Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday handed over 348 newly built flats to families displaced due to sea erosion and the Vizhinjam International Seaport project, under the state’s Punargeham rehabilitation scheme. The flats, designed to provide safe and modern housing, are part of the government’s efforts to resettle coastal communities affected by development Read More…
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US Tariff Hike Sparks Crisis for Kerala’s Export Economy, CM Vijayan Calls for Strong National Response
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has issued a strong condemnation of the United States’ recent move to impose a 50% tariff on Indian goods, warning that the decision could cripple Kerala’s key export sectors and threaten the livelihoods of thousands. Calling the tariff hike a “blatant violation of global trade norms” and a “direct Read More…
Shailaja Teacher Outshines Pinarayi in CM Popularity Poll; Is Kerala Ready for Its First Woman Chief Minister?
Thiruvananthapuram: In a striking shift in public sentiment, a new opinion poll by Vote Vibe has revealed that K.K. Shailaja, the former Health Minister and CPM Central Committee member, is now the most preferred candidate for Kerala’s Chief Minister post, ahead of incumbent Pinarayi Vijayan. The survey shows only 17.5% support for Pinarayi, while 24.2% Read More…
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan Heads to U.S. for Medical Review Amid Mounting Pressure on State Health System
Thiruvananthapuram- Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is set to depart for the United States tomorrow morning for a 10-day medical check-up at the renowned Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. This marks his third visit to the facility, following similar trips in 2018 and 2022. He will be accompanied by his wife, Kamala, and will travel via Read More…
CM Vijayan Inaugurates Zoho’s First Kerala R&D Campus, Empowering Rural Tech Talent
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated Zoho Corporation’s new Research and Development campus in Neduvathoor, Kottarakkara, located in Kollam district. This marks the state’s first dedicated R&D facility focused on AI, robotics, and deep-tech innovation. The inauguration ceremony was attended by key dignitaries including Finance Minister K N Balagopal, highlighting the state’s commitment to fostering high-tech Read More…
VS Achuthanandan Recovering After Heart Attack; CM Pinarayi Vijayan Visits, Condition Stable
Thiruvananthapuram – Former Kerala Chief Minister and veteran CPM leader VS Achuthanandan is showing signs of recovery after being hospitalized following a heart attack. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan personally visited him at Pattom SUT Hospital on Tuesday, where the 90-year-old leader is currently under treatment in the intensive care unit. Though the Chief Minister spoke Read More…
Kerala CM Urges PM to Reinstate Loan Waiver for Disaster Victims After Centre Denies Relief in Landslide Case
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, strongly urging the reinstatement of Section 13 of the Disaster Management Act, which earlier allowed loan waivers for disaster-affected citizens. The appeal comes after the Union government told the Kerala High Court that a March 2025 amendment to the Act no longer Read More…
Kerala Set for Major Rail Boost: Centre Weighs Third and Fourth Railway Lines, Ditches SilverLine
Thiruvananthapuram – Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has revealed that the Centre is actively considering the construction of third and fourth railway lines in Kerala, running parallel to the state’s existing double tracks. The announcement came via a post on X (formerly Twitter) following his meeting with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. The proposed lines Read More…
Crucial Talks Today: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan to Press Centre for SilverLine Green Signal
New Delhi: In a key move that could shape the future of Kerala’s most ambitious infrastructure venture, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will meet Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in Delhi today to push for Central approval of the ₹64,000-crore SilverLine semi-high-speed rail project. The 529-km corridor, designed to slash travel time between the state’s northern Read More…
Kerala Schools Reopen with Grand Celebrations; 3 Lakh Children Begin Their First Day in Class One
After a refreshing two-month break, schools across Kerala swung open their gates today, marking the vibrant start of the new academic year. Welcoming nearly three lakh eager young learners into Class One, the day is being celebrated with much fanfare and joy across the state. The official state-level inauguration took place at 9:30 AM at Read More…