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Doctor found dead at home in Kayamkulam

Dr. Mehrunnisa,48, a woman doctor at District Hospital, Mavelikara, was found dead at her residence in Alappuzha on Friday. Police believe she took her own life due to depression following her son's death in a road accident in Canada. People in distress can seek help from DISHA helpline 0471-2552056, 1056.

The Hindu · Nov 24, 2023

Revising Vande Bharat schedule will help avoid late running of other trains, says passenger association

Friends on Rails urge Railway to revise Vande Bharat Express schedule to avoid late running of other trains in Alappuzha. Passengers deplore Railway's stand on issue, citing detention of Ernakulam-Kayankulam train for over 40 mins. Rescheduling of Venad Express affects passengers. Suggestion to revise schedule of express trains to minimize…

The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023

Speed of trains to be increased to 110 km/hr in Thiruvananthapuram to Kochi section from January

Giving a major relief to train commuters, the Southern Railways has decided to enhance the speed of trains between Ernakulam and Thiruvananthapuram via Alappuzha to 110 km/hr from January.

The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023

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Vande Bharat has not delayed passenger trains: Railways

Southern Railway maintains that Vande Bharat trains not impacting journey time of passenger trains in Alappuzha section; punctuality of Ernakulam-Kayamkulam and Alappuzha-Ernakulam passenger trains either improved or remained same, say Railways.

The Hindu · Nov 22, 2023

Preparations in full swing for Navakerala Sadas in Alappuzha

Preparations are in full swing for Navakerala Sadas, the State government’s public outreach programme, in Alappuzha.

The Hindu · Nov 22, 2023

Alappuzha doctor honoured with IMA honorary professorship

Dr. K. Venugopal, chief consultant in respiratory medicine at General Hospital, Alappuzha and Health department chief consultant (Additional Director), has been conferred with the Honorary Professor of IMA-Academy of Medical Specialities Award instituted by the Indian Medical Association.

The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023

Yellow alert issued for six districts in Kerala on Monday

A yellow alert has been issued for six districts – Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam and Idukki – on Monday indicating isolated heavy rains.

The Hindu · Nov 19, 2023

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Mankombu rice research station renamed in honour of M.S. Swaminathan

Kerala Agricultural University's Rice Research Station at Mankombu in Kuttanad, Alappuzha, has been renamed M.S. Swaminathan Rice Research Centre in memory of agricultural scientist M.S. Swaminathan. Agriculture Minister P. Prasad praised Swaminathan's contributions and said the government would support the activities of the M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation. Established in 1940,…

The Hindu · Nov 17, 2023

Satheesan slams govt. for ‘neglecting farm sector’

Oppn. Leader Satheesan visits Alappuzha farmer's home who committed suicide due to govt. neglect of farming sector. He criticizes govt. for not paying for paddy procurement & CPI(M) for cyber-attack against women who protested non-receipt of pensions. Accuses govt. of covering up failures by blaming Centre.

The Hindu · Nov 15, 2023

GMC Kozhikode leading in KUHS arts fest

GMC Kozhikode leads KUHS interzone arts fest with 102 pts; GMC Kollam 2nd (61 pts), VPSV Ayurveda 3rd (50 pts). GMC Kozhikode, Ahalia Ayurveda Medical College, Palakkad, GMC Kollam, Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda College, Ollur, TDMC Alappuzha win 1st prizes in various categories.

The Hindu · Nov 14, 2023

BJP blames LDF govt. for farmer suicide

BJP blames LDF govt. for farmer suicide in Alappuzha; anti-farmer policies led to death. MOS V. Muraleedharan demands direct payment of Central share in paddy procurement price to farmers; govt. misleading public on payments due from Centre.

