The New Indian Express Kochi - December 03, 2024

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December 03, 2024

Oppn, govt find common ground, Parl logjam ends

Consensus emerges to hold discussions on Constitution in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha

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Five medicos die after car rams KSRTC bus

FIVE medical students of Alappuzha Medical College died and two were injured after their car collided head-on with a KSRTC Superfast bus at Kalarkode Junction on NH 66 in Alappuzha town on Monday.

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Low food weightage in CPI under new base year

WITH the debate raging over weightage of food inflation in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), government sources said the weightage of food in the index would come down automatically once the new base year is adopted.

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Defying odds, Anakha shows what passion & resolve can achieve

WHEN you pursue your dreams with passion and perseverance, it will invariably yield results.

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GOVT SPADEWORK MAY PAVE WAY FOR MORE 'EXOTIC' FARMERS

With the state government pushing for a policy change to allow limited cultivation of fruits on plantations, farmers keen on cultivating exotic fruits are smelling an opportunity.

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Customs foils attempt to smuggle 14 exotic birds from Southeast Asia

Price of these birds varies from ₹25,000 to ₹2 lakh in pet markets, says a customs officer

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Indian Navy will soon explore using hydrogen fuel craft, says SNC chief

IN AN attempt to ensure the highest level of environment-friendly operations, the Indian Navy is exploring the possibility of using hydrogen fuel craft.

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PPP model effective for state's advancement in maritime sector: Min

THE public private partnership (PPP) model has proven effective in advancing the maritime sector in Kerala, particularly based on the experience with Vizhinjam Port, hence it will be considered for the development of Kollam, Beypore and Azheekal ports in the future, Ports Minister V N Vasavan said on Monday.

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24-year-old rescued after suicide threat

A 24-year-old woman who threatened to jump off a three-storey building in Edappally on Monday was safely rescued after a two-hour standoff.

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Govt is dragging its feet on Munambam: V D Satheesan

LEADER of Opposition V D Satheesan on Monday reiterated that there would be no eviction of residents from Munambam under any circumstances.

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No evidence to substantiate trolley-bag allegations: Police

SETTING to rest the blue trolley-bag controversy that erupted during the Palakkad bypoll, the police special branch has given a report to the district police chief stating that there was no evidence to support the allegation that Congress members brought black money.

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Power tariff hike soon, says electricity minister

ELECTRICITY Minister K Krishnankutty has said that electricity tariffs in the state would be increased.

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SC upholds HC order terminating late CPM MLA's son from service

SUPREME Court on Monday upheld the order of the Kerala High Court directing to terminate service of R Prasanth, son of former CPM MLA late K K Ramachandran Nair in the Public Works Department.

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HC directive to transfer ₹1,510 cr paddy land conversion fee to agri promo fund

KERALA High Court has directed the state government to remit the amounts received as application fees for the conversion of paddy land collected under the Kerala Conservation of Paddy Land and Wetland Act, 2008 to the Agricultural Promotion Funds (APF).

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ICONIC HOUSEBOATS OF KERALA TOURISM IN TROUBLED WATERS

Overcrowding, environmental neglect, growing pollution and lack of regulations key issues

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Bifurcation: TS & AP officials meet to resolve pending issues

SENIOR officials from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana met in Mangalagiri on Monday evening to discuss the division of assets listed under Schedule 9 and 10 of the AP State Reorganisation Act.

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Fillip to maritime industry as two institutes in Kerala to get major overhaul

KERALA Maritime Board (KMB) has decided to revive two institutes in the state, a move that could turn Kerala into a hub for maritime education.

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Cyclone Fengal: Orange alert in Kannur & Kasaragod

IMD forecasts extremely heavy rainfall in isolated locations of Kerala on Tuesday; intermittent light-to-moderate rain in

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Basheer death case: Trial of Sriram stalled

THE trial of finance department joint secretary Sriram Venkitaraman, the lone accused in the case pertaining to the death of journalist K M Basheer, which was set to commence on Monday has been stalled.

