The New Indian Express Kochi - December 19, 2024
The New Indian Express Kochi - December 19, 2024
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In this issue
December 19, 2024
Tourists arrive in droves as temperature drops to 6°C in Munnar
THE CHILLY weather in Munnar as 2024 nears its end is attracting visitors to the hill station in large numbers.
2 mins
Govt okays Ajith Kumar's promotion to DGP rank
IN a significant move, the cabinet on Wednesday accepted the recommendation of the high-level screening committee to bestow DGP rank to ADGP M R Ajith Kumar, who is currently heading the Armed Police Battalion, when a vacancy arises.
1 min
13 KILLED AS NAVY BOAT RAMS FERRY
THIRTEEN people, including four women and two children, were killed after a speed boat of the Indian Navy crashed into a passenger ferry boat near the Gateway of India in Mumbai on Wednesday.
1 min
Modi raps Cong over demand for Shah's axe
Attacks Kharge claim on Ambedkar's insult
1 min
Massive Sthreevesham mural at IIM Kozhikode grabs eyes
A STUNNING painting on a water tank at the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) has become the latest landmark, drawing admiration for its size, aesthetic appeal, and profound symbolism.
1 min
PRECIOUS YOUNG LIVES LOST ON ROADS
SERIES of fatal road accidents have shook the state in recent days. Even more distressing is the loss of young lives in the mishaps.
3 mins
School camp today to set the stage for record-setting clay-tile mural
IN A collaborative effort, Adoor Government Higher Secondary School (GHSS), in Delampady panchayat, Kasaragod, and the artist collective, Trespassers, will host a camp at the school, on Thursday, where hexagonal clay tiles crafted by students will undergo the firing process in a kiln to achieve their final, hardened form.
1 min
Brahmapuram: Opposition demands probe into biomining malpractices
According to corp, 70% of biomining completed, remaining to be finished by next March
1 min
Unified Mass: Three more priests removed from official positions
HEADS are rolling in the Ernakulam-Angamaly archeparchy of the Syro-Malabar Church as apostolic administrator Bosco Puthur flexes his muscle to stem disobedience over implementation of orders on the celebration of the unified mode of Holy Mass in parishes.
2 mins
Cochin Shipyard lays keel for Navy's sixth anti-submarine watercraft
DEMONSTRATING its capability to manufacture technology-intensive warships with high indigenous content, the Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) conducted the keel laying ceremony of the sixth Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Watercraft in Kochi on Tuesday.
1 min
Modi govt handing over country's wealth to Adani: Sudhakaran
CONGRESS state president K Sudhakaran has accused the Union government of handing over the country's wealth to industrialist Adani.
1 min
Protests escalate over denial of 'point-of-call' for Kannur airport
CPM, Cong accuse BJP of political discrimination in denying status even 6 yrs after opening
2 mins
DYFI leader M Lenin leaves CPM, joins BJP
WHILE CPM district conferences are under way, DYFI-SFI leader M Lenin resigned from the CPM and joined BJP on Wednesday.
1 min
Govt open to suggestions on Kerala Forest Amendment Bill: Saseendran
EVEN as there is growing opposition towards the Kerala Forest Amendment Bill, the state government has not received even a single complaint or amendment to the draft legislation.
2 mins
Will challenge decision cancelling bus permits
PRIVATE bus operators have decided to challenge Minister K B Ganesh Kumar's decision to cancel permits of buses involved in serious accidents.
1 min
Vizhinjam Seaport gets new location code - IN TRV 01
THE Vizhinjam International Seaport has been assigned a new location code: IN TRV 01, which is easily identifiable with the capital city of Thiruvananthapuram.
1 min
League has its way again, lands seat on SCTIMST institute body
Forces Congress to intervene and reach an agreement with the BJP to keep Tharoor's place
2 mins
Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award for K Jayakumar
NOTED poet, author and former chief secretary K Jayakumar has been chosen for the Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award.
1 min
MVD & Road Safety Authority launch project for safe Sabarimala pilgrimage
DAYS AFTER four members of a family were killed after their car collided with a bus carrying Sabarimala pilgrims, the motor vehicle department and the Kerala Road Safety Authority have launched a joint initiative to enhance road safety during this pilgrimage season.
1 min
THE PETROV DILEMMA & AI
N 1983, the Soviet Union's Oko early-warning system issued a critical alert, signaling an imminent nuclear strike from the US.
