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Though the Centre has brought the GST down to five per cent from 18 per cent recently on food and beverages, hoteliers say that there is not enough gain for them as their margins of profit are dwindled while benefiting the customers.

Kerala: GST pinches Christmas sales

18 percent tax on decorations, cakes instead of 5 percent earlier.

7 Dec 2017 7:46 AM IST

The State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has asked the Ernakulam district police chief to submit an inquiry report within three weeks on the alleged brutal assault on a Youth Congress activist by Mulanthuruthy sub-inspector M.V Arun Dev in the police station.

Probe assault by cop: Kerala State Human Rights Commission

Jobish approached SHRC seeking action against the alleged inhumane approach and terrorising by the police officer.

6 Dec 2017 5:58 AM IST

KSSP workers demonstrate solar lamps.

Mulanthuruthy village goes filament-free

Thuruthikkara houses have only LED, CFL lamps.

2 Dec 2017 1:27 AM IST

Justice Hema panel: Activists submit MoU

Even though no time-frame has been fixed, the panel will submitt its report without delay.

1 Dec 2017 6:35 AM IST

Currently KMRL needs 6,500 tonne of organic manure for gardening.

Shun by Kochi, Kochi Metro Rail Ltd gets waste deals from civic bodies

Only Varkala Municipality has partnered with the agency to provide solid waste.

29 Nov 2017 1:21 AM IST

ESI hospital awaits upgrade

Union Minister's promise on super speciality facilities remains on papers.

28 Nov 2017 1:01 AM IST

The state could have consulted expert town planners and designers of international agencies like CODATU and consultants of Smart City Mission.

Vytilla flyover design secret

Inauguration of construction on Saturday; Officials tight-lipped on plan.

25 Nov 2017 1:22 AM IST

According to the study, on an average, four plastic fibres between 0.1 and 5 mm in size are found in one litre of water. Experts say while this fact doesnt come as a surprise, this is the first study to have demonstrated the presence of microplastics in tap water. (Representational image)

Ernakulam: Girls' school to do water to assess consumption pattern

As part of the water audit, classes on water conservation will be held for high school students.

14 Nov 2017 2:09 AM IST

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Kerala Pollution Control Board sits on Supreme Court order

Closure notice was served to only 13 industrial units so far while there are hundreds of industries functioning without...

11 Nov 2017 6:40 AM IST

The probability of finding a matching donor is one in 10,000 to one in over a million, and every match is close to a miracle.

Kerala: Now, more women take to donating blood cells

She donated stem cells to save the life of a six-year-old girl suffering from a fatal blood disorder.

10 Nov 2017 8:22 AM IST

KMRL has claimed that opposing other revenue sources will affect the sustainability of the Metro project. DC File

NHAI complains against ads on Kochi Metro pillars; PWD joins in

The chief secretary sought a report from the KMRL which has sent a reply.

9 Nov 2017 7:04 AM IST

The meeting is expected to finalise the allocation of the remaining 4 acres of land at Brahmapuram to GJ Eco Power to set up the waste-to-energy plant.

CM Pinarayi Vijayan to push Brahmapuram

CM calls meet on waste-to-energy plant.

24 Oct 2017 1:38 AM IST