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Closest of friends in life — and in death
The New Indian Express Kottayam

Closest of friends in life — and in death

THEY were closest of friends—so much so that even death couldn't separate them. Irfana Sherin P A, Ridha Fathima, Nidha Fathima K M and Aysha A S, all students of Class VIII at Karimba Government HSS, were snatched away by fate's cruel hands when a truck transporting cement careened out of control, toppled, and fell over them.

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December 13, 2024
The New Indian Express Kottayam

Samastha feud continues

THE INTERNAL feud in Samastha Kerala Jem-Iyyathul is simmering with both factions coming up with their explanation on what actually transpired at the mushawara meeting in Kozhikode on Wednesday.

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December 13, 2024
No plan to revive party membership or attend area committee meet: S Rajendran
The New Indian Express Kottayam

No plan to revive party membership or attend area committee meet: S Rajendran

FORMER DEVIKULAM MLA S Rajendran, who had distanced himself from the CPM after the last assembly election, said that he has no plans to revive his party membership or attend the area committee meeting to be held in Munnar.

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December 13, 2024
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Chandy Oommen's aide removed from KPCC media WhatsApp group

RESENTMENT is brewing among a section of leaders after a KPCC member close to Chandy Oommen was removed from the WhatsApp group of the Congress' media cell.

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December 13, 2024
The New Indian Express Kottayam

Excise dept intensifies inspections

WITH Christmas and New Year fast approaching, the excise department has intensified raids in the district to prevent crimes related to the sale of liquor, drugs and tobacco products.

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December 13, 2024
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125th anniversary fete of Thuruthicad Mar Thoma church to begin on Sunday

THE 125th anniversary celebrations of Thuruthicad Mar Thoma Church will be inaugurated on December 15.

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December 13, 2024
MG University researchers harness power from tender coconut husks
The New Indian Express Kottayam

MG University researchers harness power from tender coconut husks

RESEARCHERS at Mahatma Gandhi University have come up with a technology to generate electricity from tender coconut husks, a material that contributes to environmental pollution.

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December 13, 2024
Unnimama's gambit & his village's right moves inspire movie
The New Indian Express Kottayam

Unnimama's gambit & his village's right moves inspire movie

LIFE is like a chess game - it depends on how you play it.

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December 13, 2024
Temp forest watchers in Marayur struggle to make both ends meet
The New Indian Express Kottayam

Temp forest watchers in Marayur struggle to make both ends meet

210 staff employed at Marayur haven't received salaries for the past several months

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December 13, 2024
The New Indian Express Kottayam

MOLLYWOOD KEEPS FINGERS CROSSED AS BIG RELEASES NEAR

\"I offer a simple prayer to the Almighty. The film industry's wheel has to turn because of release, because of success. So, every film should run. And people should respect the film. And, even my film, I wish it should run.\"

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December 13, 2024
Alex beats odds to carry devotees to abode of Lord Ayyappa
The New Indian Express Kottayam

Alex beats odds to carry devotees to abode of Lord Ayyappa

FOR E Alex, a dolly carrier with disability, his regular trips braving heights, weather, and through crowded forest paths beelining devotees and speeding tractor trailers, to the hill shrine of Sabarimala, is not just a routine but also a devotion to Lord Ayyappa.

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December 13, 2024
Construction of Padaharam bridge in Kuttanad reaches final stage
The New Indian Express Kottayam

Construction of Padaharam bridge in Kuttanad reaches final stage

THE CONSTRUCTION of the Padaharam Bridge, connecting Thakazhi and Nedumudi panchayats in Kuttanad, is nearing completion.

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December 13, 2024
The New Indian Express Kottayam

Chakkulathukavu pongala today

THE ANNUAL pongala festival at the Chakkulathukavu Bhagavathy temple will be held on Friday.

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December 13, 2024
GUKESH KING OF THE 64 SQUARES
The New Indian Express Kottayam

GUKESH KING OF THE 64 SQUARES

CHESS has a new king. The promised prince is here and he will be coronated on Friday evening.

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December 13, 2024
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Pilgrims urged to stay safe; curbs on river baths

AMID a red alert for extremely heavy rain in the district on Thursday and Friday, the district authorities have urged the public to remain vigilant, especially those travelling to Sabarimala.

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December 13, 2024
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Cabinet OKs 'one poll' bill, may go to JPC for vetting

The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved two bills to implement Prime Minister Narendra Modi's plan of holding simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies.

