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TMC makes U-turn on EVMs, differs with Cong on functioning
The New Indian Express Kottayam

TMC makes U-turn on EVMs, differs with Cong on functioning

IN a departure from its earlier stand, Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Monday asserted that there is nothing \"substantial\" in the allegations of manipulation of the Electronic Voting Machines (EVM).

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December 17, 2024
PROPOSING A 2-FACTOR FORMULA FOR SHARING
The New Indian Express Kottayam

PROPOSING A 2-FACTOR FORMULA FOR SHARING

HE 16th Finance Commission so far visited 16 states; visits to 12 more will be completed in the next few months.

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December 17, 2024
Priyanka asks govt to take steps for safety of minorities in Bangladesh
The New Indian Express Kottayam

Priyanka asks govt to take steps for safety of minorities in Bangladesh

CONGRESS MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday claimed in the Lok Sabha that a photograph of Pakistan surrendering before the Indian Army in Dhaka, had been removed from the Army headquarters.

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December 17, 2024
The New Indian Express Kottayam

'K'taka's offer will be added to Wayanad rehab plan'

THE state government is finalising a detailed sponsorship framework for the rehabilitation of landslide-affected families in Wayanad, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said in a letter to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

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December 17, 2024
Forest dept to open e-route for tree felling, film shoots
The New Indian Express Kottayam

Forest dept to open e-route for tree felling, film shoots

9 e-governance applications, including Timber portal, to be launched

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December 17, 2024
CBI rules out musician Balabhaskar's connection with gold smuggling ring
The New Indian Express Kottayam

CBI rules out musician Balabhaskar's connection with gold smuggling ring

AT one point, the parents of musician Balabhaskar alleged that a gold smuggling gang was involved in the suspicious death of their son in a car accident in September 2018.

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December 17, 2024
The New Indian Express Kottayam

5 students bitten by rodents at girls hostel

FIVE girl students were administered treatment on Monday after allegedly being bitten by rodents at the Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Girls' Hostel in Keesara mandal of Medchal-Malkajgiri district, prompting stinging criticism from the Opposition.

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December 17, 2024
The New Indian Express Kottayam

Staff shortage hits MVD's enforcement activities

THE motor vehicle department (MVD) has shifted its focus from enforcement activities to administrative work due to the shortage of officers.

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December 17, 2024
Buckle up or face action, KC to Thrissur Cong leaders
The New Indian Express Kottayam

Buckle up or face action, KC to Thrissur Cong leaders

SEARCHING for answers following the Chelakkara by-election drubbing, a seemingly angry AICC general secretary (organisation) and MP K C Venugopal has asked party leaders T N Prathapan, Jose Vallur, Anil Akkara and M P Vincent to buckle up in Thrissur or face organisational disciplinary action.

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December 17, 2024
The New Indian Express Kottayam

Archbishop Pamplany seeks Bill's withdrawal

THE Kerala Forest Amendment Bill -- notified by the government on November 1 -- has triggered an outrage among farmers, who allege that the bill giving unbridled power to forest officers will add to the misery of people living on forest fringes.

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December 17, 2024
The New Indian Express Kottayam

HC order will bring Thrissur Pooram to a grinding halt

THE management committees of Thiruvambady and Paramekkavu devaswoms, the two major participants of the Thrissur Pooram have filed a special leave petition before the Supreme Court seeking to quash the guidelines for elephant parade issued by a division bench of the Kerala High Court.

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December 17, 2024
Police to seek AI cameras in state highways to curb road accidents
The New Indian Express Kottayam

Police to seek AI cameras in state highways to curb road accidents

High-level police officers hold meeting in a bid to enforce traffic rules, curb road accidents

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December 17, 2024
The New Indian Express Kottayam

Kanjirappally twin murder: Judgment on Dec 19

THE Additional Sessions Court II in Kottayam is scheduled to deliver its verdict in the high-profile Kanjirappally twin murder case on December 19.

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December 17, 2024
Pilgrims arriving through forest path to be given spl facilities for darshan
The New Indian Express Kottayam

Pilgrims arriving through forest path to be given spl facilities for darshan

TRAVANCORE Devaswom Board president P S Prashanth has said that special darshan facilities will soon be made available for the pilgrims who reach Sannidhanam after a long journey through the traditional forest path.

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December 17, 2024
The New Indian Express Kottayam

Ranni hit-and-run turns revenge kill, four arrested

Police said, an argument between two gangs led to the murder

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December 17, 2024
The New Indian Express Kottayam

Student from Karnataka files harassment complaint against MG University asst prof

A student from Karnataka has filed a harassment complaint against an assistant professor at the School of International Relations and Politics at Mahatma Gandhi University in Kottayam.

