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Delhi Art Gallery denies any wrongdoing by showcasing Husains paintings
A petition filed in a Delhi court claimed that artworks by Husain, that depicted Hindu deities with nude female figures, were highly objectionable and hurt religious sentiments
Tamil translation of Ambedkars works to be completed and released in 100 volumes by Dec. 6
T.N. govt. aims to bring advanced scanning facilities to all districts: Minister
Health Minister Ma. Subramanian says seven government medical college hospitals have been provided with PET-CT scan equipment for cancer detection, giving the public easy access to the facility
India-Africa Trade Council hosts meet in Kochi
ED attaches immovable properties belonging to Minister Anitha R. Radhakrishnan
Forum seeks permanent solution to frequent flooding of low-lying areas
Chellanam-Fort Kochi Janakiya Vedi says that low-lying areas near Vembanad Lake, stormwater canals, and Pokkali paddy fields have been flooding during high tides over the past few years
Archbishop Pamplany must win confidence of archdiocese: lay group
Police Team Looks for Organ Broker Chain in Karnataka
HYDERABAD: The Saroornagar police, who are investigating the illegal kidney transplantation racket, will be going to Karnataka to trace multiple brokers involved in the human organ transplantation racket that was busted in the city on Sunday. The police have also added the recipients of kidneys as accused in the FIR under Section 19A of the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act, 1994. Meanwhile, a state-level inquiry committee submitted the report to the health secretary, detailing the issues of legality, trafficking, permissions and commercial issues which are punishable as per the Transplant Act. The racket was busted on a tip-off received by district medical and health officer Dr B. Venkata Rao. After the police entered the scene and donors and recipients were moved to Gandhi Hospital, a state-level inquiry committee was formed under the aegis of the director of medical education (DME) Dr A. Vani. The committee included Dr. B Nagender, ex-superintendent of Osmania General Hospital (OGH), Dr Kiran Mai and Dr Mallikharjun, both from OGH. The committee submitted its report to health secretary Dr Christina Chongthu. Speaking to Deccan Chronicle, Dr Vani said the committee looked into the legality of transplants and trafficking of the victims. We could not look into the hospital part as it was sealed by police yesterday. We could not even speak to the person who was arrested, she said. Dr Nagender said there were multiple brokers involved in the case different for recipients and donors. They struck a deal with the recipients for Rs 50 lakh and the donors, belonging to poor financial background without family support, were promised Rs 4 lakh each, which will be paid after the transplant was done. The broker who spoke to them was someone named Purnima and she got in touch with the donors from Tamil Nadu, Dr Vani said. The recipients were approached by a different broker. One of them, was probably a nurse but not practicing. Her husband is a civil engineer. The other recipient is a lawyer. They did not approach any hospital for transplant but were supposedly manipulated by the brokers into believing that the process would be legal, Dr Nagender said. He said that the committee did not know the identify of doctors involved in the transplant at Alakananda Hospital. The hospital was owned by someone named Dr Sandeep who allegedly did his medical studies in Uzbekistan. G Sumanth, a non-medical person, was part of the management and was caught by the police. The investigation into the illegal organ transplant racket is intensified as police continue to probe deeper, suspecting that the network of brokers behind the operation is much bigger. A special team was dispatched to Karnataka to uncover the full extent of the racket, with suspicions that the chain of illegal activities may stretch further than initially believed. Police reportedly arrested a lab technician outsourced by the hospital involved in the transplant operation, although the police are yet to confirm the arrest. Additionally, the police are focusing on the role of brokers who acted as mediators connecting both recipients and donors. It is believed that these brokers manipulate donors, often from poor financial backgrounds, into agreeing to the illegal procedure, promising them up to Rs 4 lakh after the transplant. The recipients, mostly from affluent families, were allegedly convinced by brokers that the procedure was legitimate. A senior police officer confirmed that the recipients will also be charged for their involvement in the illegal transplant scheme.