3 mins
THE NEED FOR A JUDICIAL CODE OF CONDUCT
The latest case of a judge crossing lines of propriety is part of an alarming trend. With its 1997 code on judicial values breached, the Supreme Court needs to frame new rules
4 mins
Priyanka in 31-member JPC on 'One Poll'
The government on Wednesday set up a 31-member parliamentary panel that will scrutinise the two bills proposing simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly polls.
1 min
Oppn turns heat on govt over Shah remarks, seeks apology
AS the political row over Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on BR Ambedkar escalated on Wednesday, the Opposition parties demanded the minister's resignation.
2 mins
Robust framework in place to counter drug trafficking: Govt
THE Centre on Wednesday informed the Rajya Sabha that it has been taking measures jointly with state governments to strengthen the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and other enforcement agencies to ensure effective implementation of the anti-drug law to curb trafficking of the banned substances across India's borders with other countries.
1 min
BORDER TALKS BACK ON TRACK AS DOVAL MEETS WANG IN BEIJING
IN what is seen as a major step towards normalization of India-China ties, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held \"substantive discussions\" during the Special Representatives dialogue in Beijing on Wednesday.
1 min
Some retired HC judges drawing ‘pitiable’ pension of ₹10-15K per month: SC
THE Supreme Court on Wednesday said it was “pitiable” that some retired high court judges were getting pensions ranging between ₹10,000 and ₹15,000.
1 min
Believe it or not! Gujarat tantric goes to govt hospital ICU to cure patients
AN occultist gained access to the ICU of a government hospital in Gujarat, one of Asia's most renowned hospitals, and performed rituals to \"cure\" a patient, triggering outrage among the public.
1 min
No allocation of portfolios amid Maha knot over home
Fadnavis launches dept site indicating he wants to keep the ministry
2 mins
Sambhal MP moves HC against arrest
Denying his role in the violence, the SP MP has accused the ruling-BJP of being \"vengeful\" and trying to intimidate him through false accusations.
1 min
MP's tribal districts top list of malnourished kids
TRIBAL dominated districts of Madhya Pradesh have the highest number of underweight and malnourished kids.
1 min
Diljit's Chandigarh concert exceeded noise level limits
THE Chandigarh administration told the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Wednesday that the noise levels exceeded the prescribed limits during Punjabi singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh's concert here on Saturday and that \"strict action\" has been recommended against the violators.
1 min
Paper leak: HC rejects plea against blacklisting of J'khand exam agency
A day after staying the results of the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level (JSSC-CGL) examination, the Jharkhand High Court rejected a petition challenging the blacklisting of the agency that conducted the examination.
1 min
Cong leader dies after falling sick in teargas shells
AN Assam Congress leader died after falling sick due to the tear gas shells thrown at party workers during the \"Raj Bhavan Chalo\" march in Guwahati on Wednesday.
1 min
Nitish face of NDA in Bihar elections: JD(U)
THE JD (U) on Wednesday said that the NDA would contest the Bihar assembly elections under the leadership of Nitish Kumar, irrespective of what formula was decided for the polls.
1 min
US eases H1-B rules for special skills
THE outgoing Biden administration has relaxed rules for H-1B visas that will make it easier for American companies to hire foreign workers with special skills and facilitate a smoother transition from F-1 student visas to H-1B visas, a move that is likely to benefit thousands of Indian tech professionals.
1 min
6 months on, Sunita's stay in space just got extended
NASA's two stuck astronauts just got their space mission extended again.
1 min
Five Palestinian families sue US govt over billions in military aid to Israel
FIVE Palestinian families on Tuesday sued the State Department over Washington's billions in military aid to Israel, demanding the enforcement of US rules to curb arms flows following allegations of human rights abuses.
1 min
Uzbek man held for senior Russian general's murder
Suspect promised reward of $100,000, plus residency in EU: FSB
1 min
Sebi tightens norms for SME IPOs
Market regulator introduces a new profitability criterion, puts cap sale of shares through OFS
2 mins
Govt appoints Rama Mohan Rao as SBI MD
THE government has appointed Rama Mohan Rao Amara as the fourth managing director of State Bank of India, the country's largest lender informed the exchanges on Wednesday.
1 min
GIC acquires majority stake in Asia Healthcare
AHH sees growth in specialty healthcare enterprises
1 min
Mobikwik, Vishal Mega Mart, Sai Life Sciences make blockbuster market debut
FINTECH firm One MobiKwik Systems made a blockbuster debut on the stock exchanges on Wednesday as its shares got listed at ₹440 apiece on the National Stock Exchange, a significant premium of 57.71% against the issue price of ₹279.
