Thiruvananthapuram forms squads to curb illegal waste dumping near airport; POCSO Court convicts 18-year-old for sexual abuse
Key Takeaways
- Thiruvananthapuram forms squads for 24/7 patrols to curb illegal waste dumping near airport.
- Thiruvananthapuram POCSO Court convicts 18-year-old for sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl.
- BJP and CPM councilors clash in Thiruvananthapuram over corruption allegations during council meeting.
- Seven passengers injured falling into mud puddle at Neyyattinkara station; protests planned.
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Thiruvananthapuram forms squads to curb illegal waste dumping near airport.
On June 28, 2025, the Thiruvananthapuram city corporation established three squads to combat illegal waste dumping near the airport, aiming to reduce bird strikes by implementing 24/7 patrols and waste removal, with offenders facing police action.
Thiruvananthapuram POCSO Court convicts 18-year-old for sexual abuse.
On June 27, 2025, the Thiruvananthapuram POCSO Court found an 18-year-old guilty of sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl whom he met via Instagram in 2024; the sentence will be announced on Saturday.
BJP and CPM councilors clash over corruption allegations.
On June 27, 2025, BJP and CPM councilors in Thiruvananthapuram clashed during a corporation council meeting, accusing each other of corruption related to laptop distribution and irregularities in Haritha Karma Sena accounts. The altercation led to protests at the Mayor's dais, prompting calls for police investigation.
Passengers injured falling into mud puddle at Neyyattinkara station.
On June 26, 2025, seven passengers fell into a mud puddle on the Neyyattinkara railway station road in Thiruvananthapuram, resulting in injuries and prompting locals to plan protests due to lack of action from railway authorities and contractors.
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Three horses arrive for Thiruvananthapuram mounted police unit.
On June 26, 2025, three horses, costing ₹6-8 lakh each, arrived in Thiruvananthapuram from Uttar Pradesh for the city police's mounted unit, sourced from the army's Remount Veterinary Corps.
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Kerala State School Kalolsavam 2025 held in Thiruvananthapuram.
The Kerala State School Kalolsavam 2025 is taking place in Thiruvananthapuram, featuring various events and competitions.