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Protesters have approached the southern bench of National Green Tribunal for the cancellation of clearances given for razing down the hillock. (Photo: DC)

Protest mounts against hillock razing in Ernakulam

Green activists join hands to stop removal of red earth from hillocks near Mulanthuruthy in Ernakulam

14 Oct 2016 2:11 AM IST

Kochi Metro Rail Limited

KMRL to focus on Metro City project

The eco-friendly Metro City project proposed on 18 acres of land at Kakkanad.

13 Oct 2016 6:43 AM IST

State health authorities should chalk out an immediate plan to resolve issues in arthritis care with the introduction of more courses and seats for rheumatology. (Representational image)

Rheumatology remains neglected subject: Doctor

There are nearly 160 different forms of arthritis with each of them having different outcomes and treatment strategies.

12 Oct 2016 2:35 AM IST

Behavioural activation can reduce stress levels (Photo: Pixabay)

World mental health day: Experts stress need for grief therapy

For victims of natural calamities, accidents, violence

10 Oct 2016 1:16 AM IST

The task force includes members of local bodies, Kudumbasree Mission, NGOs and government departments.

Green Carpet fillip for Kerala tourism sector

According to industry sources, the project will be a game changer if implemented successfully.

8 Oct 2016 1:47 AM IST

Gene sequencing can also be used for other diseases which have links with genes like Alzheimers, dementia , diabetes.

Gene drugs to cure heart attacks

To protect gen-next from cardiac disorder

5 Oct 2016 1:21 AM IST

While it can occur at any stage of adult life, the good news is the cure rate for thyroid cancer is around 97-98 per cent if treated timely. (Representational image)

Thyroid cancer on the rise in Kerala

As many as 2,480 cases of thyroid cancers have been reported in 2013 & 2014

4 Oct 2016 1:57 AM IST

Dr Shiv K. Nair, senior consultant, department of cardiovascular and thoracic surgery at Rajagiri Hospital, describes it as a revolutionary surgical innovation with a bright future.

Thoracic surgery goes robotic way

Experts advocate robotic surgeries as they considerably reduce the post-surgery complications and lessen chances of...

3 Oct 2016 6:33 AM IST

Wedding dais set up at the Kerala Travel Mart venue at Willington Island in Kochi on Wednesday aimed to promote the state as a wedding destination. (Photo: SUNOJ NINAN MATHEW)

Delegates at Kerala Travel Mart share concerns

Kerala Travel Mart Society president Abraham George observed that KTM 2016 was getting a very encouraging response.

29 Sept 2016 6:38 AM IST

Coastal areas and Kuttambuzha are the two areas where the sanitation works lag far behind.

Ernakulam misses out on ODF deadline

Out of 7,808 toilets needed, 2,030 toilets are under construction, while work on 572 is yet to begin.

29 Sept 2016 3:13 AM IST

Kochi Smart City

Kochi sluggish on Smart City

No director board, no staff, no consultant for special purpose vehicle

28 Sept 2016 1:37 AM IST

Ernakulam MP K.V. Thomas hands over a memento to Belgian Ambassador Jan Luykx in Kochi on Monday. Mayor Soumini Jain is also seen. (Photo: DC)

Belgium offers support for Kochi Smart City project

The representatives of five major Belgian companies made presentations based on which the interactions were held.

27 Sept 2016 1:39 AM IST