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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan turned 80 today, quietly marking the milestone without any formal celebrations. Tomorrow, he will complete nine consecutive years in office, becoming the second-longest-serving Chief Minister in the history of the state. Though official records list his birth date as March 21, 1945, Vijayan himself revealed in 2016 — a Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Marking four impactful years in office, the second Pinarayi Vijayan-led government is set to wrap up its anniversary celebrations with a grand public event at Putharikandam Maidan this evening. The highlight of the event, scheduled for 5 PM, will be the release of the government’s official Progress Report by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, detailing Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram – Senior CPI(M) leader and former MLA A. Pradeep Kumar has been appointed as the private secretary to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. A prominent member of the CPI(M) state committee, Pradeep Kumar steps into the role vacated by K.K. Ragesh, who was recently appointed as the CPI(M) Kannur district secretary. Known for his Read More…
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has welcomed the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, describing it as a wise and timely decision that aligns with the people’s desire for peace. “The people and the nation want peace. Ending the conflict at the border and striving for harmony is a mature decision. While maintaining a firm Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has announced that de-addiction centres will be set up in every district across the state to combat the increasing use of drugs and addiction-related issues. The initiative aims to provide better support and rehabilitation for those affected by substance abuse. Addressing the media, the Chief Minister highlighted the state’s Read More…