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Even though only three centres in the state have surgical robots, the number of robotic procedures done in Kerala is on par with other leading hospitals in South India.

Kerala tops in robotic surgeries

Lower costs, high precision cited as reasons for rising numbers.

31 March 2017 1:15 AM IST

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Kochi slow in tackling Tuberculosis; 548 cases in 2016

TB is declining at a rate of 15 per cent in Kerala, but in Kochi it is just 5 per cent over the last six years.

24 March 2017 1:32 AM IST

Those feeding and caring for stray animals will now have valid identification.

Animal birth control plan a hit in Kochi Corporation

Kochi corporation has emerged as the top performer in implementing animal birth control for stray dogs.

28 Feb 2017 1:08 AM IST

SCMS students testing the ultrasonic sensor.

SCMS Water Institute brings sensor to rate water loss in transit

The total discharge at Ezhattumugham, where the right bank canal starts, was measured to be 4,700 litres per second

22 Feb 2017 2:18 AM IST

Bricks are made from plastic waste using a technology which is a combination of pyrolysis and dry mixing.

Kerala: Techies turn plastic to bricks

Young engineers make paver bricks that can be used for building roads.

21 Feb 2017 2:21 AM IST

Heather Bower, midwifery expert from University of Michigan

The best place for delivery is home: Heather Bower

Heather Bower suggests setting up of birth centres, community maternity centres, to encourage natural deliveries.

20 Feb 2017 6:23 AM IST

Grey blues can be risky

Grey blues can be risky

Studies show that nearly 40 per cent of the elderly in the State are depressed and at risk of suicide.

18 Feb 2017 1:25 AM IST

Natural preservative for chilled meat

Natural preservative for chilled meat

Foreign consumers prefer product from Kochi-based extract company.

8 Feb 2017 2:40 AM IST

Ground works ahead of U-17 FIFA World Cup to be held in September, in progress at Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium in Kochi on Friday.(Photo: DC)

Graft dogs Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium work

Irregularities over tenders for installing ACs, fire-fighting.

4 Feb 2017 1:30 AM IST

Any traveller aged 21 and above can hire bikes. A copy of valid driving licence, identity proof and a refundable security deposit of Rs 5,000 are required for hiring the vehicle.

Motor bike tourism catching up in Kochi

Tourists can hire the bike for holiday trips, short city rides or just to experience the ride on a premium bike.

3 Feb 2017 1:38 AM IST

Corporation Plan fund expenditure graph.

Kochi Corporation last in Plan Fund expenditure

At 11.60 pc Corp fares worst in Plan spend.

30 Jan 2017 3:00 AM IST

During the inspection, the six-member project steering committee of CPCB inspected 34 industrial units along the river and reviewed the progress of the ongoing remediation projects in the eight contaminated sites along Eloor-Edayar stretch.

Kerala government told to foot River Periyar bill

CPCB says government must meet 60% of remediation cost; Centre the rest.

19 Jan 2017 7:14 AM IST