Thiruvananthapuram, June 8 (IANS) The Kerala government’s ambitious scheme to provide free travel for women in KSRTC buses will come into effect from June 15, but the benefit will initially be restricted to ordinary services alone.The decision was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan and Transport Minister C.P. John, considering KSRTC’s financial constraints and operational challenges.John said the full details will be revealed by CM Satheesan, as the cabine…
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Thiruvananthapuram, May 4 (IANS) The emphatic return of the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) to power after a decade marks a decisive political shift in Kerala. Having missed the opportunity in 2021, when CPI-M’s Pinarayi Vijayan scripted history with a rare consecutive term, the alliance has now staged a sweeping comeback, securing 102 seats.At the heart of this victory is the stellar performance of the Congress, which has clinched a record 63 seats, placing it firmly in the driver’…
Thiruvananthapuram, March 21 (IANS) A political intellectual, a film actor, and a street-smart grassroots leader — few constituencies in Kerala offer as compelling a contest as Thiruvananthapuram, where three sharply contrasting personalities are locked in a high-stakes electoral battle.Leading the charge for the UDF is 68-year-old C. P. John, a seasoned political strategist often described as one of Kerala’s “unluckiest” leaders, having narrowly missed electoral success multiple times, i…