Kerala Chief Minister

On Congress's Ram Temple Stand, Kerala Chief Minister's Scathing Response

Kerala News | Reported by Sneha Mary Koshy | Wednesday August 5, 2020

Responding to questions on pro-Ram Temple reactions from political parties, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, on Wednesday said, "The CPI(M) has already made it's stand clear. I don't need to repeat that. Our country has crossed 19 lakh cases for COVID 19. We should think about how to overcome this. There are people who have been pushed to po...

Former Principal Secretary Questioned In Kerala Gold Smuggling Case

Kerala News | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy | Thursday July 23, 2020

The former Principal Secretary of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, is being questioned by the National Investigation Agency in connection to the smuggling of 30 kg gold detected last month. The gold was being smuggled through diplomatic channel from Dubai to Thiruvananthapuram, in a baggage meant for a diplomat of the United Arab Emirates.

KEAM To Be Held On July 16

Education | Press Trust of India | Tuesday July 14, 2020

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday said that the engineering, medical entrance examinations in the state will be held on July 16, as per schedule.

''All Big Sharks In Gold Smuggling Should Be Caught'': Pinarayi Vijayan

Kerala News | ANI | Tuesday July 14, 2020

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday urged to wait for the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to investigate the gold smuggling case and not to have any preconception about the case.

KEAM 2020: Kerala CM Confirms KEAM Exam Dates, Test On July 16

Education | Written By Mridusmita Deka | Monday July 13, 2020

Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical, or KEAM, will be held on the decided date of July 16, confirms Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.

Heat On Chief Minister's Office In Kerala Gold Smuggling Case: 10 Points

India News | Reported By Sneha Mary Koshy, Edited By Swati Bhasin | Wednesday July 8, 2020

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's office has been drawn into a spiraling controversy over a massive gold haul by the customs on July 4. The UAE said it is investigating the gold smuggling case and "the culprits who sought to tarnish the reputation of the UAE mission in India will not be spared". Amid opposition allegations that the Chief Min...

Woman In Smuggling Case Has No Connection With CMO: Pinarayi Vijayan

Kerala News | ANI | Wednesday July 8, 2020

Denying all allegations raised by the Congress and the BJP over the alleged links of Kerala Chief Minister's Office(CMO) to a gold smuggling case, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that "the controversial woman in gold smuggling case has no connection with CMO or IT department".

In Kerala Gold Smuggling Case, Opposition Targets Chief Minister's Office

Kerala News | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy | Tuesday July 7, 2020

A senior IAS officer has been been removed from Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's office hours after the opposition parties in the state targeted Mr Vijayan, alleging that his office attempted to shield an employee in a gold smuggling case reported last week.

No Change In Kerala Entrance Date: Chief Minister

Education | Edited by Shihabudeen Kunju S | Tuesday July 7, 2020

There will be no change in the KEAM 2020 or Kerala entrance examinations’ schedule, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said today.

Not In Favour Of Withdrawing Italian Marines Case From Top Court: Pinarayi Vijayan

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday July 4, 2020

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday said it was unfortunate that the trial of the Italian marines, accused of killing two fishermen off the Kerala coast in 2012, was not taking place in India and said the state was not in favour of withdrawing the case from the Supreme Court.

Postpone State University Exams: Shashi Tharoor To Kerala Chief Minister

Kerala News | Press Trust of India | Thursday June 25, 2020

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has again urged Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to postpone state university examinations citing the health hazard posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and related issues that have arisen due to the crisis.

Pre-Flight COVID Test, PPE Kits In Kerala's New Guidelines For Expats

Kerala News | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy | Wednesday June 24, 2020

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan today announced a fresh set of mandatory rules for expats wanting to return to the state from other countries.

Free Food Kits For Schools Students Registered Under Mid-Day Meal Scheme: Kerala CM

Education | Edited by None | Wednesday June 24, 2020

COVID-19 and Food Security: The grocery kits to schools students by Kerala Government would contain rice and nine other items including lentils, sugar, curry powder and salt. Rs 81.37 crore has been approved for this purpose.

Kerala Chief Minister Requests Centre To Resume Flight Services To Dubai

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday June 23, 2020

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday urged the Centre to resume flight services to Dubai after the gulf nation allowed its residents stuck abroad due to COVID-19 induced lockdown, to return to the emirate from June 22.

Pinarayi Vijayan Slams Congress For Leader Calling Minister "COVID Rani"

Kerala News | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy, Edited by Stela Dey | Sunday June 21, 2020

In a scathing attack against the Congress in the state, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan questioned if the motive of the protests or insults by office bearers of the party in the state was "witch-hunting". His remarks come after the state Congress chief Mullappally Ramachandran mocked Kerala Health Minister KK Shailaja, calling her "COVID Ran...