Page 5 - Latest Updates on Pinarayi Vijayan
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
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Vizhinjam Port set for December commissioning; Kerala govt extends timeline
The project timeline has been extended by five years, taking into account things such as the Covid-19 pandemic and natural disasters such as the Ockhi cyclone, and floods
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Kerala govt, Adani Vizhinjam Port to sign supplementary concession pact
The state cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, approved the draft supplementary concession agreement
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CM Vijayan again raises lack of Central aid for Wayand landslide victims
CM said that several reminders, including a unanimous resolution passed by the assembly, were sent by the state government to the Centre
Kerala CM writes to railway minister, cites 'safety violations' in jobs
Chief Minister Vijayan said that it was apparent that they had not got any training or imparted with awareness of safe working near railway tracks
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Kerala CM Vijayan urges Centre to release grant for Vizhinjam seaport
He further said that the VGF was a financial support mechanism that was introduced to encourage Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in infrastructure projects
Kerala CM asks Union FM to give grant for Vizhinjam port unconditionally
The VGF is invariably provided as a grant, not a loan and its defining elements are that "the payment to the concessionaire is non-repayable, it is a one-time grant and that it is over the
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Communal forces attempting to undermine Kerala's progress: CM Vijayan
He also called upon the people of the state to embrace humanistic values that transcend religious, caste, and regional differences
Kerala government to cover medical costs for temple fire accident victims
Three persons including two temple committee officials were arrested in connection with the incident on Tuesday after a case was registered under the Explosive Substance Act and various sections
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CM Vijayan accuses BJP, Cong of misrepresenting Muslim-dominated Malappuram
The opposition Congress-led UDF had targeted Vijayan over his Malappuram remarks
Congress hits out at CM Vijayan over silence on Kannur ADM's death
Terming Babu as an honest and good officer, Sudhakaran alleged that the government was dragging its feet on investigating the matter
Pilgrims without online booking to get darshan at Sabarimala: Kerala CM
Pinarayi Vijayan government backtracked from its earlier decision to provide darshan only through online registration
Kerala will press for more relaxation in CRZ, says state CM Vijayan
Various relaxations received in the CRZ would be a relief to over 10 lakh coastal dwellers in the state, he said
Intervention of Centre, RBI needed to curb cyber financial fraud: Kerala CM
In Kerala, cyber police stations are there in all districts, and a toll-free number and exclusive website have been launched
News Highlights: Faima calls for shutdown of elective services in hospitals from Monday
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Kerala govt officers need CM's approval for official visits: Raj Bhavan
This clarification followed Governor Arif Mohammed Khan's recent statement regarding officers visiting the Raj Bhavan without prior authorisation from the CM
Kannur airport yet to get 'point of call' status from Centre: Kerala govt
Rajesh said the state government will continue to press for the grant of 'point of call' status to Kannur airport and called upon the UDF MLAs to join the efforts by exerting pressure on the Centre
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Fair probe required on complaint accusing Kerala CM of stirring Left: UDF
Responding to submission on behalf of the CM, state Parliamentary affairs minister M B Rajesh said that court has only asked police to probe whether there are sufficient grounds to proceed further
LDF govt agrees to debate Thrissur Pooram disruption issue in Assembly
In view of the government being agreeable to discuss the matter, Speaker A N Shamseer said the issue would be taken up at noon
Gold smuggling remarks row: Kerala CM opposes Governor's summons
Chief Minister has issued a letter to the Rajbhavan stating that summoning officials without informing the elected government is beyond the constitutional authority of the governor