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Collector promises to expedite bypass work
Ernakulam District Collector on Saturday assured to expedite the land acquisition process for Muvattupuzha bypass and town development projects.
62-year-old woman dies after lorry hits ambulance
A 62-year-old woman patient was killed when the ambulance carrying her was rammed by a lorry near Kizhakkambalam on Saturday.
41-year-old Filipino worker of cargo vessel dies near Kochi coast
According authorities, the body will be sent to his native place and the ship will be allowed to continue its journey after an inspection by the Coastal Police.
Plantation body calls for government support to ward off crisis in sector
This is an area where we need the government support, both from the Central as well as the state governments, rdquo; he said.
Political leaders demand humane solution to Maradu flat imbroglio
The government should make it clear whether it is with the residents or builders.
Heated discussions in UDF camp to select candidate for bypoll
With barely a few months left for the by-election in Ernakulam constituency, heated discussions are already on in the UDF camp to select the candidate.
Eyeing glory on the football field
A fan of Argentine forward Lionel Messi, Antony Raju first started playing football at the age of 14 while he was a student at St Mary rsquo;s Higher Secondary School, Vi
A new generation pookalam with recharge cards
You might have come across a philatelist or numismatic, but not a telephone recharge card collector. Curiously, Vincent Gomez from the city collects phone recharge cards.
Hari Krishnan G rsquo;s photo exhibition lsquo;Secret Garden rsquo; focuses on the desire of women to fulfill their dreams and hopes
Started in 1991, The Oven was ahead of its time in offering premium baked goodies unheard of in Ernakulam back then
Childline comes up with My Childhood project
In its first phase, the Childline aims to make the schools in the city child-friendly, based on the framework developed by Unicef.
An ode to the legendary singer
With a career spanning over six decades and around 48,000 songs in 17 languages, S Janaki rightly earned the title of lsquo;The Nightingale of Indian Cinema rsquo;.
The prices of property in Vyttila and Tripunithura have shot up by over `3-4 lakh a cent with the extension of the Kochi metro
Prospects bright for Metro’s Infopark extension
The overwhelming response to service extension brushes aside apprehensions about the success of Metro if extended to Kakkanad
62-year-old arrested for wife’s murder
Kadavanthra police on Friday arrested a 62-year-old man for allegedly murdering his wife. The arrested is Suresh, House No 103, Udaya Colony, Gandhi Nagar.
Two Nepali citizens arrested for selling liquor on dry day
Excise officials arrested two Nepal citizens for selling liquor in Kochi on Friday, which was a dry day on account of Sree Narayana Guru Jayanthi.
Merger of SBI’s Avoly and Vazhakulam branches triggers row
When contacted, C Satish, LDM of Union Bank, who is a member of DCC, said he was not aware if the DCC met to approve the merger.
Satheeshan seeks CAG audit of KIAL, KIIFB accounts
The public accounts committee chairman also alleged that the state government had continuously ignored the requests from CAG for auditing the institutions.
Disobeying HC verdict: 8 Muthoot staff suspended
The court rsquo;s verdict came on September 5 in a petition filed by a few employees to have a safe and secure environment for the non-protesting staffs during the indefi
Shishu Kshema Samithi extends support to kids at Maradu flats
On any normal day, the premises of H2O Holy Faith Apartments would have echoed with the laughter and chatter of children in the evening.
KSRTC depots in city net bumper collection during Onam season
Reworked schedule, more city services and new routes help corporation cross targets
Kochi Metro fastest to report operating profit in India
Response from commuters after the new stretch opening helped achieve the feat
Kerala governor Arif Mohammed Khan to intervene in Maradu issue: Congress leader
The governor, who has a favourable stand towards the families affected by the SC order to demolish the four apartment complexes at Maradu, has reportedly assured legal as
Vypeen native arrested for theft, drug peddling
The Njarakkal police have arrested a man for allegedly stealing a smart phone and a scooter and for peddling drugs.
Heritage group opposes Metro boat jetty between Chinese nets
He said Fort Kochi is a small area and its heritage is being protected through the efforts of those people who realise the value of its conservation.
Beat that: Single-day ridership of Kochi Metro crosses 1 lakh
The previous highest ridership registered was on September 7
Soumini terms opposition allegation ‘immature’
Mayor Soumini Jain refuted the allegation of the Opposition against her, terming it lsquo;immature rsquo;.
UDF abstains from voting; mayor survives no-trust motion
Since the Corporation has 74 councillors, attendance of 38 members is required to pass the no-confidence motion. LDF could muster only 33 votes
Agencies on alert mode to prevent flow of Afghan heroin to Kochi
This comes following a spurt in the production of opium in Afghanistan in recent years
Forced conversion controversy: Cardinal demands justice for those arrested
Last week, Jharkhand police arrested John, Fr Arun Vincent and Munna Hansda from Rajdaha mission in the diocese of Bhagalpur on grounds of engaging in forced conversions
Meera Sujai, a mural artist, felt so relaxed when Vivekananda Park at Thiruvananthapuram reponed on Monday after renovation.
A new app by Samsung helps those with Usher syndrome communicate with their teachers, care-givers
City institutions usher in Onam
The students of the Commerce Department of St Paul rsquo;s College, Kalamassery, celebrated Onam in a noble way.
Carrying forward a rich legacy
Revanta, the grandson of Mrinalini Sarabhai and son of Mallika explores new themes through bharatanatyam
Kadavumbagam Synagogue, a heritage structure, collapses
The synagogue was given a Protected Monument status in 2018
Donor-transplantee meet teaches lessons of humanity, struggle
The tales they told didn rsquo;t leave a single eye dry.
The custom of dressing up as Mahabali is fairly recent, says historian Venugopal V N.
Drug trade under online taxi cover busted
The online taxi services have come under the Excise Department rsquo;s scanner after a three-member gang was found peddling drugs on the pretence of operating cabs in the
Road widening crawling since 1980s for funds crunch
No fund has been allocated for the project this year; a few residents demand compensation, others not ready to give up their property
The aim is to tarnish my image: Poothavelil
Fr Anthony Poothavelil, who was seen performing the mass, said the lsquo;Onam Sunday mass rsquo; video was being circulated to tarnish his image.
Catholic Church denies Onam Mass report
The Catholic Church on Tuesday denied reports that an Onam Mass was held at one of its churches last Sunday.
The Kalady police on Tuesday arrested a 35-year-old on charges of allegedly intruding into the house of Vettikattu Thankappan of Malayattoor and attacking his son Shyju.
