Pinarayi Vijayan

DNA: 'Left' is not right on expression!

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced that the controversial ordinance was announced by his government a few days ago to deal with crimes committed through social media (according to officials) after severe criticism of the move not implemented in the state. Will go.

Nov 23, 2020, 23:06 PM IST

Decided to amend Kerala Police Act in effort to check widespread malicious campaigns through social media: CM Pinarayi Vijayan

Pinarayi Vijayan stated that Kerala Police Act amendment evoked varied responses from several corners and apprehensions were aired by those who support the LDF and profess to defend democracy. 

Nov 23, 2020, 16:52 PM IST

Kerala becomes first state to have high-tech classrooms in all public schools

Kerala has become the first state in the country to have high-tech classrooms in all public schools. This was announced by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who said that the state’s public education sector has become completely digital.

Oct 13, 2020, 14:01 PM IST

Kerala CM Vijayan writes to PM Modi urging him to reconsider decision on Thiruvananthapuram airport

After the Centre's approval to lease out Thiruvananthapuram airport through public-private partnership (PPP), Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing his concern and urging the PM to reconsider the decision. 

Aug 21, 2020, 07:03 AM IST

Kozhikode airport’s tabletop runway risky for landing, aviation safety expert warned in 2011

Hours after the Air India Express plane crash on Friday night, it has come to light that an aviation safety expert had warned in 2011 that the Kozhikode’s tabletop runway is too risky for landing.

Aug 08, 2020, 18:48 PM IST

Will take corrective action after receiving probe report: AAI chief on Kozhikode plane crash

Airports Authority of India (AAI) Chairman Arvind Singh on Saturday (August 8, 2020) said that "corrective action" will be taken after receiving the probe report on the Air India Express plane crash at Kozhikode airport on Friday night.

Aug 08, 2020, 16:32 PM IST

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan announces Rs 10 lakh compensation for kin of AIE plane crash victims

The Kerala government led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday (August 8, 2020) announced Rs 10 lakh compensation for the families of those who died after an ill-fated Air India Express flight veered off the runway while attempting to land at the Karipur international airport and broke into two parts on Friday night.

Aug 08, 2020, 16:15 PM IST

Major landslide in Kerala's Idukki district; 5 dead, 80 tea estate workers feared trapped

As per reports, the landslide took place at Rajamala near Munnar, a popular tourist spot in the Idukki district. 

Aug 07, 2020, 12:46 PM IST

Kerala prisoners to be employed at petrol pumps set up at jail premises

The prisoners, who will be employed at these petrol pumps, will work as employees and take home a salary.

Jul 31, 2020, 07:09 AM IST

Kerala's free internet project to be commissioned in December: CM Vijayan

The Kerala government has announced that its ambitious Kerala Fibre Optic Network (K-FON) project, envisaged to provide free internet access to the poor, would be rolled out by December this year.

May 30, 2020, 12:47 PM IST

‘Minnal Murali’ film set vandalised in Kerala for 'hurting religious sentiments', CM Pinarayi Vijayan warns of strict action

The set, resembling a church, was erected on the banks of river Periyar in the outskirts of Kochi. The alleged miscreants found the set to be hurting religious sentiments as it was built near a temple.  

May 26, 2020, 12:02 PM IST

Cutting across religious lines Kerala mosque hosts Hindu wedding

The mosque was all decked up for the historic wedding as the bride Anju and bride-groom Sarath exchanged flower garlands and vows.

Jan 19, 2020, 23:34 PM IST

Kerala becomes first state to move Supreme Court against Citizenship Amendment Act

In its petition, the Kerala government has said that the CAA should be declared violative of Articles 14, 21 and 25 of the Constitution and the basic structure of secularism in India.

Jan 14, 2020, 11:02 AM IST

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan writes letter to his 11 counterparts seeking their support against Citizenship Act

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday wrote letters to his counterparts in 11 states including Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar asking them to consider passing a resolution against the amended Citizenship Act. This came days after the Kerala Assembly recently passed a resolution seeking withdrawal of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA).

Jan 03, 2020, 19:18 PM IST

Kerala Assembly passes resolution demanding withdrawal of Citizenship Amendment Act

Kerala Assembly on Tuesday (December 31) passed a resolution demanding the withdrawal of Citizenship Amendment Act.

Dec 31, 2019, 14:22 PM IST

9 more bodies recovered from Malappuram's Kavalappara landslide site

At least nine more bodies have been recovered from Kavalappara, near Nilambur, in Kerala's Malappuram district where a massive landslide occurred on August 8, Thursday night, news agency ANI reported.

Aug 11, 2019, 11:26 AM IST

Kerala floods: IMD issues red alert for 8 districts, several trains cancelled

In order to take control of the grim situation, the Pinarayi Vijayan-led government has set up 738 relief camps to house the affected people until Friday.

Aug 10, 2019, 17:17 PM IST

Kerala: At least 22 killed, thousands displaced amid floods, CM asks people to assist rescue ops

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday conducted a review meeting of the disaster management activities in the wake of incessant rains in the state, and informed that 22 people have died so far while over 22,000 people have been evacuated to relief camps set up in the state.

Aug 09, 2019, 15:17 PM IST

Kerala government in constant contact with health ministry after Nipah virus confirmation: CM Pinarayi Vijayan

Vijayan said the news of confirmation should not be a reason for panic as the health network is ready to rise up to the challenge.

Jun 04, 2019, 15:59 PM IST

Kerala contributes Rs 10 crore towards relief work in Cyclone Fani-hit Odisha

Kerala will contribute Rs 10 crore towards relief work in Cyclone Fani-affected Odisha, said state chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan. The amount will be released from the Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund.

May 08, 2019, 13:00 PM IST