THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The rising number of unclaimed and unidentified dead bodies at the Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital mortuary has become a growing concern. Between May 1, 2024 and May 13, 2025, a total of 63 such bodies were cremated after remaining unidentified and unclaimed. As of Monday, 20 remain in the mortuary. Of these, seven have received police clearance for cremation and are awaiting procedural completion. The remaining wait in cold storage for someone to identify them, o

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Marking 50 years since the declaration of the Emergency in India, the AKG Centre for Research and Studies organised an exhibition on Tuesday that revisited the dark, silenced chapter in the countrys democratic history. Titled Emergency: 50 Years Since the Semi-Fascist Regime, the exhibition featured a wide collection of rare newspaper clippings, photographs and archival materials from the 1975-77 period. One of the most striking displays was a newspaper clippings of the blank

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The health department is taking steps to streamline the process for issuing disability medical certificates following allegations of a scam involving fake certificates. The department intends to oversee the issuance of certificates by medical boards at the taluk, district and medical college levels. The decision follows an order from the Chief Ministers Office directing the state police chief to launch a statewide investigation into the fraudulent certificates. Certificates a

Four people sit around a table, dice roll across the board, cards change hands, and laughter bubbles up between turns. Its a scene slowly becoming part of Thiruvananthapurams evolving cultural fabric. Once limited to ludo, snakes and ladders, or chess, i.e. games usually pulled out during school holidays or evenings at home, board gaming is now expanding into something communal. Indeed, from Dungeons & Dragons to strategy board games, a quiet but consistent revolution is taking shape across cafe

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In an effort to reduce waiting time, provide hassle-free parking, and offer cost-effective solutions for regular users, Smart City Thiruvananthapuram Ltd (SCTL) is set to introduce a monthly pass system for the multi-level car parking (MLCP) facility at Palayam. Currently, users are charged Rs 15 per hour for parking at the MLCP. The monthly pass initiative is being introduced to address low patronage at the Palayam MLCP and to cater to growing demand from local residents and

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: It was a Monday morning painted in shades of triumph at the KPCC office in Thiruvananthapuram. While the vote count in Nilambur played out on television screens, the mood at Indira Bhavan was already celebratory, as if the Congress had sensed the result long before the final numbers came in. There were no dramatic swings or heart-stopping lead changes to rattle nerves. The moment Aryadan Shoukath began taking the lead, there was confidence felt at the KPCC office. Every numbe

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: To address a slew of issues faced by the tribal community in Thiruvananthapuram, the district administration has started interventions. District Collector Anu Kumari visited the Podiyakkala tribal hamlet in Vithura grama panchayat on Sunday. The collector interacted with the residents to evaluate their living conditions and address their concerns. The major issue they raised was the man-animal conflicts, Anu Kumari told TNIE . People are at risk of attacks by elephants, bison

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: I can be a bridge connecting technology and human values, said Ria, the humanoid robot developed by Machani Robotics, sparking wonder and curiosity among a crowd of students and parents in Thiruvananthapuram. The interactive session with the robot was held as part of the inaugural ceremony of four-year undergraduate programmes at Loyola College of Social Sciences on Monday. Kolkata St Xaviers University vice-chancellor Fr John Felix Raj inaugurated the ceremony, named Deekhsh

Over 1,200 years ago, a young monk from Kerala travelled from Kalady to Kashmir, propagating the oneness of existence, or what he termed Advaita. That ancient route traversed by Adi Shankaracharya was retraced recently by a team of 52 bikers who rode from Kalady to the Line of Control (LoC) as a homage to the lives lost in the Pahalgam attack and a message against terrorism. The bikers, who joined forces from across Kerala, rode under the motto Bullets against Bullets. For the bullets that terro

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The postmortem report of Sheheena, who was allegedly murdered by her brother in an apartment in Mannanthala on Saturday, confirmed smothering and tranquillisation as reasons for death. The report also revealed multiple injuries on her chest, ribs and right arm, indicating she was brutally beaten. The police have identified her brother, Shamsad, as the main accused. The investigation suggests the murder was the result of an argument over her relationships. The police said Sham

