THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With just two weeks remaining for the Navy Day celebrations, the irrigation department has completed all preparatory works at Shankhumukham beach, the venue of the high profile event which will be attended by the prime minister on December 4. The authorities have already started setting up German hangers large, temporary structures used for events. The authorities are planning to set up 13 German hangers at the beach for hosting the event. A tourism department official said

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Congress faced a setback in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation elections after its youngest candidate in the Muttada ward, Vyshna Suresh, was removed from the voters list. The Election Commission took the decision after verifying a CPM complaint that the address she submitted for inclusion in the voters list was incorrect. The final voters list published on Saturday did not include Vyshnas name. The CPMs Muttada branch committee member Dhanesh Kumar had complained that the bu

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The CPM has denied a party ticket to its member B Sreekantan Nair, who represents a ward in Pullampara grama panchayat, after he came under the partys radar during the Lok Sabha election time, for liking a social media post that criticised Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. After the issue resurfaced before the partys higher-ups recently, Sreekantan Nair was instructed not to participate in the local polls this time. However, Nair resigned from the party on November 11 and deci

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A four-member committee probing the death of J R Sivapriya , 26, of Karikkakom, has confirmed that she died due to an infection, but found no evidence that it originated from the SAT Hospital. The report was submitted to the DME on Friday. However, Sivapriyas family has rejected the report, alleging serious medical negligence and demanding strict action. The family had alleged that she died of a hospital-acquired infection caused by Acinetobacter. However, the inquiry found t

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: As the political fronts announce their candidates, the picture for the Thiruvananthapuram district panchayat election is slowly taking shape. The LDF has put out its list for all 28 divisions, while the UDF has named 12 candidates, with the rest expected over the weekend. The BJP is likely to do so by Sunday. Notably, the sitting district panchayat president, D Suresh Kumar, and vice-president Shailaja Begum are not contesting this time. The LDFs list shows CPM contesting 21

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Two new public spaces i Thiruvananthapuram are redefining what parks can be, placing inclusivity and child-friendliness at their core. While one focuses on ensuring access for all, including those with disabilities, the other aims to ease the emotional strain faced by children visiting the family court. Together, they mark a shift in how urban spaces can be designed with sensitivity and purpose. Captain Lakshmi Park A park can be lovely, well-planned, but how many in the city

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The annual Vettucaud Kristhuraja Feast, one of the most prominent religious festivals in the capital, will begin at the Madre de Deus Church on Friday and continue till November 23. The inaugural pontifical Holy Mass will be led by Rev Dr Kristhudas Rajappan of the Latin Archdiocese on Friday at 4.30 pm, followed by the ceremonial flag hoisting by parish priest Dr Edison Y M. Keys to four newly completed houses under the parish housing scheme will also be handed over at the c

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Senior BJP leader Kummanam Rajasekharan on Thursday released the partys second list of candidates for the Thiruvananthapuram corporation. The list includes 31 candidates, of which 28 wards have been allotted to the BJP and three to its NDA ally, the Bharath Dharma Jana Sena (BDJS). Unlike the first phase, the new list does not feature any prominent candidates. In the first phase, the BJP had announced candidates for 67 wards, including high-profile names such as former DGP R

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The stray dog attack reported from the Museum premises has triggered widespread concern across the capital, with the City Corporation flooded with calls demanding the removal of dogs from public institutions. However, the absence of adequate shelters has landed the civic authorities in a fix. On Wednesday, the Corporations dog squad captured four dogs from the public office premises following complaints from officials. We are getting numerous requests from various establishme

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The health department has achieved a milestone by bringing 1,001 medical institutions under the e-Health project. This includes 19 medical college institutions, 33 district/general hospitals, 87 taluk hospitals, 77 community health centres, 554 family health centres, 99 urban family health centres, 15 specialty hospitals, 3 public health laboratories, and 114 other health facilities. So far, over 2.63 crore people have obtained permanent UHID registrations through e-Health. M

Thiruvananthapurams film culture didnt appear overnight. It grew through small groups that gathered to watch movies, which rarely made it to mainstream screens. The early groups that took root in the 60s and 70s brought world cinema into the city and encouraged people to watch, argue, and think about films with a seriousness that shaped the citys viewing habits. Over time, the scene changed with some groups fading out and others holding their ground, keeping the culture alive in different ways.

