Oommen Chandy

All set for opening of Kochi Smart City on February 20

This signature IT project, coming up on 246 acres at Kochi, was first mooted in 2004 during the first term of Chandy but got delayed and it was only in 2014 that the construction of the first phase began. 

 

Feb 06, 2016, 23:44 PM IST

Was never a stranger to Oommen Chandy, had freedom to visit his house anytime: Saritha Nair

Saritha Nair has claimed that Kerala CM's son Chandy Oommen was closely involved in the solar scam.

Feb 06, 2016, 11:09 AM IST

Sit quiet or leave the House: Kerala Governor to CPI(M)-led LDF Opposition members

Kerala Governor P Sathasivam described the 5-year-rule of Oommen Chandy government as the 'golden age of opportunities'. 

Feb 05, 2016, 15:18 PM IST

Solar scam rocks Kerala Assembly, Opposition demands Chandy's resignation

Protests broke out in the Kerala Legislative Assembly on Friday over the solar scam as opposition LDF lawmakers staged a walk-out during Governor P Sathasivam `s speech on the opening day of the budget session.

Feb 05, 2016, 11:32 AM IST

Done no wrong with regard to solar scam: Kerala CM

Amid the Left opposition`s demand for his resignation in the solar scam, Chief Minister Oommen Chandy on Wednesday said he had done no wrong in the case.

Feb 03, 2016, 17:49 PM IST

Don't address assembly, Kerala opposition tells Governor

 The Left opposition in Kerala led by former chief minister VS Achuthanandan requested Governor P Sathasivam on Wednesday not to address the assembly session as the Oommen Chandy government is neck deep in the solar scam.

Feb 03, 2016, 13:59 PM IST

Sexual harassment case against Congress MLA to 'cool down' heat of solar scam: Saritha Nair

Saritha claimed Congress leader Thampanoor Ravi had insisted her to file the sexual harassment case against Abdullakutty in March 2014.

Feb 01, 2016, 20:24 PM IST

Politicians 'used' me, says Kerala solar scam accused Saritha Nair

Nair and her live-in partner Biju Radhakrishnan were arrested in 2013 on charges of cheating numerous investors, who paid money for solar panels.

Feb 01, 2016, 18:51 PM IST

Relief for Oommen Chandy, HC puts on hold order to file FIR

In a reprieve for Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, Kerala High Court on Friday stayed the lodging of an FIR against him and another minister in the solar scam case with strictures against the vigilance judge who immediately offered to quit.

Jan 30, 2016, 00:05 AM IST

Solar scam: Judge who ordered FIR against Oommen Chandy opts for voluntary retirement

Thrissur Vigilance Court judge SS Vassan, who ordered registration of an FIR against Chief Minister Oommen Chandy in connection with the solar scam, has opted for voluntary retirement.

Jan 29, 2016, 17:29 PM IST

Solar scam: Truth has prevailed, says Oommen Chandy

The Chief Minister said the allegations levelled by solar scam accused, Saritha S Nair, were part of a "political conspiracy" against him.

Jan 29, 2016, 17:03 PM IST

Kerala HC stays FIR against Kerala CM Oomen Chandy for 2 months

he High Court also stayed a similar directive by the vigilance court against Power Minister Aryadan Muhammed.

Jan 29, 2016, 15:16 PM IST

Oommen Chandy's son was also involved in solar scam: Saritha

Saritha Nair made the disclosure on the third day of her deposition before the Solar Judicial commission.

Jan 29, 2016, 13:52 PM IST

Massive protests in Kerala as Oommen Chandy refuses to quit over FIR in Solar Scam

Even as Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy moved the Kerala High Court against a vigilance court's order on filing FIR against him in the Solar Scam case, opposition parties, Friday, intensified their protests demanding his reignation.

Jan 29, 2016, 12:45 PM IST

Solar scam: FIR ordered against Kerala CM; Left wants him to quit, he says no

A court here on Thursday told Kerala's vigilance department to file an FIR against Chief Minister Oommen Chandy on corruption charges in the solar panel scam.

Jan 28, 2016, 19:36 PM IST

Solar scam: Setback for Kerala CM Oommen Chandy as Thrissur court orders FIR against him

In a major development in solar scam case, a Thrissur court on Thursday ordered to register an FIR against Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy.

Jan 28, 2016, 13:51 PM IST

Solar scam: Kerala CM Oommen Chandy appears before judicial commission

CM Chandy maintained that the scam had not caused any loss to the government exchequer .

Jan 25, 2016, 14:08 PM IST

Kerala CM appears before Solar Judicial Commission

Kerala CM Oommen Chandy on Monday appeared before the Judicial Commission probing the Solar panel scam.

Jan 25, 2016, 13:59 PM IST

Kerala bar bribery scandal: Excise Minister K Babu resigns

Babu is the second minister in Chandy government to resign over the bribery scandal.

Jan 23, 2016, 16:39 PM IST

Kochi Metro test run successful

Once ready, Kochi Metro will run 25 km from Alwaye to Petta.

Jan 23, 2016, 14:02 PM IST