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Metro handover not too soon

The crucial meeting of the reconstituted board of Kochi Metro Rail Ltd (KMRL) on Tuesday is unlikely to discuss the draft agreement for officially handing over the `5182 metro project to Delhi Metro R

Big ticket investments from PSUs

As the state flags off the Emerging Kerala meet here on Wednesday that draws 2,500 delegates from 52 countries to help chart the state’s development agenda, investments running into a few thousand cro

Saudi team to meet singh on Islamic banking

Jeddah-based Indian Forum for Interest-Free Banking is to meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, seeking changes in the existing law, so as to allow functioning of Islamic banks and financial institution

Entrance to home blocked by railways

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A family residing adjacent to the Atlantis level crossing has been literally trapped after rail authorities blocked their only entrance with iron railings to rectify a “security threat” – direct acces

Heavy rains delay road repair works

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The civic authorities, public works department (PWD) and National Highway Authority are racing against a deadline to complete repairing of city roads and beautification of national highway 47 from Ang

Opposition protests against mayor’s ‘autocratic’ decisions

The Opposition walked out of the corporation council meeting on Monday accusing Mayor Tony Chammany of being autocratic in taking decisions such as gifting the corporation’s land in Brahmapuram, where

Oil cos can curb LPG tragedies

The inter-state transport of bulk LPG, blamed for the recent fire tragedy in Chala, Kannur, can be completely avoided if the oil companies come to an agreement to share the product, it is claimed.
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NGO bid to boost mental health

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The voluntary organisation Maithri is spearheading a unique initiative in mental health care to prevent suicides in Kizhakkambalam village, east of Ernakulam.

The slogan ‘prevention is better than cu

Hanging cycle track ‘not feasible’

The proposal to construct a hanging cycle track below the metro rail track, mooted by a city-based NGO, is not feasible, said highly-placed sources in Delhi Metro Rail Corporation. For the cycle track

Feeder buses at 3 stations mooted

To widen the reach of the metro and ensure more passengers, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has suggested the operation of feeder buses at three vital stations — Aluva, Pettah and South, as pa

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