
Kochi metro advances October 9 timing
The Hindu
It is to help UPSC exam candidates to reach centres in time
Kochi metro services will commence at 7 a.m. on Sunday, instead of from 8 a.m., in view of the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination conducted by the UPSC, to help candidates reach examination centres in time. Trains will operate every 15 minutes.
Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) will hold a pre-bid meeting at Aluva and Pettah metro stations on Saturday and Sunday, from 10.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m., to auction around 300 commercial spaces that are available across 22 metro stations.

The draft policy for “Responsible Digital Use Among Students”, released on Monday by the Department of Health and Family Welfare, has recommended that parents set structured routines with clear screen-time rules and prioritise privacy, safety, and open conversation with children on digital well-being.












