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Kerala Set to Finalise Action Plan for Ban on Plastics at Hill Getaways

The New Indian Express Kochi

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July 20, 2025

In an effort to implement the High Court's directive to draw up an action plan to curb plastic pollution in ecologically fragile hilly destinations, the Haritha Kerala Mission (HKM) has called for the setting up of green corridors and facilitation centres across 16 local bodies.

- SHAINU MOHAN @T'Puram

It has recommended adoption of the 'Nilgiri model,' which laid emphasis on water kiosks to curb the use of plastic bottles.

According to official sources, the chief secretary will chair a crucial meeting on July 22 to finalise the action plan.

The HC order called for a total ban on the sale and use of single-use plastics—including bottles under five litres, disposable plates, cups, straws, and cutlery—at ten hill stations with high footfall. The state government is planning to impose the ban in 16 grama panchayats where the tourist destinations are located.

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The New Indian Express Kochi

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'United' MahaYuti to contest BMC polls

WITH the Thackeray cousins, Uddhav and Raj, reportedly warming up to each other and hints of a possible alliance in the upcoming BMC elections, the BJP is disinclined to go solo and favours the MahaYuti constituents contesting together to avoid splitting Hindutva and pro-government votes.

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October 23, 2025

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Rain puts a dampener on NZ’s best laid plans

IN the last week or so, New Zealand captain Sophie Devine was seen playing with a mosquito bat in the dressing room at the RS Premadasa Stadium in Colombo and a sparkler, a type of firecracker, during Deepavali celebrations here in the city. But not so much with the bat.

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October 23, 2025

The New Indian Express Kochi

The New Indian Express Kochi

A tribute: Naroditsky touch in chess lessons

FOR over two weeks in Singapore at the World Championships last November and December, GM Daniel Naroditsky had inadvertently become my eyes and ears.

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1 mins

October 23, 2025

The New Indian Express Kochi

Talks with govt constructive: Leh team

IN the first sign of a thaw, leaders of Ladakh, where four people died in police firing during the recent pro-statehood protests, met with officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday for subcommittee level talks.

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October 23, 2025

The New Indian Express Kochi

PSG score seven, Barca hit six on a goal-filled night

PARIS Saint-Germain scored seven, Barcelona hit six and Erling Haaland struck his 24th goal of the season on an actionpacked night in the Champions League.

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October 23, 2025

The New Indian Express Kochi

6 lakh Amazon jobs on the line as robots step in

HUMAN VS MACHINE

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October 23, 2025

The New Indian Express Kochi

The New Indian Express Kochi

Asia Cup to be handed over in official ceremony: Naqvi

REFUSING to budge from his previous stance, Mohsin Naqvi, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman and also president of Asian Cricket Council (ACC), reiterated that the Asia Cup will be personally handed to the victorious Indian team by him in his capacity as the head of the continental cricket board.

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1 mins

October 23, 2025

The New Indian Express Kochi

EC initiates talks with states for nationwide SIR rollout

THE Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday began a two-day meeting with Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) from all the states and the Union Territories (UTs) to review preparations for the nationwide Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

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October 23, 2025

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Rural women's participation in workforce high

25 Bhairav Light Combat Battalions likely to get ready within six months

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October 23, 2025

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