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WhatsApp row: No scope to book IAS officer, say police

IN A MAJOR relief for K Gopalakrishnan IAS, who was suspended for allegedly creating a WhatsApp group for Hindu bureaucrats, the police team that conducted a preliminary inquiry has reported that there is no legal ground to register a case against the officer.

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Inter-faith conference concludes at Vatican

THE world inter-faith conference organised by Sivagiri Mutt in Varkala concluded at the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi at the Vatican.

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Tiruvannamalai landslide: 5 bodies recovered; two people still missing

AT THE end of a 24-hour rescue operation, five bodies were recovered from the debris from the landslide that occurred in the Annamalaiyar Hill in Tiruvannamalai district on Sunday evening, triggered by heavy rainfall brought on by cyclone Fengal.

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14-year-old gangraped in Odisha, 4 taken into custody

A 14-year-old girl was allegedly gangraped by four youths at Kuchinda here during the wee hours on Sunday.

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SEARCH FOR A NEW BALANCE BEFORE TRUMP

It's uncertain for how long the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire will hold. When Hezbollah accepted the US-brokered deal, Iran showed it wants to weigh regional escalation against its own relevance

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RIDING THE LONG ASIAN WAVE

URING India's highest-growth years of 2003-08, I held the view that India was unstoppable.

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Another washout of Parliament session

Houses adjourned for 5th straight day as Oppn continues to demand discussion on Adani, Sambhal and Manipur

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IMD predicts warmer winter and less number of cold wave days this season

The India Meteorological Department on Monday forecast a warmer winter and fewer cold wave days during this season that spans from December to February.

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SC seeks EC reply on raising no. of voters at booth

THE Supreme Court on Monday sought the Election Commission's response on a PIL challenging its decision to increase the maximum number of voters from 1,200 to 1,500 at every polling station, saying it is \"concerned\".

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'Chalo India': Govt deal sweetened for Indians living abroad to boost tourism

INDIANS living abroad may get a rousing welcome at airports during their trip back to the country or priority in immigration clearance as reward under 'Chalo India' campaign.

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Deal for 26 Rafale-M jets, 3 Scorpene submarines next month: Navy Chief

THE Indian Navy's procurement of 26 Rafale-M fighter jets for its indigenous aircraft carrier and the construction of three additional Scorpene-class submarines are set to be finalized next month, with both deals nearing conclusion, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi said on Monday.

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War of words as UP Cong team denied nod to visit Sambhal

A delegation of Congress leaders from Uttar Pradesh on Monday accused Sambhal police of stopping them from visiting the strife-torn district, where five people died in a mob violence against a court-ordered survey of a mosque on November 24.

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Takht orders punishment for Sukhbir

SHIROMANI Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal was on Monday directed by the five high priests of the Akal Takht to perform as sewadar (guard) at the Golden Temple, wash utensils at the community kitchen and polish shoes of devotees there, as religious punishment for the 'sins' committed during his watch as party president between 2007 and 2017.

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Anti-Dhaka sentiment runs high in Assam, Tripura; security tightened

SECURITY has been tightened at the Bangladesh Assistant High Commissions in Tripura capital Agartala and Guwahati due to a group of people protesting against the arrest of Hindus in Bangladesh.

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Didi to Centre: Seek UN role for peace in Bangla

'Want harmony, cordial relations'

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Ball set rolling for 'election' of Maha CM

SETTING the ball rolling to name its chief ministerial candidate, the BJP's central parliamentary board on Monday appointed Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman and former chief minister of Gujarat Vijay Rupani as observers for the first legislative party meeting of the BJP in Maharashtra.

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No water in Eklavya school, students in deep sea

TWO months after the inauguration of Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) by PM Narendra Modi in Jashpur, the home district of Chhattisgarh chief minister, the building premises didn't have a supply or any installation of potable water facility for students.

