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Address failings and ensure greater accountability, CM Pinarayi tells KAS officers

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has expressed disappointment at the performance of some Kerala Administrative Service officers, stating that not all have lived up to expectations. Speaking at the first anniversary celebrations of the Kerala Administrative Service Officers Association on Sunday, the chief minister urged officers to address their shortcomings and ensure greater accountability. Pinarayi praised the remarkable interventions of …

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14 hours, 40 minutes ago

IUML, Congress slam Kerala CPI(M) leader's remark extremist support Gandhis

India Today

The Indian Union Muslim League hit out at Communist Party of India and its politburo member A Vijayaraghavan for his statements on Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi’s win in Wayanad parliamentary seat. At the CPI party conference in Bathery, Wayanad, last week, politburo member A Vijayaraghavan stated that extremist elements were present at Priyanka Gandhi’s rallies. WHAT CPI LEADER A …

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1 week, 1 day ago

CM Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurates new Ernakulam market complex

New Indian Express

KOCHI: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, while inaugurating the new Ernakulam market complex on Saturday, said that the new facility has the potential to draw the attention of tourists with its global standards. “The market complex with state-of-the-art facilities is a new step in the commercial growth of Ernakulam district. ‘Ernakulam needs a better KSRTC stand’ Speaking at the event, Hibi …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan urges PM Modi to withdraw VGF repayment norm for Vizhinjam project

New Indian Express

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Continuing with the state's efforts to get unconditional Viability Gap Funding support for Vizhinjam Seaport, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking to intervene and withdraw the union finance ministry's norm making it mandatory for the state to repay the VGF. In his letter, Pinarayi pointed out that since the union finance ministry introduced the …

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1 week, 2 days ago

IFFK 2024: CM Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurates 29th International Film Festival of Kerala

The Hindu

Calling on filmmakers to create diverse films reflecting social realities to counter attempts to present a monolithic view, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has cautioned against attempts by corporates to dictate content. He was speaking after inaugurating the 29th International Film Festival of Kerala at the Nishagandhi auditorium here on Friday. Mr. Vijayan presented the IFFK Lifetime Achievement Award for the …

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1 week, 4 days ago

4 students die as lorry overturns in Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan vows action

India Today

An accident in Kerala’s Palakkad district claimed the lives of four students after a cement lorry overturned and ran over them. The incident occurred at Kalladikode when the lorry, carrying cement towards Mannarkkad, lost control and toppled. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan expressed grief over the incident, describing it as both shocking and tragic. The accident has sparked protests by …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Pinarayi Vijayan advocates for Kerala-Tamil Nadu cooperative model for progress

India Today

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday called for the expansion of Kerala-Tamil Nadu’s cooperative federalism model to other states. Speaking at a public gathering at Vaikom Beach after Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin inaugurated the renovated Thanthai Periyar Memorial and Periyar Library, Vijayan hailed the enduring partnership between the two southern states. STRENGTHENING COOPERATION Drawing parallels between the …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Why Pinarayi govt called off SmartCity Kochi deal, and what happens next

India Today

An urban initiative that caught Kerala’s imagination but remained mired in political slugfests has bitten the dust with the Pinarayi Vijayan government scrapping the SmartCity Kochi project. TECOM Investments, a subsidiary of Dubai Holding, has 84 per cent stake in SmartCity Kochi, the remaining 16 per cent being with the state government. “There is no need to provide compensation to …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Pinarayi Vijayan slams Centre's 'vindictive' stance on Vizhinjam port repayment

India Today

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has accused the Union Government of adopting a vindictive stance towards the state by demanding to impose repayment conditions on the Viability Gap Fund allocated for the Vizhinjam Seaport project. Addressing the media on Monday, Vijayan revealed that Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in a letter, reaffirmed the Centre's condition that the Rs 817.80 crore …

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1 week, 6 days ago

TECOM payment for SmartCity exit share buyback, not compensation: Pinarayi Vijayan

