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Jalaj Saxena grabs 9/68 as Bengal stare at second successive defeat in Ranji Trophy

NEW DELHI: Domestic doyen Jalaj Saxena showcased his prowess by decimating Bengal with career-best figures of 9/68 in the Ranji Trophy Group D match in Thumba, Kerala on Sunday. In a remarkable bowling performance, Saxena contributed two more wickets to his tally as Bengal, resuming at 172/8, added just eight…

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Ranji Trophy: Kerala look to catch Mumbai in a spin

The St Xavier's College ground in Thumba on the outskirts of Thiruvananthapuram is Jalaj Saxena's favourite hunting ground. The off-spinner, who completed 200 first-class wickets for Kerala in their previous Ranji Trophy encounter against Assam in Guwahati, has taken the lion's share of his scalps (97) at this very venue…

The Times of India

One killed in accident

Youth killed in motorcycle accident near Thumba; Unnikuttan, 33, of Alappuzha identified.

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Space sector reforms provided ‘enabling milieu,’ says Union Minister Jitendra Singh

Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh said, “The opening up of the sector has ensured the entry of space technology into “every household in the last two years.”

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ISRO to conduct trusted workhorse PSLV’s 60th flight by end of December

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), which is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the first sounding rocket launch from Thumba this week, is preparing for another ‘big 60.’

The Hindu

Union Minister Jitendra Singh to inaugurate 60th anniversary celebrations of first rocket launch on Saturday

ISRO celebrates 60th anniv of first sounding rocket launch from Thumba. Minister Jitendra Singh to inaugurate event. Veterans to be honoured. Selfie points, launch vehicle installations & exhibition arranged. Students to interact with ISRO chairman.

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Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre to mark 60th anniversary of first rocket launch from Thumba

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Modest start to big strides: India’s space programme turns 60

India's space programme began 60 years ago with the launch of a Nike Apache rocket from Thumba. Since then, ISRO has achieved many successes, including launching satellites for various applications and for deep-space science missions.

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The man who played a key role in the first sounding rocket launch at Thumba

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Assam native sentenced to RI for life for murdering migrant labourer

The incident took place near Vilayilkonam junction near Station kadavu under the Thumba police station limits on December 2, 2018

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As India celebrates Chandrayaan’s success, Kerala’s Latin Church recalls its role in nation’s space saga

St. Mary Magdalene Church in Thumba, a fishing hamlet located on the outskirts of Kerala’s capital city, was able to play a key role in giving wings to the country’s space mission dreams. India’s Moon mission Chandrayaan-3

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Agitation hits Thumba rocket launch

Fifty years ago, a major launch of the biggest two-stage rocket so far developed in the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre at Thumba was forced to be put off by an agitating section of employees

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Health Minister orders safety audit of drug warehouses

Health Minister Veena George has ordered a security audit of all drug warehouses in the State in light of the fire outbreak that gutted a Kerala Medical Services Corporation (KMSC) godown in Thumba here.

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Drug godown gutted in massive fire; fireman killed in action

A godown of the KMSC in Thumba on the outskirts of Thiruvananthapuram was gutted in a massive fire that broke out during the wee hours of Tuesday.

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Drug warehouse in Thiruvananthapuram gutted in fire; fireman killed in action

A godown of the Kerala Medical Services Corporation Ltd (KMSCL) in Thumba on the outskirts of Thiruvananthapuram was gutted in a massive fire that broke out during the wee hours of Tuesday.

The Times of India

Ranji Trophy: Jalaj Saxena has Chhattisgarh in a spin

Jalaj Saxena is a proven customer in domestic cricket and taking five-wicket hauls comes naturally to him. On Tuesday, he showed the value addition that he brings to this Kerala side by scalping a fifer to dismiss Chhattisgarh for a paltry 149 on Day 1 of their Ranji Trophy tie…

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