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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…

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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.

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Forest dept. to implement ₹14.94-cr. project for man-animal conflict mitigation under High Range Circle

Forest dept. receives ₹14.94 cr for project to mitigate man-animal conflict in Idukki, Kottayam & Ernakulam. 116-km hanging solar fencing & 14.3-km elephant-proof trench to be built in 5 forest divisions. 30.29-km fencing in Ernakulam, 65-km in Idukki & 21-km in Kottayam. Project to be completed in 2 yrs.

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Ernakulam educational sub-district maintains winning streak at School Kalolsavam

Ernakulam educational sub-district leads overall point tally at Ernakulam District School Kalolsavam with 575 points. St. Teresa's CGHSS, Ernakulam, tops school-level point tally with 176 points.

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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.

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Kerala Students’ Union protests against alleged attack on Youth Congress activists

KSU activists in Ernakulam staged a march to the Kanayannur taluk office to protest the attack on Youth Congress activists by DYFI members in Kannur. District Congress Committee president Mohammed Shiyas demanded CM Vijayan resign if he was afraid of democratic protests. Police fired water cannons to disperse KSU activists.

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Exclusive de-addiction centre for women and children coming up at Thripunithura taluk hospital

Excise Dept. gears up to set up de-addiction centre for women/children in Ernakulam. Centre will join two existing facilities, making Ernakulam only district with 3 de-addiction centres. Free treatment offered, centres operate to full capacity. Demand for service always beyond capacity. Majority of patients under 25 for cannabis/polysubstance dependence, over…

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Call to ensure preparation of safe food at eateries in Ernakulam

Food poisoning rears its head in Ernakulam district, prompting demand for officials to ensure clean food is prepared in hygienic surroundings. RTO G. Anantakrishnan and 10 others hospitalized after eating ghee roast from a popular eatery. Food Safety Dept, civic agencies, Health Dept urged to inspect eateries, enforce norms, collect…

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School Kalolsavam: vibrant show by young talents on stage

At Ernakulam's Holy King's parish hall, budding talents showcased their passion for stage in the high school drama competition of the 34th District School Kalolsavam. St. Teresa's Convent Girls High School, Ernakulam, won the audience's hearts with their play 'Swapnam', a tribute to reformers and theatre persons.

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Ensure fair deal for landowners, demands MP

Hibi Eden, MP, urges government/Railways to ensure fair deal for landowners providing land for doubling rail track on Ernakulam-Kumbalam stretch. Railways must acquire small portions of land left over after acquisition process to lay second track.

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Vaibhav Saxena assumes charge as Ernakulam Rural police chief

Kochi's 59th District Police Chief, Vaibhav Saxena, assumed charge from his predecessor, Vivek Kumar, in a ceremony at the district police headquarters. Saxena, a 2016 Kerala cadre IPS officer from Lucknow, had served as the District Police Chief, Kasaragod, and in other roles. He has received the Union Home Minister's…

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Patients bear the brunt as Ernakulam MCH faces shortage of cardiologists

Govt Medical College Hospital, Ernakulam lacks adequate doctors in Cardiology Dept, forcing patients to seek private care. Despite 2013 takeover, no permanent cardiac surgeon, preventing complex procedures & bypass surgery. Only 3 cardiologists. Recent incident of personnel needing private hospital care. Govt urged to speed up appointment of cardiac surgeon…

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Police file chargesheet in Aluva sexual assault case

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by District Police Chief (Ernakulam Rural) Vivek Kumar on Monday filed a chargesheet in the case registered in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a minor girl at Edayappuram near Aluva in September. The chargesheet arraigned Christin, 27, of Neyyantinkara as the key…

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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.

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Navy hosts special children for a day

Southern Naval Command hosts day for special children on board naval vessels and museum set up at NIAT. Over 100 special children and teachers from Ernakulam schools attend. Tour of Naval ships Tir and Sagardhwani and interactive exhibits from naval training schools at NIAT.

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Joint Council wants old pension scheme restored

Civil Service Samrakshana Yathra, a campaign by Joint Council, concluded in Ernakulam district. CPI State executive member Kamala Sadanandan inaugurated the reception. She highlighted the need to restore old pension scheme and role of civil services in society.

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Yellow alert for four districts today

A yellow alert warning of isolated heavy rains has been issued for four districts - Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Idukki and Ernakulam - on Sunday by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

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Kerala environmentalist Sreeman Narayanan gets 26th PV Thampy Memorial Endowment Award

Sreeman Narayanan, 73, has been distributing 1 lakh water feeders for birds in Ernakulam district for 10 yrs. He also distributes 4 lakh saplings & has a reading corner at his hotel. He recently received the 26th PV Thampy Memorial Endowment Award for his work. #environment #conservation #Gandhi

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Disaster management club launched at Ernakulam school

The club was launched at Government Higher Secondary School, Palakkuzha, as part of project to set up clubs in 58 schools. 800 students to receive training in disaster management. Trained students designated as disaster management volunteers. Project to be implemented in aided, unaided, CBSE schools in next phase.

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Nearly 20,000 students to deliberate on waste management this Children’s Day

20K schoolchildren from 96 local bodies in Ernakulam to participate in Children's Haritha Sabha on November 14. The aim is to involve children in waste management, create awareness and get their ideas to address the issue. Panel of 5 students to vet reports and ask questions to local body officials.…

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Mobile adalat to tour Ernakulam

Kerala State Legal Services Authority sets up mobile adalat van to provide legal aid at home in Ernakulam district from December 5 to 30. Property, family issues, govt benefits, and bank complaints to be considered.

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Controller of Exams blamed for mark list row at Maharaja’s College

Director of Collegiate Education pulls up Controller of Exams at Maharaja's College, Ernakulam, for errors in mark list of SFI State Sec. KSU activists allege 'zero' cumulative points. DCE warns of stringent disciplinary action if similar lapses recur.

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Change in two key police posts in Ernakulam

Kochi reshuffles top police brass: S. Sasidharan (DC Kochi City) to Malappuram, K.S. Sudarshan (SP Vigilance Bureau) to Kochi City, Vivek Kumar (DP Ernakulam Rural) to Kollam City, V. Saxena (DP Kasaragod) to Ernakulam Rural. Sasidharan was investigating Kalamassery blasts.

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Bomb threat to Kerala Secretariat causes anxious moments

Bomb scare at Kerala Govt Secretariat prompts police to scan building & vehicles. Police cordoned off Secretariat & increased CM's security. Anonymous caller conveyed threat to Police Control Room. Police suspect call originated from Pozhiyoor. Recently, threat to assassinate CM traced to Class 7 student in Ernakulam. Police registered case…

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Low pressure area likely to form over Arabian Sea by Wednesday

Low pressure area to form over Arabian Sea Wed, triggering widespread rain in Kerala. Trough from SE Arabian Sea to W Bay of Bengal to cause widespread rain for 5 days. Thunderstorm with lightning & gusty winds likely in Kerala till Thurs. Yellow alert issued for Pathnamthitta, Ernakulam & Idukki…

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