Thiruvananthapuram/Alappuzha, July 25 (IANS) AICC General Secretary and Alappuzha MP K.C. Venugopal and Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday welcomed the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, describing it as a victory for the country’s students while asserting that the battle for education reforms must continue.Addressing reporters in Alappuzha, Venugopal said Pradhan’s resignation was a major blow to the Centre’s “arrogance of power”.”This is a blow to th…
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Thiruvananthapuram, July 23 (IANS) In a move signalling its zero‑tolerance approach towards alleged abuse of authority, the Congress‑led UDF government on Thursday suspended Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) M.R. Ajith Kumar over charges of attempting to derail the investigation into the controversial Alappuzha “rescue operation” case. The suspension followed the recommendation of Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala, which Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan accepted after a detailed e…
Thiruvananthapuram, July 23 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Executive Committee member, Kummanam Rajasekharan on Thursday welcomed the Union Government’s decision to sanction Rs 60 crore for the implementation of the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0 in Kerala, describing it as a significant step towards strengthening urban infrastructure and improving the quality of life in the state’s cities.Rajasekharan said the sanction reflects the Prime Ministe…
Thiruvananthapuram, July 21 (IANS) Kerala on Tuesday remembered one of its tallest political figures as the CPI(M) observed the first death anniversary of former Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan with commemorative programmes across the state.His portraits adorned party offices and public spaces, while party workers paid homage to the veteran leader whose political legacy continues to resonate well beyond the Left.The focal point of the observances is Valiyachudukadu in Punnapra, Alappuzha, wher…
Alappuzha (Kerala), July 18 (IANS) The Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC), already facing scrutiny over alleged irregularities in a recent recruitment process, was dealt another blow on Saturday after it was forced to cancel a statewide recruitment examination following a question paper mix-up at an examination centre in Alappuzha. The examinations cancelled were the Last Grade Servants (LGS) and Storeman recruitment tests, scheduled to be held at 2 p.m. for posts requiring SSLC as the mini…
Thiruvananthapuram, July 15 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister, V.D. Satheesan’s, handling of the controversy surrounding the delay in initiating action against ADGP M.R. Ajith Kumar reflects the changing realities of governance and the intense scrutiny that accompanies the transition from Leader of the Opposition to the state’s highest executive office.Ever since assuming office, Chief Minister Satheesan has found himself measured against his own words in Opposition.The latest instance concerns the i…
Thiruvananthapuram, July 11 (IANS) AICC General Secretary K.C. Venugopal on Saturday made it clear that the UDF government would not extend protection to any police officer facing allegations, asserting that no one, however highly placed, is above the law, as suspense mounted over the fate of ADGP M.R. Ajith Kumar in connection with the alleged assault on Youth Congress workers in Alappuzha.Venugopal said he understood that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) had not yet submitted its final rep…
Alappuzha, July 4 (IANS) Hoping to breathe fresh life into one of Kerala’s oldest traditional industries, the V.D. Satheesan government is planning to roll out a “One Coir Product for Every Home” campaign during the Onam season, urging households and government offices alike to purchase at least one coir product.The proposal, aimed at reviving domestic demand for Kerala’s iconic natural fibre products, emerged as the centrepiece of a comprehensive strategy to rescue the crisis-hit coir sector.Th…
Thiruvananthapuram, June 8 (IANS) Kerala is maintaining constant vigilance as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of extremely heavy rainfall in parts of the state over the next few days, issuing a red alert in three northern districts.On Monday, reports have come from several parts of the state about damages caused to buildings, homes and properties due to the vagaries of the weather.A red alert has been declared for Kozhikode, Kannur, and Kasaragod on Tuesday, with the IMD for…
Thiruvananthapuram, June 5 (IANS) Heavy rainfall continues across Kerala as the monsoon intensifies, with the India Meteorological Department issuing the first red alert of the season for five northern districts.Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod have been placed under red alert on Saturday, while three districts are expected to remain under red alert on Sunday too.An orange alert has been issued in Idukki, Thrissur, Ernakulam, Kottayam, Palakkad and Pathanamthitta districts, …