THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:Stepping up the global outreach with its highly rated products and initiatives, Kerala Tourism made a big impact at FITUR, the world’s second most important tourism fair now underway in Spain’s capital Madrid. Reinforcing its position as an all-season experiential tourism destination and unlocking new opportunities in Spanish travel market in particular, Kerala’s pavilion themed […]
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:The Kerala government on Monday dismissed the opposition’s allegation of shortage of medicines in government hospitals, stating that medicines under the essential drug list are available in all hospitals. Health Minister Veena George, in response to a query by opposition UDF MLA and Kerala Congress (Jacob) leader, Anoop Jacob in the state Assembly, said that […]
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:Seeking to strengthen the tourist souvenir network project, Kerala Tourism’s Responsible Tourism Mission has launched a souvenir challenge to create an inventory of cute and environment-friendly artefacts for tourists to take home after their visit to the state. The maker of the souvenir adjudged as the best in the competition will get Rs 1 lakh […]
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:The state cabinet’s approval to the proposal to create a dedicated Engineering Section in the Tourism Department will facilitate time-bound and cost-effective implementation of projects in the crucial sector, besides ensuring quality and accountability, Tourism Minister P A Mohamed Riyas said today. “It is significant that this decision comes at a time when Kerala Tourism […]
KOCHI:The esteemed Guruvayoorappan Trust has conferred its coveted Odakuzhal Award for 2023 upon renowned poet P.N. Gopikrishnan for his exceptional poetry collection, “Kavitha Mamsabhojiyanu.” The award ceremony will be held on February 2nd, 2024, coinciding with the death anniversary of the great Mahakavi G. Sankarakurup. Professor M. Lilavati, Trust President, will present the award to […]
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:Imparting an added momentum to the Kerala government’s upfront schemes to promote and support grass root level entrepreneurship, the Department of Industries and Commerce (DI&C) has launched an ambitious Entrepreneurship Facilitation Campaign covering all local bodies across the state. As part of the programme,workshops will be held in each of the 1034 local self-government institutions […]
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:As part of the pioneering ‘Mission 1000’ initiative, the government will select 250 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) this year apart from 88 MSMEs already selected for extending scale up support in the first phase of the project, Minister for Industries, Law and Coir P. Rajeeve said today. “One more selection process will be […]
KOZHIKODE:The state government is planning to start cruise ship services from Beypore next year as more funds have been allocated for dredging at the port, said Minister for Finance KN Balagopal today. Balagopal was speaking after the inauguration of the third edition of the four-day Beypore International Water Fest (BIWF) at Beypore Marina Beach here. […]
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:Private sector can contribute significantly to the ongoing Malinya Muktham Nava Keralam campaign that seeks to build a sustainable and scientific waste management infrastructure in the entire stretch of Kerala, said Sarada Muraleedharan, Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Kerala. Inaugurating a workshop for entrepreneurs organized by the Local Self Government Department (LSGD) as part of […]
KOCHI:The Kerala High Court on Friday dismissed the anticipatory bail application filed by P.G. Manu, a former senior government pleader, in a case pertaining to alleged sexual assault of a female client. The court asked the accused person to surrender within 10 days, and be produced before the concerned Magistrate Court, which could then consider […]