Sunday, January 4, 2009

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NCP entry into Kerala's UDF a closed chapter: Congress
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 3: The Congress unit in Kerala Saturday ruled out the possiblity of admitting the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) into the opposition United Democratic Front (UDF). (141)


Three men arrested for selling protected owls
Wayanad (Kerala), Jan 3 : Three men have been arrested for allegedly selling six specimens of a protected species of barn owls near here. (147)


Kerala continues to revel over bottle
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 3 : Celebration sans bottle seems to be unthinkable for Keralites if increased liquor consumption by this highly-literate state has any indication. (168)


Kerala recreating Salim Ali's famous bird survey
By Sanu George, Munnar (Kerala) Jan 3 : Exactly this day 75 years ago, India's best-known birdman Salim Ali started a survey that is still considered a benchmark in ornithology. A group of bird lovers is restarting the same survey from the same spot Saturday. (136)


Kerala food festival
By Lovin Nongmaithem,Thiruvananthapuram, Jan.2 : A five-day food festival was held here to propagate the culinary traditions of the State. (161)


2 companies of commando force to be constituted in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 2 : Kerala Home Minister Kodiyeri Balakrishnan today said the government has decided to constitute two companies of commando force in the state. (179)


Prime Minister to commission Naval Acadamy on Jan 8
manmohan-singh-1Kannur, (Kerala) Jan 2 : Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will inaugurate the Naval Academy, the premier officer training centre for the Indian Navy at Ezhimala in the district on January eight. (139)


India to send satellite to Mars by 2013
Perunna, Kerala, Jan 2 : Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre Director K Radhakrishnan today said India could send a satellite to the Mars by 2013-16. (149)


Corruption case filed against Kerala cricket body
Kochi, Jan 2: The state vigilance department Friday registered a case against office-bearers and others of the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) after a cricket enthusiast complained to a special court about several incidents of corruption in the body. (177)


Man in jail for sheltering 'encounter victims'
Kannur, Kerala, Jan 2 : A local court here today remanded C K Abdul Hameed, who was arrested yesterday for allegedly providing boarding facilities to youths from Kerala, who were killed in an encounter in Kashmir, to 14 days' judicial custody. (256)


Coast Guard, Marine Wing find 'suspicious' boat
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 2 : The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Marine Enforcement Wing found a 'dhow' (a boat) under suspicious circumstances in the sea off Vizhinjam yesterday. (177)


Kochi carnival Kochi draws a large number of tourists
Kochi, Jan 2 : A large number of tourists thronged Kochi to witness a Carnival hosted on the occasion of New Year. (254)


Kerala police to rely more on computers
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 2 : Kerala Home Minister Kodiyeri Blakrishnan Friday said the police force has been directed to use computers extensively so that law and order issues can be tackled more efficiently. (234)


Coast Guard, Marine Wing find 'suspicious' boat
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 2 : The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Marine Enforcement Wing found a dhow (a boat) under suspicious circumstances in the sea, off Vizhinjam yesterday. (180)


CPI(M) launches Naxal model violence in kerala: Oommen Chandy
Kottayam, Jan 1 : Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly Oommen Chandy today alleged that the the CPI(M) was unleashing violence in the state and called upon the people to react strongly against it. (191)


CPI(M) try 'Bengal model' in Kerala: Mani
Kottayam, Jan 1 : Kerala Congress leader K M Mani, MLA, today alleged that the CPI(M) was trying to implement 'Bengal and Kannur model fascism' throughout the state. (211)


Conditional bail to accused in Sr Abhaya murder case
Kochi, Jan 1 : The Kerala High Court today granted conditional bail to the three Catholic clerics arrested by the CBI in connection with the Sr Abhaya murder case. (204)


Kerala's all top hotels to undergo security audit
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 1: All four and five-star hotels in Kerala have been asked to prepare a detailed layout plan and undergo a security audit, a state minister said Thursday. (203)


Priests, nun accused in Abhaya murder case given bail
Kochi (Kerala), Jan 1: The Kerala High Court Thursday freed on bail two priests and a nun, who are the accused in the sensational Sister Abhaya murder case. (250)


19 country-made bombs seized from sensitive area
Kannur, Jan 1 : Police recovered 19 country made bombs at Poonol near Thalassery in Kannur district of Kerala late last night. (341)


DYFI activists attack Kumarakom Police station
Kottayam, Jan 1 : A group of Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) activists attacked Kumarakom police station and pelted stones injuring three policemen, early today. (295)


Karunakaran slams state Congress leadership, praises Sonia
karunakaran-3Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 1 : The Kerala unit of the Congress was weak and its chief Oommen Chandy 'dormant', veteran Congress leader K. Karunakaran said Thursday while praising party president Sonia Gandhi for doing a 'fine job'. (235)


Karunakaran unhappy about functioning of Congress Kerala unit
karunakaran-3Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 1 : Veteran Congress leader K Karunakaran today said he was disappointed over the functioning of the party's Kerala unit as it failed to utilise the available resources. (215)


Stray incidents of violence mar New Year celebrations in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 1 : Stray incidents of violence marred the New Year celebrations in Kerala with one man killed in a brawl, while a police station was ransacked by a group of activists allegedly from the youth wing of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M). (258)


'Janayugam' launches its fourth edition
Kannur, Dec 31 : The fourth edition of CPI organ 'Janayugam' in Kerala started publication from here today. (286)


Kerala demands higher share of central taxes
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 31 : The Kerala government Wednesday approved a draft memorandum to be submitted to the 13th Finance Commission with demands including higher share in the central taxes and hike in the open market borrowing cap. (225)


