Thiruvananthapuram, July 18 (IANS) Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Saturday announced that full-fledged EXIM (Export-Import) operations at Vizhinjam International Seaport will commence on August 18, marking what he described as a historic milestone in Kerala’s economic growth and India’s maritime sector.With the launch of EXIM services, Vizhinjam will be transformed from a transshipment port into a full-fledged international gateway for exports and imports.The Chief Minister will flag off the f…
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Thiruvananthapuram, July 18 (IANS) Barely two months after assuming office, the V.D. Satheesan government has intensified its scrutiny of institutions and decisions of the previous Left Democratic Front (LDF) regime, signalling what is fast emerging as a broad accountability drive across key sectors of the administration.The first major step was the release of a White Paper on the state’s finances, which painted a grim picture of Kerala’s fiscal health and alleged years of financial mismanagemen…
Thiruvananthapuram, July 18 (IANS) The latest confrontation between Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan and KSU state president Aloysius Xavier may have been triggered by the controversy over the appointment of Government Pleaders, but within the Congress, few believe the dispute is merely about legal appointments.Rather, it is widely seen as the latest manifestation of the factional politics that has defined the Kerala unit of the party for decades.From the bitter rivalry between K. Karunakaran and …
Kochi, July 17 (IANS) A brief moment at a public event in Kochi has once again brought into focus the simmering differences between Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan and the Kerala Students Union (KSU) with visuals from the event on Friday adding a fresh chapter to a dispute that has been unfolding over the past few days. The incident occurred at the Sacred Heart College in Thevara, where both Satheesan and State KSU President Aloysius Xavier attended an event.After addressing the gathering, …
Thiruvananthapuram, July 17 (IANS) Kerala Transport Minister C.P. John has described the initial performance of the Priyadarshini scheme, which provides free travel for women and transgender persons on KSRTC ordinary services, as a major success. John said on Thursday that the scheme has led to a significant increase in the number of passengers travelling on Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) buses.During the first month of implementation alone, 3.81 crore free journeys were recorde…
Thiruvananthapuram, July 16 (IANS) An audacious impersonation and financial fraud attempt targeting Congress legislators in Kerala has triggered cyber investigations after fraudsters, posing as officials from Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi’s office, allegedly promised ministerial berths and other high-ranking positions in exchange for crores of rupees. The incident prompted D.S. Rajkumar, Private Secretary to Priyanka Gandhi, to lodge a formal complaint with the Kerala Police.The scam first came to…
Thiruvananthapuram, July 16 (IANS) Kerala is facing one of its most severe power crises in recent years as a weak southwest monsoon has drastically reduced water levels in the state’s hydroelectric reservoirs, forcing the return of load shedding and raising concerns over the government’s preparedness to tackle the growing electricity shortage.With water storage in Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) reservoirs falling to just 29 per cent, hydroelectric generation has dropped sharply.The state’…
Thiruvananthapuram, July 15 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan said on Wednesday that the state government has not received any formal complaint regarding the alleged Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) election fund misappropriation, indicating that any further action would depend on whether an official complaint is filed. Responding to a query during the post Cabinet media briefing, the Chief Minister said, “As of now, neither the state government nor any of its departments has received a co…
Thiruvananthapuram, July 15 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister, V.D. Satheesan’s, handling of the controversy surrounding the delay in initiating action against ADGP M.R. Ajith Kumar reflects the changing realities of governance and the intense scrutiny that accompanies the transition from Leader of the Opposition to the state’s highest executive office.Ever since assuming office, Chief Minister Satheesan has found himself measured against his own words in Opposition.The latest instance concerns the i…
Thiruvananthapuram, July 15 (IANS) The proposed high-speed rail corridor prepared by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) under the guidance of Metro Man E. Sreedharan has not been shelved, but the state government has made it clear that the project will move forward only after crucial technical and economic studies are completed.Briefing reporters after the Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan said an expert committee constituted by the government had examined the DMRC…