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The Hindu;Thottiyar Hydro Electric scheme to be inaugurated on Monday;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/thottiyar-hydro-electric-scheme-to-be-inaugurated-on-monday/article68803504.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 19:56:07 +0530
The expected annual power generation is 99 million units at the 40-MW project in Idukki. The total cost of the project is ₹188 crore
The Hindu;Breast cancer awareness month: experts emphasise importance of self examination at rally in Vijayawada;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/breast-cancer-awareness-month-experts-emphasise-importance-of-self-examination-at-rally-in-vijayawada/article68803515.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 19:55:59 +0530
The Hindu;Gold seized from air passenger;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/gold-seized-from-air-passenger/article68803607.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 19:55:51 +0530
The Hindu;Lok Sabha byelection: expenditure observer reviews poll preparations;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/lok-sabha-byelection-expenditure-observer-reviews-poll-preparations/article68800027.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 19:55:08 +0530
The Hindu;Recovery of FPPCA charges by DISCOMs is a ‘Diwali gift’ to consumers: Y.S. Jagan;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/recovery-of-fppca-charges-by-discoms-is-a-diwali-gift-to-consumers-ys-jagan/article68803484.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 19:53:42 +0530
Mr. Naidu destroyed the power sector in the past, and the signing of 25-year PPAs against norms was conspicuous, says the former CM, alleging that the consumers were bearing the resultant financial burden to the tune of ₹3.500 crore every year
The Hindu;Hena Sahab, Shahabuddin’s wife, returns to RJD;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/hena-sahab-shahabuddins-wife-returns-to-rjd/article68803221.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 19:52:10 +0530
Ever since she contested this year’s Lok Sabha election as an Independent candidate from Siwan, the RJD wanted Ms. Hena to return to the party keeping next year’s Assembly elections in mind.
The Hindu;Inflow into Mettur dam reduces to 30,475 cusecs;https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/inflow-into-mettur-dam-reduces-to-30475-cusecs/article68803536.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 19:46:38 +0530
The Hindu;State-level Kabaddi tournament kicks off in Rayachoti;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/state-level-kabaddi-tournament-kicks-off-in-rayachoti/article68803505.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 19:45:01 +0530
The Hindu;Congress rebel candidate asked not to return to Shiggaon for some time;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/congress-rebel-candidate-asked-not-to-return-to-shiggaon-for-some-time/article68803434.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 19:44:56 +0530
This is to avoid chances of his supporters forcing him to contest the byelections as Independent in the constituency
The Hindu;Senior Congress leader Indersain Reddy passes away;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/senior-congress-leader-indersain-reddy-passes-away/article68803473.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 19:44:06 +0530
The Hindu;Sri Rama Yantram embarks on spiritual journey from Tirupati to Ayodhya for historic Mahayagnam;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/sri-rama-yantram-embarks-on-spiritual-journey-from-tirupati-to-ayodhya-for-historic-mahayagnam/article68803532.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 19:43:11 +0530
Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham’s pontiff Sri Sankara Vijayendra Saraswati flags off the procession
The Hindu;Indigo launches daily flights from Thiruvananthapuram to Pune;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/new-daily-service-from-thiruvananthapuram-to-pune-launched/article68803570.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 19:41:59 +0530
The Hindu;Encouraging trends in tourist footfall at M.M. Hills safari zone;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/encouraging-trends-in-tourist-footfall-at-mm-hills-safari-zone/article68803109.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 19:39:34 +0530
Hanur entry point inaugurated on October 2 shores up revenue
The Hindu;Centre greenlights ₹177-crore Muthalapozhi harbour development;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/centre-greenlights-177-crore-muthalapozhi-harbour-development/article68803519.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 19:38:25 +0530
Six villages chosen for climate resilient scheme, and five fishing harbours in line for modernisation project
The Hindu;Money heist: accused youths to be taken into police custody;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/money-heist-accused-youths-to-be-taken-into-police-custody/article68803195.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 19:36:24 +0530
Details of the accused who were remanded in judicial custody on October 21 had already been gathered by the ATS to rule out the involvement of any suspicious elements in the incident
The Hindu;State divided into three zones for setting up vehicle scrapping units;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/state-divided-into-three-zones-for-setting-up-vehicle-scrapping-units/article68803545.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 19:34:42 +0530
The Hindu;Top news of the day: Actor Vijay’s TVK bats for secularism, social justice in first rally; Centre says MGNREGS demand-driven scheme, not possible to fix enrolment targets, and more;https://www.thehindu.com/news/top-news-of-the-day-october-27-2024-at-least-9-injured-in-stampede-at-bandra-railway-station-centre-says-mgnregs-demand-driven-scheme-not-possible-to-fix-enrolment-targets-and-more/article68803556.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 19:33:54 +0530
The major news headlines of the day and more.
