Kochi: Kerala government has suspended Bennichan Thomas, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) for allowing Tamil Nadu to cut some tree near Mullaperiyar dam in violation of laid down norms. The decision in this regard was taken by the state cabinet and assigned Forest Department secretary Anil Kumar Sinha to take necessary action against the …
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Kochi: Blessed are those who live near Mahe as they get a discount of Rs 18.92 on diesel and Rs12.80 on petrol. Fuel prices fell sharply after the BJP-partnered NDA Government in Pondicherry decided to slash VAT drastically. People in the communist stronghold Kannur are getting maximum advantage of the decision of the BJP-partnered NDA government …
Kochi: Batting fireworks by New Zealand opener Daryl Mitchell helped his side overcome the English challenge in the first semi-finals of ICC T20 held in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday night. Mitchell scored 72 of 47 balls while Devon Conway scored 46 of 38 and James Neesham hit 27 of 11 to see Kiwis through to …
Kochi: Kerala government has clarified that it has suspended the order granting permission to Tamil Nadu to chop trees near Mullaperiyar. The government will look into the files related to issues raised with Kerala before taking a final decision to cut the trees, a top Forest department official at Thiruvananthapuram told newsskerala.com. He said, “the order has not …
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The same matter was raised by Tamil Nadu on a number of occasions in the past and it was brought before the Supreme Court-appointed three-member committee. Kerala was not empowered to take a decision on the matter as it came under the purview of the Union Environment Ministry and the Supreme Court had to be …
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Kochi: With New Zealand defeating Afghanistan, all the hopes of India entering the semi-finals of ICC T20 World Cup ended on Sunday. Winning the toss, Afghanistan decided to bat first and only managed to score up 129 for 8. Trent Boult took 3 for 17 for New Zealand. New Zealand reached their target in just 18.1 …
The researcher had issues with the faculties over alleged caste discrimination earlier as well. In 2018, she is on record saying that the faculty started targeting her ever since she won the first rank in the M.Phil entrance examinations. Even after completion of the course, authorities refused the certificate. She then passed the GATE exam …
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Kochi: Investigation of many sensitive drug-related cases including that of ‘drug on cruise’ have been shifted from the control of NCB Mumbai chief Sameer Wankhede to special investigation team (SIT) in Delhi. At least six cases including that of Shahrukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan investigated by Wankhede have been moved out of Mumbai unit amidst Wankhede facing …
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Kochi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the most popular person in Israel, its Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said on Tuesday. In a gesture that surprised even Indian Prime Minister, Bennett offered an invitation to Narendra Modi to join his party. During a bilateral meeting between the two on the sidelines of the ongoing climate summit in Glasgow, …
Kochi: Come Deepavali, bursting of crackers other than green crackers on the eve of the festival of lights is banned. Green crackers with no chemical impact, Iow-decibel sound level should be used during the festival. The crackers could be burst only from 8 pm to 10 pm. There should not be any residues left behind …
Kochi: Tired of the attack on social media platforms, actor Joju George deleted his accounts on Facebook and Instagram. He has reportedly switched off all his mobile phones and is taking special care from keeping away from media. Congress state chief and other leaders of the party had publicly targeted the actor for questioning Congress’ …
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Kochi: Pakistan former captain Inzamam ul Haq is in pain over Virat Kohli’s family facing the ire for failing in the World cup matches and appealed to Pakistanis to have the heart to endure defeats. The threat issued to Kohli’s baby through social media for India’s poor show in the T20 is condemnable, he said. …
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Kochi: Swapna Suresh, Sarith P S and six other accused in the diplomatic gold smuggling cases were granted bail by the Kerala High Court on Tuesday. The cases were registered by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). A Division Bench of the High Court granted bail to them on their appeal …
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Kochi: Congress’ protest against rocketing oil prices boomeranged on them as police registered non-bailable cases against many leaders for engaging in the alleged violence during the road roko organized by the party at Vyttila on Monday. Maradu Police’s FIR has named former Mayor Tony Chammany and other six leaders for attacking actor Joju George’s car …
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Kochi: Nonagenarian former Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan was admitted to a private hospital following abdominal ailments. He is also having kidney related problems. The 98-year-old veteran CPM leader, who is the only surviving founder leader of the CPM, is being constantly monitored by a battery of doctors, media reports said. He was admitted to the hospital on …
Kochi: Congress made a laughing stock of itself as its protest against fuel price rice against the centre turned out to be damp squib at Vyttila in Kochi on Monday. The protest was organized by blocking traffic through the junction for more than an hour, said those including Joju who turned against the protest. Instead of bashing …
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He was suspended four times during the fag end of his service. He is still denied his due pension It was the bureaucracy that had conspired against him and not any political party, Jacob Thomas said. Kochi: In a big blow to Pinarayi Vijayan-led Left Government, the Kerala High Court’s single bench has quashed the …
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It has been the worst show of the national men’s cricket team in an ICC tournament in the recent past. In 2007, Indian team led by Rahul Dravid had crashed out in the first round of the ICC World Cup held in West Indies. Kochi: Done and dusted by both Pakistan and New Zealand …
While it is seen as a good gesture from the part of the church and it has been widely appreciated as well, the issue of Hindu community in Kerala does not have enough land holdings and place for religiously conducting last rites has been a topic of hot debate on social media and in certain …
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Kochi: Cricket world is making a mockery of the selection committee for picking injured all-rounder Hardik Pandya for the match against Pakistan. An outstanding match-winner, Pandya has played meticulously to fetch numerous victories which would have been otherwise won by the rival teams. But that cannot be a deciding factor while choosing a side to take on …
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