FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Vn vasavan - The Untold Story

Missing temple gold causes political scandal amid soaring prices of precious metal

Indian court orders investigation into why nearly 475 grams of revered Sabarimala temple’s gold wasn’t returned following renovation project in 2019

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2025

CPI(M) suffers embarrassment, dismisses allegations of dissension in Pathanamthitta

CPI(M) faces embarrassment in Pathanamthitta as senior leaders clash during election campaign, sparking rumors of discord.

The Hindu · Mar 26, 2024

Kandala cooperative bank forms panel to return depositors’ money

Kandala Service Cooperative Bank forms committee to return depositors' money and revive operations, led by Minister V.N. Vasavan.

The Hindu · Mar 15, 2024

‘Vrithi 2023’ to make Ettumanur the first garbage-free constituency in Kerala

'Vrithi 2023' campaign to make Ettumanur the first garbage-free Assembly segment begins Oct 1. Prelim works began Aug 15. Cleaning of waterbodies, roads, commercial establishments, govt. offices. Plastic waste collected by Harita Karma Sena, remaining garbage by Clean Kerala Company. Social auditing to ascertain progress, awards for best performing panchayat,…

The Hindu · Sep 21, 2023

Multi-State cooperative societies are affecting the State’s cooperation sector: V.N. Vasavan

Multi-State cooperative societies are affecting the State’s cooperation sector: V.N. Vasavan

The Hindu · Sep 14, 2023

At Puthuppally, war of words continues even on polling day

UDF & LDF battle for Puthuppally seat in Kottayam, India, with acrimonious war of words. Cooperation Minister V.N. Vasavan & LDF candidate Jaick C. Thomas challenge UDF to investigate voice clip accusing UDF candidate Chandy Oommen & family of denying treatment to late Oommen Chandy. UDF Leader of Opposition V.D.…

The Hindu · Sep 5, 2023

Controversy over the expulsion of a part-time sweeper from service

The woman, identified as 52-year-old P.O. Sathiyamma from Puthuppally, allegedly lost her job after speaking highly of the late Oommen Chandy

The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023

CPI(M) counters Cong. move to vilify CM, family

CPI(M) defends CM Vijayan against Congress' corruption charges; CM's tour of Puthuppally to focus on development. CPI(M) Central secretariat member A.K. Balan challenged Congress leader Mathew Kuzhalnadan to quit politics if the party proved that Mr. Vijayan's daughter had not paid IGST compensation. Leader of Opposition V. D.Satheesan and senior…

The Hindu · Aug 20, 2023

Puthuppally bypoll: Despite delay in announcing candidate, LDF looks to catch up with UDF on the ground

Unfazed by the continuing uncertainty over its candidate, the Left Democratic Front (LDF) has commenced efforts to catch up with the United Democratic Front (LDF) at Puthuppally by kicking off election conventions

The Hindu · Aug 10, 2023

Kerala opposes proposed amendments to Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act

Accusing the Union government of attempting to dismantle the country’s federal system through amendments to the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, Kerala’s Minister for Cooperation V.N. Vasavan on Friday said that the latest amendments would usurp the powers of the States with regard to co-operatives.

The Hindu · Jul 28, 2023