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    The initiative is part of the Kochi Metro initiative to bring public transport system under one umbrella.Nation
    Kochi auto rickshaws to go hi-tech

    Info system to let know time, distance, fare of trips made.

    29 Aug 2017 1:08 AM IST

    Bolstered by substantial rains brought by the South-West monsoons last month, farmers are going in for increased paddy cultivation in Visakhapatnam district besides oil seeds and cash crops. (Representational image)Nation
    Kerala: Greens call for data bank on paddy land

    The Green activists are apprehensive over the delay in publishing the databank which will result in massive conversion...

    19 Aug 2017 1:03 AM IST

    The Federation of Indian Pharmacies Association wants implementation of drug laws and curbs on the sale of fake medicines by e-pharmacies.Lifestyle
    Doctors not to dispense medicines at primary health centres, community...

    In many PHCs, JPHN (junior public health nurse) or staff nurse dispenses drugs.

    18 Aug 2017 1:17 AM IST

    On Saturday, as many as 1617 cases of fever were reported, according to the district medical office.Nation
    Fever cases cross 22 lakh so far this year in Kerala

    The number of confirmed dengue cases reported this year is 15,003 as against 4,469 in 2016.

    15 Aug 2017 2:21 AM IST

    The Hyderabad Metro Water Supply and Sewerage Board will provide drinking water to the remaining seven urban local bodies (including Hyderabad City), and 183 rural habitations inside the Outer Ring Road. (Representational image).Nation
    Guruvayoor to draw up own water policy

    The municipality will prepare the water policy by January once the water audit is completed by December.

    9 Aug 2017 1:23 AM IST

    A meeting held in Thiruvananthapuram approved the detailed project report with an estimate of 95.75 crore, works minister G. Sudhakaran told DC.Nation
    KIIFB to fund Vyttila flyover

    KIIFB board is yet to approve the proposal for Kundanoor flyover, says works minister G. Sudhakaran.

    20 July 2017 6:39 AM IST

    Kochi CorporationNation
    Tax scrapping hits Kochi corporation

    No double tax on entertainment after GST.

    19 July 2017 1:32 AM IST

    A few days of heavy rain and the city is already feeling under weather with many lining up at the doctors complaining of fever and chills. \Dengue is coming back especially around the lakes. We are also seeing respiratory bronchitis add a milder variant of lower respiratory tract infection,\ said Dr Sudha Menon, Director, Internal Medicines, Fortis Hospital. (Representational image)Lifestyle
    Kerala: Dengue fever has blood banks run for platelets

    Increased blood collection just to meet the demand for platelets leads to wastage of precious blood products.

    14 July 2017 3:16 AM IST

    In tobacco, inefficient metabolism of nitrogen by plant can lead to high concentrations of nitrogen-based compounds leading to formation of certain tobacco-specific toxicants in smoke (Photo: Pixabay)Nation
    Kerala: Sharp dip in tobacco sales seen

    GST likely to bring down consumption, hope activists.

    7 July 2017 2:32 AM IST

    The jewellery shops in Kochi witnessed brisk sales during the last few weeks ahead of the implementation of the new tax regime.Nation
    Kerala: Goods sale peaked in GST run-up

    The jewellery shops in Kochi witnessed brisk sales during the last few weeks.

    2 July 2017 7:18 AM IST

    Meanwhile, there are widespread apprehensions over the delay in initiating the projects.Nation
    Kochi Smart City plan loses steam

    Recruitment of the staff for project implementation also has been delayed.

    24 Jun 2017 1:36 AM IST

    A file picture of She Taxis when they were launched.Nation
    She Taxi takes mobile route for booking now

    As the online taxi service became popular, commuters switched to them citing more convenience and less cost.

    23 Jun 2017 2:17 AM IST

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