Thiruvananthapuram: An outpouring of love and grief marked Kerala’s farewell to one of its tallest political figures, V. S. Achuthanandan, as thousands gathered to honor the legacy of the former Chief Minister and veteran Communist leader. From ordinary citizens to political dignitaries, all came together to bid a tearful goodbye to the beloved statesman. Achuthanandan, Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram — The bus owners’ strike in Kerala has been called off after a conciliatory meeting with the state Transport Minister. The decision comes following a mutual agreement to hold further discussions on the contentious student concession fare issue. It was decided that a joint meeting involving student organization leaders, bus owners’ association representatives, and Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram — The Kerala government has declared a public holiday on July 22 (Tuesday) as a mark of respect following the demise of former Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan. All government offices, educational institutions, public sector undertakings, autonomous bodies, and institutions under the Negotiable Instruments Act across the state will remain closed for the day. The Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram :- In a move aimed at preserving the sanctity of one of India’s most revered pilgrimage sites, the Kerala High Court has barred media outlets from using drone cameras at the Sabarimala temple. The court cited privacy concerns and the need to maintain the spiritual atmosphere of the shrine, especially during the crowded pilgrimage Read More…
The US Marine Corps’ F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter jet, which made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport over five weeks ago, is set to take off tomorrow, July 22. The jet was grounded since June 14 after it experienced a hydraulic failure mid-flight while on a transit mission from the United Kingdom to Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: V.S. Achuthanandan, the towering figure of Kerala’s Left politics and a revered people’s leader, passed away at the age of 102. A key architect of modern Kerala’s political landscape, his death marks the end of a generation — the last surviving founding leader of the Communist Party of India (Marxist). Achuthanandan breathed his last Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Former Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan remains in critical condition following a heart attack and is currently undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram. On Sunday, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan visited the hospital to inquire about his predecessor’s health. He also spoke with Achuthanandan’s family members and the team of doctors overseeing the Read More…
Kerala Education Minister V. Sivankutty has announced a statewide emergency safety audit across all schools from July 25 to 31. The audit will involve direct inspections by officials, with oversight from a dedicated vigilance team from the Education Department. A high-level review meeting will be held at Shikshak Sadan, Thiruvananthapuram, on July 23 at 9:30 Read More…
The Thiruvananthapuram Railway Division is all set to launch India’s first mobile app designed exclusively to assist differently-abled passengers, especially those using wheelchairs. This pioneering initiative aims to simplify and enhance the travel experience for thousands who face mobility challenges. The app will allow wheelchair users to notify station authorities in advance about their travel Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Private buses across Kerala will go on an indefinite strike starting tomorrow, demanding fare hikes for student concessions and resolution of issues related to permit renewals. The strike has been called by a joint action committee of bus owners’ organizations. Although Transport Minister K. B. Ganesh Kumar held discussions with bus owners recently, the Read More…