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Death toll in Kalamassery blasts rises to five

A woman who was undergoing treatment for burns sustained in the twin blasts at Kalamassery died at a private hospital in Kochi on Saturday night, taking the death toll in the blasts to five. The deceased was identified as Saly Pradeepan, 45, of Malayattoor.

The Hindu

Kerala: Death toll rises to five in Jehovah's Witnesses Convention bomb blast

KOCHI: The death toll in bomb blasts in Kerala's Kalamassery has gone up to five with the death of a 45-year-old woman on Saturday night.

The Times of India

Misgivings about Kerala as an investment destination being cleared, says Governor

Misgivings about Kerala’s suitability as an investment destination are being cleared through new initiatives and plans, Governor Arif Mohammed Khan has said. He was speaking after releasing the ‘Kochi Declaration’ drawn up at the end of the two-day conference organised by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry…

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Kerala: Strong winds batter many parts of Kochi

KOCHI: Very strong wind accompanied by rain and thunder caused widespread damages in Thrikkakara, Tripunithura and Pattimattom fire station limits on Friday evening. Trees uprooted and fell over electric poles, vehicles and houses causing heavy damages and leading to traffic congestion in many areas.

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Pavithra, Anaswara and Ananya guide Kerala into Women’s U-19 T20 knockouts

KOCHI: Pavithra R Nair, Anaswara Santosh and Ananya K Pradeep played stellar roles in Kerala’s crushing 149-run over Meghalaya in the Women’s U-19 T20 Trophy tournament at the BKC ground in Mumbai on Thursday.

The Times of India

Kerala blasts | Accused taken to firecracker shop where he bought ‘gundu’ for explosions for evidence collection

SIT probes Kochi twin blasts; takes prime accused Martin V.D to firecracker shop for evidence collection. Martin allegedly triggered blasts with 50 gundu firecrackers. Police team led by investigation officer S. Sasidharan took Martin to shop near metro station. Martin cooperating with investigation, remanded in custody till Nov 15. Police…

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Kerala blasts | Woman vlogger booked for ‘objectionable’ social media remarks

Police book vlogger for spreading hatred via social media in connection with Kalamassery blasts in Kochi, Kerala. Complaint filed by PDP office-bearer against Lasitha Palakkal & R. Sreeraj for defamatory posts against Madani. Cases registered under IPC 153A & Kerala Police Act. Four killed, 50+ injured in multiple blasts.

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Kerala offer a meek surrender in Women’s T20 semis

KOCHI: Kerala’s brilliant run in the Senior Women’s T20 tournament ended in the semifinal as they were humbled by Uttarakhand by eight wickets at SVNS stadium, Raipur on Tuesday.

The Times of India

Kerala blasts | DNA profiling confirms identity of 55-year-old victim

Leona Paulose's charred remains identified via DNA analysis; body to be released to family after post-mortem. 55-yr-old native of Iringol near Perumbavoor was found charred beyond recognition at site of explosions at Kochi, Kerala gathering of Jehovah's Witnesses on Oct 29, 2023. Son's DNA samples used to confirm identity; she…

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Oil companies keen to set up compressed biogas plants in 10 districts

Oil cos to set up CBG units in 10 Kerala districts. BPCL-Kochi Refinery to lay foundation stone in Jan. GAIL to set up 3 CBG plants, ONGC to invest ₹3,500 cr. Zero investment projects for State govt, regular supply of waste to treatment plants. Civic bodies to benefit from project.

The Hindu

Kufos researchers brave extreme Arctic conditions in quest for new findings

KUFOS researchers from Kochi are swapping warm climes for Arctic research. Four have already made it to the list of Arctic explorers. All are from the same lab and focus on the Southern Ocean. Their research includes sedimentary organic compounds, micro/nano-plastics, pollutants, Arctic warming, and methane release. Resmi P. is…

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Dangmei Grace retained Gokulam Kerala FC Women’s team captain

KOCHI: Grace Dangmei has been retained as the captain of Gokulam Kerala FC Women’s team for the AFC Women’s Club Championship. Gokulam, who missed the tournament last year due to the suspension of AIFF, will face defending champions Urawa Red Diamond Ladies in their opener on Monday.

