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Onmanorama
A one-day trip off the beaten track in Thiruvananthapuram
Onmanorama
The sights in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala's capital, are ageless and continue to attract repeat travellers. However, taking a detour from the popular tourist spots for a one-day trip offers a different experience. The main advantage of such a journey is ...

Times of India
Keralite's firm behind India's first private satellite
Times of India
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A few minutes after SpaceX Block 5 Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California on Tuesday night, Kris Nair, the co-founder and CEO of Mumbai-based Exseed Space, tweeted "WE ARE IN SPACE".and more »

Times of India
Pinarayi Vijayan firm on Women's Wall plan, wants to include all ...
Times of India
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said here on Monday that the government would go ahead with the 'Women's Wall' campaign over ...and more »

Times of India
Rehana Fathima's bail plea rejected
Times of India
Pathanamthitta: Pathanamthitta sessions court on Tuesday rejected the bail plea of activist Rehana Fathima, who is in judicial custody for allegedly hurting religious sentiments with her Facebook post. Pathanamthitta police arrested Rehana from Kochi ...

Times of India
Achuthanandan tears into women's wall plan | Thiruvananthapuram ...
Times of India
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Organizing a class struggle in association with caste-based organizations such as the NSS, is not a part of a Communist revolution.
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Tiffany Brar conferred Helen Keller award
Times of India
T'puram: Disability-rights activist Tiffany Brar, founder of city-based Jyothirgamaya Foundation, was conferred the 19th NCPEDP-Mindtree Helen Keller Award at a function held in New Delhi on the eve of International Day of Disabled Persons on Sunday.and more »

Model villages envisaged at Karakulam
Times of India
Thiruvananthapuram: Pallium India has proposed a project to convert two villages under Karakulam panchayat into model villages, where accessibility to public places like government offices and schools is ensured for all including senior citizens and ...

Times of India
From this year, IFFK goes fully digital
Times of India
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In its 23 years history, IFFK (International Film festival of Kerala) will completely forego film print format for screening movies for the first time. Since 2012, films in traditional format had been on the decline as a good share ...

Times of India
Students bunk classes, cops herd them back
Times of India
Thiruvananthapuram: Truant students from city schools are having a hard time as the shadow police team found around 70 school students in last two days who had skipped classes and were roaming around in the city. Their parents were summoned and ...

When their silence speaks volumes
Times of India
Thiruvananthapuram: Their world is soundless. But, they listened to their heart. The three-day painting exhibition titled 'Signs – the Art of Silence', underway at Museum auditorium, features five deaf artists whose works speak volumes. Organized by ...

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Parks are spooky, dark and damp | Thiruvananthapuram News ...
Times of India
There are at least eight parks within the city limits. The children's park at Museum premises is the most sought one. It sees huge turnout, prompting authorities to ...
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The News Minute
Kerala to set up its first skin bank in Thiruvananthapuram
The News Minute
Rs 6.579 crore has been sanctioned to set up the skin bank and to upgrade the existing burns unit at the Medical College Hospital in Thiruvananthapuram. TNM Staff. Tuesday, December 04, 2018 - 18:59. Share @Whatsapp Share @Facebook Share @twitter ...

Times of India
Assembly proceedings disrupted on 4th day too
Times of India
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:The assembly proceedings were disrupted for the fourth consecutive day over Sabarimala issue, with the assembly adjourned after 20 minutes after meeting, on Monday. Three opposition MLAs - V S Sivakumar (Congress), ...and more »

KTU campus will remain in Thiruvananthapuram: Higher Education Secretary
The New Indian Express
At present, KTU is temporarily functioning from the campus of College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram, (CET). Share Via Email. Published: 04th December 2018 10:06 AM | Last Updated: 04th December 2018 10:06 AM | A+A A-. By Express News ...

Times of India
Cracks develop in CM's 'women's wall'
Times of India
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In December 2016, the state government celebrated with fanfare the centenary of 'Namukku Jaathi Illa' (We have no caste) proclamation by Sree Narayana Guru. Two years down the line, the same government lined up over 100 ...

Times of India
State can seek waiver from defence ministry
Times of India
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The state government can request the Union defence minister to waive the expenses raised by Indian Air Force for its recent flood relief and rescue operations in Kerala, IAF sources said. Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday ...and more »

Times of India
Government to amend order on media restrictions
Times of India
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: After criticism from various corners, the government has decided to amend the order specifying guidelines for the media to interact with ministers and government functionaries. Replying to a submission by K C Joseph, MLA, chief ...

