Pinarayi Vijayan

Pinarayi Vijayan Seeks PM's Intervention Over Karnataka Border Closure

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday February 23, 2021

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday requested the urgent intervention of the Centre on the new COVID-19 restrictions imposed by the Karnataka government on the entry of people from the state.

Top Court Adjourns CBI Plea Against Pinarayi Vijayan In Corruption Case

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday February 23, 2021

The Supreme Court Tuesday adjourned the hearing on the CBI's plea against the discharge of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and two others in a corruption case related to awarding of a contract to Canadian firm SNC-Lavalin when he was the power minister.

Kerala Cancels Controversial Contract With US Firm On Deep Sea Trawlers

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday February 22, 2021

The Kerala government on Monday decided to cancel the controversial MoU signed between US-based EMCC International and the Kerala Shipping and Inland Navigation Corporation, against which the opposition has levelled serious charges, drawing a strong reaction from EMCC.

Pinarayi Vijayan Rejects Allegations On Deep Sea Fishing Contract With US Firm

Kerala News | Press Trust of India | Sunday February 21, 2021

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday dismissed the opposition charge that the government has entered into an agreement for deep sea fishing contract with a US-based firm, saying no foreign company will be allowed to engage in deep sea trawling in the state waters.

Kerala Job Seekers' Protest Is Latest Flashpoint Between Left, Opposition

Kerala News | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy | Thursday February 18, 2021

Reshma Nadh, 31, has been leaving her three-year-old-son and travelling to Kerala capital Thiruvananthapuram every day at the crack of dawn, from the neighbouring district Kollam, to be part of a protest by the state's Public Service Commission exam rank holders outside the state government secretariat. Ms Nadh scored the 392nd rank in the 2018 exa...

First Phase Of Kerala Fibre Optic Network Launched By Pinarayi Vijayan

South | Press Trust of India | Monday February 15, 2021

The first phase of the Kerala Fibre Optic Network (K-FON) project, aimed at providing free internet connections to families living Below Poverty Line in the state, was launched on Monday by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.

Kerala Chief Minister Launches First Phase Of 520 Km-Long Waterway

Kerala News | Press Trust of India | Monday February 15, 2021

Marking a new chapter in Kerala's transport and tourism sector, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday launched the first phase of a 520-km-long national waterway.

PM Modi, Kerala Chief Minister Share Namastes At Event Before Elections

India News | Reported by Sneha Mary Koshy, Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Sunday February 14, 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday unveiled projects of around Rs 6,000 crore in Kerala including a petrochemical complex and ferries for inland waterways at Willingdon Islands, asserting that these projects will energise India's growth trajectory and tourism.

Won't Implement CAA, Says Kerala Chief Minister After Amit Shah's Pledge

Kerala News | Reported by Sneha Mary Koshy, Edited by Divyanshu Dutta Roy | Sunday February 14, 2021

Kerala will not implement the centre's controversial citizenship law, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Saturday, reiterating an earlier stand after a new announcement by Union Home Minister Amit Shah that the act will be enforced once the coronavirus vaccination drive ends.

Kerala Chief Minister Announces Economic Package Worth Rs 7,000 Crore For Wayanad

Kerala News | ANI | Friday February 12, 2021

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday announced a five-year economic package of Rs 7,000 crore for the development of Wayanad district which focused to double the income of coffee farmers.

Kerala Rolls Out Tourism Projects Worth Rs 60 Crore

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday February 10, 2021

Eyeing the post-pandemic upsurge in tourism activities, Kerala has rolled out a string of new projects at a cost of Rs 60 crore, giving greater visibility to 25 spots, many of them in rural and semi-urban areas along the length and breadth of the state.

Not Offended By K Sudhakaran's Remarks, Says Kerala Chief Minister

Kerala News | Press Trust of India | Saturday February 6, 2021

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday said he was not offended by senior Congress leader K Sudhakaran's remarks against him and he was proud to be the son of a hardworking man who was a toddy tapper.

Congress-Led UDF Using Sabarimala As Part Of Election Propaganda: Kerala Chief Minister

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday February 5, 2021

Hitting out at the Congress-led United Democratic Front, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday said it has been recently raking up the Sabarimala issue, which is under the consideration of the Supreme Court, because of the coming Assembly elections.

"1 Lakh Per Day": Kerala To Increase Testing Amid Coronavirus Surge

Kerala News | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy | Thursday January 28, 2021

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has announced several measures to stem the growth of coronavirus cases in the state, which has been recording the highest number of Covid cases in the country. The leader said testing in the state will be increased to 1 lakh per day.

Ask Centre To Include Kerala's Demands In Budget: Pinarayi Vijayan To MPs

Kerala News | PTI | Saturday January 23, 2021

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday urged MPs from the state to put pressure on the Centre to include the state's various demands in the central budget.