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ATL Thiruvananthapuram unit supplies critical components for Aditya-L1 mission

ATL Thiruvananthapuram unit supplies critical components for Aditya-L1 mission

The Hindu · Sep 2, 2023

Onam sales: Supplyco records a turnover of ₹170 crore

Kerala State Civil Supplies Corporation (Supplyco) recorded a sales turnover of ₹170 crore during Onam season. District-level fares contributed ₹6.28 crore, while sales from other Onam fares stood at ₹112.44 crore. Subsidised items worth ₹55.26 crore were sold. Highest volume of sales was ₹14.25 crore on Aug 26, with an…

The Hindu · Sep 2, 2023

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor meets senior leader AK Antony in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram

Following his recent induction into the congress-working-committee">Congress Working Committee (CWC), congress-mp">Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday met the senior party leader AK Antony at his residence in Thiruvananthapuram. Read further on Dynamite news:

Dynamite News · Sep 2, 2023

Oommen Chandy's daughter Achu files complaint against cyber attacks on her

Achu Oommen, daughter of late Kerala CM Oommen Chandy, lodged complaint against a Thiruvananthapuram person for posting defamatory remarks. She condemned cyber attacks against her in light of Puthuppally bypoll.

The Hindu · Aug 30, 2023

Installation at Onam Week celebrations a reminder of the threat posed by plastics

At Kanakakkunnu Palace, a 90-ft snake made of 20,000 plastic bottles serves as a reminder of the environmental damage caused by overuse of plastic. 11 artists created the installation to raise awareness of the threat posed by plastic. The Thiruvananthapuram city Corporation has deployed a 200-member green army to enforce…

The Hindu · Aug 28, 2023

90-foot-long snake about to swallow globe — installation art made out of plastic bottles — draws crowds at Onam display in Kerala

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A 90-foot-long snake-like installation made out of 20,000 plastic bottles by a team of imaginative young minds is one of the major attractions drawing curious crowds at the main venue of the Onam Week celebrations by Kerala Tourism in Thiruvananthapuram.

The Times of India · Aug 28, 2023

Security intensified in city for Onam

Thiruvananthapuram to be under thick security blanket for Onam festivities. 1,500 police officers, drones, surveillance cameras, shadow teams for crowd control, crime prevention. Security scheme with 9 zones, 22 divisions, 71 sectors supervised by Deputy Commissioners. 200 women police officers, special control room at Kanakakkunnu Palace, 107 CCTV cameras. Special…

The Hindu · Aug 26, 2023

Thiruvananthapuram city to deck up for Onam from today

Thrissur to be lit up for Onam: Tourism Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas to switch on city-wide illumination. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to inaugurate State-level Onam week celebrations at Nishagandhi open air auditorium. 8,000 artistes to participate in cultural events, concerts, folk art performances, fusion music & more. Trade & food…

The Hindu · Aug 25, 2023

AAI yet to make a tangible economic gain by leasing Thiruvananthapuram airport

Six airports privatised by Centre have contributed ₹896 cr as PPF to AAI. Thiruvananthapuram airport, handed to Adani Group, contributed ₹91.12 cr. AAI expected to earn ₹179 cr in FY20-21, but earned only ₹91.12 cr. Expansion plans need 36 acres, yet to be provided by State. Adani Group paid ₹476.15…

The Hindu · Aug 24, 2023

A carpet of flowers for Onam

Kudumbashree’s Onam flower cultivation: Balaramapuram, 20 km from Thiruvananthapuram, is proud of its flower cultivation for Onam. Kudumbashree's JLGs are cultivating flowers such as marigold, chrysanthemum, jasmine, globe amaranth, and lotus in all districts. This year, 780.03 acres are under flower cultivation, with 1,819 JLGs involved. Farmers are selling flowers…

The Hindu · Aug 24, 2023