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P B Jayasankar

New Railway station at Kochi airport

Kochi: In a major relief to air travellers, the Centre has given nod to set up a railway station near Cochin International Airport Ltd at Nedumbassery near here.The Railway Board approved the construction of the station fulfilling a long-pending demand, Union Minister George Kurian’s office said in a statement on Wednesday, the Economic Times reported.It …

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US fighter jet, copter crash near China

Kochi: A US fighter jet and a helicopter crashed into the disputed South China Sea within 30 minutes of each other taking off from aircraft carrier USS Nimitz on Sunday afternoon, media reports quoting US Navy’s Pacific Fleet, said.The crew members of MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter and F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter were rescued.The F/A-18 is …

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Fr Antony Kattiparambil is Kochi Bishop

Kochi: Fr Antony Kattiparambil, 55, is the new Bishop of Kochi by Pope Leo XIV.m, the Hindu reported.Fr Kattiparambil, 55, is serving as the Judicial Vicar of the Diocese of Cochin.The position was vacant since March 2, 2024, when Bishop Joseph Kariyil resigned on turning 75 which is the retirement age for Catholic prelates. Born …

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Messi to skip Kerala trip

Kochi: Lionel Messi and Argentina team will not visit Kerala in November sending football lovers into depression, Manorama online reported.The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has confirmed their plans for next month.“The Argentine national team, led by Lionel Scaloni, will travel to Spain in November for training and then move to Luanda for their only friendly …

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Kalamandalam in Fort Kochi

Kochi: Kerala Kalamandalam, a major centre for learning Indian performing arts, has opened a centre at Fort Kochi which was ranked as ninth among the National Geographic’s top tourist destinations.The centre will draw more tourists to Fort Kochi which is rich in heritage and culture.The centre is likely to cater to tourists keen to explore …

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Temple gold sold to Bellary trader

Kochi: Sabarimala gold robbery prime accused Unnikrishnan Potti has confessed to having sold the robbed gold to a trader Govardhan in Bellary in Karnataka, media reports said.Potti, who is in the Special Investigation Team (SIT) custody, allegedly confessed to selling 476 grams of gold in 2019.After extracting gold from the gold articles of the temple, …

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Kerala joins PMShri

Kochi: Left front government in Kerala has joined centre’s PM SHRI scheme to secure an estimated ₹1,446 crore for the modernisation of government schools.Ignoring opposition from its long time ally CPI, K Vasuki, General Education Secretary, finalised modalities in New Delhi.CPI has condemned the move of the government without taking the allies into confidence.The CPI’s …

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