Thiruvananthapuram, July 27 (IANS) With Kerala’s finances continuing to remain under strain, the Finance Department has directed all government departments to strictly rein in expenditure while preparing Budget Estimates for the next financial year, underscoring that the State’s fiscal position has shown little sign of improvement despite a change in government.In a circular issued as part of the Budget preparation process, departments have been instructed not to increase expenditure and ensure …
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Thiruvananthapuram, July 25 (IANS) Vizhinjam International Seaport is set to achieve another landmark in its evolution with the commencement of full-fledged gateway export-import (EXIM) cargo operations from August 18, transforming the country’s newest deep-water port from an exclusive international transshipment hub into a gateway for India’s overseas trade.Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan will formally inaugurate the commencement of EXIM operations, marking yet another defining milestone in the j…
Thiruvananthapuram, July 24 (IANS) BJP Kerala president Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Friday accused Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan of giving priority to national political campaigns over the concerns of students and job aspirants in Kerala, taking a swipe at the Chief Minister’s participation in the Rahul Gandhi-led Opposition protest against the NEET paper leak and police action against protesting students on July 20 in New Delhi.Visiting LP School Teacher rank holders who have been staging an indefi…
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 17 (IANS) The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has further strengthened its findings against Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) M.R. Ajith Kumar in the controversial Alappuzha rescue operation case, increasing pressure on the V.D. Satheesan government to take a decision that could have far-reaching consequences for the state’s police leadership.The SIT has submitted a revised investigation report specifically naming Ajith Kumar and backing its conclusions with …
Thiruvananthapuram, July 13 (IANS) The Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) will cooperate with the Crime Branch’s Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing alleged irregularities in recruitment.The PSC stated that in accordance with the law, documents sought would be handed over to the investigating agency.The SIT, constituted by the State Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, has adopted a calibrated approach, taking into account the PSC’s constitutional status and statutory safeg…
Thiruvananthapuram, July 13 (IANS) The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the alleged Sabarimala financial irregularities has effectively come to a standstill because of prolonged court monitored proceedings, State Devaswom Minister K. Muraleedharan has said, while asserting that the Kerala government requires greater administrative freedom to ensure the investigation reaches its logical conclusion.The SIT has registered two FIRs and arrested over a dozen people, including top officials…
New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) The Kerala government has appointed a three-member expert committee to examine and submit a report on the safe removal of soil accumulated at the construction site of the Wayanad Kalladi Tunnel project, Chief Minister V.D Satheesan said.The decision was taken during a high-level meeting attended by the Chief Minister, Home Minister and Public Works Minister following concerns over the accumulated soil and debris at the project site.Sharing the update, Kerala Chief Minis…
Kalpetta, July 10 (IANS) The death toll in the Wayanad tunnel road mudslide rose to seven on Friday after rescue teams recovered one more body from the debris, while the search continued for the lone remaining missing person amid difficult weather and treacherous terrain.The victim’s body was recovered during an intensive search operation involving personnel of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Fire and Rescue Services, police, Forest Department and local volunteers.Excavators and oth…
Kalpetta, July 9 (IANS) The death toll in the Wayanad mudslide tragedy climbed to five on Thursday after rescue teams recovered two bodies from the debris, even as the search resumed for three people who remain missing. State Agriculture Minister T. Siddique, who is at the accident site, said that both bodies have been removed to the hospital.The mudslide occurred near Meenakshi Bridge at Kalladi on Thursday, where the Wayanad end of the tunnel road project is under construction.Personnel from t…