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'The Kerala Story' is not just a film, it exposes faces: Anurag Thakur

Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Sunday said that 'The Kerala Story' is not just a film and it exposes people who want to lure girls into the path of terrorism."'The Kerala Story' is not just a film. There are some people who want to lure girls into the path of terrorism, and their face has been exposed in this film," said Thakur.Referring to the political parties opposing the film, he alleged that they support PFI, terrorism and ISIS."Some political parties are opposing it. If they are protesting then they support PFI, terrorism and ISIS," said Anurag Thakur.Meanwhile, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president JP Nadda will attend a special screening of the movie on Sunday in Karnataka's Bengaluru where he is campaigning for the party for the upcoming Assembly polls.The BJP chief will attend the screening at 8.45 pm in the Garuda Mall.Taking to Twitter, Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) president Tejasvi Surya said, "'The Kerala Story' is an important movie documenting &

Kerala should give importance to virology research: NITI Aayog member

Kerala should give more importance to virology research since the state faces a higher risk of virus-related incidence compared to other parts of the country, a NITI Aayog member has said. NITI Aayog member Vinod Kumar Paul was speaking at the inauguration of the Department of Biotechnology - Scientific Infrastructure Access for Harnessing Academia University Research Joint Collaboration (DBT-SAHAJ) at the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB) here on Saturday. He said Kerala is expected to be the entry point of various viral diseases and also urged the state to make efforts in geriatric care. Paul said the initiatives made by Kerala in the health sector could be followed by the rest of the country. Lauding the initiatives of RGCB in virology research, Paul said the institution has to design additional programmes in the field urgently. "Considering the demographic transition-related health challenges faced by Kerala, the state should make more efforts in the area of geriatr

ASAP Kerala enters agreement with US based tax agency to employ EA students

: The state-run ASAP Kerala has entered into an agreement with US-based tax services company H&R Block to ensure employment for those who complete the Enrolled Agent (EA) course, introduced for the first time in the state. The Additional Skill Acquisition Programme (ASAP) Kerala is an undertaking of the Higher Education Department, that focuses on upskilling students and the community to enhance their employability. According to the agreement, H&R Block will provide employment to those studying EA course along with or after their studies. The memorandum of understanding was signed between ASAP Kerala CMD Usha Titus and H&R Block India Vice President MD Hariprasad K in the presence of Higher Education Minister R. Bindu at her chamber at the secretariat here recently, an official statement said. Those who successfully complete the course would be eligible to represent taxpayers in countries like US, Canada, Australia and file their tax returns staying in India, it said. This

BJP organises special screening of 'The Kerala Story' in Thiruvananthapuram

BJP arranged the special screening today morning at 11.20 at Aries Plus Theatre in Thiruvananthapuram

Various outfits protests against controversial movie 'The Kerala Story'

Various youth outfits in Kerala on Friday staged demonstrations against the screening of controversial multi-lingual movie 'The Kerala Story' which hit theatres across the country today. Activists of the Nationalist Youth Congress (NYC), the youth wing of the Nationalist Congress Party, and the Fraternity Movement staged a protest in front of a local theatre in Kochi, the commercial hub of the state. Holding placards in their hands, the NYC protesters raised slogans in front of the theatre demanding a ban on the movie, which they alleged to have portrayed the southern state in a bad light. They were later removed from theatre premises by the police. A group of activists of the Fraternity Movement, including women, marched to the theatre in Kochi alleging that the movie was a bundle of lies and was part of the Sangh Parivar's divisive agenda. They tried to jump the barricades placed on the road near the theatre but the police personnel stopped them. They later staged a sit-in on th

Federal Bank Q4 profit up 67% at Rs 903 cr; posts highest operating profit

Kerala-based lender's net interest income grows 25% to Rs 1,909 cr

The Kerala Story triggers high alert in Tamil Nadu ahead of movie release

Intelligence issued a high alert in Kerala before releasing "The Kerala Story" on May 5. Many Islamic groups called for a protest against the movie's release

Kerala govt, BPCL agree in principle to set up Kochi plant to process waste

The Kerala government and the Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) on Wednesday reached an in-principle agreement to set up a plant in Kochi to process waste and produce compressed biogas, nearly two months after the port city witnessed a massive fire at the Brahmapuram dump site, exposing an outdated waste management practice. A decision in this regard was taken in a meeting held by government representatives, including State Local Self-Government Minister M B Rajesh, Industries Minister P Rajeev, and State Chief Secretary VP Joy with representatives of BPCL, an official statement said here. Rajesh said the plant will be constructed by BPCL on the land handed over by the government, and the company will also be responsible for maintaining the plant. "BPCL has informed us that the plant can be made operational within a year. The current understanding is to set up the plant in Brahmapuram itself. The municipal solid waste of Kochi and nearby municipalities can be treated at the ..

