Uma Thomas shows signs of recovery, recognises children
The New Indian Express Kochi|January 01, 2025
As per docs, rib fracture and lung injury require intensive treatment; preliminary probe indicates lapses by organisers
EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE

The health condition of Thrikkakara MLA Uma Thomas has improved, and she was able to recognise and greet her children at the intensive care unit of the city hospital where she is being treated, according to the latest medical bulletin issued on Tuesday morning.

"She is showing gradual improvement and responding to the treatment being administered for the injuries suffered on the head and the spinal cord. However, the lung injury is still serious though there is a slight improvement," said Dr Krishnanunni Polakulath, medical director at Renai Medicity.

This story is from the January 01, 2025 edition of The New Indian Express Kochi.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

This story is from the January 01, 2025 edition of The New Indian Express Kochi.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.

MORE STORIES FROM THE NEW INDIAN EXPRESS KOCHIView All
The New Indian Express Kochi

Fire at Maha Kumbh after cylinder blast guts 40 tents

A major fire broke out on Sunday in the Mahakumbh area of Prayagraj on Sunday, police said, adding that there was no report of any casualty.

time-read
1 min  |
January 20, 2025
The New Indian Express Kochi

Person from OBC community appointed Ashtapadi singer at Guruvayur temple

ASHTAPADI SONGS when the sanctum is closed for rituals is an ancient tradition still in practice at the Sree Krishna temple in Guruvayur. For several years, it has been the right of certain families in and around Guruvayur to sing Ashtapadi for Lord Krishna. However, the Guruvayur Devaswom has scripted history by appointing a person from an Other Backward Classes (OBC) community to the post.

time-read
1 min  |
January 20, 2025
The New Indian Express Kochi

Portal alleges Hindenburg's link with fund

NATE Anderson, 'activist' short-seller who has announced shutting down his almost eight years old research firm Hindenburg, is under cloud for alleged links with hedge funds in preparing reports targeting companies, a Canadian portal said citing documents filed before a court in Ontario.

time-read
1 min  |
January 20, 2025
The New Indian Express Kochi

Gunfight Breaks Out in Baramulla, First This Year

A gunfight between security forces and terrorists broke out on Sunday in Sopore area of Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district, the first encounter this year.

time-read
1 min  |
January 20, 2025
The New Indian Express Kochi

Govt May Table Waqf Bill During Budget Session After JPC Submits Report

The Centre is likely to introduce the contentious Waqf Amendment Bill during the Budget session, scheduled to begin on January 31 and continue with recesses till April 4.

time-read
1 min  |
January 20, 2025
The New Indian Express Kochi

Global leaders keen on India's growth story: Vaishnaw ahead of Davos visit

UNION Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday highlighted the significant global interest in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's economic policies, which are set to take centre-stage during discussions at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos.

time-read
1 min  |
January 20, 2025
The New Indian Express Kochi

Govt set to take full control of SmartCity Kochi

A MONTH after the appointment of a committee to finalise the contours of the withdrawal of Tecom Investments from the joint venture, the Kerala government is set to take over the SmartCity Kochi project in a move that enables the government access to the 246-acre IT park at Kakkanad.

time-read
1 min  |
January 20, 2025
The New Indian Express Kochi

Mysterious illness toll rises to 17, Centre's team reaches Rajouri

A high-level inter-ministerial team formed by Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday visited J&K's Rajouri district where a mysterious illness is wreaking havoc, killing another person in Budhal village and taking the death toll to 17.

time-read
1 min  |
January 20, 2025
The New Indian Express Kochi

FC Goa Secure Narrow Win Over East Bengal FC

FC Goa defeated East Bengal FC by 1-0 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 on Sunday.

time-read
1 min  |
January 20, 2025
The New Indian Express Kochi

Free mobile gift sets back techie ₹2.8 cr

CYBER fraudsters have introduced a new scam, sending unsuspecting victims a free mobile or tablet, claiming it's a gift from a bank.

time-read
1 min  |
January 20, 2025