Thiruvananthapuram: A grand memorial meeting honoring the legacy of veteran communist leader and former Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan will be held today at 4 PM at Kanakakkunnu Palace in Thiruvananthapuram. Organized by the CPI(M), the event will witness the presence of top political leaders and prominent religious and cultural figures from across the state, Read More…
Alappuzha: Kerala paid its last respects to one of its tallest political figures, V.S. Achuthanandan, as he was cremated with full State honours at the Punnapra-Vayalar Martyrs’ Memorial in Valiya Chudukkad at 9.15 p.m. on Wednesday. The cremation took place on the very soil that profoundly shaped his life, ideology, and decades-long political journey. Thousands Read More…
The final journey of veteran CPI(M) leader and former Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan turned into a massive public farewell, as thousands lined the roads to pay tribute to the beloved leader. The funeral procession, which began from Thiruvananthapuram, took more than 22 hours to reach his hometown Paravur in Kollam district — a distance Read More…
Alappuzha: As a mark of respect to the late former Chief Minister V. S. Achuthanandan, a public holiday has been declared in Alappuzha district tomorrow (Wednesday, July 23, 2025). All government offices and educational institutions, including professional colleges, will remain closed. V. S. Achuthanandan’s funeral will take place tomorrow evening at Valiya Chudukadu in Alappuzha Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt condolences on the passing of veteran Communist leader and former Kerala Chief Minister V. S. Achuthanandan, hailing him as a devoted public servant who spent his life working for the progress of Kerala. In a message shared on social media, the Prime Minister recalled their interactions during their time Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: An outpouring of love and grief marked Kerala’s farewell to one of its tallest political figures, V. S. Achuthanandan, as thousands gathered to honor the legacy of the former Chief Minister and veteran Communist leader. From ordinary citizens to political dignitaries, all came together to bid a tearful goodbye to the beloved statesman. Achuthanandan, Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram — The Kerala government has declared a public holiday on July 22 (Tuesday) as a mark of respect following the demise of former Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan. All government offices, educational institutions, public sector undertakings, autonomous bodies, and institutions under the Negotiable Instruments Act across the state will remain closed for the day. The Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: V.S. Achuthanandan, the towering figure of Kerala’s Left politics and a revered people’s leader, passed away at the age of 102. A key architect of modern Kerala’s political landscape, his death marks the end of a generation — the last surviving founding leader of the Communist Party of India (Marxist). Achuthanandan breathed his last Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Former Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan remains in critical condition following a heart attack and is currently undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram. On Sunday, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan visited the hospital to inquire about his predecessor’s health. He also spoke with Achuthanandan’s family members and the team of doctors overseeing the Read More…
Veteran Communist leader and former Kerala Chief Minister V. S. Achuthanandan, aged 101, remains in critical condition at a private hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest on June 23. Currently on ventilator support and undergoing dialysis and advanced renal therapy, his condition is being closely monitored by a specialized medical team from Thiruvananthapuram Medical College. Read More…