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Sometimes, all it takes is a helping hand for a person to achieve their dreams. The right guidance or support system could well do the trick for an aspirant. One such exemplary initiative the Collectors Super 100 is being executed under the supervision of the Thiruvananthapuram district collector. Active for the past two academic years, the scheme was initially aimed at the academic and professional uplift of 100 female students from the coastal and tribal communities of th

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Yet another theft incident has come to light at the Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple, this time involving a store employee. According to the officials of the temples vigilance wing, the staffer had been stealing 10 litres of milk, meant for use at the temple, every day. He had been under surveillance following repeated complaints. A tip-off led the vigilance team to the Annadanapura area of the temple, where milk packets were found abandoned. According to sources, the CCTV visuals

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In a city where ride fares can swing with the clock and the weather, a new app is catching the attention of commuters in Thiruvananthapuram. Launched in May, Mapto is starting to win over users with its promise of fixed fares, no surcharges and zero commission fees. Developed by Laan Global Technologies Services Pvt Ltd, a Technopark-based startup, the app currently offers autorickshaw services in the city and plans to roll out cab options soon. The app is gaining popularity

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Suspended IAS officer Prasanth N has released documents to support his charge that Chief Secretary A Jayathilak had intervened to get his suspension extended despite the suspension review committee initially deciding to revoke it. The IAS officer had indicated on social media on Friday that he would release the evidence to show how his suspension was extended. Prasanth released the minutes of the suspension review committee, chaired by former Chief Secretary Sarada Muraleedha

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Cricket is all the rage in the country, both in terms of aspiring players and sporting infrastructure. But then, theres a price to pay to access the best facilities that help young players refine their skills -- which can deter those from poorer families. In the state capital, there is now an answer: The new cricket nets at the Central Stadium. The two 50m-long nets were built within a short span of four months, under the supervision of the Kerala State Sports Council. The pr

Fisherfolk at Kannanthura attempt to save their homes and shoreline by stacking sandbags and unused fishing boats. A coastal road adjacent to St. Peter's Church at Kannanthura. Seventy-year-old Pelkis Amrutham and his wife Amalolbhavam watch helplessly as the sea closes in on their house at Kannanthura. A Vettucaud resident looks into the advancing sea from his home. After over a decade, monsoon fury has returned to haunt Kannanthura and Vettucaud two densely populated coastal hamlets in Thiruv

There are dinners one eats, and then there are evenings one feels slow, lingering, and entrenched in memory. The Taste of Travancore food festival at The Leela Kovalam is one such experience. Located on a hill by the Arabian Sea, The Terrace at The Leela appears to float between the sky and ocean. Its not just about the food on your plate, but about the whole experience food that feels like home, the grace of oil lamps flickering over brass urulis, classical music and percussion performances i

This dance class has no name. It also doesnt have strict timings. Missing a session doesnt mean missing out on the lessons. What is more interesting is that it is housed within Technopark, where time itself often grows weary clocking in hours beyond the stipulated workday, thanks to calls and meetings with clients or higher-ups across the globe. I used to encounter many wannabe dancers who had to leave midway because their job wouldnt allow them the time, says Saraswathy Devi S, a techie herself

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Vattiyoorkavu MLA VK Prashanth and Thiruvananthapuram District Collector Anu Kumari participated in the Yoga Day demonstrations organised in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday. The legislator inaugurated the district-level Yoga Day programme at Central Stadium here. The ex-Mayor said that Yoga should be proactively propagated throughout the world and appreciated the efforts of the AYUSH mission in popularising the traditional discipline. 'Yoga is a comprehensive package, said col

