The general discussion on the state budget presented by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan will begin in the Legislative Assembly today. The Opposition is expected to raise issues related to the government’s private investment policy and the tax concessions announced for low-alcohol beverages. The Opposition is also likely to move an adjournment motion in the Assembly, Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan, who also holds the Finance portfolio, presented the revised Budget for 2026–27 in the State Assembly on Friday, outlining a vision to build a “New Kerala” through inclusive growth and sustainable infrastructure development. Highlighting the challenges facing the state, the Chief Minister said the government is dealing with Read More…
Thrissur: The BJP Thrissur City District Committee organized a protest march to the KSRTC bus stand in Thrissur, demanding the implementation of free travel for women across all KSRTC buses in Kerala. The march was inaugurated by BJP State Vice President K.K. Anil Kumar, who accused the UDF government of failing to fulfill its election Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: BJP leader V. Muraleedharan on Sunday defended the RSS, stating that it is not a banned organisation, and questioned Chief Minister V.D Satheeshan over his criticism of vice-chancellors who attended RSS events. He asked under which university rules their participation could be considered a violation and challenged the government to take legal action if Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government’s Priyadarshini Guarantee scheme offering free travel for women in KSRTC ordinary buses comes into effect from today. The programme will be inaugurated at 8.30 am at the Pappanamcode depot by Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan. The inaugural service will be driven by Sheela, KSRTC’s first woman driver from the Perumbavoor depot, Read More…
The Guruvayur Devaswom Board has dismissed allegations of ritual violation during the recent visit of Kerala Chief Minister to the Guruvayur Temple, clarifying that all procedures were followed in accordance with temple rules. Devaswom Board Chairman A V Gopinath said there was no breach of temple customs or traditions during the visit. He explained that Read More…
V D Satheesan has assured that the state government will seriously consider and address issues faced by senior journalists, including pension revision. During a meeting with a delegation of the Senior Journalists Union Kerala (SJUK) on Monday afternoon, the chief minister said the memorandum submitted by the organisation would be examined in detail and a Read More…
V D Satheesan visited Guruvayur Temple on Sunday and offered prayers to Lord Guruvayurappan. The chief minister arrived at the temple around 7 am and was received by Devaswom Chairman A.V. Gopinath and Administrator O.B. Arunkumar. The Devaswom chairman welcomed him with a ceremonial shawl. VD Satheesan, who visited the temple for the first time Read More…
The portfolio allocation in the cabinet headed by Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan has been finalised for the 16th Kerala Legislative Assembly. Satheesan will handle key departments including General Administration, Finance, Law and Ports. Senior leader Ramesh Chennithala has been given the Home and Vigilance portfolios. The distribution of other major departments is as follows: Read More…
Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan on Monday said the new Kerala government has begun implementing two of the five major promises made by the Congress-led alliance ahead of the Assembly elections. Addressing the media, Satheesan announced that the “Indira Guarantee” scheme, which provides free travel for women in Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) buses, Read More…