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Suspended IAS officer Prasanth N marked the anniversary of his suspension with a strongly worded Facebook post on Tuesday alleging large-scale corruption and administrative misconduct by senior bureaucrats, including Chief Secretary A Jayathilak and former Chief Secretary Sarada Muralidharan. Prasanth said his suspension stemmed from a Facebook post quoting the film Manichitrathazhu Madampalliyile manorogi which he described as a harmless idiomatic expression misunderstood

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The stray dog menace in the capital city has assumed alarming proportions as about five morning walkers were bitten by a dog inside the museum premises on Tuesday. I was walking when the dog suddenly lunged at me from behind and bit my legs. One of the wounds is quite deep. It was scary and the security guards let the stray dogs roam freely inside the compound and I have seen them chasing two-wheelers many times. Its dangerous, said 62-year-old Thampy Bal, one among the five

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: An early announcement of candidate list for Thiruvananthapuram Corporation in the upcoming local body polls seems to have backfired on the Congress. Close on the heels of candidate announcement, discontent has been brewing in the party. The growing divisions within the party, particularly in wards under the Kovalam Assembly constituency, have been coming out. Youth Congress state secretary Hisaan Hussain resigned on Monday, citing disputes over candidate selection and is expe

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Vigilance Court, Thiruvananthapuram, has sentenced a former KWA executive engineer for five years rigorous imprisonment in a graft case. John Koshy, who was an executive engineer in the KWA Thiruvananthapuram Public Health (North) division, was found guilty of accepting Rs 25,000 as bribe for sanctioning bills of a contractor, who had undertaken relaying of 110 mm AC pipes from Chekkalamukku to Society Mukku in 2017-18 period. When the contractor approached the accused to

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Calligrapher Narayana Bhattathiri has been appointed as the director of the World Calligraphy Association, becoming the first Indian to hold the position. The announcement was made on November 6 during the inaugural ceremony of the Jikji International Calligraphy Exhibition held in Cheongju, South Korea. Bhattathiri also served as a jury member for this years exhibition. As part of the event, a memorandum of understanding was signed between the World Script Calligraphy Associ

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Thiruvananthapuram is set to host its first anime-themed food carnival as Hanami, the Pan-Asian restaurant at Uday Suites, joins hands with Shinigami Studios for the two-day Eat-Taku Fest on November 15 and 16 (4pm to 7pm). The festival combines food, pop culture and community, offering a lineup of anime-inspired dishes and drinks, DJ sessions featuring popular anime tracks, cosplay appearances, themed games and stalls selling merchandise. Organisers say the idea is to create

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Thiruvananthapurams film culture didnt appear overnight. It grew through small groups that gathered to watch movies, which rarely made it to mainstream screens. The early groups that took root in the 60s and 70s brought world cinema into the city and encouraged people to watch, argue, and think about films with a seriousness that shaped the citys viewing habits. Over time, the scene changed with some groups fading out and others holding their ground, keeping the culture alive

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A woman died and two others were seriously injured when a car lost control and crashed into a streetlight pole after hitting the divider near Pattoor Junction, close to the General Hospital. The deceased is Muneera Beevi, 48, a resident of NRA 133, Nadavam Residence Association. Her husband Abdul Rasheed, 56, and daughter Fida Fathima, 25, are undergoing treatment in critical condition at KIMS Hospital. Muneeras nephew Salman, 19, who was driving the car, too suffered injurie

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: SFI members on Monday organised a protest against C N Vijayakumari, the head of the Sanskrit department of the Kerala University (KU), over her alleged castiest remarks against a research scholar. Demanding her resignation, the students burned her in effigy and took down the professors name board from her office. The SFI activists also raised slogans against Vice-Chancellor Mohanan Kunnummal, alleging that Vijayakumari indulges in anti-student activities with his support. The

