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Efforts under way to upgrade SIAD to diagnose high-risk diseases like Nipah: Chinchurani

Govt initiates efforts to upgrade SIAD in Palode, Thiruvananthapuram to BSL 3 lab. Proposal for ₹27-crore project submitted to Centre. Upgradation to enable detection of high-risk diseases incl. Nipah, monkey fever & avian flu. Currently functions as BSL 2 lab.

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Transport and road safety expert N. S. Srinivasan no more

Respected road expert N.S. Srinivasan passed away at 89. He was founder director of National Transportation Planning and Research Centre, Thiruvananthapuram. He was known for improving traffic and transport systems in Delhi, and prepared plans for Delhi, Bangalore and other cities. He received many awards, incl. President of India's Prize,…

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One killed, four injured as lorry rams into waiting shed

One woman was killed and four persons including three school students injured after a lorry rammed into a bus waiting shed near Aryanad on the outskirts of Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday.

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State registers 20% increase in domestic tourist footfall: Riyas

Kerala saw 20.1% growth in domestic tourist footfall in 1st half of 2021. Foreign tourist arrivals increased 171.55%. Revenue generated by tourism sector rose from ₹12,285.91 crore in 2021 to ₹35,168.42 crore in 2022. Ernakulam, Idukki, Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur, Wayanad & Kozhikode were top districts for domestic tourist arrivals.

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City police embarks on initiative to reorient student interests

The ‘Agniparavakal’ programme is being implemented in collaboration with Smart City Thiruvananthapuram Ltd (SCTL), Kerala Academy of Skill Excellence (KASE), and the General Education department.

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Boy’s death: CCTV points to intentional accident

A CCTV footage that surfaced online on Saturday shed light on the possibility of a gruesome murder of a 15-year-old boy at Kattakada in Thiruvananthapuram.

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Seminar on contemporary issues to be held tomorrow

Kerala Yukthivadi Sangham to host seminar in Thiruvananthapuram on contemporary issues. T.S. Shyam Kumar to discuss Myth and Politics, A. Biju Kumar to talk on Climate Change, Development and Carbon Neutral Society and Mohan Roy on Brain, Belief and Science. Sunday, 3pm at Press Club Hall.

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Youth held with MDMA

Excise officials arrest 23-yr-old Vishnu with 27.5g of MDMA at Thampanoor bus station. He was apprehended by a team led by Thiruvananthapuram Excise Enforcement and Anti-Narcotic Special Squad CI B.L. Shibu. Vishnu, a habitual offender, bought the contraband from Bengaluru and is suspected of smuggling narcotic substances to Thiruvananthapuram.

The Hindu

Draft policy on AVGC-XR to be presented to Kerala govt. on September 8

Draft State policy on AVGC-XR to be presented on Sept 8; policy aims to develop Kerala as a leading global hub in terms of export revenues, projects acquired & employment. FICCI & KSFDC compiling policy; meet on AVGC-XR to be held in Thiruvananthapuram on Oct 30-31.

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Rendezvous with three Kerala State Farm Award winners from Thiruvananthapuram

Meet SV Sujith, Shraddha Sharad Patil and Vijaya Bhaskar, winners of the State Farm Awards 2022 from Thiruvananthapuram

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Muhseer fires in seven goals in Kasargod’s big win

Kerala State beach soccer championship kicks off with Kasargod 27-7 win over Pathanamthitta. Thrissur-Malappuram match ends in draw with 20 goals. Thiruvananthapuram tops Group D with 5-0 win over Pathanamthitta. T.K.B. Muhseer and K.K. Vishnu score 7 and 5 goals respectively. Kannur 3-0 win over Malappuram in Group C.