1 min
GST Council may lower tax rate on insurance premium
THE 55th GST Council meeting in Jaisalmer is likely to take a decision on tax rate on insurance premium, as per finance ministry sources.
1 min
Centre's net direct tax collection rises 16.5% to ₹15.82 lakh crore till Dec 17
THE central government's net direct tax collection for 2024-25 has soared 16.5% to ₹15.82 lakh crore till December 17, 2024, thanks to healthy personal income tax collections even as growth in corporate taxes remained moderate.
1 min
Sensex sheds 2k points in 3 sessions ahead of Fed decision
AFTER recovering over the past three weeks following two months of selling, domestic equity market is once again under pressure as investors adopt a cautious stance ahead of the crucial Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting outcome on Wednesday night. Weakening rupee and underwhelming macroeconomic data are dampening market sentiment.
1 min
Infosys inaugurates new campus in Kolkata
IT services company Infosys on Wednesday announced the inauguration of its new development centre (DC) in Kolkata.
1 min
Halep gets wildcard for Oz Open qualifier
SIMONA HALEP was handed a wildcard for Australian Open qualifying on Wednesday as the two-time Grand Slam champion attempts to ramp up her return to tennis following a doping ban.
1 min
EVENTFUL CONTEST BEFORE RAIN FORCES A DRAW
IN the end, the result only seemed fitting. On a day that saw eight wickets fall in 24.1 overs in just over five hours and multiple rain and thunderstorm breaks, India and Australia shook hands to call it a draw at 3.25 PM (local time).
1 min
PKL: Tamil Thalaivas rout Warriorz 60-29
MOEIN SHAFAGHI and Himanshu dished out superb performances as Tamil Thalaivas thrashed Bengal Warriorz 60-29 in their Pro Kabaddi League match here on Wednesday.
1 min
Vinicius, Bonmati FIFA Best players of the year
REAL Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior won the FIFA Best men's player of the year award at a ceremony in Doha on Tuesday, while Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati picked up the women's prize for the second time.
1 min
WINE, VINES & A PERFECT GETAWAY
A long-awaited one-day vineyard getaway from Bengaluru is finally possible now; and it's as delightful as it is unexpected and affordable...
3 mins
Reel renaissance
V K Cherian’s book, Noon Films and the Magical Renaissance of Malayalam Cinema, explores the new wave in Malayalam cinema during the 1970s and 1980s, the evolution of the film society movement, and the concept of arthouse cinema. The book focuses on what Cherian calls the \"A-team of Renaissance,\" comprising Adoor Gopalakrishnan, G Aravindan, and John Abraham, and the impact of M T Vasudevan Nair’s Nirmalyam. Cherian, a film historian and associate of Adoor and Aravindan, also examines other filmmakers and actors who challenged conventions.
1 min
Steering towards safer minds – and roads
AFTER a polytrauma caused by a road traffic accident, a man in his late twenties is now a shattered individual. He narrowly escaped a brain injury but suffered multiple fractures and internal injuries. He lost his lower limb below the knee when his two-wheeler collided with a car during a hasty attempt to overtake.
2 mins
There are still many Fathimas in our society
Parvana KB’s film Feminichi Fathima, which recently screened at the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK), explores the lives of Muslim women in her hometown of Ponnani. The film, which features a relatively new cast, has resonated with audiences and sparked conversations about religious conservatism and patriarchy.
2 mins
Preeti Panigrahi, Kani Kusruti in a coming-of-age story that lingers in your head
AN ADOLESCENT girl looks at herself in the mirror. She measures her overgrown axillary hair and applies cream to the corners of her face.
2 mins
A ROLLICKING REBELLION THAT WAKES UP TO CHANGE
Selected for the International Competition section at the 29th IFFK, Feminichi Fathima is a sharp, satirical journey of one woman's quiet resistance, navigating the path to self-reliance and breaking free from tradition
4 mins
Nivin Pauly to present Prajod's directorial debut, Prema Pranth
NIVIN PAULY will be presenting actor Kalabhavan Prajod's directorial debut, titled Prema Pranth.
1 min
Mohanlal confirms teaming up with Jithu Madhavan
Putting an end to speculations, Mohanlal has confirmed that he has committed to a film with director Jithu Madhavan, who made Romancham and Aavesham.
1 min
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