Kochi, July 3 (IANS) The leadership tussle within the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA) took a dramatic legal turn on Friday after an Ernakulam court restrained the newly constituted ad hoc committee from functioning and directed that the Executive Committee headed by former President Shwetha Menon continue in office until further orders.The interim order by the Ernakulam Munsiff Court came on a petition filed by Menon, dealing a setback to the nine-member ad hoc committee that had b…
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Kochi, July 3 ( IANS) A fresh power struggle has erupted in the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA), with former president Shwetha Menon challenging the legitimacy of the newly constituted ad hoc committee and asserting that her executive committee remains in office until fresh elections are held. The development comes less than two weeks after AMMA’s Annual General Body (AGB) meeting on June 21, where Shwetha Menon and the entire executive committee announced their resignation amid …
Thiruvananthapuram, May 4 (IANS) In a Kerala Assembly polls result that blends electoral success with political folklore, senior CPI-M leader and minister Saji Cherian has scripted a third consecutive victory from Chengannur, while appearing to have broken the long-standing ‘jinx’ associated with the Manmohan Bungalow in the state capital.The imposing pre-Independence-era residence, located near the Raj Bhavan, has for decades carried a reputation that any minister occupying it would either fail…
Mumbai, March 23 (IANS) Fans of Malayalam cinema will now have to wait a little longer to witness their beloved superstar Mohanlal on the big screen in his next “Drishyam 3”. On Monday, the makers announced the new release date of the highly discussed drama. The third instalment in the popular ‘Drishyam’ franchise will now reach the cinema halls on May 21, on Mohanlal’s birthday.”Drishyam 3″ was initially slated to release on April 2 this year, but has now been postponed.Sharing the new release …
Thiruvananthapuram Mar 13 (IANS) With the Assembly elections drawing closer in Kerala, a section within the influential Nair Service Society (NSS) is said to be increasingly uneasy over the controversy surrounding the personal life of State Minister K. B. Ganesh Kumar, who is also a director board member of the powerful community organisation.Ganesh Kumar, a prominent political figure from the Nair community and a minister in the State Cabinet, has found himself at the centre of controversy, whi…
Thiruvananthapuram, March 10 (IANS) Kerala Transport Minister K. B. Ganesh Kumar on Tuesday ruled out resigning over the controversy triggered by allegations raised by his wife, saying the media had “blown the issue out of proportion”.Ganesh Kumar also maintained that there was no longer any complaint from his wife, indicating that the matter had been settled within the family.The minister had earlier met Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and explained his position amid the escalating controversy….
Thiruvananthapuram, March 10 (IANS) A fresh controversy surrounding Kerala Transport Minister K. B. Ganesh Kumar has snowballed into a major political embarrassment for Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, reviving old statements by the latter on probity in public life and triggering allegations of double standards from the Opposition.The latest row erupted after Ganesh Kumar’s present wife allegedly caught the minister “red-handed” in an extra-marital relationship on Saturday.The incident quickly…
Thiruvananthapuram, March 10 (IANS) In a dramatic turn to the controversy surrounding Kerala Transport Minister K. B. Ganesh Kumar, his wife Bindu Menon on Tuesday said she will not pursue any complaint against the minister, stating that the issue arose out of an emotional moment and has now been resolved. Her statement came nearly 24 hours after she publicly accused the minister of catching him red handed engaged in an extra marital relationship .Soon this snowballed into a political controvers…
Thiruvananthapuram, March 9 (IANS) Now-expelled Congress legislator Rahul Mamkootathil has launched a sharp attack on the Kerala government over the controversy involving state Transport Minister K.B. Ganesh Kumar, questioning the alleged inaction of the police despite a distress call made by the minister’s wife.Reacting to the allegations raised by Bindu Menon, Rahul Mamkootathil said the episode reflected the manner in which power was being misused in the state.“A very serious and grave issu…
Thiruvananthapuram, March 9 (IANS) Leader of the Opposition V. D. Satheesan on Monday sharply criticised the Pinarayi Vijayan-led Kerala government over allegations against Transport Minister K. B. Ganesh Kumar, asking whether justice was possible in the state if even a minister’s wife could not get protection.“If a minister’s wife does not get justice in Kerala, then who will?” Satheesan asked, reacting to the allegations raised by the minister’s wife, Bindu Menon.According to Satheesan…