The Latest Breaking News from Thiruvananthapuram

‘Late running’ of trains: standoff between Railways, regular commuters intensifies

Commuters protest Railways' 'adamant' attitude in not revising Vande Bharat train timetable, leading to disruption of other trains & hardship for passengers. Friends on Rails sent memo to Minister, suggesting advanced departure of Vande Bharat to avoid disruption & help commuters.

The Hindu · Oct 28, 2023

Rozgar Mela: 135 fresh recruits inducted into Central government service

As many as 135 fresh recruits were inducted into the Central government service as part of the Rozgar Mela – the flagship recruitment drive launched by the Prime Minister in 2022 to provide job opportunities for 10 lakh youth in various Central government ministries and departments, held in Thiruvananthapuram on…

The Hindu · Oct 28, 2023

Another surge of northeast monsoon is likely in Kerala

The IMD issued a yellow alert for eight districts except Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Malappuram, and Kasaragod districts on Sunday

The Hindu · Oct 28, 2023

Maha Navami 2023: Devotees offer prayers at Chenthitta Devi Temple in Kerala

Devotees in large numbers thronged Chenthitta Devi Temple in Thiruvananthapuram to offer prayers on Maha Navami or the last day of Navaratri.

Dynamite News · Oct 23, 2023

Flood mitigation back in priority after a lull, following surprise floods in the capital

Lull in flood mitigation measures in Thiruvananthapuram led to surprise flooding. Opposition demands launch of second phase of Operation Anantha. Govt. asks District Admin. & Corporation to prepare proposals for flood mitigation. Widening of Kannammoola canal, desiltation of Aruvikkara & Akkulam reservoirs proposed. Encroachments on crucial canals cleared in 2015,…

The Hindu · Oct 22, 2023

LPSC happy with performance of Test Vehicle-D1 mission’s propulsion system

ISRO celebrates successful TV-D1 mission; LPSC in Thiruvananthapuram happy with propulsion system performance. The mission demonstrated in-flight abort capability and recovery of the crew escape system. The LPSC developed a liquid propulsion stage based on the L-40 stage of the GSLV. The mission was the first time an ISRO launch…

The Hindu · Oct 22, 2023

Kochi youth’s murder: police to visit Goa again to wrap up evidence collection

Kochia team from Ernakulam Town South police to visit Goa to collect evidence in connection with alleged murder of man from Kochi. DNA profiling done by local police, awaiting report from Thiruvananthapuram forensic lab. Five-member gang suspected to be involved in murder, last member nabbed from Palakkad. Dispute over drugs…

The Hindu · Oct 20, 2023

Kerala High Court quashes government’s show-cause notice to Ciza Thomas, former VC in-charge of APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University

Kerala High Court quashes show-cause notice issued to Ciza Thomas, former Principal, Govt Engg College, Thiruvananthapuram for taking over additional charge of V-C of KTU without govt permission. Bench found govt's action selective & biased, an abuse of law. KAT failed to consider her challenge strictly in accordance with SC…

The Hindu · Oct 20, 2023

Youth sentenced to 20-year RI for abusing minor girl

The Thiruvananthapuram Fast-Track Special Court has sentenced a 26-year-old youth to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of ₹35,000 for abusing a six-year-old girl.

The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023

Other trains being detained for Vande Bharat, alleges rail users’ forum

Close to two dozen trains are daily detained by Railways to ensure that the four Vande Bharat trains keep their schedule, alleges Friends on Rail (FOR), a WhatsApp group of over 5,000 train commuters. Railways deny charge

The Hindu · Oct 19, 2023