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Express News Service KOCHI: Girls. Like Beyonce puts it. As we gear up to celebrate another International Women’s Day, the world continues to grapple with the Covid-19 pandemic. While 2021 has given us new hope with vaccines being developed at record pace, it would be prudent to acknowledge the sacrifices woman frontline workers have made on par with their male counterparts thereby proving once again they are anything but the weaker sex. This year’s theme, ‘Women in leadership: Achieving ...

Flex boards, banners dot Capital A recent order by the Kerala High Court had directed authorities concerned to remove all illegal flex boards, banners and hoardings from public places. Share Via Email   |  A+A A- A state government hoarding covers the wall paintings done as part of Arteria wall project near PMG Junction | B P Deepu Express News Service THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Flouting Kerala High Court’s directive, flex boards, banners and hoardings are back on the  streets. As assemb...

For women, by woman: Budget promises more projects The 2021-22 budget unveiled by the city corporation on Thursday primarily concentrates on women-centric projects. Ample focus is also provided on waste management and green transportation Share Via Email   |  A+A A- Deputy Mayor P K raju presenting the corporation budget for financial year 2021-22 at the conference hall in corporation office | Vincent pulickal Express News Service THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Aslew of projects aimed at providin...

ASHA workers and other medical staff have been keeping a tab on those who have recovered.

Graveyard of seized vehicles It has become a common sight to see a large number of rusted and abandoned vehicles lying dumped in and around the premises of police stations in the city. Share Via Email   |  A+A A- The seized vehicles dumped beside the old building of Thampanoor police station opposite Kairali Theatre. (Photo | B P Deepu, EPS) Express News Service THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: It has become a common sight to see a large number of rusted and abandoned vehicles lying dumped in and arou...

Express News Service THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: This is my first time driving an e-rickshaw. It is comfortable to ride and is both eco-friendly and cost- effective. Such an initiative by the government will help women get employment and earn a decent livelihood,” says Kavitha V, a Kudumbashree worker from Kesavadasapuram who is learning to drive an e-autorickshaw. Kavitha is one among the six Kudumbashree members who were recently given e-autorickshaws as part of the Smart City Thiruvananthapuram L...

Despite theatre authorities’ efforts to leave no stone unturned, several people were unaware of mandatory online bookings. Share Via Email   |  A+A A- Express News Service THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Master’, Tamil superstar Vijay’s blockbuster film, saw ‘houseful’ theatres -- sticking to the appropriate occupancy allowed by the government. This time, however, the big screen experience was shaped by the pandemic. Replete with precautionary measures, every moviegoer had to undergo therma...

Express News Service Thiruvananthapuram-based couple Merin Mathew and Kevin Simon had been wedding planners for 16 years until the pandemic struck. The business suffered on a large scale and eventually, they were out of work. Around the time, many home delivery services were suspended causing difficulties for senior citizens who didn’t have access to essential items.  The duo realised that many people were stuck due to the sudden lockdown and needed urgent help with medicines and essentials....