Ramesh Chennithala

Kerala’s Sabarimala Temple opens for 'Uthram’ festival amid row over Kerala CM’s stand on women’s entry

With this, the issue of women’s entry into the popular Hindu shrine is back in the limelight in Kerala, as both the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) and BJP-led National Democratic Front (NDA) are using it as a major poll plank in the assembly election campaign.

Mar 19, 2021, 11:17 AM IST

Kerala Secretariat fire 'sabotage' to hide gold smuggling case files, want NIA probe: Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala

Kerala opposition leader Ramesh Chennithala has demanded a probe by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) into the Secretariat fire incident, which he called was an attempt to save gold smuggling case accused.

Aug 27, 2020, 11:01 AM IST

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan counters no-confidence motion, says 'people do not trust UDF'

Kerala CM said, "People do not trust UDF. In Congress, another no-confidence is being discussed in AICC. Senior Congress leaders are accusing each other of being BJP agents. Congress has hit such a low that they cannot even elect a leader."

Aug 24, 2020, 20:21 PM IST

Kerala Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala threatens to bring no-confidence motion against CM Pinarayi Vijayan on August 24

"We are demanding the resignation of Kerala CM because of rampant corruption on the pretext of COVID-19 and during the last 4 years," Ramesh Chennithala told ANI. 

Aug 21, 2020, 15:58 PM IST

Ramesh Chennithala urges Maharashtra for help after 40 Kerala nurses test COVID-19 positive in Mumbai

As many as 40 nurses from Kerala working at a private hospital in Mumbai have infected the disease.

Apr 06, 2020, 18:52 PM IST

Man-made tragedy? Leader of opposition demands judicial inquiry into Kerala floods

The deadly monsoon rains savaged the state with heavy rains and severe floods.

Aug 31, 2018, 14:06 PM IST

Kochi metro inauguration: 'Metro Man' E Sreedharan, Ramesh Chennithala to share dais with PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Saturday travel on a Kochi Metro train when he inaugurates Kerala`s first metro.

Jun 15, 2017, 15:35 PM IST

Kerala government liberalises liquor policy, draws flak

Governor P. Sathasivam signed an ordinance making necessary amendments in the Kerala Municipality Act and Kerala Panchayat Raj Act.
 

Jun 02, 2017, 19:11 PM IST

Kerala Paper leak: Chennithala demands resignation of Education Minister C Raveendranath

Leader of Opposition in Kerala Assembly Ramesh Chennithala toady staged a 'satyagraha' in front of the Secretariat here demanding the resignation of Education Minister C Raveendranath over alleged leak of SSLC and XII board exam question papers.

Mar 29, 2017, 14:05 PM IST

Oommen Chandy, Ramesh Chennithala cleared of nepotism charges

Former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, his cabinet colleague Ramesh Chennithala and 11 other Congress-led UDF leaders were on Saturday cleared by the Kerala Vigilance and Anti Corruption Bureau (VACB) of nepotism charges.

Mar 25, 2017, 12:49 PM IST

Congress, BJP protest Kerala government's clemency list

The Congress-led opposition and the BJP on Thursday said they would move court against the Kerala government for its clemency list contains criminals, who if released would compromise the security of the state.

Mar 23, 2017, 16:15 PM IST

Kerala budget leaked online: Opposition

The Congress-led opposition on Friday walked out of the assembly, saying the 2017-2018 Budget presented by Finance Minister Thomas Issac had been leaked.

Mar 03, 2017, 13:47 PM IST

Remove Kerala minister accused of murder: Chennithala

Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala on Saturday wrote to CPI-M General Secretary Sitaram Yechury to seek the removal of Electricity Minister MM Mani, who is an accused in a murder case.

Jan 07, 2017, 16:19 PM IST

Controversial circular on liquor ''awareness'' withdrawn in Kerala

Kerala`s Excise Department has withdrawn a controversial circular which said that its officials would hold an "awareness class" against serving liquor at homes where marriages are scheduled to be solemnised.

Jan 05, 2017, 19:22 PM IST

Demonetisation: Kerala's UDF asks PM to convene meeting of CMs of states

The Congress led UDF opposition in Kerala today asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to convene a meeting of Chief Ministers of all states to discuss problems faced by the people in the wake of demonetisation.

Jan 03, 2017, 15:19 PM IST

No party discussion over joint agitation with CPI-M: M M Hassan

Varughese George, national General Secretary of JD(U) said in a statement that, in Parliament, the Congress, the Left and Janata Dal (U) have taken strong position, highlighting people's difficulty in the aftermath of demonetisation.

Nov 20, 2016, 18:43 PM IST

Will intervene to settle issues between lawyers, media: SC Judge Kurian Joseph

With no end to the impasse between lawyers and the media at various courts in Kerala, a Supreme Court Judge on Saturday said that he would again intervene to settle issues.

Oct 01, 2016, 15:24 PM IST

Kerala Assembly congratulates Army for surgical strikes

The Kerala Assembly today unanimously passed a resolution extending support and congratulating the Indian Army for its surgical strikes on seven terror launch pads across the LoC.

Sep 30, 2016, 13:41 PM IST

Ker CM defends legal advisor's appearance for lottery baron?

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan defended his honorary legal advisor M K Damodaran.

Jul 14, 2016, 15:27 PM IST

UDF walkout of Kerala assembly over political murder issue

The murder of two workers belonging to CPI and BJP in Kannur district had its echo in the Kerala assembly.

Jul 13, 2016, 15:07 PM IST