THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The heights of peaks are heady and exhilarating, which is why the fascination with them nullifies the difficulty in reaching them. Varayadumotta in Thiruvananthapuram, part of the Western Ghats, is no different. The 360-degree view of the world below, from a peak at around 1,000m, is indeed one to behold, say those who have completed the trek. For that view, one has to traverse the arduous terrain, navigating the undulating pathways strewn with stones and wild growth. Game fo

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Thampanoor police have arrested seven persons, out of ten, who assaulted a 27-year-old man in a case of mistaken identity. The group mistook the youth for someone involved in their friends suicide, the police said. The incident happened at the Santhi Kavadam crematorium on Wednesday. The victim, Praveen, had gone to the crematorium around 1.30pm to attend the funeral of Vishnu, 32, a Poojappura resident who had died by suicide days earlier, reportedly over a failed romantic r

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Charred body of a 50-year-old woman was found in Kaimanam here on Thursday night. The deceased has been identified as Sheeja, a native of Karumam. Her family has alleged foul play in her death. According to the local residents, upon hearing a woman screaming, they had immediately alerted the police. On searching the area, they had found the body in an unoccupied plot located in the densely populated Kuttikkattu Lane area. By the time the police arrived, Sheeja had already

IndUsually, as dusk falls, this monument in Palayam remains invisible to people speeding home from work. But on Wednesday night, it was lit up with candlelight as military veterans gathered around the War Memorial to pay tributes to the lives lost during Operation Sindoor. We wanted to convey a strong message to the nation that the veterans can still fight for the country if the situation demands, says Indian Naval Veterans Society secretary Sunil Kumar S. Air Force and Army veterans also had jo

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Stressing that it is very easy to make films these days, but making a good film is a difficult task, Adoor Gopalakrishnan said good cinema cultivates cultural values and that real cinema should reflect life and help people connect with it. He was speaking at the inauguration of a film appreciation workshop organised by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy to nurture high-quality film appreciation habits among children. Adoor added that the camp aims to impart the knowledge th

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A 26-year-old woman from Bonakkad, Thiruvananthapuram, was allegedly murdered by her friend in Dubai. The victim, Anniemol Gilda, was found stabbed to death in her shared flat in Karama on May 4. The accused, Abin Lal, 28, also from Thiruvananthapuram, was arrested at Dubai International Airport while attempting to flee to India. According to reports, Abin, who works at a private hospital in Abu Dhabi, was a frequent visitor to Anniemols residence. On the day of the incident,

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Schools across the city delivered outstanding performances in the CBSE Class 10 and 12 board examination results announced on Tuesday, with many institutions recording cent per cent pass rates and several students achieving top national scores. Class 12 results At Kendriya Vidyalaya, Pattom, Devananda S secured 98.2% in the science stream, Akash V Eashwar scored 97.4% in commerce, and Gopika K S earned 98.6% in humanities. 284 out of 344 students secured distinction, with 58

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Alleging sabotage in the medical boards report on the botched surgery that left a 31-year-old woman critically ill, her family plans to approach the court if the health department fails to act on their concerns. They have demanded strict action against the hospital owner, who was operating the facility in Thiruvananthapuram without a valid licence. The District Medical Officer has since suspended the hospitals newly issued licence following the controversy. However, the medic

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In an effort to strengthen, improve efficiency and service delivery of Haritha Karma Sena members, the city corporation is gearing up to distribute 15 modern electric tricycles for waste management in the state capital. The project, being implemented in collaboration with Social Alpha, University of Toronto India Foundation, KDISC and KILA is expected to help Haritha Karma Sena members in managing waste. At present there are around 1,170 Haritha Karma Sena members engaged in

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Congress national general secretary K C Venugopal has demanded that the Union government must explain whether the norms of Simla accord were violated with the intervention of the United States as an interlocutor in the Indo-Pak conflict following the Pahalgam terror strike. He was speaking at a function in Thiruvananthapuram organised by the state Congress on Monday. The country is going through a difficult situation. The country is now remembering the former prime minister I

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The State Information Commission has ruled that self-financing educational institutions under the Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) will come under the purview of the Right to Information (RTI) Act. It includes institutions directly run by the university as well as those affiliated with the university. The Centre for Professional and Advanced Studies (CPAS) which coordinates the functioning of these institutions will also come under the Acts purview, said an order issued by Inf

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The health department has cancelled the licence of the private clinic embroiled in the controversy over alleged medical negligence during a fat removal surgery in Thiruvananthapuram. The decision was taken after it was found that the hospital operated against the terms of the licence conditions. There were allegations that the hospital hurriedly obtained the registration after the surgery became controversial. Meanwhile, the expert committee appointed by the health department

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Althara-Thycaud stretch, a straight road favoured by cyclists in the capital city, will soon get its own dedicated cycling track the first such in Thiruvananthapuram. Finishing touches are underway and the track would be ready by the end of the month, authorities informed TNIE. Prakash P Gopinath, a former railway engineer who now promotes cycling in the city, said that a dedicated track has always been a dream. There are so many cycling enthusiasts in the city. A dedica

