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February 22, 2010

Government is renegotiating the tax treaty with Switzerland to unearth unaccounted money parked outside India.

February 22, 2010

Government's approach in the run up to the talks between Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao and her Pakistani counterpart Salman Bashir on February 25 was outlined by President Pratibha Patil in her addre

February 22, 2010

After a successful maiden moon mission, India will initiate the process for its sequel Chandrayaan-II (Sanskrit: चंद्रयान-२, Moon-vehicle), President Pratibha Patil said today.

February 22, 2010

For the first time ever, some 70 aircraft will be seen in action as the Indian Air Force (IAF) conducts a massive firepower demonstration (FPD) in three parts - during the day, at dusk and at night at

February 19, 2010

Strongly protesting President Barack Obama's meeting with the Dalai Lama, China today accused the US of grossly violating international norms and asked it to stop "conniving and supporting" anti-China

February 19, 2010

Guwahati Chief Justice J.Chelameswar is being posted as the Chief Justice of Kerala in place of Chief Justice S.R.Bannurmath who has retired from service.

February 15, 2010

Pontifical Council for Pastoral Assistance to Health Care Workers announced that the Catholic Church manages 26 percent of health care facilities in the world.

February 8, 2010

National Commission for Higher Education and Research ( NCHER ) which will replace the University Grants Commission ( UGC ), All India Council for Technical Education ( AICTE ) and the National Council of Teacher Education ( NCTE ). The Union ministry for Human Resource Development has published the draft bill in its website intended for public reference and open discussion.

February 3, 2010

Kottarakkara is the headquarters of Kottarakkara Taluk. It is linked with Kollam, both by road and rail, a distance of 27 kms. It was one the capital of Elayadathu Swarupam, a principality ruled by a branch of the Travancore Royal Family.

The internationally famous dance drama Kathakali had its small beginnings in this town and it flourished under the patronage of Raja of Kottarakkara who lived in the first half of the 19th century.

Kottarakkara has a very old temple dedicated to Lord Ganapathy and a church belonging to Mar Thomas. This church is 700 years old.

February 3, 2010

Thiruvananthapuram district has one district panchayat, 12 block panchayats and 78 grama panchayats.

The Thiruvananthapuram District Panchayat has already worked out some notable developmental schemes in the agricultural, water supply and educational sectors. The District Panchayat president is also the chairman of the District Planning Committee and the District Rural Development Agency.
The Thiruvananthapuram District Panchayat has 25 divisions

1. Kazhakuttom
2. Vattappara
3. Nemom
4. Balaramapuram
5. Vellarada
6. Tholicode
7. Kanjiramkulam
8. Parassala

February 3, 2010

Son of Shri Kunhunni Kurup and Smt. Narrayani Amma; born at Kodiyeri on 16th November 1953; B.A.; Social, political and Trade Union Worker.

Entered Politics while a student; was an active worker of SFI; served as State Secretary, SFI. (1973-79 and Joint Secretary, SFI National Committee; was, President, DYFI, Kannur District Committee; Secretary, CITU Area Committee; Secretary, Toddy Tappers Union, Thalassey Range; Secretary, Lorry Drivers and Cleaners Union, Thalassery; Joint Secretary, Karshaka Sangham State

February 2, 2010

The District Consumer Protection Council for the Districts of the State of Kerala under section 8A of the Act shall consist of the following members, namely: -

(a) the Collector of the District who shall be the Chairman;

(b) three members of the Kerala Legislative Assembly, nominated by the Government;

(c) five representatives from the Government Departments and Undertakings concerned, with consumer interests, nominated by the Chairman;

(d) five representatives from the voluntary consumer organizations in the District, nominated by the Chairman, of whom one shall be woman;

February 2, 2010

The Executive of the State consists of the Governor, the Chief Minister and the Council of Ministers. The Governor is appointed by the President of India. His term of office is five years. The Governor appoints the Chief Minister and the Council of Ministers. Governor summons, prorogues and dissolves the Legislature. He can dissolve the Legislative Assembly on the recommendations of the Chief Minister.