Tag: Kerala
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Loknath Behra returns as Kerala top cop
The Pinarayi Vijayan-led Kerala government on Wednesday announced the appointment of Loknath Behra as state police chief with incumbent T.P. Senkumar due to retire on Friday. Behra was posted as the Vigilance chief, when Senkumar was reinstalled as police chief following the apex court's intervention. "I am very grateful to the government for giving me the post. I …
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June 28, 2017 -
Kochi Metro bogged down by unseemly controversies
Trangenders' refusal to join duty, insensitive photo of a hearing impaired commuter on social media and a Congress protest journey spoiled the party for the Kochi Metro inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi less than a fortnight ago. Nine out of 21 transgenders employed by the Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL), an initiative hailed by …
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June 27, 2017 -
Wet again Kerala
The Marxist-led Left Democratic Front government of Pinarayi Vijayan in Kerala was bold enough to reverse the populist policy pursued by the Congress-led United Democratic Front government of Oommen Chandy which catered to the upper strata of society by decreeing that only five star hotels could have bars. The poor were forced to queue up …
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June 26, 2017 -
Kerala celebrates Eid amid rains
Muslims across Kerala celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr on Monday with a lot of fervour, bringing to an end the 30-day fasting. The only dampener appeared to have come in the form of heavy rains all across the state. That forced the prayers and religious ceremonies to be held indoors as the Eidgahs are open air. The largest …
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June 26, 2017 -
African diplomats meet in Kerala to boost cashew business
A high level diplomatic meeting of Ambassadors from 15 African countries will be held here on 28-29 June to discuss ways and means on how to boost cashew production in Kerala, said a state Minister. State Minister for Cashew J. Mercykutty Amma said that the main agenda of the two-day meeting was to see how best …
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June 26, 2017 -
PM faced terror threat during Kerala visit: State DGP
Prime Minister Narendra Modi faced a terror threat during his recent visit here for inauguration of the Kochi Metro Rail project, Kerala police chief T P Senkumar indicated today. "There was a big threat perception here on the day of the prime minister's visit (on Saturday).. There was a terror module here during his visit. …
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June 20, 2017 -
People queue up for maiden ride on Kochi Metro
People queued up from early morning to take their first ride on the Kochi Metro that began its commercial operations here on Monday. The maximum rush was witnessed at the two starting points – one at Aluva and the other at Palarivatom metro stations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated this dream project to the nation …
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June 19, 2017 -
Congress blames Kerala health department for dengue deaths
Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala called on Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan here on Sunday to brief him about the "health department's failure" to contain the dengue outbreak in the state. On Saturday, of the 19,000 patients who reported at hospitals with fever, there were 680 suspected dengue cases, of which 138 were tested positive. Also, 11 people …
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June 18, 2017 -
Kochi Metro coaches reflect ‘Make in India’ vision: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday flagged off the Kochi Metro in Kerala and said coaches in the Metro show 'Make in India' vision. "The Metro coaches reflect 'Make in India' vision. They have been built by Alstom near Chennai, and have an Indian component of around 70 per cent," the prime minister said. Addressing …
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June 17, 2017 -
PM Modi inaugurates Kochi Metro in Kerala
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated Kochi's first metro rail service along with "Metro Man" E Sreedharan, who is rumoured to be NDA's Presidential candidate and also took a ride on the train from Palarivattom to Pathadippalam. He was accompanied by Union Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu, Kerala Governor P Sathasivam, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Leader …
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June 17, 2017 -
PM Modi to inaugurate Kochi Metro today
In what is being called as a major boost for Kerala's transportation sector, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the Kochi Metro on Sunday. Hailed as India's first integrated multi-mode transport system, the inaugural ceremony of Kerala's first Metro service will be held at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium. Accompanied by Union Urban Development …
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June 17, 2017 -
Want Kerala to have Light Metro too: Sreedharan
After successfully overseeing completion of work on 13 km of Kerala's first metro — Kochi Metro — "Metro man" E. Sreedharan on Friday said he wants the proposed Light Metro project in the state to become a reality. The first phase of the Kochi Metro will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday. …
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June 16, 2017 -
Two killed as cargo vessel hits fishing boat off Kerala
Two fishermen were killed and one went missing after a cargo ship flying the Panama flag hit a fishing boat in the sea off Kochi in Kerala early on Sunday, the authorities said. Eleven others in the fishing boat were rescued. One of the dead men was from Tamil Nadu and the other from Assam. …
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June 11, 2017 -
Cargo vessel hits fishing boat off Kerala, 2 killed
Two fishermen were killed and one went missing after a cargo ship bearing Panama flag hit a fishing boat here on the high seas. Eleven fishermen were rescued by another fishing boat. A fisherman of the ill-fated boat told the media that the accident occurred around 2 a.m on Sunday. According to preliminary reports, one …
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June 11, 2017 -
Dengue claims 11 lives, affects 11,402 in first 5 months of 2017
A total 11,402 cases of dengue and 11 deaths due to the virus have been reported in the country till May 31 this year with Kerala recording the maximum number of such cases. Kerala with 4,735 cases, which included seven deaths, recorded 41.5 per cent of country's total dengue cases. According to the National Vector …
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June 9, 2017 -
Kerala govt dilutes liquor curbs, raises minimum drinking age by two years to 23
The Pinarayi Vijayan government in Kerala diluted the previous government’s curbs on alcohol by allowing its sale at three-star hotels. The minimum drinking age has been raised from 21 to 23. The previous Congress-led coalition in 2014 had announced that the coastal state will move to become alcohol-free within 10 years. As part of that policy, …
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June 8, 2017 -
Kerala assembly session begins with beef fry breakfast
The one-day special Kerala Assembly session began on Thursday with a quick beef fry breakfast as lawmakers were set to discuss the Centre's new cattle trade and slaughter rules. The Kerala legislators started their day at the assembly canteen here before heading to debate on the new central rule that they say infringes upon the …
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June 8, 2017