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Residents petition Minister demanding speeding up of Thammanam-Pullepady road widening project

Residents urge Minister to speed up Thammanam-Pullepady Road project, stalled for 3 decades due to bureaucratic disputes. Landowners had sacrificed life savings to surrender land for the project. Final alignment to be in sync with Kochi Corporation's proposal, barring bus bays & junctions. KIIFB permission sought once alignment is finalised.

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U.S., India to work closely in fighting synthetic drug menace: State Department official

U.S. launches global coalition to fight synthetic drug menace. Robert Leventhal, Chief of Division of Global Policy and Programs Office of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, U.S. State Department, visits Kochi to deliver a talk. Coalition focuses on manufacturing, trafficking, data production, public health. U.S. to work closely with…

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CPI(M) has double-standards on hijab issue, says IUML leader P.K. Kunhalikutty

IUML's P.K. Kunhalikutty criticised CPI(M)'s lack of clarity on minorities, saying their claim that Muslim girls stopped wearing hijab due to their influence is untrue. He praised Congress for standing with minorities and highlighted their developmental projects in Kochi. He also praised M.K. Stalin and UDF for their positions.

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First public sector caravan park in Kerala to come up at Bekal

Soon, tourists can enjoy the beauty of Bekal Fort from the comforts of a caravan park. KTDC to set up caravan park at Bekal Fort, Kasaragod. Park to be first in public sector. Also proposed for Ponmudi, Thiruvananthapuram & Bolgatty Palace, Kochi.

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Siddharth Sankar Rout emerges winner in Kochi round of businessline Cerebration Quiz

Siddharth Sankar Rout won the Kochi regional round of the 20th edition of businessline Cerebration Quiz 2023. Zaman S. Khan and Akhil Gosh placed second and third, respectively. The national finals will be held at the BSE in Mumbai on October 29.Siddharth Sankar Rout won Kochi regional round of businessline…

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First International Calligraphy Festival of Kerala under way in Kochi is a hit with enthusiasts and fine arts students

Kochi: Int'l Calligraphy Fest of Kerala 2023 showcases works of 16 Indian & 3 foreign artists. Workshops, panel discussions, live demos, art performances & exhibitions. Ka Cha Ta Tha Pa Foundation, Kerala Lalithakala Akademi, Kerala Info & PR Dept & SH School of Communication, Sacred Heart College organize. Festival to…

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International calligraphy fest begins in Kochi on October 2

Kochi to host 1st int'l calligraphy festival, inaugurated by Industries Minister P. Rajeeve. Noted calligraphers from India & abroad to participate. Event to provide opportunity to learn about Malayalam, Devanagari, English, Hindi, Arabic, Urdu, Hebrew, Irani & Korean calligraphy.

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Cartoonist Sukumar passes away

Cartoonist Sukumar, who used his humour equally well on the paper and on the stage, passed away in Kochi on Saturday. He was 91.

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ISL-10 | Blasters confident against Scott Cooper’s Jamshedpur

Kochi's Nehru Stadium to host Jamshedpur FC and Kerala Blasters FC in ISL. Scott Cooper (Jamshedpur FC) envies Blasters' fan support, but believes rain could be a great leveller. Frank Dauwen (Blasters) brushes away concerns, while Adrian Luna (Blasters) expects a difficult match, but is confident of a win with…

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Walk this way

At Marine Drive in Ernakulam, a picturesque walkway with park benches, the Greater Cochin Development Authority issued an order restricting public access between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. due to 'anti-social elements'. Despite the decision, the area remains a popular hangout for the city's youth, who gather to unwind after…

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Over 40 cruise vessels expected to call at Kochi this season

Cruise ships to Kochi resume after 3-year lull; over 40 vessels expected this season. Tourists bring cheer to stakeholders like ground-handling agents, sellers, tour operators & guides. Domestic cruise season begins, with vessel from Mumbai bringing in guests twice/month. International liners to arrive from Oct; stalls to sell curios, apparels,…

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Doctor-crusader to embark on legal battle to get his account on X platform restored

Kochi-based hepatologist and crusader against alternative medicines, Dr. Philips, is fighting to restore his X account after it was withheld by the social media giant following a civil court order. He had been making defamatory allegations against a company, backed by evidence. The company had accused him of campaigning against…

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Kerala can look forward to ports-led development, say speakers at maritime summit roadshow in Kochi

Kochi roadshow ahead of Global Maritime India Summit 2023 in Mumbai showcases ports-led development for Kerala, with Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal, Minister of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shantanu Thakur, and representatives from stakeholders in maritime sector participating. Cochin Port Authority, Cochin Shipyard, Indian…

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World Tourism Day: Discover cities in India through performance arts

Travellers can explore cities through art forms. The Blue Yonder has created Dancescapes, city-specific modules to showcase culture. These include folk arts, martial art, theatre, Tamil kuthu, Afro-Dance Hall, Bharatanatyam, hip hop, freestyle & more.