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Close on the heels of the local body election declaration on Monday, the LDF leadership announced has its candidates for the polls in Thiruvananthapuram corporation. Notably, Mayor Arya Rajendran will not be contesting this time. According to sources, Arya is likely to contest from the Nemom constituency in the upcoming assembly polls. At the same time, a slew of senior leaders, including CPM district committee member and former Kerala State Council for Child Welfare chairper

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The release of the BJPs list of 67 candidates for the Thiruvananthapuram corporation elections on Sunday triggered discontent within the NDA, with Bharath Dharma Jana Sena (BDJS) district president Prem Raj expressing dissatisfaction and announcing plans to field 20 candidates later in the evening. However, the issue was resolved on Monday after BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar held discussions with BDJS leaders at the partys state headqua-rters. From the BDJS side, P

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Former DGP R Sreelekha is among the key faces in the BJPs list of 67 candidates for the Thiruvananthapuram corporation elections, announced on Sunday by state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar at the party headquarters. The list also features senior leaders such as VV Rajesh and P Ashok Kumar, athlete Padmini Thomas, and several prominent entrants from the Congress. Former Congress leaders K Maheshwaran Nair and Thampanoor Satheesh, who joined the BJP last year, have been fielde

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: To promote sustainable urban development and improve the quality of life in the city, the Thiruvananthapuram corporation has partnered with K-DISC, KILA, and Social Alpha under the Innovations in Sustainable Urban Transition initiative supported by the University of Toronto India Foundation (UTIF). The collaboration comes under K-DISCs One Local Government, One Idea (OLOI) programme, which helps local bodies implement innovative and transformational projects. The partners hav

Micheal Gleich has been on a quest to understand the denouement of human existence. The nuances of final farewells always intrigued him. Fascinated by the existentialism behind it and the numerous ways of bidding adieu, the Berlin-based journalist sought to explore how different cultures viewed life and death. Silence Alive: The Global Culture of Farewell, a photo exhibition currently on display at the Museum Park captures this exploration in a visual journey. Coordinated by Goethe-Zentrum, Thir

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A 23-year-old male lion-tailed macaque, Raman, died at the Thiruvananthapuram Zoo on Friday morning following injuries sustained in a fight between two macaques earlier this week. The incident occurred on Wednesday while zoo staff were shifting the macaques to another enclosure for cleaning. During this process, two macaques suddenly became aggressive and attacked each other. Raman sustained serious injuries in the scuffle. Although his external wounds were treated, veterinar

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Ive been running this ice cream cart at Shankhumukham beach for the past 18 years. I started street vending to raise my child - this is my only source of income. Yet, both the Centre and the state neglect us. Every time theres a programme, we are chased away. Dont we have the right to earn and live with dignity? asks Geetha (name changed), a street vendor. According to local trade unions, nearly 150 vendors operate along Shankhumukham beach, supporting around 500 families. Bu

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Renewable Energy Regulations 2025 released on Thursday, has capped the prosumer-friendly net metering facility for domestic solar plants up to 20 KW capacity. Under net metering system, excess energy fed by the prosumer to the grid can be used by them to offset the power they consume from the grid, thereby reducing their overall electricity bill. The regulations, brought out by the Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KSERC) will be in force till March 31, 2030

As dawn broke on Guru Nanak Jayanti on Wednesday, the chanting of hymns filled the morning air. Men, women, and children sat together on the floor, heads covered, listening to the verses from the Guru Granth Sahib being recited. The reading was followed by the Sahaj Path Bhog, marking the completion of the scripture recitation, and Shabad Kirtan, where devotees sang hymns of devotion and gratitude. The ceremony ended with langar the community meal where everyone, regardless of background, sit i