Soumya Swaminathan to unveil research initiatives on Vembanad project
The initiatives include water clinics, an integrative database for water-associated diseases among coastal communities, the CLEANSE App, and the AQUADIP Appan interactive application platform that connects citizen scientists with experts for monitoring water quality, disseminating results, and providing advisories on remedial measures.
Efforts on for deeper ties between Tamil Nadu and Germany
Provisionally admitted candidates list on APPSC website
ED attaches 10 properties in cybercrime case
The agency said its probe revealed that such scams were run through various fraudulent websites and apps created by companies based in small island nations like Curacao, Malta, and Cyprus
MES Mampad College poised to lift championship
Poor maintenance on south-bound trains a put off for passengers
Children show off their skills at launch of Chennai Photo Biennales phase 2
This part of the 4th edition of the event will feature four primary shows and eight invite-only ones
Growing hospitality sector in Union Territory throws up challenges and opportunities
The growth in the sector and arrival of luxury chains to the region will give more room for the government to shore up its own revenue, says senior official. However, industry sources say the major challenge before the government will be sustaining the growth witnessed in the tourism sector considering the existing limited resources
Building materials expo takes off in Coimbatore
Kerala Literature Festival off to a bright start
Homemakers murder: police arrest physiotherapist
Police say friendship on social media turned sour, resulting in the murder
Tamil Nadus two premier varsities have had non-academicians lead them, say former V-Cs
Tussle over who can be in V-C search panel has left teachers miffed
KeralaTourism unfolds new summer holiday products
This time around, the campaign would be particularly focusing on North Kerala, especially Bekal, Wayanad and Kozhikode
E.N. Suresh Babu reelected as CPI(M) Palakkad district secretary
Residents raise concern over poor maintenance of Puzhithivakkam lake
They say garbage continues to be dumped into the waterbody, and broken footpaths are inconveniencing walkers. Civic agencies are not cleaning the lake regularly, they allege
Reinstate visually impaired police personnel: HC
Kala Dhwani: A three-day programme from today at Chitrakala Parishath
One held from Kerala for cheating Vitla resident 30 lakh by posing as ED officials
First case of monkeypox in Karnataka reported in Mangaluru
Complete Lendi project by end of 2025-26: Uttam to engineers
Nanded MP Ravindra Chavan meets Uttam Kumar Reddy, urges early completion of the inter-state project
Nidheesh wrecks Madhya Pradesh
Road-roller theft unravels inter-State TMT bars racket
Rail users aggrieved over lack of train services from Karaikal, Nagore, Nagapattinam and Velankanni
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto arrives to take part in Republic Day celebrations
He will be hosted at the Hyderabad House on Saturday, where he and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead respective delegations during an official-level dialogue.
P. Suriaraj takes charge as executive director of Dhanlaxmi Bank
Centre yet to give nod to Tamil Nadus Cauvery-South Vellar Link project: Supreme Court
Bench disposes of Karnatakas application saying it was not necessary to consider the States interim plea for injunction as of today
Senior journalist R. Parthasarathy of The Hindu no more
Netajis ideas will continue to inspire youth for generations to come, says AIDYO
Netaji Day celebrated at Government Polytechnic College in Belagavi
Govt cancels auction of Nayakkarpatti tungsten mineral block in Tamil Nadu
The Indian government has canceled the auction of the Nayakkarpatti tungsten block in Tamil Nadu, near the Arittapatti Biodiversity site and several cultural heritage sites. This decision was made following requests from the local Ambalakarars community and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin, emphasizing the protection of biodiversity and traditional rights.
