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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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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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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.

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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.

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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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Death toll in Kalamassery blasts rises to five

A woman who was undergoing treatment for burns sustained in the twin blasts at Kalamassery died at a private hospital in Kochi on Saturday night, taking the death toll in the blasts to five. The deceased was identified as Saly Pradeepan, 45, of Malayattoor.

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Misgivings about Kerala as an investment destination being cleared, says Governor

Misgivings about Kerala’s suitability as an investment destination are being cleared through new initiatives and plans, Governor Arif Mohammed Khan has said. He was speaking after releasing the ‘Kochi Declaration’ drawn up at the end of the two-day conference organised by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry…

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Kerala blasts | Accused taken to firecracker shop where he bought ‘gundu’ for explosions for evidence collection

SIT probes Kochi twin blasts; takes prime accused Martin V.D to firecracker shop for evidence collection. Martin allegedly triggered blasts with 50 gundu firecrackers. Police team led by investigation officer S. Sasidharan took Martin to shop near metro station. Martin cooperating with investigation, remanded in custody till Nov 15. Police…

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Kerala blasts | Woman vlogger booked for ‘objectionable’ social media remarks

Police book vlogger for spreading hatred via social media in connection with Kalamassery blasts in Kochi, Kerala. Complaint filed by PDP office-bearer against Lasitha Palakkal & R. Sreeraj for defamatory posts against Madani. Cases registered under IPC 153A & Kerala Police Act. Four killed, 50+ injured in multiple blasts.

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Kerala blasts | DNA profiling confirms identity of 55-year-old victim

Leona Paulose's charred remains identified via DNA analysis; body to be released to family after post-mortem. 55-yr-old native of Iringol near Perumbavoor was found charred beyond recognition at site of explosions at Kochi, Kerala gathering of Jehovah's Witnesses on Oct 29, 2023. Son's DNA samples used to confirm identity; she…

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Oil companies keen to set up compressed biogas plants in 10 districts

Oil cos to set up CBG units in 10 Kerala districts. BPCL-Kochi Refinery to lay foundation stone in Jan. GAIL to set up 3 CBG plants, ONGC to invest ₹3,500 cr. Zero investment projects for State govt, regular supply of waste to treatment plants. Civic bodies to benefit from project.

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