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Kerala CM affirms success of Independence day's Har Ghar Tiranga programmes

With Centre's Har Ghar Tiranga campaign is gaining pace across the country, Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan said that all preparatory activities have been completed and the programmes will be a big success

75th I-Day: UDF urges Kerala CM special midnight session of Assembly

Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Assembly V D Satheesan submitted a letter to the Chief Minister and the Speaker suggesting the same.

Kerala CM Vijayan congratulates Sreeshankar on winning medal at CWG

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday congratulated Murali Sreeshankar, who won a silver medal in the men's long jump event at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Vijayan said Sreeshankar made Kerala and Indian proud and added that he was an inspiration. "Congratulations to M Sreeshankar on winning silver in the long jump at #CWG2022. He has made Kerala and India proud by winning our first-ever medal in this event. His trailblazing leap will inspire many youngsters. Wishing him continued success," Vijayan tweeted. The 23-year-old national record holder soared to 8.08m in his fifth attempt to finish second behind Laquan Nairn of Bahamas in a nerve-wrecking men's long jump final on Thursday. Nairn also had a best jump of 8.08m but his second best of 7.98m was better than 7.84m of Sreeshankar. Under rules, if two jumpers are tied on the same distance, the one who has a better second best effort will be ranked ahead. This was India's second medal in athletics at the ...

Kerala rains: State economy takes a beating amid change in weather pattern

Preliminary industry estimates suggest losses of Rs 200 cr at least over last 4 days; no respite for state as 10 districts put on red alert

Vijayan broke all rules during Sharjah ruler's Kerala visit: Swapna Suresh

Swapna Suresh, prime accused in the gold smuggling case, on Monday alleged that Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan not only violated protocol but also his oath of office during Sharjah ruler's visit to state.

In-flight protest against CM Vijayan, Kerala Youth Congress VP gets bail

Kerala Youth Congress vice president KS Sabarinadhan got bail in connection with the alleged protest against Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inside a flight

After IndiGo bans top CPI-M leader, airlines' bus confiscated for tax dues

The bus, which operates in Kozhikode airport, was impounded by the MVD around noon on Tuesday. The airlines was told that once it pays the dues along with the fine, the bus will be released.

IndiGo failed to protect passengers' security, says Kerala CM Vijayan

Vijayan attacked the airlines on floor of state Assembly saying that he travelled from Kannur on June 13 and a protest broke out in aircraft with 2 Youth Congress workers raising slogans against him

No need to panic over monkeypox, have taken steps to curb it: Kerala govt

3,413 cases reported till June-end across the world, with only one death

Kerala CM refutes UDF charges, says law and order situation in intact

Referring to the killing of scrap collectors in a blast in Kannur district, CM Pinarayi Vijayan slammed Congress-led UDF for using it to portray danger to the law and order situation in Kerala

CM Pinarayi Vijayan takes dig at EAM's Kerala visit, Jaishankar hits back

Jaishankar responded by saying that he undertook a tour to the southern state to get a good understanding on what is happening on the ground.

Kerala gold smuggling case: Swapna Suresh accuses CM Vijayan of harassment

Kerala gold smuggling case accused Swapna Suresh on Thursday alleged that Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is "harassing" her because she is trying to bring the truth out

Elated over RS nomination, says P T Usha; Kerala CM Vijayan congratulates

Malayalam superstars Mammootty and Mohanlal also congratulated the sprint legend on her new achievement

Economic situation in Kerala dangerous, Opposition claims in Assembly

Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Assembly V D Satheesan claimed in the House that the fiscal indicators of the southern state indicate its 'fiscal vulnerability'

Kerala Minister Saji Cheriyan announces resignation from his cabinet posts

Amid Opposition calls for his sacking, Cheriyan said it was his independent decision to quit as minister.

Kerala CM seeks PM's intervention over unreasonable airfare hike post-Covid

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan sought Prime Minister Modi's immediate personal intervention to reduce exorbitant airfares in the post-Covid period in both domestic and international sectors

Rising airfares hitting revival of tourism: Pinarayi Vijayan to PM Modi

Besides the rising air fares, another issue which Vijayan drew the Prime Minister's attention to was the Railways decision to abandon the Nemom Coaching Terminal project in Thiruvananthapuram

Kerala CM & his daughter's foreign tours must be investigated: P C George

P C George said that the controversial Kerala businessman, Pharis Aboobacker was behind this and Pinarayi Vijayan was part of a financial racket

Kerala CM Vijayan denies gold smuggling case accused Suresh's charge

Kerala CM Vijayan has said he had visited Dubai five times so far since 2016 after he assumed the top office and never forgot to take any of his baggage on the trip as alleged by Swapna Suresh

No need to respond to allegations, my life is an open book : Kerala CM

CM Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday said there was no need for him to respond to allegations against him each and every time regarding the gold smuggling case as his life was an open book before the public.