First art show at Kochi’s Mahakavi G Sankarakurup Memorial showcases Kerala women artists

First art show at Kochi’s Mahakavi G Sankarakurup Memorial showcases Kerala women artists

Celin Jacob’s installation | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT The Mahakavi G Sankara Kurup Memorial on Abraham Madamakkal Road (at the end of Marine Drive, near Mangalavanam) appears mirage-like under the midday sun. Tucked in away from the main road, another unpaved ‘road’ leads to it. The multi-level triangular structure is as impressive from outside as […]

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Brahmapuram fire: NGT’s Principal Bench imposes ₹100 crore penalty on Kochi Corporation

Brahmapuram fire: NGT’s Principal Bench imposes ₹100 crore penalty on Kochi Corporation

File photo of fire force personnel spraying water to quell the smoke at Brahmapuram waste treatment plant in Kochi. | Photo Credit: Thulasi Kakkat The Principal Bench of the National Green Tribunal has imposed an environment compensation of ₹100 crore on Kochi Corporation for its continuing neglect of duties, resulting in the crisis at its […]

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Kochi Corporation failed to take forward decentralised waste management scheme since 2010, blames CM

Kochi Corporation failed to take forward decentralised waste management scheme since 2010, blames CM

Fire and Rescue Services officials working to quell the smouldering plastic waste at Brahmapuram waste treatment plant | Photo Credit: THULASI KAKKAT Kochi Corporation, which had won the Zero Waste city award in 2009, failed miserably in taking forward the decentralised waste management system after 2010, criticised Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Speaking at the State […]

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Brahmapuram fire | Kochi waste collection suspended; firefighters complain of vomiting and dizziness

Brahmapuram fire | Kochi waste collection suspended; firefighters complain of vomiting and dizziness

Fire and rescue personnel trying to douse the fire inside the Brahmapuram waste treatment plant on February 4, Saturday, morning. | Photo Credit: THULASI KAKKAT Even as they continue to be choked by thick plumes of harmful smoke ejected by tonnes of piled up plastic waste on fire at Kochi Corporation’s solid waste treatment plant […]

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Top Kerala news developments – February 20

Top Kerala news developments – February 20

CPI(M) State secretary M.V. Govindan | Photo Credit: Mahinsha S. Here are the important developments from Kerala to watch out for today: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will flag off the State-wide march led by CPI(M) State secretary M.V. Govindan at Kumbala in Kasaragod today evening. The march will focus attention on the Centre’s neglect of […]

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Kochi Corporation carries out mega vaccination drive for community dogs

Kochi Corporation carries out mega vaccination drive for community dogs

  The Kochi Corporation vaccinated 71 community dogs in the vicinity of Fort Kochi beach on Friday night, according to Mayor M. Anilkumar. Of these, 13 dogs that had not been sterilised were shifted to Brahmapuram. A press release issued by the Mayor said as part of the vaccination drive, 40 locations under four veterinary hospitals […]

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Kochi Corporation’s list of street vendors to be trimmed

Kochi Corporation’s list of street vendors to be trimmed

Kerala High Court orders removal of names of persons who failed to submit necessary documents Kerala High Court orders removal of names of persons who failed to submit necessary documents The list of Kochi’s street vendors will be trimmed shortly. The Kerala High Court has asked the Kochi Corporation to remove the names of persons […]

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