Toyota Corolla Altis diesel launched!

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• The variable geometry turbocharger equipped engine makes about 85bhp of power, but its real strength lies in its fuel efficiency [..]

Planning Commn’s remarks on Kochi metro absurd:V.S

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• Chief Minister V.S Achuthanandan today told that the Planning Commission’s argument on the Kochi metro rail project was absurd. [..]

Sandal oil factory at Marayur in a year: CM

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• Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan on Sunday laid the foundation stone for the proposed sandalwood oil factory at Marayur. [..]

SEC functioning not satisfactory, alleges UDF

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• The UDF High Power Committee came down heavily on the State Election Commissioner (SEC) “for his failure to infuse transparency in the pre-election process of ward delimitation and preparation of voters' list. [..]

Priyanka Chopra in Race 2

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• After Kareena Kapoor was chosen over Katrina Kaif and Bipasha Basu to star opposite Saif Ali Khan and Anil Kapoor, for the sequel of Race, news has it that Priyanka Chopra would join the team soon. [..]

‘State to back workers when private sector fails’

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• Industries Minister Elamaram Karim has said that the LDF government has given clear proof of its commitment to support the working class by taking over the sick Comtrust, Alind and Travancore Rayons industrial units. [..]

Chief Secretary to submit report on T.Balakrishnan

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• Chief Secretary P. Prabhakaran would today submit report on Principal Secretary’s remarks in favor of Coca Cola. Cabinet meeting held here on May 26th demanded report. T. Balakrishanan, Principal Secretary for Industries and Commerce had on Monday commented that he regretted the closure of Coca Cola unit in Plachimada, at a seminar held at Kozhikode. [..]

Cabinet to discuss Principal Secy’s comments on Cola

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• Cabinet would discuss the statement made by Industries Principle Secretary T.Balakrishnan in favor of Coca Cola today. It is reported that Chief Minister himself may raise the issue in the cabinet. [..]

‘T.Balakrishnan’s remarks against Govt’s stance’

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• The Kerala Chief Minister V.S Achuthanandan and Electricity Minister A.K Balan criticised T. Balakrishnan, Principal Secretary (Industries & Commerce) for his remarks justifying the Coco Cola and Pepsi factory. [..]

Plachimada: Govt secy’s statement creates flutter

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• Industries department Principal Secretary T. Balakrishnan said that it was the determination of his department that saved Pepsi Company in Puthussery from closure. Balakrishnan in the presence of industries minister Elamaram Kareem said that it was unfortunate that the department was not able to save Coco Cola factory in Plachimanda. [..]