
CM writes to Yogi seeking medical care for Kappan
The Hindu
Journalist, in custody under UAPA in Mathura, tests positive for COVID
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday wrote to his counterpart in Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath on Sunday, seeking his intervention to ensure expert health care for ailing journalist Siddique Kappan presently in custody under UAPA in Mathura. In a letter to Mr. Adityanath, he said Mr. Kappan who had tested positive for COVID-19 was admitted to KVM Hospital, Mathura. Pointing out that he is diabetic and has heart ailments, the letter said he was yet kept chained to his bed. Mr. Vijayan called for shifting him to another super speciality hospital with modern facilities. “People in general and the media fraternity in particular are anxious about his predicament and human rights,” he said, urging Mr. Adityanath to ensure that he gets medical facilities.
The first jallikattu event in Tamil Nadu for the year 2026 was held at Thatchankurichi village of Pudukottai district on January 3, 2026 (Saturday) marking the commencement of the sporting season in the State. Following it, Avaniapuram village in Madurai district hosted the next jallikattu, on the day of Pongal festival on January 15. On the day of Maattu Pongal (January 16), ‘jallikattu’ is being held at Palamedu village in Madurai district and at Suriyur village in Tiruchi district. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin is set to inaugurate the world-famous Alanganallur jallikattu in Madurai district on January 17.

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