run establishments.
1 min
Tharoor acknowledges UDF govts' contributions
FACING backlash from his party for praising LDF-ruled Kerala, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Sunday stuck to his stance but attempted a balancing act by acknowledging the contributions of the previous Congress-led governments in the state's industrial sector.
1 min
Stalin Calls Blocking of Vikatan Site 'Undemocratic'
AMID complaints from readers regarding difficulty in accessing the website of Tamil magazine Vikatan for the second day on Sunday, Chief Minister M K Stalin and several other leaders condemned the alleged blocking of the website, and urged the union government to restore the access immediately.
1 min
TN parties united in opposing 3-language policy, slam Centre
Stalin accuses Pradhan of 'blackmail'
1 min
The United States Of Inequality
India's south is richer and better developed than its north. But incomes are unevenly spread in either half. Urban decay and misogyny are just as common in both
4 mins
Countering Modern Critiques of Classics
My thoughts have been very much with our epics this week and I would like to share my understanding of a few epic incidents that I feel have been wrongly critiqued in modern India.
3 mins
Rail Bhavan Gets Into Huddle
UNDER pressure from various quarters, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday held a series of meetings at the Rail Bhavan to take stock of the safety measures during heavy passenger rush.
2 mins
Oppn trains guns at Vaishnaw, holds him 'accountable'
THE Opposition demanded the resignation of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, holding him \"accountable\" for the horrific stampede.
1 min
We have no one to turn to. Ram bharose: Kin of missing
AFTER the stampede, the ordeal of the family members of the missing is far over. They expressed their helplessness, saying they had no other choice but to rely on 'Lord Ram' to locate their loved ones. They moved from one hospital to another, holding photographs of their missing relatives.
1 min
High Feb temp likely to hamper wheat yields
WITH above normal rising temperature in February, the fate of wheat crops in Northwest India looks uncertain. The rising temperature may shrivel wheat pods, impacting the quality and quantity of wheat production.
1 min
NMC distances from non-payment of stipend for undergrads by pvt colleges
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has washed off its hands on the issue of non-payment of stipends by 198 medical colleges and institutions to its undergraduate interns, postgraduate residents, and senior residents.
1 min
Nainital HC to hear 5 cases against UCC
IN a legal battle, five petitions have been filed against the recently implemented Uniform Civil Code (UCC), which came into effect on January 27.
1 min
2 Deportees Arrested for Murder in Patiala
TWO youths among the 117 Indian illegal immigrants deported from the US have been arrested by Punjab Police for their involvement in a murder case.
1 min
Meanwhile, India to Hand Over List of 10 Gangsters Hiding in US
Amid two rounds of deportations of Indians living illegally in the US by the Trump administration, Indian agencies are readying to hand over a list of 10 gangsters to the US security establishment.
1 min
ATS flags B'deshi terrorists entering J'khand for training
'Hatching anti-India terrorist conspiracies'
1 min
U'khand mulls revised land bill with strict norms ahead of Budget session
WITH the Uttarakhand Assembly's budget session set to begin on February 18, preparations are underway to present the revised land law bill on the floor of the house, with Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami personally overseeing the developments.
1 min
Manipur tribals look up to Centre for lasting peace
THE Arunachal Christian Forum (ACF), the apex organisation of various Christian denominations in the state, will spearhead the protest.
1 min
Red alert sounded as poachers on prowl in MP
AN organised gang of tiger poachers, which also includes women and children, could have poached 10-11 tigers in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh over the last three months.
2 mins
Rain in U.S. Kills Four
A partially submerged car, above, in Warren County and a kayaker, right, navigates floodwaters in rural Knox County.
1 min
Police arrest Pravind, ex-PM of Mauritius, for laundering
POLICE in Mauritius on Sunday arrested the island's former prime minister Pravind Jugnauth in a money-laundering probe and seized stacks of cash in raids on fellow suspects' homes, officials said.
1 min
Landslide at gold mine in Mali kills 42 persons
A gold mine collapsed in eastern Mali, killing dozens of people and injuring many more, according to Malian television and officials in the Kéniéba district where the accident occurred.
1 min
ISIS Lone Wolf Attacker Kills One to Death, Hurts Five Others in Austria
A 23-year-old man stabbed six passersby in southern Austria on Saturday in what police said was a random attack that left a 14-year-old dead and five others injured.
1 min
Kyiv calls US minerals deal colonial, refuses to sign deal
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he directed his ministers not to sign off on a proposed agreement to give the United States access to Ukraine's rare earth minerals because the document was too focused on US interests.
1 min
Rubio in Israel says Hamas must be eradicated, complicating shaky truce
US Secy of State begins his first tour of the Arab world where he is likely to face pushback
2 mins
India is becoming integral part of global supply chain
ELSPUN Living is India's leading manufacturer and exporter of home textile.
1 min
Repco Home Finance Q3 net profit up 7%
REPCO Home Finance has posted a 7% increase in its net profit for the December quarter at ₹107 crore compared to ₹99 crore in the year-ago period.
1 min
Equity Markets May Rebound This Week
Experts say that uncertainty surrounding Trump's economic policies, high valuations may impact the market in short-term
2 mins
How To Make Sense Of Value When Prices Fall
Whenever share prices fall, there is a feeling of despondency.
2 mins
DO YOU HAVE ENOUGH HEALTH INSURANCE?
Recently, I met someone who said he ended up paying ₹12 lakh out of pocket in spite of having Health (Mediclaim) Cover of ₹15 lakh.
2 mins
Hyderabad-based Pennar Industries eyes 6 key verticals for future growth
SIX key verticals -- hydraulics, pre-engineered buildings, body-in-white components, tubes, engineering services, and process equipment -- will drive growth of Pennar Industries for the next few years, says Vice-Chairman and Managing Director Aditya Rao.
1 min
Basilico finishes on top
FRANCESCO Di Basilico from Italy (55.45 m) and Martina Ayu Pratiwi from Indonesia (64.25 m) won the men's and women's titles respectively at the SDAT Asia Triathlon Cup 2025, held at the INS Adyar on Sunday.
1 min
Spinner Priya sizzles as Giants crush Warriorz
YOUNG spinner Priya Mishra starred with three key wickets as Gujarat Giants beat UP Warriorz by six wickets in the Women's Premier League match here on Sunday.
1 min
Waiting Game Continues for Wrestlers Off the Mat
With participation at Ranking Series uncertain, selected grapplers yet to get appointment to meet sports minister to resolve matter
2 mins
FIH Pro League: Men's hockey team wins while women lose close match
The Indian men's hockey team made a brilliant comeback to down Spain 2-0 in a return leg match of the FIH Pro League here on Sunday.
1 min
Shami works on lengths with Morkel
A focussed Mohammed Shami spent considerable time with bowling coach Morne Morkel as a full-strength Indian team started its training in earnest ahead of its Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh at the picturesque ICC Academy practice ground here on Sunday.
2 mins
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