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The Hindu
2 days ago
- The Hindu
Kerala-based goldsmith robbed of ₹30 lakh on Salem
The Coimbatore District Police have intensified searches for a group of men, who robbed a Kerala-based goldsmith of ₹30 lakh on Salem – Kochi Highway (NH 544) near Ettimadai last week. The K.G. Chavadi police launched an investigation after K. Jayan, 50, of Wadakkanchery in Thrissur district lodged a complaint that he was robbed of the cash on a flyover on the highway at Ettimadai junction on July 12. The police said Mr. Jayan started working in a gold smithery at Nellankara in Thrissur district last year, after incurring loss from running a jewellery polishing unit at R.S. Puram in Coimbatore. As Mr. Jayan is known to people in the jewellery business in Coimbatore, he used to arrange old gold ornaments, which are auctioned by banks and financial institutions in Kerala, for them. According to the police, a jeweller gave ₹30 lakh to Mr. Jayan to source old ornaments auctioned in Kerala and the robbery took place when he was heading to Thrissur with the cash. The police said unidentified persons, who came in a multi-purpose vehicle, waylaid Mr. Jayan's motorcycle at Ettimadai junction around 7.45 a.m. on July 12 when he was riding back to Thrissur. The strangers pulled him into the car, before robbing him of ₹30 lakh. The robbers left him on the highway around one km away. He lodged a complaint with the K.G. Chavadi police in the evening.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Coimbatore rural police form three special teams to nab gang
COIMBATORE: The Coimbatore rural police have formed three special teams to nab a gang that robbed a man of Rs 30 lakh on Saturday morning. KG Chavadi police said K Jayan, 50, of Wadakkanchery in Thrissur district of Kerala had been running a gold ornaments polish shop at RS Puram in Coimbatore city. As he faced severe losses, Jayan closed his business and started working at a gold smithery unit in Thrissur. He had developed a good rapport with a gold businessman at RS Puram while running the gold polish shop. The businessman often gave large amounts of money to Jayan to buy auction gold ornaments from Kerala. On Saturday, Jayan was given Rs 30 lakh by a businessman to procure auction gold ornaments. He kept Rs 20 lakh in a specially designed jacket and the remaining Rs 10 lakh in a bag. He was heading towards Kerala from Coimbatore city on a motorcycle. Around 7.45am, while travelling on the flyover at Ettimadai Pirivu, a multipurpose vehicle intercepted his motorcycle, and three people dragged him off his vehicle. They tore his specially modified jacket and took away Rs 20 lakh in cash. They took the remaining Rs 10 lakh from his motorcycle. The gang then dropped him about one km away from the area. "Jayan did not inform us immediately. He managed to reach Coimbatore city and discussed the matter with the businessman. Later that evening, he approached the KG Chavadi police and lodged a complaint. If he had informed us immediately, we would have had a chance to capture the four-member gang," said superintendent of police Dr K Karthikeyan.
India.com
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Hero in 700 films, Paired with 85 heroines, this actor beat Rajesh Khanna, Amitabh Bachchan in..., name was...
Hero in 720 films, Paired with 85 heroines, this actor beat Rajesh Khanna, Amitabh Bachchan in..., name was... When we discuss about India's most successful actors, names like Rajesh Khanna, Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Dilip Kumar come to our mind. These stars have acted in some of the biggest films and delivered many blockbusters that any actor can dream of. However, there is one man, who has given more hits, than all of them combined. This actor gave more hits than Rajesh Khanna, Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan He is none other than Malayalam screen idol Prem Nazir, who ruled Malayalam cinema for three decades. The veteran star, whose career spanned from 1951-89, worked as a leading star in 720 films throughout his career, appearing in over 30 films twice a year. Industry insiders and trade analysts estimated that Nazir delivered at least 700 hits as a lead hero, out of which 50 were blockbusters. In comparison to other star figures, Amitabh Bachchan, undoubtedly Indian cinema's biggest name, has less than 60 hits as lead actor. South superstar Rajinikanth, has a record of over 80 hits and more than a dozen blockbusters. The three Khans who trail way behind, with Salman Khan on top (39 hits and 15 blockbusters), Shah Rukh Khan (34 hits and 10 blockbusters), and Aamir Khan (20 hits and 6 blockbusters). Who was Prem Nazir? Born Abdul Khader in Travancore in 1929, Prem Nazir began his acting journey with film Marumakal in 1952. It was then he garnered success after his second film Visappinte Vili. He became a heartthrob and carved a special place in audiences hearts with his acting. In 1950, he moved to films with hard-hitting subjects, transforming him into a superstar. Eventually, he was nicknamed as Nithyaharitha Nayakan (Evergreen Hero) by fans and media. In late 90s, he started doing more supporting roles and played second leads in films like Jayan, Sukumaran, Shankar, and Soman. However, the upcoming stars like Mammootty and Mohanlal overtook his position, appealing fresh wave of audiences with their talent. In 1989, Prem Nazir was infected with measles and passed away at 59. His last on-screen appearance was in Priyadarshan's film Kadathanadan Ambadi.
