Page 4 - Latest Updates on Pinarayi Vijayan
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
 "Wayanad rehabilitation: No assistance from the Centre yet, says Kerala CM")
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
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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 slams BJP minister for 'Mini Pakistan'; remark, says 'deplorable'")
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.
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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
 "Kerala CM urges PM to withdraw decision on VGF for Vizhinjam Port Project")
CM Vijayan urges expansion of Kerala-TN model cooperative on states' rights
Collaboration between Kerala and Tamil Nadu is a testament to cooperative federalism said CM
Congress accuses Kerala CM Vijayan of acting with 'dictatorial mindset'
Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan slammed govt after visiting the recently vandalised new Congress booth committee office at Venduttayi near Vijayan's hometown of Pinarayi
Kerala CM accuses Centre of vindictive attitude on Vizhinjam sea port VGF
The VGF is contributed by both the state and union governments. The union government's share amounts to Rs 817.80 crore while the state's share is Rs 817.20 crore
Wayanad disaster: Vijayan refutes HM's claim of delay in submitting report
The CM said this is not the first time the union home minister has attempted to mislead Parliament and the public regarding the landslide
Kerala open to discuss new projects with Adani group: State min P Rajeev
However, the southern state is not keen to have any big industries which will cause pollution and ecological damage, the minister said
 "Kerala open to discuss new projects with Adani group: State min P Rajeev")
Kerala govt failed to utilise central funds for Wayanad rehabilitation: BJP
The saffron party said that the Narendra Modi government has provided sufficient funds to Kerala through the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and the the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF)
 "Kerala govt failed to utilise central funds for Wayanad rehabilitation: BJP")
Kerala HC criticises Centre, state on lack of clarity in Wayanad relief aid
Queries also included how much amount was there in the relief fund before the disaster, how much was available for use out of it and what portion of the amount allocated by the Centre was utilised
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Chances of HIV high in Kerala despite low density of infections: CM Vijayan
Kerala CM pointed out that as per the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, it is necessary to create a situation where there are no new cases of the disease by 2030, which will happen soon