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Sculpture foundry in Kochi customises works for homes

Bronze Age is a Kochi-based sculpture foundry that offers a range of sculptures, from replicas of famous works to hand-crafted originals. It also has a range of artifacts, bronzes of Gods and Goddesses, and abstracts in mixed media. Founder Renny Jacob wants to make art more accessible to people and…

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Man found dead at residence of BJP MLA in U.P.

30-yr-old found dead at BJP MLA's residence in Lucknow. No complaint filed; motive unclear. Deceased identified as Shresth Tiwari from Barabanki. Mental health helplines available in Telangana, AP, Karnataka, TN, Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kochi, Kolkata.

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244 persons arrested in Kerala under Operation D-Hunt drive against drug dealers

244 persons arrested in Kerala Police's Operation D-Hunt special drive; MDMA, hashish oil, brown sugar & ganja seized. 61 arrested from Kochi, 37.41 g of MDMA from Kollam & 22.85 g from Thiruvananthapuram rural. 1,373 persons checked, database of dealers prepared & monitored. Public can pass on info to anti-narcotic…

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KSINC launches second tourist vessel service on Kochi-Palaikari route

KSINC launches Cleopatra, its second tourist boat, on Kochi-Palaikari route, covering backwaters of Ernakulam, Alappuzha, and Kottayam. Boats have 100 seats, 20 of which are air-conditioned. Tour package of ₹999 includes lunch, tea, snacks, and activities like angling, boating, kayaking, and motorboat ride.

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Kochi’s Nehru Stadium is a recipe for disaster, feels AFC general secretary John

Kochi's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium is home to Kerala Blasters, the most popular club in the Indian Super League. Despite the amazing atmosphere, AFC General Secretary Datuk Seri Windsor John believes the stadium is a recipe for disaster. He expressed concerns about the lack of infrastructure, including security, and the stadium's…

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Onuha feels it will be tough for Manchester City to repeat the treble this season

Former Man City defender Onuha visits Kochi as part of club's treble trophy tour. Onuha believes it will be tough for City to repeat treble this season. He notes young players understand the way Man City wants to play. Onuha believes players stay hungry as they must start again after…

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Alleged murder of man by friends two years ago: Kerala Police locate crime scene in North Goa

Kerala police investigate two-year-old murder case; locate crime scene in Goa. SHO M.S. Faisal leads team to collect evidence. Anil Chacko, Stephin Thomas, T.V. Vishnu arrested last week. Victim Jeff John Lewis, 27, of Perumannur, Thevara, Kochi, missing since Nov 2021. Allegedly beaten & stabbed. Unnatural death registered in Anjuna…

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Spur road to Thripunithura: MPs meet NHAI chief

KOCHI: MPs Benny Behanan and Thomas Chazhikadan met NHAI Chairman Santosh Yadav to demand a spur road connecting Kochi-Theni greenfield NH 85 corridor with land acquired 30 yrs ago for Thripunithura Bypass. NHAI to study project and submit report. Final alignment of greenfield NH corridor to prevent congestion at Kundannoor…

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Tropical Titans steals the show at launch of third edition of Champions Boat League

Reigning champions Tropical Titans finished first in the opening race of the Champions Boat League (CBL), the third edition of which kick-started with a keenly contested race held in the Marine Drive backwaters in Kochi on Saturday, by covering the 1-km track in 3.27 minutes.

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Fish genetic resources centre in Kochi discovers viruses that can spell trouble for ornamental fisheries

Centre for Peninsular & Marine Fish Genetic Resources (PAGR) in Kochi discovers 3 viruses affecting ornamental fish industry. PAGR is conducting surveillance & developing strategies to prevent & manage diseases, while NBFGR is conserving native species by ranching 2 endangered catfish in Chalakkudy river. PAGR celebrates 25 yrs with conservation…

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Champions Boat League to get under way at Marine Drive in Kochi on September 16

Champions Boat League, the boat race organised by Kerala Tourism, starts at Marine Drive. 9 chundan vallams & 16 iruttukuthy vallams will compete for ₹5.95 crore prize. Cultural events, flash mobs, Navy band & exercise will mark the event.

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