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Classes 6-8 in Kerala govt schools face major textbook delay of around 45 days

Kochi faces a textbook crisis. Classes 6 to 8 books are delayed by 45 days. Only 80 percent are printed. Binding is also behind schedule. This impacts school reopening. Paper supply issues and payment arrears are blamed. The KBPS management is under scrutiny. Students may not receive books on time.

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Centre launches short Hajj package to cut pilgrimage duration to around 20 days

A new short Hajj package is now available for Indian pilgrims. This initiative allows professionals to complete their pilgrimage in about 20 days. Previously, the Hajj required 40 to 45 days. Around 10,000 pilgrims will benefit from this scheme. The first flight departs from Kochi on May 17. This makes…

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Japan's Kochi Offers 20,000 Yen Dating App Subsidy as Government Pushes Matchmaking Apps to Fight Population Crisis

Kochi in Japan offers a 20,000 yen subsidy for dating apps as officials push matchmaking services to combat the country's population crisis.

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Apartment Therapy Dogs: Why Cavalier King Charles Spaniels Are Becoming Urban Emotional Support Pets

In many homes today, the dog is not being brought in to bark at strangers. It is being brought in so the house doesn’t feel so quiet. Across Indian cities, something has shifted in why people are choosing certain breeds. Earlier, dogs were often chosen for purpose. Security. Territory. Alertness.…

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2 Republic TV journalists arrested for filming Iranian warship at Kerala port

Three people, including two journalists working with Republic TV, were taken into custody in Kochi on Sunday for attempting to record visuals of an Iranian naval vessel anchored inside Cochin Port.

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Top 4-Star Hotels in Cochin for a Lavish and Memorable Kerala Escape

Cochin, also known as Kochi, is a beautiful blend of colonial charm, coastal serenity, and modern comfort. Whether you're exploring the historic streets of Fort Kochi or staying closer to the airport and city centre, these top-rated four-star hotels promise a comfortable and memorable stay.

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Top 5-Star Hotels in Cochin for Luxury, Comfort, and Heritage Experiences in Kerala

Cochin, also known as Kochi, is a bustling city in Kerala that beautifully blends history, culture, and modern urban comforts. From charming heritage hotels to contemporary luxury properties, the city caters to all types of travelers.

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City Comes Together to Save Cat Stuck on Metro Pillar for 14 Days

For nearly two weeks, commuters passing through Kochi kept looking up at the same strange sight - a lone cat sitting high above the ground on a metro pillar, refusing or perhaps unable to come down. And slowly, the animal became a local concern. The cat had somehow ended up…

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Why Do People Say This Door of Padmanabhaswamy Temple Should Not Be Opened?

If you are allowed to enter every room of a place… except one, which room would you think about the most? This is exactly what happened inside Padmanabhaswamy Temple. Officials opened inner rooms. Wealth was counted. Records were made. Cameras rolled. Reports were submitted. The nation watched. And just when…

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Monsoons, mould … and a million visitors: welcome to Kerala’s ‘people’s biennale’

Work by almost 70 artists – including Marina Abramović – has made an art fair in Kochi one of the hottest tickets in south Asia. This sixth instalment uses farmers’ fields and patched-up buildings to take visitors ‘back to nature’

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8 years of twists: The full timeline of the Kerala actor assault case

Eight years ago, a top female actor was kidnapped and sexually assaulted in a moving car in Kerala’s Kochi. A couple of months later, Dileep, a superstar in the Malayalam industry, was arrested, accused of masterminding the crime.

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Before today’s verdict: The Dileep–Kerala actor assault case in a nutshell

On December 8, a Sessions court in Ernakulam, Kerala, will pronounce the verdict in the case of a well-known south Indian actor who was sexually assaulted in Kochi in 2017. The trial has reached its denouement after eight years of twists and turns, amid intense media scrutiny and industry-wide debate…

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‘Got two brothers from Kashmir,’ says daughter of Pahalgam terror victim

“Everyone froze when a terrorist began shooting. He asked everyone to lay down. He approached us and said a word, which sounded like ‘kalma’, twice. When we said we didn't understand, he shot my father. When I hugged him, the terrorist poked the gun on my head. I don’t know…

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Delhi HC orders Karma News to take down article on Kerala media event

The Delhi High Court has ordered Kerala-based digital outlet Karma News to take down an article it published last year about Cutting South, a 2023 media event organised in Kochi.

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Kerala: Fire Breaks Out at Automobile Service Centre in Kochi

A fire broke out at an automobile service centre in Kochi in Kerala on Thursday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kerala: 100th Naval Air Operation Course Passing Out Parade at INS Garuda, Kochi

Vice-Admiral AN Pramod, AVSM, Director General Naval Operations, Naval Headquarters was the Chief Guest for the event. Read further on Dynamite News:

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6.9 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan, Tsunami Advisory Issued

6.9 magnitude earthquake in southwestern Japan triggers tsunami advisories in Miyazaki and Kochi Prefectures. No immediate damage reported.

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Vietnam Coast Guard Ship to arrive at Kochi on Dec 16

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Indian Coast Guard conducts 11th National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise "SAREX-2024" off Kochi coast

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully conducted the 11th edition of the National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX-2024) off the Kochi coast on Friday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Goa exploit Blasters' defensive frailties to eke out a 1-0 victory

KOCHI: Kerala Blasters once again paid a heavy price for their defensive mistakes as they slumped to a 0-1 defeat against FC Goa in the Indian Super League match at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Thursday.

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Defence Secretary to inagurate 11th National Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise, Workshop

The Ministry of Defence informed on Wednesday that it will conduct a two-day 11th National Maritime Search and Rescue exercise and workshop for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) in Kerala's Kochi. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kerala Blasters back to winning ways, blank Chennaiyin 3-0

KOCHI: After a hat-trick of defeats, Kerala Blasters rediscovered their winning touch at home with an emphatic 3-0 victory over Chennaiyin FC in the ISL encounter at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium here on Sunday.

The Times of India

Declining competition, a worrisome trend

KOCHI: The recently concluded Kerala State Schools' Sports Meet was held with much hype as the govt claimed it was modelled on the lines of the Olympics. Unfortunately, the performance on the ground from Kerala's next generation of athletes did not match the hype and left much to be desired.

The Times of India

Private sports academies fueling athletes' success

KOCHI: Private sports academies are growing in number in Kerala. No wonder, their influence is reflecting in the performance of athletes participating in the Kerala State Schools' Sports Meet.

The Times of India

Schools' meet ends in chaos as protesting athletes clash with police

KOCHI: The Kerala State Schools' Sports Meet ended in chaos at the Maharaja's College Stadium on Monday evening with an ugly confrontation between protesting student athletes and police.

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