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Gold, silver coins and more: MGNREGS workers find treasure while digging rainwater harvesting pits In Chemagai panchayat, Kannur, MGNREGS workers found gold and silver ornaments in a mud pot at a rubber plantation, initially fearing an explosion. The items were given to Taliparamba Police and taken to the magistrate court. Additional coins were d...
14 Jul, 2024, 12.46 PM ISTConvicts in T P Chandrasekharan case not being considered for remission: Kerala govt The Kerala government on Thursday suspended three jail officials for allegedly including three convicts from the high-profile T P Chandrasekharan murder case in a remission list, amidst opposition outcry in the State Assembly accusing the Left dispe...
27 Jun, 2024, 03.45 PM ISTWill withdraw notification on acquiring land for Sabarimala airport: Kerala govt to HC The Kerala government will withdraw preliminary land acquisition notifications for the Sabarimala Greenfield airport in Kottayam district. The government will conduct a new Social Impact Assessment (SIA) study through a different agency following a ...
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Kerala govt to start 10,000 yoga clubs this year: Health Minister Kerala's Health Minister, Veena George, announced plans to establish 10,000 new yoga clubs in the state this year. The move is part of the state's 'Yoga for Individual and Society' initiative, which aims to promote a healthy body and mind by warding...
21 Jun, 2024, 03.05 PM ISTKuwait fire tragedy: Victim's body arrives in Kolkata; BJP's Agnimitra Paul attacks Mamata govt The body of Dwarikesh Pattanayak, a victim of the Kuwait fire tragedy, arrived at Kolkata airport. West Bengal Minister Sujit Bose and BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul paid their respects. Paul demanded Rs 10 lakh compensation and education sponsorship for th...
15 Jun, 2024, 10.50 AM ISTKuwait fire: Kerala govt to provide Rs 5 lakh assistance to kin of those from state who died The Kerala government announced a Rs 5 lakh financial aid to the families of the 19 individuals from the state who lost their lives in the Kuwait fire tragedy, where 49 people perished and 50 sustained injuries. Additionally, Rs one lakh assistance ...
13 Jun, 2024, 12.19 PM ISTNDA govt at Centre 'crippled'; opposition dealt fatal blow to BJP: Rahul Gandhi "The truth is, what we have today is a crippled government (at the Centre). It has been beaten so badly by the INDIA bloc that it cannot walk straight. It is certainly not a government which is capable of leading the country," he said at a public me...
12 Jun, 2024, 06.43 PM ISTNo moratorium on repayment of loans during trawling ban period, says Kerala govt The Kerala government announced that no moratorium on loan repayment for fishermen has been granted during the ongoing 52-day trawling ban. However, Fisheries Minister Saji Cheriyan stated that measures such as free rations have been provided to fis...
12 Jun, 2024, 02.00 PM ISTSuresh Gopi takes charge as Union Minister of State, thanks people of Kerala for "huge responsibility" Malayalam actor-turned-politician Suresh Gopi assumed dual responsibilities as Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas, and in the Ministry of Tourism. He expressed gratitude to the people of Thrissur for the opportunity, and dismissing rumo...
11 Jun, 2024, 12.38 PM ISTMalayalam star Suresh Gopi scoffs at rumours of resigning from Modi's govt, lambasts media for 'grossly incorrect' reports In a Facebook post, Gopi said that it is a matter of pride for him to be in the Council of Ministers of the Modi government and to represent the people of Kerala.
10 Jun, 2024, 11.14 PM ISTKerala govt rejects opposition demand to register corruption case into liquor policy row Kerala's Left government rejected opposition UDF's demand to register a corruption case regarding alleged liquor policy amendment. Chief Minister Vijayan dismissed claims in the state assembly. Opposition protested and demanded investigation and res...
10 Jun, 2024, 02.06 PM ISTNo deliberations started yet by Kerala govt on liquor policy: Excise Minister M B Rajesh Kerala's Excise Minister M B Rajesh has denied any discussions on the state's liquor policy, despite reports suggesting the Left administration may withdraw the 'dry day' norm. Rajesh cited a voice clip allegedly suggesting a bar association member ...
24 May, 2024, 01.37 PM ISTLeft govt in Kerala enters fourth year, CM says extreme poverty will be eradicated by 2025 Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan said that while the Union government fails to fill the numerous vacancies in various Central government establishments, including the Indian Railways and other Central public sector undertakings, the Kerala Public Service ...
22 May, 2024, 01.46 PM ISTAs LDF Govt hits 3-yr mark, CM highlights feats of Kochi Water metro, highways, industrial growth Kerala's Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, leading the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government, celebrated the state's three-year progress. Achievements include advancements in the IT sector, startup industry, and public welfare schemes, showcasing Ke...
20 May, 2024, 02.36 PM ISTKerala govt activates emergency operation centres amidst heavy rains Kerala government opens emergency operation centres in all districts to tackle heavy rains, mudslides, and issues warnings to tourists about possible landslides in hilly areas. Safety boards will be installed to warn travellers, and night travel ban...
20 May, 2024, 02.16 PM ISTShashi Tharoor on Kerala Govt moves SC against President withholding assent for 4 Bills Thiruvananthapuram: On Kerala government approaching Supreme Court to release four bills passed by the state Legislative Assembly, which are pending with the Office of the President, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor says, " I have not studied the complain...
24 Mar, 2024, 04.24 PM ISTBJP criticises Kerala Govt move to approach SC against President Murmu BJP criticizes Kerala's Left government for opposing President Murmu, citing anti-women stance. LDF defends move due to constitutional implications. V Muraleedharan questions Chief Secretary's involvement, highlighting CPI(M)'s history of bills dela...
24 Mar, 2024, 02.18 PM ISTNo need for CBI probe into Dr Vandana Das' killing: Kerala govt in Assembly Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that the probe was carried out and a charge sheet submitted in court by police without any delay. For the same reasons, the Kerala High Court dismissed the victim's parents' plea for CBI investigation, he said.
14 Feb, 2024, 01.22 PM ISTKerala govt protests in Delhi against Centre's alleged discrimination, calls 8th Feb 'red letter day' Leaders and lawmakers from the Left Democratic Front of Kerala, led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, staged at protest against the Union government at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Thursday. The Kerala chief minister accused the central government of ...
08 Feb, 2024, 01.31 PM ISTJohn Brittas on Kerala govt protest: 'We are here against the discrimination of Union govt' New Delhi: CPI(M) MP John Brittas while speaking to ANI on February 07 said that the Kerala government had come to Delhi against the discrimination of the Union government. He said, “We don't get any support from the union government. We lost Rs. 57...
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