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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Central team to witness historic ordination of Kerala priest at Vatican tomorrow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved a high-level delegation to visit Vatican City on Saturday to attend the elevation of Monsignor George Jacob Koovakad, a priest from Kerala, to the rank of cardinal. The seven-member delegation is led by Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs George Kurian and comprises former Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Congress MP Kodikunnil Suresh, Rajya …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

PM Modi sends delegation to Vatican to witness Kerala priest's ordination as cardinal

Op India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is sending a high-level Indian delegation to witness the ordination of Monsignor George Jacob Koovakad as a cardinal by the Pope at a function to be held in the Vatican City on Saturday, said former Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar. This delegation being sent by PM @narendramodi will convey the good wishes of PM, the christian community …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Railways Minister flags land acquisition delays in Kerala, Rs12,350 crore projects stalled

Op India

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has written to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, highlighting delays in land acquisition for major railway projects in the state. The Union Minister pointed out that the Kerala government had acquired only 64 hectares of land out of the 470 hectares required for various railway projects, despite the Centre releasing Rs2,100 crore to facilitate the process. …

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1 month ago

Kerala government sets up judicial panel to resolve Munambam Waqf land dispute

India Today

In a move to address the land dispute between residents and the Kerala Waqf Board in Munambam, the Kerala government decided to appoint a judicial commission to investigate the matter. The decision was made at a high-level meeting convened by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, which also included Law Minister P Rajeev and Waqf board officials. Their legal rights will be …

Kerala Land Munambam Waqf Rajeev Legal Dispute

Religious WhatsApp group row: Kerala govt suspends two IAS officers for violation of discipline

Live Mint

The Kerala government suspended two IAS officers on Monday for disciplinary violations. The decision was taken by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on the basis of a report from the chief secretary amid furore over the ongoing ‘religious WhatsApp group’ controversy. The Kerala Police had conducted an investigation after K Gopalakrishnan — the Director of Industries and Commerce — filed a …

Kerala Report Group Ias Whatsapp Ias Officers Prasanth

2 months, 1 week ago

Kerala Assembly unanimously passes resolution against Centre delaying aid to Wayanad

New Indian Express

As per the norms of the National Disaster Management Act, the landslide that occurred in Meppadi was classified as a 'disaster of severe nature,' he said. Responding to the debate in the Assembly, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan expressed dismay over the delay in sanctioning Central assistance to the landslide-hit Wayanad, despite a detailed memorandum being submitted to the Union government …

Disaster Kerala Wayanad State Central Centre Aid

3 months ago

Kerala Minister A.K. Saseendran temporarily survives internal party challenge

The Hindu

For the time being, Minister for Forests and Wildlife Protection A.K. The status quo was decided at a meeting of the rival factions in the Kerala unit of the party, led by Mr. Saseendran and State president P.C. While party sources initially indicated that Mr. Saseendran’s Ministerial position was secure, Mr. Pawar is expected to make a final call at …

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4 months ago

Vengeri overpass to be opened in September, says Kerala Public Works Minister

The Hindu

Minister for Public Works P.A. Mohamed Riyas on Friday said that the overpass across the National Highway 66 at Vengeri situated at the intersection of the Kozhikode- Balussery roads will be opened for the public in the first week of September. Inspecting the progress of the work at Vengeri on August 23, the Minister appreciated the public for their patience …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Kerala CM challenges Amit Shah's claims of 'early warning' about Wayanad landslides: ‘Red alert was issued only after…’

Live Mint

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday challenged Union Home Minister Amit Shah's assertion that the state government was warned as early as July 23 about potential heavy rainfall and landslides in Wayanad. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} Earlier, Amit Shah had claimed in the Rajya Sabha that the Kerala government ignored early warnings and failed to respond to the arrival of National …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Kerala CM counters Amit Shah's 'early warnings' claim on Wayanad landslides: ‘Red alert issued only after…’

Hindustan Times

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday refuted Union home minister Amit Shah's claim that early weather warnings were issued to the state government ahead of heavy rainfall which caused devastating landslides killing scores of people. Replying to a discussion on the Calling Attention Motion in the Lok Sabha, Amit Shah claimed that the India Meteorological Department had issued warnings …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Kerala govt ignored early warnings given by Union govt for landslide: Amit Shah in Parliament

