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Varkala (file pic)

Russians throng Varkala beach

The foreign guests are mostly back packers, say hoteliers.

8 Oct 2016 1:50 AM IST

The government has selected as many as 2,508 cities in 26 states under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana for providing affordable houses to the urban poor. (Representational Image)

Thiruvananthapuram house rents skyrocket

Owners oppose stricter rent control laws, claim that will hike rents.

6 Oct 2016 4:12 AM IST

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Kerala: Excise raids gyms for steroid

The recent death of a body builder in Tripunithura prompts action

4 Oct 2016 6:41 AM IST

The petition has challenged the constitutional validity of the Maharashtra Animals Preservation (Amendment) Act, 2015 that bans the slaughter, possession, consumption and import of beef in the state. (Photo: PTI)

Illegal beef sale goes unchecked in Thiruvananthapuram

Inspite of not having a single abattoir in the city, beef delicacies are listed in hotel menus and sell like hot cakes.

3 Oct 2016 6:53 AM IST

The accused raped her repeatedly threatening her to make the video viral and defame her. (Photo: Representational Image)

Rape cases double up in Thiruvananthapuram limits

As always, the capital district tops in rapes with 123 cases until July.

2 Oct 2016 6:57 AM IST

People even choose partners based on Selfie Compatibility (Photo: AFP)

Kerala: Accidents fail to deter dangerous selfie takers

The tourism officials said that such bans are not possible as lone travellers are here these days also to click selfies.

1 Oct 2016 1:46 AM IST

A volunteer feeds the needy at Medical College Hospital, Thiruvana-nthapuram. (file pic)

Operation Sulaimani fails to end hunger in Kozhikode

Due to inadequate publicity, public donations were not enough to run the scheme, sources said.

27 Sept 2016 7:07 AM IST

Trivandrum International Airport gets trolled for overpriced food

Actor Anusree complains of Rs 250 chicken puffs

25 Sept 2016 7:15 AM IST

Ganja saplings found in Edwins house. (Photo: DC)

Ganja addict grew 698 saplings at home in Thiruvananthapuram

Edwin was living alone in a plush mansion with acres of land covered by high walls

21 Sept 2016 6:57 AM IST

Chennai, a safe place for stray dogs and rodents.

Siluvamma's tragic death fails to make an impact

Stray dogs, waste omnipresent at Pulluvila

18 Sept 2016 6:45 AM IST

Sewage treatment plant. (file pic)

No takers in Thiruvananthapuram for precious greywater

For context, to be noted is that Peppara dam supplies only around 70 million litres per day (MLD) of water to city...

14 Sept 2016 7:00 AM IST

Flowers are Rs 20-25 more in retail shops in various places like Thycaud and Peroorkada.

Flower markets bloom with business in Thiruvananthapuram

The Lotus which comes from Vellayani is the only flower that makes its way from local producers often.

12 Sept 2016 7:11 AM IST