Kochi, June 7 (IANS) The house named ‘Laughing Villa’ in North Paravoor, a reflection of actor Salim Kumar’s infectious humour and larger-than-life personality, has fallen silent. The laughter and smiles that once filled the home of the celebrated actor have given way to grief as Malayalam cinema mourns the passing of one of its most beloved performers around 10:45 p.m. at a private hospital here on Saturday.National Award-winning actor Salim Kumar, who entertained generations with his unmatched…
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Thiruvananthapuram, June 6 (IANS) Veteran Congress leader and former KPCC president V.M. Sudheeran has sought a fresh and impartial investigation into the suicide of K.K. Maheshan, former Kanichukulangara Union Secretary of SNDP Yogam, alleging that key evidence was ignored and crucial aspects of the case were not properly examined.In a letter submitted to Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, Sudheeran, a former Minister, Speaker and Lok Sabha member, forwarded a petition by Maheshan’s wife, Usha Devi…
Thiruvananthapuram, June 4 (IANS) The Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB), once projected as the state’s alternative engine for infrastructure development, has come under sharp scrutiny in the White Paper on the state’s finances, with the document raising serious concerns over its debt burden, borrowing costs and project priorities.The White Paper, tabled in the Assembly by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, states that the KIIFB was created with the primary objective of mobilisi…
Thiruvananthapuram, June 3 (IANS) With 71 newly elected legislators entering the Kerala Assembly, a special study class on parliamentary practices will be held on June 17 to familiarise them with the rules, traditions and conventions of the House.The Kerala Assembly has 140 members, which includes 102 in the treasury bench and 38 in the Opposition — 35 Left Front and three BJP legislators.Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan and Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vijayan are scheduled to participate in the pr…
Thiruvananthapuram, June 2 (IANS) The Kerala Assembly witnessed its first major political confrontation of the new session on Tuesday when a debate on rising prices of essential commodities quickly escalated into an exchange between the ruling United Democratic Front (UDF) and the Left opposition, culminating in a walkout led by former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, the present Leader of Opposition (LoP).Soon after the election of Deputy Speaker Shanimol Osman, the Opposition sought to corner …
Thiruvananthapuram, May 29 (IANS) In a significant development that could revive Kerala’s high‑speed rail ambitions in a new form, Metro Man E. Sreedharan on Friday held detailed discussions with Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan at the Secretariat on a proposed alternative high‑speed rail corridor for the state. The meeting assumes importance as the UDF government is understood to be seriously considering Sreedharan’s alternative alignment proposal in place of the controversial K‑Rail Sil…
Thiruvananthapuram, May 29 (IANS) In a major gender focused announcement that immediately grabbed statewide attention, the new Congress-led UDF government in Kerala on Friday proposed up to three days of monthly menstrual leave for schoolgirls as part of an ambitious women and child-centric welfare roadmap.This was unveiled in Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar’s maiden policy address in the Assembly.The announcement, made during the first policy declaration of the government headed by Chief…
Thiruvananthapuram, May 24 (IANS) A major confrontation appears to be brewing within the newly formed state government after Kerala Ministers expressed displeasure over the sweeping IAS reshuffle carried out by Chief Secretary A. Jayathilak, who is due to retire next month. The controversy has erupted barely days after the new administration led by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan assumed office, with Ministers accusing the Chief Secretary of pushing through key appointments and transfers without c…
Thiruvananthapuram, May 23 (IANS) A massive cyber fraud racket has surfaced in Kerala, with online scammers allegedly exploiting the soaring popularity of Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan to run a sophisticated money-making operation through fake social media accounts. In a shocking case that has triggered alarm within government circles, fraudsters created a fake Facebook page titled “Chief Minister VDS” and began demanding a monthly subscription fee of Rs 89 from followers to access the Chief…