Thiruvananthapuram News

Kerala tour operator to conduct Bridge tournament

The Great India Tour Co Ltd, a premier tour operating firm in Kerala, has announced it will conduct an International Prize Money Bridge Tournament in Kumarakom of Kottayam district to promote tourism.7:33 PM on October 29

Kerala tight-lipped on suspects held for terror links

The Kerala government is tight-lipped on the number of arrests the state police have made in the past few days after it came to light that four of the five militants killed in a gunbattle in Jammu and Kashmir earlier this month were Keralites.6:02 PM on October 29

Young engineers launch device to save power

Seven engineers, all in their mid-20s, have developed a new device that they claim will save power losses from computers and gadgets running on electricity.1:02 PM on October 29

Toonz celebrates World Animation Day

Toonz Animation, the training division of the city-based Toonz Animation India Pvt Ltd, Tuesday celebrated the seventh International Animation Day (IAD) with the children of Trivandrum International School here.6:00 PM on October 28

Cows, goats and pedigree dogs - welcome to a prison farm

Cows, goats, pedigree dogs and vegetable farming. Well, you could call it a sort of a farm, except it isn't - it's the Thiruvananthapuram Central Prison.6:31 PM on October 27

Vizhinjam port developers seek environmental clearance

Developers of the Vizhinjam port project, to be developed in Vizhinjam near Kerala's famous tourist destination Kovalam, Saturday held talks with the state government, seeking environmental clearance for the project.7:00 PM on October 25

Kerala minister to scout for investments in the US

Kerala's Industries Minister Elamaram Kareem is leaving for a week-long trip to the US to scout for investments, after having lashed out at Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at public meetings for hobnobbing with the Americans.2:30 PM on October 25

Many dead fish found on south Kerala coastline

A large number of dead fish, primarily of the 'Klathi' variety, have been found over the past two days in the coastal area of the capital city and Kollam district.9:01 PM on October 24

Hindustan Latex launches product in Peru

The city-based Hindustan Latex Ltd (HLL), premier manufacturer of contraceptives and various healthcare products, has launched its once-a-week oral contraceptive pill in Peru earlier this week, a company official said here Friday.7:00 PM on October 24

500 prominent Keralites to record voices for posterity

A group of students Friday began a unique project to record the voices of prominent Keralites like Chief Justice of India K.G. Balakrishnan and National Security Advisor M.K. Narayanan on a range of issues to enable succeeding generations get a feel of life in the early 21st century.5:02 PM on October 24

Kannada actress denies fraud charge

Well-known film and TV serial actress Malika Sukumaran Wednesday denied any links with a financial firm that has cheated more than 3,000 investors to the tune of Rs.5 billion.3:30 PM on October 22

Scribe seeks Rs.3 mn compensation from Delta Airlines

A Kerala journalist has demanded a compensation of Rs.3 million from Delta Airlines over extra payment he was charged for baggage at a New York airport.3:00 PM on October 22

Kerala to hold diaspora meet to promote tourism

The Kerala government Tuesday announced that it will hold a global meet of its diaspora Dec 23-24 this year in Kochi to promote tourism.7:01 PM on October 21

Santosh Sivan's 'Tahaan' all set for Rome film fest

After making waves at Pusan and London film festivals, ace filmmaker Santosh Sivan's 'Tahaan' is all set to enthrall viewers at the Rome International Film Festival, starting Wednesday.4:32 PM on October 21

Hindustan Latex ties up with Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology

City-based healthcare products manufacturer Hindustan Latex Ltd (HLL) has entered into a tie-up with the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB) to set up a technology business incubator, a company official said here Tuesday.3:32 PM on October 21