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MSMEs seek 5,000-crore relief package from Centre
They urge State govt. for 2,000-cr. package to overcome setbacks
With norms relaxed, more hotels may begin operations
Hotels permitted to accept online, phone orders till 8 p.m.
Kochi police considering deploying more drones for better surveillance during lockdown
The arrest of 39 persons out for a walk in Panampilly Nagar in the early morning hours on Saturday was only one of the many instances in which the drone has detected such
41 people, who went for morning walk, held in Kochi for violation of coronavirus lockdown advisory
As per the ordinance the government can control the events organised by the public, individuals and groups, in order to contain spread of coronavirus in the State.
Logging on to the wonder train
Railway Childline Ernakulam devises game to engage children during lockdown
Connecting through art during lockdown
Artist with cerebral palsy takes classes over WhatsApp for differently abled children
Special flight to evacuate Oman nationals
Oman Air will operate a special flight on Friday to evacuate 53 Oman nationals who underwent medical treatment in various hospitals in Ernakulam and a
Tablighi meet: 23 in quarantine
As many as 23 persons who attended a Tablighi Jamaat meeting at Nizamuddin, Delhi, are under observation in the district. While two of them are in an
25,000 events cancelled in Kerala, thousands go jobless
There were at least 25,000 small and mega events scheduled to be held in the state in March and April.
284 hospitals identified for takeover in Kochi district
Lakshmi Hospital, defunct Al Shifa at Edappally among hospitals to be taken over if necessary, says minister
Fishers urge govt. to lend helping hand
Call for help to open ice plants, defer kerosene permits survey
The district surveillance team in Ernakulam sent 648 new people to home quarantine on Tuesday, while removing 869 people from the list who completed t
Fruits rot, farmers and traders in the rut
The coronavirus-induced lockdown and its effects such as closed state borders and absence of labourers are wreaking havoc on fruit farmers
RSET comes up with online tutorial for engg students
Each video uploaded on the website is vetted by a review committee of senior professors.
Archdiocese of Verapolylimits Holy Week services
In The wake of Covid-19 outbreak and lockdown restrictions, the Archdiocese of Verapoly has directed priests to conduct Holy Week ceremonies without the presence of the f
Sebastian, Subhash hit streets daily to collect Kochi's ever-increasing heap of waste
Sebastian and Subhash hit the streets daily to collect the ever-increasing heap of waste
Now, Perumbavoor rockedby migrant worker unrest
After Payippad, it was Perumbavoor rsquo;s turn to witness protests by migrant workers.
Migrant workers in grip of insecurity
Despite government promises, workers are reluctant to reach community kitchens fearing police action
Cops continue crackdownin district; 17 more held
Cith police continued its crackdown on those violating the advisory on Monday.
Kerala firm exports35L pairs of surgical gloves to Serbia
In the wake of the 21- day lockdown, the Cochin Customs gave its clearance and the cargo department of CIAL made it ready for the flight on a war footing.
Abhijith Gopinath rsquo;s album Pashupatastra is an ode to the mental health of millions around us, and it could not have come at a better time
Keep calm and curate a photoshoot
Here are some tips from models and photographers on a DIY photoshoot that will keep you engaged during lockdown
Veteran cartoonist K B Harikumar is throwing light on Covid-19 outbreak through his witty Malayalam and English caricatures
Healthcare worker tests positive for COVID-19 in Ernakulam
1,655 more to be home-quarantined
App to track movements of patients launched
The application also helps protect the privacy of infected persons
Nurses accuse Kalamassery MCH management of harsh treatment
Hosp not providing alternative modes of transport to staff without vehicles, says a nurse
Private hospitalsto offer tele-consultation from this week inKochi
Private hospitals like Aster Medcity, Lourdes Hospital, Renai Medcity and Medical Trust Hospital will launch the facility this week.
Outfits representing Infopark techies join fight against Covid-19 in Kochi
Progressive Techies, a socio-cultural organisation of Infopark employees, has urged techies to start vegetable farming in their homes.
Helpline number launched for migrant workers in Kochi
The police have made all arrangements for food, accommodation and medical assistance for the workers.
Lockdown brings construction of Indigenous Aircraft Carrier to a halt in Kochi
Currently, it is estimated that IAC will be commissioned as INS Vikrant in the year 2022.
Mattanchery natives death triggers panic among public
But the death of our neighbour is more painful as we are not in a position to bid adieu. Even his family members are staying inside the apartment.
Community kitchens and temporary shelter bring relief to thousands
The corporation rsquo;s temporary shelter and community kitchen started at SRV Government School brought relief to thousands who are stranded and people who live on the s
Police shut Reliance Fresh collection centre after staffer is put under isolation
After one of its employees started showing Covid-19 symptoms, Reliance Fresh rsquo;s collection centre at Muppathadam near Aluva was shut down by the police on Saturday.
Excise Dept starts control room for those with withdrawal symptoms
Receives six calls on first day | Can be contacted at 0484-2390657 | To be operational 24x7
Help pours in to restore PVS Hospital
Meanwhile, the district administration is planning to make the hospital ready with all the facilities by Monday.
Police use drones to monitor violation of lockdown norms
The city police started using drones from Friday to monitor people assembling at various locations in violation of lockdown norms.
Funeral rituals cut short; attendance to the bare minimum
Funeral events allow the family and friends to come together, express emotion and show their support to the bereaved family.
City man offers his new house as isolation centre
Fazalu Rahman has approached the district administration in this regard
No water or food; strays,pet shop animals face death
Abiding by the nationwide lockdown, many stores have downed their shutters.
Community kitchens setto feed thousands
Kochi Corporation has already set up five community kitchens in the city while the Kudumbashree has started over 60 in the district
YouTube series lsquo;Jin and Johny rsquo; by Kottayam-based duo Amal Thaha and Sebastian P V will entertain you with its supernatural twist