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Express News Service THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The construction of the Vizhinjam International Deepwater Multipurpose Seaport is fast progressing. With that, the tragedy awaiting the coastline is also fast approaching, say researchers. The continuous dredging activities in Vizhinjam region has led to environmental problems and the rocky reefs which are a habitat for hundreds of marine creatures have been covered with sand and are completely destroyed. This has also led to the loss of livelihood of the fishermen community, especially traditional mussel collectors. Dredging for the sea lane began in ...

Express News Service THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: This is another Eid when there will be no shaking of hands nor warm embracing to greet each other because of stringent social distancing. Though the government has eased restrictions, the large-scale celebrations and crowding is not allowed. Hence, the residents will be observing the festival in a low-key manner.“With only 40 people allowed in places of worship for Eid al Adha, the namaz (prayer) and messages will be live streamed through Zoom so that all the believers can participate from their homes. Even though many will  miss the customary gre...

Express News Service THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Before the pandemic outbreak, Karyavattom-native Sunil S S made a living by ferrying IT employees in Technopark. Since work from home started in March 2020, however, his life and hopes have hit a roadblock.“I used to provide cab services for more than 10 companies in Technopark. I bought all my vehicles to meet company demands. For instance, if the company demanded a six-seater vehicle to be replaced with a 14-seater, I would immediately do it. But since the pandemic outbreak, my livelihood has been badly hit. Out of the 10 vehicles, I was forced to...

Express News Service KOCHI: The Kerala State Drugs Control Department (KSDCD) recently confiscated hand sanitisers and N95 masks worth Rs 3 lakh from an unlicensed company at Thycaud in Thiruvananthapuram for violating the norms of the Medicinal and Toilet Preparations Act, 1995. The officials said 50 cases regarding the sale of low-quality Covid essential sanitisation products were reported across the state.  Hand sanitisers have become one of the most sought-after products during the pandemic, which has led to its scarcity. This gives room for production of fake or substandard products. Ma...

Express News Service THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Hareendran, 58, a Covid patient at the Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, was relieved after talking to his son over a video call after almost a month. Thanks to the video-calling facility ‘Veettukare Vilikyam’ introduced by the hospital, Covid patients in isolation can now connect with their family members. With no family members by his side, Hareendran had slipped into depression and lost hopes of recovering from the disease. He stopped eating and was always confined to his bed. Eventually, he developed severe pneumonia and had to be...