Why did Mullappally keep mum, asks CM
Times of India
Thiruvananthapuram: Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday asked KPCC president Mullappally Ramachandran why he hadn't acted on the file he claimed to have seen involving DGP Loknath Behera's efforts to save Narendra Modi and Amit Shah from ...and more »

Times of India
Techie killed as bike rams car
Times of India
Thiruvananthapuram: A youth was killed in a road accident after his bike rammed a car at Nareekal near Kattaikonam here on Monday. The police identified the deceased as Razib, son of Sulaiman and Najuma Beegam, Juman manzil, Melemukku, Kuttichal.and more »

Times of India
Park in dire straits: Residents approach child rights panel
Times of India
Thiruvananthapuram: The children's park at Sreekanteswaram located near Fort School remains as a landmark only in online map. The Sreekanteswaram G Padmanabha Pillai children's park, which is maintained by the city corporation, looks much different ...and more »

Times of India
Expert panel recommends restoration of old channel
Times of India
Thiruvananthapuram: The expert committee constituted by district collector to resolve the logjam at Panathura, which had impeded the state government's ambitious plan to revamp Parvathy Puthanar, has recommended restoration of the canal along the area ...

Taking home memories of a lifetime
Times of India
Thiruvananthapuram: For these kids, watching a sunset or splashing about in the waves could be counted as an experience of a lifetime. On World Disabled Day on Monday, about a hundred kids with special needs spent a beautiful evening at Kovalam ...and more »

Int'l meet to take drumstick places
Times of India
Thiruvananthapuram: Centre of Excellency in Moringa (Drumstick) will host a three-day international conference on Moringa Entrepreneurship on December 20, 21 and 22 at Stella Maris Institute of Development Studies (SMIDS) and Hotel Singaar ...

Aswamedham cricket tourney today
Times of India
Thiruvananthapuram: National Health Mission will organize a cricket tournament as part of Aswamedham, the anti-leprosy campaign, at 9am on Tuesday at Manjalikulam ground. District panchayat president V K Madhu will inaugurate the tournament.

Independent engineers rendered toothless
Times of India
Thiruvananthapuram: While implementing a BOT-annuity project, here city road improvement project (CRIP), the role of independent engineer, who should act as unbiased reviewer of the project, is crucial. However, both Kerala Road Fund Board (KRFB) and ...

Times of India
P Sathasivam summons CM Pinarayi Vijayan, voices concern over Sabarimala
Times of India
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Governor P Sathasivam, who summoned chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday against the backdrop of simmering tension at Sabarimala, expressed his displeasure over the treatment meted out to Union minister Pon ...

Indulge
Moroccan-Hungarian origin pianist Marouan Benabdallah performs in Thiruvananthapuram
Indulge
November 27 | Thiruvananthapuram Kerala is making space for all the Western classical music enthusiasts. Trivandrum Centre for Performing Arts hosts Moroccan-Hungarian origin pianist Marouan Benabdallah who was presented with the Medal of the ...

Times of India
Cops slap fresh non-bailable charges on 4 BJP-RSS leaders
Times of India
Nilackal: Police on Thursday slapped one more non-bailable charge on BJP state general secretary K Surendran and three other BJP leaders. SC/ST Morcha state president P Sudheer was arrested from Sannidhanam in connection with this case. Surendran ...and more »

Times of India
Their protest is against the Constitution: Seema
Times of India
Thiruvananthapuram: Hundreds of women students of University College took out a march to Palayam Junction with an aim to create awareness on the SC verdict on entry of women to Sabarimala on Thursday. The march was part of the campaign ...and more »

Times of India
Now, it's our turn to lend a helping hand
Times of India
Thiruvananthapuram: The state enjoyed overwhelming support from Tamil Nadu when it faced one of the worst floods in history. Several loads of relief materials reached the city from Tamil Nadu during floods. However, when the city got a chance to show ...and more »

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KWA pensioners begin indefinite agitation | Thiruvananthapuram ...
Times of India
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Water Authority Pensioners' Organization has begun an indefinite strike in front of Jala Bhavan from Wednesday, demanding the ...
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Another elderly pedestrian killed at accident in East Fort
Times of India
Thiruvananthapuram: A 69-year-old woman was killed after she was knocked down by a private bus near Gandhi Park at East Fort on Thursday. Baby Bhai of Sreenilayam House, Panangode near Venganoor is the deceased. She was a retired school teacher ...and more »

Action council formed against move to privatize int'l airport
Times of India
Thiruvananthapuram: An action council has been formed against the move to privatize Trivandrum International Airport. The action council was formed in a meeting of leaders from various political parties, held in the city. KTDFC chairman M Vijayakumar ...and more »

