Kannur, Feb 6 (IANS) Three days after the release of the book of expelled CPI-M leader V. Kunjikrishnan, the row with the party intensified on Friday, with a war of words breaking out, with Kannur district party secretary K.K. Ragesh and Kunjikrishnan levelling charges at each other. Responding to Ragesh’s remarks, Kunjikrishnan said the Kannur district party secretary’s statements had “no connection whatsoever with the truth”.Ragesh had alleged that Kunjikrishnan’s book launch turned into a gat…
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Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 3 (IANS) With Assembly elections approaching, the Kerala government is rolling out one of its largest-ever coordinated health infrastructure expansions, unveiling projects worth over Rs 1,800 crore across oncology, organ transplantation, medical education and traditional medicine.Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is set to inaugurate the projects over a packed February schedule, reinforcing the Kerala government’s narrative of welfare-led capital expenditure.On Tuesday, S…
Kannur (Kerala), Feb 2 (IANS) Expelled CPI-M Kerala leader V. Kunjikrishnan on Monday urged the party to immediately publish the statement of accounts related to the Dhanaraj Martyrs’ Fund, days ahead of the release of his book that, he claims, contains detailed financial records.“My book carries the complete statement of accounts. Since the party has announced that it will publish the accounts, my humble request is that it be done before the release of my book,” Kunjikrishnan told reporte…
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 31 (IANS) As he approaches 81, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan stands at a pivotal juncture in his political career. Having already scripted history by becoming Kerala’s first Chief Minister to secure two consecutive terms, Vijayan now faces a far more complex terrain — one where authority, longevity, and voter fatigue intersect.His rise to the top was itself unconventional.In 2016, Vijayan did not lead the Left Democratic Front’s campaign; that role belonged …
Kochi/Kannur, Jan 30 (IANS) V. Kunjikrishnan, a senior CPI(M) leader expelled from the party earlier this week, approached the Kerala High Court on Friday seeking police protection for his book release function.Speaking to the media at his home in Payyannur, he clarified that he has approached the High Court seeking police protection only for the book release function on Wednesday.“I wish to clarify that the protection that I have sought is just for the book release function that will take pla…
Kochi Jan 29 (IANS) India’s seaweed production has nearly tripled over the last decade, rising from 18,890 tonnes in 2015 to 74,083 tonnes in 2024, as the Centre positions the sector as a new pillar for coastal livelihoods and bio-based industries, Union Minister of State for Fisheries George Kurian said on Thursday.Addressing the 7th India International Seaweed Expo and Summit at the ICAR–Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) via video-conferencing, Kurian said India was poise…
Kannur (Kerala), Jan 26 (IANS) Kerala’s ruling CPI-M on Monday expelled V. Kunjikrishnan, a senior member of its Kannur district committee, for allegedly betraying the party after he publicly revealed purported irregularities in the Dhanaraj Martyrs’ Fund.The decision to remove him from primary membership was announced by district Secretary K.K. Ragesh at a press conference, where he accused Kunjikrishnan of turning into a “weapon in the hands of party enemies”.Ragesh said the action was neces…
Kannur, Jan 26 (IANS) Kannur witnessed some tense moments on Monday when State Registration Minister Kadannapally Ramachandran fell ill while addressing a gathering during an event to mark the Republic Day in the Kerala district.The incident occurred shortly after the minister unfurled the national flag at the parade ground, here and began delivering his inaugural address.Eyewitnesses said the minister complained of dizziness mid-speech and appeared visibly uncomfortable before collapsing on the…
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 24 (IANS) In a major reset of Kerala’s rail infrastructure plans, the Centre, according to ‘Metroman’ E. Sreedharan, has decided to move ahead with an alternative high-speed rail project for the state, effectively sidelining the state government’s flagship Silver Line proposal.The new corridor will be spearheaded by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), with veteran technocrat E. Sreedharan at the helm as chief consultant.Sreedharan, widely credited as the driving forc…
Thiruvananthapuram Jan 21 (IANS) Kerala’s much-awaited Christmas–New Year Bumper lottery has rewritten the record books, with ticket sales crossing the five-million mark well ahead of the draw, underlining the enduring popularity of the state lottery among people cutting across income groups.As of January 21, a total of 5.17 million tickets had already been sold, comfortably surpassing last year’s figure of 4.76 million and setting a new benchmark for the festive draw.The surge in demand h…