Thiruvananthapuram: News
12 Nov 2024
MalayalamRape case: SC extends Siddique's interim bail for another week
The Supreme Court has extended the interim protection from arrest for Malayalam actor Siddique, who is embroiled in an alleged rape case.
12 Nov 2024
Indian Administrative Service (IAS)'Collector Bro' among 2 Kerala IAS officers suspended for indiscipline
The Kerala government, headed by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, has suspended two Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers—K Gopalakrishnan and N Prashanth—for disciplinary reasons.
25 Sep 2024
Kerala High CourtMeToo accused Siddique still missing; government to block bail re-appeal
Malayalam actor Siddique has been missing since the Kerala High Court denied his anticipatory bail plea in a rape case.
24 Sep 2024
ErnakulamActor-politician Mukesh grilled for 3hrs after arrest, released on bail
Malayalam actor and legislator M Mukesh was arrested on Tuesday (September 24) on charges of rape but was later released on bail.
24 Sep 2024
MalayalamKerala HC rejects actor Siddique's anticipatory bail in assault case
The Kerala High Court has dismissed the anticipatory bail application of Malayalam actor Siddique, who is embroiled in a sexual assault case.
21 Sep 2024
Shashi Tharoor'Will raise issue in Parliament…': Tharoor on corporate work culture
Congress leader and Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor has called for a legislation mandating an eight-hour workday, five days a week.
02 Sep 2024
Kerala High CourtRape case: Malayalam actor Siddique moves HC for anticipatory bail
Malayalam actor Siddique has approached the Kerala High Court, reportedly seeking anticipatory bail in a rape case filed against him.
30 Aug 2024
Indian Penal CodeMalayalam actor Jayasurya faces second FIR over sexual assault allegations
Malayalam actor Jayasurya has been hit with a second First Information Report (FIR) over allegations of sexual misconduct.
23 Aug 2024
MalayalamMalayalam actor Nirmal Benny (37) dies due to heart attack
Malayalam film industry is mourning the untimely demise of actor Nirmal Benny, who passed away on Friday at the age of 37.
22 Aug 2024
Air IndiaBomb threat on AI flight: Emergency declared at Thiruvananthapuram airport
A state of full emergency was declared at the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on Thursday, after a bomb threat on an Air India flight from Mumbai.
06 Aug 2024
KeralaKerala: Rare brain disease kills 27-year-old after bathing in pond
A 27-year-old man in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram died from a rare, often fatal, brain disease called amoebic meningoencephalitis.
30 Jul 2024
India Meteorological Department (IMD)What IIT Delhi's landslide risk map revealed about Wayanad
Just a few months before the massive landslides hit Kerala's Wayanad, a landslide susceptibility map created by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi indicated that 58.52% of the district was classified as having "high to very high" risk.
15 Jul 2024
Indian NavyKerala sanitation worker found dead after 46-hour search
Joy, a sanitation worker from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala's capital city, was found dead on Monday morning after being missing since Saturday.
12 Jul 2024
Adani GroupIndia's largest transshipment port, Vizhinjam, welcomes mothership: What this means
Defying naysayers' predictions that the Vizhinjam Port in Kerala would not be operational by 2025, the first container ship, "San Fernando," landed at the Vizhinjam International Seaport on Thursday at 7:00am.
10 Jun 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Actor-MP Suresh Gopi relinquishing ministerial role for films? His response
Suresh Gopi, the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) first-ever MP from Kerala, has disputed claims that he does not want to be part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new cabinet.
04 Jun 2024
Rajeev Chandrasekhar2024 poll results: Tharoor trails Chandrasekhar in Thiruvananthapuram
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor is currently trailing behind Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar for the Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha seat in Kerala.
23 May 2024
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Kerala rains: 4 dead, IMD sounds 'orange' alert
At least four people have lost their lives due to heavy rains in Kerala, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue an orange alert for several districts on Thursday.
26 Apr 2024
Communist Party of India - Marxist (CPIM)Top CPI(M) leader in hot seat over 'talks' with BJP
Rumors of a meeting between veteran Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader EP Jayarajan and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Kerala incharge Prakash Javadekar have set political circles abuzz.
13 Apr 2024
KeralaKeralites crowdfund ₹34 crore to free death-sentenced man in Saudi
Keralites in India and overseas have successfully raised ₹34 crore in four days to secure the release of Kozhikode native Abdul Rahim, who was facing a death sentence in Saudi Arabia.
11 Apr 2024
Rajeev Chandrasekhar'Irony died when...": Minister's jibe at Tharoor in affidavit row
Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Thursday hit back at the Congress over the controversy surrounding his election affidavit.
10 Apr 2024
MalayalamRenowned Malayalam film producer Gandhimathi Balan dies at 66
Gandhimathi Balan, a celebrated producer in the Malayalam film industry, passed away on Wednesday in Thiruvananthapuram at the age of 66.
10 Apr 2024
Rajeev ChandrasekharRajeev Chandrasekhar sends legal notice to Shashi Tharoor for defamation
Rajeev Chandrasekhar, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) representative for Thiruvananthapuram, has issued a legal notice to Congress leader, Shashi Tharoor, accusing the latter of defamation.
