BJP's V V Rajesh elected Thiruvananthapuram Mayor
Senior BJP leader V V Rajesh sworn in as Mayor, marking BJP's first mayoral win in Kerala. The party ended LDF's 45-year rule in the city corporation. Read more.
Senior BJP leader V V Rajesh sworn in as Mayor, marking BJP's first mayoral win in Kerala. The party ended LDF's 45-year rule in the city corporation. Read more.
BJP State Secretary VV Rajesh elected as the first-ever BJP Mayor of Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, securing 51 votes in a historic win. Read the full story.
BJP announces VV Rajesh as Mayor candidate for Thiruvananthapuram Corporation after historic win, ending 45 years of Left rule. Asha Nath is Deputy Mayor pick. Read details.
BJP selects former district chief V V Rajesh as its Mayoral candidate for Thiruvananthapuram Corporation after ending Left's 40-year rule. Read the full story on the political shift.
V.V. Rajesh of the CPI(M) is set to become the new Mayor of Thiruvananthapuram following the LDF's decisive win in the corporation elections. Read about the political shift and its implications.
CPI(M) alleges councillors flouted legal norms during oath-taking at Thiruvananthapuram Corporation. The LDF has filed a formal complaint with the Election Commission. Read the full details.
Get the latest from Thiruvananthapuram! Covering civic updates, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments for December 25, 2025. Stay informed.
Thiruvananthapuram corporation mayor election heats up as LDF and UDF field candidates. NDA, the single largest front, seeks independent councillor's support to secure majority. Vote on Friday.
BJP leader VV Rajesh is set to become the new Mayor of Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, marking a significant political change in Kerala's capital. Read more about this development.
Get the latest from Thiruvananthapuram! Key updates on civic matters, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments for December 24, 2025. Stay informed.
BJP's landslide victory in 117 civic bodies strengthens its hand in Mahayuti alliance for crucial municipal corporation polls, as MVA faces defection challenges. Read the full analysis.
The Congress-led UDF secured control of four major municipal corporations in Kerala, while the LDF held Kozhikode. Thiruvananthapuram's outcome marks a significant setback for the BJP's urban strategy in the state. Read the full analysis.
The newly elected governing council of Thiruvananthapuram city corporation formally took oath on Sunday, marking the start of a new administrative term focused on urban infrastructure, waste management, and water supply. Read about the key members and the
BJP councillors in Thiruvananthapuram marked their swearing-in with a temple visit and a rally, showcasing party strength in Kerala. Read the full report on the political event.
Two new automated multi-level car parking facilities in Thiruvananthapuram, launched in November, remain shut. Construction delays and railway demands stall openings, exacerbating parking chaos in the capital. Read more.
BJP secures a decisive victory in Itanagar Municipal Corporation elections, while PPA wins Pasighat. The Congress party fails to win a single seat in Arunachal Pradesh civic polls.
The BJP's position in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation council is precarious, dependent on two independent councillors. Will they support the party or tilt the balance?
BJP accuses Kerala LDF govt of trying to transfer Rs 200 crore from Thiruvananthapuram corporation to state treasury before new council swearing-in, calling it a violation of model code. Read the full story.
BJP-led NDA wins 50 seats in Thiruvananthapuram corporation election, but CPM-led LDF secures higher vote share. Congress-led UDF improves tally. Analysis of voting patterns and mayor selection inside.
Southern Railway completes phase of Kochu Veli station redevelopment with lifts & pit lines. Passengers demand ticket counters, shelters, more train stops to decongest Central. Read more.
The open campaign for Kerala's first-phase local body elections concludes. A fierce triangular contest is expected, especially in Thiruvananthapuram, as BJP's influence grows. Read the latest analysis.
Thiruvananthapuram court defers hearing on Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil's anticipatory bail plea in a 2023 rape case to Monday. The court refused interim protection from arrest. Details inside.
Despite orders from rights commissions, waste dumping near Beemapally Nursery School in Thiruvananthapuram continues, posing severe health risks to children. Locals threaten protest. Read more.
Kazhakkoottam police arrest a 20-year-old for sexually assaulting a minor after offering a bike ride. Incident sparks calls for increased safety near schools. Learn more about the case and safety measures.
Thiruvananthapuram South sub-district clinched the overall championship at the revenue district school arts festival in Attingal. Over 9,000 students competed in 317 events. Read the full results and highlights here.
Congress expels MLA H. Salam Mamkootathil after a rape complaint and court order. The party acted swiftly to contain damage ahead of Kerala assembly polls. Read the full story.
Massive traffic jam for 2 hours after Navy Day demo in Thiruvananthapuram due to poor police management. Public forced to walk, locals step in. Details inside.
A powerful photo exhibition showcasing the Inclusive India Yatra by Gopinath Muthukad is now open at Magic Planet. See stunning visuals by AK Bijuraj promoting social inclusion. Free entry!
The Thiruvananthapuram-Mumbai CSMT Express will be diverted on Dec 6 due to engineering work, skipping major stations like Coimbatore and Salem. Check the new route and alternative stops.
KPCC expels suspended Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil over serious allegations. Police intensify search as his anticipatory bail plea in a sexual assault case is denied by court. Read the latest updates.