Special trains for Republic Day
Adivasi Face Double Whammy over Maoist Links, Ganja Smuggling
VISHAKHAPATNAM: Adivasi have for decades been sandwiched between two powerful forces police and Maoists. Police suspected the forest-dwelling tribal people, particularly the youth, of siding with Maoists, once popular as Naxalites. When People's War Group and CPI (Maoists) once held sway in undivided districts of Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram and Srikakulam, para-military forces as well as the Greyhounds special units had been involved in several encounters, leading to numerous deaths. Many tribal people had been arrested under oppressive laws like TADA and UAPA. Talking to this correspondent, Tribal activist Rama Rao highlighted that unable to face the might of police and Maoists, many Adivasi youth fled to urban areas, such as Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad and Vijayawada, disrupting their education and community lives. However, Maoist activities have now diminished. But Adivasi are facing a new challenge in the form of ganja cultivation. Traders from Tamil Nadu and Kerala began targeting tribal people living along the borders of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. The traders gave tribal farmers high-yield cannabis seeds, promising them lucrative returns. However, the Adivasi gained little, while traders exploited children of tribal farmers to smuggle the contraband across the states borders. While the lucky ones made their way to their destination, many got caught. Police booked them under the NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) Act and put them in various jails. In Visakhapatnam Central Jail, out of 1,090 people under NDPS remand, 360 are Adivasi from ASR (Alluri Sitarama Raju) district. In Rajamahendravaram Central Jail, 125 out of 400 persons booked under NDPS are tribal people. In NDPS cases, bail conditions are strict, requiring significant cash bonds, which most tribal families cannot afford. This leads to their prolonged imprisonment, another Adivasi activist pointed out. While Adivasi suffer, non-tribal traders and political leaders have profited significantly from ganja trade. Some traders have diversified into mall and lodge businesses, while politicians have reportedly funded their election campaigns with proceeds from sales of illegal cannabis. Suggesting proactive measures, Rama Rao has asked the government to pay better procurement prices for turmeric, coffee, pepper and other crops that tribal people grow, announce special DSC for Adivasi youth, and revive GO 3, which provided 100 per cent reservation for ST candidates while recruiting teachers in the agency areas .
Two POCSO offenders held in Goondas Act in Kanniyakumari
Central teams inspect paddy at DPCs
Karnataka: Many Congress leaders speak of tyaga to save party, govt.
495 kg of banned tobacco products seized in Madurai
Save The Nilgiris Tahr awareness vehicle flagged off
I am trying to do my best: Abhilash
Sandalwood smuggler caught in Coimbatore
How to choose the perfect summer programme for your child in 2025
Bank expresses interest to collaborate with Auroville
HPCL Q3 net profit rises over threefold to 2,544 crore
The hidden and apparent dangers of spending 70-90 hours every week at work
Epidemiological studies have shown the negative effects of long working hours on the risks of cardiovascular diseases and strokes.
Special trains between Madurai and Palani for Thaipoosam festival on February 11, 12
Governor cajoles youngsters to engage more in sports to learn teamwork and cooperation
Sports plays proactive role in keeping ones body and mind active by reducing pressure and anxiety, the Governor says
CM counters UDFs corruption charges, retorts to Oppositions political sneers in Assembly
Replying to motion for thanks to the Governors address, Pinarayi also attempts to counter the Oppositions political sneers with tit-for-tat ripostes and quick-fire repartees
RANJI TROPHY | Jadejas advice was to take calculated risks, says Harvik
Tirur-Nilambur metro demand evokes sharp riposte from CM
Dr. Reddys Q3 net rose under 2% to 1,404.2 cr., acquired NRT portfolio acquired buoys revenue
Anil Ambani inspects land in Nellore
Another encroachment attempt reported on Chokramudi hills
Thousands of Neelakurinji was cleared from the plot, according to Chokramudi Protection Council members
Webinar on artificial intelligence to be held on January 25
The event is part of the Career Counselling Series, and is organised by the Vellore Institute of Technology, in collaboration with The Hindu Education Plus
Karnataka Chief Minister announces market system for organic products in APMCs
Karnataka in control after its pacersdestroy the Punjab batting line-up
The trio of Koushik, Abhilash, and Prasidh combine to skittle out Punjab for mere 55before Smarans unbeaten 83 helps the host rack up a lead of 144 on the opening day
