Oommen Chandy

Two from Kerala killed in shell attack in Libya

A Kerala nurse and her son were killed in a shell attack on their residence in Libya`s Sabratha city, officials said on Saturday.

Mar 26, 2016, 12:11 PM IST

Kerala CM Chandy uses Facebook feature for live chat with voters

Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy used social networking site Facebook's 'live broadcast' feature to reach out to voters in the poll-bound state, perhaps becoming the first CM to utilise the platform to interact with electorate.

Mar 22, 2016, 12:13 PM IST

Kerala Assembly Elections 2016: Congress-led UDF would decided its candidates by April, says Oommen Chandy

The complete list of candidates of the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) for the Assembly elections in Kerala would be ready in the first week of April, said Chief Minister Oommen Chandy.

Mar 20, 2016, 11:07 AM IST

Kerala lottery tickets sales soar during Oommen Chandy tenure

Proceeds from the sale of lottery tickets in Kerala soared from Rs.557 crore to a staggering Rs.5,696 crore during the five-year tenure of the present Oommen Chandy government.

Mar 16, 2016, 20:57 PM IST

Smriti Irani did not behave rudely with CM Oommen Chandy: Kerala BJP leader

A senior BJP leader on Wednesday denied media reports about union HRD Minister Smriti Irani allegedly behaving rudely with Chief Minister Oommen Chandy in January.

Mar 09, 2016, 16:39 PM IST

Political fronts in Kerala all set for Assembly elections

The Election Commission on Friday announced that polling in Kerala will be held on May 16. Counting of the votes will be taken up on May 19. 

Mar 04, 2016, 18:53 PM IST

Political parties in Kerala gear up for assembly polls

With dates of state assembly polls expected to be announced in few days time, major political parties in Kerala are gearing up for the election with leaders engaged in discussions on finalising their list of candidates.

Mar 03, 2016, 13:25 PM IST

Vaiko writes to Kerala CM Oommen Chandy on temple festival in Idukki

MDMK founder Vaiko has written to Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy seeking permission for holding a three-day temple festival in Idukki district.

Mar 01, 2016, 13:13 PM IST

Vigilance court says no evidence against Kerala CM in land case

In a relief to Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, a vigilance court on today observed that there was no evidence to link him to the controversial Pattoor land deal case.

Feb 29, 2016, 23:09 PM IST

CPI(M) main opponent of Congress in Kerala: Oommen Chandy

Exuding confidence of getting a favourable verdict in the polls, Chandy said he was not "bothered" what the party's stand will be with repsect to the Left in West Bengal.

Feb 28, 2016, 17:17 PM IST

Kerala CM Oommen Chandy escapes unhurt in road mishap

Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy escaped unhurt after the car in which he was travelling skidded and fell into a small road-side drain in the district in the wee hours of today.

Feb 28, 2016, 09:11 AM IST

President Pranab Mukherjee to launch five key projects in Kerala today

All the projects will be launched at a function at UL CyberPark premises in Kozhikode.

Feb 27, 2016, 08:29 AM IST

Kerala Assembly session ends on stormy note

The final session of the 13th Kerala Assembly on Wednesday ended on a stormy note with CPI(M)-led LDF opposition members boycotting proceedings, demanding resignation of "tainted" and "corrupt ministers" in the Congress-led UDF government over solar and bar scams.

Feb 24, 2016, 15:54 PM IST

Body of Siachen victim from Kerala brought home

The body of soldier from Kerala Lance Naik Sudheesh B, who along with few others had died in an avalanche, was brought here late Monday night by a special flight.

Feb 16, 2016, 02:20 AM IST

Number of job seekers declined during Oommen Chandy's tenure

 The number of job seekers in Kerala has come down during the tenure of the United Democratic Front (UDF) government led by Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, according to the economic review tabled on Thursday in the assembly.

Feb 11, 2016, 17:10 PM IST

Solar panel scam: Saritha ​Nair produces 'evidences' before judicial commission

Saritha S Nair, prime accused in the solar panel scam today produced a sealed cover containing "evidences" before a judicial commission probing the scam, claiming that it would "justify" her statements before it.

Feb 09, 2016, 22:38 PM IST

Kerala solar scam: Congress will not compromise on corruption, says Rahul Gandhi

Rahul also accused the Prime Minister of turning back on the promises made to people prior to 2014 Lok Sabha polls.

Feb 09, 2016, 21:08 PM IST

Kerala assembly adjourned over Achuthanandan's remarks on Chandy's family

The Kerala assembly was adjourned for the day on Tuesday following some remarks made by leader of opposition VS Achuthanandan about the family members of Chief Minister Oommen Chandy with regard to the `solar scam`.

Feb 09, 2016, 15:49 PM IST

Solar Scam rocks Kerala assembly, LDF protests

 The solar scam rocked the Kerala assembly today with the CPI(M)-led LDF opposition disrupting proceedings, demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, following which the House was adjourned for a while.

Feb 09, 2016, 13:18 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi to begin two-day visit to Kerala tomorrow

Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi will commence a two-day visit of Kerala from tomorrow. He will visit Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi.

Feb 08, 2016, 15:00 PM IST