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Loan scheme launched

THIRUVANANTHAPURAMTHIRUVANANTHAPURAMTHIR: The Thiruvananthapuram district unit of the Kerala Hotel and Restaurant Association (KHRA) has launched a loan scheme for the benefit of its members. As per the scheme, the State Bank of India will advance a loan to the extent of Rs.2 lakhs to any member who provides a personal surety of another member. — Staff Reporter

Holiday for passport office

THIRUVANANTHAPURAMTHIRUVANANTHAPURAMTHIR: The passport office, Thiruvananthapuram, will remain closed on May 23, on account of `Budha Purnima,' according to an official release. — Staff Reporter

Survey to be conducted

THIRUVANANTHAPURAMTHIRUVANANTHAPURAMTHIR: Arrangements have been completed for the fifth economic survey to be conducted in Thiruvananthapuram district. The month-long survey will begin on June 1 — Staff Reporter

Unauthorised hoardings to be removed

THIRUVANANTHAPURAMTHIRUVANANTHAPURAMTHIR: The Roads Division of the State Public Works Department has issued orders effecting the removal of unauthorised arches and hoardings along the roads in the district. Those who have erected such structures should remove them, failing which action will be taken against the organisations or individuals concerned, said the Executive Engineer, Roads Division. — Staff Reporter

Man killed

THIRUVANANTHAPURAMTHIRUVANANTHAPURAMTHIR: A 48-year-old man was killed when he was hit by a car at Balaramapuram on Thursday. The deceased was identified as Shahul Hameed. — Staff Reporter

Maithri initiative for students

THIRUVANANTHAPURAMTHIRUVANANTHAPURAMTHIR: Volunteers of Maithri, an organisation working to check suicides, will work 24 hours on May 24, 25 and 26 to provide emotional support for students and parents in the wake of the results of the Secondary School Leaving Certificate Examinations to be declared on May 25. Individuals who seek support can either contact the Maithri office at Kacheripady, near Ashirbhavan or contact at 2396272. — Staff Reporter

Ayurveda camp

THIRUVANANTHAPURAMTHIRUVANANTHAPURAMTHIR: An ayurveda camp is being organised on Sunday by the Ashtavaidyan Thaikkattu Mooss Vaidyaratnam Oushadhasala at Panchajanyam Ayurveda Treatment and Research Centre at Karakkat Road (behind SRV School). The camp is being held to commemorate the birth centenary of the late E.T. Neelakanta Mooss, the founder of the Oushadhasala. — Staff Reporter

V.P. Singh to visit Kochi

THIRUVANANTHAPURAMTHIRUVANANTHAPURAMTHIR: The former prime minister, V.P. Singh, will visit Kumbalanghi on Sunday where he is expected to visit the ongoing training camp on endogenous tourism. He would also distribute certificates to the participants.— Staff Reporter

Safety seminar

THIRUVANANTHAPURAMTHIRUVANANTHAPURAMTHIR: The National Safety Council is organising a Safety Seminar and Exhibition of Industrial Safety/Gas Monitoring Instruments on Friday. Organised in association with MSA (India) Limited and Bijo Associates, there will also be a live demonstration of safe practices. The seminar will be inaugurated at 10 a.m. by P.S. Sukumaran, Director, Factories and Boilers at International Hotel, M.G. Road. — Staff Reporter

Applications invited

THIRUVANANTHAPURAMTHIRUVANANTHAPURAMTHIR: Applications from women, aged 35-45 years, are invited for the post of a matron for the ladies hostel at Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady. The candidate should be a graduate with at least a year's experience as a housekeeper or assistant housekeeper in any government or semi-government establishment. Those interested can walk-in for an interview on May 31 at 10.30 a.m. at the university's main office with all the required certificates. — Staff Reporter

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