The Hindu;Yadgir farmers using drones to spray chemical to protect red gram crop from insect attack;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/yadgir-farmers-using-drones-to-spray-chemical-to-protect-red-gram-crop-from-insect-attack/article68803169.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 19:33:30 +0530
Area under the crop has touched 1,00,652 hectares for 119.11% coverage because of favourable atmosphere and good rainfall
The Hindu;Tiruchi hospital launches AI endoscopy;https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/tiruchi-hospital-launches-ai-endoscopy/article68803475.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 19:32:34 +0530
The Hindu;Mysuru man loses more than ₹9 lakh in credit card fraud;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/mysuru-man-loses-more-than-9-lakh-in-credit-card-fraud/article68803240.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 19:32:23 +0530
The Hindu;Leaders pay homage to Marudhu brothers;https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Madurai/leaders-pay-homage-to-marudhu-brothers/article68803362.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 19:31:22 +0530
The Hindu;Kerala doctors find uploading of details for national register cumbersome;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-doctors-find-uploading-of-details-for-national-register-cumbersome/article68803439.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 19:29:24 +0530
The Hindu;Kesard Onji Dina brings alive traditional activities in Mangaluru;https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Mangalore/kesard-onji-dina-brings-alive-traditional-activities-in-mangaluru/article68803207.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 19:28:41 +0530
A day in a slushy field event was organised by ‘Bandale Friends’ at the Madiwala family’s 44 cents of uncultivated paddy field. A part of the proceeds of the event to be used to meet the education expenses of abandoned children in Mangaluru
The Hindu;SP warns action against violations in sale of firecrackers;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/sp-warns-action-against-violations-in-sale-of-firecrackers/article68803329.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 19:28:11 +0530
The Hindu;Poor upkeep of 80 Feet Road in Thillai Nagar in Tiruchi draws local ire;https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/poor-upkeep-of-80-feet-road-in-thillai-nagar-in-tiruchi-draws-local-ire/article68803186.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 19:26:33 +0530
The Hindu;Rallies to raise awareness on breast cancer held in Chennai;https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/rallies-to-raise-awareness-on-breast-cancer-held-in-chennai/article68803188.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 19:25:23 +0530
Kauvery Hospital, in partnership with the Women Motorsport Club, organised a bikeathon, and the 15th annual ‘One Walk One Hope’ walkathon was hosted by CAN-STOP and Rotary District 3234
The Hindu;Awareness programme on Green Diwali in schools of Kodagu district;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/awareness-programme-on-green-diwali-in-schools-of-kodagu-district/article68803512.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 19:24:38 +0530
The Hindu;Ameer Babu appointed patron of national Urdu seminar in Andhra Pradesh;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/ameer-babu-appointed-patron-of-national-urdu-seminar-in-andhra-pradesh/article68803428.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 19:22:46 +0530
The Hindu;Drowning incident: bodies of two youths retrieved from Pranahita river, another yet to be traced;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/drowning-incident-bodies-of-two-youths-retrieved-from-pranahita-river-another-yet-to-be-traced/article68803194.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 19:22:38 +0530
The Hindu;Andhra Pradesh government focussing on decentralised development, says Nara Lokesh;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/andhra-pradesh-government-focussing-on-decentralised-development-says-nara-lokesh/article68803341.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 19:20:22 +0530
He outlines investor-friendly initiatives of the State government in a meeting with entrepreneurs in San Francisco
The Hindu;Centre for Development Studies: Looking to the future, evolving strategies to meet present-day challenges;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/centre-for-development-studies-looking-to-the-future-evolving-strategies-to-meet-present-day-challenges/article68803323.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 19:15:42 +0530
CDS is evolving strategies for research and financial self-sufficiency while maintaining original mandate, exploring new programmes and training opportunities.
