Page 5 - Latest Updates on Pinarayi Vijayan
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
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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
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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
Kerala Assembly adjourned for the day after heated exchange between CM, LoP
Angry opposition members climbed the podium of Speaker A N Shamseer who tried to conduct the business amid the ruckus, and even held a black banner
EY employee death: Kerala CM Vijayan highlights need to follow labour laws
Vijayan stated that the lease agreement signed with the companies operating in the IT parks in the state stipulates that all labour laws in the state must be followed
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Kerala Assembly adjourned amid protests after CM, LoP's heated exchange
The government decision to discuss the opposition's adjournment notice regarding the controversial remarks allegedly made by the Chief Minister about Malappuram was withdrawn
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Kerala's rebranding push for private investment: Businesses wait and watch
The Communist bastion is looking to reinvent itself as a friendly destination for private investment. But its economic and business indicators aren't flattering
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Kerala requests Centre to exclude inhabited areas from Periyar buffer zone
The CM called the urgent meeting, also attended by state Forest Minister A K Saseendran, to ensure this issue is considered at the National Wildlife Board meeting
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3-level probe ordered by cabinet into Thrissur Pooram disruption: Kerala CM
There were police interventions in the Pooram rituals and the subsequent controversies have taken the sheen off the annual spectacle held in April this year
Congress MLA demands apology from CM Vijayan on 'gold smuggling' remark'
The Congress MLA alleged that earlier, when issues of gold smuggling were raised, the CM was silent