Kottarakkara (Kerala), June 23 (IANS) A speeding tipper truck rammed into a crowded bus stop at Neeleswaram near Kottarakkara on Tuesday morning, killing three persons, including a school student. Authorities said the vehicle was allegedly driven by a man who did not possess a licence to operate heavy vehicles.The deceased were identified as Harilal (54) of Kudavattur, Parthip (15), a Class 10 student of Carmel School, and Ajay Kumar (45) of Neeleswaram Mukonimukku.The accident occurred around 7…
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Thiruvananthapuram, June 23 (IANS) Leader of Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday alleged corruption behind the proposal in the state Budget to grant tax concessions for low-alcohol liquor, triggering a sharp confrontation in the Kerala Assembly.Speaking during the discussion on the Opposition’s notice seeking an adjournment motion on the issue, Vijayan alleged that the move was aimed at facilitating undue gains for a private liquor company.The Opposition leader claimed that the tax proposal…
Thiruvananthapuram, June 13 (IANS) Kerala’s political circles are abuzz with speculation over Chief Minister and Finance Minister V.D. Satheesan’s low public visibility in recent days, with all eyes on his forthcoming maiden state budget to be presented on June 19.The budget is going to be an exercise that is likely to set the tone for the new government and test Satheesan’s transition from a vocal critic of the Pinarayi Vijayan government to a policymaker.In the run-up to the budget, Satheesa…
Thiruvananthapuram, June 9 (IANS) The Communist Party of India (Marxist) is looking at a significant internal reset following its sharp electoral setback in Kerala, with the state leadership acknowledging the need for a course correction after a high-level review meeting that concluded here.The discussions come at a time when the party is simultaneously facing political criticism, administrative scrutiny, and legal pressure involving senior leaders and close associates of the leadership.At the c…
Thiruvananthapuram, June 4 (IANS) A sharp exchange erupted between Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan and Opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan in the Assembly on Thursday over the preparation of the White Paper on Kerala’s financial position.The confrontation began after Vijayan alleged that the White Paper was not prepared by the Finance Department and was a political document.His remarks came after CM Satheesan said that several previous White Papers had also carried political dimensions.Vijayan sa…
Thiruvananthapuram, May 6 (IANS) In a development highlighting the growing churn within Kerala’s defeated Left camp, the Communist Party of India (CPI) has openly opposed the move to appoint former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan as the Leader of the Opposition.The issue reportedly figured during a CPI leadership meeting, where senior party leaders argued that the post should go to a new face, holding Vijayan’s leadership style partly responsible for the Left Democratic Front’s (LDF) elect…
Thiruvananthapuram, May 4 (IANS) In a stunning electoral setback for the ruling Left, a majority of the outgoing Cabinet led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has been voted out, signalling a decisive shift in Kerala’s political landscape.Of the 21 member Cabinet, 20 ministers contested the polls, and as many as 13 of them were defeated, marking one of the most significant reverses for an incumbent government in recent times.Even as the final tally has not been declared by the Election Commis…
Thiruvananthapuram, May 4 (IANS) In a dramatic twist to Kerala’s electoral narrative, a group of rebel leaders from the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) has dealt a significant blow to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and the party’s organisational authority, with three prominent dissidents racing towards emphatic victories.T. K. Govindan, V. Kunjikrishnan, and former minister G. Sudhakaran, all of whom broke ranks with the CPI-M, are leading in their respective constituencies, buoyed b…
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 26 (IANS) In a significant recalibration ahead of the Assembly polls, the CPI(M) has dropped actor-turned-Legislator Mukesh, a two-time MLA from Kollam, from its list of sitting members set to be renominated.The move comes even as the party clears a majority of key ministers, underscoring a selective approach to continuity and change.Among those who have received the green signal are senior ministers including M.B. Rajesh, Saji Cherian, O.R. Kelu, P. Rajeeve, K.N. Balagop…
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 29 (IANS) Kerala Tourism Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas on Thursday said the enhanced budgetary allocation for the tourism sector would impart strong momentum to both ongoing and proposed projects, particularly in infrastructure creation and destination development.The state Budget for 2026–27, presented by Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal in the Assembly, increased the allocation for tourism to Rs 413.52 crore from Rs 385.02 crore in the previous financial year, underlinin…