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Kerala ranked fifth in India in Good Governance Index: CM Vijayan

Kerala was ranked fifth in the country and first among southern states in the Good Governance Index (GGI) published by the central government, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Thursday. The CM initially took to Twitter to announce the state's achievement and later put up a detailed post about it on his Facebook page. "Kerala has been ranked 5th in the #GoodGovernanceIndex & made huge improvements in many areas including the ease of doing business and industrial growth, and also ranked 1st among southern states. This reflects the progress achieved during the last five years," he tweeted. Later, in his Facebook post, the CM said that Kerala, which recorded significant progress in the commercial and industrial sectors, increased its Ease of Doing Business Implementation score from 44.82 to 85.00. Except Punjab, Kerala was the only state to improve its score in such a significant manner, he added. Vijayan also said that the state's combined annual growth rate in the industrial

Kerala CM Vijayan trying to make Kerala investment-friendly: MP Tharoor

Senior Congress leader and Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday praised Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, saying he, as an administrator, was trying to change the impression

Kerala CM condoles death of Gen Rawat, others in copter crash in TN

Vijayan Wednesday condoled the death of Chief of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika and 11 other people on board an Indian Air Force helicopter which crashed near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu

Kerala CM writes to PM Modi requesting sanction for Silver Line project

In his letter dated December 6, 2021, the CM has said that the Kerala government has already agreed to meet the entire land acquisition cost of Rs 13,700 crore

Communal agenda of Sangh failed in Kerala due to strong Left: CM Vijayan

The communal agenda of the Sangh Parivar failed to gain traction in Kerala due to the strong presence of the Left movement in the state, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Sunday.

Kerala CM writes to counterpart in TN to not open Mullaperiyar dam at night

"The discharge of water in the night and early morning without prior warning creates avoidable panic and risk," the letter said

Kerala determined to prevent new HIV infections by 2025: CM Vijayan

Kerala is determined to prevent new HIV infections in the state by 2025 and due to the significant strides it has made in the health sector it can achieve this goal much earlier, Vijayan said

One citizen, one e-health record aim of digital health mission: Kerala CM

This new system will ensure ease of access to doctors, regulation of patient crowds in OPDs, easier referrals and also telemedicine facilities for online consultations, Vijayan said

Salute to the farmers who fought with undying spirit: Kerala CM

Pinarayi Vijayan hailed the fighting spirit of the farmers who fought for the repealing of farm laws, saying that their victory was one of the brightest chapters in the history of class struggles

Kerala ahead of other states in providing online education: CM Vijayan

Kerala is ahead of other states in providing online education during the pandemic as 91% of those in rural areas were able to continue their studies with the help of technology, Vijayan said

Six-laning of National Highway-66 to be expedited in Kerala: CM Vijayan

Vijayan on Wednesday said the six-laning work of National Highway-66 is gathering pace in the state as the National Highway Authority confirmed agreement in 16 out of 20 reaches

Flood management: Congress raises CAG report to criticise Vijayan govt

The opposition Congress on Friday said the 'tragic failure' in the dam management had aggravated the impact of 2018 floods in the state

Development and environmental protection are equally important: Kerala CM

The proclaimed goal of the Left government is to create a 'nava Kerala' (new Kerala) that is capable of withstanding natural calamities, the Chief Minister told the state Assembly

Kerala one of the best governed states in India as per study: CM

The CM, in a Facebook post, said according to the Public Affairs Index 2021 (PAI) released by CPA, Kerala is one of the best governed states

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan bats for pubs in state's IT parks

The CM said the government had considered the matter but could not materialise it due to the lockdown induced by COVID-19 pandemic

Kerala CM inaugurates distribution of homeo medicine against Covid

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday inaugurated the distribution of homeopathic medicine against COVID-19 among children ahead of school reopening on November 1. Vijayan said the initiative of distributing Arsenicum Album 30 was as per the direction of the Union government's AYUSH department. "Now that students have started going to schools, they need to develop immunity. The vaccine for children is not yet ready for distribution. The effective immunity measures available in homeo medicine should be used to develop immunity among children," Vijayan said while inaugurating the distribution in an online function. The preventive tablets will be handed out through over 100 special kiosks. Vijayan said a special helpline has also been opened for all queries and district medical officers (Homeopathic) can also be contacted for clearing doubts regarding the medicine. The Department of Homeopathy will distribute its medicine among students from October 25 to 27 through speci

42 dead due to rains, landslides in Kerala since October 12: CM Vijayan

The Chief Minister also said that as many as 304 relief centres have been opened in the state.

Kerala Assembly pays homage to flood victims; death toll 39, says CM

Expressing profound grief over the rain-related calamities, CM Vijayan said the unexpected tragedy was unbearable not only for the victims' family members but also for the entire state.

As Kerala floods claim 20 lives, eco expert says it's an 'invited disaster'

These disasters were caused due to higher economic activities like rock quarrying, construction of new buildings and roads and destruction of natural forest, says Madhav Gadgil

Kerala rains: PM Modi speaks with CM Vijayan to discuss situation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spoke with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and discussed the situation in the wake of heavy rains and landslides in the state. The toll from disastrous flooding caused by heavy rains and landslides in hilly areas of two central Kerala districts rose to 18 as rescue workers recovered more bodies from the rubbles on Sunday. "Spoke to Kerala CM Shri @vijayanpinarayi and discussed the situation in the wake of heavy rains and landslides in Kerala. Authorities are working on the ground to assist the injured and affected," Modi tweeted. "I pray for everyone's safety and well-being," he said. "It is saddening that some people have lost their lives due to heavy rains and landslides in Kerala. Condolences to the bereaved families," Modi said in another tweet. State Revenue Minister K Rajan said the rescue workers have recovered 15 bodies from the debris and slush of the landslides that had hit various places of Idukki and Kottayam districts on .