Nipah toll 11 but panic subsides
KOZHIKODE: One more person succumbed to the Nipah virus on Thursday, taking the toll from the rare and deadly infection to 11, even as the administration stepped up efforts to neutralize every possible
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Study blames faecal pollution in water for jaundice in Kottayam
A study conducted by the Tropical Institute of Ecological Sciences has attributed the widespread incidence of jaundice in the district to a high level of faecal pollution present in drinking water.
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Kottayam drinking water projects to be renovated
Rs.40 lakh for renewal of pipelines The renovation of the drinking water pipelines in the district will be taken up soon so as to complete them before the onset of the summer, authorities have said.
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Unbridled tourism expansion a threat to flora: study
A study on the biodiversity of flowering plants in the district has cautioned against the unbridled expansion of tourism industry to some of the most vulnerable biodiversity spots in the district.
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Rs.64 crore projects to be taken up under sanitation scheme
‘Grama sabhas to ensure grassroots-level cleaning activities' Sanitation projects worth Rs.64.26 crore will be taken up across the State as part of the Waste-Free Kerala campaign, Excise and Ports Minister
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Training programme in reclaimed rubber
The Rubber Board and Indian Rubber Institute (IRI) jointly organise one-day training in reclaimed rubber at Rubber Training Institute, Kottayam on September 2. The training includes general review of
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Budget proposes drinking water scheme for Kottayam
<p> The budget estimate of the Kottayam municipality for the year 2011-12 envisages the implementation of a comprehensive drinking water supply scheme, waste management, and providing employment to women, among other projects.</p>
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PWD plans green construction policy
Part of implementing an environment-friendly buildings project PWD rates to be linked to wholesale price index Department to have quality management system THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Public Works Minister V.K.
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LDF bandh in Kerala for Endosulfan ban total, peaceful
The dawn-to-dusk hartal called by the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) in Kerala to press for a total ban on production, sale and use of Endosulfan in the country was total and peaceful. The hartal hit normal life across the State with vehicles, barring two-wheelers and a few four-wheelers, staying off the road and shops and commercial establishments downing their shutters.
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An integration of spatial information technology for groundwater potential and quality investigations in Koduvan Ar sub-watershed of Meenachil river basin, Kerala
This paper describes the results of a groundwater potentiality and quality assessment conducted in Koduvan Ar sub-watershed of Meenachil river basin, Kottayam district of Kerala state.
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State committed to promoting ornamental fish farming
The State government is committed to promoting ornamental fish farming, said Minister for Fisheries and Registration S. Sarma. He was speaking after inaugurating the Kottayam Public Aquarium here on Tuesday. The Minister highlighted the efforts made by the government in creating favourable conditions for the growth of the sector.