Oommen Chandy

Only solution to Mullaperiyar is new dam: Chandy

The only permanent solution to the Mullaperiyar dam is a new dam, Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy said on Wednesday.

Dec 10, 2015, 00:46 AM IST

Kerala wants PM's intervention to resolve Mullaperiyar issue

With concerns over water level in Mullaperiyar dam nearly touching the permissible limit of 142 feet, the Kerala government on Tuesday expressed anxiety over Tamil Nadu's "indifferent" attitude and said the state would be taking legal options.

Dec 08, 2015, 15:27 PM IST

Water level in Mullaperiyar dam inches towards 142 feet, Chandy writes to Jayalalithaa

The water level in the dam in Idukki district touched 141.8 feet this afternoon, district administration sources said.

Dec 08, 2015, 00:13 AM IST

Solar scam: Kerala Assembly adjourned over LDF protest

CPI-M-led LDF Opposition members in Kerala continued their protest against the Congress-led UDF government over the solar scam in the Assembly on Friday, leading to early adjournment of the House.

Dec 04, 2015, 15:18 PM IST

Solar panel scam: Sexual favours allegations pained me, says Oommen Chandy

"Pained" at charges that he sought sexual favours in the Rs.6 crore solar panel scam, Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy on Thursday said his "conscience is clear".

Dec 03, 2015, 15:04 PM IST

Take lessons from Jayalalithaa: Achuthanandan to Chandy

Marxist veteran and state Opposition leader VS Achuthanandan on Tuesday asked Chief Minister Oommen Chandy to emulate the initiatives taken by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa to regulate price rise in the state.

Dec 01, 2015, 14:40 PM IST

Kerala CM Oommen Chandy terms article in RSS mouthpiece as 'venomous'

Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy has taken exception to an article in RSS mouthpiece 'Organiser', saying it has "insulted" the people of Kerala and sought an unconditional apology from the magazine.

Nov 28, 2015, 14:49 PM IST

Coming soon, an app that has 155 cartoons on Chandy

A mobile app that has 155 cartoons on Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy will be launched on Monday.

Nov 20, 2015, 13:23 PM IST

Bar bribery case: Conspiracy hatched at CPI(M) MLA's house, says Kerala minister

Kerala's Excise Minister K Babu, who is facing heat over bar bribery scandal, Friday alleged that a "political conspiracy" was hatched at a CPI(M) MLA's residence last December to target the UDF government over the issue.

Nov 13, 2015, 15:38 PM IST

Kerala Chief Minister to hold Finance portfolio

KM Mani, supremo of KC(M), the third largest partner in the Congress led UDF, put in his papers on Tuesday.

Nov 11, 2015, 15:43 PM IST

Kerala CM Oommen Chandy meets KM Mani

Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy on Wednesday met KM Mani, who resigned as Finance Minister yesterday in the wake of adverse remarks by High Court against him in the bar bribery case.

Nov 11, 2015, 12:40 PM IST

Bar scam: Kerala Finance Minister KM Mani resigns

Kerala Finance Minister KM Mani, who is at the centre of the bar scam tendered his resignation on Tuesday.

Nov 10, 2015, 19:58 PM IST

Kerala Congress(M) rebel MLA George says he will resign from Assembly

Kerala Congress(M) rebel MLA PC George, against whom the party had initiated disqualification proceedings, Tuesday announced his decision to resign as member of the Legislative Assembly.

Nov 10, 2015, 13:58 PM IST

Setback for Kerala minister KM Mani in bar scam

In what could be a huge setback for State Finance Minister KM Mani who is at the centre of the bar scam here, the Kerala High Court on Monday upheld the Special Vigilance Court's direction asking for a further probe.

Nov 09, 2015, 21:48 PM IST

Kerala civic polls an eye opener for Chandy

Kerala civic polls: The Left grouping won in 10,338 seats as against 8,846 seats for the Congress led UDF and 1,244 seats for the BJP.

Nov 08, 2015, 15:26 PM IST

No wave in Left's favour in Kerala civic polls: CM Oommen Chandy

As the opposition Left Democratic Front maintained an impressive lead in local body elections in Kerala, Chief Minister Oommen Chandy on Saturday said it "in no way reflects a wave in favour of the Left".

Nov 07, 2015, 20:11 PM IST

LDF leaders meets Kerala Governor

Sharpening its attack on Congress-led UDF government in Kerala over the bar bribery case, LDF leaders led by CPI-M veteran VS Achuthanandan on Tuesday met the Governor and sought removal of KM Mani as Finance Minister against whom an FIR has been registered.

Nov 03, 2015, 15:14 PM IST

Not scared by vigilance case against son: Achuthanandan

Veteran Communist leader VS Achuthanandan has said the "ploy" of Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy and vernacular daily Malayala Manorama -- an old vigilance case against his son -- "cannot keep me silent".

Nov 02, 2015, 14:24 PM IST

No alternative to Congress-led UDF in Kerala: Antony

Former defence minister AK Antony said here on Monday there is no alternative to the Congress-led UDF in Kerala, and added it will emerge victorious in the polls to the state's civic bodies.

Nov 02, 2015, 12:01 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi wishes Kerala CM on birthday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy on his birthday, wishing him a long life and good health.

Oct 31, 2015, 16:45 PM IST