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  • Traffic restored in Thrissur following goods train accident; know cancelled trains
    Thrissur: The efforts to restore the train services disrupted due to the derailed goods train in Puthukkad has been succeeded by Saturday afternoon. The trains are now running at a reduced speed through the accident location. The authorities continued the track restoration works on Saturday morning after the goods train was cleared. Meanwhile, nine trains were cancelled and many more services were delayed on Saturday following the incident. Trains cancelled Thiruvananthapuram- Shoranur Expre…
    - 12 Feb 22, 5:34pm -
  • Live wire falls on running train in Kottayam
    Kottayam: A live electric wire was fell onto a running train here on Saturday. The accident happened near Kothanellur. No casualties were reported. Thiruvananthapuram-New Delhi Kerala Express was halted for some time following the incident. Passengers were deboarded. On Friday, a goods train was derailed near Thrissur. The traffic due to this accident was restored only by Saturday noon.
    - 12 Feb 22, 5:20pm -
  • IPL 2022: Nicholas Pooran acquired by SRH for Rs 10.75 cr
    Bengaluru: West Indies wicketkeeper-batter Nicholas Pooran was picked up by SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) for Rs 10.75 crore in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction. For Pooran, interest was shown by SRH and Kolkata Knight Riders, and in the end, the left-handed batter went to SunRisers. Earlier, Wriddhiman Saha and Sam Billings went unsold in the auction while Ishan Kishan was picked up by Mumbai Indians for Rs 15.25 crore. Dinesh Karthik went to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)…
    - 12 Feb 22, 5:11pm -
  • Industrialist Rahul Bajaj passes away
    Mumbai: Industrialist and Padma Bhushan-awardee Rahul Bajaj, the former chairman of Bajaj group passed away at the age of 83 on Saturday, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari informed. He breathed his last at Ruby Hall Hospital in Pune. "Rahul Bajaj died today at 2.30 pm. He died due to heart and lungs problems. He was admitted for past one month in Ruby hall hospital in Pune," Dr Parvej Grant, chairman of Ruby Hall hospital told ANI. Born on June 10, 1938, Rahul Bajaj held a Bachelors degree in econ…
    - 12 Feb 22, 4:45pm -
  • Opposition parties slam Uttarakhand CM Dhami's promise to implement Uniform Civil Code
    New Delhi: Hours after Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday promised to introduce Uniform Civil Code in the state if BJP comes to power again, opposition parties gave mixed reactions to the statement. All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), Congress, and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) slammed the chief minister over the announcement of implementing UCC stating the decision is being taken ahead of Uttarakhand Assembly elections while Bharatiya Janata Party and BJP Yuva…
    - 12 Feb 22, 3:59pm -
  • Aryan Khan makes first appearance after drug scandal, spotted with Suhana Khan at IPL 2022 auction
    New Delhi: As superstar Shah Rukh Khan has remained low-key for some time now, his kids Aryan Khan and Suhana Khan have stepped in for him to take charge of the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). The pictures of SRKs kids Aryan and Suhana have gone viral on the internet where they can be seen attending the IPL 2022 mega auction in Bengaluru. The official account of KKR has also shared a glimpse of the two preparing for the IPL Auction strategies with…
    - 12 Feb 22, 3:20pm -
  • Illegal 'Hans' packaging centre busted in Kerala
    Malappuram: Kerala police on Saturday unearthed an illegal godown-cum-packaging centre of banned tobacco products near Perachanthur in Malappuram district. About 750 packets of chewable tobacco products, some other drugs, a weighing machine and packing materials were seized during the raid, police said. The workers, who were present at the packing centre, fled the spot before police officials reached the house where the illegal activities were taking place. Police registered a case and invest…
    - 12 Feb 22, 3:07pm -
  • Fort Kochi: Two arrested for 'attempting to extort money alleging sexual harassment'
    Kochi: Two persons have been arrested on Saturday for allegedly trying to extort money from a lodge owner after levelling charges for sexual harassment. Rinseena, a native of Mattancherry, and Shahjahan, an auto driver, were arrested by the police in connection with the incident. Accotding to police, the accused assaulted the owner alleging that they faced health problems while staying in the hotel. The footage of this incident has also come out. Rinseena lived in the lodge situated in Fort K…