Three from Tiruppur arrested for arranging bank accounts for cyber fraud
Kallakurichi Collector impresses upon need to follow norms for transporting cattle
Murugan says BJP is committed to safeguarding Indian constitution
Internal rift between TDP groups in Annamayya district intensifies
Publicity banners arranged by a group of leaders were reportedly pulled down by another group during the birthday celebrations of HRD Minister on Wednesday night
Population of Korgas declining, says Brinda Karat
Key accused in 2,200-crore HPZ Token case declared fugitive economic offender
ED says Bhupesh Arora and associates collected funds from people promising phenomenal returns and then diverted them to various shell companies; he left for Dubai after probe was launched
TABLE TENNIS | Rajasthan stakes claim for National Games participation
Woman helping husband cross road killed in accident in Usilampatti
Rama Sene activists attack a salon in Mangaluru, assault staff
Police arrest 14 persons, including Rama Sene chief Prasad Attavar, in this connection
Tiruppur Corporation seeks approval for bio-CNG plant in Perunthozhuvu village
Corporation gets truck-mounted jetting machine to clear blocks in UGD system
The 6,000 litre-capacity machine that has state-of-the-art technology to identify and clear blocks in UGD system will be deployed exclusively in zone 5
Agreement signed for Chennai Central Tower
Chennai: A contract agreement for developing the Rs 349.99 crore Chennai Central Tower, a 27-storey landmark project to be located near the Central Railway Station, was signed on Thursday by Chennai Metro Asset Management Limited (CMAML), a Special Purpose Vehicle jointly formed by Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) and Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO). The Letter of Acceptance for the project, awarded to M/s Renaatus Projects Private Limited, was issued on December 12 and todays agreement marked a significant milestone for the venture, a press release from Chennai Metro Rail said. The agreement was signed, in the presence of M A Siddique, Chairman of CMAML, by T Archunan, Director, CMAML, and S Manoj Poosappan, Managing Director, M/s Renaatus Projects Private Limited, representing the contractor. The Chennai Central Tower, symbolizing Chennais transformation into a global metropolis and multi-model hub, would seamlessly integrate connectivity, modern amenities, and sustainability, the release said. Designed to meet international green building standards, the tower incorporates eco-friendly construction materials, energy-efficient systems, renewable energy, and water conservation measures, setting a benchmark for sustainable urban development, it said. Envisioned as a vibrant hub of activity, the Chennai Central Tower will offer thoughtfully designed spaces for business, leisure, and hospitality, creating a dynamic environment for residents, commuters, tourists, and visitors. With its state-of-the-art infrastructure and strategic location, it aimed to enhance the citys connectivity, economy, and quality of life, it said.
Rajasthan HC notice to State over challenge to classification of transpeople as OBCs
Petitioner argued that Rajasthans circular fails to consider that there may be transpeople born in General category communities or Scheduled Caste communities as well
RANJI TROPHY | Jadeja thrives on home turf, puts Saurashtra ahead against Delhi
CRICKET | The India star snaps up a five-wicket haul and complements it with a quickfire 38; Pants turn with bat for the visitors turns out to be a damp squib
Clinical psychology counsellor vacancies
Former CBI Joint Director V.V. Lakshminarayana seeks merger of Viakhapatnam Steel Plant with SAIL
The State government should purchase of the VSP steel for the construction of the Amaravati capital and Polavaram projects, he says
Candlelight march for clean and green Mysuruon January 26
BJP will never resort to arm-twisting AIADMK into poll alliance, says Nainar Nagenthiran
The BJP can revive the poll alliance by holding direct talks with Edappadi K. Palaniswami, says the MLA and rules out any link between ED and I-T raids in Tamil Nadu with electoral alliances
Sivagalai sheds light on antiquity of iron in Tamil land
Congress govt. has lost control over microfinance companies, says Bommai
The Member of Parliament says that H.D. Kumaraswamy earlier brought in a stringent law to prevent charging high interest on loans
Cashew processors demand proper implementation of OTS scheme
According to processors, despite government order, most banks have refused to implement the one-time settlement scheme that was announced in 2019
Notification will allow hoteliers in eligible category to serve food and liquor to tourists. It will also help increase time of bars up to midnight
Japan Inc will struggle to follow SoftBank's lead and go big with Trump
HPSL to sponsor the Bangalore Derby to be run on Jan. 26