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Venu, a 48-year-old autorickshaw driver from Panmana in Kollam, died of heart failure on Wednesday night, just hours after voicing serious allegations against the staff at Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram. He had been admitted there for emergency cardiac care after being referred from the Taluk Hospital in Kollam the previous Friday. In an audio message sent to his friends before his death, Venu expressed deep anxiety over the lack of medical attention he receiv

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The BJP on Wednesday launched its electoral interaction march, titled Vikasitha Ananthapuri (Developed Thiruvananthapuram), promising to usher in development in the state capital. The march, held in the evening, was inaugurated by Kummanam Rajasekharan in the presence of senior BJP leader O Rajagopal at Poojapura. BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar led the march, which began from Poojapura towards Kalady. Kummanam said the BJP would come to power in the upcoming local b

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Medical college teachers, under the Kerala Government Medical College Teachers Association (KGMCTA), boycotted outpatient (OP) services on Wednesday as part of the ongoing protest demanding better service conditions. The OP clinics were managed by house surgeons and senior residents. Academic sessions and other non-emergency services were affected. The organisation stated that despite months of demonstrations and repeated representations, the government has not initiated any

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Government Medical College in Thiruvananthapuram has successfully implanted one of the smallest pacemakers, the Micra AV Leadless Pacemaker, in a 74-year-old patient from Anchal. This marks the first time a government medical college in the state has performed this advanced procedure using keyhole surgery. The Micra AV is a revolutionary, capsule-sized device that is directly implanted into the heart without the need for traditional wires or surgical pockets. Its compact

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With the election declaration expected any moment, the city corporation on Wednesday launched the construction work of Palayam Connemara Market, a long pending redevelopment project of the century-old market. Local Self-Government Minister M B Rajesh launched the work at a function held here. The project, which was originally awarded in 2021, had been stalled for nearly three years due to repeated administrative and procedural hurdles. Recently, the project faced a major setb

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A rift has erupted in the BJPs Thiruvananthapuram unit even before the release of the candidates list for the upcoming local body elections. BJP Nemom area president M Jayakumar resigned from his post on Tuesday, citing differences over the candidate selection process. In his resignation letter, Jayakumar said that despite serving the party for the past 43 years, he was denied justice within the organisation. He submitted his resignation to BJP district president Karamana Jay

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala will firmly voice its objection to the Centres new labour codes at the National Conference of Labour and Industry Ministers and Secretaries, scheduled to be held in New Delhi on November 11 and 12, Labour Minister V Sivankutty said on Tuesday. Kerala is ready to bring in timely reforms in labour laws from a worker-centric perspective. But reforms that dilute workers protections cannot be accepted, Sivankutty said. He added that labour reforms must go beyond Ease of Doi

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Tuesday said that India is moving steadily towards becoming a Viksit Bharat by 2047, where every citizen, including the poor, should have access to the best healthcare facilities. Addressing a gathering at the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) here, the vice president highlighted the importance of wealth generation for national progress and stressed that its benefits must reach even the most remote

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In a year-long chase, the Fort Police team has tracked down and returned 272 stolen or lost phones worth nearly Rs 1 crore to their owners, many of them recovered from far corners of the country. Acting on complaints from East Fort, Pazhavangadi and Chalai, a team led by the former station house officer Shivakumar used the CEIR (Central Equipment Identity Register) portal and technical data such as IMEI numbers and location tracking to trace the stolen phones. Since November

What does tranquillity look like in the eyes of a child? At the Nalanda Art Gallery in Vyloppilli Samskrithi Bhavan, it appears in 56 different ways. Given the freedom to not fear a wrong stroke or a loud shade, Tranquility, a childrens art exhibition organised by Expression, has stopped the world from turning grey. Here, trees still smile, buses still fly, and sunsets never fade. Honouring the memory of child prodigy Edmund Thomas Clint, the five-day exhibition, in connection with Childrens Day

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Raising major concerns, yet another case of harassment has been reported from Varkala tourism destination. A German woman tourist was allegedly assaulted by a group of men. The incident has triggered widespread concerns over the growing number of harassment cases at one of the most popular tourist destinations in the state. Poor policing, lack of surveillance, CCTVs and streetlights are turning the destination unsafe for women travellers. Interestingly, this is happening at a

