THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:In an elegant and prestigious evening dedicated to the celebration of Malayalam literature, cinema, and culture, Air India Express, ‘New India’s Smart Connector’, proudly collaborated with the Padmarajan Trust, named in honour of the legendary filmmaker and writer P. Padmarajan. This distinguished event marked the presentation of this year’s coveted Padmarajan Awards. Renowned luminaries from […]
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:The State government is making relentless efforts to turn every village in the state into a sterling model of sustainable and inclusive experiential tourism, Tourism Minister P A Mohamed Riyas said today. He was speaking after felicitating people’s representatives and administrative staff of Kanthalloor village panchayat in Idukki district, which bagged the prestigious ‘Gold’ award […]
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:With Kerala Tourism working on big plans to promote cinema tourism, the ‘Kireedam’ bridge in the state capital suburb Vellayani, the famed location of the cult classic Mohanlal-starrer ‘Kireedam,’ has been identified as a prime spot to attract visitors. The Government has given administrative sanction of Rs 1,22,50,000 to develop the ‘Cine Tourism Project—Kireedam Palam […]
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:Giving a sharp economic thrust to the ongoing Malinya Muktham Nava Keralam campaign aimed at building a sustainable and inclusive waste management system in Kerala, entrepreneurs will be roped in as key partners to tap the immense green business potential the ambitious project throws up. Since collaboration of public and private players is crucial in […]
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:Soon, tourists coming to Kerala can have a hands-on feel of the state’s ethnic culture without barging into the real living spaces of ethnic communities or disturbing their life and ecosystem, thanks to a novel initiative of Kerala Tourism. Titled ‘Ethnic Villages’, the project will be piloted in Idukki district jointly by the state’s Responsible […]
KOCHI:The Kerala High Court ruled that the government cannot disqualify a person from entering government service because a criminal case was registered. It was the division of Justices A. Muhamed Mustaque and Shoba Annamma Eapen which also made it clear that an acquittal in a criminal case does not automatically entitle a candidate to join […]
NEW DELHI:Kerala Tourism was today presented with the prestigious Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Gold Award in the ‘Marketing Campaign (State & city – Global)’ category, marking a sterling endorsement of the state’s sustained efforts to devise innovative initiatives to attract visitors. Kerala Tourism Additional Director (General) S Prem Krishnan received the honour from PATA […]
KOCHI:Kerala made a major step forward in its march towards a clean, green and healthy state with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan launching a massive state-wide cleanliness drive on Gandhi Jayanti today by leading a pledge-taking that gave out the message that it is the personal responsibility of everyone to keep one’s surroundings clean and hygienic. […]
NEW DELHI:The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has charge-sheeted the sole accused in the Kerala train arson case that left three persons, including a child, dead and nine injured in April, an official said on Saturday. Sharukh alias Sharukh Saifi, who lived in the Shaheen Bagh area of New Delhi and was self-radicalised by following online […]
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:As Kerala’s tropical climate, natural resources and human capital provide a highly favourable environment for wellness tourism, the government should focus more on promoting this sector to tap the global market, said speakers at a seminar held on the sidelines of the ongoing GTM Expo 2023. “With the government support stakeholders of Ayurveda will be […]