Police arrest two history-sheeters
Times of India
T'puram: Cantonment police arrested Puthanpalam Rajesh, a history-sheeter, for threatening contractors of city corporation's vehicle parking ground near Connemara Market at Palayam. Cantonment SI B M Shafi said the incident pertaining to the case took ...and more »

Land acquisition procedure begins
Times of India
Thiruvananthapuram: The procedures for acquiring land for the proposed flyover at Sreekaryam – one of the three flyovers that are part of Light Metro project in the city – have begun. District administration is set to issue section 11 (1) notification ...and more »

Foreign tourists shy away from T'puram
Times of India
Thiruvananthapuram: Despite a downtrend due to Nipah virus scare and the recent catastrophic deluge, Kerala Tourism managed to secure a meagre growth of 1.6% in foreign tourist arrival (FTA) during January-September 2018, compared to the ...and more »

Tourist season begins on a dull note at Kovalam
Times of India
Thiruvananthapuram: The peak tourist season at Kovalam starts in November. However, this time the celebrated beach destination wears a deserted look with empty shacks and folded beach beds. Though the place was not affected by the recent floods, ...and more »

Minister reviews 'Changathi' scheme for migrant labourers
Times of India
Thiruvananthapuram: Labour minister T P Ramakrishnan visited the Malayalam language classes conducted for migrant labourers at Kinfra Apparel Park, Menamkulam. The classes are part of 'Changathi', a project of the State Literacy Mission to teach ...and more »

Church seeks explanation from priest for supporting nuns
Times of India
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Syro Malabar Church has warned and sought explanation from Father Augustine Vattoly, a priest, for extending support to the nuns who had protested against Jalandhar Bishop Franco Mulakkal, facing rape charges.and more »

Times of India
flood: Rs 36 lakh donated to Kerala CM's relief fund - Times of India
Times of India
MUMBAI/THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: A cheque of Rs 36.17 lakh, raised from a fundraiser auction of 32 works of modern and contemporary Indian art, was ...
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Times of India
sabarimala temple: CM Pinarayi Vijayan to hold talks with ...
Times of India
Offering to open a new channel of diplomacy, chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan has decided to convene a meeting of caste-based organizations like NSS a.
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The New Indian Express
Child Rights Week observed in Thiruvananthapuram
The New Indian Express
Published: 22nd November 2018 07:40 AM | Last Updated: 22nd November 2018 07:40 AM | A+A A-. Students and participants release 1,000 balloons as part of Child Rights Week in Hawa Beach at Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram. By Express News Service.

Times of India
Congress: The 'revisionist' in Congress party | Thiruvananthapuram ...
Times of India
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: K Karunakaran had waged battles against party dissidents almost singlehandedly all through his career.
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Two held for robbing discreet lovers | Thiruvananthapuram News ...
Times of India
Thiruvananthapuram: The city police on Wednesday recorded the arrest of two men, who allegedly robbed lovers, who stopped their vehicles at secluded p.
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Times of India
remedy advertisements: Women's panel moved against 'remedy ...
Times of India
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The organizers of the Campaign Against Pseudo Science Using Law and Ethics (CAPSULE) of Kerala Sastra Sahitya Parishad ...
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Capital's 'hi-tech' bus shelters losing sheen | Thiruvananthapuram ...
Times of India
Thiruvananthapuram: City's bus shelters went for a hitech makeover a few years ago. Many of the bus shelters got a facelift with additional facilities like CCTV ...
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The News Minute
Kerala Chalachitra Academy moves to KINFRA campus in Thiruvananthapuram
The News Minute
It's not just the Academy anymore but an International Film Study Research Centre too, containing thousands of films and a first-of-its-kind library for film books. Cris. Wednesday, November 21, 2018 - 17:48. Share @Whatsapp Share @Facebook Share ...

Times of India
Pay of guest lecturers almost doubled
Times of India
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Responding positively to a long-pending demand, higher education department has almost doubled the remuneration of guest lecturers working in institutions under collegiate and technical education directorates in the state.and more »

Killiyar survey completed; Thettiyar survey begins
Times of India
Thiruvananthapuram: The missions to clean Killiyar and Thettiyar, two major initiatives to clean the waterbodies in the city, are moving at a fast pace. Of these, the Killi city mission, under city Corporation, has completed the survey. Meanwhile, the ...and more »

Times of India
Flood initiative: Glasgow university offers help to Kerala students
Times of India
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Offers have come from abroad for youngsters in Kerala whose dreams of pursuing higher education overseas were shattered by the recent deluge. University of Glasgow in Scotland has announced scholarships worth £10,000 (Rs ...and more »