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A fresh bomb threat was reported on Monday at the Vanchiyoor Court in Thiruvananthapuram, triggering immediate security measures. The threat, received via email, warned of an explosion by 2 pm, prompting swift action by the police and bomb squads. Inspections are currently underway at the court premises. Authorities had hoped that the series of hoax threats that had plagued the state over the past three weeks had finally subsided, but the latest alert on Monday has once again

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Kerala State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed a builder company to give full refund and compensation to a customer who did not get the promised apartment. The commission rejected the companys argument citing insolvency proceedings before the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). The complainant, a Thiruvananthapuram native, had booked a 3-bedroom apartment in a project proposed at Karakulam village in the district. The total cost was Rs 55,17,277. As pe

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: After more than 24 hours of intense search, a gold rod that was reported missing from the strongroom of Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple was found on the temples premises on Sunday. Thiruvananthapuram DCP Nakul Rajendra Deshmukh said the rod, weighing approximately 13 sovereigns, was found covered in soil near the temples northern entrance. The rod, he said, was found in an area located between the temples strongroom and the site on the premises where renovation work is under way.

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: K Vasuki, secretary of the labour department, released her latest book School of Life, a personal and philosophical exploration of the challenges and realisations that have shaped her life and career. The book was released by handing over a copy to retired SBI manager Thomas Bharat Govind and Aneesh V, representing the task force volunteers who contributed significantly to relief efforts during the 2018 Kerala floods, when Vasuki was serving as the district collector. The eve

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Green activists in the state capital on Saturday organised a peaceful protest walk demanding the protection of the heritage grounds of Kanakakunnu Palace. As many as 20 nature lovers took part in the walk held at Kanakakunnu Palace on Saturday morning. The massive installation of a container-laden ship replica at the Kanakakunnu Palace premises in Vizhinjam has sparked outrage among environmentalists. Earlier, green activists had moved the High Court against implementing nigh

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The long-awaited redevelopment project for Chalai market may soon receive a boost, as the state government seeks financial assistance through the Union governments newly launched Urban Challenge Scheme. Official sources indicate that authorities are aiming to secure one-third of the projects estimated cost of around Rs 200 crore from this Central scheme, which was recently announced in the Union Budget. Initiated by Smart City Thiruvananthapuram Ltd (SCTL), the redevelopment

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A gold rod weighing 107 grams, used for soldering purposes, has gone missing from the strongroom of the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple. The disappearance was noticed on Saturday morning when work resumed on the Sreekovil door, which has been under maintenance since May 7. The gold components on the temple door had been temporarily removed to facilitate the ongoing repair work. According to temple executive officer Mahesh, all such activities are carried out under strict police s

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: M S Neethu, who lost several of her fingers and toes following a botched cosmetic surgery , is not the sole victim of alleged medical negligence by the Thiruvananthapuram-based clinic. Nearly four years ago, a 46-year-old died allegedly after undergoing liposuction at the same clinic, it has emerged. According to Ashok Kumar, a city resident, his brother Amrith Raj underwent liposuction surgery at the clinic, then located in Pettah, on July 16, 2021, and died five days later.

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In a move to put a stop to the growing menace of drug abuse, over one lakh people will come together to form a 18-km-long human chain in Kattakada on Saturday. The anti-drug movement began on April 16 in the Kattakada Assembly constituency aimed at building peoples resistance against drug use and trafficking. The human chain will be formed at 4.30 pm from Kundamankadavu to Mandapathinkadavu. Under the leadership of MLA I B Satheesh, residents from all seven panchayats and 22

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In the wake of the approaching monsoon, the Kerala State Human Rights Commission has called for urgent intervention from the major irrigation department to remove the accumulated waste from Amayizhanchan Canal - where a sanitation worker lost his life while cleaning the canal last year. Earlier also, the commission had issued a detailed order directing various agencies to carry out the pre-monsoon sanitation drive immediately to ensure the flow of stormwater in the canal syst

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The sixth additional sessions court in Thiruvananthapuram has postponed the pronouncement of its verdict in the 2017 Nanthancode family massacre to May 12. The court had initially scheduled to pronounce the verdict against the lone accused Cadell Jeansen Raja on May 6. However, the verdict was first postponed to Thursday. However, the court moved it further and scheduled it on Monday. The Nanthancode family massacre was allegedly carried out by Cadell. The investigation revea

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: More than two months after a software engineer, M S Neethu, was left critically ill and had several fingers and toes amputated due to a botched cosmetic surgery, officials still have not established a medical board to investigate the incident. Initially, it was communicated that the medical board would meet on April 22 in response to a police request, but that meeting did not take place. Following a formal complaint from Neethus family to the health minister, they finally rec

