Page 3 - Latest Updates on Pinarayi Vijayan
Kerala's central tax share has halved from 10th to 15th FC: Vijayan
He tells that the Centre has double standards in dealing with borrowings of certain agencies in the state and those at the Centre as sovereign debt
 "Kerala's central tax share has halved from 10th to 15th FC: Vijayan")
Drug menace: Congress demands disbanding of SFI, targets Pinarayi Vijayan
Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala demanded the disbanding of the Students Federation of India (SFI), the student organisation of ruling CPI(M)
 "Drug menace: Congress demands disbanding of SFI, targets Pinarayi Vijayan")
Kerala Governor backs CM Vijayan in presenting state's demands to Centre
The Governor further emphasised that everyone should work together to achieve their goals 'without politicising' the issues
Kerala has emerged as most investment-friendly state in country: CM Vijayan
Highlighting job creation, the CM said that large investments would generate employment opportunities and that steps are being taken to enhance the skill levels of Kerala's youth
 "Kerala has emerged as most investment-friendly state in country: CM Vijayan")
Kerala Assembly urges Centre to withdraw deep-sea mining proposal
The resolution moved by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan was passed amidst the opposition UDF MLAs protesting
 "Kerala Assembly urges Centre to withdraw deep-sea mining proposal")
Occurrence of crimes against women in Kerala is concerning: CM Vijayan
Vijayan further said that despite the southern state's history of empowering women, many of them were still not confident to come out in public spaces
 "Occurrence of crimes against women in Kerala is concerning: CM Vijayan")
Kerala exploring ways to generate revenues without burdening people: CM
According to Vijayan, the state's GSDP is growing at almost 12 per cent at current prices
 "Kerala exploring ways to generate revenues without burdening people: CM")
Kerala CM assures all possible support to investors coming to state
The CM gave the assurance during a round table meeting attended by 31 prominent investors of the country to discuss the prospects of the IT sector at the Invest Kerala Global Summit
Adani lines up Rs 30K cr investment in Kerala for port, airport expansion
Gadkari assures Rs 3 trillion worth of road projects in state during current tenure of central government
 "Adani lines up Rs 30K cr investment in Kerala for port, airport expansion")
Major changes underway to make Kerala a investment hub: CM Pinarayi Vijayan
The government considers itself as a facilitator and catalyst for investments, the chief minister said and added that serious steps are also being taken to transform the higher education sector
 "Major changes underway to make Kerala a investment hub: CM Pinarayi Vijayan")
UGC draft regulations aimed at sidelining states from higher ed: Kerala CM
The CM said that under the draft regulations, the states have no role in appointment of vice chancellors (VCs) and assistant professors in state-established universities
Kerala to request extension for Rs 529.50 cr loan for Wayanad rehab
Stressing that the union government has provided the amount not as a grant but as a loan with conditions, the Finance Minister also said that there are restrictions to spending the amount
 "Kerala to request extension for Rs 529.50 cr loan for Wayanad rehab")
Wayanad rehabilitation: No assistance from the Centre yet, says Kerala CM
Vijayan said that the state had initially demanded a sum of Rs 2,221 crore for the landslide rehabilitation from the Centre
Kerala Assembly passes resolution seeking withdrawal of UGC guidelines 2025
The resolution was moved in the House by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan who said that the assembly was of the clear opinion that the draft UGC norms do not reflect the spirit of the Constitution
Kerala announces rehabilitation project for Wayanad landslide survivors
The project involves setting up two townships to provide a safe and sustainable living environment for those affected by the disaster
Kerala CM slams BJP minister for 'Mini Pakistan'; remark, says 'deplorable'
The Congress also denounced Rane's comments, linking them to past Communist Party of India CPI(M) statements about the victories of Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi in Wayanad
Kerala CM condemns Maharashtra minister Rane's 'mini Pakistan' remark
The CM said that the Sangh Parivar's basic approach towards Kerala is exposed through the words of the Maharashtra minister
Air Kerala set to start operations by June 2025 with 1st flight from Kannur
As part of the agreement, Air Kerala initially will have a substantial number of departures from Kannur, to nearby domestic destinations
 "Air Kerala set to start operations by June 2025 with 1st flight from Kannur")
Legendary Malayalam writer, 'Jnanpith' awardee MT Vasudevan Nair dies at 91
Noted writer and Jnanpith award winner M T Vasudevan Nair, who had been undergoing treatment at a private hospital here following heart failure, has passed away, hospital sources said on Wednesday.
 "Legendary Malayalam writer, 'Jnanpith' awardee MT Vasudevan Nair dies at 91")
Kerala CM urges PM to withdraw decision on VGF for Vizhinjam Port Project
Chief Minister Vijayan pointed out that the Centre's stance deviates from the general VGF guidelines, which classify it as a one-time grant, not a repayable loan