Op India

On Wednesday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah came down heavily on the Kerala government for politicising and indulging in blame game over the tragic landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad. Questions are being raised about the early warning system of the government… “ – We gave a warning to Kerala Govt on 23rd July – Reminder on 24th – Another reminder on …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rescue Efforts Intensified After Landslides: Kerala CM

Deccan Chronicle

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the government would make all possible efforts on a war footing to rescue those still trapped in the debris and to deliver relief. At a press conference here, the chief minister said five ministers are overseeing the rescue and relief operations in the district. The Chief Minister announced the opening of 42 relief …

Kerala Efforts Intensified

4 months, 3 weeks ago

'Avoid unnecessary travel to Wayanad': Kerala CM as Rahul, Priyanka plan visit after landslides kill 116 – Firstpost

Firstpost

As per reports, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will visit landslide-hit Wayanad on Wednesday morning With 116 people killed and several others still trapped following massive landslides in Wayanad district of Kerala on Tuesday, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has warned people to avoid unnecessary travel to the district. “Please …

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5 months ago

Uttara Kannada landslip: Kerala CM’s office asks officials to expedite search for missing trucker

The Hindu

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s office was in touch with its counterpart in Karnataka to expedite the search for a truck driver from Kozhikode, Arjun, whose vehicle got trapped under a mudslide at Ankola in Uttara Kannada District on Tuesday. Some of Arjun’s relatives have filed a similar petition at the Ankola police station in Uttara Kannada district. Mr. Kumar …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala: Vizhinjam port makes history, welcomes first mothership

Deccan Chronicle

: Kerala's Vizhinjam International Seaport on Thursday welcomed its inaugural mother ship "San Fernando" heralding a new era of growth and prosperity for the state.The ship from Sri Lanka arrived outside the port before 7 am, and a harbour pilot guided it into the dock amidst a grand water salute. A large tugboat, Ocean Prsitage and three smaller tugboats worked …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Issues related to NH widening in Kerala during monsoon to be sorted out

The Hindu

The National Highway Authority of India will take the necessary steps to address the issues that cropped up during the monsoon season in connection with the widening of the national highway in the State. Speaking to the media after the meeting here on Wednesday, the Minister said the work on widening the National Highway 66 into six lanes will be …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Kuwait fire: Mortal remains of 45 Indian migrant workers flown back in IAF aircraft

The Hindu

Mortal remains of 45 Indian migrant workers who had perished in a deadly fire in Kuwait were brought back in an Indian Air Force aircraft on Friday. The mortal remains of the men were first flown to the Cochin International Airport at 10:30 a.m., where a Kerala government delegation led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his Cabinet colleagues paid …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha elections: Kerala with nail-biting photo finishes in Thiruvananthapuram and Attingal

The Hindu

For the better part of Tuesday, the Lok Sabha vote-counting day, the electoral fight in the Thiruvananthapuram and Attingal Parliamentary constituencies in southern Kerala had the nail-biting intensity of a high-stakes 20/20 Indian Premier League cricket final. In Thiruvananthapuram, the neck-to-neck race between Congress Working Committee leader Shashi Tharoor, MP, and BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar rendered the outcome too close …

Kerala Congress Votes Bjp Leader Thiruvananthapuram Udf

8 months ago

National leaders campaign aggressively in Kerala on last day of electioneering

Deccan Chronicle

Thiruvananthapuram: With just hours left for the culmination of public campaigning, top leaders of political parties including union Home Minister Amit Shah, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Priyanka Gandhi addressed a series of public meetings across Kerala on Thursday seeking support for their respective candidates. The Congress president accused Modi of inducting all corrupt leaders into the BJP fold. Priyanka …

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8 months, 1 week ago

Modi who tried to choke Kerala is promising development: CM

The Hindu

The Bharatiya Janata Party government at the Centre, which has been trying to choke Kerala economically and by denying its eligible rights, is promising development packages to the State at the time of the polls, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said. The Chief Minister was responding to the promises made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during campaign meetings in the …

