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Kerala Health Minister’s office accused of taking bribe

In the latest scandal that has erupted around the LDF government, a member of the personal staff of the Health Minister Veena George stands accused of taking a bribe of ₹1 lakh, while promising a job aspirant, the post of a medical officer at one of the Ayush centres under…

The Hindu · Sep 27, 2023

Congress alleges CPI(M) plot to defame Chandy, demands CBI inquiry

Congress seeks CBI inquiry into alleged plot to ensnare late CM Chandy. Leader of Opp. Satheesan casts CM Vijayan as fountainhead of conspiracy. He alleges CPI(M) leaders paid petitioner to submit false complaint. CPI(M) Sec. Govindan says demand will open Pandora's box of past wrongdoings. #Congress #CBI #Chandy #Vijayan #CPI(M)…

The Hindu · Sep 14, 2023

Opposition walks out of Assembly, accuses government of failing to mitigate agriculture crisis

UDF opposition walk out of KLA, accusing govt of pushing rubber, paddy farmers into debt trap. Actor Jayasurya criticised govt for not paying farmers in Palakkad & Kuttanad. Banks refusing to honour paddy receipt sheets, deluging farmers with debt recovery notices. UDF silent on Centre's wrong policies, import duty cut…

The Hindu · Sep 14, 2023

A sense of anti-climax as UDF keeps mum on graft charge against CM’s daughter in House

UDF’s “flip-flop” on mining scandal leaves Kerala’s political sphere with a sense of anti-climax; Congress “belatedly learned” of handouts to UDF leaders; CPI(M) seizes high moral ground; BJP wrings rhetorical advantage; Union Minister says Congress & CPI(M) same on corruption.

The Hindu · Aug 10, 2023

Opposition highlights police brutality in Kerala Assembly

IUML legislator Shamsudeen decries police "practice" of treating addicts as criminals. Opposition leader Satheesan blames powerful clique in CMO for controlling police. CM Vijayan counters by citing low custodial deaths in Kerala. Opposition stages walkout after motion rejected.

The Hindu · Aug 10, 2023

Urgent measures required at Muthalapozhi, says V.D. Satheesan

Mr. Satheesan was addressing the protest led by Adoor Prakash, MP, at Muthalapozhi where 69 fishers have so far lost their lives. He said that the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) would continue to take up the issue inside and outside the State Assembly.

The Hindu · Aug 7, 2023

UDF calls for united stand against attempts to polarise the people

Slamming the Central Government for failing to quell the ethnic violence in Manipur, the Congress-led United Democratic Front in Kerala on Saturday called for a united stand against attempts to polarise the people.

The Hindu · Jul 29, 2023

One dead in fishing boat mishap at Muthalappozhi, search on for three missing men

A fisherman died and three others have gone missing after a fishing boat overturned at Muthalappozhi in the district on Monday.

The Hindu · Jul 10, 2023

Opposition sees sabotage in KMSC godown fire

Leader of Opposition V. D. Satheesan said the fire at the Kerala Medical Services Corporation’s (KMSC) warehouse in KINFRA park was suspicious.

The Hindu · May 23, 2023

Doctor's murder: Kerala govt announces panel, additional measures to address healthcare workers' concerns

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Under attack from opposition parties and medical professionals over the gruesome killing of a young doctor in Kerala two days ago, the government on Friday announced more measures to assuage their concerns, including setting up of a panel to address the fraternity's long-pending demands.

The Times of India · May 12, 2023