Pinarayi Vijayan

Oommen Chandy government decision to accept land tax scraped

The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan following a recommendation by a ministerial sub committee.

Sep 13, 2017, 15:50 PM IST

My colour is not saffron, says Kamal Haasan after meeting Kerala CM

"I have got huge support from people as an artiste. If I am able to get half of this in politics, then I will be successful," he said.

Sep 01, 2017, 20:12 PM IST

Kerala HC exonerates CM Pinarayi Vijayan in SNC Lavalin case

On November 5, 2013, the CBI court in the state capital exonerated all the accused, without taking the case for trial.

Aug 23, 2017, 16:58 PM IST

Kerala govt to launch ‘Hamari Malayalam’ textbook to teach migrant labourers

The Kerala government is gearing up to release a textbook to teach Malayalam particularly to migrant labourers.

Aug 14, 2017, 20:28 PM IST

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan writes to PM Narendra Modi to ban online Blue Whale game

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday urged the Centre to take immediate steps to ban the online Blue Whale game in the country "to save precious lives".

Aug 13, 2017, 17:40 PM IST

42 linked to outfits, including IS, suspected missing in 5 yrs: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan

The chief minister said since the LDF government came to power Kerala in May 2016, 281 cases connected with violence involving RSS activists have been registered.

 

Aug 08, 2017, 22:32 PM IST

MP: Religious organisations protest against opening of largest slaughterhouse in Bhopal

Various religious organisations on Thursday staged a protest against opening of state's largest slaughter house in Bhopal's Chhawani Adampur.

Aug 03, 2017, 18:41 PM IST

Kerala turned into ''God's forsaken country": BJP MP

Raising the issue during Zero Hour, Meenakshi Lekhi alleged that the political opponents were being killed in "Talibani style" in the state and even workers of Congress, CPI and Muslim League have been targetted.

Aug 02, 2017, 16:59 PM IST

Kerala RSS worker murder: Two more persons nabbed

The state has been witnessing a serious of violent incidents allegedly involving BJP-RSS and CPI-M workers with the capital city rocked by incidents of attacks on houses of rival partymen in the past few days.

Jul 31, 2017, 21:26 PM IST

Kerala Governor summons CM over law and order situation

In an unprecedented move, Kerala Governor P. Sathasivam on Sunday summoned Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to discuss the law and order situation in the state after an RSS worker was killed overnight.

Jul 30, 2017, 20:17 PM IST

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan hails HC verdict on athlete Chitra

Despite winning gold in the women's 1500 meters in the Asian championships early this month, Chitra and two other medal winners Sudha Singh (3000 m steeplechaser) and Ajoy Kumar Saroj (men's 1500m) were not selected for the world championships to be held from August 4-13.

Jul 28, 2017, 22:01 PM IST

No 'third time' luck for Sitaram Yechury: CPM refuses Rajya Sabha seat to party general secretary

Senior Communist Party of India (Marxist) or CPM leader Sitaram Yechury will not head to the Rajya Sabha for a third consecutive term.

Jul 26, 2017, 10:04 AM IST

Private nurse stir ends in Kerala; Government to ensure Rs 20,000 minimum salary

A decision in this regard was taken at a meeting of the representatives of nurses and private hospital managements convened by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan here.

Jul 20, 2017, 20:28 PM IST

Kerala govt to clear debts of farmer who 'committed' suicide

The Kerala government on Wednesday decided to clear the debts of a farmer who allegedly committed suicide last month outside Village Administration Office due to harassment by Kozhikode district officials.

Jul 13, 2017, 00:02 AM IST

Malayalam superstar Dileep arrested in actress abduction case

Malayalam superstar Dileep was on Monday evening arrested by a Kerala Police team probing the abduction of a popular actress in February this year.

Jul 10, 2017, 20:10 PM IST

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan launches G-Ride

Several IT companies in cities like Bengaluru, Chennai and Noida already encourage car-pooling and ride-sharing.

Jul 02, 2017, 17:52 PM IST

Loknath Behra returns as Kerala top cop as incumbent TP Senkumar retires on June 30

The Pinarayi Vijayan-led Kerala government on Wednesday announced the appointment of Loknath Behra as new state police chief, with incumbent T.P. Senkumar set to retire on Friday.

Jun 28, 2017, 14:47 PM IST

LDF govt re-appoints Loknath Behera as Kerala Police chief

Taking to reporters here, Behera, a 1985 batch IPS officer, said he was grateful to the government for the posting and would try to fulfil his responsibilities.

Jun 28, 2017, 14:05 PM IST

Loknath Behra returns as Kerala top cop

Loknath Behra was posted as the Vigilance chief, when Senkumar was reinstalled as police chief following the apex court`s intervention.

Jun 28, 2017, 12:37 PM IST

Kochi Metro bogged down by unseemly controversies

Trangenders' refusal to join duty, insensitive photo of a hearing impaired commuter on social media and a Congress protest journey spoiled the party for the Kochi Metro inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi less than a fortnight ago.

Jun 27, 2017, 15:54 PM IST