Sahitya P Poonacha

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Maharashtra govt withdraws cases against Aarey protestors who opposed tree-felling

After much debate and a long wait, the cabinet in Maharashtra has decided to withdraw the cases against the protestors in the Aarey protest who were opposing tree-felling. They were charged under various sections of the IPC in 2019.

Oct 1, 2020

Karnataka: Byndoor man courageously rescues pet dog from a 20-foot-long python

An activist in Byndoor, Karnataka saved his pet dog from a Python trying to swallow it recently. The python was rescues as well.

Oct 1, 2020

First VVIP aircraft 'Air India One' custom-made for PM Modi, Prez to arrive today | Details

The first Boeing 777 ordered from the USA which will cater to the Prime Minister, President and Vice-President is arriving in India today as part of the 'Air India One'. fleet

Oct 1, 2020

Elderly couple wedding photoshoot in Kerala

Wedding photoshoot 58-years after marriage; meet Kerala couple everyone is talking about

A couple in Kerala's Idukki district finally got a photoshoot 58 years after their wedding in 1962, with some help from their grandson.

Oct 1, 2020

Senior IFS Officer dies by suicide; jumps off building in Hyderabad

An Forest Services officer named V Bhaskara Ramana Murthy on Thursday was found dead near his apartment, after ending his life it was reported.

Oct 1, 2020

How this 1984 film captured true essence of today's political subtext

'Art' and 'voice' have over time grown synonymous and into polar opposites in equal measure. Part of the reason is the perception of art in modern society, something that hasn't been more visible than in the 21st century. However, a 1984 film, Party directed by Govind Nihalani had debated the issue and with poise.

Sep 29, 2020

Karnataka reopening schools sparks debate; no decision yet, says education minister

As Unlock 4.0 comes and debates have emerged on how schools and colleges will function hereon. However, education minister Suresh Kumar has said there's no decision on this as of yet.

Sep 29, 2020

Karnataka: By-polls announced for Sira, RR Nagar in November

The Election Commission has now announced the dates for the by-elections in Sira and RR Nagar in Karnataka for November 3rd.

Sep 29, 2020

Exorcist kills 3-year-old to 'ward off evil' in Karnataka's Chitradurga; arrested

A godman in Karnataka's Chitradurga killed a three-year-old girl in a bid to ward off 'evil'. The godman and his brother were arrested for beating the girl to death.

Sep 29, 2020

Amnesty International quits India as funds dry; blames govt witch-hunt

Amnesty International has now shut its operations in India and has levelled serious allegations against the Indian government and calls the government's reprisal of the organisations a 'witch-hunt'

Sep 29, 2020

Cop flees after killing girlfriend in Delhi, father-in-law in Rohtak

A cop in Delhi had injured his girlfriend by shooting her after a fight and killed his father-in-law with his service revolver. The cop is currently on the run.

Sep 28, 2020

Sandalwood drugs case: No breather for Ragini Dwivedi, Sanjjanaa Galrani; bail denied

In the Sandalwood drugs case, a special court in Bengaluru has rejected bail for actresses Ragini Dwivedi and Sanjjanaa Galrani.

Sep 28, 2020

My crop, my right: Karnataka CM Yediyurappa to farmers amid state-wide protest

The Karnataka chief minister Yediyurappa addressed the state following the the state-wide protests against the farm bills. Asserting that the bills will only benefit the farmers, the Chief Minister also said that farmers have been misled.

Sep 28, 2020

Kerala Youtuber assault row: Minister KK Shailaja supports Bhagyalakshmi against Vijay Nair

Since a video of dubbing artist Bhagyalakshmi showed her assaulting a Youtuber Vijay P Nair, there has been much debate on her actions. Health Minister KK Shailaja however, has supported the artist's reaction to the Youtuber's derogatory video.

Sep 28, 2020

Karnataka Farmers up in arms; list of major protests in state [areas to avoid]

The farmers' organisations have gone ahead with the protests against the contentious Farm bills across the state. Protestors were seen in different parts of Bengaluru and the state

Sep 28, 2020

Karnataka bandh: Farmers call for state-wide bandh; authorities lay down rules

Farmers' organisations around the state in Karnataka have called for a state-wide 'bandh' or shutdown in protest of the controversial Farm bills passed in parliament. District administration around the state is gearing up for 28th September.

Sep 27, 2020

World Tourism Day 2020: CM Yediyurappa flags off bike rally, releases tourism policy

On the occasion of the World Tourism Day, CM Yediyurappa flagged off a bike rally at Bengaluru's Vidhana Soudha on Sunday.

Sep 27, 2020

World Rivers Day 2020: A day to celebrate our mighty water bodies

Rivers have historically been important lifelines for a civilisation. On World Rivers Day people across the globe celebrate and raise public awareness on the need to protect our waterways.

Sep 27, 2020

Karnataka Congress leader Dinesh Gundu Rao tests COVID positive; under quarantine

Congress leader and MLA Dinesh Gundu Rao announced on Sunday that he has gone into quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19.

Sep 27, 2020

Kalaburagi road accident: Pregnant woman, six others killed on the way to hospital in Karnataka

In Karnataka's Kalaburagi, a major road accident on Sunday morning left seven dead including a pregnant woman who were on the way to the hospital for her delivery.

Sep 27, 2020

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Articles by Sahitya P Poonacha

Maharashtra govt withdraws cases against Aarey protestors who opposed tree-felling

Karnataka: Byndoor man courageously rescues pet dog from a 20-foot-long python

First VVIP aircraft 'Air India One' custom-made for PM Modi, Prez to arrive today | Details

Wedding photoshoot 58-years after marriage; meet Kerala couple everyone is talking about

Senior IFS Officer dies by suicide; jumps off building in Hyderabad

How this 1984 film captured true essence of today's political subtext

Karnataka reopening schools sparks debate; no decision yet, says education minister

Karnataka: By-polls announced for Sira, RR Nagar in November

Exorcist kills 3-year-old to 'ward off evil' in Karnataka's Chitradurga; arrested

Amnesty International quits India as funds dry; blames govt witch-hunt

Cop flees after killing girlfriend in Delhi, father-in-law in Rohtak

Sandalwood drugs case: No breather for Ragini Dwivedi, Sanjjanaa Galrani; bail denied

My crop, my right: Karnataka CM Yediyurappa to farmers amid state-wide protest

Kerala Youtuber assault row: Minister KK Shailaja supports Bhagyalakshmi against Vijay Nair

Karnataka Farmers up in arms; list of major protests in state [areas to avoid]

Karnataka bandh: Farmers call for state-wide bandh; authorities lay down rules

World Tourism Day 2020: CM Yediyurappa flags off bike rally, releases tourism policy

World Rivers Day 2020: A day to celebrate our mighty water bodies

Karnataka Congress leader Dinesh Gundu Rao tests COVID positive; under quarantine

Kalaburagi road accident: Pregnant woman, six others killed on the way to hospital in Karnataka

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