Everything you need to know about Alappuzha North: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Alappuzha North: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Washington, May 18 (Xinhua-ANI): Two trains collided after one of them derailed during the Friday evening rush hour in Fairfield, the U.S. state of Connecticut, injuring at least 20 people, local authorities said.
London, May 1 (ANI): A Tory councillor is being probed over a joke he made on Twitter regarding Oscar Pistorius's murder charge.
New Delhi, Apr. 17 (ANI): Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Kumari Selja on Wednesday said that the state channelising agencies have a larger role to play towards furthering the cause of improving the socio-economic condition of weaker sections.
Thiruvananthapuram, April 13 (IANS) With the summer rain playing truant and the sun blazing down like never before, Kerrala has become a furnace of sorts. The mercury has been rising and has already crossed 40 degrees Celsius in Palakkad district.
Kochi (Kerala), April 12 (IANS) Thirty-year-old Rasad Muhammad would never have thought that his desperate search for a kidney would end in a bus journey.
New York, April 10 (IANS/EFE) European aircraft consortium Airbus broke ground at the site of its A320 plant in Mobile, Alabama.
Thiruvananthapuram, April 9 (IANS) After circumnavigating the globe solo in a sailboat, naval officer Lt. Cdr. Abhilash Tomy now wants to do so in a microlight for a unique double.
Washington, Apr. 9 (ANI): When renowned explorer Richard E. Byrd returned from the first-ever flight to the North Pole in 1926, he sparked a controversy that remains today: Did he actually reach the pole?
Thiruvananthapuram, April 7 (IANS) The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) has committed to continue supporting sanitation projects in India and make the facility "affordable and accessible" for people.
Washington, Apr 6 (ANI): The White House stated that the Barack Obama administration will not be surprised if North Korea followed through on its threats to launch a missile.
New Delhi, Apr. 1 (ANI): Union Tourism Minister K. Chiranjeevi has approved Central Finance Assistance (CFA) to the tune of Rs. 47.62 crore for development of back water circuit in Alappuzha in back water region as a mega circuit in Kerala.
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) The union tourism ministry has approved a financial package to the tune of Rs.47.62 crore for the development of the backwater circuit of Alappuzha in Kerala.
London, Mar. 15 (ANI): Titanic's bandmaster Wallace Hartley's violin, which was believed to have got lost in the tragedy that claimed 1,500 lives, has been found in an attic in North Yorkshire.
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 23 (IANS) Malayalam is all set to get the status of a classical Indian language, Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said Saturday.
Washington, Feb 7 (IANS) Nitrogen in oceans fuels the growth of two tiny but toxic algae species harmful to marine life and human health, warns a new study.
Alappuzha (Kerala), Feb 6 (IANS) A 'funeral pillow', made in Kerala from coir and placed under the head of the departed prior to the burial, has sold nine million units in Europe, a company official said here Wednesday.
Alappuzha (Kerala), Feb 6 (IANS) The humble coir is all set to go places. Coir bouquets, necklaces, rings and earrings have taken visitors to the ongoing Coir Expo here by surprise.
Alappuzha (Kerala), Feb 4 (IANS) The centre is planning to extend a number of welfare schemes, including the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY), to coir workers, Minister of State for Labour and Employment Kodikkunnil Suresh said Monday.
Alappuzha (Kerala), Feb 4 (IANS) A Mona Lisa wall hanging, measuring 60x90 cm, made out of coir is the cynosure of all eyes at the ongoing Coir Kerala 2013 event being held here.
Alappuzha (Kerala), Feb 3 (IANS) The buyer-seller meet at the ongoing Coir Kerala 2013 Sunday was expected to yield export orders of Rs.200 crore, said the organisers.
Alappuzha (Kerala), Feb 2 (IANS) New coir products have huge potential, experts said Saturday and asked the Kerala government to provide subsidies to drive the industry's resurgence.
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 1 (IANS) Seaplanes will be the latest attraction for travellers headed to what the state tourism department promotes as "God's Own Country". A Kerala minister said the planes would be launched later this month.
Washington, Jan 30 (IANS) The Barack Obama administration Wednesday slapped sanctions on a Colombian criminal organisation and its key drug trafficker.
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 27 (IANS) Kerala has stepped up efforts to market coir at the global and country level and is making efforts to see that its domestic sale doubles to Rs.5,000 crore in the next five years, a minister said Sunday.
Alappuzha (Kerala), Jan 26 (IANS) Four tourists from Tamil Nadu, including two women and two children, drowned in the Vembanad lake here Saturday after a boat capsized due to overloading.
