Widow pension recipients from the Kerala Fishermen's Welfare Fund Board must submit a certificate from the Village Officer/Gazetted Officer stating that they are not married/remarried to the Fisheries Offices by December 24 to continue receiving their pension. Copies of Aadhaar, bank passbook, ration card, name of the Panchayat/Municipality/Corporation where they reside, ward number, and mobile number should also be submitted along with the certificate.

Fisheries Offices and Contact Phone Numbers: Poovar - 9497715512, Valiyathura - 9497715515, Kaikkkara - 9497715518, Thankassery - 9497715522, Kuzhithura - 9497715525, Pallam - 9497715513, Vettukad - 9497715516, Chilakkur - 9497715519, Neendakara - 9497715523, K.S.puram - 9497715526, Vizhinjam - 9497715514, Puthanthopu - 9037539800, Mayyanad - 9497715521, Cheriazheekkal - 9497715524, Padappakara - 9497715527.

The Kerala State Science and Technology Museum and Planetarium will host a special sky observation session on December 7 from 7 to 8 pm, offering the best view of the planet Jupiter this year. Ticket prices are Rs. 30 for adults and Rs. 20 for children.

The award is presented at the district level by the Animal Welfare Department to individuals or organizations that have conducted outstanding animal welfare activities in 2023-24 in Thiruvananthapuram district. Eligible individuals and registered organizations can apply. The completed application in the prescribed format, along with supporting documents and details of the activities, must be submitted to the Thiruvananthapuram District Veterinary Center by December 23. Application forms are available at the nearest veterinary hospital.

SRC Community College, run by the State Resource Center, is offering a Diploma in Airline and Airport Management program starting in January 2025. Candidates with Plus Two or equivalent qualifications are eligible to apply. The application form and prospectus can be obtained from the SRC office near Nandavanam Police Camp, Thiruvananthapuram. The deadline for submitting completed applications is December 31. For more details, contact 9846033001.

In celebration of National Youth Day, the Kerala State Youth Commission is organizing a speech competition for the youth. The event will be held in Kozhikode at the end of December 2024. Young individuals aged 18 to 40 who wish to participate can submit their detailed biodata, including a photograph, to the following: Email: official.ksyc@gmail.com, By post: Kerala State Youth Commission, Vikas Bhavan, P.M.G., Thiruvananthapuram-33 or in person at the Commission office. The last date for applications is 20th December 2024. For further information, contact: Phone: 8086987262, 0471-2308630.