The Hindu · Nov 11, 2023

Opposition comes down heavily on government for farmer suicide

Blaming the State government for its alleged failure in mitigating the agrarian distress in Kerala, the Opposition on Saturday accused the administrative dispensation for its purported misgovernance that paved the way for the death of a farmer in Alappuzha

The Hindu · Nov 11, 2023

Farmer deaths open Kerala govt. to criticism from the Governor, Congress-led United Democratic Front Opposition

The death by suicide of a farmer in Alappuzha has spotlighted the agrarian distress in Kuttanad, widely reckoned as Kerala’s rice bowl

The Hindu · Nov 11, 2023

Mani Viswanath replaces N. Bhasurangan as administrative panel convener of Milma union

Mani Viswanath replaces N. Bhasurangan as TRCMPU convener. Ms. Viswanath is a former govt. servant, chairperson of Muthukulam block panchayat, and vice president of Alappuzha district panchayat. She has 18 yrs. exp. in agriculture and panchayat depts. and is a State committee member of Kerala Mahila Sangham.

The Hindu · Nov 9, 2023

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The Hindu · Nov 6, 2023

Widespread rain likely in Kerala for 5 days from November 6: IMD

The districts of Alappuzha and Ernakulam in Kerala received excess rainfall, while Thiruvananthapuram and Pathanamthitta got “large excess rainfall”, according to data on the IMD website.

The Hindu · Nov 4, 2023

Bio-mining at Sarvodayapuram making progress

Bio-mining of legacy waste at Sarvodayapuram landfill site in Alappuzha is making good progress. Segregation of 14,500 cubic metres of waste has been completed, with 29,000 cubic metres to be processed in first phase. Funds allocated for bio-mining of remaining 26,000 cubic metres. Plant set up on 12 acres in…

The Hindu · Nov 3, 2023

When 14 classrooms turned into 14 districts on Kerala Foundation Day

SNDP Higher Secondary School in Udayamperoor celebrated Kerala Foundation Day in a unique way: transforming classrooms into 14 districts of Kerala. Students & teachers showcased history, art forms, historical figures, rivers, tourism, industry, & agri crops. A highlight was a youngster dressed as Vayalar Ramavarma in Alappuzha & the teacher…

The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023

Diabetes clinic opened at Alappuzha MCH

Govt Medical College Hospital, Alappuzha opened a diabetes clinic on Thurs. H. Salam, MLA inaugurated it. Outpatient care available Tuesdays 9.30-11.30am. MCH superintendent A. Abdul Salam presided. Principal Miriam Varkey, Vice-Principal Suresh Raghavan, Dr. B. Padmakumar, Dr. H. Poornima attended.

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The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023

New traffic arrangements in place for Aroor-Thuravoor elevated highway work

Heavy goods carriers diverted Thuravoor-Kundannoor from Thurs. Containers >4.5m from Palakkad, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Thrissur to Kollam, Thiruvananthapuram via MC Road from Angamaly. Ernakulam-Alappuzha via Aroor Temple Junction, Poochakkal, Thaikkattussery, Thuravoor. <4.5m height, <5.5m breadth can use Aroor-Thuravoor. >4.5m height from Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha via Thuravoor, Ezhupunna, Kumbalanghi, Perumpadappu, Palluruthy,…

The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023

State Formation Day observed in Alappuzha

Various programmes marked Kerala Piravi (Kerala Formation Day) in Alappuzha on Wednesday.

The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023

Kerala Piravi to be celebrated on Nov.1

The programme is organised jointly by the Alappuzha district administration and the District Information Office.

The Hindu · Oct 29, 2023

Call to make ABC centres functional in Alappuzha

Call to make ABC centres functional

The Hindu · Oct 28, 2023

‘Late running’ of trains: standoff between Railways, regular commuters intensifies

Commuters protest Railways' 'adamant' attitude in not revising Vande Bharat train timetable, leading to disruption of other trains & hardship for passengers. Friends on Rails sent memo to Minister, suggesting advanced departure of Vande Bharat to avoid disruption & help commuters.

The Hindu · Oct 28, 2023

Another surge of northeast monsoon is likely in Kerala

The IMD issued a yellow alert for eight districts except Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Malappuram, and Kasaragod districts on Sunday

The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023

No progress in Aadi Pampa-Varattar river rejuvenation project

Rejuvenation project for Aadi Pampa-Varattar rivers in Alappuzha has made little progress in over a year since launch. Less than 2 km has been rejuvenated & de-siltation work only on small stretch of Aadi Pampa. Govt accused of colluding with sand mafia & protests halted work. Rain has stalled project…

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