India Today

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday addressed concerns over the government's decision to repay Dubai-based TECOM for its exit from the SmartCity project in Kochi, clarifying that the payment is not compensation but the cost of TECOM’s shares in the venture. The Chief Minister also assured that the SmartCity Kochi project would remain under full government control moving forward, …

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Siddaramaiah to Pinarayi Vijayan: 100-house offer for Wayanad victims still stands

India Today

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has written to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, reminding him of Karnataka's promise to construct 100 houses for families affected by the Wayanad landslides and questioning the prolonged silence from Kerala’s end. The Karnataka government had communicated its offer to the Kerala Chief Secretary and the Chief Minister’s Office, but Siddaramaiah's recent letter highlights the lack …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan slams Centre's delay in granting assistance to disaster-affected Wayanad

Deccan Chronicle

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan hits out at Centre for delaying assistance to the landslide hit Wayanad. Regarding Amit Shah's recent claim that Kerala failed to provide the necessary memorandum and assessment report, Pinarayi stated that this was not the first instance of the Union Home Minister misleading Parliament and the public about the Wayanad situation. The Chief Minister noted …

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2 weeks ago

State disaster fund use follows Centre's rules: Pinarayi Vijayan on High Court criticism

India Today

The Kerala government has pledged full transparency in auditing the State Disaster Response Fund following the High Court’s strong dissatisfaction over the lack of clarity in its usage. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan emphasised that the government is prepared to submit all accounts as directed by the court, but additional time is required to gather district and department-wise details. Responding to …

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Pinarayi Vijayan slams Centre for 'step-motherly treatment' in Wayanad relief aid

India Today

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has lashed out at the central government and Home Minister Amit Shah, accusing them of spreading misinformation and neglecting Kerala’s needs in the aftermath of the devastating Wayanad landslide. The remarks come in response to Shah’s claim that the Kerala government delayed submitting a disaster assessment report, which Vijayan described as baseless and an attempt …

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2 weeks ago

Only 10 Congress workers can destroy CPI(M) office overnight, says K Sudhakaran

India Today

Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee President K Sudhakaran warned that Congress workers must be ready to respond if party offices are attacked. He stated that it would take only 10 Congress workers to destroy a Communist Party of India office in a single night. Sudhakaran made these remarks while inaugurating the Congress office in Pinarayi, Kannur, which was allegedly vandalised by …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Why the ball is in Pinarayi govt court in Malankara Church factional feud

India Today

A century-old legal battle between the Orthodox and Jacobite factions of the Malankara Church in Kerala for control of certain churches and assets may finally end after the Supreme Court’s December 3 directive that six churches that both sides had laid claim to be handed over to the Orthodox group. This can be read in light of the Pinarayi Vijayan …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Vaishnaw writes to Pinarayi Vijayan over land acquisition delays in Kerala

Hindustan Times

Railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has written to Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan over the slow progress of projects due to land acquisition delays in the southern state. Vaishnaw said the railways initiated efforts for land acquisition for most of the sanctioned railway projects but could not succeed. “Despite making payment of more than ₹2,100 Crore to the Government of Kerala …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Jamaat-e-Islami slams Pinarayi Vijayan: Carrying RSS's arguments in Kerala

India Today

After repeated criticism by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Jamaat-e-Islami's state unit on Tuesday hit out at him, saying that honesty is necessary in public life and that he was carrying the "Sangh Parivar's arguments" in the state, which is dangerous. The strong words by Jamaat-e-Islami's Kerala unit came after Vijayan's heavy criticism, accusing the body of "not believing in …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Pinarayi lying about electoral tie-ups, says Jamaat Kerala Amir

The Hindu

Jamaat-e-Islami Hind Kerala Amir P. Mujeeb Rahman has accused Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of lying about the Communist Party of India ’s previous electoral tie-ups with his organisation. Replying to Mr. Vijayan’s recent statements criticising the Jamaat, Mr. Rahman said that Mr. Vijayan, as the party’s State secretary, was earlier part of the discussions with his organisation over extending support …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Pinarayi Vijayan assures 'no evictions from Munambam' amid waqf land grab claim

