Azhimala turns a death trap for visitors
The Hindu
Having claimed 15 lives in eight months, the scenic Azhimala beachside cliff near Vizhinjam in Thiruvananthapuram is soon gaining notoriety as a death trap.The recent death of a weekend holidayer has
Having claimed 15 lives in eight months, the scenic Azhimala beachside cliff near Vizhinjam in Thiruvananthapuram is soon gaining notoriety as a death trap.
The recent death of a weekend holidayer has yet again spotlighted the need to declare such slippery rocks as off-limits for selfie enthusiasts. With the easing of lockdown curbs likely to attract more people to the 58-ft-tall famed Lord Shiva statue, local residents have demanded precautionary measures including lifeguard deployment to prevent further mishaps.
After Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly R. Ashok’s prediction on Saturday that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will step down in November 2025 triggered intense political discussions in the State, Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Sunday said Mr. Siddaramaiah will continue for the full five-year term.