Thiruvananthapuram News

'Travel mart helping Kerala tourism sustain growth'

The Kerala Travel Mart (KTM), a biennial event that showcases the state, will help sustain the 20 percent growth that Kerala tourism has registered over the years, organisers here claim.10:02 PM on October 03

Mixed response in Kerala to `creamy layer' decision

There was mixed reaction in Kerala Friday to the cabinet's decision to raise the income limit defining the 'creamy layer' among other backward castes (OBCs) so that more people from socially deprived groups become eligible for affirmative action.10:01 PM on October 03

Achuthanandan's Delhi protest to cover up faults: Chandy

Leader of Opposition Oommen Chandy Wednesday said the proposed protest march to parliament by Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan is 'just meant to cover up for his faults and poor governance'.9:03 PM on October 01

Dubai group plans software centre in Kerala

One of United Arab Emirates' largest global conglomerates, the Dubai-based S.S. Lootah Group, is all set to launch a software development centre in the Technopark campus here.1:30 PM on October 01

Free cancer care for kids, insurance for poor in Kerala

A new, free-of-cost insurance for 2.1 million families and free cancer care for all children below 16 years are among the slew of new schemes that will be launched soon, two Kerala ministers said here Tuesday.7:02 PM on September 30

Mohanlal to perform 10 stage shows in Europe

Ace superstar Mohanlal will lead a team of film personalities on a month long European trip staging 10 shows.3:31 PM on September 30

Milk price to go up in Kerala

Kerala's ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) Monday decided to increase the price of government-supplied milk by Re.1. This is the fourth hike in the price of milk after the LDF government came to power two years ago.7:33 PM on September 29

Achuthanandan to lead protest march outside Parliament oct 17

Even as the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) raised milk prices to Rs.20 a litre Monday, the LDF constituents announced they have asked Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan to lead a protest march outside parliament against the economic policies of the Manmohan Singh government.6:30 PM on September 29

Neither UPA nor NDA will get majority: Psephologist

Neither the ruling United Progressive Alliance (UPA) nor the opposition National Democratic Alliance (NDA) would have a clear majority in the next Lok Sabha elections, noted psephologist Yogendra Yadav predicted Monday.4:00 PM on September 29

Let expert panel select Kerala head priests: minister

The selection of the head priests to the Sabarimala and Malikapuram temples in Kerala should be handed over to an expert panel, State Devasom Minister G. Sudhakaran said here Sunday.8:31 PM on September 28

'Kerala IT companies closely monitor US economic crisis'

The IT companies in Kerala, many of which have huge business interests in the US, are closely monitoring the financial crisis in that country, according to a top industry official.2:30 PM on September 28

Anomalies in defence pay scales will be rectified: Antony

Anomalies in pay scales for defence personnel in the Sixth Pay Commission will be sorted out soon, and the armed forces 'will celebrate Diwali' by collecting their new salaries, Defence Minister A.K. Antony promised here Saturday.2:00 PM on September 27

Antony donates gifts to Kerala museum

Defence Minister A.K. Antony, known for his simple lifestyle and clean image, has donated the gifts and mementoes he's received since he became minister to the Kerala State Museum here.12:31 PM on September 27

Kerala opposition asks Achuthanandan to solve Chengara land row

A group of Kerala opposition members Friday met Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan and asked him to resolve the 13-month-old dispute between landless tribals who have occupied a rubber estate in Pathanamthitta district and the plantation workers.4:32 PM on September 26

600 doctors' posts lying vacant in Kerala medical colleges

The five state-run medical colleges in Kerala were facing a staff crunch due to poor service conditions and 600 doctors' vacancies were lying unfilled -- and expected to cross 1,000 in the next few years, an office-bearer of a medical college teacher's body said Thursday.3:34 PM on September 25