Thiruvananthapuram, May 19 (IANS) From being projected as the golden generation of the CPI(M) to becoming symbols of political arrogance and public backlash, the journey of Arya Rajendran and K.M. Sachin Dev, is perhaps one of the most dramatic political cautionary tales in recent Kerala politics.There was a time when the young couple embodied everything the party wanted to showcase before the public i.e. youth, energy, modernity and ideological commitment.At just 21, Arya scripted history by be…
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Bengaluru, May 19 (IANS) The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday issued an order restraining transport unions from proceeding with the statewide strike proposed for May 20 (Wednesday) by RTC employees, delivering a major setback to the organisations that had called for the protest.The High Court also issued notices to the state government and transport unions and directed that a meeting be convened with the Transport Minister.A division bench comprising Justice Suraj Govindaraj and Justice K. Manmad…
Thiruvananthapuram, May 18 (IANS) Delivering on election promises within hours of assuming office, the maiden cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Monday rolled out a series of sweeping welfare decisions, signalling the beginning of an aggressive people-centric governance model under the new Congress-led UDF government.In perhaps the biggest announcement of the day, the government declared free travel for women in KSRTC buses from June 15, implementing one of the five guar…
Bengaluru, May 18 (IANS) The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has issued a stern warning to its employees against participating in the indefinite strike called by the Joint Action Committee of transport workers’ unions from May 20 over various demands.In a circular issued on Monday, KSRTC stated that transport services come under the purview of the Karnataka Essential Services Maintenance Act and have also been classified as a Public Utility Service, making strikes impermissi…
Thiruvananthapuram, April 28 (IANS) A statewide shutdown protest, demanding justice in the death of Nithin Raj, a student of Azhikode Dental College in Kannur, disrupted normal life across Kerala on Tuesday, triggering traffic chaos, isolated clashes, and renewed criticism of the state’s entrenched shutdown culture.The hartal, which began at 6 a.m., was organised by the ‘Justice for Nithin Raj Action Council’ along with Dalit and Adivasi organisations.Nithin Raj died by suicide after jumping f…
Kozhikode, March 25 (IANS) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday intensified his criticism of both the BJP and the ruling LDF in Kerala, alleging a tacit understanding between the two formations ahead of the April 9 Assembly elections. He also unveiled a set of welfare guarantees for women, youth, and vulnerable groups.Addressing a large rally in Kozhikode via video link, Rahul cancelled his scheduled physical appearance following the hospitalisation of his mother, Sonia Gandhi, on Tu…
Thiruvananthapuram, March 22 (IANS) Congress General Secretary, Organisation, K.C. Venugopal, on Sunday, asserted that a strong pro-UDF wave is emerging across Kerala ahead of the Assembly elections, claiming that the people have made up their minds to reject the ruling LDF.Addressing the media, Venugopal said public sentiment has clearly turned against the Left Democratic Front (LDF), adding that no amount of “aggressive PR campaigns” would be able to salvage the government’s image. He allege…
Thiruvananthapuram, March 5 (IANS) The month-long “Puthuyuga Yatra”, led by Kerala’s Leader of Opposition V.D.Satheesan, which began from Kasaragod on February 6, will culminate in the state capital on Saturday with a massive public rally to be addressed by Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi.Announcing the conclusion of the yatra, Satheesan said the final meeting will be held at Putharikandam Maidan and will mark the end of a journey that, according to his Congress-led United…
Thiruvananthapuram, March 5 (IANS) A political controversy has erupted in Kerala after the state government released front-page advertisements in several leading newspapers on Thursday highlighting what it described as the “changes brought about by the LDF government” in sectors that were allegedly in poor shape during the previous United Democratic Front (UDF) regime (2011-16).Issued through the state-run Information and Public Relations Department (I&PRD), the advertisements contrasted…
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 12 (IANS) While much of the country witnessed limited disruption during Thursday’s Bharat Bandh, Kerala came to a near-total standstill, reviving debate over the state’s bandh culture and allegations of selective enforcement, but some CPI(M)-linked units functioned at a few places in the state. Across districts, shops remained shuttered and public transport services were suspended. KSRTC and private buses stayed off the roads, with only a handful of private vehicles, most…