Thiruvananthapuram: Body of an unidentified woman, believed to be around 55 years old, was found floating in the sea near Bollard Pull Test Centre off Vizhinjam on Saturday morning, prompting a police investigation.Body was spotted around 10am, following which personnel from Vizhinjam Fisheries Control Room, marine enforcement wing and coastal police jointly recovered it from…
T’puram: More than 1,500 people in Thiruvananthapuram district have been referred for specialized diagnostic tests after a large-scale cancer screening programme detected symptoms suggestive of oral, breast and cervical cancers, according to the latest health department data.The screening, conducted between Jan 31 and July 22, covered 1,24,050 people across the district. Preliminary assessments identified 977…
The inspection found that 30 officials in local bodies allegedly received around Rs 45 lakh through bank transactions from contractors, consultants, engineers, architects and agents involved in building permit and plan approval processes T’puram: A statewide vigilance inspection has found that 30 officials in local self-govt institutions allegedly received around Rs 45 lakh through bank…
T’puram: A collective of residents’ associations in Nemom urged the state govt to extend the first phase of proposed Thiruvananthapuram Metro Rail project up to Nemom, arguing that the fast-growing southern suburb should be included in the capital city’s mass rapid transit network.The Federation of Residents’ Associations, Nemom (Frans), has submitted a memorandum to chief…
T’puram: A 19-year-old woman allegedly died by suicide at Vettoor near Varkala, barely two months after her marriage. The deceased was identified as Naziya, daughter of Noushad and Zaheera of Varkala.According to police, Naziya was found hanging in her bedroom at her house on Wednesday evening. Family members immediately rushed her to a private hospital…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala has sought the Centre’s approval to establish a second govt medical college in Thiruvananthapuram district, with health minister K Muraleedharan urging the Union govt to grant clearance in time to begin admissions in the current academic year.The demand was raised by Muraleedharan during an online review meeting on the National Health Mission chaired…
T’puram: The Tourism department has invited applications from artists, cultural organizations and performing groups interested in showcasing their talents during the Onam Tourism Week celebrations to be held from Aug 24 to 30 across the district.Eligible artists and cultural troupes can submit their applications either by post or in person to the convenor, Onam Tourism…
Thiruvananthapuram: State budget has again failed to earmark funds for the long-pending development of Vazhimukku-Kaliyikkavila stretch, raising uncertainty over one of the most crucial road projects in the district’s southern fringes.The proposed widening of the corridor forms the second phase of Karamana-Kaliyikkavila road development project, which is expected to significantly improve connectivity between Thiruvananthapuram city…
Chief minister VD Satheesan presents the state budget in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday Thiruvananthapuram: The first budget of the V D Satheesan govt laid bare the UDF’s development vision — one that seeks to harness the opportunities offered by a market-driven economy while pledging robust welfare support for women and vulnerable sections. Presenting the revised budget…
T’puram: Mangalapuram police placed a notorious drug trafficking accused involved in multiple narcotics cases under preventive detention for one year, officials said on Saturday.The accused, Shefeeq, 28, of Pachira, Pallipuram, was taken into custody and lodged in Poojappura Central Jail following an order issued by state home department. Police said the detention order was issued…