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December 13, 2024
GUKESH ATTACKS BUT DING ESCAPES AGAIN
The New Indian Express Kottayam

GUKESH ATTACKS BUT DING ESCAPES AGAIN

World champion finds ways to defend from challenging positions

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December 12, 2024
Liren's White matches
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Liren's White matches

One of the quickest draws so far, just 23 moves. The world champion had a miniscule advantage but didn't push;

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December 12, 2024
GUKESH ATTACKS BUT DING ESCAPES AGAIN
The New Indian Express Kottayam

GUKESH ATTACKS BUT DING ESCAPES AGAIN

World champion finds ways to defend from challenging positions

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December 12, 2024
The New Indian Express Kottayam

Saudi Arabia to host 2034 FIFA WC

SAUDI ARABIA has been officially confirmed by FIFA as host of the 2034 World Cup in men's football, giving the oil-rich kingdom its biggest prize yet for massive spending on global sports driven by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

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December 12, 2024
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Shami far from best as Bengal lose to Baroda

PACER Mohammed Shami rarely operated at his best and it had a cascading effect on Bengal as they went down by 41 runs against Baroda in the quarterfinals of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy here on Wednesday.

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December 12, 2024
Mandhana ton in vain as Australia win ODI series 3-0
The New Indian Express Kottayam

Mandhana ton in vain as Australia win ODI series 3-0

SMRITI MANDHANA'S record-breaking century and Arundhati Reddy's career-best figures went in vain as India lost the final ODI against Australia at the WACA ground as hosts took the series 3-0 adding six points to their tally in the ICC women's ODI championship.

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December 12, 2024
ISL: CFC down Hyderabad to end 4-match winless run
The New Indian Express Kottayam

ISL: CFC down Hyderabad to end 4-match winless run

IRFAN YADWAD'S early goal proved to be the difference-maker as Chennaiyin FC recorded a much-needed victory over Hyderabad FC in the Indian Super League at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium here, on Wednesday.

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December 12, 2024
Can struggling Sharma step up as captain?
The New Indian Express Kottayam

Can struggling Sharma step up as captain?

IT was day three of the Pune Test against New Zealand. Having lost the home Test series 3-0, a dejected Rohit Sharma addressed the media.

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December 12, 2024
Salah keeps Liverpool perfect, Real win
The New Indian Express Kottayam

Salah keeps Liverpool perfect, Real win

MOHAMED SALAH helped maintain Liverpool's perfect record in the Champions League on Tuesday while holders Real Madrid bounced back from their defeat at Anfield to topple in-form Italians Atalanta.

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December 12, 2024
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SWITCH Mobility unveils low floor bus for Indian market

SWITCH Mobility Ltd, a subsidiary of commercial vehicle major Ashok Leyland and part of the diversified Hinduja Group, on Wednesday unveiled its contemporary electric bus platform SWITCH EiV12 - the low-floor electric city bus for the Indian market.

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December 12, 2024
Mobikwik IPO subscribed fully in less than 90 mins of opening
The New Indian Express Kottayam

Mobikwik IPO subscribed fully in less than 90 mins of opening

THE initial public offer (IPO) of fintech firm One Mobikwik Systems saw a strong participation from investors as the issue was fully subscribed in less than 90 minutes of opening on Wednesday.

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December 12, 2024
Multiple powertrains to co-exist in mkt: Toyota
The New Indian Express Kottayam

Multiple powertrains to co-exist in mkt: Toyota

TOYOTA KIRLOSKAR MOTOR (TKM) said on Wednesday that multiple powertrains and fuel options will continue to exist in the passenger vehicle (EV) market even as other carmakers in India have taken an aggressive electrification policy.

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December 12, 2024
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Shriram Fin concludes sale of housing loan arm

SHRIRAM Finance, the flagship company of the Shriram group, on Wednesday announced the completion of the sale of its entire stake (84.44% of the shareholding on a fully diluted basis) in its housing finance subsidiary Shriram Housing Finance Limited (SHFL/Shriram Housing Finance) to Warburg Pincus, a global growth investor firm for a sale consideration of ₹3,929 crore.

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December 12, 2024
Jio loses highest no. of users; Airtel, VIL too see fall in customers
The New Indian Express Kottayam

Jio loses highest no. of users; Airtel, VIL too see fall in customers

THE country's largest telecom service provider Reliance Jio lost the highest number of subscribers among the three private telcos after a tariff hike.

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December 12, 2024