Protests against SilverLine turns violent
The Hindu
Clashes at in Kozhikode, Tanalur and Chengannur
Kozhikode
The ongoing protests against the proposed semi-high-speed SilverLine project turned hostile in several parts of the State on Tuesday, resulting in clashes between affected people and the police, arrests, road blockades and suicide threats.
A clash broke out between the police and anti-K-Rail protesters at Mathottam on the outskirts of Kozhikode city after the latter tried to stop government officials from laying survey stones for the project. Local residents interfered and tried to stop the officials as they turned up unannounced to lay the stones on a house compound near the Meenchanda railway gate in the morning.
The K-Rail officials and the police tried to reason with them, but the belligerent agitators refused to disperse. The clash broke out when the police tried to forcefully remove the protestors from the scene.
The protests in and around Chengannur in Alappuzha district started with residents of Kozhuvallur, near Mulakuzha, blocking the authorities from laying marker stones. Officials of the K-rail, accompanied by a large posse of police personnel, had reached the Poothamkunnu colony in the morning. But the residents prevented them from entering the colony and staged a blockade and even raised suicide threats.
Local residents also set rubber tyres on fire when the police attempted to overcome the blockade. A fire and rescue team had to be alerted to douse the fire. The protesters also insisted on Minister Saji Cherian, who resides in their neigbourhood, reaching the spot and holding discussions with them directly.
Later, the officials had to return without laying the survey stones. Police registered cases against the protesters in connection with the incident.
Court orders framing of charges against 25 accused in Delhi riot case, including murder, arson, and dacoity.
Prithviraj Chavan reflects on Congress' shocking defeat in Maharashtra assembly polls, discusses results with party leadership in Delhi.
Delhi's air quality crisis blamed on farm fires, NASA satellites track stubble burning, CAQM under scrutiny.
Director Jon Watts walks away from planned Wolfs sequel due to Apple's unexpected shift to streaming, despite initial greenlight.
Maharashtra government formation LIVE: Mahayuti is slated to form the government within the next three days, with winning MLAs being asked to gather in Mumbai immediately. Follow The Hindu’s live updates
After a long, tiring day all we want is to jump right on our cosy beds and rest comfortably on our soft, fluffy pillows, right? Pillows are not quite appreciated as much as electric cars or air-fryers, for instance. Pillows are a wonderful man-made creation that has improved the lives and sleep of people across the globe. Did you know ages ago people used to rest their heads on a HARD ROCK? So how did humans go from sleeping on stones to cosy, fluffy and soft pillows today? Let’s get into the origin of your everyday pillows!
Yashaswi Jaiswal shines with century as India takes strong lead against Australia in Border-Gavaskar trophy.
After contentious climate finance pact, developing nations criticize $300 billion pledge as inadequate in global climate deal.
Ph.D. students in Indian universities express angst over exploitation by guides, leading to a call for reform.
As the November 30 deadline nears for installing vehicle location tracking devices (VLTD) and emergency panic buttons in public service and nationally permitted goods vehicles in Karnataka, transport unions representing cab, bus, and truck operators are urging the government to reconsider the mandate. They argue that the high cost of these devices and a lack of awareness have made it difficult for many vehicle owners to comply with the requirement.
Congress byelection victory boosts government image, strengthens Chief Minister Siddaramaiah against corruption charges, ensures commitment to guarantees.