The Latest Breaking News from Pinarayi Vijayan

CPI(M) stoutly defends CM against accusations of corruption in AI camera contracts

CPI(M) State secretary M.V. Govindan said Congress, BJP, and the right-wing media had conspired to rob the LDF government’s second anniversary of its sheen by laying down a smokescreen of slanderous lies against the administration.

The Hindu · May 7, 2023

State government to find global markets for value-added agri products: Pinarayi Vijayan

The State government will give importance to finding global markets for value-added agricultural products from Kerala, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said.

The Hindu · May 6, 2023

A. Nabeesa Ummal, former MLA and Professor, passes away at 91

Highly respected by her students, Prof. Nabeesa Ummal was the first scholar of Malayalam after A.R. Rajaraja Varma to head her department and become Principal of University College, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said in a condolence message.

The Hindu · May 6, 2023

State seeks stop for Vande Bharat Express at Tirur, Thiruvalla

In a letter to Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan invited the attention of the Union Minister to the ‘justifiable demand’ of rail commuters in Kerala for allotting stops at Tirur and Thiruvalla, which are important railway stations in the State.

The Hindu · May 3, 2023

Plachimada protesters warn against govt. taking over Coke land

The protesters allege the company took the decision to give the properties to the government reportedly in a meeting with Power Minister K. Krishnankutty, who represents Chittur in the Assembly

The Hindu · May 3, 2023

Three-phased campaign to make Kerala waste-free

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday announced a three-phase ‘Malinyamuktham Nava Keralam’ campaign with a view to finding a lasting solution to waste management issues in the State by March 2024.

The Hindu · May 3, 2023

UDF dares CM to deny ‘AI camera corruption’ accusations

Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan on Wednesday dared Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to deny the accusation that a close relative benefited hugely from the alleged corruption in the Keltron-sponsored automated traffic offence detection system installed across the State at an “exaggerated” cost of ₹232 crore.

The Hindu · May 3, 2023

Rallies, public meetings mark May Day celebrations in Kerala

Trade unions organised rallies and public events across the State to mark Labour Day on Monday, stressing the need to maintain constant vigil to protect workers’ rights.

The Hindu · May 2, 2023

Chief Minister calls for coordinated approach to tackle climate change

Mr. Vijayan said Kerala’s disaster mitigation strategy was focussed on protecting the land and the environment.

The Hindu · May 2, 2023

AI camera installation: CM running away from graft allegations, says Satheesan

Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan has accused Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of running away from the corruption allegations raised by him and Ramesh Chennithala, MLA, related to the installation of artificial intelligence (AI) cameras for the Safe Kerala project of the government.

The Hindu · May 2, 2023