Kerala Government

No Celebrations As Pinarayi Vijayan Sails Into Fifth Year In Office

Kerala News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 26, 2020

Without any celebrations, the Pinarayi Vijayan-led LDF government in Kerala sailed into its fifth year in office, resolving to steer through the COVID-19 crisis and assuring that development would not be affected.

All Back-Up Data Shared By Kerala Government Deleted,US-Based Firm Tells High Court

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday May 24, 2020

The US-based IT firm Sprinklr, which was engaged by the Kerala government to analyse the data related to COVID-19 patients in the state, has informed the High Court that it has deleted all back-up data shared with it by the state government.

Remaining Kerala SSLC, Plus Two Exams From May 26: Chief Minister

Education | Saturday May 23, 2020

Kerala government will conduct the remaining Class 10 (SSLC) and Class 12 (Plus Two) examinations as per the schedule announced before, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said.

Kerala SSLC, Plus Two Exams To Be Held In May

Education | Saturday May 23, 2020

Kerala government will hold the remaining Class 10 (SSLC) and Class 12 (Plus Two) examinations from May last week.

SSLC, Plus Two Centre Change Window Opened, Apply Till May 21

Education | Thursday May 21, 2020

Kerala government has opened a facility for students who want to change their SSLC and Higher Secondary (Plus Two) examination centres in view of the hardships they are facing due to the COVID-19 situation.

Kerala Lays Down Specific Plans To Tackle Monsoon Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Kerala News | Press Trust of India | Friday May 15, 2020

With the experience of having battled floods in the last two years, the Kerala government has laid out specific plans, keeping the COVID-19 situation in mind, to tackle the expected heavy rains of the coming South West Monsoon, likely to hit the state on June 5.

Kerala Hikes Liquor Prices By 10-35% To Overcome Problems Posed By COVID-19

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 13, 2020

Tipplers in Kerala will have to shell out more for their daily booze with the Kerala government, which is facing a severe financial crisis due to the COVID-19 induced lockdown, deciding to raise the price of liquor by 10-35per cent, to bring in extra revenue to its coffers.

Kerala Plans To Start Online Classes For School Students 

Education | Press Trust of India | Wednesday May 13, 2020

The Kerala government is considering a proposal to start online classes for school students from June 1 in view of the ongoing lockdown, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Tuesday.

Complete Lockdown In Kerala Today, Only Essential Services Allowed

Kerala News | Reported by Sneha Mary Koshy, Edited by Debanish Achom | Sunday May 10, 2020

Kerala will go into complete lockdown on Sunday, the state government said on Saturday. Nothing will be allowed to open except essential services, it said. "With a view to prevent the spread of COVID-19, improve the quality of life, reduce the carbon emissions, protect the environment and greenery of the state Sundays will be observed as total shut...

Coronavirus: High Court Stays Kerala Government's Order For Salary Cuts

Kerala News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 28, 2020

The Kerala High Court today stayed for two months the operationalisation of the state government order to deduct the salary of government employees for fighting the COVID-19 pandemic in the state.

Coronavirus - Kerala Must Take Consent Before Sharing COVID-19 Data With US Firm: Court

Kerala News | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy | Friday April 24, 2020

The Kerala government must take steps to protect the privacy of people and seek their consent before sharing COVID-19 data with an American company, the state's High Court ruled on Friday, as it heard a case challenging the contract that has drawn fierce criticism from the opposition.

After Centre's Objections, Kerala Government Decides To Modify Lockdown Relaxations

Kerala News | Press Trust of India | Monday April 20, 2020

With the Centre taking strong objection to certain relaxations by it in the COVID-19 lockdown guidelines, the Kerala state government on Monday decided not to allow plying of buses in cities, opening of restaurants and pillion riding on two-wheelers, official sources said.

Kerala Government To Implement Odd-Even Scheme From Today In Non-Hotspots

Edited By Charanpreet Singh | Sunday April 19, 2020

The Kerala state government is all set to implement an odd-even scheme for vehicles from today. This step will be taken in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Pinarayi Vijayan government to reopen the state from Monday. The state will be divided into four zones - Red, Orange A, Orange B and Green. Private vehicles will be allowed in the od...

Kerala To Release Fellowship Arrears Of Research Scholars

Education | Shihab KS | Friday April 10, 2020

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, in his his daily briefing on Wednesday, also said the government is contemplating about making paper evaluation of exams online.

Karnataka Blocking Border Violates Fundamental Rights: Kerala To Top Court

Kerala News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 7, 2020

The Kerala government told the Supreme Court Monday that Karnataka's blocking National Highways and border roads due to coronavirus, preventing people's access to medical treatment and movement of essential goods, is violative of fundamental rights of the Citizens.