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A key road in General Education Minister V Sivankuttys Nemom constituency is better off as an off-roading trail, say locals. Riddled with potholes, which keep increasing with every passing monsoon, widening of the Thirumala-Thrikkannapuram road has been under consideration for the past 20 years. All these years, the 3.6km-long stretch, which connects several wards to the Thiruvananthapuram-Nagercoil highway, has been marked for widening from around 8m to 15m. But, with the p

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Intensifying its action against history-sheeters, the city police have taken 30 habitual offenders into preventive detention under the Kerala Anti-Social Activities Prevention Act (KAAPA) so far this year. The detention orders of the repeated offenders were passed by the district collector acting on the inputs provided by the police department. Police sources said that KAAPA is being used wide and effective to crack down on those involved in heinous crimes. Those detained wil

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: After much hue and cry, a high-level meeting convened by Antony Raju MLA has decided to coordinate the construction and protection activities at Shankhumukham Beach one of the popular beaches in the capital city. The meeting has decided to prioritise protective measures to save the fast-eroding Shankhumukham Beach without it losing its tourism appeal. The meeting discussed the proposals and recommendations put forward by the Public Works Department (PWD) and the technical su

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: French Ambassador to India Thierry Mathou met Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday and discussed avenues to strengthen cooperation across multiple sectors. The envoy said France would explore the possibility of offering employment opportunities to nurses from the state, with language training support. He also proposed collaboration with the Fisheries Department to boost Blue Economy initiatives. French representatives will participate in a conclave on the subject sche

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Pavangal, the Malayalam translation of Victor Hugos Les Miserables was one of the sparks that led E M S Namboodiripad to Marxist ideology, author and MP Shashi Tharoor has said. According to Tharoor, Nalappattu Narayana Menon made a transformative act by translating Les Miserables into Malayalam. This was no simple transference of words; it was a cultural transplantation. And the soil of Kerala received it not just with curiosity, but with revolutionary gratitude, he said. Th

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Principal Commercial Court in Thiruvananthapuram has imposed a penalty of Rs 1 crore on Milnna, a private dairy, for copying the cover design and brand name of Milma on its milk packets an act the court ruled as a violation of trade laws. In a statement issued on Wednesday, Milma said the court has also barred Milnna from advertising, marketing, or selling milk or any dairy products using trademarks or packaging that resemble Milmas branding. Additionally, the court direc

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A recently introduced rule requiring police clearance certificates (PCCs) for private bus crew is beginning to impact employment in Keralas bus industry, which provides jobs to nearly 40,000 people. Bus operators and trade unions allege that PCCs are being denied even in cases where employees are involved in police cases-such as family-related property disputes or participation in trade union protests involving picketing. The rule, introduced by the Motor Vehicles Department

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In an effort to combat the mounting organic garbage crisis in the state capital, the city corporation is all set to introduce black soldier fly (BSF) composting technology to manage food waste. The eco-friendly waste-treatment method, with a proven record in Kochi, is expected to reduce the citys dependence on private service providers and pig farms. The civic body is planning to set up two BSF composting units in the city over the next four months. According to officials, ov

Some yards away from Neyyattinkara Junction stands a home where the past resides in all its glory. This is Abey VJs home. Alongside his family, it houses a stunning collection of vintage artefacts from across the globe, each with its own unique story from a bygone era. Notable among his collectibles are a wide range of antique clocks, cameras, and gramophones, including some sourced from royal houses, that still play rare, unheard tunes. There are traditional measures from across the country, al

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Trump administrations tariffs on imports to the US give a competitive edge to India in certain areas, opined Dr V Anantha Nageswaran, Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India. He said this citing the higher tariffs for imports from China. The tariffs for India are on hold till July 9 and that for China till May 12. Right now, whatever was announced on April 2 by President Trump gives India certain tariff advantages compared to other countries. If your competitor

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: My daughters house nearly collapsed three days ago. Sea waves have reached my gate too. We dont know how long it will take for it to claim my home too, said Alphonsa, as she pointed towards her daughter Rajis house in Valiyathura. One of the many victims of the rogue sea, the house compound, which included an outdoor toilet and a dog kennel, was washed away by the waves that hit over the last two days. With the base of the house too partly swallowed by the sea, Raji and her h