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December 17, 2024
Govt launches 'Ksheeratheera' project in Alappuzha
The New Indian Express Kottayam

Govt launches 'Ksheeratheera' project in Alappuzha

DAIRY Development Minister J Chinchurani said a collective effort by dairy farmers and government departments is needed to make Kerala self-sufficient in milk production.

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December 17, 2024
The New Indian Express Kottayam

DUK lands its first Indian patent with apparatus for salvaging blood

In what could prove to be a life saver for many, the Digital University Kerala (DUK) has come up with an invention --a gravity driven apparatus for reinfusing the blood of patients during surgeries--that has won it its first Indian patent.

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December 17, 2024
SPEAKING HANDS FALL SILENT
The New Indian Express Kottayam

SPEAKING HANDS FALL SILENT

When he was born on March 9, 1951, Zakir Hussain was considered an unlucky child.

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December 17, 2024
Will not allow Lankan territory to be used against India
The New Indian Express Kottayam

Will not allow Lankan territory to be used against India

SRI Lanka will not allow its territory to be used against India's national security interests, Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake assured Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday.

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December 17, 2024
Gukesh's achievement is massive & I'm very happy for him: Erigaisi
The New Indian Express Kottayam

Gukesh's achievement is massive & I'm very happy for him: Erigaisi

IT was no surprise for Arjun Erigaisi to witness his teammate and friend D Gukesh become a world champion.

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December 16, 2024
Despite poor first season, Simran steals show at WPL auction
The New Indian Express Kottayam

Despite poor first season, Simran steals show at WPL auction

SIMRAN Shaikh is a \"bindhast\" person. A proper Bambaiya cricketer. A player with whom you can have an evening tea and talk about the game for hours.

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December 16, 2024
LONE RANGER BUMRAH
The New Indian Express Kottayam

LONE RANGER BUMRAH

ASPRIT Bumrah was standing at fine-leg all by himself, with his hands on hips. It was about 10:50 AM on Sunday at The Gabba. Unlike the day one of the third Test between India and Australia, the sun was out and shining, and the extra half hour taken to compensate had gone well.

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December 16, 2024
Vintage knock: Trademark shuffle is back & so is Smith
The New Indian Express Kottayam

Vintage knock: Trademark shuffle is back & so is Smith

FROM the moment Steve Smith strolled out to bat at the Gabba on Sunday morning, the signs were there.

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December 16, 2024
HOW MUCH SHOULD YOU BE INVESTING?
The New Indian Express Kottayam

HOW MUCH SHOULD YOU BE INVESTING?

When it comes to saving and investing, people are obsessed with the returns they're going to get on their money! Two factors that determine how much money we end up with are the amount we put into our savings and investments in the first place and the amount of time we have it there.

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December 16, 2024
Real denied by city rivals Rayo
The New Indian Express Kottayam

Real denied by city rivals Rayo

RAYO Vallecano held Real Madrid to a pulsating 3-3 draw in La Liga on Saturday.

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December 16, 2024
WHY YOUR MONEY NEEDS YOUR HELP IN 2025
The New Indian Express Kottayam

WHY YOUR MONEY NEEDS YOUR HELP IN 2025

The idea that you can earn more than you can spend and create an investible surplus every month is riveting.

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December 16, 2024
Withdrawal of EPF from ATM may take time
The New Indian Express Kottayam

Withdrawal of EPF from ATM may take time

Though there are plans to ease the claims process, the idea of withdrawal of EPF claims via ATM is at an early stage

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December 16, 2024
Wadia illegally sold 8.69% Tata Sons stake
The New Indian Express Kottayam

Wadia illegally sold 8.69% Tata Sons stake

A PUBLIC interest litigation has alleged that Bombay Dyeing group chairman Nusli Wadia has misappropriated 8.69% stake that FE Dinshaw Ltd owned in Tata Sons since the 1920s, and transferred the shares to the Shapoorji Pallonji group in the 1970s soon after he was made the administrator of the Indian trust, which owned the stake in FE Dinshaw Ltd.

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December 16, 2024
FIIs buy ₹22,766 cr in first two weeks of Dec
The New Indian Express Kottayam

FIIs buy ₹22,766 cr in first two weeks of Dec

AFTER selling rigorously for more than two months, foreign investors have again started buying Indian equities.

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December 16, 2024