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Kerala govt. to fast-track steps to launch private universities in State

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said that steps will be fast-tracked to set up private universities in the State

The Hindu · Nov 25, 2023

Youth Congress leader Rahul Mamkootathil reaches police station for ‘questioning’ in the voter identity card counterfeiting case

Newly elected Youth Congress State president, Rahul Mamkootathil, turned up for “questioning” in connection with a high-profile criminal case relating to the alleged use of digitally counterfeited Election Commission of India voter identity cards

The Hindu · Nov 25, 2023

Writer P. Valsala cremated with State honours

P. Valsala, popular writer and former chairperson of Kerala Sahitya Akademi, cremated with State honours. Son Arun Maroli performed last rites. ADM C. Muhammed Rafeeq placed wreath on behalf of CM Pinarayi Vijayan. Mayor Beena Philip, MLA Thottathil Raveendran, writers K.P. Ramanunni, Asokan Charuvil, V.R. Sudheesh paid respects. Public homage…

The Hindu · Nov 24, 2023

CM promises time-bound completion of tunnel road project connecting Wayanad and Kozhikode districts

CM Pinarayi Vijayan announces ₹2,334-cr tunnel road project on Anakkampoyil-Kalladi-Meppadi route, ₹6,700-cr package for overall development of district. Jain circle, carbon-neutral coffee park, ropeway project to Wayanad to be materialised. Night traffic ban on NH 766 to be discussed with Karnataka.

The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023

Political acrimony and partisan verbal warfare mark Navakerala Sadas in Wayanad

Political rancour and hard-edged partisan verbal tit-for-tats appeared to mark the Left Democratic Front (LDF) cabinet’s public outreach campaign, Navkerala Sadas, in Wayanad district on Thursday.

The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023

Govindan accuses Governor of orchestrating a Sangh Parivar-UDF tie-up to control State universities

CPI(M) State Sec. Govindan accuses Kerala Governor Khan of forming illicit political alliance to gain control of State-funded universities. Alleges Khan disregarded VC's panel of Senate nominees to insert people of his choice. Accuses Sangh Parivar of subverting gubernatorial office to thwart LDF's knowledge economy. Slams Opp. Leader Satheesan for…

The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023

Kerala Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan says CM’s barefaced defence of DYFI assaulters prompted him to speak harshly

kerala opposition Leader Satheesan condemns Chief Minister's defence of DYFI workers' attack on YC activists, says only a criminal mind can justify such violence. He warns of strident language to condemn such shamefaced defence of criminals. UDF to hold mock trials to spotlight LDF's failures. Public has rejected Navakerala Sadas.…

The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan slams Opposition Leader for ‘intemperate outbursts and use of offending remarks’

kerala chief minister pinarayi vijayan slams opposition Leader for intemperate outbursts. Accuses Congress of vilification campaign. Criticizes v.d. Satheesan for denying MLAs opportunity to hold govt. accountable. Claims increasing bipartisan support for public outreach. Reels out figures of petitions resolved by Cabinet. Disapproves of using children's school time for non-study…

The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023

Kerala rain | Heavy rain pounds Thiruvananthapuram, Pathanamthitta districts; two reported missing

Kerala rain: The heavy rain caused mud slips, wall collapses, power outages, inundated roads and neighbourhoods, uprooted trees, traffic jams and overflowing canals in several localities, including in Idukki and Thrissur.

The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023

Navakerala Sadas an absolute failure, says Chennithala

Chennithala alleges Navakerala Sadas a failure; claims govt misusing machinery to further CPI(M) prospects; criticizes Vijayan for statement on Youth Congress workers; says remarks don't befit his status.

The Hindu · Nov 22, 2023