Oommen Chandy

Kerala changes liquor policy, around 200 three, four star bars in Kerala to reopen; minimum drinking age raised

The Left government in Kerala on Thursday announced a new liquor policy which overturns the earlier decision taken by the previous UDF government as it allowed three-star hotels and fancier to sell alcohol. 

Jun 08, 2017, 23:11 PM IST

Kerala announces judicial probe into Vizhinjam port agreement, Chandy welcomes it

The Kerala cabinet on Wednesday announced a judicial probe into the Vizhinjam port agreement that was inked by the then Oommen Chandy government with Adani Ports in 2015.

May 31, 2017, 19:05 PM IST

Oommen Chandy, Ramesh Chennithala cleared of nepotism charges

Former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, his cabinet colleague Ramesh Chennithala and 11 other Congress-led UDF leaders were on Saturday cleared by the Kerala Vigilance and Anti Corruption Bureau (VACB) of nepotism charges.

Mar 25, 2017, 12:49 PM IST

Solar case: Oommen Chandy's cross-examination completed

The cross-examination of former Kerala chief minister Oommen Chandy was completed today in a city civil court in connection with an alleged cheating case involving a solar power project.

Jan 10, 2017, 20:02 PM IST

Solar scam: Oommen Chandy deposes before judicial commission

Former Kerala chief minister Oommen Chandy on Friday deposed before a judicial commission probing charges in the solar panel scam, allegedly linked to his staff.

Dec 23, 2016, 13:02 PM IST

Sabarimala: Kerala's LDF government takes U-turn in SC, supports entry of women

The previous Congress government under Oommen Chandy was opposed to the lifting of the ban on entry of women aged between 10 and 50.

Nov 07, 2016, 15:04 PM IST

Kerala: Former excise minister's house searched by anti-graft body

The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau on Saturday conducted raids at the residences of former Kerala excise minister K Babu and his two daughters in connection with a disproportionate assets case against the Congress leader.

Sep 03, 2016, 11:43 AM IST

Kerala minister to fly to Saudi Arabia to help Indian workers

Union Minister of State for External Affairs VK Singh is in Saudi Arabia to coordinate with Saudi officials to airlift Indians wishing to return.

Aug 03, 2016, 18:34 PM IST

Oommen Chandy takes bus passengers by surprise as he turns out to be one

Having lost Kerala's chief ministership in the May elections, Oommen Chandy seems to be enjoying life's small pleasures, like taking a 75 km bus ride from Kollam to the state capital.

Jul 29, 2016, 11:40 AM IST

Bribery case: Fresh probe ordered against former Kerala Minister AK Babu

Former Kerala Minister and Congress leader A.K. Babu`s woes continued as a court here on Thursday ordered a fresh vigilance case against him following a petition filed by a newly-formed hotels association.

Jul 21, 2016, 17:35 PM IST

Sabarimala management disallows 3-day chartered accountants' meet at temple

The Sabarimala temple management in Kerala has disallowed a three-day 'residential meeting' of chartered accountants after the organisers made all arrangements and posted the invitation on their website.

Jul 03, 2016, 16:12 PM IST

Arrest warrant issued against solar scam accused Saritha Nair

The one-member panel probing the "solar scam" on Thursday issued an arrest warrant against Saritha Nair, a key accused in the fraud that has shaken political circles in Kerala.

Jun 23, 2016, 16:44 PM IST

Oommen Chandy's church has hard-hitting message for him

In a hard-hitting message to former Kerala chief minister Oommen Chandy, the head of his church said on Monday that he no longer felt like a "political orphan" now that the new government is in office.

Jun 13, 2016, 17:00 PM IST

Anju Bobby George demands probe into Kerala sports council

George became the first Indian athlete ever to win a medal in a World Athletics Championships in Paris in 2003.

Jun 11, 2016, 21:35 PM IST

Case against Sonia Gandhi over alleged non-payment of dues settled out of court

A civil case against Congress president Sonia Gandhi and other party leaders over alleged non-payment of dues for constructing Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Development Studies has been settled out of court.

Jun 10, 2016, 18:17 PM IST

Not slammed for Kerala poll debacle, says VM Sudheeran

The Congress party`s Kerala unit president V.M. Sudheeran on Monday said it has been "falsely reported" that he has been singled out for most of the blame for the party`s poor showing in the assembly elections.

Jun 06, 2016, 14:57 PM IST

High-level police shake-up in Kerala

Kerala`s new Pinarayi Vijayan government on Monday night effected a high-level shake-up in the police force at the highest level.

May 31, 2016, 00:17 AM IST

Is groupism ending in Congress party in Kerala? Yes, according to Chennithala

The newly elected Congress Legislature Party Leader in Kerala Ramesh Chennithala on Monday said the period of groupism and infighting in the party is coming to an end.

May 30, 2016, 15:35 PM IST

Oommen Chandy steps down as Kerala CM

 Oommen Chandy on Friday stepped down as the chief minister of Kerala.

May 20, 2016, 12:32 PM IST

Oommen Chandy quits as Kerala CM; CPI(M) MLAs to elect new leader today

Following its victory, the CPI(M) will meet today to decide who will be the new chief minister of Kerala.

May 20, 2016, 09:00 AM IST