Thiruvananthapuram, June 20 (IANS) Malayalam literature lost one of its distinctive voices with the demise of Padma Shri P. Narayana Kurup, the poet, critic, satirist and scholar who blended classical traditions with contemporary thought. He was 91.Kurup passed away in the state capital on Saturday night.A poet who wielded words as a powerful tool against social evils, injustice and hypocrisy, Kurup carved a unique space in Malayalam poetry through his sharp observations, wit and lucid style.He …
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Thiruvananthapuram, June 19 (IANS) Kerala’s Leader of Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday responded sharply to media queries on the Enforcement Directorate (ED) opening and examining the bank locker of his daughter Veena Vijayan in connection with the CMRL–Exalogic financial transaction case, saying there was nothing to hide.”Yes, they did come home also recently. So you can go with your camera and see what’s there in it. Please go and check,” Vijayan told the media when asked about the ED…
Chennai, June 19 (IANS) Director Jiyen Krishnakumar, whose eagerly awaited political action thriller ‘Ananthan Kaadu’, featuring actor Arya in the lead, is gearing up for release on June 25, has now disclosed that the film’s story takes place in the late eighties and early nineties in Thiruvananthapuram.Talking to IANS, director Jiyen Krishnakumar said, “The story of this film takes place in the fag end of the eighties and at the beginning of nineties — it happens during the years 1989, 1990, 1…
Thiruvananthapuram, June 14 (IANS) Kerala BJP leader, MLA and former Union Minister V. Muraleedharan on Sunday launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan over his criticism of three Vice Chancellors who attended an RSS programme addressed by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat, accusing the government of attempting to intimidate academics for participating in a lawful public event.Muraleedharan’s response came after Satheesan demanded that the Vice Chancellors a…
Thiruvananthapuram, June 12 (IANS) The first major reshuffle of the Kerala Police leadership after the Pinarayi Vijayan government was replaced by the V.D. Satheesan-led government has brought sweeping changes at the top, with several officers who had been kept away from crucial assignments during the previous regime returning to key positions. This reshuffle was expected after Satheesan and Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala had met the other day.In one of the biggest shake-ups in recent years, a…
Thiruvananthapuram, June 10 (IANS) Thiruvananthapuram Corporation Mayor V.V. Rajesh on Wednesday said the BJP would fight the case involving councilor R. Sugathan both politically and legally, alleging that the police created unnecessary tension during the arrest operation at the councilor’s residence.“The police created unnecessary tension at his house. There was no need for such a situation. The police official fired in the air only to create a scene. The police did not give any briefing r…
Thiruvananthapuram, June 10 (IANS) The simmering factional battle within the CPI-M in the Kerala capital has intensified, with senior party leader and former minister V. Sivankutty openly expressing his dissatisfaction over the decision to retain V. Joy as the Thiruvananthapuram district Secretary.Sivankutty, on Wednesday, stayed away from the district secretariat meeting, signalling his displeasure over the party’s decision to bring back Joy to the powerful post.The CPI-M leadership had recen…
Thiruvananthapuram, June 8 (IANS) Kerala is maintaining constant vigilance as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of extremely heavy rainfall in parts of the state over the next few days, issuing a red alert in three northern districts.On Monday, reports have come from several parts of the state about damages caused to buildings, homes and properties due to the vagaries of the weather.A red alert has been declared for Kozhikode, Kannur, and Kasaragod on Tuesday, with the IMD for…
Thiruvananthapuram, June 6 (IANS) In a significant move that could revive Kerala’s high-speed rail ambitions in a new format, the state government on Saturday constituted a four member expert committee to examine the alternative high-speed rail corridor proposed by Metro Man E. Sreedharan. The decision follows the detailed discussions held between Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan and Sreedharan at the Secretariat on May 29.The committee will be convened by the Transport (Railways) Secretary T. V. A…
Thiruvananthapuram, June 5 (IANS) Heavy rainfall continues across Kerala as the monsoon intensifies, with the India Meteorological Department issuing the first red alert of the season for five northern districts.Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod have been placed under red alert on Saturday, while three districts are expected to remain under red alert on Sunday too.An orange alert has been issued in Idukki, Thrissur, Ernakulam, Kottayam, Palakkad and Pathanamthitta districts, …