Jaison Wilson

Kozhikode, New Delhi, Pathanāmthitta

Journalist at The New Indian Express

Journalist @NewIndianXpress

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Food thefts prompt massive combing operations in Pathanamthitta

5 days ago | newindianexpress.com | Jaison Wilson

PATHANAMTHITTA: The mystery surrounding the recent food and grocery thefts in Pathanamthitta just got a whole lot more intriguing! The forest fringes of district witnessed a massive combing operation, involving police and forest officials armed with guns and drones, to nab those behind the thefts. Rumours swirled about the involvement of Maoists, hunters and even a lone recluse behind the missing grub, leaving authorities and residents scratching their heads.
Kerala nurse's dream to settle at home meets tragic end in Ahmedabad crash

2 weeks ago | newindianexpress.com | Jaison Wilson

By Jaison Wilson PATHANAMTHITTA: A pall of grief descended on Pullad in Pathanamtitta on Thursday as news broke that Ranjitha Gopakumaran Nair was among the victims of the Air India flight crash in Ahmedabad on Thursday. Ranjitha,39, a nurse, was returning to the UK, where she worked, after a brief visit to her home. The tragedy has left her two children - Induchoodan, and Idhika - and elderly mother, Thulasi, devastated.
Tech to tackle elephant menace in Kerala's Pathanamthitta

2 weeks ago | newindianexpress.com | Jaison Wilson

By Jaison Wilson Currently, surveillance cameras have been strategically installed in vulnerable zones, including Kulathumon, Chelikkuzhi, and Kalleli, to track the movement of elephants entering human settlements. By analysing the footage, the authorities aim to take timely action to divert them. "In a recent incident, a herd was successfully redirected from Kambakathumpacha to the Kiliyara area. The surveillance network will aid in refining strategies for similar interventions," said Anil Kumar.
Rice, food vanish from homes along Sabarimala forest fringe

3 weeks ago | newindianexpress.com | Jaison Wilson

By Jaison Wilson Despite staff shortage, forest officials monitor the area regularly, owing to the strategic importance of Sabarimala and its border with Tamil Nadu. "Nothing unusual has been observed during our patrols," Ashok said. The range officer also pointed out that the thief only targets homes whose residents have stepped out. "This shows someone who knows the area is behind the act," Ashok said.
With 'Thudarum', Pathanamthitta's verdant beauty is gaining momentum in Mollywood

1 month ago | newindianexpress.com | Jaison Wilson

PATHANAMTHITTA: As the Mohanlal-starrer Thudarum is making waves at the box office, the Pathanamthitta district also has its moment in the spotlight, showcasing a perfect setting for compelling Malayalam films. Despite challenges in hosting full-scale film productions, the district's picturesque landscapes and rich cultural backdrop with hill shrines such as Sabarimala to art forms like Padayani make it a favorite for filmmakers and audiences alike.
White cassock for olive greens, a man of the cloth finds new calling

1 month ago | newindianexpress.com | Jaison Wilson

PATHANAMTHITTA: A clergyman from Pathanamthitta district is set to tend to new flock by joining the Indian Army as a religious teacher. Equipped with the blessings of the Malankara Orthodox Church and rigorous military training, Fr Jim M George's journey is a testament to the unique blend of faith and national service. The objective of a religious teacher in the Army is to ensure national integration, with religious and regional harmony in the unit.
Nurses Association demands a user-friendly national registration process to ensure better job mobility

1 month ago | newindianexpress.com | Jaison Wilson

As per the existing rules of the Indian Nursing Council (INC), a nurse registered in one state must cancel that registration and obtain a no-objection certificate (NOC) to work in another state. This process is not only cumbersome but also leads to delays and financial burden.
Woman with Pathanamthitta roots to take on Australian PM in May election

1 month ago | newindianexpress.com | Jaison Wilson

PATHANAMTHITTA: Lawyer-activist Hannah Thomas, who has ancestral roots in Pathanamthitta district, is preparing to contest against Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in his constituency of Grayndler on May 3, on a Greens ticket. Grayndler is an electoral division in the Australian House of Representatives, located in the Inner West region of Sydney, New South Wales, the very seat Albanese has controlled since 1996. In her 30s, Hannah is also the youngest candidate in the fray.
For Kerala's youngest panchayat president, politics means service

2 months ago | newindianexpress.com | Jaison Wilson

PATHANAMTHITTA: Reshma Mariam Roy, who scripted history as Kerala's youngest panchayat president at the age of 21, likens her tenure to a lengthy degree course in life as she nears the completion of her five year term. "For me, politics is not a career but a service - a belief that drives me to strive for the constituency's holistic development. If politics becomes a job, corruption is inevitable.
With mom's blessing, 74-year-old makes kathakali debut in Kerala

2 months ago | newindianexpress.com | Jaison Wilson

PATHANAMTHITTA: Muraleedharan Pillai was 69 when he began practising padayani in 2019. In less than four years, at 72, he performed his arangettam in the ritualistic dance form at the Thazhoor Bhagavathi Temple, Vazhamuttom, in Vallicode in 2023. And now, the septuagenarian's unwavering dedication to traditional art forms has culminated in his arangettam, or debut performance, in kathakali at 74.