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K. Balakrishnan, veteran editor of Express, passes away at 87
A prominent figure in Kerala’s media landscape, Balakrishnan played a key role in shaping the identity and influence of Express, a former Thrissur-based Malayalam daily, over several decades
Celebrations erupt in Kozhikode following naming of Chief Minister-designate
On the S.M. Street, the party workers distributed sweets to the public and organised demonstrations marking the announcement. The DCC organised a procession in the city congratulating V.D. Satheesan, the Chief Minister-designate
Thiruvananthapuram Mayor V.V. Rajesh inspects final preparations at modern slaughterhouse at Kunnukuzhy
He says that commissioning of the facility will help the Corporation take action against unauthorised slaughterhouses operating in the city
Man killed in elephant attack while sleeping in Palakkad
Chandran was sleeping under a tamarind tree in front of his house along with two others when the elephant charged at them around 4.30 a.m.
V.D. Satheesan calls on A.K. Antony, V.M. Sudheeran
A.K. Antony urges V.D. Satheesan be granted time to address Kerala’s deepening financial crisis. He emphasises that Satheesan faces a daunting challenge, recalling his own experience in 2001 when initial public support quickly waned amid tough governmental decisions.
CBSE Class XII results leave students in Kerala disheartened
Though the Thiruvananthapuram region of the CBSE topped in the results, school authorities and parents say many students have been left shocked after scoring less-than-expected marks
V.D. Satheesan’s journey from student politics to Chief Minister of Kerala: Timeline
V.D. Satheesan is set to become the State’s next Chief Minister
New factional battle lines emerge in Congress hours after nomination of Kerala CM
MLA-designate Ramesh Chennithala, also a contender for the CM post, left his home, sparking speculation that he may boycott the Congress Parliamentary Party meeting scheduled later in the day. NSS general secretary G. Sukumaran Nair slams Cong. for ‘capitulating’ to IUML demand and choosing Satheesan.
Two held with MDMA haul in Kannur
Excise dept. says they are key operatives in a narcotic distribution network operating in the district
IUML hails selection of Satheesan as CM, eyes key role in Kerala Cabinet
Party will finalise its Cabinet nominees only after the Congress Legislature Party meeting scheduled on Thursday. Speculation remains strong over Mr. Kunhalikutty’s inclusion in the Cabinet, with his name being widely discussed for the post of Deputy Chief Minister
NSS Chief Slams Congress Leadership; Warns Against Sidelining Seniority in CM Selection
In a move that has sent ripples through the political corridors of Kerala and Delhi, NSS General Secretary G
Internal Strife Hits Congress: Chennithala Reportedly Upset as CM Race Narrows Down
Despite the sweeping victory of the UDF in the Kerala Assembly elections, the path to government formation has hit a snag
Kerala’s Chief Minister-designate V.D. Satheesan holds out an olive branch to other contenders for the top post
He terms Chennithala, United Democratic Front’s (UDF) campaign committee chairperson, ‘his leader, close friend and beloved party compatriot.’ He also appeared to place on record Venugopal’s ‘immense contribution to the UDF’s historic win.’
V.D. Satheesan to transform himself from the fiery Opposition leader to Chief Minister
The past decades also saw the former KSU leader Satheesan growing in stature and political clout both within the organisation and outside
Congress workers in Kerala welcome party leadership’s decision: KPCC president Sunny Joseph
Congress Legislature Party will meet at 4 p.m. on May 14 in Thiruvananthapuram and formally nominate V.D. Satheesan to the Chief Minister’s post
V.D. Satheesan to be next Chief Minister of Kerala as Congress leadership ends suspense
It was not immediately evident how the Congress leadership had eventually resolved the dispute among Mr. Satheesan, Ramesh Chennithala and and K.C. Venugopal, the three senior leaders who were in the running for the Chief Minister’s post
Kerala CM announcement LIVE: AICC likely to announce the name today; Congress MLA-elects reach Indira Bhavan for meeting
This decision to announce the chief ministerial pick on May 14 came after an almost 40-minute meeting between Rahul Gandhi and Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge at the latter’s residence