Thiruvananthapuram

November 3, 2026 5:21 PM

Every Rupee of public money must be accounted for and utilised for its intended purpose: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday urged Public Accounts Committees (PACs) to ensure that every rupee of public money is accounted for and used for its intended purpose, calling for time-bound action on pending audit observations and greater scrutiny of the outcomes of government spending. Inaugurating the Conference of Chairpersons of Public Accounts Committees of Parliament and State and Union Territory Legislatures in Thiruvananthapuram, Lok Sabha Speaker Birla said transparency and accou...

October 23, 2026 6:19 PM

Om Prakash Mathur takes oath as 29th Governor of Keralam

Om Prakash Mathur was sworn in as the 29th Governor of Keralam on Friday, taking charge at a time when the state has a new government following the recent Assembly elections. Kerala High Court Chief Justice Soumen Sen administered the oath of office to Mathur at a ceremony held at the Lok Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram. Mathur, who was serving as the Governor of Sikkim, was appointed to Keralam following the transfer of Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar to Tamil Nadu. Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, S...

September 28, 2026 10:38 AM

Vice President Radhakrishnan urges medical graduates to combine technology with compassion

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Sunday urged newly graduated doctors to combine scientific and technological excellence with human compassion, stressing that advances in artificial intelligence, robotics and digital healthcare must complement, rather than replace, the human role of a doctor. Addressing the 15th Graduation Day Ceremony of Sree Uthradom Thirunal (SUT) Academy of Medical Sciences in Thiruvananthapuram as the Chief Guest, V-P Radhakrishnan highlighted the institution’s cont...

April 5, 2026 9:39 AM

PM Modi’s roadshow draws massive crowds in Thiruvananthapuram

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held a roadshow in Thiruvananthapuram as part of the BJP-led NDA’s campaign for the upcoming Kerala Legislative Assembly elections. The roadshow witnessed large participation, with supporters lining the streets to greet the Prime Minister. In a series of posts on X, PM Modi thanked the people of the city for their enthusiastic response and expressed confidence in growing support for the BJP-NDA alliance across the state. “Thank you Thiruvananthapura...

March 6, 2026 4:13 PM

AI-powered robot deployed for canal cleaning in Thiruvananthapuram

In a significant move to modernise urban sanitation and improve the safety of sanitation workers, the Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation has deployed an AI-powered robotic system to clean canals in the city under the Swachh Bharat Mission - Urban 2.0. The robotic system, known as G-SPIDER, has been introduced at the Amayizhanchan canal near the railway station in Thampanoor in Thiruvananthapuram. The canal, especially the covered stretch beneath the Thampanoor Railway Station, has long po...

March 3, 2026 11:57 AM

Thiruvananthapuram’s 10 km ‘yagya shala’ as women pray to Attukal Devi

The city on Tuesday transformed into a vast expanse of devotion as lakhs of women gathered for the annual Pongala at the Attukal Bhagavathy Temple, turning Kerala’s capital into a sea of flickering hearths. From the temple courtyard, makeshift brick stoves stretched for over 10 kilometres, lining roads and bylanes as the city morphed into a giant yagashala. Devotees from across Kerala and beyond arrived through the night, united in chants invoking Attukal Amma. The rituals began at 9.15 a.m...

March 1, 2026 4:40 PM

Jitendra Singh inaugurates Rs 60 crore recombinant cells facility at BRIC-RGCB in Thiruvananthapuram; says India moving towards $300 billion bioeconomy

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh on Sunday inaugurated a state-of-the-art “Central Facility for Recombinant Cells and Sensors” at the BRIC-Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (BRIC-RGCB) in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Developed at a cost of approximately Rs 60 crore by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), the facility is expected to significantly boost drug discovery, medical research and agricultural genomics. Speaking at the in...

January 23, 2026 6:33 PM

PM Modi meets seers at Sivagiri Mutt in Kerala

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met seers associated with the Sree Narayana Dharma Sanghom Trust at Sivagiri Mutt in Varkala, Kerala, and praised their enduring contribution to social harmony, equality and community welfare. The meeting took place during his day-long visit to the state, during which he also inaugurated, laid foundation stones for, and flagged off several major development projects. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, "Met Swamis associated with the Sree Narayana Dha...

January 22, 2026 3:35 PM

PM Modi to visit Kerala on Jan 23, launch major development projects

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Kerala on January 23 to lay foundation stones, inaugurate and flag off a series of major development projects in the state capital Thiruvananthapuram. The Prime Minister will also address a public gathering during the visit. The projects cover key sectors such as rail connectivity, urban livelihoods, science and innovation, citizen-centric services, and advanced healthcare, underscoring the Centre’s focus on inclusive growth, technological advancement a...

November 9, 2025 2:26 PM

Navy Day 2025 to be celebrated with grand operational demonstration in Thiruvananthapuram on Dec 4

The Indian Navy will mark Navy Day 2025 with a grand Operational Demonstration on December 4 at Shangumugham Beach in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Continuing its tradition of hosting Navy Day celebrations beyond major naval stations, the event follows similar commemorations held in Puri, Odisha, and Sindhudurg, Maharashtra, in recent years. The mega demonstration will offer citizens a rare opportunity to witness the Navy’s multi-domain operations and technological prowess up close. According ...