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Airports Authority Hands Over Three More Airports To Adani Group
In a bid to privatise airports, the Airports Authority of India on January 19 signed a 'concession agreement' with the Adani Group making them concessionaires of Guwahati, Jaipur and Thiruvanthapuram airports for the next 50 years. In February 2019, the Centre had invited bids for six airports which were won by the Adani Group. Earlier, during Oct-Nov 2020, the AAI handed the first three airports - Lucknow, Ahmedabad and Mangaluru - to the… read-more
Tags: Adani Groups, privatization, Concession Agreement, Airport, Guwahati, Jaipur, Thiruvananthapuram, Airports Authority Of India
Courtesy: NDTV
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Renowned Malayalam Poet And Lyricist Anil Panachooran Dies At 51
Famous Malayalam poet and lyricist Anil Panachooran passed away at the age of 51 on January 3. Reportedly, he was undergoing treatment for COVID-19 at a private hospital where he suffered a cardiac arrest during the treatment. His famous poetry collection includes 'Akshethriyude Atmageetam'; and he has also contributed to movies like 'Arabi Katha'. Expressing his grief, Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan tweeted, "His untimely demise is a… read-more
Tags: Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Anil Panachooran, Death
Courtesy: Times Now
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Thiruvananthapuram To Have Country's Youngest Mayor Aged 21
A 21-year-old student from Kerala is all set to be the youngest Mayor of the nation. CPI(M)'s Arya Rajendran, a Mathematics student, has been selected to lead the Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation by the party's high command. Arya was already into politics, where she leads the youth wing - Students Federation of India. After the victory, Arya said that she would be happy to accept any role that party offers her.
Tags: Thiruvananthapuram, mayor, CPI-M, Kerala
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Kerala Police Arrest Truck Driver In Hit-And-Run Case Of Journalist
Kerala Police have detained a truck driver suspected for killing a TV journalist in a hit and run case. The deceased SV Pradeep, who has worked for Manorama News and News18 was hit by a truck on December 14 while driving his two-wheeler in Thiruvananthapuram. Earlier, the deceased's family has raised suspicion over foul play as Pradeep had reported a series on gold smuggling and other reports alleging several politicians.
Tags: journalist, Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Death
Courtesy: Indian Express
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Kerala Man Diagnosed With Rare Malaria After Flying Back From Sudan
A man in Kerala's Kannur has been diagnosed with rare Malaria after he flew back from Sub-Saharan African country Sudan. Reportedly, he has been infected with Plasmodium Ovale. Health Minister KK Shailaja said, "We were able to contain the spread of the disease by quickly adopting the precautions". Besides, she stated the infection is not as lethal as other Malarial infections. The disease will be transmitted by the female anopheles mosquito… read-more
Tags: Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Malaria, National news
Courtesy: The New Indian Express
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Kerala Imposes Section 144 In Thiruvananthapuram Amid COVID-19 Scare
The Kerala government has imposed CrPC Section 144 in its capital, Thiruvananthapuram. The decision was taken owing to the rise in COVID-19 cases. District Collector informed that the order will be in place from 9 AM on October 3 to midnight of October 31. The order prohibits gathering of more than five people at public spaces. However, exams that were announced before October 2 will take place with COVID-19 protocols.
Tags: Covid-19, Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, section 144
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