Thiruvananthapuram: N Jayan, who played a pivotal role in indigenous development of cryogenic propulsion technology, has been appointed director of Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro’s) Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC).He led the team that developed the CE20 cryogenic engine, which powers GSLV Mk III (LVM3) launch vehicle, marking a significant milestone in India’s space programme.Jayan…
Thiruvananthapuram: Latest Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on state finances flagged non-utilization of funds set aside for various schemes, including former LDF govt’s flagship project Total Housing Scheme-Urban (LIFE-Parppida Mission). According to the report, LDF govt had earmarked Rs 192 crore each from 2022-23 to 2024-25 in the budget, but the total expenditure for…
To prevent animals from straying out, the availability of resources inside forests will be examined, said Kerala forest minister Shibu Baby John T’puram/Kottayam: Forest and wildlife minister Shibu Baby John said the govt will prepare a comprehensive strategy to address human-wildlife conflict in the state.Speaking after inaugurating review meetings held in the constituencies of Konni…
Thiruvananthapuram: Nearly four in 10 adults screened in the third phase of the ongoing ‘Shaili’ digital health survey were found to have one or more risk factors for non-communicable diseases, underlining the scale of Kerala’s lifestyle disease burden. It has also been found that 13% of those screened had hypertension and 7.8% had diabetes.According to…
T’puram: A fast-track special court on Thursday sentenced a cricket coach to 35 years of rigorous imprisonment in the second of a series of sexual assault cases involving minor girl trainees.The court convicted Manu M (40), a native of Sreevaraham in Vallakkadavu, and imposed a fine of Rs 66,000. In default of payment, the accused…
T’puram: Mayor V V Rajesh proposed establishing a twin-city partnership between Thiruvananthapuram and Russia to strengthen regional cooperation under the broader framework of Indo-Russian relations.Speaking at a function organized by the honorary consul of Russia to mark Russian Day in the city, Rajesh said regional-level collaborations could play a significant role in deepening ties between…
T’puram: Heritage Conclave for students from Classes VIII to XII will be held in the city on July 6. The conclave will be hosted at KTDC Tourism Convention Centre, Veli. Special sessions will focus on educational and career opportunities in the heritage sector, importance of heritage conservation and higher education prospects. Students will also get…
T’puram: State human rights commission directed authorities to construct a sewage treatment plant (STP) at a housing complex built in Karode grama panchayat for rehabilitation of fishermen from Kulathoor grama panchayat.Commission chairperson Justice Alexander Thomas ordered that the project be completed within two months in coordination with Suchitwa Mission. The directive came after it was…
A bus shelter at Statue Junction T’puram: It has been five months since a new corporation council took charge and a month after a new state govt took over but condition of the city bus stops remains the same. Many of them remain in a dilapidated state often posing a risk to the people who…
Thiruvananthapuram: Opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan in his reply on Thursday to veteran Congress functionary V M Sudheeran’s remarks on beach sand mining said that it was successive Congress-led govts that supported private mining in Kerala while the LDF consistently opposed it.In a Facebook post, Vijayan said Sudheeran’s statement that the LDF govt had created opportunities…
