Page 6 - Latest Updates on Pinarayi Vijayan
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
 "Kerala requests Centre to exclude inhabited areas from Periyar buffer zone")
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
 "3-level probe ordered by cabinet into Thrissur Pooram disruption: Kerala CM")
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
 "Congress MLA demands apology from CM Vijayan on 'gold smuggling' remark'")
Kerala CM's remarks on gold smuggling to please Sangh Parivar leaders: Cong
Leader of Opposition, V D Satheesan, lashed out at CM Vijayan, alleging that his statements to a national media outlet in New Delhi contradicted his previous claims made in the Assembly and elsewhere
 "Kerala CM's remarks on gold smuggling to please Sangh Parivar leaders: Cong")
What action taken by state govt, CM against gold smugglers: Kerala Guv
He further said that when CM returns to Thiruvananthapuram, he will seek a report from the government on the issue
 "What action taken by state govt, CM against gold smugglers: Kerala Guv")
ADGP-RSS meeting: Kerala CM Vijayan refutes political intermediary claims
Appropriate action will be taken based on the report we receive, CM said
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Wayanad aid memorandum: Kerala CM slams media for destructive journalism
The Chief Minister said that Kerala has been discredited due to the fake news
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Assembly ruckus case: Cong describes Kerala HC verdict as set back to govt
Leader of Opposition in the state Assembly V D Satheesan alleged the Left government was trying to prolong the trial
 "Assembly ruckus case: Cong describes Kerala HC verdict as set back to govt")
E P Jayarajan meets Kerala CM despite differences with party leadership
Both the leaders reached the national capital to pay their last respects to party general secretary Sitaram Yechury
 "E P Jayarajan meets Kerala CM despite differences with party leadership")
Rise in cess, surcharge shrinking states' share in pool of taxes: Kerala CM
He said that Kerala and many other states have made this demand in the past with the southern state suggesting that it be increased to 50 per cent
Don't lecture us, address allegations against aides: Congress to Kerala CM
Leader of Opposition in the state Assembly, V D Satheesan, asked seven questions to Vijayan and accused the Left veteran of playing the hide and seek game without giving a clear reply
World Bank experts meet Kerala CM Vijayan, praise state's education reforms
The project seeks to attract foreign students to Kerala and improve the overall higher education system, with a focus on sustainability and social justice
 "World Bank experts meet Kerala CM Vijayan, praise state's education reforms")
Investment-friendly ecosystem key to Kerala's ease of business reforms: CM
The chief minister also pointed out that the state ranked first this year from the 28th position in 2021
Kerala CM announces high-level probe into allegations against top cops
Congress leadership described Anvar's charges as utmost serious and alarming
UDF to hold protest in Kerala capital on Monday over Hema Committee report
Leader of Opposition in the state Assembly, VD Satheesan, would inaugurate the agitation in front of the Secretariat on September 2 morning
Sexual assault: Row intensifies as Kerala govt accused of shielding accused
In Kochi, demonstrators vented their anger by beating effigies of Mukesh, Sidhique, and Ranjith -- all accused of sexual assault -- with brooms
Aspiring male actor files sexual assault complaint against director Ranjith
A new complaint has been filed against director Ranjith by an aspiring male actor, alleging that the director forced him to strip naked and sexually assaulted him
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Kerala has invested Rs 1,000 cr to develop AYUSH infra in state, says CM
The CM inaugurated a two-day Global Ayurveda Summit and Kerala Healthcare Tourism here and set the tone for the deliberations by focusing on the policy initiatives
Kerala's industrial landscape to undergo transformation with new city: CM
His statement came a day after the Union Government approved 12 new industrial cities in 10 states including Palakkad in Kerala on the lines of Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh and Dholera in Gujarat
'Code names for women': Hema committee report shakes Malayalam cinema
The Hema committee, appointed by the Kerala government, highlighted issues faced by women in the Malayalam film industry, including unwanted physical advances even before commencing work
 "'Code names for women': Hema committee report shakes Malayalam cinema")