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Kerala blast comments: Kerala High Court directs police not to take coercive action against Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar

kerala high court directs police not to take coercive steps against Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar in two cases till December 14, 2023. The cases were registered for allegedly promoting enmity between different groups by making statements on Kochi blasts. Counsel argued no statement or imputations were made against any community,…

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ISL: Advantage Kerala Blasters as they face Chennaiyin FC in southern derby

KOCHI: The games between Kerala Blasters and Chennaiyin FC have always been closely fought. Going by the formbook, Blasters should have it easy against the visitors in the southern derby at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium on Wednesday.

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Kochi celebrates 50 years of container operations

Kochi celebrates 50 years of container ship arrival. In November 1973, MV President Tyler discharged the first container in Kochi. Later, Cochin Port Trust launched Rajiv Gandhi Container Terminal which handled 1.68 lakh TEUs. In 2011, DP World established 1st transshipment terminal in SEZ on Vallarpadam island. Last year, throughput…

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Gadkari to launch tourist vessel in Kochi

Nitin Gadkari to launch Classic Imperial, the first and biggest-of-its-kind tourist vessel in Kerala. 50m-long, air-conditioned vessel adheres to safety norms and can carry up to 150 passengers. It will operate in backwaters off Marine Drive and beyond Fort Kochi. Built over 3 years on land leased from Cochin Port…

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CUSAT accident claims the life of a budding Chavittunatakam artiste

Kochi: Chavittunatakam afficianados in Kochi grieve the death of Ann Rifta Roy, 20, a student of Electronics and Communication at the School of Engineering, CUSAT. She was part of a group of artistes who sought to popularize the art form. Granddaughter of Georgekutty Aasan and daughter of Aasan Roy Georgekutty,…

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4 students die in stampede at Cochin University of Science and Technology tech festival

At least 4 students killed, 55 injured in stampede at Kochi music night. 15 in ICU, 44 admitted to Ernakulam Medical College Hospital. Stampede occurred when those outside tried to enter auditorium. More details awaited.

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Cochin University tech fest turns tragic; four students dead, over 60 injured in stampede

KOCHI: Four students, two men and women, have died following a stampede at the Tech Fest held at Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) in Kerala's Kochi on Saturday.

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Organs of brain-dead man airlifted to Kochi from Thiruvananthapuram

Brain-dead donor's organs airlifted to Kochi for transplant: Heart, kidney, pancreas & eyes donated to 3 patients at 2 hospitals & 1 in Thiruvananthapuram. Wife of 36-yr-old Selvin Shekar, a native of Kanyakumari, informed of his willingness to donate organs.

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Potholed roads: High Court warns of stern action against erring officials

Kerala HC warns of stern action if road in front of St. Martin's Church not restored. Petitioners express concern over Kochi Corporation not having a Secretary. Court observes that it may take 200 years to complete road repair work. District Collector orders civic agencies to restore roads, prevent flooding &…

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CBSE School Kalotsav off to a vibrant start at Kalady

The 15th State CBSE Kalotsav began on a colourful note at various venues in Kalady near Kochi on Friday. About 10,000 students from hundreds of schools under the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) are attending the three-day fest. Actor Navya Nair inaugurated the programme at Sree Sarada Vidyalaya, Kalady.

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KN Ananthapadmanabhan’s first home game as an on-field umpire

KOCHI: Sanju Samson won’t be part of the India vs Australia T20 international at the Greenfield Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday but there would be a local presence on the field. Former Kerala cricketer-turned umpire KN Ananthapadmanabhan has been named as one of the two on-field umpires for the second T20…

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Kerala Cabinet announces tie-up with BPCL to install compressed biogas plant fuelled by urban waste in Kochi

Kochi's organic waste problem to be addressed by BPCL's ₹150-crore biogas plant. Plant to process 150 metric tonnes of waste daily, provide energy & nutrient-rich fertilizer. Kerala government to supply power and water at subsidised rate. Plant to be completed in 15 months.

The Hindu

Suspicion of cheating in exam, Forensic medicine dept. returns answer sheets of SI trainees

Kerala Police embarrassed as answer sheets of four SI trainees returned due to suspicion of copying. Exam held at Kerala Police Academy, Ramavarmapuram. Supervising officers allowed mobile phones in hall, aiding manipulation. Similar irregularities reported earlier, incl. impersonation in swimming tests & copying in Kochi. No disciplinary action taken.