The Times of India

Fisherman dies in collision between two boats off Munambam coast

Fisherman Jose Antony from Kollam drowned after two boats collided off the Munambam coast near Kochi. Nourin Mol and Silver Star collided, causing Silver Star to break into two and sink. The eight crew members jumped into the sea, but seven were saved by the crew of Nourin Mol. Police…

The Hindu

Kochi Corporation to get German support for sustainable development projects

Germany offers support for sustainable development projects of Kochi Corp. Mayor Anilkumar held discussions with German delegation. Projects include Mullassery canal rejuvenation, Cycle with Kochi, and Water Metro.

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Kalamassery blasts: police register 54 cases for social media posts fomenting communal hatred

The Kerala Police have registered 54 cases for communally instigative social media posts that were made in the aftermath of the recent blasts at a prayer convention of Jehovah’s Witnesses at Kalamassery in Kochi.

The Hindu

Rahul N. Kutty, 33, a popular Kerala food vlogger, was found dead in his residence in Kochi on November 4. Police suspect it to be a suicide. He was part of Eat Kochi Eat, introducing various foods and eateries since 2015. His death was met with shock and condolences on…

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Navy helicopter accident in Kochi, one killed

Indian Navy helicopter crashes in Kochi, killing one and injuring another. Occurred on Nov 4 at Naval airport on Willingdon Island. Helicopter operated from INS Garuda.

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NGT seeks explanation from Kerala govt., PCB on West Hill garbage plant fire breakout

NGT seeks explanation from Kerala govt, PCB over Kozhikode fire. Opposition leader alleges conspiracy by Corporation. Fire Dept. conducted forensic investigation, but failed. NGT imposed ₹100 crore penalty on Kochi Corp. after Brahmapuram fire.

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Construction of Ernakulam market likely to be over by May

Kochi's new Ernakulam Market complex, set to be completed by May, is a ₹72.69-crore project spread over 19,990 sq. metres. Implemented under the Smart Mission Project, the 3-floor complex will have stalls selling vegetables, fruits, poultry, food products, and provisions.

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Kochi photographer’s Kollam Era calendar which uses Malayalam numerals is an ode to Malayalam

.Jinson Abraham's Kollavarsham 1199 calendar revives Malayalam numerals. Actor Mohanlal called it a pleasant reminder. Jinson's calendar starts with 1199 KE Chingam and ends with 1120 KE Karkidakam. It celebrates Malayalam numerals and is an attempt at preserving them. The calendar has vintage-toned photographs of two women friends in a…

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Builders anticipate near future demand for 40,000 new houses in Kochi

CREDAI Kochi anticipates 40,000 dwelling units in city/suburbs due to expansion of IT-related work spaces. Infrastructure needed to handle rising demand, incl. decongesting roads. CREDAI welcomes Kochi Corp's decision to take all stakeholders into confidence before finalising masterplan. Builders expect substantial growth in Kerala due to tourism sector post-COVID. Shortage…

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Kochi hosts regional workshop on horticulture

Regional workshop on horticulture in Kochi addresses issues related to southern States & UTs. Joint Sec. Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture stresses need for innovation & modern tech. Prabhat Kumar, Horticulture Commissioner, calls for integrating food & nutritional security. Hello Naariyal, call centres for Friends of Coconut Tree, launched.

The Hindu

K-Smart to issue building permits in 30 seconds, rollout in January in Kochi

Kochik-Smart, a unified software, will be rolled out in all corporations & municipalities in Kerala on Jan 1. It will cut red tape, make permits transparent & efficient. It uses Chat GPT, AI & blockchain tech. Training is underway for those who will use it to issue permits. CREDAI was…

The Hindu

Kochi witnesses foggy mornings

It was mostly visible between 6.30 a.m. and 7.30 a.m. Weather experts pointed out that there was nothing unusual about the phenomenon.

The Hindu

Suppliers from other States stage protest seeking clearance of dues by Kerala Civil Supplies Corporation

Suppliers from five States protest in Kochi, demanding ₹650 crore dues from Supplyco. They fear bank action and property attachment if dues not cleared. Supplyco owes ₹1,500 crore to suppliers from five States, who are unable to pay GST on their supplies.

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