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Criticism against Kerala Police unfair, unwarranted, says Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan

kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan defends Kerala Police in Kollam kidnapping case, cites several cases as examples of excellence. Warns unwarranted criticism would demoralise force. Handed driver's licence to armless woman Jilumol from Idukki. CM blames Governor for Kannur University VC setback, says Gov must work in tandem with govt…

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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/…

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SC verdict a setback to Chancellor, not Kerala Govt., says Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan

Kerala chief minister pinarayi Vijayan accuses Governor arif mohammmed Khan of "dancing to the tune of some external forces" after supreme court rescinds reappointment of Gopinath Ravindran as Kannur University VC. Criticises Khan for presenting facts in a flawed manner and trying to pass the buck to the Govt. Accuses…

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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.

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Centre trying to snatch Kerala’s gains in health sector: Pinarayi

CM Vijayan accuses Centre of trying to steal credit for Kerala's health sector gains. He says Centre wants to rebrand State's PHCs as 'Ayushman Arogya Mandir'. Kerala has one PHC sub-centre for 1,919 people, one PHC for 12,844 people, one CHC for 47,155 people. State spends ₹10,000 cr annually on…

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CM consoles NCC cadet who accidentally hit him in the eye

8th std. student Jinto, an NCC cadet, accidentally hit CM Pinarayi Vijayan in the eye during Navakerala Sadas. This caused redness and swelling, prompting Mr. Vijayan to consult an ophthalmologist. Jinto was relieved when he got a consoling call from the CM's Office. Mr. Vijayan consoled him, gifted him a…

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SC verdict quashing Kannur Vice Chancellor’s reappointment puts government on backfoot

SC rescinds Gopinath Ravindran's reappointment as Kannur Univ. VC, prompting Governor to question CM, AG's offices. Opposition demands resignations of CM, Higher Education Minister. Govt. to abide by SC order, Ravindran steps down. LDF convener alleges Khan flip-flopped in SC to appease Sangh Parivar. SC's verdict deals blow to govt's…

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SC order quashing Kannur University Vice Chancellor’s reappointment comes as a stinging setback for Kerala govt.

Supreme court slams Kerala government for “unwarranted interference” in Kannur university vice chancellor reappointment; Governor, Opposition accuse chief minister pinarayi vijayan of “pressuring” arif mohammad Khan to reappoint Gopinath Ravindran; Congress hails verdict as “moral victory”; R Bindu says government will abide by SC order.

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State’s stringent stand against communalism angers Centre, says CM

CM Vijayan says Kerala facing discrimination from Centre due to its stand against communalism. Ministers urge people to support State's development. Navakerala Sadas in Malappuram district discussed future projects. Cabinet covered 12 constituencies in 3 days.

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Kerala Chief Minister flays Governor for referring seven Bills for Presidential consideration

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan criticizes Governor Arif Mohammed Khan for referring seven pending Bills to President for consideration, raising doubts about his respect for Supreme Court. SC was to consider Kerala's plea against Governor for inordinately holding eight Bills. Khan approved Public Health Bill considering its social impact &…

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Unite against Centre’s neglect of State: CM

CM Pinarayi Vijayan urges people to unite against Centre's neglect of Kerala. He raised Centre-State financial support as key issue at Navakerala Sadas held in 8 constituencies of Malappuram. People gave top priority to govt's Sadas, 14,775 applications received on 1st day. Sadas concluded at Kottakkal with performances of Kolkali,…

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Kodikunnil Suresh, MP, begins hunger strike

Kodikunnil Suresh, MP, launched a three-day hunger strike in Kuttanad to draw attention to paddy farmers' issues. He urged the govt. to pay farmers directly, provide aid to families of two farmers who committed suicide, increase handling charges, and end exploitation of agents. Protest ends Nov. 30.

