Railways to cut platform station master posts
As part of cost-cutting measures, the Trivandrum Railway division is planning to do away with the posts of platform station masters wherever cabin (signal tower) is available – a move that might compr
World Bank hails ‘tech-savvy’ Kerala
In a rare honour, Kerala has been included as the only Indian state in the World Bank’s appraisal list for its unique tech-savvy approaches in connecting with the public via mobile phones.
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Airport parking rule angers vehicle-owners
Complaints have surfaced recently that indicate parking of vehicles at the Nedumbassery airport could be a problem. The authorities deny this, claiming they are only adhering to rules.
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Ganja mafia using private bus, autos
The ganja mafia, the most hunted after racket by Kochi police, is now operating through private bus workers and auto drivers; this was revealed in the recent captures and cases.
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NBA league from July 21
The second edition of Mahindra NBA Challenge will be held at Kochi from July 21 to September 2. The community-based league, held in Thiruvananthapuram last season, will be organised in collaboration w
Cruelty Prevention Act a joke on animals: Kerala HC
The Kerala high court has advised the central government to make appropriate changes to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, amended in 1982, as it fell short of the requirements.
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Act tough against nokkukooli, cops told
Asking the police to act tough against the nokkukooli system, the Kerala high court on Tuesday advised the DGP to rise to the occasion and prevent the practice.
The bench comprising justice Thottathi
Marriage fraud now goes online
With the online matchmaking and user-friendly matrimonial websites getting popular in the state, an increasing number of cyber duping cases and marriage frauds have become the matter of a great concer
Father's plea rejected, boy sent with lover
The Kerala High Court on Monday witnessed dramatic scenes with a boy’s father and his lady love moving the court for his custody.
Janardanan of Kottakkal alleged that his son Arun, had been forcibly
Viswanathan Anand offers help for Kerala chess school
Viswananthan Anand on Monday expressed his willingness to assist the Kerala government with its plans to open a chess academy along the lines of the one being opened by the West Bengal government.
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