    - 12 Feb 22, 2:57pm -
  • Forest dept rescues 8-feet-long Cobra found while digging well
    Kurichy: With a surge in temperature, sightings of snakes, especially cobras, have increased in Kurichy. An eight-feet long cobra has been spotted while digging for a well near Malakunnath Kizhakkekuttu Sasi Kumar's house. The workers who were alarmed by seeing the cobra called the panchayat member who later passed the information to Vishal, a rescue team member of the forest department. Soon he arrived and rescued the snake from the well. The snake was handed over to the forest department. Th…
    - 12 Feb 22, 2:17pm -
  • Two-thirds of Kerala immigrants returned during Covid; Call to hold survey to assess social impact
    Kochi: Abdul Jabbar (47) of Karattu House at Kalathara in Kozhikode is the sole breadwinner of a large family, including his wife, four children, mother, brother, who is paralyzed on one side of the body after a stroke four years ago, and brother's wife and two children. It was as a last resort, he had moved to the Gulf (Dubai) a few years back but the Covid-19 pandemic shattered all his hopes as in April 2020 he was forced to come back. "The mobile shop, in which I was working, had been closed…
    - 12 Feb 22, 12:47pm -
  • Gold price jumps to 2-year high; Rs 800 up for a sovereign
    Kozhikode: Gold recorded its highest daily increase during the last two years. The price of a sovereign of gold increased by Rs 800 to Rs 37,440. Further, a gram of gold now costs Rs 4,680,an increase of Rs 100. Meanwhile, investors have shifted their focus to gold with signs of Russia looking to invade Ukraine in the coming days. The change in the international market has paved way for the gold price to increase by 35 dollars. However, gold priceremained unchanged on Friday. In the last two d…
    - 12 Feb 22, 12:41pm -
  • Kochi man to sell his tourist buses at Rs 40/kg
    Kochi: Exasperated over the burden of loans and police excess amid the pandemic, the owner of Royal Travels tourist buses in Kerala's Kochi has decided to sell off his tourist buses at Rs 40 per kilo. According to Roy, the owner of the buses, he has taken the decision as a protest and only solution to mitigate the ordeal he is going through. Notably, Covid-19 related restrictions have badly affected the tourist bus operators. Citing the same, Roy said that all his buses were purchased on loans.…
    - 12 Feb 22, 12:27pm -
  • Uttarakhand CM promises Uniform Civil Code in state if BJP retains power
    Khatima: Chief MinisterPushkarSinghDhamion Saturday said that if Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) retains power after the Assembly elections, it will implement the Uniform Civil Code in the state. Dhamisaid in a press conference in Khatima, where he was campaigning, that soon after the swearing-in ceremony, the BJP government will form a panel that will prepare a draft of the Uniform Civil Code for the state. "Soon after its swearing-in, new BJP govt will form a committee including stakeholders, j…
    - 12 Feb 22, 12:27pm -
  • Education minister releases audio books for Class 10, 12 students
    Thiruvananthapuram: In continuation to the First Bell digital classes being aired through KITE VICTERS channel, theKeralaEducation department on Saturday released audio books for Classes 10 and 12. The audio books for the revision portions for both Classes 10 and 12, whose public examinations are just weeks away, was released by General Education Minister V Sivankutty in a function here. The audio books, developed and made available in the First Bell portal -- www.firstbell.kite.kerala.gov.in…
    - 12 Feb 22, 12:17pm -
  • Kochi Corporation incurs loss of Rs 6 cr from not collecting tax, reveals audit report
    Kochi: In a startling revelation, an audit report revealed that the Kochi Municipal Corporation lost crores through mismanagement. The corporation incurred a loss of over Rs 6 crore innot collecting property tax from large building owners. According to the audit report, the e-governance project turned out to be a complete failure. Further, huge losses have been incurred for the Ro-Ro service in Fort Kochi and by laying underground cables. The audit report was prepared for FY 2019-20 during the…
    - 12 Feb 22, 12:03pm -
  • 'Withdraw recovery notices against anti-CAA protesters', SC to UP govt
    New Delhi: The Supreme Court has asked the Uttar Pradesh government to withdraw the recovery notices issued to the alleged anti-CAA protesters in December 2019 while observing that the proceedings were contrary to the law laid down by it. A bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and Surya Kant gave the final opportunity to the State to withdraw the recovery notices saying otherwise it will quash the proceedings for being in violation of the law. "Withdraw the proceedings or we will quash it for bein…
