Woman entrepreneur baffled by strange turn of events at her house Woman entrepreneur in Thrikkakara North baffled by theft and mysterious visitors, sparking police investigation into strange events. The Hindu · Apr 16, 2024
UDF in Thrikkakara municipality gets caught in another ‘gift’ controversy UDF municipality embroiled in controversy over gift coupons, LDF accuses vice-chairman of cheating, bank involvement, and improper budget distribution. The Hindu · Apr 10, 2024
Bomb threat to Kerala government’s Navakerala Sadas to be held at Thrikkakara on Jan. 1 office of the Additional District Magistrate in Ernakulam has received an anonymous letter threatening to plant an explosive at the venue of the Kerala Cabinet’s Navakerala Sadas in Thrikkakara slated to be held on January 1, 2024 The Hindu · Dec 30, 2023
Spat between Thrikkakara municipality and KWA over public tap connections Kerala Water Authority and Thrikkakara municipality in conflict over the number of public tap connections and dues of ₹75 lakh. KWA and municipality open to joint inspection. The Hindu · Dec 19, 2023
Thrikkakara municipality to turn fully digital at the stroke of New Year Thrikkakara municipality to turn e-office in 2021, cutting out leeway for corrupt practices. Funds allocated for infrastructure and equipment. RTI applications to be responded to quickly. K-SMART project to make services accessible digitally. The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023
Thrikkakara municipal chairperson and secretary lock horns over allocation of funds to Navakerala Sadas Thrikkakara munic. council hasn't decided against allocating funds for Nava Kerala Sadas, despite govt. order urging local bodies to do so. Munic. chairperson has written to sec. forbidding him from allocating funds, but sec. cites govt. order empowering him to do so. North Paravur munic. The Hindu · Nov 25, 2023
Thrikkakara municipality assesses building tax dues of ₹23 crore since 2013 Thrikkakara Muncpl. has assessed ₹23cr in bldg. tax dues over past decade. 277 consumers identified w/ min. dues of ₹50K, totalling ₹10cr. Muncpl. sending notices, visiting defaulters to put up notices & initiate litigation. 101 owe over ₹50K, 67 over ₹1L, 5 over ₹2L. The Hindu · Nov 22, 2023
Cusat authorities suggest widening of road to ease internal vehicular movement Cusat requests Thrikkakara municipality to widen curves on ring road to allow vehicular movement. Varsity proposed alternative to regulate traffic, but widening needed. Steps taken to construct compound wall for campus security. Decision to regulate traffic postponed due to opposition from residents. The Hindu · Nov 10, 2023
Heavy rain, strong wind cause widespread damage in Thrikkakara Strong wind and heavy rain caused widespread disruption in Thrikkakara, Chittethukara, Thuthiyoor, and Infopark, damaging vehicles, trees, and houses. A roadside vendor was injured, a church parish hall roof was blown away, and a Bevco outlet suffered damage with customers injured by splintered glass. KSEB intervened in time to restore… The Hindu · Nov 10, 2023
Kerala: Strong winds batter many parts of Kochi KOCHI: Very strong wind accompanied by rain and thunder caused widespread damages in Thrikkakara, Tripunithura and Pattimattom fire station limits on Friday evening. Trees uprooted and fell over electric poles, vehicles and houses causing heavy damages and leading to traffic congestion in many areas. The Times of India · Nov 10, 2023
Kerala youth who was under treatment for suspected food poisoning after eating shawarma dies Rahul D. Nair, 22, died of septic shock after consuming shawarma from a restaurant in Kerala. The Thrikkakara police booked the restaurant owner and the health wing shut it down. Three other customers also reported health issues after eating from the same restaurant. Food safety officials are investigating to confirm… The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023
The Congress’s misplaced confidence Confidence in Congress is high after wins in Thrikkakara and Puthuppally by-elections. UDF is banking on anti-incumbency sentiment, but infighting and lack of enthusiasm among sitting MPs may prove costly. CPI(M) has better rapport with minority communities and is preparing for 2024 polls. BJP's presence in 5 LS constituencies could… The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023
Cusat to offer ‘mercy chance’ exam for those enrolled since 2000 Cusat to offer 'mercy chance' exam for B.Tech candidates with backlogs since 2000. Exam likely to be held in November at School of Engineering, Thrikkakara. Exam based on requests from candidates, many of whom are now working in IT or have started their own businesses. The Hindu · Sep 9, 2023
Congress workers take out victory laps across Kerala to celebrate Puthupally by-election win Congress workers celebrate Chandy Oommen's by-election win in Puthupally. KPCC president Sudhakaran says UDF's victories in Thrikkakara and Puthupally bypolls, and local body polls, paint ominous picture for CPI(M) The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023
The Hindu · Aug 26, 2023 YouTube channel editor Shajan Skaria arrested in forgery case Team from Thrikkakara police arrested Shajan Skaria, editor/publisher of YouTube channel Marunadan Malayali, in forgery case from Nilambur. Arrest was made after he failed to appear before Nilambur SHO as per High Court directive. Skaria accused of forging BSNL bill to register company, booked under IPC Sections 420, 468, 471.…
The Hindu · Jul 30, 2023 Radhamani Pillai elected new chief of Thrikkakara municipality Radhamani Pillai of the Congress was elected chairperson of the Thrikkakara municipality comfortably on Saturday after weeks of uncertainty over differences of opinion within the United Democratic Front (UDF
The Hindu · Jul 23, 2023 Congress might attempt Thrikkakara tack in Puthuppally UDF likely to repeat Thrikkakara strategy in Puthupally by-poll. Congress keen to field Chandy Oommen, BJP a potential spoiler. Kinship politics, religious divides, dynastic politics to be tested.
The Hindu · Jun 15, 2022 Uma Thomas takes oath as MLA She says she will continue development works left unfinished by her husband
The Times of India · Jun 5, 2022 Thrikkakara bypoll: Uma Thomas received CPM votes too, says VD Satheesan KOCHI: A day after UDF candidate Uma Thomas won by a record margin in the Thrikkakara bypoll, opposition leader V D Satheeshan said she received votes from all parties, including CPM. "The victory will give a fresh impetus to the UDF," he said on Saturday.
The Times of India · Jun 4, 2022 Thrikkakara bypoll: CPM begins inquiry to get at rout’s root KOCHI: A day after the LDF suffered a humiliating defeat in Thrikkakara bypoll, the CPM has initiated a detailed inquiry into the reasons for the debacle. CPM district secretariat in Ernakulam on Saturday started analysing the setback in the bypoll and as per reports issues like ‘weak candidature’ and ‘consolidation…
The Hindu · Jun 4, 2022 Uma Thomas | Out of the shadows Wife of a late Congress leader secured a huge victory in Kerala byelection
The Times of India · Jun 4, 2022 Kerala: Verdict signal to exercise caution, says CPM KOCHI: CPM state secretary Kodiyeri Balakrishnan has said the party viewed Thrikkakara bypoll result as a signal to exercise more caution in its activities. However, he said the verdict would not make any change in the government decision to implement the K-Rail project.
The Hindu · Jun 3, 2022 Left reels under enormity of Thrikkakara defeat Thrikkakara bypoll defeat is an appraisal of new govt.’s performance
The Hindu · Jun 3, 2022 People have assessed this government; Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan should resign: K. Sudhakaran Mr. Sudhakaran said, “Government should be ready to correct its mistake. At least now the government should understand that what they proposed is not development that people are expecting.”