
India's BJP Wins Historic West Bengal State Election
Prime Minister Modi's BJP party secured a historic victory in the West Bengal state election, gaining control of the state and ending the Trinamool Congress's long-standing rule.
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Prime Minister Modi's BJP party secured a historic victory in the West Bengal state election, gaining control of the state and ending the Trinamool Congress's long-standing rule.
An eight-year-old boy died from a snakebite in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, leading his family to allege negligence against the hospital staff.

The BJP has announced its third list of 11 candidates for the upcoming Kerala Assembly elections, including Karamana Jayan from Thiruvananthapuram.

Authorities in Thiruvananthapuram have apprehended an individual in connection with a murder case.
Move comes in the wake of restricted scheduled and ad hoc special flight services connecting various West Asian cities and Kerala
Two candidates from the Socialist Unity Centre of India (Communist) have filed their nomination papers in the Thiruvananthapuram and Nemom constituencies for the Kerala Assembly polls in 2026.

MetroPlus listens to a few storytellers from Thiruvananthapuram as they talk about how it all began, their experiences and challenges. World Storytelling Day is on March 20

Blaze broke out after a ventilator in the surgical ICU burst; swift action by healthcare personnel averted major mishap; patients evacuated and moved to safety
In a special drive conducted in Thiruvananthapuram, several history-sheeters have been detained as a precautionary measure ahead of the upcoming Kerala polls.
Protesters say that an “outsider” candidate should not be imposed on the constituency, seek someone from Thiruvananthapuram.
While the Mayor had said that cleaning was completed within a few hours of the festival, the Collector’s report points out that the waste removal was completed only within three days

The Thiruvananthapuram-Ajmer Special train service has been extended to include two additional round trips, providing more travel options for passengers on this route.

IISER Thiruvananthapuram recently organized a Women Chemists’ Conclave, bringing together female chemists to discuss advancements and challenges in the field.

Sreeja J.S. from Naruvamoodu in Thiruvananthapuram secures 57th rank in her first attempt, overcoming several oddsTHIRUVANANTHAPURAM
UNA, which called the strike, represents the majority of nurses working in as many as 490 private hospitals, including clinics, in the State
Residents in Thiruvananthapuram, India, are experiencing a disruption in their water supply.
A new special train will operate between Thiruvananthapuram (TVM) and Ajmer, making stops at various stations including Mangaluru Junction, Surathkal, and Karwar.

M V Jayarajan alleged that a wreath had earlier been placed at the minister's official residence in Thiruvananthapuram to symbolise that she was "dead".
The Thiruvananthapuram Corporation's new budget includes an independent housing scheme to fully fund homes for eligible beneficiaries, alongside a thrust on waste and stray dog management and public health.

HiLITE Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Technopark to establish a new IT park in Thiruvananthapuram, aiming to boost the region's technology infrastructure.

A round table conference for Vice-Chancellors of public open universities in Thiruvananthapuram will focus on developing a credit transfer framework, leveraging digital technologies, and promoting AI in education.

Prasanth will aim to retain the Vattiyoorkavu Assembly seat for CPI(M) based on his performance as the sitting MLA and his past reputation as “mayor bro” of Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation.

An analysis of Kerala's voter turnout numbers reveals a slight dip in CPM's traditional strongholds in Kannur and an uptick in urban Thiruvananthapuram, indicating potential shifts in electoral dynamics.
Five individuals, including two women and three children from Thiruvananthapuram, were discovered deceased in a rented house in Vaduthala.
The operation of the Kerala Water Authority’s water treatment plants in Aruvikkara was hit for close to two hours on Friday following power supply issues.

Voices of the Western Coast exhibition displays on fabric the portrait of three Malayali mothers and their daughters who reside outside the State
Two youngsters were killed and two car occupants injured in a road accident near Venjaramoodu in Thiruvananthapuram, India, when their motorbike collided with a tipper lorry that subsequently overturned onto a car.
Ahead of the Kerala Assembly Polls in 2026, uncertainty persists regarding candidate selection within the Thiruvananthapuram constituency.


