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13 chikungunya cases reported

KOCHI: Thirteen more cases of suspected chikungunya were reported from Kuttampuzha on Saturday, taking the number of cases in Ernakulam district this year to 140. Two cases of leptospirosis too were reported from Kolencherry Medical College. Field staff of the Health Department are investigating the cases. Some cases of hepatitis too were reported from some parts of the district. The health authorities cautioned the people to take protection against vector-borne diseases, by using mosquito nets and ensuring personal hygiene. — Staff Reporter

Workshop on visual communication

KOCHI : The obsession of people with portraying a sense of decency has resulted in the hike in number of criminals in Kerala, poet Sugathakumari has said. Inaugurating a workshop on `Visual communication,' organised here on Saturday by the Amritha School of Visual Media and Communications, she said the pseudo-decency of society resulted in it losing strength to react to critical issues. Thus, criminals could get away with anything. — Staff Reporter

Environment Week observance

KOCHI : Forest Minister Benoy Viswom will inaugurate the Environment Week observance and a seminar on `Christian response to environmental issues in Kerala', organised by the Immanuel CSI Church, Broadway, on Sunday evening. — Staff Reporter

Science programme

KOCHI : The Centre for Science in Society has organised a programme ``Young Scientists Forum'' here on Saturday. The aim of the programme is to develop talent in science among schoolchildren. For details contact Ph: 2575039. — Staff Reporter

HDFC Bank opens branch

KOCHI: Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC) Bank has opened a branch in Kakkanad. It is situated at K&T Towers, near Kakkanad post office. It is the 31st branch of the bank in Kerala. G.P.C. Nayar, Chairman, SCMS Group of educational institutions, inaugurated the branch.

— Staff Reporter

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