Thiruvananthapuram News

Is the Left in Kerala turning 'right' ?

The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) government in Kerala has stirred up fresh controversy - by inaugurating a Rs.350 million amusement park built with CPI-M backing as well as reports that the party is planning a luxury hotel in the state.

Taj group opens new five-star hotel in Kerala Monday

The Taj group will open its eighth luxury hotel in Kerala, Taj Residency-Thiruvananthapuram, Monday.5:00 PM on September 07

Singer M.G.Sreekumar wins Jeevan-P.Jayachandran award

Popular Malayalam playback singer M.G. Sreekumar has been nominated for the fourth Jeevan TV-P. Jayachandran award.2:31 PM on September 05

Skeletons tumble out in Kerala financial fraud case

Investigations into the financial fraud allegedly committed by a 20-year-old in Kerala were handed over to the state police crime branch Thursday and a government official was suspended for suspected links with him.9:03 PM on September 04

Kerala to punish 4,000 schools for 'untimely' exam

Action would be taken against nearly 4,000 schools in Kerala for violating the guidelines for conducting Onam examinations, the state Education Department said Tuesday.7:03 PM on September 04

Congress takes a dig at CPI-M's amusement park

Kerala's Leader of Opposition Oommen Chandy Thursday questioned the priorities of the ruling Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) which last week launched an amusement park at a cost of Rs.350 million (Rs.35 crores).6:02 PM on September 04

Businessman Abubacker is to be hated, reiterates Achuthanandan

Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan Wednesday reiterated his controversial remark that Muslim businessman Farris Abubacker is to be 'hated', saying he has been 'implicated in a kidney racket case in Singapore'.6:30 PM on September 03

Kerala readies for Onam tourists

With the Kerala government pumping in millions into Onam celebrations, a large number of foreign and domestic tourists are expected to arrive to witness the weeklong festivities beginning Sep 10.6:00 PM on September 03

Kerala public sector workers to get higher bonus

Close to 20,000 employees of the 48 public sector undertakings (PSUs) under the Kerala Industries Department will get higher bonus during this Onam season.11:00 PM on September 02

Karunakaran rushed to Vellore hospital in air ambulance

Former Kerala chief minister and veteran Congress leader K. Karunakaran was Monday taken in an air ambulance to the Christian Medical College in Vellore for treatment.1:00 PM on September 01

Ramadan to begin in Kerala Monday

Muslim clerics Sunday declared that the Islamic holy month of fasting, Ramadan, would begin from Monday in Kerala.10:30 PM on August 31

Water charges to be hiked in Kerala

Already burdened with increased bus fares and electricity charges, the people of Kerala got another jolt Saturday when the state government gave the go ahead to hike water rates.7:01 PM on August 30

Search on for 20-year-old who swindled depositors of Rs.1.1 bn

The Kerala police are on the lookout for a 20-year-old man who disappeared after swindling investors to the tune of Rs.1.1 billion, the police said.2:03 PM on August 29

Sreesanth should use his aggression positively: Kapil Dev

Former India captain Kapil Dev feels pacer Shanthakumaran Sreesanth needs to focus more on cricket and should use his aggression to better his performance.7:00 PM on August 25

'Aakashagopuram' producer eyes US, Europe markets

Mohanlal-starrer 'Aakashagopuram' is said to be the costliest Malayalam film made so far, but its producer Manu Kumaran says he is not too worried about the box office because they have entered into various tie-ups for its release in the US and Europe.4:31 PM on August 23