Washington, Jan 25 (ANI): The White House has said that the North Korea's threat to conduct a third nuclear test that would target the US is 'needlessly provocative'.
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 21 (IANS) The humble coir, used in many Indian houses as doormats and carpets, has found new usages in Europe as a material for building sound barriers, stylish compound walls and garden landscaping, says a Kerala official.
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) Kerala, which supplies nearly 99 percent of India's finished coir products, hopes to more than double its exports to over Rs.2500 crore ($450 million) in five years from Rs.1,084 crore ($197 million) in 2011-12, Revenue and Coir Minister Adoor Prakash has said.
Seoul, Jan 16 (IANS) There would be "more developments in the days ahead" in Washington's push to punish North Korea for its rocket launch, said a top US diplomat Wednesday.
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 11 (IANS) The third edition of Coir Kerala, to be held at Alappuzha Feb 1-5, is expected to have representatives from 60 countries, a minister said Friday.
Washington, Jan 9 (IANS) Researchers say obese mothers are more likely to use TV to quieten fussy and active infants, thus also causing greater likelihood of obesity in children, find nutritionists in the US.
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 2 (IANS) Spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravishankar, who is founder of the Art of Living Foundation, will visit Kerala for four days starting Jan 7 and will interact with scientists here.
Alappuzha (Kerala), Dec 30 (IANS) There might be fewer foreign tourists here, but all 650 houseboats that ply the Vembanad Lake here have been booked much in advance. Anyone who wants to ride these boats now will have to wait till a fortnight after the New Year.
Panaji, Dec 29 (IANS) The general elections are more than a year away, but the Nationalist Congress party (NCP) has started lobbying for one of the two Lok Sabha seats up for grabs in Goa.
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 26 (IANS) Chief Minister Oommen Chandy Wednesday said the Kerala government had certain limitations to intervene in the case involving Abdul Nazir Maudany, the People's Democratic Party (PDP) chief who is presently lodged in a Bangalore jail in a terror case.
Sydney, Dec 25(ANI): A travel agency is all set to be the first one to take a bachelor party for champagne and caviar at the North Pole.
New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) As the Kerala High Court Thursday allowed two Italian marines charged with killing two Indian fishermen to go home for Christmas, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid denied that India has gone soft and said the court judgment must be respected.
Kochi, Dec 20 (IANS) The Kerala High Court Thursday ruled that the two Italian Marines charged with the killing of two Indian fishermen off the coast of Kerala in February can be allowed to go home for Christmas.
Kochi, Dec 19 (IANS) The Kerala High Court will decide Thursday if the two Italian Marines charged with the killing of two Indian fishermen off the coast of Kerala in February can be allowed to return home to Italy for Christmas.
Kochi, Dec 14 (IANS) The two Italian marines, currently on bail here in connection with the killing of two Indian fishermen in February, submitted a petition Friday asking that they be allowed to go home for Christmas.
Alappuzha (Kerala), Dec 12 (IANS) After a Class 12 girl committed suicide in Punnapara near here following her parents' objections to her affair with a man, her father hacked her lover's mother to death Wednesday, police said.
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 11 (IANS) Kerala Tourism will introduce seaplanes and special bogies in trains to attract visitors to the state, a minister said Tuesday.
Washington, December 11 (ANI): An acclaimed underwater archaeologist believes that he has found evidence that the Great Biblical Flood of Noah's time may have actually happened after all.
London, November 28 (ANI): A choose-your-own-adventure version of Hamlet, which features jokes, ghosts and previously unseen pirate fight scene, has raised more than six times its goal on Kickstarter in less than a week, it has been revealed.
Alappuzha (Kerala) Nov 18 (IANS) For Minister of State for Civil Aviation K.C. Venugopal, it was being airborne in quite a different way. For the first time in his life, he was in a parachute here.
London, Nov. 6 (ANI): British Prime Minister David Cameron is appointing a 'senior independent figure' to probe into claims an aide of Margaret Thatcher assaulted vulnerable young boys from a children's home.
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 28 (IANS) Kerala was cheering as the state got the highest ever representation in the union cabinet. The number of ministers from the state went up from six to eight after Sunday's reshuffle.
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 27 (IANS) With few leaders backing him, Congress Lok Sabha member Shashi Tharoor from here may find it difficult to find a cabinet berth in the reshuffle scheduled for Sunday in New Delhi.
Alappuzha (Kerala), Oct 25 (IANS) The Kerala government has decided to disburse retirement benefits worth Rs.10.7 crore to 16,000 superannuated coir workers, a minister said here Thursday.