08 Apr 2024
Shashi TharoorWhat Shashi Tharoor said after Union minister's debate challenge
Congress's three-time Thiruvananthapuram MP, who's also renominated for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections by the party, Shashi Tharoor, has accepted Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Rajeev Chandrasekhar's "challenge" for an open debate.
03 Apr 2024
Narendra ModiWho is alternative to PM Modi? Congress's Shashi Tharoor responds
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said on Wednesday that discussions about alternatives to Prime Minister Narendra Modi were "irrelevant."
03 Apr 2024
Arunachal PradeshKerala couple, their friend found dead in Arunachal hotel room
A couple and their friend from Kerala were found dead in a hotel room in Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh.
18 Mar 2024
Tamil Nadu'Thalapathy' Vijay returns to Kerala for 'GOAT' after 14 years
South sensation Thalapathy Vijay is all set to film the climax of his forthcoming movie Greatest of All Time (GOAT) in Trivandrum, Kerala.
20 Dec 2023
Mansukh MandaviyaIndia witnesses COVID-19 surge, health minister calls for mock drills
India on Wednesday witnessed a fresh surge in COVID-19 cases, with 614 new cases reported in the last 24 hours—reportedly the highest daily tally since May 21. This increase is attributed to the coronavirus sub-variant JN.1.
07 Dec 2023
KeralaKerala: Doctor kills self over dowry demand of BMW, gold
A 26-year-old postgraduate medical student in Kerala allegedly died by suicide after her wedding was nixed due to exorbitant dowry demand.
16 Oct 2023
KeralaKerala: Flood-like situation in Thiruvananthapuram after heavy rains, schools shut
Heavy rainfall has reportedly disrupted normal life in Kerala, leading to waterlogging in several regions, especially the southernmost districts.
12 May 2023
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)No merit list, divisions to prevent unhealthy competition: CBSE
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) declared the results of classes 10 and 12 on Friday.
25 Apr 2023
Vande Bharat ExpressVande Bharat in Kerala: Check out timings, routes, and fares
The Indian Railways is becoming faster and more modern every year, thanks to Vande Bharat Express which is making its way to more and more destinations across the country.
15 Mar 2023
Legislative AssemblyKerala Assembly ruckus: 4 Opposition MLAs, 5 security staff injured
The Kerala Legislative Assembly witnessed a ruckus on Wednesday, with Opposition MLAs staging a protest outside Speaker A N Shamseer's office, reported NDTV.
24 Feb 2023
KeralaKerala: Full emergency declared at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport
In yet another aviation-related incident in India, a full emergency was announced at the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala on Friday after a Dammam-bound Air India Express flight from Calicut (also known as Kozhikode) was diverted to the state capital amid suspicions of a reported hydraulic failure.
08 Sep 2022
Kerala5 interesting things to bring home from Kerala
Known as God's Own Country, Kerala is popular among tourists for its magical backwaters, pristine beaches, lush greenery, Ayurvedic therapies, and rich art and culture.
18 Jul 2022
KeralaDubai-return Kerala man is India's second monkeypox patient
India's second monkeypox case was reported from Kerala on Monday, according to officials.
26 May 2022
Shimla5 most scenic rail routes in India
Trains are the most comfortable modes of transport you can opt for. During your journey, you can witness the beautiful changing landscape while sipping on some warm tea and munching on samosas.
20 Jan 2021
KeralaKerala CM flays takeover of Thiruvananthapuram Airport by Adani Group
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday criticized the takeover of Thiruvananthapuram Airport by the Adani Group, saying it is not for the development of the facility but to protect the interest of monopolies.
11 Jul 2020
KeralaKerala: Doctors on COVID-19 duty say mob coughed on them
A young doctor and her team were allegedly mobbed by a crowd as they drove into a Community Health Center in Kerala's capital Thiruvananthapuram on Friday.
07 Jul 2020
Kerala#KeralaGoldSmuggling: Ex-UAE Consulate employee 'main accused'; CMO links allegedly found
The customs officials at the Thiruvananthapuram international airport seized 30kgs of gold worth Rs. 15 crore during an operation on Sunday.
10 Dec 2019
Indian Administrative Service (IAS)Story of Pranjal Patil, India's first visually-challenged woman IAS officer
Pranjal Patil, the first visually challenged woman IAS officer in the country, recently took over as Sub-Collector of Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala in October 2019.
15 Oct 2019
IndiaPranjal Patil: First visually-impaired woman IAS appointed Kerala Sub-Collector
On Monday, India's first woman IAS officer with visual impairment, Pranjal Patil, took over as the Sub-Collector of Thiruvananthapuram district in Kerala.
16 Aug 2019
India#CareerBytes: Want to join ISRO? Here's everything you should know
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is one of the largest and most successful space agencies in the world.
04 Aug 2019
KeralaIAS officer arrested after drunk driving spree kills journalist
In a tragic incident, a senior journalist was killed in a road accident on Saturday morning.
