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Youth hacked

Thiruvananthapuram: A 20-year-old youth, Arun, of Kunnumpara, Kodunganoor, Vattiyoorkavu, was admitted with injuries to Medical College hospital late on Monday night after some unidentified persons hacked him. — Staff Reporter

Lorry catches fire

Thiruvananthapuram: A lorry-laden with hay caught fire near Nettinkuzhi in Vilappilsala police station limits on Monday afternoon. According to the police, sparks from beneath the lorry led to the incident at 1 p.m. Locals and the police rushed to the spot and extinguished the fire. No one was injured in the incident, police said. — Staff Reporter

College teachers to join protest

Thiruvananthapuram: The Association of Kerala Government College teachers has decided to join the protest organised by the All India Federation of University and College teachers, which is beginning a non-stop satyagraha in front of Parliament from May 16, raising various demands. Some of the demands include appointment of the UGC commission for the sixth pay revision and resolving the anomalies in the fifth pay revision commission. — Staff Reporter

Training programme

Thiruvananthapuram: The Humanity Trust of India is organising a three-day free training in the mathematical skill development programme, `ABACUS', for teachers and students up to class VII. The training programme, being conducted with the cooperation of the Manipal Institute of Computer Education, will be held from April 27 to 29. Those interested should contact phone no: 3012489. — Staff Reporter

Guided meditation

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Coimbatore-based Isha Foundation is organising a programme on "inner engineering for effortless living". It includes guided meditation and discussions. The introductory session will be held at the Museum Hall on May 2. The programme will be held at the Gandhi Bhavan from May 3 to 9. — Staff Reporter

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