    - 12 Feb 22, 11:58am -
  • Motivated comments on India's internal issues not welcome: MEA on Hijab row
    New Delhi: India on Saturday rejected criticism by some countries over the simmering dress code row in certain educational institutions in Karnataka and said that "motivated comments" on the countrys internal issues are not welcome. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said that those who know India well would have a proper appreciation of the realities. "A matter regarding dress code in some educational institutions in the State of Karnataka is under judicial examination by t…
    - 12 Feb 22, 11:41am -
  • KSEB proposes to hike power tariff by 92 paise
    Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has moved a request to the Regulatory Commission seeking permission to increase the electricity tariff in the state for the next five years. KSEB has demanded an increase of 92 paise from the beginning of the new financial year. However, the commission will make a decision afteKSEB seeks electricity tariff hike for next five years Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) has moved a request to the Regulatory Comm…
    - 12 Feb 22, 11:02am -
  • Poisoning Children
    The school is our first door to the outside world and other people. Stepping out from the closed and familiar environs of home, family or community, one's first brush with the world begins with school life. We come to know that we live in a world to be shared with others who are different from us in every respect: class, caste, creed, colour, character, language, looks,ways of talking, dressing, eating or praying. We understand and respect that others too have equal rights in this world. School…
    - 12 Feb 22, 10:59am -
  • India logs 50,407 fresh COVID cases, 804 deaths
    New Delhi:Indiasaw a single day rise of 50,407 coronavirus infections, which took the tally of cases to 4,25,86,544, while the active cases have declined to 6,10,443, according to Union health ministry data updated on Saturday. The death toll has climbed to 5,07,981 with 804 daily fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated. The daily COVID-19 cases are being recorded at less than one lakh for the last six consecutive days. The active cases comprise 1.43 per cent of the total infections, whil…
    - 12 Feb 22, 10:43am -

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  • newRubbermark deputy manager dies in an accident sustained at office
    P V Scaria, the president of Rubbermark, expressed condolences and mentioned that George had been a dedicated employee of the firm for a considerable period. KOCHI: A senior staff of the Kerala State Co-operative Rubber Marketing Federation Limited (Rubbermark) passed away on Friday in a tragic accident. The deceased George P P, 57 son of P J Philip, of Paruvnanikal House, Chavara Nagar, Iritty, Kannur. Police said the incident occurred at approximately 11 PM when a security officer discovered…
    - 16 hours ago 1 Oct 23, 8:21am -
  • newKerala High Court orders thorough probe into flooding in Kochi
    The HC remarked there is little doubt the drains had been cleaned thoroughly, which spared the city from flooding last monsoon. KOCHI: The Kerala High Court on Saturday directed the district collector and secretary of Kochi corporation to file a report on why several stretches in the city, including MG Road, were left flooded following heavy rains. Ordering a thorough inquiry, Justice Devan Ramachandran asked for the report to be submitted on Thursday. The court also expressed displeasure at th…
    - 16 hours ago 1 Oct 23, 8:17am -
  • newHeavy downpour chokes drainage  
    The waterlogging following heavy downpour has raised questions about the success of ‘Operation Breakthrough’ and the drain cleaning drive of the civic body. KOCHI: The heavy rain that lashed the city from Thursday night has left many areas of the city waterlogged. Kochi Corporation, which had carried out various drives to solve the waterlogging in the city, faced criticism from the Kerala High Court on Saturday following the waterlogging reported on MG Road, Palarivattom, KSRTC bus stand, a…
    - 16 hours ago 1 Oct 23, 8:15am -
  • Kochi fails to turn tide on rain woes; IMD alerts fishers
    Floodwaters entered around 30 houses at Vivekananda Road; power supply disrupted KOCHI: Incessant rains that lashed Ernakulam district from Thursday evening led to waterlogging, disruption of power and traffic snarls on Friday. Floodwaters entered around 30 houses at Vivekananda Road, in Kochi city. Power distribution was interrupted as branches of a tree fell on the power line in the area. A tree was uprooted in Aluva on Thursday night. However, there were no reports of loss of life or prop…
