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DYFI march turns violent THIRUVANANTHAPURAMTHIRUVANANTHAPURAMTHIR: A march organised by DYFI activists in the city turned violent after they barged into the compound of the Jalabhavan building in Vellayambalam on Friday afternoon. Three police constables were injured in the incident. The march, which began from the museum, was organised in protest against alleged supply of water by the Kerala Water Authority for construction activities at a private hotel in Kovalam. The Museum Police have registered a case against 215 activists. — Staff Reporter

Date extended

THIRUVANANTHAPURAMTHIRUVANANTHAPURAMTHIR: The last date for submitting applications for full-time MBA programme of the College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram has been extended to May 25. Those who are appearing for Management Aptitude test (MAT) conducted by the All India Management Association on May 1 are also eligible to apply. Further details can be had on phone numbers 0471-2515589/2592727.

— Staff Reporter

PTA meeting

THIRUVANANTHAPURAMTHIRUVANANTHAPURAMTHIR: The Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) of Medical College is organising a meeting at 2 p.m. on April 18 to honour those members of the teaching faculty who are retiring at the end of the month. Eighteen senior faculty members of the college are retiring. They include the Principal, G. Sujathan, and heads of various departments including C.G. Bahuleyan (Cardiology), O. Hemalatha (Anaesthesiology), Jeesha C. Haran (Community Medicine), Bhavadasan (Neurosurgery). Awards for best medical students will be distributed at the function. — Staff Reporter

Attingal exchange

THIRUVANANTHAPURAMTHIRUVANANTHAPURAMTHIR: Attingal telephone exchange will be converted into a modern exchange from 4 p.m. on Monday. There will be no change in the existing telephone numbers, trunk booking and special service numbers. But, those using dynamic locking facility should re-register the secret code. There will be no change in the method of registration. ISDN facility will be available at the exchange. Details can he had on phone number 2620000. — Staff Reporter

Birth anniversary

THIRUVANANTHAPURAMTHIRUVANANTHAPURAMTHIR: The Sree Ayyankali Memorial Sadhujana Paripalana Sanghom and other Dalit organisations celebrated the 114th birth anniversary of Dr. Ambedkar today. In the city, the anniversary meeting was inaugurated by advocate Ajith Kumar. — Staff Reporter

Residents' association meet

THIRUVANANTHAPURAMTHIRUVANANTHAPURAMTHIR: The general council meeting of the apex council of the Ernakulam District Residents Associations will be held at Hotel Classic opposite North Railway station on Sunday. All council representatives should attend the meeting to be held at 3 p.m., according to a release. — Staff Reporter

Club inaugurated

THIRUVANANTHAPURAMTHIRUVANANTHAPURAMTHIR: Cochin Stars, a new Lions Club, was inaugurated here on Friday. The club has been formed as part of the development of Lions District 324 E4. Kurian Joseph, Lions District Governor, inaugurated the club. — Staff Reporter

Welfare schemes

THIRUVANANTHAPURAMTHIRUVANANTHAPURAMTHIR: The social welfare programmes of Kerala Hotel and Restaurant Association will be inaugurated here on Monday. The Minister for Fisheries and Sports, Dominic Presentation, will inaugurate the programmes. A loan scheme for hotel owners will be launched on the occasion. — Staff Reporter

Workshop

THIRUVANANTHAPURAMTHIRUVANANTHAPURAMTHIR: A workshop on eradicating infectious diseases organised by the Ernakulam District Committee of Kerala Sastra Sahitya Parishad will be held at PSMGLP School in Puthenvelikkara on Sunday. Health workers, teachers, social workers and members of Kudumbasree and Anganwadis will participate. Details about the workshop can be had from phone 2532675. — Staff Reporter

District meet

THIRUVANANTHAPURAMTHIRUVANANTHAPURAMTHIR: The district meet of Kerala Government Insurance Medical Services Staff Union will be held here on Saturday. A campaign for eye donation will be inaugurated on the occasion. The meet will be held near ESI Hospital at Udyogmandal. — Staff Reporter

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