Monsoon expected to hit Kerala on June 3: Meteorological department

Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 15, 2013, New Delhi

The crucial south-west monsoon is expected to bring its first showers to Kerala on June 3, a slight delay that could be attributed to the cyclone activity over the Bay of Bengal.

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Top scientists express safety concerns over Kudankulam nuclear plant

Reported by Pallava Bagla, Edited by Mala Das | Tuesday May 14, 2013, New Delhi

Sixty of the country's leading scientists have written to chief ministers of Tamil Nadu and Kerala, expressing safety concerns over the controversial Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant which received the Supreme Court's nod earlier this month.

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14-year-old boy loses mother in accident, donates her heart

Written by Sneha Mary Koshy | Friday May 10, 2013, Thiruvananthapuram

14-year-old Anandan lost his mother and injured himself in a road accident, but even in tragedy, he didn't lose his capacity to make what many may consider, a wise decision.

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Kerala to give autonomous status to state colleges

Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 8, 2013, Thiruvananthapuram

The Kerala cabinet today decided to provide autonomous status to government and aided Arts and Science Colleges and Engineering colleges in the state.

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Kerala to spend Rs 6 crore on education of fisherfolk's children

Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday May 7, 2013, Thiruvananthapuram

The Kerala government on Tuesday extended a helping hand to the children of the fisherfolk by earmarking Rs.6 crore towards meeting their educational needs.

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Kerala forests now have nearly a hundred tigers

Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday May 7, 2013, Thiruvananthapuram

The number of tigers in Kerala's reserve forests has gone up to 100 due to excellent protection measures for the wildlife, an official said on Tuesday.

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Indian man shot dead by robbers in South Sudan

Press Trust of India | Monday May 6, 2013, Kochi

A 56-year-old Kerala-based top official of a shipping firm was shot dead near Juba in South Sudan by a gang of robbers while he was on a business trip, company sources said.

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Supreme Court's decision on Kudankulam plant 'unfortunate', says VS Achuthanandan

Press Trust of India | Monday May 6, 2013, Thiruvananthapuram

CPI(M) veteran and Kerala's Leader of Opposition VS Achuthanandan today termed the dismissal of anti-nuclear campaigners' plea against commissioning of Kudankulam nuclear plant as "unfortunate".

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Kerala girl emerges topper in civil services exam

Press Trust of India | Friday May 3, 2013, Thiruvananthapuram

Haritha V Kumar, who topped the All-India Civil Services Examination, initially did not believe it was true as she thought her friends had played a prank. Haritha V Kumar, who topped the All-India Civil Services Examination, initially did not believe it was true as she thought her friends had played a prank.

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With Jonty Rhodes as ambassador, hopes for surfing in India

Written by Sneha Mary Koshy | Friday May 3, 2013, Thiruvananthapuram

He's known for his aerial stunts on the cricket field but Jonty Rhodes feels, 'gliding on the waves with a surf board is a different ball game.'

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