Thiruvananthapuram, June 22 (IANS) A day after being asked to head an ad hoc committee of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA), Ramesh Pisharody, known for his wit and humour, carried the same flair into the Kerala Assembly in his debut speech. The Palakkad Congress MLA’s maiden speech in the Budget debate made the House laugh, but also delivered pointed political punches.Pisharody began by thanking the people of Palakkad for electing him, before targeting the Left over its defea…
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Thiruvananthapuram, June 10 (IANS) An unusual transfer episode in the State Information and Public Relations Department (PRD) has sparked discussion in administrative and political circles.Forest Minister Shibu Baby John reportedly expressed displeasure over the appointment of an officer who had served in former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s office.A.C. Abhilash, a senior PRD officer who was part of the Public Relations wing of the former Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) for nearly a decade…
Kochi, June 8 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has received a major boost in the ‘Masappadi’ case, with a special PMLA Court in Kochi ordering the transfer of crucial documents related to the financial transactions between Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s daughter Veena Thaikandi and mineral company CMRL.The court directed that certified copies of 134 key documents seized by the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) be handed over to the ED, which is probing alleged financial i…
Thiruvananthapuram, June 5 (IANS) Kerala Minister Sunny Joseph on Friday defended the appointment of his brother-in-law, Benny Thomas, to his personal staff, saying there were no legal barriers to the appointment and that Benny is a committed public worker with a long political background.Responding to the controversy, the Minister said Benny Thomas is a leader who was elected as panchayat president with a record majority and described him as a person engaged in exemplary public service.He also …
Kozhikode, April 30 (IANS) Days before the results are out, the battle for Kerala’s Beypore has officially entered its theatrical phase. Just when state politics seemed content with sharp speeches and sharper allegations, UDF-backed candidate P.V. Anvar has upped the stakes by offering to shave his head, don earrings, and march through Kozhikode if his CPI-M rival, state Tourism Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas, who is the son-in-law of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, wins the election.”From Kidson …
Thiruvananthapuram, April 30 (IANS) A day after his suspension, senior IAS officer Dr B. Ashok launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, alleging political interference, misuse of public funds and an erosion of bureaucratic independence under the current regime.Addressing the media on Thursday, Ashok who has put in 28 years of service and also serves as President of the IAS Association, claimed his suspension was linked to the association’s legal victories against the governm…
Thrissur, April 22 (IANS) A final decision on the conduct of the annual Hindu temple festival Thrissur Pooram will be taken on Thursday following a crucial meeting between the Devaswom authorities and the district administration scheduled at 10:30 A.M.Devaswom Minister, V.N. Vasavan, said that the High Court has granted permission to convene the meeting, which will be central to determining the future course of the famed festival in the wake of the recent tragedy where 13 people engaged in makin…
Thiruvananthapuram, April 10 (IANS) With polling now concluded across Kerala, the battle for power has shifted from the hustings to a tense waiting game, with the electorate’s verdict set to be unveiled on May 4.As ballot units fall silent, political camps are abuzz with quiet calculations, each convinced the numbers will ultimately favour them.The ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF), led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, is projecting confidence, betting on continuity and governance to secur…
Thiruvananthapuram, April 9 (IANS) At 6 p.m. on Thursday, the curtain officially fell on what is often hailed as the ‘festival of democracy’, as polling across Kerala drew to a close. Yet in several booths, the democratic spirit lingered a little longer, with voters patiently waiting to exercise their franchise even past the deadline.By and large, the State witnessed an almost incident-free voting process.At the official close of time, the turnout, according to the Chief Electoral Officer, a…
Alappuzha (Kerala), April 7 (IANS) With Kerala Assembly elections nearing, political temperatures in Ambalappuzha have spiked sharply, with UDF-backed independent candidate G. Sudhakaran levelling serious allegations of a possible law-and-order breakdown.A four-time legislator of the CPI-M and a two-time Cabinet Minister, Sudhakaran’s political journey has taken a dramatic turn in recent years.He was left out of the party’s candidate list in 2021 following an internal norm barring those who …