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: SFI leaders staged a protest at the Kerala Universitys Senate House campus on Wednesday against the display of the portraits of RSS leaders alongside that of Bharat Mata at the Raj Bhavan, amid a Senate meeting at the varsity presided over by Governor Rajendra Arlekar. After their attempts to hang banners against the governor at the university gate were prevented by the police, the SFI activists held pictures of BR Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi, and continued their protest as t

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Asserting that CPI doesnt want a tussle with Raj Bhavan, party state secretary Binoy Viswam said that the governor should uphold constitutional values and national interests as Raj Bhavan is a constitutional establishment. The governor holds a constitutional position. The primary duty of the person residing there is to uphold constitutional values and national interests, said Binoy Viswam. He alleged that the governor failed in this responsibility. Unfortunately, the governor

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The British F-35B fighter jet that made an emergency landing at the Trivandrum International Airport on Saturday night remains grounded due to a technical fault in its hydraulic system. The jet, hailed as one of the worlds most advanced fighter aircraft, was scheduled to depart by Tuesday noon, but the departure was deferred. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has been tasked with safeguarding the aircraft, which is currently parked near the domestic terminal. A Roy

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Governor Rajendra Arlekar inaugurated the Vidyamritham- 5 project of actor Mammoottys charitable organisation Care & Share International Foundation to provide free education to students from financially backward families, at the Raj Bhavan here on Monday. MGM Group chairman Geevarghese Yohannan, who is also the vice-chairman of Care and Share International Foundation, received the logo of the project from the Governor. The launch of the project was also announced by Mammootty

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In a world where sharing often boils down to a caption or status update, finding someone who truly listens to your happiness, fears, or doubts feels rarer than ever. Real friendships are harder to form, and people seem increasingly guarded. Perhaps thats why journaling has found new life. Of course, weve all had those classic Dear Diary days a little scribble here, a secret there. But journaling today is more expressive, more intimate. Its no longer just about writing down t

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Over the years, several deaths of fishermen have been reported due to various factors other than rough seas. From lightning strikes mid-ocean, heart failures to even attacks from large fish are a dangerous life-and-death battle for the fisherfolk. After Kannur, such cases are most reported in Thiruvananthapuram. Our neighbourhood in Adimalathura itself has seen several such cases, says Febin Freddy, administrator of the Ocean Students Community (OSC), a group that works among

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: VSDP activists on Monday, protested in front of the SBI SME branch with the bodies of Satheesh and Bindu, the couple from Karamana who died by suicide after facing threats of property seizure by the bank. The protesters demanded that the loan liability of the deceased couple be waived. The protest started in the morning and continued till afternoon. After the postmortem, around 2.30 pm, an ambulance carrying the bodies reached the SBI branch near the general hospital. The act

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The murder of 48-year-old Priyamvada from Panachimoodu has taken a turn with police confirming that the accused Vinods brother, Santhosh, helped him bury the body. Both Vinod and Santhosh were remanded on Monday. Santhosh also helped Vinod clean the room where the body was hidden. Police booked him for destroying evidence. According to Vellarada police, Vinod killed Priyamvada following a financial dispute and hid her body under a cot for three days. To suppress the foul smel

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala has sought the Centres assistance for setting up the proposed Institute for Metro and Rail Technology (IMRT) in Kochi. The IMRT, to be established in collaboration with National Skill Development Corporation and Kochi Metro, will offer courses in metro rail technology. The proposal was made by Labour Minister V Sivankutty at the Kaushal Manthan conclave organised by the Union Ministry of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship in Hyderabad on Monday. Sivankutt

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With complaints and media reports piling up about the inaction of authorities despite continuous rough sea surges along the Thiruvananthapuram coast, the Minorities Commission on Monday took a suo motu case. The panel has sent a notice to the district collector, tahsildar, state fisheries head and the city police commissioner. Commission chairman A A Rasheed instructed that the detailed report of all actions taken should be submitted within ten days. Property damage has becom

