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NGT cancels environment clearance for Dragonstone realty project in Technopark Phase 3
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/ngt-cancels-environment-clearance-for-dragonstone-realty-project-in-technopark-phase-3/article66916569.ece
A fine of ₹15 crore was also imposed on the company for splitting the project into two, in violation of Supreme Court orders, to secure clearance.
Thullal lessons in Kerala school curriculum get a visual avatar
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/thullal-lessons-in-kerala-school-curriculum-get-a-visual-avatar/article66911893.ece
A collective of teachers from Kollam has filmed ‘thullal pattukal’ so that students get a clearer picture of the satirical art form
Buoyed by global recognition for its innovations, Thiruvananthapuram observatory eyes newer frontiers
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/modernisation-earns-thiruvananthapuram-observatory-global-acclaim/article66904601.ece
Featured in the prestigious Nature Astronomy journal
Guidelines issued for implementing special school package
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/guidelines-issued-for-implementing-special-school-package/article66901916.ece
State to seek clarification on slashed borrowing limit
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/slashed-borrowing-limit-state-to-seek-clarification/article66901897.ece
Robbery: gang of three arrested
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/robbery-gang-of-three-arrested/article33681930.ece
They had carried out robberies in 22 temples and also at super markets in Kannanthura and near the All Saints College.
Five people die in car-lorry collision
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/five-people-die-in-car-lorry-collision/article33681804.ece
The mishap occurred on the National Highway stretch around 10.30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Government may announce FRA in Budget 2021 to examine consumer complaints
http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/government-may-announce-fra-in-budget-2021-to-examine-consumer-complaints-1611741275-1
Financial Redressal Agency will be examining all the consumer complaints against the regulated financial service providers.
ICC Player of the Month: ICC introduces Player of the Month awards to recognise best performances of cricketers
http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/icc-player-of-the-month-icc-introduces-player-of-the-month-awards-to-recognise-best-performances-of-cricketers-1611737757-1
Fans registered with the ICC will also be able to vote online every month to award their favourite male and female cricketers across all three formats of international cricket played in that month.
Indian economy to report narrow contraction of 8% in FY21, 11.5% GDP growth in FY22: IMF
http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/indian-economy-to-report-narrow-contraction-of-8-in-fy21-115-gdp-growth-in-fy22-imf-1611729877-1
The IMF has projected India to be the fastest grown major economy for the next two years, displacing China, which is estimated to grow by 8.1% and 5.6% in the next two years.
India, UK to strengthen international cooperation against cross-border terrorism
http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/india-uk-to-strengthen-international-cooperation-against-crossb-order-terrorism-1611652412-1
India and UK emphasized the demand of strengthening international cooperation in order to combat the global problem of terrorism including cross-border terrorism in South Asia.
Current Affairs Quiz: 25 January 2021
http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/current-affairs-quiz-25-january-2021-1611586504-1
The day’s updated quizzes cover topics such as Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar, World Economic Forum 2021 and Jeevan Raksha Padak Awards among others.
Top 5 Current Affairs: 25 January 2021
http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/top-5-current-affairs-25-january-2021-1611583766-1
The Budget 2021-22 is expected to include the introduction of policy for the toys sector industry with an aim to boost the domestic manufacturing.
Election Commission launches e-EPIC: How to download, who are eligible beneficiaries? Get all details here
http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/election-commission-launches-eepic-card-how-to-download-who-are-eligible-beneficiaries-get-all-details-here-1611562319-1
The main objective behind the launch of the e-EPIC programme is to provide faster delivery and easy accessibility to the document, as the physical card takes time to print and reach the voter.
Widespread rain likely in Kerala
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/widespread-rain-likely-in-kerala/article66916874.ece
Three years since Smart Roads project, commuters forced to grapple with dug-up roads in Kerala capital
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/three-years-since-smart-roads-project-commuters-forced-to-deal-with-dug-up-roads-in-kerala-capital/article66915992.ece
Chief Minister to inaugurate ‘Praveshanolsavam’ on June 1
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/chief-minister-to-inaugurate-praveshanolsavam-on-june-1/article66908646.ece
Minister says arrangements in place for start of new academic year. 95% of school books and uniforms have been distributed
Kesavan Namboothiri, unsung composer of great devotional melodies, is no more
https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/kesavan-namboothiri-unsung-composer-of-great-devotional-melodies-is-no-more/article66904120.ece
He combined with lyricist S. Ramesan Nair to bring out some of the all-time hits in the devotional music segment
Janakeeya Hotel entrepreneurs in dire straits
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/janakeeya-hotel-entrepreneurs-in-dire-straits/article66901231.ece
Kudumbashree says money will be allocated from ₹44 crore Plan fund for payment for subsidy
Good start to hospital services
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/good-start-to-hospital-services/article33681960.ece
KSRTC operates 21 trips on the MCH campus
353 new cases in capital
https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/353-new-cases-in-thiruvananthapuram/article33681904.ece
250 contact cases, 354 recoveries
India pledges USD 150,000 for UN peacebuilding fund
http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/india-pledges-usd-150000-for-un-peacebuilding-fund-1611743382-1
The Indian Ambassador to the United Nations stated that as the world's largest democracy, India is conscious of the need to prioritize the building of governance structure to strengthen democracy and the rule of law.
Padma Awards 2021: Government announces recipients for prestigious awards, check the complete list
http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/padma-awards-2021-check-complete-list-of-padma-vibhushan-padma-bhushan-padma-shri-recipients-1611738076-1
President Ram Nath Kovind has approved the conferment of a total of 119 Padma Awards- 7 Padma Vibhushan, 10 Padma Bhushan, and 102 Padma Shri.
China becomes world's leading destination for foreign direct investment, surpasses US
http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/china-becomes-worlds-leading-destination-for-foreign-direct-investment-surpasses-us-1611732849-1
As per UN figures released on January 24, 2021, new investments by overseas businesses into the US, which held the top spot for decades, fell by 49 percent in 2020.
‘Bharat Parv-2021’: LS Speaker Om Birla inaugurates mega festival to showcase glory of nation
http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/bharat-parv-2021-ls-speaker-om-birla-inaugurates-mega-festival-to-showcase-glory-of-nation-1611728518-1
Bharat Parv is a festival to celebrate the spirit of India and for showcasing the rich and cultural diversity of the country.
Republic Day 2021: India celebrates 72nd Republic Day- Rafale showstopper, first-ever Ram Mandir, Ladakh tableau
http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/republic-day-parade-2021-india-celebrates-72nd-republic-day-all-you-need-to-know-1611588547-1
The tableau of Uttar Pradesh was designed on the theme 'Ayodhya: Cultural Heritage of Uttar Pradesh' and it showcased Ayodhya and Ram mandir for the first-ever time.
Current Affairs in Short: 25 January 2021
http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/current-affairs-in-short-25-january-2021-1611584542-1
The final of the first inaugural World Test Championship (WTC) has been postponed and it will now be played from June 18-22 with June 23 acting as a reserve day.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launches revamped portal on gallantry award recipients
http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/defence-minister-rajnath-singh-launches-revamped-portal-on-gallantry-award-recipients-1611580798-1
A revamped portal will provide information about gallantry awards and their recipients in India.
President Ram Nath Kovind addresses the country on eve of Republic Day
http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/republic-day-2021-president-ram-nath-kovind-addresses-the-country-on-eve-of-republic-day-where-and-when-to-watch-the-address-1611554954-1
President Ram Nath Kovind talked about the COVID-19 vaccination drive in the country and assured that the health services and administration have been working with full readiness to make this exercise a success.