The Hindu;South Central Railway redeveloping 53 stations in Andhra Pradesh at ₹1,397 crore;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/south-central-railway-redeveloping-53-stations-in-andhra-pradesh-at-1397-crore/article68803272.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 19:15:37 +0530
SCR will develop Tirupati station at ₹300 crore, Rajahmundry at ₹214 crore and Nellore at ₹102 crore, according to officials
The Hindu;Gulbarga University to host two-day seminar on Bayalata tradition from tomorrow;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/gulbarga-university-to-host-two-day-seminar-on-bayalata-tradition-from-tomorrow/article68803074.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 19:15:36 +0530
The Hindu;Construction in park riles activists who fear erosion of lung space in Mysuru;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/construction-in-park-riles-activists-who-fear-erosion-of-lung-space-in-mysuru/article68803245.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 19:11:45 +0530
The Hindu;Residents seek designated reading space at library in Ganesh Nagar;https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/residents-seek-designated-reading-space-at-library-in-ganesh-nagar/article68803336.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 19:11:32 +0530
The public library has over 800 books on a variety of subjects, but residents are not able to use the library to its full extent as it lacks readers’ space
The Hindu;SFI moots three-day protest in Rayachoti;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/sfi-moots-three-day-protest-in-rayachoti/article68803172.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 19:10:40 +0530
The Hindu;Track-laying work under way at Metro Rail Phase II Project’s Madhavaram Depot;https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/track-laying-work-under-way-at-metro-rail-phase-ii-projects-madhavaram-depot/article68802921.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 19:05:37 +0530
The facility, which will have 24 tracks, is the largest depot in the project. It will be used to station trains that will be run on the Madhavaram-SIPCOT and Madhavaram-Sholinganallur corridors
The Hindu;University-village engagement translates into skill and economic value, says V-C;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/university-village-engagement-translates-into-skill-and-economic-value-says-v-c/article68796941.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 19:05:15 +0530
The Hindu;Dairy farmers’ meet held;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/dairy-farmers-meet-held/article68803167.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 19:03:42 +0530
The Hindu;Torches and tension on elephant corridors;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/west-bengal/torches-and-tension-on-elephant-corridors/article68797119.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 19:01:44 +0530
South Bengal has been dealing with a human-wildlife problem for the past three decades. With densely populated habitations between forest patches, deaths and injuries to both people and animals are common. Shrabana Chatterjee visits Jhargram district after a troubling incident a couple of months ago
The Hindu;Three sand depots to be reopened soon in Visakhapatnam;https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/three-sand-depots-to-be-reopened-soon-in-visakhapatnam/article68802916.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 19:00:52 +0530
The government has decided to give sand depots at Mudasarlova, Aganampudi and Bheemunipatnami to private retailers through open auction, says official
The Hindu;Committee constituted to study feasibility of implementation of Omni Processor technology at Muttathara STP;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/committee-constituted-to-study-feasibility-of-implementation-of-omni-processor-technology-at-muttathara-stp/article68803344.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 19:00:44 +0530
The technology is used to convert faecal sludge into clean water and electricity.
The Hindu;Report flags abuse of economic charges to silence media;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/report-flags-abuse-of-economic-charges-to-silence-media/article68803177.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 18:59:55 +0530
The WAN-IFRA report documents eight cases of media under attack for their independent journalism, including that of NewsClick from India
The Hindu;Ahead of Deepavali, police carry out anti-sabotage checks in Perambalur;https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/ahead-of-deepavali-police-carry-out-anti-sabotage-checks-in-perambalur/article68803154.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 18:57:34 +0530
The Hindu;Four special trains to Sabarimala via Nandyal from November first week;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/four-special-trains-to-sabarimala-via-nandyal-from-november-first-week/article68803122.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 18:57:22 +0530
The Hindu;Bangladesh's tribunal summons ex-Army Chief, 10 former Ministers and Advisers to Former PM Sheikh Hasina over alleged genocide;https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/bangladeshs-tribunal-summons-ex-army-chief-10-former-ministers-and-advisers-to-former-pm-sheikh-hasina-over-alleged-genocide/article68803105.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 18:56:31 +0530
The ICT directed authorities concerned to produce 20 people, including 10 former Ministers and two advisers to former Prime Minister Hasina, before it on November 18
The Hindu;Iyppasi festival held at Sankara Rameswarar Temple in Thoothukudi;https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Madurai/iyppasi-festival-held-at-sankara-rameswarar-temple-in-thoothukudi/article68803233.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 18:55:50 +0530