Natures first green is gold, Her hardest hue to hold. Her early leafs a flower; But only so an hour. Then leaf subsides to leaf. So Eden sank to grief, So dawn goes down to day. Nothing gold can stay. Robert Frost, 'Nothing Gold Can Stay' No matter how golden, life, too, has to come to an end at some point. It will. After all, death is the only certainty in life. A constant companion, right from the moment of birth. Death or the great equaliser is where we all meet: the pauper, the rich, the

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A couple was found dead at their house in Karamana on Sunday. The deceased are Satheesh, 52, and his wife Bindu, 44. Police suspect it to be a case of suicide. Satheesh was found with his throat slit, while Bindu was found hanging. Initial investigation suggests that the wife may have killed her husband and later died by suicide. Police said the family was facing serious financial issues. They had a debt of around Rs 2.3 crore, of which Rs 64 lakh was a bank loan which they f

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A United Kingdom fighter aircraft made an emergency landing at Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) on Saturday night after running low on fuel, airport officials confirmed. The jet, reportedly an F-35, had taken off from an aircraft carrier stationed approximately 100 nautical miles off the coast. Adverse weather conditions prevented its return to the carrier, prompting the pilot to request an emergency landing. The single-seat aircraft was safely guided to the airport by

THIRUVANATHAPUAM; The State Delimitation Commission has received as many as 782 complaints from across the state over the re-drawing of the boundaries of 152 block panchayat wards that was carried out recently in the run up to the local body election. The highest number of complaints (119) was received from Kozhikode and the lowest (23) from Alappuzha. To address these complaints, the commission will hold region-wise hearings in Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam and Kozhikode from June 21. Complaina

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In a move to boost public participation in curbing illegal waste dumping, the Local Self-Government Department (LSGD) has revised the reward system for citizens reporting littering and related violations. As per a new order, those who provide valid evidence of such violations will now receive 25% of the fine imposed on offenders. Until now, local bodies were giving Rs 2,500 as a fixed reward for reporting violations. LSGD Minister M B Rajesh, in a release issued here, said th

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The state will have around 6,500 more polling booths in the next assembly elections, as the Election Commission of India has reduced the number of voters per booth from 1500 to 1200. With the new decision, the forthcoming Nilambur bypoll will see a rise of 59 polling booths. The reduction in number of voters is expected to ease up the queues, Election Commission of India Deputy Director P Pawan said here on Friday. The new reforms are part of the 23 new initiatives taken by t

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The KSRTC has suspended two employees for serious lapses in duty, including reinstating a dismissed driver and endangering passenger safety. K B Sam, assistant transport officer with the Pathanapuram unit, was suspended for reinstating driver V Ragesh Kumar who had been removed from service for having caused an accident that resulted in the death of a student at Bakery Junction, Thiruvananthapuram, on May 12. Despite an order from the executive director (vigilance) suspending

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Frequent sea surges and alarming levels of erosion continue to batter Keralas 590-km shoreline, displacing thousands of coastal residents year after year. Studies show that over 55% of the states coastline is vulnerable to erosion. Given the lack of funds for large-scale intervention to protect the shoreline, the state government has collaborated with international agencies like the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the World Bank for external financial assistance. However, ev

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) is set to resume surgeries that were postponed due to a shortage of implant devices, following a new agreement with HLL Lifecare. Under the deal, Amrit Pharma a division of HLL will supply the necessary devices to the institute. To address the immediate requirements, SCTIMST has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Amrit Pharma. The hospital will now procure essential supplies through

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: While being received by the school band of Carmel Girls Higher Secondary School, Vazhuthacaud, government special secretary T V Anupama got nostalgic about her school time. A former member of her school band team, she was there to inaugurate the merit day celebrations of the school on Thursday. My disciplined learning pattern in school and the support of my teachers have helped me to step forward in life, she told students. The civil service officer, who completed her post-gr