London, October 10 (ANI): While the classic 34B was the top-selling bra size at one of Britain's best known department stores two years ago, today it's a generous 34DD, suggesting that women could be expanding too.
London, October 10 (ANI): The largest ever-clinical study of Echinacea has found that the herbal medicine can prevent colds, particularly in people who are especially prone to them.
New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Some take to sport simply for sheer pleasure of playing and some others strive to excel in a competitive world. The Suresh Kumar is seen as a star runner by the fans, but the defending champion of the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon in the elite category for Indian men says he runs only for the money.
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 24 (IANS) The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has sanctioned Rs.16.26 crore for modernisation of sports infrastructure at its centres across Kerala, an SAI official said here Monday.
Alappuzha (Kerala) Sep 23 (IANS) In an accident at an unmanned level crossing near here, the Hapa Express bound for Tirunelveli (in Tamil Nadu) rammed into a car, leaving five dead and one seriously injured.
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 21 (IANS) The first success of the recently-concluded 'Emerging Kerala' investors' meet could be the seaplane project to be operationalised in seven tourist destinations in the state in January, says Tourism Minister A.P. Anilkumar.
Washington, Sep 7 (IANS) Bill Clinton was a tough act to follow. But President Barack Obama made a compelling case for his re-election with a forceful speech framing the November election as a clear choice "between two different paths for America."
Shillong, Sep 3 (IANS) The North Eastern Council (NEC) is not finding a suitable airline company to operate in the northeastern states, an official of the regional planning body said Monday.
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 30 (IANS) One person was killed when two houseboats went up in flames in Kerala's tourist location of Alappuzha. Investigations are on to establish the cause of the fire, police said Thursday.
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 29 (IANS) Onam festivities have peaked in Kerala, with Thiru Onam celebrated Wednesday.
Mogadishu, Aug 21 (IANS) A Somali sprinter, who was member of the Olympic team at the 2008 Beijing Games, died during an attempt to reach the Italian shores on a boat full of migrants, the AKI news agency reported.
Kochi (Kerala), Aug.10 (ANI): Oarsmen raced furiously through the backwaters in snake boats in Kerala's Alappuzha district, heralding the beginning of the tourist season in the state.
Washington, August 9 (ANI): Jennifer Aniston's publicist has shot down reports suggesting that the actress has ended her relationship with writer/actor Justin Theroux.
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 8 (IANS) At the forthcoming Emerging Kerala investor meet, the state is set to carry the wave of its IT revolution to rural areas, said an official.
Alappuzha (Kerala) Aug 4 (IANS) They're 120 to 140 feet long, are manned by 120 oarsmen and have attracted global attention. When they race furiously through the backwaters here Aug 11, the snake boats will not only vie for the Nehru Trophy - which itself has an interesting history - and a Rs.500,000 cash reward but also herald the beginning of Kerala's new tourism season.
Thiruvananthapuram, July 29 (IANS) The Kerala government has given its approval to set up of a Rs.300 crore hospital and medical college in which the diaspora will be allowed to invest, it was announced Sunday.
Agartala, July 27 (IANS) The regional planning body North Eastern Council (NEC) has announced cash rewards for the London Olympics medal winners belonging to the country's north-east region, an official release said Friday.
Sydney, July 24 (IANS) Researchers have found that depression and anxiety affects every society and country in the world, debunking old theories that only Westerners get depressed.
Thiruvananthapuram, June 23 (IANS) A houseboat trip on the backwaters of Alappuzha or Kumarakom is billed as one of Kerala's exotic tourism products. But the future may not be bright for the 'product'.
Los Cabos (Mexico), June 20 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The crisis in Syria should only be resolved by constitutional means, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said.
Washington, June 14 (ANI): US federal prosecutors have dropped all charges against former Democrat presidential candidate John Edwards after his corruption trial ended last month in a deadlocked jury.
Warsaw, June 13 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A fiercely-struck equaliser from Jakub Blaszczykowski gave Poland their reward for a battling display in a 1-1 draw with Russia that showcased flowing, end-to-end football.
Rome, June 8 (IANS) The two Italian marines held in India are being detained "unjustly", Italian President Giorgio Napolitano said Friday.
Thiruvananthapuram, June 6 (IANS) Rains lashed the Kerala capital Wednesday, disappointing hundreds of school children and others here who could not have a clear view of Venus's transit across the Sun. The southwest monsoon which hit the state Tuesday is gathering strength, officials said.
Thiruvananthapuram/New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) The southwest monsoon, crucial for agriculture, hit Kerala Tuesday, with a senior official saying that the four-day delay was not a cause for worry.