The Hindu;Floating restaurant inaugurated on river Godavari in Rajamahendravaram;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/floating-restaurant-inaugurated-on-river-godavari-in-rajamahendravaram/article68803266.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 18:55:11 +0530
Tourism Minister says that the sector will be given a boost in the city before the Godavari Pushkarams-2027
The Hindu;Rubber planted in Yercaud as an alternative crop for the first time;https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/rubber-planted-in-yercaud-as-an-alternative-crop-for-the-first-time/article68803108.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 18:51:48 +0530
The Hindu;Two arrested in Thanjavur for possession of 1,070 kg gutkha;https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/two-arrested-in-thanjavur-for-possession-of-1070-kg-gutkha/article68802902.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 18:50:55 +0530
The Hindu;Mild showers in four southern districts; Courtallam waterfalls open as floods recede;https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Madurai/mild-showers-in-four-southern-districts-courtallam-waterfalls-open-as-floods-recede/article68803165.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 18:50:09 +0530
The Hindu;VC of PJTAU cautions students against taking admissions in illegal institutions;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/vc-of-pjtau-cautions-students-against-taking-admissions-in-illegal-institutions/article68802906.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 18:49:05 +0530
Prof. Aldas Janaiah cautions students, parents against private institutions
The Hindu;Researcher develops sustainable textiles, opening new revenue stream for areca nut farmers;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/researcher-develops-sustainable-textiles-opening-new-revenue-stream-for-areca-nut-farmers/article68802567.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 18:48:58 +0530
Georgy Sunny Chandrankunnel, Assistant Professor at NIFT, has developed a process to turn areca nut husk fibres into yarns suitable for fabric production
The Hindu;Cyberabad’s IT boom meets traffic doom;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/cyberabads-it-boom-meets-traffic-doom/article68792042.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 18:45:18 +0530
The Hindu;Collector inspects road repair in Semmangudi after villagers’ paddy-planting protest;https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/collector-inspects-road-repair-in-semmangudi-after-villagers-paddy-planting-protest/article68802922.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 18:44:58 +0530
The Hindu;Chamber seeks special train service to Egmore to clear festival rush;https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Madurai/chamber-seeks-special-train-service-to-egmore-to-clear-festival-rush/article68803299.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 18:44:45 +0530
The Hindu;Ettumanur temple to get new masterplan;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/ettumanur-temple-to-get-new-masterplan/article68803052.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 18:44:15 +0530
Besides a major infrastructure overhaul, a ₹50-lakh project to restore and conserve the exquisite murals that adorn the temple walls is also on the anvil
The Hindu;Remand prisoner dies in Palayamkottai central prisons;https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Madurai/remand-prisoner-dies-in-palayamkottai-central-prisons/article68803144.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 18:41:51 +0530
The Hindu;Man posing as journalist arrested for attempted extortion in the Nilgiris;https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/man-posing-as-journalist-arrested-for-attempted-extortion-in-the-nilgiris/article68802608.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 18:40:00 +0530
The Hindu;Water level in Papanasam dam stands at 95 feet;https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Madurai/water-level-in-papanasam-dam-stands-at-95-feet/article68802797.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 18:38:48 +0530
The Hindu;Moral bias of Child Welfare Committee should not influence its order: HC;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/moral-bias-of-child-welfare-committee-should-not-influence-its-order-hc/article68802980.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 18:38:38 +0530
Observation made while quashing an order of the Thodupuzha Child Welfare Committee allowing the handing over of a one-year-old child of a woman who is living with her lover to her husband
The Hindu;Chargebee Chennai Runs 2024 raises funds for schools in rural areas;https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/chargebee-chennai-runs-2024-raises-funds-for-schools-in-rural-areas/article68802739.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 18:34:42 +0530
The event saw nearly 10,000 participants competing in the 3 km, 5 km, 10 km, and 21.1 km categories
The Hindu;Mock CAT exam conducted by The Hindu FIC & Thinkplus evokes overwhelming response in Visakhapatnam;https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/mock-cat-exam-conducted-by-the-hindu-fic-thinkplus-evokes-overwhelming-response-in-visakhapatnam/article68803080.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 18:31:36 +0530
The mock test will help candidates in improving their time management and learning from their mistakes, says Thinkplus founder Rama Krishna
The Hindu;Remove Divya from Kannur University senate, says fellow member;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/remove-divya-from-kannur-university-senate-says-fellow-member/article68803008.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 18:30:12 +0530
Divya’s resignation as panchayat president disqualifies her from the senate membership, says senate member Shino P. Jose
The Hindu;Youth arrested on drug possession charge at hotel in Nungambakkam;https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/youth-arrested-on-drug-possession-charge-at-hotel-in-nungambakkam/article68802806.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 18:28:27 +0530
