The New Indian Express Tiruchy - December 26, 2024
The New Indian Express Tiruchy - December 26, 2024
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December 26, 2024
Canadian Colleges Under ED Scanner
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is probing the alleged role of some Canadian colleges as well as Indian entities in a money laundering case linked to the trafficking of Indians into the US through the Canada border, officials said.
1 min
Taliban vows to hit back after Pakistani strikes kill 46 in Af
AFGHAN Taliban on Wednesday said 46 people were killed in Pakistani airstrikes in Barmal in eastern Afghanistan and vowed to retaliate.
1 min
Students and faculty blame security lapses, lack of V-C for crime
THE alleged rape of a student inside Anna University has left staff and students questioning the security measures on the campus.
1 min
Paradise Lost Forever
56 people, including 28 children, lost their lives when the waves engulfed the small island of MGR Thittu
1 min
The disaster (tsunami) taught me to be empathetic to travails of people'
56 people, including 28 children, lost their lives when the waves engulfed the small island of MGR Thittu
4 mins
PIL seeks gender affirmative care procedure protocol
THE Madras HC has ordered notice to the union and the state governments on a petition praying for directions to the authorities to formulate and implement protocols for gender affirmative care procedures to ensure ethical practices are adopted by doctors dealing with trans persons.
1 min
After Mettur bunker collapse, experts want safety review of thermal plants
IN the wake of the recent bunker collapse at Mettur Thermal Power Station (MTPS), which claimed the lives of two workers, experts have urged the Tamil Nadu Power Generation Corporation Limited (TNPGCL) to conduct a thorough review of all thermal power plants in the state.
1 min
TN govt drops mandatory insurance for jallikattu
FOLLOWING stiff opposition from jallikattu organisers to the mandatory provision of offering insurance coverage for spectators and bull tamers, fixed at ₹5 lakh per person and capped at ₹1 crore per event, the government has decided to instead accept a bank guarantee of ₹20 lakh in lieu of the insurance coverage.
1 min
Girl Touches Iron Pole, Dies Of Electrocution
A girl was electrocuted to death after she touched an iron pole outside her house at Ettarai in the district on Monday.
1 min
Uphold Periyar's ideals, CPM tells Dravidian parties on Venmani anniv
THE CPM on Wednesday demanded that Dravidian parties implement Periyarist principles in governance, alleging a rise in atrocities despite the latter's history of a 50-year rule in the state.
1 min
Lawyers Bat For Basic Amenities At Spl NIA Court
LAWYERS attending proceedings in the special court for bomb blast cases, designated as special court for NIA cases, in Poonamallee near Chennai are hassled over the poor amenities for lawyers, accused and witnesses in the court complex and accessibility issues there.
1 min
PMK leaders are misleading Vanniyars, says SS Sivasankar
TRANSPORT Minister SS Sivasankar accused PMK leaders of misleading the Vanniyar community by aligning with the BJP, which has stalled the national population census, and urging the state government to conduct a caste-based census despite its lack of legal validity.
1 min
CM Lauds Ex-PM Vajpayee on His Secular Credentials
GOVERNOR RN Ravi and Chief Minister MK Stalin paid heartfelt tributes to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his centenary birth anniversary on Wednesday, acknowledging his remarkable contributions to the nation.
1 min
Illegal parking exacerbating Tiruchy's traffic woes
THE choked traffic flow in four of the city's thoroughfares is exacerbated by neither the many commercial establishments dotting the stretches nor the corporation offering dedicated parking spaces, complain vehicle users, pedestrians and residents alike, demanding favourable action.
1 min
Rid water channel of encroachments in three months, collector told
THE Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court recently directed the Thanjavur collector and the water resources department (WRD) officials to take steps to clear encroachments in water channels at Neduvakottai village in Orathanadu taluk of Thanjavur district within three months.
1 min
128 kg ganja bound for Lanka seized from car in Thanjavur, four arrested
A total of 128 kg of ganja smuggled from Kerala allegedly for onward shipment to Sri Lanka was seized from a car off the Thanjavur-Pattukkottai road in Thanjavur on Wednesday.
1 min
Litterateur MT Vasudevan Nair dies at 91 in Kozhikode
Padma Bhushan awardee was hospitalised over respiratory issues
1 min
Three children among seven injured in stray dog attack
A total of seven people, including three children, came under attack from a stray dog at Thuraiyur in the district on Tuesday.
1 min
20-Year-Old Held for 'Abducting' Class 12 Girl
A 20-year-old man from Karambakudi in the district was arrested on Wednesday under the POCSO Act for allegedly abducting a 17-year-old girl.