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City airport to expand its wings with new flights to Far East and West Asia destinations

Thiruvananthapuram Int'l Airport is set to expand route to Far East/West Asian destinations, tapping into travel market of capital's middle class/working glass. Malaysia Airlines to launch two weekly flights from Thiruvananthapuram to Kuala Lumpur on Nov 9. Etihad Airways to start daily flight to Abu Dhabi in Jan, Oman Air…

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After Worlds high, Indian relay quartet eyes bigger targets

Indian 4x400m relay team set new Asian record, aiming for Paris Olympics. Amoj, Ajmal, Anas, Rajesh training in Thiruvananthapuram. Coach Jason Dawson's plan helped them achieve 2:58 target. Amoj almost quit due to injuries, but family, friends, coach Rajmohan supported him. Rajesh scared before heats, Amoj motivated him. Sub-3-minute mark…

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ATL Thiruvananthapuram unit supplies critical components for Aditya-L1 mission

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Onam sales: Supplyco records a turnover of ₹170 crore

Kerala State Civil Supplies Corporation (Supplyco) recorded a sales turnover of ₹170 crore during Onam season. District-level fares contributed ₹6.28 crore, while sales from other Onam fares stood at ₹112.44 crore. Subsidised items worth ₹55.26 crore were sold. Highest volume of sales was ₹14.25 crore on Aug 26, with an…

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Congress MP Shashi Tharoor meets senior leader AK Antony in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram

Following his recent induction into the congress-working-committee">Congress Working Committee (CWC), congress-mp">Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday met the senior party leader AK Antony at his residence in Thiruvananthapuram. Read further on Dynamite news:

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MP demands extension of Vande Bharat to Kottayam

In view of the reports that Kerala is set to get a second Vande Bharat train, Thomas Chazhikadan, MP, has approached the Railways demanding that the train be operated to Thiruvananthapuram via Kottayam.

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Second Vande Bharat likely for Kerala

Kerala to receive 2nd Vande Bharat train; ICF Chennai allots 8-car rake. Route likely to be Mangaluru-Ernakulam. Best-performing Vande Bharat Express in country with avg. occupancy of 183%. Opposite schedule of Kasaragod-Thiruvananthapuram service.

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Milma’s Thiruvananthapuram regional union posts record milk, curd sales during Onam

On the Uthradom day (August 28) alone, Milma milk sales in four southern districts—Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha and Pathanamthitta—crossed 15,50,630 litres and curd 2,40,562 kg, marking an increase of 21% and 26% respectively over the 2022 Uthradam day.

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How theatre enables empowerment

theatre is used as a tool to make a change by practitioners in kerala

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Oommen Chandy's daughter Achu files complaint against cyber attacks on her

Achu Oommen, daughter of late Kerala CM Oommen Chandy, lodged complaint against a Thiruvananthapuram person for posting defamatory remarks. She condemned cyber attacks against her in light of Puthuppally bypoll.

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Installation at Onam Week celebrations a reminder of the threat posed by plastics

At Kanakakkunnu Palace, a 90-ft snake made of 20,000 plastic bottles serves as a reminder of the environmental damage caused by overuse of plastic. 11 artists created the installation to raise awareness of the threat posed by plastic. The Thiruvananthapuram city Corporation has deployed a 200-member green army to enforce…

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Security intensified in city for Onam

Thiruvananthapuram to be under thick security blanket for Onam festivities. 1,500 police officers, drones, surveillance cameras, shadow teams for crowd control, crime prevention. Security scheme with 9 zones, 22 divisions, 71 sectors supervised by Deputy Commissioners. 200 women police officers, special control room at Kanakakkunnu Palace, 107 CCTV cameras. Special…

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Thiruvananthapuram city to deck up for Onam from today

Thrissur to be lit up for Onam: Tourism Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas to switch on city-wide illumination. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to inaugurate State-level Onam week celebrations at Nishagandhi open air auditorium. 8,000 artistes to participate in cultural events, concerts, folk art performances, fusion music & more. Trade & food…

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AAI yet to make a tangible economic gain by leasing Thiruvananthapuram airport

Six airports privatised by Centre have contributed ₹896 cr as PPF to AAI. Thiruvananthapuram airport, handed to Adani Group, contributed ₹91.12 cr. AAI expected to earn ₹179 cr in FY20-21, but earned only ₹91.12 cr. Expansion plans need 36 acres, yet to be provided by State. Adani Group paid ₹476.15…

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