The Hindu;Eight including college students arrested with synthetic drugs, ganja in Coimbatore;https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/eight-including-college-students-arrested-with-synthetic-drugs-ganja-in-coimbatore/article68803117.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 18:25:46 +0530
The Hindu;Watch: Southern discomfort with family planning | What’s the reason behind?;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/watch-southern-discomfort-with-family-planning-whats-the-reason-behind/article68803239.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 18:23:20 +0530
In this episode of Talking Politics, we will discuss why the Chief ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu made such a statement against India’s population control policy
The Hindu;Judges should develop a passion for continuous learning, says SC Judge;https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/judges-should-develop-passion-for-continuous-learning-says-sc-judge/article68799727.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 18:22:35 +0530
The Hindu;After Bandra Terminus stampede, Central Railway imposes platform ticket sale restrictions to curb crowding;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/maharashtra/after-bandra-terminus-stampede-central-railway-imposes-platform-ticket-sale-restrictions-to-curb-crowding/article68803184.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 18:20:21 +0530
In a release issued during the day, CR said the platform ticket sale restrictions will be in force in Chhatrapati Shivjai Maharaj Terminus, Dadar, Kurla LTT, Thane, Kalyan, Pune and Nagpur stations with immediate effect.
The Hindu;Endometriosis centre opened at GEM Hospital in Coimbatore;https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/endometriosis-centre-opened-at-gem-hospital-in-coimbatore/article68790105.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 18:15:59 +0530
The Hindu;Residents demand pedestrian underpass at Mamangam flyover in Salem;https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/residents-demand-pedestrian-underpass-at-mamangam-flyover-in-salem/article68803009.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 18:05:35 +0530
In the absence of a PUP, people residing in Anna Nagar I, II, and III, Thillai Nagar, Amaravathi Nagar, Mottur, Chinna Mottur, Sail Refractory Colony, and Othukinaru have to travel 1.5 km to make a U-turn to reach the other side of the highway
The Hindu;First cancer hospital in Vizianagaram district will be ready by December 20, says charitable trust founder;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/first-cancer-hospital-in-vizianagaram-district-will-be-ready-by-december-20-says-charitable-trust-founder/article68802984.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 18:05:16 +0530
‘Doctor Vijayasri Uppalapati Foundation and Sri Gurudeva Trust are constructing the 100-bed hospital at Mangalapalem’
The Hindu;‘Women are amazingly innovative at work, still they sometimes lack confidence’;https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/women-are-amazingly-innovative-at-work-still-they-sometimes-lack-confidence/article68801086.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 18:03:46 +0530
Women need to be ambitious and have a fire in their belly to be able to achieve what they want, including financial independence and career success, said Gunjan Krishna, commissioner for Industrial Development and Director, Department of Industries and Commerce
The Hindu;Rainwater stagnation causes hardship to students, teachers in Kodiyalam govt. school;https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/rainwater-stagnation-causes-hardship-to-students-teachers-in-kodiyalam-govt-school/article68802943.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 18:01:02 +0530
A major issue stems from the school’s location in a lower-lying area relative to nearby villages such as Koppu and Melapatti, making it susceptible to rainwater accumulation during monsoon
The Hindu;In Beirut, a photographer’s frozen moments slow down time and allow the contemplation of destruction;https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/in-beirut-a-photographers-frozen-moments-slow-down-time-and-allow-the-contemplation-of-destruction/article68803057.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 17:59:17 +0530
Associated Press photographer Bilal Hussein captures the destruction caused by intense Israeli airstrikes in Beirut
The Hindu;PIMS team accomplishes globally rare procedure on foetal tumour;https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/puducherry/pims-team-accomplishes-globally-rare-procedure-on-foetal-tumour/article68803114.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 17:55:45 +0530
The Hindu;Residents in the Nilgiris urged to celebrate Deepavali responsibly;https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/residents-in-the-nilgiris-urged-to-celebrate-deepavali-responsibly/article68802653.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 17:51:22 +0530
The Hindu;Rural Development Ministry defends Aadhaar-based wage payment;https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/mgnregs-demand-driven-scheme-not-possible-to-fix-enrolment-targets-centre/article68803043.ece;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 17:50:46 +0530
In a statement refuting the correlation between the imposition of Aadhaar-based wage payment and deletion of MGNREGA workers from the programme, the Ministry said the former ensured greater transparency
South China Morning Post;Halloween crowd plans revealed as 25,000 revellers expected in Hong Kong’s Lan Kwai Fong;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3284073/halloween-crowd-plans-revealed-25000-revellers-expected-hong-kongs-lan-kwai-fong?utm_source=rss_feed;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 20:26:32 +0800
Roads in the area will be closed in phases on Thursday and one-way pedestrian flow may be implemented as crowd size grows, police say.
