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Several public interest petitions filed by him have created a political stir in Kerala. The cases, including the Palarivattom flyover scam and the 'monthly payments' allegations against Veena Vijayan.                                                                    Activist Girish Babu KOCHI: Activist Girish Babu (47) was found dead in his home in Kalamassery on Monday morning. According to the police, the preliminary investigation behind the death suggests he died after a cardiac arrest. Girish was undergoing treatment for health-related issues, which he also published through a Facebook post last month. The police reached Girish’s house and started the inquest proceedings. Girish has been living with his family in Kalamassery and it was his wife who found him dead in the bedroom this morning, police said. “I...

Pinarayi Vijayan called on British Deputy High Commissioner, Chandru Iyer, here and discussed the potential in state's collaboration with the United Kingdom in the areas of healthcare, education, Fintech among others.  Mr Vijayan said UK has shown interest in the Graphene Centre and the Incubation Centre of Kerala. (File) Thiruvananthapuram: The United Kingdom has evinced interest to work with the Kerala government in the higher education sector among others, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Wednesday. Pinarayi Vijayan called on British Deputy High Commissioner, Chandru Iyer, here and discussed the potential in state's collaboration with the United Kingdom in the areas of healthcare, education, Fintech among others. "Had a fruitful discussion with the British Deputy High Commissioner, @chandruiyer, regarding potential collaboration between the UK and Kerala to enhance crucial sectors like education, healthcare, and scientific research. Thank you for your valuable in...