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Cabinet has decided to create 32 new posts in the Food Safety Department. This aims to increase the states non-tax revenue and ensure food safety. Five posts of Assistant Public Prosecutor Grade 2 will be created in the Judicial First Class Magistrate Courts of Thiruvananthapuram, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Kozhikode and Kannur. These courts were earlier functioning as mobile courts and have since been converted to regular Judicial First Class Magistrate Courts. A total of 25 f

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Highlighting the values of brotherhood, truth, and friendship as essential for todays world, Shashi Tharoor said, Navajyothisree Karunakara Guru was a great spiritual teacher who proclaimed to the world, The religion I believe in is one of brotherhood, truth, and friendship. He was inaugurating the public meeting held at Santhigiri Ashram, Pothencode, as part of the 26th Nava Oli Jyotir Dinam observance. Referring to the recent tragic incident in Pahalgam, Tharoor said many s

Recreational gaming, the go-to weekend escapade in metro hubs, is now gaining popularity in the capital city as well. From soapy football fields and VR combat zones to high-speed laser tag and paintball arenas, these high-energy activities are reshaping how leisure time is spent. Also, these activities bring together fun, fitness, stress relief, and social bonding in one refreshing package. A growing number of people friends, colleagues, corporate teams are visiting these venues in groups to j

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With the Harbour Engineering Department failing to keep its promise to cut open the breakwater for the smooth sailing of fishing vessels at Muthalapozhi harbour, the fishermen are gearing up to relaunch their protest from Tuesday. Owing to accumulation of sand, the harbour mouth is on the verge of yet another closure. According to fishermen, if they fail to launch dredging activities immediately, the harbour mouth will be closed within the next two days. Chairman of Muthalapo

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: When the Vizhinjam International Seaport was commissioned on Friday, all three political fronts in Kerala vied for credit for the project. However, it was actually a Communist leader, the late T A Majeed, who set the wheels in motion to set up a harbour in the state capital nearly 70 years ago. It was while serving as public works minister in the first Kerala government headed by EMS Namboodiripad way back in 1957 that Majeed initiated the steps to set up a harbour in Vizhinj

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A 57-year-old man was arrested by the Neyyardam police for murdering his son allegedly under the influence of alcohol on Saturday night. Vijayan, a native of Kunnathumala, allegedly murdered his son Manoj, 29, after stabbing him with a knife at their residence at Karikuzhy near Amboori. The murder, the police said, was a fallout over a property dispute between the two. On Saturday night also, a clash erupted between the duo by around 8.15 pm. When the incident took place, Vij

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Tour bus operators are planning to file a contempt of court petition against the Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) for allegedly obstructing services to blacklisted vehicles, despite a court order prohibiting such actions. The court had earlier ruled that the MVD cannot deny tax payments or permit renewals to vehicles on the blacklist. However, several tourist vehicle owners reportedly missed the April 15 tax payment deadline after the MVD allegedly restricted access, in violat

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The vigilance department on Saturday launched a statewide inspection, Operation Adhigrahan to investigate allegations of corruption and irregularities in land acquisition and disbursement of rehabilitation funds linked to highway development projects. The raids began at 10m and were carried out at 32 offices across 12 districts, including the deputy collector and special tahsildar offices involved in land acquisition. The operation follows confidential inputs received by vigi

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Back home in Nellimoodu, Balaramapuram, the neighbourhood is reeling from a tragedy too sudden to process. Mothers sit in stunned silence, unaware for most of the day that their sons who had left for a pilgrimage to Velankanni would never return. Though whispers spread early, as friends and neighbours gathered outside homes just a few kilometres apart, no one could bring themselves to speak the truth. The weight of the news was too heavy. They grew up together and worked hard

One person died and four others sustained injuries after a fire broke out following a road accident involving a car, bike and an autorickshaw in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram.

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Four people from Thiruvananthapuram lost their lives in a road accident in Tamil Nadu while on a pilgrimage to Velankanni. The accident occurred on Sunday morning near Karuveppanchery in Thiruvarur district when the van they were travelling in collided with a TNSRTC bus. The deceased have been identified as Rajinath, Rajesh, Sajith, and Rahul -all residents of Thiruvananthapuram. They died on the spot. Three others, Rajinas from Kanjiramkulam, Sabu and Sunil from Nellimoodu s

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A blue-and-yellow macaw escaped from the Thiruvananthapuram Zoo on Friday afternoon, putting zoo authorities and bird keepers on high alert. The parrot reportedly flew out of its enclosure when the cage was opened for feeding. The macaw, one of the three hatched at the zoo on June 27, 2022, is not accustomed to feeding outside. However, zoo officials remain optimistic about its return. The incident occurred during feeding time when the keeper opened the cage. Our bird keepers

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With concerns over plastic pollution continuing unabated in the capital, the corporation has been grappling with the challenge of curbing plastic waste from choking the citys rivers, canals and drains. In an accomplishment of sorts, the civic body, in collaboration with Plastic Fischer, a Germany-based social enterprise, removed over 600 tonnes of plastic waste from local waterbodies over the past two years -- though it also served to underscore the severity of the crisis. Th