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Rahul nod to Cong names for J'khand cabinet

LIST of ministers from Congress quota has almost been finalised after the meeting of Jharkhand Congress in-charge Kamlesh Mahto, state party leader Ghulam Ahmed Mir and LoP in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi in New Delhi on Monday.

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HC asks SIT to continue probe against IAF Wing Commander in rape case

\"Internal committee didn't perform its duty\"

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Joe Biden breaks promise on son Hunter's pardon

President uses his position to help son, overlooking own pledge to respect rule of law

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Landmark climate change case opens at ICJ

The top United Nations court took up the largest case in its history on Monday, hearing the plight of several small island nations helpless in combating the devastating impact of climate change that they feel endangers their very survival.

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Brain rot is Oxford Dictionary's word of the year

MANY of us have felt it, and now it's official: \"brain rot\" is the Oxford dictionaries' word of the year.

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French PM faces ouster as no-confidence motion tabled

FRANCE’S Michel Barnier faced an abrupt end to his premiership Monday after key opposition parties said they would back a no-confidence motion against his government after only three months in power.

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Hezbollah fires at area held by Israel in its first attack since start of truce

HEZBOLLAH fired into a disputed border zone held by Israel on Monday, the militant group's first attack since its ceasefire with Israel took hold last week, after Lebanon accused Israel of violating the truce more than 50 times in recent days.

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China expands Antarctica footprint with atmospheric monitoring station

CHINA has opened its first overseas atmospheric monitoring station in Antarctica as it continues to firm up its presence in the icy and resource-rich southernmost continent by building research stations.

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56 dead in stampede at Guinea stadium as fans clash

At least 56 people, including children, have died after fans at a soccer game in Guinea allegedly clashed over a disputed call by the referee, authorities said Monday.

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Govt scraps windfall tax on ATF, crude oil products, petrol, diesel

FINANCE ministry on Monday announced the scrapping of the windfall tax or special additional excise duty (SAED) on aviation turbine fuel (ATF), crude oil products, petrol and diesel.

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Experts see FY25 GDP growth at 6-6.8%

WITH the second quarter growth slumping to a seven-month low of 5.4% as against 8.1% a year ago, many economists and analysts have revised downward their growth forecasts for the full fiscal ending next March, with the lowest at 6% and the highest being pencilled in at 6.8%, both numbers are way off their previous projections and that of the Reserve Bank.

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CMD allowed to acquire stake in Shriram Prop

CAPITAL market regulator Sebi has given green light to indirect acquisition of shares of Shriram Properties by the company's Chairman and managing director (CMD) Murali Malayappan.

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RATIONALISATION GST on aerated beverages, cigarettes may be hiked to 35%

THE Group of Ministers (GoM) on GST rate rationalisation on Monday decided to hike tax on sin goods like aerated beverages, cigarettes, tobacco and related products to 35% from the present 28%, an official said.

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Bajaj, TVS catching up on electric two-wheeler mkt leader Ola Electric

THE race for the number 1 spot in India's fast-growing electric two-wheeler market is heating up with two legacy players, with Bajaj Auto and TVS Motor Company catching up on the new-age company and market leader Ola Electric.

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SFIO raid at Hero EV, Benling India, Okinawa

The Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) has conducted search operations at three companies engaged in manufacturing of electric vehicles, said ministry of corporate affairs in a statement.

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Manufacturing activities at 11-month low in November

Factory jobs increased during November for the ninth month in a row

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Swiggy revenue surges 40% to ₹6,300 cr in H1; India big focus: Prosus

INDIA is now a big focus for the Dutch tech investor Prosus, as its CEO Fabricio Bloisi on Monday said that they have many potential IPO candidates in the country and it is our priority.

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‘Time for FIFA to think shifting WC to spring/autumn’

When the 2022 FIFA World Cup was shifted to November-December because of the merciless heat of the desert, there was a lot of hue and cry.

