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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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
Two held with MDMA haul in Kannur
Excise dept. says they are key operatives in a narcotic distribution network operating in the district
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
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
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.’
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
Congress MLA-elects make a beeline for Indira Bhavan as AICC inches closer to announcing its Chief Minister pick for Kerala
Congress workers trickled into party offices in the State, as their eagerness to know the party high command’s choice for the top post appeared to reach a feverish pitch
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
24x7 control rooms for disaster management to be set up in Ernakulam
The centres will be set up as part of the district’s monsoon preparedness measures to handle rain-related incidents. The monsoon is expected to reach the Kerala coast early this year, by May 24
Prolonged power outage plunges Thripunithura and nearby areas into darkness
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TDB signs pact with KITSFRA for complete digitisation of temples, offices
Temple administration, file movement in offices, financial transactions in temples and offices, services for devotees and various online facilities connected to the Sabarimala temple will be brought under a digital platform