PM's remark 'Congress divides society' sounds 'unreal': Kapil Sibal

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Wednesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remark that the Congress follows divisive politics sounds "unreal", as he cited the censor board's clearance to 'The Kerala Story' despite the film allegedly "demonising an entire community." Addressing a public meeting in Karnataka on Tuesday, Modi had said the people of Karnataka have to beware of both Congress and the JD(S). They are two separate parties only for show, but they are one by their heart and deeds. Both are dynastic, both promote corruption, and both do politics to divide the society, he had said. Reacting to the remarks, Sibal said in a tweet, "The Kerala Story Cleared by the Censor Board, spreads venom and demonises an entire community and the PM in Karnataka says Congress follows 'politics of dividing society'. Sounds unreal!" 'The Kerala Story', starring Adah Sharma, is set to be released in cinemas on May 5. Written and directed by Sudipto Sen, the film claims to be "unearthing" the ..

'The Kerala Story' controversy: Why are state leaders mulling for a ban?

The film deals with the story of a group of women from Kerala who were converted to Islam (either by force or were deceived) and go on to join the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS)

The Kerala Story gets 'A' certificate from censor board, 10 scenes deleted

A scene, which is believed to have been cut included dialogues and inappropriate references to all Hindu Gods

IMD predicts heavy rains in Kerala, 'Orange' alert in 4 districts

The India Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rains in Kerala for the next five days, and an Orange alert has been issued in four districts - Pathanamthitta, Ernakulam, Idukki, and Thrissur

Kochi Water Metro ferries over 6,500 passengers on first day of service

The 'Water Metro' operated every 15 minutes in the High Court-Vypin route from both terminals

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Kochi Water Metro commences operations, over 6,500 people ride on first day

The Kerala government's ambitious Kochi Water Metro service, a first in the country and launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi a day ago, commenced its commercial operations on Wednesday on a single route which witnessed an "overwhelming" response with a ridership of over 6,500. On the first day of its commercial operations, Kochi Water Metro ran boats between the Kerala High Court and Vypin terminals from 7 AM onwards and saw a ridership of 6,559 passengers, Kochi Water Metro Ltd (KWML) said in a statement. KWML said the public response on the first day was "overwhelming". "Boats were operated every 15 minutes from 7 AM to 8 PM in the High Court -Vypin route from both the terminals," it said. On Thursday, commercial operations would commence on the second route from Vytilla to Kakkanad. "It is expected that this route will be beneficial to the people of Kakkanad and for those working in Infopark. In the initial days, the Kochi Water Metro would be operating in this route during

Trouble looms for ancient Indian grain pokkali that helps combat climate

"While prawns fetch more money than pokkali, a focus on them is upending a delicate ecosystem, making it difficult for farmers who want to continue with pokkali," said environmental experts

Kerala govt to include NCERT omitted portions in state school syllabus

"The state government can print textbooks independently unless the Centre denies giving permission to teach these subjects. Teachers' unions also believe that the omitted lessons should be taught"

30 members of Kudumbashree SHG get jobs in Kochi Water Metro Service

The ambitious Water Metro Service of the Kerala government, which was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will have 30 Kudumbashree members employed in its housekeeping and ticketing sections. Kudumbashree said 18 of its members have joined the ticketing section of the Water Metro while 12 are with the housekeeping section. Kochi Water Metro service began commercial operations on Wednesday. There are a total of 74 staff currently employed in the newly inaugurated Water Metro Service. "Thirty of the staff appointed for housekeeping and ticketing are from the women self-help group, Kudumbashree... More women will be employed when the need arises. Women from neighbourhood groups of Kochi East, South, Mulavukad and Elamkunnapuzha regions have got placements," Kudumbashree said in a statement. The women got the opportunity through Kudumbashree Initiative for Business Solutions (KIBS) society, formed to provide jobs to women based on their educational qualifications. Kudumbashree,

Kochi holds greatest promise for adoption of active, shared mobility

Aizawl in Mizoram emerged as a top performer in clean mobility according to Ola Mobility Institute (OMI) Foundation's Ease of Moving Index - India Report 2022

Modi inaugurates Kerala projects worth Rs 3,200 cr; Kochi gets water metro

Public transport and logistics being completely transformed in the country, he says