    - 2 days ago 30 Sep 23, 7:27am -
  • Neighbourhood tourism now trending in Kerala
    Neighbourhood tourism, a concept that became popular during Covid, has become mainstream in Kerala. KOCHI: When Divya Nair, a Kochi-based banker, wanted a small break from her busy life, she booked a room at a resort on the nearby Cherai beach. “Not only do children get to freely move around, but adults also get to enjoy an outing that doesn’t involve making travel preparations,” she says.She is not alone. Ramesh Mathew, who resides in Edappally, booked a one-night stay at a Fort Kochi…
    - 2 days ago 30 Sep 23, 7:25am -
  • Over a cup of coffee
    As October 1 is International Coffee Day, TNIE takes a look at the origins & journey of these magical beans KOCHI: As the rain pours down, starting your morning with a cup of warm coffee is just heaven. A bit bitter, a bit sweet — coffee is the nectar that makes your morning better. The concoction is so versatile that on a hot day, you can even opt for a chilled brew with ice cubes clinking in the glass.There are many theories regarding the origins of this popular beverage. According to some…
    - 2 days ago 30 Sep 23, 7:22am -
  • M K Sanu’s complete works to be released in 12 volumes by Samooh
    The books comprise letters, images, and QR scanning codes for audio/video references, along with poetry, drama, and short stories. KOCHI:  Writer  M K Sanu’s entire works are set to be released in 12 volumes by Samooh, a cooperative social enterprise based in Kochi, under the title ‘Sampoorna Krithikal of M K Sanu’.Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will launch the multimedia book on October 2 at Town Hall in  Kochi. These books also includes QR codes that will redirect to the audio-visua…
    - 3 days ago 29 Sep 23, 7:21am -
  • AED machines to be installed at metro stations, water metro terminals Kochi
    In the first phase, the AED machines will be installed at 10 metro stations and two water metro terminals. KOCHI:  Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) will install  automated external defibrillator (AED) machines at its metro rail stations this World Heart Day. With this, KMRL will become the first rapid transit network in India to install a cardio-emergency-responsive device. KMRL managing director Loknath Behera will inaugurate the initiative by unveiling the first machine at JLN Stadium Sta…
    - 3 days ago 29 Sep 23, 7:20am -
  • Marine Drive curbs not a denial of public freedom: GCDA chairman
    The overwhelming public opinion is that the move curbs free movement. KOCHI:  The decision of authorities to rid Marine Drive of visitors between 10pm and 5am -- reportedly in response to increased antisocial activity -- has been the butt of public criticism for the last few days.Responding to the outpouring of anguish, GCDA chairman K Chandran Pillai stressed that the ban is temporary. “While taking the decision at the September 19 stakeholders’ meeting, involving representatives of Koc…
    - 3 days ago 29 Sep 23, 7:13am -
  • CPM leaders involved in my assault, says activist
    A vocal advocate of social and environmental causes, Cheshire has long been a critic of certain policies and actions of authorities. KOCHI:  Anti-corruption crusader K T Cheshire, who was assaulted by a four-member gang near his house late on Wednesday night, has alleged that leaders of the ruling front of the Kochi corporation are behind the attack.He said the attack was unleashed after he decided to move the vigilance court against plans to issue occupancy certificates to 11 unfinished bui…
    - 3 days ago 29 Sep 23, 7:10am -
  • Kochi should be developed as hub for cruise tourism: Port authority chief
    Five-star hotels and recreational facilities planned as part of cruise terminal project KOCHI: Kochi has immense potential to develop as a cruise tourism destination and the state and Cochin Port should lay the road map to transform Willingdon Island into a hub for cruise tourism, opined Kochi Port Authority chairperson M Beena, who will step down from the post on October 3. “At some point of time in future, Willingdon Island can be developed as a hub of cruise tourism. The entire Ernakula…
    - 3 days ago 29 Sep 23, 7:07am -
  • Tips for a healthy heart
    We should spread the message of heart care to those around us from family, neighbours, friends and relatives to co-workers. KOCHI: Heart disease remains the No 1 silent killer, causing 18.6 million deaths annually in the world. The hidden truth is that more than 80% of these can be prevented. That is why, every year, September 29 is observed as World Heart Day.  The purpose of observing World Heart Day is to educate people about the importance of heart care, heart disease and its prevention.…