Pakistan's Foreign Office has rejected India's statement criticizing its cross-border actions in Afghanistan, labeling it as 'absurd, unwarranted' and 'shamefully hypocritical'. A spokesperson stated that India has long supported terrorist groups operating from Afghan territory.
The arrests came within hours of the crime, following a massive manhunt across Kollam, Thiruvananthapuram, Pathanamthitta, and Idukki districts
Mosques hire proficient hands to prepare the spicy porridge in huge quantities, which devotees have while breaking their fast

The exhibition features work of 61 artists from across the country, who uses the medium of books to display their installations
The CPI(M) cleaned up a Sanskrit college and publicly criticized the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation's waste management practices.
The Kerala Fibre Optic Network (KFON) project has successfully provided 10,000 internet connections within Thiruvananthapuram city.
Heated political discussions have erupted regarding the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation's readiness and arrangements for the upcoming Pongala festival.

Labelled as among the largest religious congregations of women in the country, thousands of families across Kerala and also neighbouring States are trickling into a six-km radius of the famed Attukal…

Meanwhile, a photograph of the Minister taken with nurses at the Government Medical College Hospital has drawn criticism from political opponents. The selfie reportedly clicked inside the ICU has been questioned over protocol and decorum

The renaming of "Kerala" to "Keralam" is not just a "trivial" issue to focus on when key issues are going unattended, it also jettison's a name with far more antiquity, senior Congress leader and Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor has told NDTV.
The Kerala High Speed Rail aims at reducing travel time between Thiruvananthapuram and Kannur to just three hours and 20 minutes. It will cover 465 km with 20 stations, linking key airports and promising to alleviate road congestion while cutting carbon emissions.
A Shih Tzu puppy in Thiruvananthapuram underwent complex corrective surgery, highlighting advanced veterinary care.

R Sreelekha, Kerala's first woman IPS officer and DGP, is making her debut in the Kerala Assembly elections as a candidate for the BJP. She was born and raised in Thiruvananthapuram.

Shashi Tharoor is highlighted as a crucial figure for the Congress party in Kerala politics, particularly for the upcoming 2026 assembly elections and his consistent success in Lok Sabha polls from Thiruvananthapuram.
Five members of a family from Thiruvananthapuram were found dead in Kochi, India, where they were reportedly staying for medical treatment.

Hyve, founded by Rakesh Rajeev and functioning at KINFRA Apparel Park near Kazhakkoottam, has entered into a two-year contract with Chennai Super Kings as its official sportswear partner


The three-day gala, which begins on March 27, features over 120 vendors from across South India
The government has sanctioned land in Andoorkonam village for the establishment of a permanent campus for the Central University of Kerala's Capital Centre in Thiruvananthapuram district.
Thiruvananthapuram district in Kerala will establish 440 new polling stations in preparation for the upcoming Kerala Assembly polls.

Dubai's main airport has suspended flights following an attack on a fuel tank, causing disruptions to air travel in the region.
Caterers in Thiruvananthapuram stop taking fresh orders as cylinder shortage looms large; some switch to firewood, but point out its inconvenience

Thirty students of the batch from Kendriya Vidyalaya, Pattom, celebrated the golden jubilee of their passing out from Secondary School with a get-together at a resort where they recreated their…
Eminent historian K.N. Panikkar, a leading Marxist scholar and founder chairman of the Kerala Council for Historical Research, passed away at 89 in Thiruvananthapuram.
Party keen on additional seats in Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur, and Kozhikode, says its State secretary general Varughese George
Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, will address a public meeting in this connection
She was admitted at the Amrita Hospital here on December 25, 2025 after undergoing treatment at the Government Medical College Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram following the incident on November 2, 2025

Flights across the Middle East were being cancelled on Saturday as several countries slammed their airspace shut after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran. Iran, Iraq, Israel,…

The mural was installed in the city as part of the fifth edition of the Wall Art India festival, organised by the Alliance Française network in India
Patient care has been negatively impacted at public sector hospitals in Thiruvananthapuram, indicating issues within the healthcare system in the region.
V.V. Vijayan, a former Collector of Thiruvananthapuram, has passed away.

M.C. Dathan emphasized the importance of instilling scientific temper and environmental awareness in young people for a sustainable future, speaking at the 18th State-level Students’ Biodiversity Congress in Thiruvananthapuram.