Washington, June 1 (ANI): Scientists have speculated for a long time on why all living things don't simply make like amoebas and split instead of having sex.
Rome, May 31 (IANS) There was no reason for "triumphalism" as India was still violating Italian law, Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi said after an Indian court granted bail to two Italian marines charged with murdering two fishermen.
Kochi, May 30 (IANS) The Kerala High Court Wednesday granted bail to two Italian marines in the Feb 15 fishermen shooting case.
Thiruvanthapuram, May 30 (IANS) The Kerala High Court Wednesday granted bail to two Italian Marines in the Feb 15 fishermen shooting case.
Kochi, May 29 (IANS) The Kerala High Court Tuesday dismissed the pleas of two Italian Marines to quash the first information report filed against them by Kerala Police in the Feb 15 fishermen shooting case.
Kochi, May 29 (IANS) The Kerala High Court Tuesday dismissed the pleas of two Italian Marines to quash the first information report filed against them by Kerala Police in the Feb 15 fishermen shooting case.
Moscow, May 29 (IANS) A district administration official in Russia's North Caucasus region was shot at several times by unknown gunmen by he survived the assassination attempt, RIA Novosti reported.
Thiruvananthapuram, May 23 (IANS) Even as the bail pleas of the two jailed Italian marines were rejected by a Kerala court last week, the state government is considering to move them from a jail here to a Borstal school in Kochi, sources said Wednesday.
Washington, May 23 (ANI): New fossil material found in Patagonia has shed light on the evolution of dinosaurs in the Jurassic age.
Thiruvananthapuram, May 21 (IANS) Pinarayi Vijayan, Kerala state secretary of the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), Monday tried to brush off veteran communist V.S. Achuthanandan's reported demand for his removal from the party post, terming it a media creation.
London, May 20 (ANI): Sanctuaries are full of owls that have been abandoned across the country, now that the craze has faded after the release of the final Harry Potter film last year.
A district court in Kerala, on Saturday refused to entertain the bail application of two Italian marines accused of allegedly killing two Indian fishermen off Kerala port, stating that it was necessary to retain them in custody to ensure their further attendance in the court.........
Kollam (Kerala), May 19 (IANS) A court here Saturday rejected the bail application of two Italian marines accused of shooting dead two Indian fishermen, expressing doubts whether their presence could be ensured if they were granted bail.
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) With its diplomatic efforts failing to free the two marines held in India for killing two fishermen at sea, Italy has asked its ambassador Giacomo Sanfelice di Monteforte to visit Rome for consultations on the row, an official said here Friday.
The Kerala Police on Friday submitted the charge sheet against two Italian marines in the connection of allegedly killing two Indian fishermen mistakenly off the sea in Kerala....................
Washington, May 18 (IANS) Imagine a giant turtle the size of an average car with a shell large enough to double as a kiddie pool.
Washington, May 16 (ANI): A drug made from the saliva of the Gila monster lizard has been found effective in reducing cravings for food.
London, May 13 (ANI): Prince Harry has now set his sights on conquering the South Pole, after he got a taste for adventure from his four-day trek across the Arctic.
Kollam (Kerala), May 11 (IANS) A court here Friday rejected the bail application plea of the two Italian security official arrested for shooting dead two Indian fishermen and extended their judicial custody till May 25.
London, May 10 (IANS) A British helicopter Thursday crashed into the North Sea off Scotland but all 16 people on board are safe, an officer said.
Kochi, May 5 (IANS) Italian ship M.V. Enrica Lexie, anchored off the Kerala coast since two Marines aboard it shot dead two Indian fishermen Feb 15, will resume its journey Saturday with 24 people on board, the counsel of its owners said here.
Thiruvananthapuram, May 5 (IANS) Steaming cups of coffee made from the best beans sourced from Kerala coffee estates will soon be made available across the country with the Floatel Group of Hotels setting up 3,000 kiosks, quite appropriately named 'Kic OFF', said a company official.
Washington, May 4 (ANI): Researchers at the University of Bonn in Germany believe they have unlocked the answer to the North Star's decreasing mass.
London, May 3 (ANI): In an attempt to understand how plants around the world will act in a warming climate, researchers have depended increasingly on experiments that measure how they respond to artificial warming.
Alappuzha (Kerala), May 2 (IANS) Police suspect the presence of Maoists in the forests across Kerala but is unsure of their activities, a top police officer said here Wednesday.
Washington, May 1 (IANS) Terrorism was not dead and Pakistan remains its hotbed, said American analysts amid a political row over the alleged politicisation of the dramatic raid that killed Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden a year ago.
