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LDF govt. winds up Navakerala Sadas reiterating Centre’s ‘fund squeeze’

The 36-day-long Navakerala Sadas, the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government’s mass outreach programme which traversed the entire stretch of the State, concluded in Vattiyurkavu

The Hindu · Dec 23, 2023

Youth Congress, DYFI activists clash in Kollam

While multiple black flag demonstrations were staged at Kollam on the second day of Navakerala Sadas, the protest at Chinnakada turned violent after the members of Democratic Youth Federation of India and Youth Congress clashed.

The Hindu · Dec 19, 2023

Kerala High Court quashes permission for holding Navakerala Sadas on temple ground

A Division Bench of the Kerala High Court on Friday set aside the order of the Travancore Devaswom Board granting permission for the government to use the premises of the Chakkuvally Sree Parabrahma temple in Kollam

The Hindu · Dec 15, 2023

Kerala Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan alleges ‘unholy nexus’ between CPI(M) and BJP

kerala opposition Leader v.d. Satheesan alleges ED turning blind eye to CMRL pay-off case due to "unholy nexus" between CPI(M) and BJP. He claims peaceful protests banned, workers threatened to attend Navakerala Sadas, police failed to clear mystery behind abduction of girl in Kollam. UDF MLAs to raise opinions in…

The Hindu · Dec 8, 2023

Delay in Governor’s nod for Ordinance to strengthen LSGs creating serious crisis, says Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan

kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan alleges Governor's obduracy creating crisis in Kerala over LSG Ordinance. Suggested timely amendments to Panchayat & Municipality Acts to strengthen LSGs. Central grant of ₹500 crore pending. Opposition silent on delay. Navakerala Sadas a joint official programme. 61,204 petitions received in 3-day Sadas in Palakkad.CM…

The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023

Arrangements in place for Navakerala Sadas in Idukki

Elaborate arrangements have been made in Thodupuzha, Devikulam, Idukki, Peermade, and Udumbanchola, where the programme will be held.

The Hindu · Dec 2, 2023

People savouring governance, says Pinarayi

LDF govt's Navakerala Sadas in Palakkad district began w/ breakfast meeting. CM Pinarayi Vijayan said govt to consider setting up art centre. He said higher edu institutions to be converted to centres of excellence. Prices of commodities lowest in Kerala. CM said people's turnout a message to go ahead w/…

The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023

HC stays govt. order asking local bodies to use money from their own fund for Navakerala Sadas events

Kerala HC stays govt order granting permission to secretaries of local self-govt institutions to expend money from their own funds for Navakerala Sadas. Judge observes statute does not vest govt with power to direct secretaries to make contributions for a programme of govt's choice. AG argues order only gave permission…

The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023

Pinarayi elated over ‘unexpected, warm response’ to Navakerala Sadas in Malappuram

LDF govt's Navakerala Sadas in Malappuram concluded with 70,000 memorandums received from 16 constituencies. CM Pinarayi Vijayan said people's response was unexpected & warm. Land deeds to be distributed to 568 families in Nilambur before Jan 31. Opp. afraid of Centre's negative attitude.

The Hindu · Nov 30, 2023

KCBC office-bearer slams Navakerala Sadas

Kerala Catholic Bishops Council office-bearer Father Abraham Irimbinikal criticizes Navakerala Sadas, calling it a "moving human exhibition". He expresses concern over delays in payment of social welfare pensions and paddy procurement, and the KSRTC-private bus owner standoff. He notes youth's eagerness to migrate due to lack of opportunities in Kerala.

The Hindu · Nov 22, 2023