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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.

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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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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…

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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.

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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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Kerala blasts: Accused unrepentant during interrogation, says he has proved a point

Martin V.D., accused of multiple explosions at a Jehovah’s Witnesses gathering in Kochi, Kerala, showed no remorse. He wanted to convey a message against teachings he deemed ‘anti-national’. Police found no evidence of radicalisation and he had planned the attack while working in Dubai. NIA is looking into whether he…

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Kerala blasts | A mild-mannered person for his neighbours, suspect offered Spoken English classes near his rented house in Kochi for three years

Kochi house tenant Martin Dominic surrenders after kalamassery blasts kill 3, injure 50. His landlord remembers him as mild-mannered, soft-spoken, with few visitors. He had recently returned from West Asia and was offering English classes. He was carrying a barbecue grill a few days ago, raising suspicions of IED assembly.

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Kerala blasts | Jehovah’s Witnesses India calls for avoiding speculation about motive behind Kalamassery explosions

Jehovah's Witnesses India refrains from speculating on motive behind Kochi blasts; 3 killed, scores injured. India chapter expresses gratitude to authorities for investigating crime, providing protection, and medical personnel for aid. Praying for victims and families.

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Kerala blasts: 4 injured remain critical, mother and brother of 12-year-old deceased remain on ventilator

At a crowded Jehovah’s Witnesses prayer convention at Kalamassery in Kochi, Kerala, 3 people died and 12 were admitted to ICU with burns. Of the 12, 4 remain in critical condition, including the mother and brother of a 12-year-old girl who died. Post-mortem and DNA profiling are being arranged to…

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Urban Rejuvenation and Beautification Scheme | Three SPVs to be formed in Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Kozhikode corporations

Three separate Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) will be formed for the execution of the proposed “Urban Rejuvenation and Beautification Scheme” in Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi and Kozhikode cities.

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Hold monthly adalats for differently abled persons: legislative panel

Legislative Assembly Committee holds sitting in Kochi to look into issues of differently abled; panel to submit recommendation to house; record of differently abled to be maintained; complaints regarding identity cards, disability certificates, benefits to be addressed; 25 complaints intervened, 3 handed to Collector, 2 evidence collected.

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Free-left turns are not really free in Kochi

TRC to address traffic snarls due to narrow/non-existent/encroached free-left turns at junctions in November. Road users, enforcement personnel complain of PWD, NHAI, civic agencies failing to ensure free left turns. Traffic police cabins, footpaths, haphazard parking obstructing free left turns. NATPAC, SiRST, MVD, police must ensure wide free left turns,…

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Steps sought to ensure safety of differently abled people using footpaths

Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) faces suo motu proceedings for delay in relocating electric posts & other utilities from footpaths being renovated. Notice to be sent to KMRL; steps must be taken to ensure safe movement of pedestrians, especially differently abled. KMRL yet to receive any intimation; works being done…

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Seven students of Cusat in Kerala booked for ragging juniors in hostel

Seven Cusat students booked for ragging 13 juniors in Kochi. Accused identified as Adithyan K., Aravind B., Mohammed Zidan N.S., Muhammed Asif K.V., George Anil, Muhammed Savad P.F. and Navaneeth V. They allegedly detained, kicked, beat, slapped, verbally abused and forced juniors to dance and sing. Booked under Kerala Prohibition…

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Keralite racket based in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka suspected to be behind recent major MDMA haul in Kochi

Excise officers suspect a drug racket run by Keralites camped in neighbouring states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka behind a recent haul of 350g of MDMA. Four persons were nabbed in Kochi, Kerala, and the investigation team is gathering evidence to move against them. They are suspected to be mostly…

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