1 min
Biting Nails While Bidding Time on Biden
The last acts of the Biden administration aimed at Russian oil may affect India too. They can constrain the thriving India-Russia ties once Donald Trump takes office
4 mins
2 Decades On: Strides in Warning Systems
In the realm of disaster management, India stands tall as a global leader, thanks to its state-of-the-art Tsunami Early Warning System (TEWS) established in the wake of the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami that crashed ashore two decades ago to this day.
3 mins
Naidu flags Andhra issues during meeting with Modi
ANDHRA Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday called Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the capital to discuss issues related to the state.
1 min
Bright spot as zero malaria cases in 122 districts across country in '23, says Centre
INDIA is taking steady strides towards a malaria-free nation with as many as 122 districts reporting zero malaria cases in 2023, according to Union Health Ministry officials on Wednesday.
1 min
Arunish Chawla named new revenue secretary
In a major bureaucratic reshuffle, the Centre on Wednesday appointed Vineet Joshi, chief secretary of ethnic violence-hit Manipur, as the higher education secretary and senior IAS officer Arunish Chawala as the revenue secretary, according to a statement from the government.
1 min
Committed to Viksit Bharat goal
NDA allies back the two bills the government introduced for holding simultaneous elections
2 mins
Arms purchase up, yet Army faces barrel crunch
AT the time when the Indian Army is modernising its offensive capabilities, specifically in the Artillery and the Armoured Regiments, a Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) audit exercise has reported \"shortfall of barrels and breech mechanisms ranging from 30-100 per cent of the production capacity\" during 2015-22. A delay in the supply of ammunition has also been noticed.
2 mins
Shah Sets Target, Says 2L Cooperatives in 5 Years
UNION Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday inaugurated 10,000 new multipurpose Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies (PACS), saying the government is working on a mission mode to achieve its target of establishing 2 lakh such societies in the next five years.
1 min
Deployment near home, couple getting same place posting part of CISF policy
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has rolled out a new liberal transfer policy for its personnel, allowing them to have choice-based postings including home district, same city postings for married couples in the force, and fixed scheduling of posting orders.
1 min
Lookout notice against ex-cop after gold haul
A Look Out Circular (LOC) has been issued against ‘crorepati’ ex-Madhya Pradesh transport department constable, Saurabh Sharma in the unaccounted gold and cash from MUV case.
1 min
One more tigress found, big cat count reaches 5 in Palamu Tiger Reserve
IN a significant achievement, the Hyderabad-based Centre for Cellular & Molecular Biology (CCMB) has confirmed the presence of a tigress in the Palamu Tiger Reserve (PTR).
1 min
Winter charm at peak as snow sweeps U'khand
A severe cold wave has gripped Uttarakhand's high Himalayan regions, bringing an unexpected chill to the state this December with the average minimum temperature hovering around 3.5 degrees C, weather department officials said.
1 min
Pilgrims in peril as Katra goes for 72-hr shutdown
THE Katra town, the base camp for pilgrims visiting the Vaishno Devi shrine, is observing 72-hour shutdown from Wednesday against the proposed ropeway project.
1 min
SGPC Chief Punished Over 'Foul' Language
ON the direction of Panj Pyare (Five Beloveds), Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) chief Harjinder Singh Dhami on Wednesday underwent religious punishment for using inappropriate language against his predecessor, Bibi Jagir Kaur.
1 min
4 killed, 21 hurt as state transport bus plunges into gorge in U'khand
FOUR people, including a woman and a child, were killed and 21 others injured when a bus plunged into a gorge in Bhimtal, located in Uttarakhand's Kumaon region, on Wednesday.
1 min
Cop in 'dry' Gujarat plays bartender to bootlegger buddy
IN dry Gujarat, where the police are supposed to uphold the liquor ban, a head constable from Petlad in Anand district decided to play bartender for his bootlegger buddy. He broke the law and tarnished the image of the khaki uniform by stashing foreign liquor in his own house.
1 min
Underwater drones part of Mahakumbh security
THE Mahakumbh mela administration has put in place a three-level intelligence system in a move to bolster security for the pilgrims.
1 min
Sweeping new net law in effect
NEW Vietnamese internet rules requiring Facebook and TikTok to verify user identities and hand over data to authorities came into force on Wednesday, in what critics say is the latest attack on freedom of expression.
1 min
Russia Launches Missiles, Drones at Ukrainian Energy Infrastructure
State energy operator applies preemptive power outages across the country including Kyiv
1 min
Don likely to pursue death penalty after Biden's pardon
PRESIDENT-elect Donald Trump promised on Tuesday to \"vigorously pursue\" capital punishment after President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of most people on federal death row partly to stop Trump from pushing forward their executions.
