Pinarayi Vijayan

‘Torturing canines won’t solve stray dogs menance’: Kerala CM urges people to stop animal cruelty

CM Pinarayi Vijayan urged people not to resort to voilent measure to deal with stray dogs menace in the state and said that beating, tying and poisoning canines will not solve the problem

Sep 16, 2022, 23:32 PM IST

Kerala govt invites Amit Shah to watch boat race named after Jawaharlal Nehru; Congress reacts

Congress alleged that the invitation extended to Union Home Minister Amit Shah revealed Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's "loyalty towards the communal forces and his love for the BJP".

Aug 28, 2022, 08:51 AM IST

'RSS Criminals' behind attack on Thiruvananthapuram party office: CPI(M)

The CPI(M) district committee office in the state capital was pelted with stones by a group of bike-borne assailants in the small hours of Saturday. 

Aug 27, 2022, 18:17 PM IST

IndiGo bans LDF leader, 2 youth Congress workers from flying with airline

The action has been taken because of an incident that occurred on June 13 on board an IndiGo flight from Kannur to Thiruvananthapuram involving Naveen Kumar RK, Farsin Majeed PP, and EP Jayarajan reports ANI.

Jul 19, 2022, 18:16 PM IST

'Real intention is well understood', says Pinarayi Vijayan on EAM; Jaishankar reacts 'Don't Feel INSECURE'

S Jaishankar arrived on a three-day visit to Kerala on Sunday. Responding to a question from reporters, he had said there were "many reasons" for his visit to Kerala.

Jul 13, 2022, 09:49 AM IST

Former Kerala MLA PC George arrested in sexual harassment case

Ex-Kerala MLA PC George denied sexual harassment allegations and said this is nothing but a high level conspiracy "to trap me by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan".

Jul 02, 2022, 18:15 PM IST

Congress workers raise slogans against Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan on IndiGo flight, matter under investigation

A case was registered against three Youth Congress workers under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including 120 (B) (Conspiracy), 307 (Attempt to murder) and Section 332, reports PTI.

Jun 14, 2022, 19:50 PM IST

South actress assault case: Survivor meets Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, submits memorandum

South Actress sexual assault case: Her meeting with the Chief Minister came in the wake of a plea moved by her in the Kerala High Court alleging political interference by the ruling LDF government and that there was a move to derail the probe in the case in which actor Dileep is also an accused.

May 26, 2022, 11:52 AM IST

Move to impose Hindi cannot be accepted: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan on Amit Shah's statement

As protests rise over Union Home Minister Amit Shah's statement that Hindi should be accepted as an alternative to English and not to local languages, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday said the move to impose Hindi cannot be accepted.

Apr 09, 2022, 21:21 PM IST

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan meets PM Narendra Modi in Delhi, discuses SilverLine rail project

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday in the national capital. "Kerala CM Vijayan Pinarayi called on PM Narendra Modi," Prime Minister`s Office said in a tweet.

Mar 24, 2022, 13:33 PM IST

Man trapped on mountain face in Kerala's Palakkad for nearly 2 days rescued by Indian Army

The man named Babu from Malampuzha was trapped in the pocket of a steep hill since Monday and several attempts, including one by a Coast Guard helicopter, were already made to rescue him.

Feb 09, 2022, 10:29 AM IST

Communalism that led to Mahatma Gandhi’s death biggest threat to nation today: Kerala CM on Martyrs' Day

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan tweeted, "Mahatma Gandhi was murdered by the very forces that still slaughter people in the name of religion. They are the biggest threat to our country today."

Jan 30, 2022, 17:06 PM IST

'IAS rule change against very roots of federalism': Tamil Nadu, Kerala shoot letters to PM Narendra Modi

While Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that change in rules will bring "fear psychosis" amog officers, the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin that same strikes "strikes at the very root" on federalism.

Jan 23, 2022, 23:21 PM IST

Now, Kerala CM writes to PM Modi over exclusion of state's tableau from Republic Day parade

Drawing the PM's attention to the non-inclusion of Kerala's tableau in the parade, CM Pinarayi Vijayan said Kerala's proposed tableau has a social message and relevance in contemporary social scenario. 

Jan 21, 2022, 07:44 AM IST

Section 144 imposed in Kerala's Alappuzha after killings of SDPI leader, BJP functionary; CM Pinarayi Vijayan condemns killings

Following the killing of an SDPI state secretary, a BJP leader was hacked to death subsequently in 12 hours and prohibitory order under CrPC Section 144 was imposed in the entire Alappuzha district.

Dec 19, 2021, 10:14 AM IST

Can’t tolerate political interference in Universities: Kerala Governor locks horns with Vijayan govt

Attacking the Kerala government, Governor Arif Mohammed Khan said, "I tried my best to make them understand that you should not interfere in the functioning of the universities. I cannot stand and tolerate this political interference."

Dec 11, 2021, 18:06 PM IST

Orange alert for rainfall in 6 districts of Kerala, yellow alert in remaining districts

 According to the IMD, an orange alert for rainfall denotes very heavy rains from 6cm to 20cm of rain, while a yellow alert indicates heavy rainfall between 6 to 11cm. 

Nov 15, 2021, 16:22 PM IST

Heavy rains lash Kerala, IMD issues red alert for Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur

The heavy rains inundated roads in several parts of southern Kerala, which also saw landslides in some parts.

Nov 14, 2021, 15:35 PM IST

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan directs officials to take 'extreme caution' as IMD predicts heavy rains in southern districts

"Emergency relief camps will be set up in landslide and flood-prone areas. Also, I have directed to take extreme caution in river banks, hilly areas, and in tourist places as heavy rainfall is expected in the coming hours," CM Vijayan stated.

Nov 13, 2021, 16:03 PM IST

Kerala to provide financial aid to kin of those who died due to heavy rains, details here

An amount of Rs 4 lakh and Rs 1 lakh from the State Disaster Response Fund and the Chief Minister`s Disaster Relief Fund would be provided to the dependents of those who lost their lives due to torrential rains. 

Oct 28, 2021, 06:26 AM IST