The government is likely to set up a committee to study the Centre’s Land Acquisition Act and its possible impact on the state’s socio-economic front.

The state cabinet is likely to take a decision in this regard on Wednesday. The cabinet held a special session on Tuesday to brief ministers about the state’s current fiscal status and the impact of the Land Acquisition Act.

Former minister and CPI leader Mullakkara Ratnakaran on Tuesday inaugurated an indefinite satyagraha against the proposed Aranmula airport project organised by the anti-Aranmula airport coordinatio

84 Abattoirs Shut Down Following Crackdown By Department

It seems that a major chunk of the meat you buy from the various outlets in the state is not safe to eat. Nearly 84 slaughterhouses across the state were closed down following raids conducted by food safety officials last week. It is also generally accepted that scores of illegal slaughterhouses that operate at odd hours have escaped the raid.

The Kochi corporation is planning to implement the Zero Waste Project in west Kochi. The project will cover flats, hotels and restaurants in the area.

The project is similar to the eco–friendly garbage management system being implemented by the Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of India (Credai) in the city. The association has successfully treated organic waste produced in flats constructed by its members at the site itself.

The state will raise objection to the new coastal regulation zone (CRZ) rules, 2011, which will impact the fishing community living along Kerala coast.

When he decided to quit his well-paid IT job in Qatar last year and decided to do something on his own, Iritty native Aneesh R K had no idea as to what should be his future course of action.

A number of rare bird species -- such as ‘Hair Crested Drongo’, ‘Sand Martin’, a migratory passerine bird known for its continuous twittering song as it soars, the ‘Great Hornbill’ with its promine

Chandy To Hold Talks With Union Minister Veerappa Moily Today

Assuaging the concerns of those staying in the high ranges, the Prime Minister’s Office informed the state government on Thursday that a final decision on Kasturirangan committee report would be taken only after the ministry of environment and forests incorporated the suggestions made by the state.

Control Board Blames Construction Sector And Ongoing Metro Work

Kochi: Are you having a persistent dry cough or a cold that refuses to go away? Are repeated medications failing to give you relief ? You could be just one of the many citizens facing this problem that the doctors say is an allergy. And it’s not likely to go away soon, thanks to the rising air pollution in the city.

Thiruvananthapuram: Endosulfan victims have called off their indefinite strike in front of the official residence of the chief minister following talks their representatives had with a group of min