Kottoor Elephant Rehabilitation Centre being upgraded to international standards

Thiruvananthapuram: The Elephant Rehabilitation Centre at Kottoor in Thiruvananthapuram is set to become the largest care and cure centre for elephants in the world. The first phase of the internationally acclaimed Elephant Rehabilitation Centre will be commissioned in February 2021. The project is being implemented at a cost of Rs 108 crores with funding from KIIFB. The centre has facilities to accommodate 50 elephants including the existing 16 elephants.

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8,516 new cases & 8,206 recoveries today, total 84,995 active cases

Thiruvananthapuram: 8,516 new active cases of Covid-19 were reported in Kerala today while 8,206 patients have recovered from the disease. 7,473 people were infected through contact and the contact source for 879 was unknown. There were 67 medical personnel among those infected. Meanwhile, 28 recent deaths were confirmed as being caused by Covid taking the related death toll in the State to 1,587.

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Vellar Arts and Crafts Village first phase operational

Thiruvananthapuram: The first phase of the Vellar Arts and Crafts Village near Kovalam, on the outskirts of the capital city, is operational. The project aims to revitalize and nurture the handicrafts of Kerala to world-class standards and to ensure a decent livelihood for the artisans. The Craft Village has also launched various programmes to introduce the heritage products of Kerala in the global market so as to expand the market.

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6,862 new Covid cases & 8,802 recoveries today, total 84,713 active cases

Thiruvananthapuram: Covid-19 was confirmed in 6,862 persons in Kerala today even as 8,802 patients recovered from the disease. 5,899 were cases of local transmission and the source of infection was not traceable for 783. There were 73 medical personnel among those infected. 26 recent deaths were confirmed as due to Covid taking the related death toll in the State to 1,559.

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4,138 new Covid cases & 7,108 recoveries today, only 33,345 tests

Thiruvananthapuram: Chief Minister, Shri Pinarayi Vijayan has informed that 4,138 new cases of Covid-19 were confirmed today while 21 deaths were reported. 3,599 persons were infected through contact and the contact source for 438 was unknown. There were 47 health personnel among those infected. At the same time, 7,108 patients have recovered from Coronavirus infection today and there are 86,681 patients still undergoing treatment for the same.

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