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One more feather was added to the illustrious cap of this tiny strip of land called Kerala when the biggest naval academy in the whole of Asia was inaugurated at Ezhimala in Kannur district, where the trainee naval officers will undergo training. Spread over 2400 acres of verdant greenery and tropical forests, it was designed to complement and subtly blend with the natural charm of its breathtaking settings. |
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The directive that elephants should not be used for processions and rituals between 11 am and 3pm to minimise the hardships to these gentle giants is praise worthy. Temple authorities in Kerala are arriving at innovative ideas to find a majestic replacement for jumbos for temple processions that fall mostly during the scorching summer months of March – May. A temple in Cherthala has shown the way by using an exquisitely ornate Palanquin made in teak at a cost of over two lakh rupees for its temple processions. |
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There are no two opinions that smoking is injurious to health and the health concious State of Kerala fully endorsed this fact by banning smoking in public. However, what is intriguing is the gaping loopholes in this law. While there is no prohibition on the sale of cigarettes, the shop keepers are not allowed to sell match box or lighter to the customers! So the smoking chimneys have no other way than to carry a match box always in their pockets or chuck out this deadly addiction out of frustration. Strange indeed are the ways adopted by the administration to curb the smoking habit of its populace.
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In the past six months, Kerala has witnessed a rise in crimes involving cell phones. Calling up random numbers and mouthing obsecnities or sending obscene messages is seen to be a great way of amusement for the callers. There has been many cases where callers settle their personal scores using this means. Cochin Cyber Cell received 88 cases in the past six months. |
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Racing has always been feted as a rich man's hobby as racing motor bikes cost a fortune. Though everyone wishes to experience the thrills and spills of racing at least once in their lifetime, not everyone can afford this passionate sport. However, the innovative invention of the enterprising duo of Ribu Madappally and Xavier K. T is all set to bring cheer to all the racing aficionados of the State. These students of the College of Marine Technology have developed a full blown racing bike at an unbeatable cost of Rs. 40,000, which is even less than the cost of a regular bike! Take a peek at this trail blazer, developed using second-hand parts of various vehicles when it will be displayed in Kochi.
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