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32 sports at National Games

THE roster for the 38th edition of the National Games, which will be held in Uttarakhand from January 28 to February 14, will feature 32 core and four demonstration sports, including yogasana and mallakhambh.

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AN EYE FOR DETAIL

Photographers explain how they look at chess through the lens and why they have to be on their toes

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ISL: Jamshedpur FC make home advantage count

JAMSHEDPUR FC scored three second-half goals to get the better of Mohammedan SC 3-1 in the Indian Super League in Jamshedpur on Monday.

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SA20's goal is to be the best T20 league after IPL: Smith

WHEN Cricket South Africa kick-started the inaugural edition of the SA20 League in 2023, they knew they had to get it right.

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Need of the hour: Rapid, affordable, & accurate tests to diagnose diseases

BLOOD stream infection (BSI) from bacteria or fungi can lead to inflammatory responses, which is one of the body's natural defence mechanisms.

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TAKING FOOD POISONING LIGHTLY CAN LEAD TO LIVER FAILURE

Three tribal women of Mandipanka village in Odisha's Kandhamal district recently died after they consumed a gruel made of mango kernel.

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Tales of palmyra palms and Palingrad platoons

D by serene background is a suburb situated southeast of Panampilly Nagar, alongside the emerging locality of Chathanad. Reached by heavy vegetation, it is a city that retains its natural cultural heritage. Panangad was a home primarily to a fishing community. The inhabitants are believed to be primarily land fisherfolk. Their occupations include net-making and coir-making, and a gradual development of commercial activities in the area has been minimal. There is an institution in the area, the Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies.

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'Pachathuruth' plants 1.2k saplings of hope

MORE than 1,200 tree saplings have been planted across eight locations in the city over the past one year as part of the 'Pachathuruth Project' initiated by the Kochi Corporation, in collaboration with the Haritha Kerala Mission.

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BATTLE WON, WAR CONTINUES

On World AIDS Day, authorities cautioned that the state should not drop guard against HIV even if infection rate has dipped. TNIE looks at the current scene & emerging threats

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Stories soaked in wisdom

In this edition, Arty Affairs explores stories passed down as oral traditions that have stood the test of time. What is the relevance of oral traditions? How have these traditions survived? What lasting impression can they create?

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Recognising the strengths of persons with disabilities

Persons with disabilities bring tremendous diversity, resourcefulness, and creative energy to society. We must focus on empowering them to become fully active participants in our communities, ensuring that they are valued and given every opportunity to succeed.

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Zakariya's Communist Pacha Adhava Appa confirms release

COMMUNIST Pacha Adhava Appa, which marks the debut of filmmaker Zakariya as a lead actor, has been confirmed to hit screens on January 3.

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Jayaraj's next titled Shanthamee Raathriyil

Veteran director Jayaraj's upcoming film has been titled Shanthamee Raathriyil. The film, which wrapped up shooting recently, features Esther Anil, Sidharth Bharathan, Kailash, Tiny Tom, Maala Parvathi, Jean Paul Lal, Pachuvum Athbutha Vilakkum-fame Viji Venkatesh and Pramod Veliyanadu in prominent roles.

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Mohanlal-Prithviraj's next, L2: Empuraan wraps filming

THE makers of L2: Empuraan, the sequel to the 2019 Mohanlal-starrer Lucifer, have announced the completion of filming.

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ANASWARA RAJAN AND SAJIN GOPU'S FILM TITLED PAINKILI

ANASWARA Rajan and Sajin Gopu's upcoming film, directed by debutant Sreejith Babu, has been titled Painkili.

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MAKING AN OTT FILM IS MORE CHALLENGING

Actors Divyenndu, Pratik Gandhi, Saiyami Kher and director Rahul Dholakia discuss their upcoming film Agni, exploring the human side of firefighters, why Divyenndu doesn't judge his characters, and more

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