South China Morning Post;Beijing official shrugs off declined invites for mainland visit by envoys in Hong Kong;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3284067/beijing-official-shrugs-declined-invites-mainland-visit-envoys-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 19:16:33 +0800
Cui Jianchun, Beijing’s top diplomat in Hong Kong, says he will press on with explaining ‘one country, two systems’ to foreign envoys.
South China Morning Post;Hong Kong property: Chinachem’s Echo House in Cheung Sha Wan sell out as buyers return;https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3284062/hong-kong-property-chinachems-echo-house-cheung-sha-wan-hit-buyers?utm_source=rss_feed;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 18:37:00 +0800
The developer found buyers for all 198 units in the project, agents said.
South China Morning Post;Hong Kong authorities to sell large land parcel next year to fast-track Northern Metropolis;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3284059/hong-kong-authorities-sell-large-land-parcel-next-year-fast-track-northern-metropolis?utm_source=rss_feed;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 17:55:09 +0800
Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn also hints government may separately sell more land in last quarter of 2024-25 financial year.
South China Morning Post;Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival logs 155,000 visitors despite Typhoon Trami, vendors upbeat;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3284057/typhoon-trami-fails-dampen-brisk-business-hong-kong-wine-and-dine-festival?utm_source=rss_feed;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 16:51:27 +0800
Some vendors say they have recorded double or triple-digit revenue growth compared with last year despite Saturday’s wet weather.
South China Morning Post;Hong Kong may add more voting stations near border for mainland-based residents in Legco poll;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3284056/hong-kong-may-add-more-voting-stations-near-border-mainland-based-residents-legco-poll?utm_source=rss_feed;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 16:49:26 +0800
But constitutional affairs chief Erick Tsang says authorities have no plans to revise voting laws to allow Hongkongers to vote outside city.
South China Morning Post;Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park off to smooth start after ‘precious’ trial run;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3284052/first-test-run-hong-kongs-kai-tak-sports-park-1000-spectators-football-match?utm_source=rss_feed;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 16:21:33 +0800
Snacks relatively cheap compared with Hong Kong Stadium, but can of beer still costs HK$40; fans upbeat over transport arrangements.
South China Morning Post;Should Hong Kong’s geopark introduce a visitor quota after dinosaur fossil find?;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3284048/should-hong-kongs-geopark-introduce-visitor-quota-after-dinosaur-fossil-find?utm_source=rss_feed;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 14:53:17 +0800
Port Island closed off for geological investigation after rare find, but geopark currently has no limits on individual visitor traffic.
South China Morning Post;Hong Kong seeks deeper I&T ties with Saudi Arabia, Paul Chan says before Riyadh trip;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3284044/hong-kong-seeks-deeper-it-ties-saudi-arabia-paul-chan-says-riyadh-trip?utm_source=rss_feed;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 14:13:59 +0800
Finance chief also says third-quarter figures for economy, to be released this week, ‘not that great’ even as he strikes optimistic tone.
South China Morning Post;Hong Kong police arrest man, 89, for allegedly killing pigeon with stone;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3284039/hong-kong-police-arrest-man-89-allegedly-killing-pigeon-throwing-stone?utm_source=rss_feed;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 12:59:55 +0800
Police confirm arrest of elderly man earlier this week following report he allegedly threw stone at bird in playground in Kowloon.
South China Morning Post;Hong Kong can fulfil its hydrogen ambitions via Foshan, suggests start-up;https://www.scmp.com/business/climate-and-energy/article/3283907/hong-kong-can-fulfil-its-hydrogen-ambitions-foshan-suggests-start?utm_source=rss_feed;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 12:30:08 +0800
Hong Kong can boost its hydrogen economy by leveraging Foshan’s cheaper hydrogen and refuelling infrastructure, says H2 Solution’s CEO.