1 min
Hamas, Israel Point Fingers at Each Other for Delay in Talks
HAMAS and Israel traded accusations on Wednesday over delays in finalising a ceasefire and hostage release agreement for Gaza, despite continued efforts by mediators to broker a deal in the latest round of negotiations.
1 min
Srinivasan Resigns from India Cements as UltraTech Gets CCI Nod to Buy Entire Stake
N Srinivasan, erstwhile promoter, has resigned from the post of CEO and MD of India Cements after the Competition Commission of India (CCI) gave its approval to UltraTech Cement buying entire promoter stake in the Chennai-based company.
1 min
2024 Landmark Year for Semiconductor Industry in India
This year has been a landmark one for the country's semiconductor industry as the government announced the first semiconductor fab in Dholera, Gujarat.
1 min
BPCL to invest ₹6,100 cr for refinery in Andhra
To be one of the largest refineries on East Coast
1 min
Ola Electric Opens 3,200 New Stores
Move comes as electric scooter maker faced criticism for its dismal after sales services
1 min
Govt to reduce fiscal deficit to 4.5% in FY26
THE government will continue its focus on improving quality spending, strengthening the social security net and bring down the fiscal deficit to 4.5% of the GDP in FY26, a finance ministry document said.
1 min
NFRA penalty on Deloitte, two auditors
THE National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) has imposed a fine of ₹2 crore on Deloitte Haskins & Sells as well as penalties on two chartered accountants for lapses in auditing of Zee Entertainment Enterprises during the 2018-19 and 2019-20 financial years.
1 min
Global Capability Centres to expand workforce in India by 20% in 2025
TOP executives from across various sectors believe Global Capability Centres (GCCs) landscape will expand further in 2025.
1 min
Food delivery app Waayu expands to 25 cities
ZERO-commission food delivery app Waayu, which announced its expansion into 25 cities across the country, aims to onboard 10,000 restaurants in six months and targets 1 lakh restaurants in three years.
1 min
Booming Bumrah
PACER, WHO BURST ON TO THE SCENE SIX YEARS AGO, HAS GOTTEN BETTER WITH TIME TO BECOME ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL BOWLERS OF HIS ERA
5 mins
Where will India captain bat?
IT'S been a question that followed India captain Rohit Sharma from the moment he landed in Perth.
1 min
SA eye WTC final in 2-Test series vs Pak
SOUTH AFRICA will be eyeing a place in the World Test Championship final with an all-seam attack against Pakistan in the first Test, starting Thursday.
1 min
PL leaders Liverpool host Leicester, Arsenal prepare for life without Saka
CHRISTMAS Premier League chart-toppers Liverpool are overwhelming favourites to see off struggling Leicester on Boxing Day (Thursday).
1 min
Coaching & playing: Twin role with purpose for badminton nat'l's finalists
SHUTTLERS Lokeshviswanathan and Naveen P's journey is a tale of perseverance, hard work and resourcefulness. In the just-concluded national championships in Bengaluru, the doubles specialists from Tamil Nadu were one of the standout performers as they reached the title match before going down with a fight.
2 mins
ONCE UPON A TIME!
Here's a look into how Aurangabad can become a unique and enriching New Year holiday getaway destination...
2 mins
Abu Dhabi announces an array of new destinations and festivals for 2025
As the New Year dawns, Abu Dhabi is ready to dazzle travelers with an extraordinary lineup of entertainment, sports and cultural experiences, making it the ultimate destination for the 2025 holiday season.
1 min
Heritage Transport Museum in Gurugram Welcomes New Exhibits
For travellers eager to dive into India's cultural and industrial history, the Heritage Transport Museum in Tauru-Gurugram is a must-visit destination.
1 min
The New Indian Express Tiruchy Newspaper Description:
Publisher: Express Network Private Limited
Category: Newspaper
Language: English
Frequency: Daily
Express Publications (Madurai) Private Limited is the flagship company of The New Indian Express Group and is publishing Newspapers and Periodicals in the States of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telengana, Karnataka, Kerala, Orissa and Union Territories of Puducherry, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Yanam and Lakshdweep. It brings out its publication of newspapers and periodicals from 33 Centres. It also has Marketing Offices in Kolkata, Mumbai and New Delhi. The Company's publications include English Dailies viz. The New Indian Express and The Morning Standard and Sunday editions The Sunday Express and The Sunday Standard . The Morning Standard and The Sunday Standard are published from New Delhi. The company also brings out Tamil daily Dinamani and Samakalika Malayalam Varika, a weekly magazine in Malayalam. The Company's publications are popular and command large readership.
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