Kerala Chief Minister

'What a shame, universities in Kerala are...': Guv Arif Mohammed Khan attacks Left Government

'What a shame, universities in Kerala are soft targets, where appointments of relatives and party cadres are being done' says Governor Khan. The relations between Governor Khan and Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan have gone from bad to worse in last few months.

Dec 01, 2022, 20:55 PM IST

Kerala govt vs Guv tussle: Ordinance underway to replace Arif Mohammed Khan as varsities' Chancellor

This comes amid a tussle between the Kerala Chief Minister and state governor Arif Mohammed Khan over the functioning of universities.

Nov 09, 2022, 12:33 PM IST

'They want to control education system to propagate Hindutva...': CPI(M) leader slams Kerala governor

Meanwhile, the Vice Chancellors of 9 universities of Kerala have approached the Kerala High Court challenging Governor Arif Mohammad Khan's order.

Oct 24, 2022, 14:31 PM IST

Kerala varsity row: Vice Chancellors move to HC challenging Governor's order to resign

Kerala Chief Minister has given out a strong statement against the state Governor Arif M Khan for seeking resignations of VCs of 9 varsities.

Oct 24, 2022, 12:09 PM IST

Person, who is in CM office now, prevented police from acting: Kerala Guv refers to attack on him in Kannur

"We are living in a State where the convenor of the ruling front is banned from flying for unruly behaviour...They believe in the legitimacy of force to silence dissent, difference of opinion & liquidate those whom they consider their class enemies," said Kerala Governor. 

Sep 19, 2022, 14:06 PM IST

Orange alert for rainfall in 6 districts of Kerala, yellow alert in remaining districts

 According to the IMD, an orange alert for rainfall denotes very heavy rains from 6cm to 20cm of rain, while a yellow alert indicates heavy rainfall between 6 to 11cm. 

Nov 15, 2021, 16:22 PM IST

Heavy rains lash Kerala, IMD issues red alert for Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur

The heavy rains inundated roads in several parts of southern Kerala, which also saw landslides in some parts.

Nov 14, 2021, 15:35 PM IST

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan directs officials to take 'extreme caution' as IMD predicts heavy rains in southern districts

"Emergency relief camps will be set up in landslide and flood-prone areas. Also, I have directed to take extreme caution in river banks, hilly areas, and in tourist places as heavy rainfall is expected in the coming hours," CM Vijayan stated.

Nov 13, 2021, 16:03 PM IST

Pinarayi Vijayan takes oath as Kerala Chief Minister for 2nd time

Governor Arif Mohammed Khan administered the oath of office to 76-year-old Pinarayi Vijayan in a low-key function at the Central Stadium here, which was held completely in adherence with the COVID protocol.

May 20, 2021, 15:58 PM IST

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan to BJP chief Amit Shah: You people have no space here

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday mocked at BJP President Amit Shah, saying his "strength" won't be enough to pull down the Kerala government led by the CPI-M.

Oct 29, 2018, 10:09 AM IST

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan leaves for US for treatment

During his absence, Industries Minister EP Jayarajan would receive donations towards the Chief Minister's Disaster Relief Fund (CMDRF) at the Chief Minister's office.

Sep 02, 2018, 13:54 PM IST

Over 59,000 people housed in 305 relief camps: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan

Vijayan informed that Rs 738 crore has been deposited in the chief minister's distress relief fund till August 28 for the rehabilitation of flood-affected people and reconstruction of damaged infrastructure.

Aug 30, 2018, 13:15 PM IST

Kerala floods: Waters recede, people return home, relief ops continue - 10 developments

Train services resumed as government agencies scramble to prevent disease outbreaks.

Aug 21, 2018, 23:45 PM IST

Road to recovery is a long one: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan urges people to donate funds

Around 324 persons have died so far in Kerala due to rain. The state is facing the worst flood in 100 years.

Aug 17, 2018, 22:25 PM IST

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan admitted in Chennai hospital

His exact ailment has not been made public yet.

Mar 03, 2018, 12:01 PM IST

Meghalaya Assembly Elections 2018: Poll results will be a boost for Congress in 2019 elections,says Kerela CM Oommen Chandy

Voicing confidence that the Congress will retain power in Meghalaya, former Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy on Tuesday said that the state election results will definitely give a boost to the party in next year`s Lok Sabha elections.

Feb 14, 2018, 09:58 AM IST

800 days later, Sreejith ends protest demanding justice for his brother after statement to CBI

Sreejith's brother had been killed in police custody in May 2014.

Jan 31, 2018, 14:49 PM IST

Central team in Kerala to assess Cyclone Ockhi damages

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 26 (IANS) A central team landed here on Tuesday to assess damages caused by Cyclone Ockhi, which struck the southern districts of Kerala and Tamil Nadu on November 30.

Dec 26, 2017, 11:02 AM IST

Kerala govt to make 'Loka Kerala Sabha' a permanent feature

The Kerala government plans to make 'Loka Kerala Sabha' (LKS), an ambitious initiative to connect Malayalis across the world with their home state, a permanent feature, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said here today.

Dec 02, 2017, 13:29 PM IST

ISL 2017-18: Sachin Tendulkar seeks Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan's support

The 2017-18 season will start on 17 November, with two more teams joining the league The regular season will conclude on 4 March 2018.

Nov 02, 2017, 18:13 PM IST