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Thiruvananthapuram: State human rights commission (SHRC) chairperson, Justice Alexander Thomas, instructed the municipal secretary and district medical officer to complete the renovation of the wards at Valiyathura coastal specialty hospital within two months to ensure inpatient care. This hospital is relied upon by the local coastal community.The order was issued following a complaint regarding the discontinuation of inpatient services, a press release said. The order noted that the hospital provided 24-hour inpatient care before the COVID-19 pandemic. Inpatient services have been discontinued over the past five years. It is understood that ward renovations are currently under way. Justice Alexander Thomas…
Darjeeling: Tourists can soon get a glimpse of British-era engineering and craftsmanship with Darjeeling Himalayan Railway planning to restore 14 British-style coaches.The railway will repair 14 Gorakhpur-manufactured coaches that were originally designed in the British style. Among them, three non-heritage coaches will be specially converted into replicas of 1920s British-era coaches, which the DHR currently does not possess. “At present, we do not have a single coach from the 1920s. By reviving this design, we want to attract more tourists even as we carry on DHR’s legacy,” said DHR director Rishab Choudhary.Explaining what sets these coaches apart, Choudhary said unlike…
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FILE – Tony Hawk attends the X-Games, Sunday, July 23, 2023, at the Ventura County Fairgrounds in Ventura, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File) Tony Hawk has issued a detailed public rebuttal after online speculation claimed one of his weddings took place on a private Caribbean island once owned by Jeffrey Epstein, following the release of a new tranche of US Justice Department documents. The skateboarding icon, 57, addressed the claims directly on Instagram after social media users seized on a third-party tip contained in the files and attempted to connect it to his personal life. Hawk said the allegation…
Uttarakhand’s Avneesh Sudha in action. | Photo Credit: File photo: VIJAY SONEJI Uttarakhand strengthened its grip on its Ranji Trophy quarterfinal against Jharkhand with an assured batting push on Saturday at the Keenan Stadium in Jamshedpur.Three away batters breached fifty on the second day — opener Avneesh Sudha, skipper Kunal Chandela and all-rounder J. Suchith — as Uttarakhand coasted to 287 for five at Stumps, having pocketed a potentially decisive first-innings lead.Uttarakhand’s influence in the game was set up early in the day through a 99-run association between Sudha and Chandela. The two had joined hands after Jharkhand pacer Saurabh…
Manchester United’s Casemiro in action. File | Photo Credit: Action Images via Reuters Manchester United midfielder Casemiro will leave the Premier League side at the end of the season upon the expiry of his contract, the club said on Thursday (January 22, 2026).The 33-year-old does have a one-year extension option, but the club has chosen not to activate it according to a team source.United’s decision not to extend or renew his contract was made far in advance of Thursday’s announcement as part of long-term squad overhaul plans. Casemiro had requested the club confirm his summer departure at this time.”I will…
CHENNAI:India and Argentina shared the honours (1-1) in the three practice matches at the SDAT-Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium here ahead of the FIH junior men’s hockey World Cup from November 28. The two drew the first match 1-1 while India won the second 5-3. Argentina won the third 2-1.Though the practice matches were considered friendly ones, Argentina and India played fiercely.Indian head coach P.R. Sreejesh said on Sunday: “We tried several formations and combinations, playing full-court pass and half-court press. Argentina is one of the teams that plays skilful hockey. But we played well. We need to sort out our short…
Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates after defeating Adam Walton of Australia in their first round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, on January 18, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP Carlos Alcaraz kicked off his latest bid for a career Grand Slam by dismantling unseeded Australian Adam Walton 6-3, 7-6(2), 6-2 in the first round of the Australian Open on Sunday (January 18, 2026), as the world number one showcased the power and precision befitting a player chasing history. The 22-year-old Spaniard, who can eclipse Don Budge and become the youngest man to win all four major…
Sovereign King and G Valentino pleased when the horses were exercised here on Tuesday (Jan. 27) morning. Inner sand: 600m: Neutralist (A. Gaikwad) 38. Moved well. African Gold (Akshay K) 37. Moved nicely. Constable (Kirtish) 40. Easy. Time And Tide (S. Amit) 36. Good. Ashwa Ankara (Nazil) 39. Moved freely. Shadai (Umesh) 38. Urged. Ekatarina (Neeraj) 39. Easy. Lady Scarlet (Sandesh) 38. Worked well. Savage Peacock (Nirmal), Wings Of Fury (Santosh) 38. They moved level freely. Avener (David Allan), The Olive Crown (Sandesh) 39. Former ended four lengths in front. Santissimo (Vivek G) 38. Moved nicely. Arbitrage (S.J. Sunil), Provenance (Gore)…