9 kg unaccounted gold seized, one held
Kannur, Dec 31 : The Railway Protection Force (RPF) seized nine kg of unaccounted gold valued about Rupees one crore from a passenger, who alighted from the Mangalore-Egmore express train here today. (335)


Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC) to be rechristened:CM
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 31 : As part of image-building process, the Kerala Cabinet today decided to rechristen the Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC) as Kerala Hotels and Resorts Ltd. (259)


Indian Navy's academy in Kerala finally set to open
By Sanu George, Ezhimala (Kerala), Dec 31 : Almost 22 years after its foundation stone was laid, the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, on this promontory overlooking the Arabian Sea, is ready for inauguration even as the cost of setting it up has increased manifold. (290)


Call to constitute Corporation for Haj pilgrimage
Kochi, Dec 31 : Mr T P M Ibrahim Khan, member of the Centre's Haj goodwill delegation, has recommended to constitute an 'Indian Haj Development and Investment Corporation' to avoid multiplicity of agencies working for the pilgrimage. (211)


Kerala school youth festival begins
achuthananthan-3Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 30 : The Kerala school youth festival, claimed to be Asia's largest cultural event, got off to a colourful start here this evening with Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan lighting the traditional lamp. (410)


Kerala chief minister asked to drop three close aides
achuthananthan-2Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 30 : The Kerala unit of the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) Tuesday asked Chief Minister V.S.Achuthanandan to drop three of his close aides. (267)


CPI(M) to reconstitute its Trivandrum committee
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 29 : In a significant step, the CPI(M) in Kerala today decided to reconstitute its Thiruvananthapuram district committee in view of factional feuds. (354)


Kerala School Kalotsavam set to enter Guinness
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 29 : The Kerala School Kalotsavam, a confluence of talented students from across the state, is going to enter the world of records with its largest number of participants in a single festival for students. (374)


BJP to press for CBI inquiry into Marad killings
Kannur, Dec 29 : The BJP in Kerala will continue to press their demand for a CBI inquiry into the Marad massacre. (210)


Kerala to launch Rupees 300 crore development project in New Year.
Kottayam, Dec 29 : As a New Year gift to the people of state, the Kerala government is launching Vision-2010, a Rupees 300 crore development project in the state, P W D Minister Mons Joseph said today. (361)


Sister Alphonsa made Kerala proud in 2008
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 30 : Kerala , which saw proud moments when Sister Alphonsa from the state became the first Indian woman to be pronounced saint by the Vatican this year, also witnessed the worst religious controversies. (242)


CBI arrests 17 travel agents in Kerala
Kochi (Kerala), Dec 29: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Monday arrested 17 travel agents here for allegedly securing emigration clearances for their clients using fake documents. (568)


Kummanam Rajasekharan wins Swabhiman award
Kottayam, Dec 29 : Janmabhoomi newspaper Managing Director Kummanam Rajasekharan has been selected for the Swabhiman award instituted in memory of N P Unnipillai, social activist. (240)


Judicial custody extended for three accused of Kerala nun's murder
Kochi, Dec 29 : In response to a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) petition, a court here Monday extended the judicial custody of the three people accused of having murdered Sister Abhaya in 1992. (331)


Spices export up 15 per cent in value
Kochi, Dec 29 : India recorded spices export of 3,10,830 tonne valued at Rupees 3,450.50 crore (786.25 million US Dollar) during April-November 2008, as against 2,94,335 tonne valued at Rupees 3,010.25 crore (742.95 million US
dollar) in the corresponding period last financial year. (240)


63 found guilty in Marad violence
Kozhikode, Dec 27 : A special court here today found 63 people guilty of violence that claimed nine lives at Marad beach, near here, five-years-ago. (652)


Verdict in Marad Case on Dec 27
Kozhikode, Dec 26: A Special Court that heard the case relating to the second incident of Marad violence which claimed nine lives at Marad Beach in the district more than five years ago would pronounce its judgement tomorrow. (428)


Sabarimala 'Mandalam' festival concludes
Pathanamthitta, Dec 26: The 41-day 'Mandalam' festival at the Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple came to a close today with the Manadla Pooja. Thousands of devotees thronged Sannidhanam to witness the rituals. (446)


Tsunami rehab to end under time-bound programme
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 26: Kerala Food and Civil Supplies Minister C Divakaran today said tsunami rehabilitation projects in the state would be completed under a time-bound programme. (494)


Homage to tsunami victims; promises yet to be fulfilled
Alappuzha, Dec 26: Relatives, friends, social and political persons today joined hands to pay homage to 28 people killed in the tsunami strike of December 26, 2004, at Arattupuzha village here. (376)


No let up in Keralites' boozing despite rcession
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 26: Although the global economic meltdown has affected all sectors as well as Kerala's economy, sales of Indian Made Foreign liquor (IMFL) has gone up by 31.8 per cent in the state during Christmas. (478)


Kerala to upscale Hydel Tourism Project
Kochi, Dec 25: With the hydel reservoirs of Kerala proving a big draw for tourists, the state has decided to upscale its Hydel Tourism Project by introducing accommodation facilities at more sites. (497)


Kerala to upscale Hydel Tourism Project
Kochi, Dec 25: With the hydel reservoirs of Kerala proving a big draw for tourists, the state has decided to upscale its Hydel Tourism Project by introducing accommodation facilities at more sites. (446)


Kerala to host 'World Investors Meet' in April
Kochi, Dec 24: Kerala will host a 'World Investors Meet-Focus on Kerala' here from April 25-26 to pinpoint potential investment areas in different parts of the state and in various sectors for businessmen from the world over, State Home and Tourism Minister Kodiyeri Balakrishnan said today. (495)


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