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Experts reached out and started filling explosives in the wooden flats   KOCHI: Explosive experts come to the rescue of demolished flats.  The first of the flames to be destroyed by the blast, the Hollyfaith began filling up with explosives at HTO on Saturday morning.  Mumbai-based Edifice Engineering, which is partnering with South African firm Jet Demolition, is set to blast here.  The explosion was cleared by the Deputy Chief Controller of Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization (Peso) on Friday evening.  R.  The explosives arrived at the Holyfeet HTO at Marad in the early hours of this morning.  Explosives also arrived at half past seven.  The explosives were brought under the protection of the police from Angamali.  Explosives are expected to be completed in two days.  It is estimated that more than 200 kilograms of explosives will be needed to demolish the building.   Emulsion explosives, which are the main co...

Consultation with Government to avoid Dry Day  The government is planning to adopt the new policy on the grounds that it is not good to avoid alcohol on the first date.  The assessment of the fact that the first day of every month does not lead to any reduction in sales or revenues of alcohol by giving a dry day is an indication that the government will take this decision.  The final decision will be after discussing with the CPM and the Left Front.  The excise department had earlier approached the government on this demand.  It is clear that the government will consider the matter as the tourism department has now taken the matter to the attention of the government.