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Shoes thrown at convoy carrying Kerala CM, ministers in Ernakulam

Youth Congress and Kerala Students’ Union (KSU) activists reportedly waved black flags and threw shoes at the convoy carrying Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his Cabinet colleagues, who were travelling from Perumbavoor to Kothamangalam in Ernakulam as part of the Navakerala Sadas, on Sunday afternoon.

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Full people-facing Mass to continue in Ernakulam-Angamaly archdiocese, says laity group

Almaya Munnettam, a lay people's group in the Ernakulam-Angamaly archdiocese of the Syro-Malabar Church, announced full congregation-facing Mass will continue despite Pope Francis' video message. The Pope had ordered the archdiocese to obey the synod's 50:50 Mass recommendation or face excommunication. Lay people and clergy opposed to the synodal Mass…

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Issuing unclear tax invoices, bills amounts to unfair trade practice: Kerala consumer rights panel

Issuing substandard and unclear bills by traders and service providers on various products purchased by consumers is considered 'deficiency of service' and 'unfair trade practice' according to the Consumer Protection Act. The Ernakulam District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission ordered the laptop manufacturing company to replace the faulty laptop or reimburse…

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Kerala Civil Defence stresses need for formation of cadets on campuses

Kerala Civil Defence to write to all educational institutions in Ernakulam to enlist students, faculty, and staff as civil defence volunteers. Proposal to raise civil defence cadets in each school by enlisting NCC cadets considered. Civil defence conducts training sessions for residents’ associations and Kudumbashree members. 6,000 registered civil defence…

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Health authorities urge caution against food poisoning

Health authorities urge public, hotels, catering sectors to remain alert due to food poisoning cases reported from Ernakulam. 175 persons sought treatment after 'biriyani challenge' in Alangad. Cases reported from schools, colleges, hostels, hotels, and vacation camps. DMO cautions against consuming food not cooked properly and stored in fridge for…

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Ernakulam, Malappuram to get 10 private e-buses each in January

Kerala private bus operators are rolling out 20 electric buses, 10 each in Ernakulam and Malappuram, to reduce energy expenditure from ₹30 to ₹7 per km. The buses, costing ₹1 crore each, will be hypothecated to a bank suggested by the supplier firm and will take over permits of existing…

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Just over ₹53,000 collected as fines for illegal boards, banners and flags in public places in Ernakulam this year till October 31

Kochi: Despite High Court directives and govt orders, only ₹53,510 fine collected in 10 cases in Ernakulam district in 10 months. 24,986 unauthorised boards, banners, flags and hoardings removed from district, but no prosecution measures taken by municipalities and panchayats.

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Ernakulam educational sub-district lifts overall championship at District School Kalotsavam

Ernakulam educational sub-district won overall championship at District School Kalotsavam. St. Teresa's CGHSS, Ernakulam won school-level category, while Ernakulam, Aluva, Muvattupuzha won higher secondary, high school categories. Govt UP School, Koothattukulam won overall trophy in upper primary section. Winners to represent Ernakulam in State School Kalotsavam in Jan 2024.

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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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