The biggest container ship, MSC Claude Girardet, recently left Vizhinjam Port after being docked for around five hours. The crane at the port repositioned empty containers on the ship to ensure balance, a common practice for container ships. Adani Ports considered the ship’s visit an achievement, as it was the first time such a large…
The railways will be running additional special trains between Kochuveli and Chennai for Onam and between Kochuveli and Lokmanya Tilak for Diwali. The special train from Kochuveli to MGR Chennai Central will leave on September 16 and return on September 17. The special train from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus to Kochuveli will run on Thursdays starting…
Despite efforts by cyber police to raise awareness, people are still falling victim to online frauds. Two individuals in Thiruvananthapuram were cheated of Rs 30 lakh in separate incidents after being lured into online part-time jobs. The victims were contacted through WhatsApp and promised high remuneration for simple tasks like typing reviews on Google. As…
The Kerala University vice-chancellor has ordered an investigation into complaints that the vote counting for the student council and senate elections was disrupted. Ballot papers and equipment were reportedly damaged, leading to chaos during the counting process. The committee will look into the reasons behind the disruption, any procedural errors, and who was responsible for…
The Vizhinjam transshipment port in Thiruvananthapuram recently received the largest container ship, MSC Claude Girardet, as part of ongoing trials. The port has already handled nine ships and approximately 20,000 containers. The arrival of such large ships is testing the efficiency and capacity of the port, which boasts the deepest draft in the country at…
Labour minister V Sivankutty announced that the labour department resolved 367 bonus disputes ahead of Onam, ensuring all workers received their benefits. In various sectors, including coir and cashew, bonuses and incentives were set. Workers in public sector and cooperative textile spinning mills also saw increases in incentives. Workers at Harrisons Malayalam Plantations and Oushadhi…
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of Thiruvananthapuram emphasized the importance of the Centre sharing 50% of the net proceeds with the states from the central pool. He highlighted the increase in surcharges and cesses, which have led to a decrease in the divisible pool of taxes. Vijayan urged finance ministers to formulate a concrete demand for…
A case has been registered against 10 identifiable KSU members for their violent behavior during the counting of votes for the Kerala University senate elections. The complaint was filed by the deputy registrar of the university, alleging that the accused trespassed into the senate hall, vandalized property, and physically attacked officials. The accused also deleted…
A committee formed by the Kerala water authority found serious lapses by four officials that led to a severe water crisis in 45 corporation wards in Thiruvananthapuram. The Crisis Management Group failed to monitor and foresee the crisis, resulting in a shortage of drinking water. The report highlights planning and supervision lapses by the officials…
Water resources minister Roshy Augustine is taking steps to address the issue of non-functional valves in Thiruvananthapuram to ensure smooth water supply. A study will be conducted to see if additional valves can be installed to minimize disruptions during pipeline work. Plans are also in place to install new pipelines in urban areas. Additionally, guidelines…