BIZARRE: 5 - What They Never Told You

Drunk Kerala man sets rented house on fire after live-in partner, child ‘go missing’ after quarrel

Drunk Kerala man sets rented house on fire after live-in partner, child ‘go missing’ in Ernakulam district.

The Hindu · Dec 15, 2023

District panchayat to organise She Parliament, model session

150 women to participate in She Parliament, organised by the Ernakulam district panchayat. Participants given familiarisation classes and handbooks on Parliament proceedings. Model session to be held Dec 15, with Governor's address, Q&A, and calling attention motion. Public invited to view proceedings. Participants to get prizes and chance to view…

The Hindu · Dec 13, 2023

Centenary celebrations of raising Syro-Malabar Hierarchy conclude

Hundreds of priests, lay people and religious celebrated the centenary of the Syro-Malabar Church's Ernakulam headquarters with a Mass and public meeting. Former Supreme Court judge Kurien Joseph inaugurated the meeting, while senior priest Jose Edassery led the Mass and former chancellor Biju Perumayan delivered the homily. Processions from historical…

The Hindu · Dec 11, 2023

Kerala Civil Defence stresses need for formation of cadets on campuses

Kerala Civil Defence to write to all educational institutions in Ernakulam to enlist students, faculty, and staff as civil defence volunteers. Proposal to raise civil defence cadets in each school by enlisting NCC cadets considered. Civil defence conducts training sessions for residents’ associations and Kudumbashree members. 6,000 registered civil defence…

The Hindu · Nov 29, 2023

Health authorities urge caution against food poisoning

Health authorities urge public, hotels, catering sectors to remain alert due to food poisoning cases reported from Ernakulam. 175 persons sought treatment after 'biriyani challenge' in Alangad. Cases reported from schools, colleges, hostels, hotels, and vacation camps. DMO cautions against consuming food not cooked properly and stored in fridge for…

The Hindu · Nov 28, 2023

Ernakulam, Malappuram to get 10 private e-buses each in January

Kerala private bus operators are rolling out 20 electric buses, 10 each in Ernakulam and Malappuram, to reduce energy expenditure from ₹30 to ₹7 per km. The buses, costing ₹1 crore each, will be hypothecated to a bank suggested by the supplier firm and will take over permits of existing…

The Hindu · Nov 28, 2023

Just over ₹53,000 collected as fines for illegal boards, banners and flags in public places in Ernakulam this year till October 31

Kochi: Despite High Court directives and govt orders, only ₹53,510 fine collected in 10 cases in Ernakulam district in 10 months. 24,986 unauthorised boards, banners, flags and hoardings removed from district, but no prosecution measures taken by municipalities and panchayats.

The Hindu · Nov 25, 2023

Ernakulam educational sub-district lifts overall championship at District School Kalotsavam

Ernakulam educational sub-district won overall championship at District School Kalotsavam. St. Teresa's CGHSS, Ernakulam won school-level category, while Ernakulam, Aluva, Muvattupuzha won higher secondary, high school categories. Govt UP School, Koothattukulam won overall trophy in upper primary section. Winners to represent Ernakulam in State School Kalotsavam in Jan 2024.

The Hindu · Nov 24, 2023

Revising Vande Bharat schedule will help avoid late running of other trains, says passenger association

Friends on Rails urge Railway to revise Vande Bharat Express schedule to avoid late running of other trains in Alappuzha. Passengers deplore Railway's stand on issue, citing detention of Ernakulam-Kayankulam train for over 40 mins. Rescheduling of Venad Express affects passengers. Suggestion to revise schedule of express trains to minimize…

The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023

Speed of trains to be increased to 110 km/hr in Thiruvananthapuram to Kochi section from January

Giving a major relief to train commuters, the Southern Railways has decided to enhance the speed of trains between Ernakulam and Thiruvananthapuram via Alappuzha to 110 km/hr from January.

The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023