South China Morning Post;Hong Kong needs to do more to compete with Singapore, Dubai on gold trading, experts say;https://www.scmp.com/business/commodities/article/3283929/hong-kong-needs-do-more-compete-singapore-dubai-gold-trading-experts-say?utm_source=rss_feed;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 11:00:08 +0800
Hong Kong has to create a comprehensive gold trading ecosystem, attract international traders, central banks and hedge funds.
South China Morning Post;Hong Kong’s own Saint-Tropez? Yacht tourism marinas may take 5 years to build, tycoon says;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3284010/hong-kongs-own-saint-tropez-yacht-tourism-marinas-may-take-5-years-build-tycoon-says?utm_source=rss_feed;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 10:30:08 +0800
Allan Zeman says waterfront must be enhanced by building marinas ‘like they have in Europe’ to attract visitors.
South China Morning Post;To be a belt and road education hub, Hong Kong must teach in Mandarin;https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3283432/be-belt-and-road-education-hub-hong-kong-must-teach-mandarin?utm_source=rss_feed;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 09:30:08 +0800
John Lee’s ‘Study in Hong Kong’ plan emphasises attracting students from belt and road countries. But it also implies controversial changes in universities.
South China Morning Post;Help wanted: the Hong Kong domestic workers fighting to stay in city despite 2-week rule;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/3283997/help-wanted-hong-kong-domestic-workers-fighting-stay-city-despite-2-week-rule?utm_source=rss_feed;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 09:00:26 +0800
If terminated early by the employer or employee, domestic workers only have two weeks to find a new job.
South China Morning Post;Some UK private schools to avoid passing all VAT rise onto pupils amid strong Hong Kong intake;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3284003/some-uk-private-schools-avoid-passing-all-vat-rise-pupils-amid-strong-hong-kong-intake?utm_source=rss_feed;Sun, 27 Oct 2024 08:30:08 +0800
UK government expected to announce on Wednesday whether it will introduce 20 per cent VAT on private school fees from January 1 of next year.
South China Morning Post;Hong Kong police arrest 3 suspects in connection with 5 thefts targeting elderly women;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3284016/hong-kong-police-arrest-3-suspects-connection-5-thefts-targeting-elderly-women?utm_source=rss_feed;Sat, 26 Oct 2024 22:33:09 +0800
Syndicate members allegedly loitered in shopping centres and bus stations to target elderly women and snatch valuables from their bags.
South China Morning Post;Hong Kong minister says no need to publicise every violation at care homes;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3284014/hong-kong-minister-says-no-need-publicise-every-violation-care-homes?utm_source=rss_feed;Sat, 26 Oct 2024 21:52:44 +0800
In wake of rape allegation at one facility, welfare secretary Chris Sun says decision to draw public attention to violations should depend on severity of case.
South China Morning Post;Hong Kong police called to crypto store after woman scammed out of HK$93,000 of Tether;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3284013/hong-kong-police-called-crypto-store-after-woman-scammed-out-hk93000-tether?utm_source=rss_feed;Sat, 26 Oct 2024 21:44:00 +0800
Source says man tricked victim into transferring crypto in person, leaving her at shop and telling her his associate would return with cash.
South China Morning Post;Teaching Hong Kong’s rule of law and fostering patriotism are ‘inseparable’: justice minister;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3284008/teaching-hong-kongs-rule-law-and-fostering-patriotism-are-inseparable-justice-minister?utm_source=rss_feed;Sat, 26 Oct 2024 20:55:05 +0800
Understanding the Basic Law and China’s constitution provides historical context of city’s transition from British to Chinese rule, Paul Lam says.
South China Morning Post;Wet markets at some public housing estates in Hong Kong no bargain for residents, poll finds;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3284005/wet-markets-are-no-bargain-some-public-housing-residents-poll-finds?utm_source=rss_feed;Sat, 26 Oct 2024 19:59:35 +0800
Close to 80 per cent of respondents say food prices in local wet markets more expensive than what other nearby options charge.
South China Morning Post;Hong Kong’s new pandas An An and Ke Ke explore Ocean Park home after finishing quarantine;https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3284000/hong-kongs-new-pandas-and-ke-ke-explore-ocean-park-home-after-finishing-quarantine?utm_source=rss_feed;Sat, 26 Oct 2024 18:39:27 +0800
An An and Ke Ke still need at least another 30 days to adapt to enclosure, but Ocean Park says bears in good health and ‘eager’ to explore.