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Large-scale rubber smuggling alleged

Thiruvananthapuram: Rubber sheets and latex were being smuggled in large quantities to Tamil Nadu, according to Thiruvananthapuram District Marketing and Processing Society president Sugunan. In a press release here on Saturday, Mr. Sugunan said that the Government was doing nothing to prevent the large-scale smuggling. He urged Finance Minister Thomas Isaac to do something about the situation. Mr. Sugunan said the number of unregistered rubber dealers was increasing. A section of these people were behind the large-scale smuggling. He said unregistered rubber dealers were procuring rubber without paying tax to the Government. The latex was then smuggled to Tamil Nadu and sold for a high profit. The Government was losing crores of rupees in terms of sales tax because of the activities of the smugglers.

— Staff Reporter

Missing nun traced

KASARAGOD: A Keralite nun from Karivedakan in the district, who was reported missing from Maria Vidya Sadan Convent, Baraily, Madhya Pradesh, was found at Nasik in Maharashtra, her family said.Parent of Jiza Maria had complained that she was missing. K.S. Thomas, her father, had recently given a petition to the District Collector and Kasaragod MP P. Karunakaran on her disappearance and had requested steps to trace here. The family members said Sr. Jiza's relatives in Maharashtra had gone to Nasik and traced her.

— Staff Reporter

Thankachan sends notice to newspaper

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: P.P.Thankachan, United Democratic Front (UDF) convener, has sent advocate's notice to Deshabhimani for, what Mr. Thankachan described as, publishing news defamatory to him connected with the Munnar land grab. The notice warned of legal action if the newspaper does not withdraw the news and express regrets. — Special Correspondent

Training course

KOLLAM: The seven-month training course organised by the Indian Homoeopathic Medical Association for the PSC test to appoint Government Homoeo Medical Officers will be held at the Kadappakada Sports Club hall from May 13. Those intending to register for the course can contact the secretary of the association on phone number 9446420917. — Staff Reporter

Mohiniyattom choreography

THRISSUR: A Mohiniyattom choreography that narrated the life of Mother Teresa was premiered here on Sunday. The piece was choreographed by Kalamandalam Hemalatha. Inaugurating the dance show, Home Minister Kodiyeri Balakrishnan called upon dancers to effectively use their medium to tackle social issues. — Staff Reporter

Hunger strike before

DIG office planned

KOCHI: C.S. Murali, coordinator of Pattikajathi-Varga Samara Coordination Committee, has threatened to go an indefinite hunger strike in front of the office of DIG, Ernakulam, from May 16 if official action is not taken against the SI, ASI and police constables of Koratty police station who allegedly beat up Rajesh of Chirattappurakkal, Paravoor. The hunger strike will be inaugurated by M. Geethanandan, general secretary of Rashtreeya Mahasabha. K.K. Narayanan, general secretary of Kerala State Vettuva Mahasabha, said here on Saturday that no FIR had been prepared against the accused policemen and that the evidence had not been taken from Rajesh in connection with the incident on the night of April 27. - Staff Reporter

Birthday fete

Thrissur: The 90th birthday celebrations of Koodiyattom maestro Ammannur Madhava Chakyar will conclude at Irinjalakuda on Sunday. Education Minister M. A. Baby will inaugurate a meeting to felicitate the maestro at 10 a.m. Kalamandalam Sivan Namboodiri will present Koodiyattom at 3.30 p.m. Speaker K. Radhakrishnan will address the valedictory function at 5.30 p.m. Revenue Minister K.P. Rajendran will release the book `Aranginte Madhavam' on the occasion. Pothiyil Narayana Chakyar will present `Mattavilasam Koothu' at 7.30 p.m. Koodiyattom artistes will enact the play `Thoranayudham' at 8.30 p.m. — Staff Reporter

Mohiniyattom choreography

Hunger strike before DIG office planned

KOCHI: C.S. Murali, Coordinator of Pattikajathi-Varga Samara Coordination Committee, has threatened to go an indefinite hunger strike in front of the office of DIG, Ernakulam, from May 16 if official action is not taken against the SI, ASI and police constables of Koratty police station who allegedly beat up Rajesh of Chirattappurakkal, Paravoor.

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