Kochi Jan 29 (IANS) India’s seaweed production has nearly tripled over the last decade, rising from 18,890 tonnes in 2015 to 74,083 tonnes in 2024, as the Centre positions the sector as a new pillar for coastal livelihoods and bio-based industries, Union Minister of State for Fisheries George Kurian said on Thursday.Addressing the 7th India International Seaweed Expo and Summit at the ICAR–Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) via video-conferencing, Kurian said India was poise…
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Kozhikode, Jan 24 (IANS) Senior Congress leader and Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday sought to play down speculation over his absence from a key meeting of Kerala Congress leaders convened by the party high command in Delhi on Friday, asserting that there was no political subtext to his decision and that any concerns he had were already conveyed internally.Tharoor’s absence from the meeting, chaired by the party’s central leadership amid preparations for the upcoming Assembly…
Kozhikode, Jan 21 (IANS) The woman who shared a video accusing a man of sexual harassment on a bus — which allegedly led him to commit suicide — was arrested by police in Kerala’s Kozhikode on Wednesday. Shimjitha Mustafa was taken into custody from a relative’s home at Badagara after a case was registered against her for abetment to suicide.Her arrest came even as she approached the Kozhikode district court seeking anticipatory bail in connection with the suicide of U. Deepak, 42, who was fou…
Kozhikode, Jan 20 (IANS) The suicide of Deepak, a resident of Govindapuram in Kozhikode, Kerala, following sexual harassment allegations levelled against him through an Instagram Reel, has triggered widespread outrage and renewed debate over social media vigilantism, police responsibility, and due process.Deepak died by suicide after a young woman, later identified as Shimjitha Musthafa of Vadakara, posted a video accusing him of sexually harassing her during a bus journey.The visuals went viral…
Kozhikode, Jan 19 (IANS) The family of a Kozhikode-based youth, who died allegedly by suicide, after a woman accused him of sexual assault, has decided to pursue legal action against the complainant, even as police intensified their investigation into the case that has sparked widespread public debate.The family and friends of the deceased, Deepak, said they would go to “any extent” to ensure justice for him.They maintained that Deepak had committed no wrongdoing and claimed that the woman’s soc…
Thrissur, Jan 18 (IANS) Malayalam cinema superstar and icon Mohanlal will be the chief guest at the grand finale of the 64th State School Arts Festival in Kerala’s Thrissur on Sunday, lending star appeal to the concluding celebrations of Kerala’s largest cultural event for students. The valedictory ceremony, scheduled to begin at 4 p.m., will be inaugurated by the Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly, V. D. Satheesan.Hosted this year in Thrissur, the festival will conclude after days …
Kochi, Jan 7 (IANS) Kerala has taken a major step to deepen and monetise its globally recognised heritage tourism portfolio with the launch of 33 curated “Spice Journey” trails, aimed at transforming the state’s historic spice trade legacy into immersive tourism circuits spanning from Kasaragod in the north to Kollam in the south.The initiative, spearheaded by the Muziris Heritage Projects, was unveiled at the three-day International Spice Routes Conference, inaugurated by Tourism Minister P.A. …
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 26 (IANS) The Kerala State Beverages Corporation (BEVCO) recorded a sharp surge in liquor sales during the Christmas week, with revenues touching a record Rs 332.62 crore, according to official figures. The Christmas week sales are calculated for the four days from December 22 to December 25, and officials said this year witnessed a significant jump compared to previous years.Data shows a 19 per cent increase in sales over the corresponding period last year, underlining a…