The development of a 1.5-km stretch from Balaramapuram to Vazhimukku as part of the Karamana-Kaliyikkavila Road project is facing uncertainty due to the state government’s delay in providing sufficient funds for compensation to landowners. While compensation has started for some landowners, not all have been paid due to a lack of funds. The Kerala Road…
A 45-year-old man named Sanju tragically lost his life in a freak accident in Kallara. He lost control of his bike and fell into an unused well, where his body was discovered by local residents the following morning. Police have launched an investigation into the incident. It is believed that Sanju was under the influence…
The 130-year-old Govt Lower Primary School at Vattiyoorkavu in Thiruvananthapuram is set to be relocated to make room for the Vattiyoorkavu junction and road development project. The school will be moved to a new location on a 50-cent plot along the Mannarakonam-Melathumele Road, with funds allocated from the MLA for the construction of a new…
The lack of passenger trains between Thiruvananthapuram and Nagercoil is causing inconvenience for many travelers. To address this issue, rail passenger associations have requested Southern Railway to introduce a passenger train or Memu service from Thiruvananthapuram to Tirunelveli via Neyyattinkara, Parashala, and Nagercoil town. This will not only benefit commuters but also farmers who need…
Starting September 29, the Jan Shatabdi Express trains running between Thiruvananthapuram and Kannur will be upgraded with LHB coaches to enhance comfort and increase capacity. These new coaches are more spacious and have better amenities compared to the older ones. Southern Railway has already converted over 60% of trains to LHB coaches. The upgrade will…
The health minister of Kerala, Veena George, has urged people to be vigilant in light of confirmed cases of Mpox in the state. The government had already issued a standard operating procedure in 2022 to deal with Mpox, including isolation, sample collection, and treatment protocols. All hospitals, both government and private, must strictly follow these…
The Thiruvananthapuram international airport has started screening passengers for mpox, a viral disease with symptoms similar to smallpox. A health desk has been set up at the international arrival terminal to identify and isolate passengers with symptoms of cold and fever. This move comes after a man returning from Dubai tested positive for mpox. Similar…
The Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) expressed concern over the high court’s recent ruling requiring court approval for the appointment of the devaswom commissioner, stating that it undermines the board’s authority. Contrary to media reports, the TDB clarified that it has not approached the Supreme Court against the high court, but is simply taking legal action…
The cabinet has approved a family budget survey to create a new consumer price index for revising worker wages under the Minimum Wages Act of 1948. A state-level committee will oversee this process. The 15th legislative assembly session will convene on Oct 4 for legislation, including bills on senior citizens, domestic workers, and university education….
The Thiruvananthapuram city corporation is taking steps to reduce bird strikes at the airport by properly disposing of animal and poultry waste. They are transporting the waste to specific facilities like a rendering plant in Ernakulam and fish farms in Thiruvalla and Changanasserry. Traders have agreed to cooperate, reducing the risk of bird strikes. The…