Kozhikode, June 16 (IANS) The controversial ‘Kafir’ screenshot case, which triggered a major political storm during the 2024 Lok Sabha election campaign in Vadakara, took a fresh turn with the Special Investigation Team (SIT) arresting DYFI leader Jithin Bhaskar. Jithin, a member of the DYFI Vadakara Block Committee, was arrested after being questioned by the SIT. Tuesday was the third time he was summoned by the investigation team, and his arrest was recorded after the latest round of quest…
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Thiruvananthapuram, June 15 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Monday heard a detailed fiscal roadmap from the state’s former Principal Accountant General. Dr Biju Jacob, who suggested that the state could strengthen revenues by using advanced data analytics and Information Systems (IS) audit rather than imposing fresh taxes.Jacob made a presentation before Satheesan. who also holds the Finance portfolio, here, in the presence of senior officials heading the Finance and Tax departmen…
Thiruvananthapuram, June 15 (IANS) In a moment seen as politically and socially significant, Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Monday inaugurated the state’s free bus travel scheme for women, a key promise of the Congress-led UDF manifesto.The launch event at Thampanoor Central Bus Terminal drew a large crowd, with senior ministers, top officials, and transport department leadership in attendance.The inaugural service operated from Thampanoor to the State Secretariat, covering a short di…
Thiruvananthapuram, June 14 (IANS) Kerala BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Sunday launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan over his criticism of three university Vice-Chancellors who attended an RSS centenary programme addressed by RSS Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat, accusing the Chief Minister of hypocrisy on secularism and constitutional values.The BJP leader’s remarks came after Satheesan described the participation of the Vice-Chancellors in the RSS event as a “serious l…
Thiruvananthapuram, June 14 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan is set to place “Good Governance with Empathy” at the heart of his administration and the state budget to be presented on June 19, according to remarks and policy signals that emerged in the early weeks of the new UDF government. As Leader of Opposition, Satheesan had frequently spoken about the need for a governance model that combines efficiency, accountability and compassion. Since assuming office as Chief Minister, h…
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 13 (IANS) Devaswom Special Government Pleader K.B. Pradeep, whose appointment had created a major embarrassment for the V.D. Satheesan-led UDF government, resigned on Saturday. The resignation came after Chief Minister sought his removal amid criticism over appointing the lawyer of a company linked to the Sabarimala gold theft case to handle crucial Devaswom matters.Pradeep’s appointment as Special Government Pleader for the Devaswom Department in the Kerala High Court…
Thiruvananthapuram, June 12 (IANS) The new V.D. Satheesan-led UDF government has found itself at the centre of a major controversy following the appointment of Advocate K.B. Pradeep, counsel for a company accused in the Sabarimala gold theft case, as Special Government Pleader for the Devaswom Department in the Kerala High Court. The Devaswom is the apex body of all temples in the state that are directly managed by the various Devaswom Boards in Kerala.The appointment has sparked sharp criticism…
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) The Kerala government on Wednesday sanctioned the ‘Priyadarshini Scheme’, providing free travel for women in KSRTC ordinary buses from June 15. Announcing the decision after the weekly Cabinet meeting, Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan said the scheme will have no eligibility criteria, with no restrictions based on age or income.The government has decided to fully compensate KSRTC for the revenue loss caused by the initiative. The scheme is expected to cost the…