Kerala Development Congress State Minister Chief Nda

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Minister Muraleedharan Alleges Attack During Poll Campaign, Accuses CPI(M) Goons Of Threatening BJP Candidates

News 18

Union Minister V Muraleedharan on Thursday accused Kerala’s Communist Party of India of threatening him during his election campaign ahead of the Lok Sabha polls. The Union minister also alleged that the CPI goons even attempted to attack the campaign vehicle and hurled abuses at him. Posting a video of three men on a bike attempting to assault the minister, …

Kerala Campaign Bjp Minister V Muraleedharan

8 months, 2 weeks ago

[Masala Bonds Case] Convince Court On Fmr Finance Minister Dr Thomas Isaac's Involvement, Allegedly Illegal Conduct: Kerala HC Tells ED

Live Law

The Kerala High Court stated that the Enforcement Directorate has to convince the Court regarding the specific allegations raised by it to prove illegality in the conduct of Former Finance Minister Dr Thomas Isaac showing his involvement in the masala bonds case. This status quo order was passed in the plea filed by Dr Isaac on the new summons issued …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Anil Antony BJP's picks for Kerala in 'double digit' push

Hindustan Times

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently said the BJP is aiming at a two-digit number in Kerala where at present the party has no Lok Sabha MP. On Saturday, as the first list of the candidates was announced, the BJP played its hidden cards in Kerala -- Anil Antony to contest from Pathanamthitta and Rajeev Chandrasekhar from Thiruvananthapuram. Anil Antony and …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

Winnability emerges key factor as MLAs test their fortunes in LS polls in Kerala

The Hindu

The strategy of fielding serving MLAs in the Lok Sabha polls is being worked out again in Kerala this time in a bid to cash in on their image of “winnable candidates” among voters. However, United Democratic Front MLAs and Ministers have had a better track record when it comes to successfully contesting the Lok Sabha polls. Venugopal were MLAS …

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Central team to witness historic ordination of Kerala priest at Vatican tomorrow

PM Modi sends delegation to Vatican to witness Kerala priest's ordination as cardinal

Railways Minister flags land acquisition delays in Kerala, Rs12,350 crore projects stalled

Kerala government sets up judicial panel to resolve Munambam Waqf land dispute

Religious WhatsApp group row: Kerala govt suspends two IAS officers for violation of discipline

Kerala Assembly unanimously passes resolution against Centre delaying aid to Wayanad

Kerala Minister A.K. Saseendran temporarily survives internal party challenge

Vengeri overpass to be opened in September, says Kerala Public Works Minister

Kerala CM challenges Amit Shah's claims of 'early warning' about Wayanad landslides: ‘Red alert was issued only after…’

Kerala CM counters Amit Shah's 'early warnings' claim on Wayanad landslides: ‘Red alert issued only after…’

Kerala govt ignored early warnings given by Union govt for landslide: Amit Shah in Parliament

Rescue Efforts Intensified After Landslides: Kerala CM

'Avoid unnecessary travel to Wayanad': Kerala CM as Rahul, Priyanka plan visit after landslides kill 116 – Firstpost

Uttara Kannada landslip: Kerala CM’s office asks officials to expedite search for missing trucker

Kerala: Vizhinjam port makes history, welcomes first mothership

Issues related to NH widening in Kerala during monsoon to be sorted out

Kuwait fire: Mortal remains of 45 Indian migrant workers flown back in IAF aircraft

Lok Sabha elections: Kerala with nail-biting photo finishes in Thiruvananthapuram and Attingal

National leaders campaign aggressively in Kerala on last day of electioneering

Modi who tried to choke Kerala is promising development: CM

Minister Muraleedharan Alleges Attack During Poll Campaign, Accuses CPI(M) Goons Of Threatening BJP Candidates

[Masala Bonds Case] Convince Court On Fmr Finance Minister Dr Thomas Isaac's Involvement, Allegedly Illegal Conduct: Kerala HC Tells ED

Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Anil Antony BJP's picks for Kerala in 'double digit' push

Winnability emerges key factor as MLAs test their fortunes in LS polls in Kerala