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Large gatherings witness Navakerala Sadas at Ponnani, Thavanur, Tanur, Tirur

The Malappuram leg of the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government’s Navakerala Sadas led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan began at Tirur with a breakfast meeting with an invited group of people from Tirur, Tanur, Ponnani and Thavanur constituencies on Monday.

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Congress spotlights video of KSU black flag protester in a police stranglehold to assail government

Congress spotlighted police stranglehold on protester Joel as evidence of CM's "obsessive throttling of dissent" to insulate Cabinet's "elitist and extravagant public outreach sham" from protests. Satheesan termed it a "George Floyd moment" of police "highhandedness". CPI(M) accused Congress of "callously cajoling impressionable youth" to impede Cabinet's progress. IUML's assurance…

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Do not punish us for our social advancements, Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan tells Centre

kerala chief minister pinarayi Vijayan urges Union government not to punish Kerala for its social advancements, citing Centre's bias. He also calls for more precautionary measures to prevent crowd tragedies and urges people to follow safety guidelines. He also mentions the Health department is monitoring the situation in the wake…

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All eyes on Nava Kerala Sadas

The LDF’s outreach programme, Nava Kerala Sadas, becomes the cause of UDF criticism and censure

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Pinarayi alleges unholy alliance between Congress and BJP

CM Pinarayi Vijayan alleges UDF MPs from Kerala have an "unholy alliance" with Congress & BJP, preventing them from raising issues of Centre's neglect of State's problems. He claims Centre owes State ₹57,000 crore. At Navakerala Sadas, CM said UDF MPs agreed to sign memorandum to FM, but backed out.…

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Kerala mulls making standard operating procedure mandatory for closed-door events

Kerala is exploring the possibility of expanding the SOP for religious festivals to closed-door events. CM Pinarayi Vijayan has asked KSDMA to submit a report within a week. The SOP will specify roles and responsibilities of organisers and guidelines to be followed. It will also include aspects of event safety,…

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Union Finance Minister’s claims on fund allocation false, says Pinarayi

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday accused Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman of making false claims about the Union government’s financial assistance to the State government to cover up the Centre’s flaws and its attempts to scuttle various development projects in Kerala.

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Chief Minister allays apprehensions over quota cut

CM Pinarayi Vijayan clarifies no community will lose reservation rights. Kerala has unique distinction of implementing quota not based on caste. Govt not inclined to tamper with current method of reservation. Breakfast meeting organised to address queries raised by Muslim leaders.

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Revision of safety guidelines on hosting mass events under consideration: Chief Minister

Kozhikode CM Pinarayi Vijayan expresses grief over death of four in Cusat stampede, says govt will revise existing rules to avoid similar incidents. He offered condolences to victims' families & assured swift response, appropriate follow-up measures. CM & team paid last respects to Sarah Thomas, one of the four killed.…

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Centre torturing Kerala for not subscribing to RSS agenda, says CM

CM Pinarayi Vijayan criticises NDA govt. for financially strangling LDF govt. in Kerala due to its refusal to subscribe to RSS agenda. He cites denial of permission for AIIMS in Kozhikode as example of anti-Kerala attitude of NDA. CM claims alternative policies of LDF govt. are reason for Centre's attitude.…

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Attack on Congress leader: UDF takes out march to District Police Chief’s office

UDF, RMPI workers march to Kozhikode Rural Police Chief's office to protest police inaction on DYFI attack on Congress leader. MP K. Muraleedharan accuses CM Pinarayi Vijayan of misinterpreting assaults as life-saving interventions. Leaders from UDF, RMPI, Congress address march.

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10 taken into custody for protesting against Navakerala Sadas

10 persons, including IYC & KSU workers, detained for protesting CM Pinarayi Vijayan's Navakerala Sadas in Kozhikode. 6 detained from Eranhipalam, 4 from Koyilandy. Police deployment strengthened on routes to selected venues.

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Kerala govt. to fast-track steps to launch private universities in State

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said that steps will be fast-tracked to set up private universities in the State

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