'Claim Your Public Place' Kochi Police Spreads Message Assuring Women Safety
The Kochi police started a campaign, 'Claim Your Public Place', on March 8, International Women's Day. The campaign will last for 3 days from March 8-10, assuring women's safety and freedom for them to visit public places during late hours. The campaign will be carried out in three different places in the City and the first campaign has started off at Queen's walkaway.
Tags: Kochi, Police, International women's day, Women Safety, campaign
Courtesy: ANI
Kerala Police Arrests 150 Migrants Amid Police Attack
At least 150 migrants were arrested by the Kerala Police, on December 26. The migrants were alleges of attacking five policemen, set ablaze vehicle and vandalised three vehicles. They have took all migrants at a camp on custody, amid a fight which erupted during Christmas celebration in Kazhakkamballa in Kochi. The migrants will be under custody at various stations, until assailants were found. The investigation is underway.
Tags: Kerala, Kochi, police custody, Kerala Police, immigrants
Courtesy: The Indian Express
Sex-Reassignment Surgeries For Trans Increases In Kerala, Says Data
As per records from Kerala's social-justice department, the number of sex-reassignment surgeries conducted for male-to-female transition outnumbers those performed for female-to-male transition. The figures also reveal that the number of such procedures has been increasing over time. There are 127 trans-women and 64 trans-males among the 191 transgender persons who got support in 2018. However, the social-justice department reimburses trans-… read-more
Tags: Kochi, Kerala, sex-change surgeries, Transgender
Courtesy: The Times of India
Passenger Gives Birth Mid-Air; Traveling From London To Kochi
Following the birth of a baby mid-flight, the Air India flight from London to Kochi with 203 passengers was diverted to Frankfurt on October 7. The lady's preterm birth was assisted by two physicians and four nurses on board. Later, Air India confirmed that the woman delivered a healthy baby and both are doing well. However, the plane was well-equipped with all of the necessary medical equipment, said officials.
Tags: Air India, Kochi, london, Birth
Courtesy: Republic World
Private Helicopter Carrying 5 Crash Lands In Ernakulam; No Casualties
A helicopter, owned by Lulu group founder MA Yousaffali, made an emergency crash landing in Panangad area of Kerala’s Ernakulam district on April 11 due to technical snag. All the five people onboard, including Yousaffali and his wife, were rushed to Lakeshore hospital. Fortunately, no casualties were reported in the incident. Yousaffali, a retail business tycoon and UAE’s richest NRI, was travelling to Lakeshore hospital to see a relative.… read-more
Tags: Kochi, lulu group, Hospitals, Technical Error, Emergency Landing
Courtesy: Times Now
Kerala: Cong Slams Ex-MP Over Controversial Remarks Against Rahul Gandhi
Former Kerala MP Joyce George is facing heavy criticism from the Congress after he called Rahul Gandhi an "unmarried trouble maker". In relation to Rahul's visit to St Teresa College in Kochi, George said Rahul would visit only women colleges and girls need to "cautious" and "should never bend down in front of him". Meanwhile, Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan distanced himself from the comment stating their agenda against Rahul is only political… read-more
Tags: Rahul Gandhi, Kerala, Joyce George, St Teresa College, Kochi
Courtesy: The Tribune
Kochi: Restaurant Owners Launch App To Compete With Zomato, Swiggy
To compete with the existing food aggregators, the Kerala Hotel and Restaurant Association (KHRA) has launched a new app in Kochi. Tilted 'Rezoy', the app will charge 8-10% commission compared with existing competitors Swiggy and Zomato that charge around 25-30% commission. "We only charge a nominal commission ranging from eight to 10 per cent, and will be able to sell food at lower rates", said an official from KHRA.
Tags: Kochi, Kerala, Food Aggregator, Rezoy
Courtesy: The News Minute
Wonderla To Give Free Entries To Visitors Named 'Kamala'
To celebrate Kamala Harris' induction as new US Vice President, Wonderla amusement-park chains in Kochi, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru have been giving free entries to those named 'Kamala'. The parks released posters on Facebook stating "This Sunday all Kamala's WIN!" as the offer is valid on January 24 for first 100 guests. However, no name-variations expect 'Kamla', 'Kamal', and 'Kamalam' will be entertained for free entry in the parks.
Tags: Wonderla, Kamala Harris, Kochi, Hyderabad, Bangalore
Courtesy: Times Now
Kerala Film Chamber Stops Resuming Theatres, Demands For Relief Package
Demanding a relief package form the state government, the Kerala Film Chamber of Commerce on January 6 decided to not to resume film screening. The development occurred even after the Kerala government permitted theaters to operate at 50% occupancy. The theater owners have appealed to waive off fixed electricity charges and allow full exemption on entertainment tax. They hope to reopen before January 13 to screen Vijay's movie ‘Master’ that… read-more
Tags: Kerala Film Chamber of Commerce, Kerala Government, Theater, Entertainment tax, Kochi
Courtesy: The Indian Express
Kerala Man Designs 'Rocket Stove' That Curbs Pollution while Cooking
In a unique measure to ease the stress on the environment, a Kochi-based man has devised a 'Rocket stove' that reduce the usage of LPG or electricity. Designed by 57-year-old Abdul Kareem, the stove can be ignited using dry waste, including coconut-shells and paper still curbs nearly 80% smoke-emission. Kareem said, "It can be easily used in the balconies of flats without disturbing the neighbours".
Tags: Kerala, Kochi, Rocket Stove, Pollution, environment
Courtesy: The New Indian Express