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KM Mani given clean chit in bar scam under UDF​, says Cong after losing Kerala ally of 30 yrs

A day after the UDF split with the Kerala Congress-Mani quitting the alliance after being partner for 34 years, the Congress said on Monday that it was under the UDF rule that former Finance Minister K.M. Mani got a clean chit in the bar scam.

Aug 08, 2016, 17:26 PM IST

Congress-led UDF suffers jolt as three-decade-old key partner quits in Kerala

A decision to this effect was taken at a crucial two-day conclave of the KC-M which concluded today at Charalkunnu in Pathanamthitta district.

Aug 07, 2016, 18:19 PM IST

Vigilance probe against former Karnataka excise minister K Babu

An enquiry was on Wednesday ordered against former excise minister K Babu by Vigilance Director DGP Jacob Thomas in connection to alleged irregularities in awarding bar licenses during the tenure of the previous Congress-led UDF government.

Jun 22, 2016, 20:03 PM IST

Is groupism ending in Congress party in Kerala? Yes, according to Chennithala

The newly elected Congress Legislature Party Leader in Kerala Ramesh Chennithala on Monday said the period of groupism and infighting in the party is coming to an end.

May 30, 2016, 15:35 PM IST

Will drag Preeti Menon to court: Maharastra minister Eknath Khadse on 'links' with Dawood

Following the furore after Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Preeti Sharma Menon raised the issue of Maharashtra BJP minister Eknath Khadse being on the most dialled list of Mumbai underworld fugitive Dawood Ibrahim's international call list, the latter on Sunday asserted that he is all set to launch legal proceedings against her as her charges were false and baseless, as usual.

May 22, 2016, 12:09 PM IST

Kerala election: Five reasons why UDF lost the battle to LDF

The result of Kerala Assembly election came as a huge setback for United Democratic Front.

May 19, 2016, 19:11 PM IST

Kerala polls: Parties upbeat amid last-leg campaigning

There is disenchantment in the state against the UDF government, which is corrupt, said opposition CPI-Marxist state secretary Kodiyeri Balakrishnan.

May 13, 2016, 22:24 PM IST

BJP won't open account in Kerala: Chandy

Kerala Chief Minister Oommeen Chandy says the ruling Congress-led UDF will win the May 16 assembly elections and the BJP will not be able to open its account in the state.

May 11, 2016, 16:19 PM IST

Kerala polls: Amit Shah flays UDF, UPA governments

BJP President Amit Shah on Thursday continued his tirade against the Congress over the AgustaWestland chopper deal and asked former defence Minister A K Antony to reveal at whose behest certain clauses in the agreement with the company were changed.

May 05, 2016, 23:49 PM IST

Rival fronts in Kerala trade charges over women safety

The brutal rape and murder of a Dalit woman at Perumbavoor is becoming campaign material for the May 16 Assembly polls with both ruling UDF and rival LDF trading charges over the issue of safety of women in Kerala.

May 05, 2016, 14:57 PM IST

Kerala pushed to backwardness by UDF, LDF: Sadananda Gowda

Speaking after inaugurating the election convention of Manjeswaram BJP candidate, K Surendran at Vorkali near here, he said people of the state should think about their status during the present Congress-led UDF rule.

Apr 30, 2016, 21:31 PM IST

Electioneering for assembly election picks up in Kerala

Despite sweltering heat conditions and a lull in campaigning against the backdrop of the Kollam temple tragedy, canvassing for the May 16 assembly polls in Kerala is slowly picking up momentum with leaders of political parties criss crossing the state, seeking votes.

Apr 15, 2016, 15:27 PM IST

Election campaign picks up momentum in Kerala

Despite sweltering heat conditions and a lull in campaigning against the backdrop of the Kollam temple tragedy, canvassing for the May 16 assembly polls in Kerala is slowly picking up momentum with leaders of political parties criss crossing the state, seeking votes.

Apr 15, 2016, 14:47 PM IST

Election Commission lifts ban on free rice supply in Kerala

In a boost to the ruling Congress-led UDF ahead of May 16 Assembly elections in Kerala, Election Commission has given its nod for implementing the free rice supply scheme which the state government had announced in its 2016-17 budget.

Apr 07, 2016, 14:17 PM IST

UDF confident of retaining power in Kerala

Kerala's ruling Congress-led UDF on Wednesday expressed confidence in retaining power in the state.

Apr 06, 2016, 21:45 PM IST

Convincing victory or fractured mandate in Kerala?

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Apr 06, 2016, 10:04 AM IST

Assembly elections 2016: Kerala Congress (J) leader quits party chairman post

Johnny Nellore said he would work to "ensure defeat" of Congress leaders in the Assembly polls.

Apr 03, 2016, 17:29 PM IST

Kerala Assembly elections: Amit Shah to launch NDA campaign on April 9

In view of Kerala Assembly elections, BJP President Amit Shah is all set to launch the election campaign of NDA in the state on April 9.

Mar 30, 2016, 17:21 PM IST

Kerala Assembly Elections 2016: BJP prepares list of 22 probable candidates

 BJP, which is yet to open its account in the Kerala Assembly, today prepared its first list of 22 probable candidates for the May 16 assembly polls.

Mar 13, 2016, 22:11 PM IST

Political parties in Kerala gear up for assembly polls

With dates of state assembly polls expected to be announced in few days time, major political parties in Kerala are gearing up for the election with leaders engaged in discussions on finalising their list of candidates.

Mar 03, 2016, 13:25 PM IST