28 Jul 2019
Shashi TharoorLack of clarity at the top hurting Congress: Shashi Tharoor
Senior Congress leader and Thiruvananthapuram MP, Shashi Tharoor, said that lack of clarity on leadership following Rahul Gandhi's resignation is hurting the party.
16 Apr 2019
Shashi TharoorCivility a rare virtue in Indian-politics: Tharoor on Sitharaman's visit
Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today called on Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, who is in hospital after suffering head injuries while performing a ritual at a temple in Thiruvananthapuram.
20 Mar 2019
XShashi Tharoor, known for impeccable English, trolled for wrong spelling
Congress MP from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Shashi Tharoor, is known for his marvellous command over English.
08 Feb 2019
KochiIn a first, Kochi Metro launches breastfeeding pods at stations
In a heartening development, the Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) is now providing breastfeeding pods for mothers at four stations across its network.
06 Feb 2019
IndiaTharoor nominates Kerala fishermen for #NobelPeacePrize; here's why
Senior Congress leader and Member of Parliament from Thiruvananthapuram, Shashi Tharoor, has nominated the fishermen of Kerala for this year's Nobel Peace Prize.
04 Jan 2019
Kerala'Not afraid of BJP': Woman-journo assaulted during #SanghParivar #SabarimalaWomenEntry protest
A woman journalist in Thiruvananthapuram was allegedly attacked while covering a Sangh Parivar protest organized after two women, below 50, entered the Sabarimala Ayyappa temple on Wednesday.
08 Dec 2018
IndiaKSWDC ties up with NSTFDC to provide financial-aid to tribals
The Kerala State Women's Development Corporation (KSWDC) has entered into a pact with the National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC) to provide more financial aid and empower tribal women.
14 Nov 2018
KeralaEvery year, Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram airport shuts down for 'God'
The main runway of the Thiruvananthapuram airport in Kerala was shut down at 4pm on Wednesday, and will remain so till 9pm.
11 Oct 2018
Supreme Court Of IndiaRSS moved SC in 2006, seeking women's entry into Sabarimala
Kerala Devaswom Minister Kadakampally Surendran today sought to turn the tables on RSS on the Sabarimala issue, claiming that Sangh leaders had moved Supreme Court in 2006, seeking entry of women into Lord Ayyappa's shrine.
02 Oct 2018
Music IndustryViolinist Balabhaskar dies a week after car accident killed daughter
Noted violinist Balabhaskar, who was critically injured in a car accident, died in Thiruvananthapuram today.
17 Aug 2018
KochiKerala Floods: Air India to operate Kochi flights from Thiruvananthapuram
National carrier Air India today said its flights scheduled to depart from the Kochi airport, which has been shut down till August 26 due to floods, will operate from Thiruvananthapuram.
25 Jul 2018
India13 years later, two cops get death for Udayakumar's custodial-murder
Today, two policemen were sentenced to death for the 2005 custodial death of 26-year-old Udayakumar.
16 Jul 2018
Shashi TharoorBJP activists vandalize Shashi Tharoor's office following 'Hindu Pakistan' comments
On Monday, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor alleged that BJP Yuva Morcha "vandals" had trashed his constituency office at Thiruvananthapuram, and even tied a banner which read "Hindu Pakistan".
23 Jun 2018
KeralaKerala Sahitya Akademi awardee B Sujatha Devi dies at 72
Poetess and winner of the Kerala Sahitya Akademi award, B Sujatha Devi, passed away at a private hospital in Kerala's capital Thiruvananthapuram today following a brief illness.
15 Jun 2018
KeralaKerala IPS-officer's daughter 'manhandles' police driver, case registered against both
The daughter of a senior IPS officer of Kerala cadre has been booked under non-bailable charges for allegedly manhandling his official driver following a quarrel.
10 May 2018
KeralaBraving hurdles, transsexual couple ties the knot in Kerala
In a marriage hall in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, a transsexual couple tied the knot on Thursday under Special Marriages Act.
15 Mar 2018
IndiaWith burning lakes, potholes, Bengaluru fares worst in urban-governance survey
A comprehensive study assessing the urban governance in 23 cities of India has brought a real bad news for Bengaluru.
20 Dec 2017
KeralaThiruvananthapuram: Students expelled over "friendly hug"! Back to medieval times?
In a shocking incident, a girl and a boy -students of a leading private school in Thiruvananthapuram- have been expelled for hugging in public, sparking a debate on discipline and morality across Kerala.
03 Jun 2017
EducationCBSE Results- Are students doing better or worse? An analysis
The CBSE declared the 2017 Class X results on June 3, later than its normal time of May end. Results were delayed due to a court hearing on its moderation policy.
02 Apr 2017
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)Thiruvananthapuram: 400 CRPF jawans get food poisoning
Sources stated that 400 CRPF jawans attached to the Pallipuram CRPF camp have come down with suspected cases of food poisoning.
28 Jan 2017
Western RailwayNational level swimmer hangs herself in Mumbai
Tanika Dhara, a 23-year old national level swimmer working as a junior clerk with the Western Railways has allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself at her residence in Mumbai's Lower Parel area.
