The Latest Breaking News from Pinarayi Vijayan

Nine killed as jeep falls into gorge in Wayanad

Nine persons killed, five injured in jeep accident in Wayanad. Driver lost control of vehicle while negotiating a sharp bend near the gorge. CM Vijayan and MP Gandhi express grief, urge swift response.

The Hindu · Aug 25, 2023

CPI(M) sees Congress, BJP, ED nexus in anti-government slander campaign

Congress turned to the BJP after its sympathy kinship politics failed in Puthupally: Govindan

The Hindu · Aug 25, 2023

Pinarayi accuses Congress of playing into Sangh Parivar hands

CM Vijayan accused UDF of playing into hands of Sangh Parivar & failing to take a firm stance against communalism. He also noted the key achievements of LDF govt in Puthuppally & reviewed progress of LDF's election campaign. Congress accused him of shying away from questions & corruption.

The Hindu · Aug 24, 2023

Navakerala fellowships presented

CM Pinarayi Vijayan laments inadequate R&D support in India. State allocates ₹3,500 cr for R&D, to promote knowledge creation. 68 researchers chosen for 2nd batch of Navakerala Post Doctoral Fellowships, receiving ₹50-1 lakh/month, ₹2 lakh/year contingency support. Highest amount provided for post doctoral fellowship in India.

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023

Kerala to hold grand Onam Week celebrations from August 27

Kerala to host Onam Week celebrations from Aug 27-Sept 2. CM Pinarayi Vijayan to inaugurate at Nishagandhi open air auditorium. Noted danseuse Mallika Sarabhai & actor Fahadh Faasil as chief guests. Gov. Arif Mohammed Khan to flag off Onam procession at Manaveeyam Veedhi. Theme 'Onam Symphony of Harmony' to showcase…

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023

CPI(M) counters Cong. move to vilify CM, family

CPI(M) defends CM Vijayan against Congress' corruption charges; CM's tour of Puthuppally to focus on development. CPI(M) Central secretariat member A.K. Balan challenged Congress leader Mathew Kuzhalnadan to quit politics if the party proved that Mr. Vijayan's daughter had not paid IGST compensation. Leader of Opposition V. D.Satheesan and senior…

The Hindu · Aug 20, 2023

A restrained race turns combative in Puthupally

Congress and CPI(M) battle in Puthuppally byelection has descended into personal attacks. Congress leader Kuzhalnadan accused CM Vijayan's daughter of evading IGST and demanded Vigilance inquiry against CM for ₹36-crore loss. CPI(M) pushed back with All India Lawyer's Union seeking Kuzhalnadan's debarment. Politics of payback to continue till 2024 LS…

The Hindu · Aug 19, 2023

Smart meter project not abandoned: Minister

A three-month time-frame was sought for the implementation of the project, and a policy decision would be reached at after holding discussions with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on August 25.

The Hindu · Aug 19, 2023

Kerala CM accuses Centre of failing to rein in prices

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan accused Centre of neglecting price rise, claiming Kerala had lowest inflation due to State's market intervention. He praised Supplyco for its people-friendly approach, and Ministers launched sale of goods & rebranded Sabari products.

The Hindu · Aug 18, 2023

IGNOU students allege callous evaluation

Students from PALAKKADA group registered with IGNOU allege callousness in evaluation of their TEE answer scripts, resulting in many receiving zero marks. They seek CM Pinarayi Vijayan's intervention to rectify the situation.

The Hindu · Aug 18, 2023