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In a strategic move ahead of the crucial assembly election, the state Congress has done the unthinkable - announcing a 47-member candidate list for the Thiruvananthapuram corporation while finalising the names for the remaining five corporations and other local bodies. Both the CPM and BJP are yet to release their candidates list, making Congress the first to make a decisive start in the local body election preparation. In a surprise decision, the party has fielded former MLA

KOLLAM: Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan has said the education system must be transformed to nurture talent and leadership, rather than clerical skills. Curricula and teaching methods should be revised accordingly, he said. Today, education often produces clerks. It should instead create outstanding individuals in administrative, political, religious, academic and creative fields, the vice-president said, after inaugurating the 75th anniversary celebrations of Fatima Mata National College in Ko

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Congress on Sunday released its first list of 48 candidates who will contest the local body elections in Thiruvananthapuram corporation. The civic body has 107 seats. Among the prominent names is former MLA K S Sabarinadhan, who will contest from Kowdiar ward. Senior leader Johnson Joseph has been fielded in Ulloor. The list was announced by senior leader K Muraleedharan. We are confident of winning. Our target is to secure 51 seats, Muraleedharan told reporters. Party le

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Rotary Club of Thiruvananthapuram Central has launched an advanced blood bank unit in memory of the late rotarian R Raveendrakumar. With the Blood Bank on Wheels mobile unit, the club aims to bring donation services directly to the donor. Cultural Minister Saji Cherian flagged off the vehicle at a ceremony held at the Trivandrum Chamber of Commerce Hall in Kowdiar on Saturday. He said that the mobile blood bank will be a great asset to the health sector, providing essential s

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Despite a stay order issued by the Varkala Municipality, unauthorised construction work continues unabated on the iconic Varkala Cliff, a site included in UNESCOs tentative list of World Heritage Sites. Municipality authorities have sought the intervention of the police after the violator defied the stop memo and resumed construction activities. In a formal letter to the police, the municipality has requested immediate action, including confiscation of the machinery being use

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A meeting of the Kerala University Syndicate on Saturday has reportedly decided to refer to the chancellor (governor) the revocation of the suspension of Registrar K S Anil Kumar who was embroiled in the Bharat Mata portrait row. In the discussion, the Left-backed Syndicate members and the representative of the Congress demanded that Anil Kumars suspension be revoked immediately. They also demanded that a committee be constituted to inquire into the disciplinary action agains

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With only days remaining for the local body elections, the city corporation held its last official council on Saturday. An emotional Arya Rajendran told the council that she had often taken tough stands based on the principles and policies of her political party. To celebrate the states declaration of eradicating extreme poverty, the meeting began with the serving of payasam. BJP members, however, alleged that some residents in a few wards still lacked proper documents. Prese

A trip to Thiruvananthapuram towards the end of the year has now become a ritual for movie lovers. All for one of the most cherished film festivals in the country, the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK). This year, it is all the more special as IFFK is turning 30. With the general body meeting of the states biggest film event scheduled for this week, the authorities are discussing how to make this 30th edition even more special. With the capital gearing up to step into the big world of

Ever seen Virginia Woolf, Vincent van Gogh, Ernest Hemingway, Kevin Carter, and Rajalekshmi in one room, all passionately discussing life, despair, and how suicide is never the answer? Wondering how different it might have been if they had held on for just one more moment? Step out, and the doors open toa house full of walls glimmering with 25,000 tiny sculptures representing the chemical that keeps us moving and feeling the dopamine house. Charts and displays explain what happens when there is

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In a first-of-its-kind initiative to create a statewide network of clean and accessible toilets, the Suchitwa Mission is set to launch KLOO, a mobile application that helps travellers easily locate public and private toilets across the state. The application, developed by a Bengaluru-based start-up, is all set to go live in December. According to Suchitwa Mission Executive Director U V Jose, the KLOO platform will bridge the gap in public sanitation infrastructure by bringing