Official Website of Trivandrum Corporation

Information Kerala Mission (IKM), Government of Kerala maintains the Official Website of Trivandrum Corporation: www.corporationoftrivandrum.in.  Corporation of Trivandrum is one of the largest local bodies in Kerala with 100 wards. The website provides information about various plans and activities of Trivandrum Corporation.

The website of Trivandrum Corporation has useful links to online registration of birth and death and marriage registration. The site also provides various forms to be submitted at the corporation office. The website provides details of building permit applications and its status.

Phone numbers of Trivandrum Corporation:
Phone: 0471-2320821, 2320922, 2320795, 2320597, 2320047
Fax: 0471-2332083
Email: tvpmcorpn@gmail.com
Website: www.corporationoftrivandrum.in

Indian Science Congress 2010 at Trivandrum

Indian Science Congress Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh inaugurated the 97th Indian Science Congress in a proud function at Trivandrum on 3rd January 2010. This year the Indian Science Congress is hosted jointly by the University of Kerala and Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).

97th Indian Science Congress is held at the Kariavattom Campus of University of Kerala. Indian Science Congress is the largest national science event with thousands of delegates participating, exploring, analyzing and interacting on matters of science.

Focal theme of this years Science Congress is Science and Technology challenges of 21st Century – National perspective. Around 7000 delegates are participating in this year’s event.

Kerala Governor RS Gavai, Chief Minister VS Achuthanandan, union ministers Vayalar Ravi, Prithviraj Chavan and Shashi Tharoor and eminent scientists attended the inaugural ceremony. General president of the five-day event is former ISRO chairman Dr. G Madhavan Nair.

This is the first time that Trivandrum is hosting the Indian Science Congress. Unprecedented security arrangements are made in the Kariavattom campus with about 1000 policemen deployed in and around the sprawling campus.

A major attraction at the congress is a science exhibition showcasing the latest scientific developments and achievements in the country.

Veli beach in Trivandrum

VeliVeli beach is just within 3 Km from Shanghumukham beach. It is an attractive tourist destination in Trivandrum. Veli tourist village lies in between Arabian sea and Veli lake. Boating is available in Veli lake for tourists.

Veli tourist village is designed by Kanayi Kunhiraman, a renowned sculptor from Kerala. Veli tourist village is connected with the Veli beach by a floating wooden bridge. There is also a floating restaurant in Veli.

Veli is well connected to Trivandrum city by local buses. Distance from Trivandrum International Airport is 5 Km. Veli is also well connected by rail. Nearest railway station is Kochiveli Terminus.

There is a youth hostel in Veli which is a convenient place to stay. Other tourist attractions in Trivandrum, near to Veli are Sri Padamanabha Swami Temple, Shankhumugham beach and Kovalam beach.