The Hindu

Former child actor and High Court lawyer Dinesh Menon dies

I. Dinesh Menon, 57, a Kerala High Court lawyer and former child actor in Malayalam films, passed away in Kochi on Monday due to a heart attack. He acted in 17 films, winning a National Award for Best Child Actor for his role in Vadaka Veedu (1979). He was also…

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Youngsters on a high with band music, away from the world of drugs

Udaya Band, formed to keep Kochi's youth away from drugs, has managed to capture their imagination. The 12-member troupe, including three girls, was trained as part of the Excise department’s Vimukthi Mission for deaddiction. Parthipan S., a 29-yr-old resident, was entrusted with selecting the ideal candidates. The band is now…

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Shelna Nishad, former LDF candidate from Aluva in Kerala, passes away

Shelna Nishad, 36, passed away in Kochi, Kerala, on November 19. She had contested 2021 Assembly elections as LDF independent candidate in Aluva. She was undergoing cancer treatment & bone marrow transplant. Daughter of M.V. Hussain & Safiya, she is survived by husband Nishad Ali, son of former MLA K.…

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Sagar Kavach coastal security exercise concludes

Exercise 'Sagar Kavach' concluded in Kochia, covering Kerala & Mahe, to evaluate threats from sea & validate effectiveness of coastal security measures. Real-time threats & contingencies simulated to assess preparedness of coastal security agencies. Navy & Coast Guard aircraft undertook extensive surveillance of Kerala coast.

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BJP to hold anti-terror rallies in Kerala

BJP to conduct anti-terror rallies in Pathanamthitta, Kochi and Kozhikode. K. Surendran, BJP State President, alleges UDF and LDF vying to conduct Palestine solidarity meetings. He claims Hamas supporters infiltrated both fronts and offering help. BJP opposes Hamas, not Palestine, and India started good relations with Palestine under Atal Behari…

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Firm offering cosmetology courses in Kochi fined for unfair trade practice

Kochi court fines health care institute ₹3.39 lakh for abruptly winding up courses after collecting fees. Complainant enrolled for 3 courses, attended physical/online classes until COVID-19. Institute failed to provide classes, offered to adjust fees against relative's enrollment. Court ruled educational institutions providing services fall under Consumer Protection Act, ordered…

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Sensors installed in Kochi to warn of impending flooding, waterlogging

The project is part of the EU's flood management programme, with Messina as the technical partner. The sensors will detect water levels and send alerts to the dashboard set up at the university. The dashboard will be integrated with the Command and Control Centre and Urban Observatory. The project aims…

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Kochi | Rima Kallingal’s Neythe - Dance of the Weaves debuts

Rima Kallingal’s Neythe sees eight dancers immersing themselves in the staccato of weaving, as an ode to Chendamangalam

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Kochi Corporation hopes to complete Thuruthi housing project by February

Kochi Corp. plans to complete two housing complexes for economically weaker sections by Feb. 2021. The ₹44-crore project has received ₹18.24 crore aid under Rajeev Avas Yojana and ₹21 crore from CSML. The Corpn. has chipped in with ₹39.2 crore. Each apartment has 300 sq ft. area.

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Kandala bank case: ED questions Bhasurangan, family members

ED interrogates ousted CPI leader N. Bhasurangan in ₹101 crore kandala bank fraud case. Daughter and son of Mr. Bhasurangan also arrive at ED office in Kochi for questioning. ED had questioned Mr. Bhasurangan on Monday and conducted raids at offices and residences of suspects.

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KMRL opens ‘Metro Connect’ experience centre

KMRL MD inaugurated 'Metro Connect' experience centre at JLN Station, Kaloor. It provides info on travel passes, commercial spaces, mobile QR ticket, Kochi 1 card, and discount fare schemes. Students of Najath Public School staged arts events at Edappally metro station. Free blood tests were done at all metro stations…

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Focus is on Kochi’s infrastructure development, says Finance Minister

Kochi to receive comprehensive development, incl. basic amenities, traffic congestion relief, and tourism infrastructure. Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal spoke at KMCC face-to-face, where merchants raised civic infrastructure issues. GST-related issues to be resolved once Appellate Authority bench opened. Mayor to invite Minister to meeting of trade body reps.

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