India Today

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who held an online meeting on the Waqf land dispute on Saturday, assured that no one would be evicted from Munambam village. In a meeting with the Munambam Samara Samiti, Vijayan said that his government aims to resolve the Munambam issue without causing difficulties to the residents. In Cherai and Munambam villages in Ernakulam district, …

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1 month ago

Pinarayi Vijayan asks Kerala MPs to press Centre on key issues in Winter Session

India Today

Ahead of the Winter Session of Parliament, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan held a crucial meeting with the state’s Members of Parliament on Thursday, urging them to strongly advocate for the state’s key demands in the House. PUSH FOR SPECIAL FINANCIAL PACKAGE Vijayan reiterated Kerala’s demand for a special financial package of Rs 24,000 crores, highlighting the state’s financial strain …

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CM Pinarayi Vijayan fires fresh salvo at Sadiq Ali Thangal

New Indian Express

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM/KOLLAM : In an evident political move ahead of the crucial assembly by-election in Palakkad, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan asserted that the IUML has warmed up to the SDPI and Jamaat-e-Isami after Panakkad Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal assumed the office of the party’s state president. Firing a fresh salvo at the Muslim League president, Pinarayi said there has been many …

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Lionel Messi to play in India? Kerala Sports Minister hopeful of hosting Argentina

India Today

Kerala Sports Minister V Abdurahiman announced on Wednesday that the Argentina football team, featuring legendary Lionel Messi, will visit the state next year for an international match. Kerala is set to make history as FIFA World Cup Champions Argentina are expected to visit next year! pic.twitter.com/gT1yBrjJ9b — Pinarayi Vijayan November 20, 2024 "Kerala is set to make history as FIFA …

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1 month ago

Kerala government looks at solutions as Waqf land claim row continues

India Today

The Kerala police used water cannons on Tuesday against BJP workers who were on a protest march towards the Secretariat in Thiruvananthapuram. Other cases of Waqf Board claiming land in Kerala also came to light after Kiren Rijiju shared on X the plight of, not just the 600 families living in Munambam, near Kochi, but also in northern Kerala. pic.twitter.com/HBoBo5JtQ2 …

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Address failings and ensure greater accountability, CM Pinarayi tells KAS officers

IUML, Congress slam Kerala CPI(M) leader's remark extremist support Gandhis

CM Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurates new Ernakulam market complex

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan urges PM Modi to withdraw VGF repayment norm for Vizhinjam project

IFFK 2024: CM Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurates 29th International Film Festival of Kerala

4 students die as lorry overturns in Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan vows action

Pinarayi Vijayan advocates for Kerala-Tamil Nadu cooperative model for progress

Why Pinarayi govt called off SmartCity Kochi deal, and what happens next

Pinarayi Vijayan slams Centre's 'vindictive' stance on Vizhinjam port repayment

TECOM payment for SmartCity exit share buyback, not compensation: Pinarayi Vijayan

Siddaramaiah to Pinarayi Vijayan: 100-house offer for Wayanad victims still stands

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan slams Centre's delay in granting assistance to disaster-affected Wayanad

State disaster fund use follows Centre's rules: Pinarayi Vijayan on High Court criticism

Pinarayi Vijayan slams Centre for 'step-motherly treatment' in Wayanad relief aid

Only 10 Congress workers can destroy CPI(M) office overnight, says K Sudhakaran

Why the ball is in Pinarayi govt court in Malankara Church factional feud

Vaishnaw writes to Pinarayi Vijayan over land acquisition delays in Kerala

Jamaat-e-Islami slams Pinarayi Vijayan: Carrying RSS's arguments in Kerala

Pinarayi lying about electoral tie-ups, says Jamaat Kerala Amir

Pinarayi Vijayan assures 'no evictions from Munambam' amid waqf land grab claim

Pinarayi Vijayan asks Kerala MPs to press Centre on key issues in Winter Session

CM Pinarayi Vijayan fires fresh salvo at Sadiq Ali Thangal

Lionel Messi to play in India? Kerala Sports Minister hopeful of hosting Argentina

Kerala government looks at solutions as Waqf land claim row continues