    - 3 days ago 29 Sep 23, 7:00am -
  • Understanding sudden cardiac deaths and effective prevention
    Identifying who is at risk and receiving proper treatment can help prevent sudden deaths in high-risk individuals. KOCHI: Not long ago, coronary artery diseases were primarily a problem faced by older adults. Now, heart-related diseases have been on the rise among young people, especially symptomatic coronary artery disease. They are usually detected when acute chest pain or a heart attack is experienced. Studies have also found that Indians are at high risk of coronary artery disease.Earlier,…
    - 3 days ago 29 Sep 23, 6:58am -
  • Immersed in devotion
    TNIE photographer T P Sooraj captures the Ganesh Utsav in Mattancherry KOCHI: The communities of Marathas, Gujaratis, Rajasthanis, and others came together to celebrate Ganesh Utsav with much grandeur in the city this year. For over a century, the 10-day festival has been a major celebration in Mattancherry.It is said that Maratha ruler Chhatrapati Shivaji encouraged people to make Ganesh Chaturthi a grand public fest to promote bonhomie and patriotic sentiment while resisting Mughal invaders…
    - 3 days ago 29 Sep 23, 6:56am -
  • Alchemy of art
    Poothanum Thirayum to Njattupattu, this NGO tries to preserve the magic of traditional artr forms KOCHI: Many things have fallen prey to the vagaries of time. Among the victims are traditional art forms like Njattupattu and Thekkupattu. Lack of patrons and stages forced the art forms to fade into oblivion.The absence of opportunities has made a large number of artists to look for greener pastures. However, there are some who don’t want this to happen. Artchemy. an NGO, was founded by such thre…
    - 3 days ago 29 Sep 23, 6:55am -
  • Ernakulam DIG’s directive to cops kicks up a row
    Ernakulam Range DIG has issued a directive to officers that cleanliness should be maintained at resting rooms in stations. It has also been directed that officers should report for duty in uniform. KOCHI:  Ernakulam Range DIG P Vimaladithya has issued a directive to police officers that cleanliness should be maintained at resting rooms in police stations. It has also been directed that police officers should report for duty at their respective stations in uniform and not in civilian clothes. Ho…
    - 4 days ago 28 Sep 23, 7:57am -
  • Arrest ends extortion run of 47-yr-old ‘food safety officer’
    Kalamassery police have arrested a man who attempted to extort money from a bakery by impersonating a food safety officer. KOCHI: Kalamassery police have arrested a man who attempted to extort money from a bakery by impersonating a food safety officer. The accused, Manu Muharaj, 47, from Pathanamthitta, was taken into custody following a well-coordinated investigation into the incident, which transpired on September 20 at the Royal Sweets Bakery near Pathadipalam.“It was around 9am that th…
    - 4 days ago 28 Sep 23, 7:54am -
  • Kochi Corporation issues final list of 2,353 street vendors; more scrutiny sought
    The vending bylaw has been approved by the council and the vending committee has been reconstituted,” said mayor M Anilkumar. KOCHI:  Kochi Corporation is inching closer towards implementing the Street Vendors Act, 2014. The civic body has published its final list of 2,353 street vendors. “The only thing remaining is publishing the identified vending zones and vending plan under the gazette notification. Licences and passes have been issued to genuine vendors. The vending bylaw has been ap…
    - 4 days ago 28 Sep 23, 7:53am -
  • Kuttampuzha tribal housing project in limbo
    Five SHGs engaged for the project abandon work after receiving funds; use it to cover expenses during lockdown KOCHI:  Around 57 families at Panthapra tribal settlement colony in Kuttampuzha panchayat are seeking government intervention to complete the construction of their houses as five self-help groups (SHGs) engaged for the project abandoned the work after receiving funds. The tribal welfare department is unable to initiate action against the SHGs as their office-bearers belong to the same…
    - 4 days ago 28 Sep 23, 7:49am -
  • Offshore voyages, onshore art
    From Roebuck to Hector, on World Maritime Day, here is a look at some of the famous ships in history that carried a world of knowledge across shores KOCHI: Our lives are surrounded by objects from around the globe, though they often pass unnoticed. From our television sets to our food products, they have all crossed several shores to reach our abodes. Most of us are oblivious to the fact that almost 80% of trading in the world is through shipping. September 28 is World Maritime Day. Started by t…
    - 4 days ago 28 Sep 23, 7:47am -

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