The Hindu
25-06-2025
- Science
- The Hindu
Dolphins and whales continue to wash ashore on Alappuzha coast
In less than a month, five marine mammal carcasses - four dolphins and two whales - have washed ashore on the Alappuzha coast, sparking concern among authorities and researchers. The latest were found at Challi, near Punnapra, where two dead dolphins were found on June 23 and 24. The carcasses were buried following autopsies. On May 28, the carcass of a dolphin washed ashore near the Valiyazheekkal beach. Two days later, another dead dolphin was found at Pathiyankara. Two dead whales were found at Purakkad on June 14 and 17. The repeated washing ashore of whales and dolphins has raised alarm amid growing concerns over marine pollution following the sinking of the Liberian-flagged cargo ship MSC Elsa 3 off the Thotappally coast in Alappuzha on May 25 and a fire on board the Singapore-flagged container ship MV Wan Hai 503 off the Kannur coast earlier this month following an explosion. The two incidents have sparked fears of potential oil spills and chemical contamination, as some containers aboard MSC Elsa 3 and others that fell overboard from MV Wan Hai 503 are believed to contain hazardous materials. B.R. Jayan, Range Forest Officer, Ranni Range, said they were awaiting forensic examination reports to identify the exact cause of death of the dolphins and whales. Mr. Jayan said that nothing suspicious had been found in the post-mortem examinations. The preliminary assessment by the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), following the ship accidents, found no significant changes in the water quality or species composition of the region. Ratheesh Kumar R., Senior Scientist at the CMFRI, said the possibility of a direct link between the deaths of dolphins and whales and the shipwreck was very low. 'The sea is very rough. Dolphins and whales use echolocation to navigate. The turbulence in the water can interfere with their communication. This may prevent them from detecting ships, increasing the chances of collisions. The carcasses of dolphins and whales that die in the open sea are often washed ashore, depending on wind direction. Though our primary assumption is that the deaths are not related to the shipwreck, we are not completely ruling it out. We are conducting studies to determine if there is any connection,' said Mr. Ratheesh. Following the capsizing of MSC Elsa 3 on May 26, containers from the vessel drifted ashore along the Alappuzha, Kollam, Thiruvananthapuram and Kanyakumari coasts. Similarly, a container and a lifeboat from MV Wan Hai 503, which caught fire on June 9, washed ashore in Alappuzha last week.
Time of India
07-05-2025
- Time of India
Man killed, uncle injured as KSRTC bus rams two-wheeler at Pattom
Thiruvananthapuram: A 30-year-old man was killed and his uncle seriously injured after a KSRTC bus rammed their two-wheeler at Pattom on Tuesday identified the deceased as Lovejith, 38, of SS Bhavan at Mylode and the injured person as Jayan, 60, of were on their way to Palayam from Kesavadasapuram when the accident happened. The bike was halted at the traffic signal at Pattom. As the signal turned green, the KSRTC bus going in the same direction rammed the two-wheeler from behind. On the impact, they fell on the were rushed to the medical college hospital in an ambulance; however, Lovejith died while under treatment. Jayan's condition remains stable, police police booked the KSRTC bus driver, who escaped from the spot, under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections 106 (1) for causing death by negligence and 281 for rash body was sent to relatives after postmortem and inquest. His funeral was held at a CSC church. Lovejith worked at a private firm in the city.
