Ramesh Chennithala

Kerala Assembly Adjourned After Protest Over Businessman's Suicide

Kerala News | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy | Monday June 24, 2019

Days after a businessman in his late 40s killed himself in Kerala's Kannur district, the state assembly was adjourned today after the Opposition raised slogans and rushed to the well of house, hitting out at the ruling Left over the suicide.

119 Charged For Alleged Social Media Abuse Against Me: Pinarayi Vijayan

Kerala News | ANI | Thursday June 20, 2019

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday told the state assembly that 119 people have been charged for alleged social media abuse against him since his government assumed charge.

"Won't Say A Word" Against Left, Says Rahul Gandhi Criticised For Wayanad Seat: Highlights

India News | Edited by Arun Nair | Thursday April 4, 2019

Congress President Rahul Gandhi has filed nomination to contest the national election from Kerala's Wayanad, which is his second seat in addition to Amethi in Uttar Pradesh.

Rahul Gandhi To File Nomination From Kerala's Wayanad Tomorrow

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday April 3, 2019

Congress president Rahul Gandhi, who is contesting from Wayanad Lok Sabha seat in Kerala in addition to his traditional stronghold of Amethi in Uttar Pradesh, will file his nomination by 11 am on Thursday, senior party leader Ramesh Chennithala said.

Pinarayi Vijayan To Meet Fate Like PM Did In Polls: Kerala Congress

Kerala News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday December 12, 2018

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will meet his fate the way Prime Minister Narendra Modi did in the just-concluded assembly elections, suffering at the hands of the Congress in three states, Ramesh Chennithala said on Wednesday.

Kannur International Airport Now Open, First Flight Goes To Abu Dhabi

Kerala News | Reported by Sneha Mary Koshy, Edited by Anuj Pant | Sunday December 9, 2018

Union Minister Suresh Prabhu and Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the international airport in Kerala's Kannur today. The first flight from the airport, an Air India Express flight with 180 passengers to Abu Dhabi, was flagged off by the chief guests.

"Amit Shah Is Your Leader": Pinarayi Vijayan Spars With Congress Veteran

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday December 3, 2018

A war of words between Pinarayi Vijayan and Leader of Opposition Ramesh Chennithala escalated on Monday when the Kerala Chief Minister told the latter that the Congress' state unit was following the diktats of BJP's national chief Amit Shah, and not party President Rahul Gandhi anymore.

Sabarimala Issue Disrupts Kerala Assembly For Third Consecutive Day

Kerala News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday November 30, 2018

For the third consecutive day the Congress-led opposition disrupted the Kerala Assembly over the Sabarimala issue forcing the Speaker to adjourn the House within 20 minutes after it met today. As soon as Speaker P. took his seat, Leader of Opposition Ramesh Chennithala demanded that either the Chair should suspend the question hour or allow an adjo...

Pinarayi Vijayan Meets Governor, Pledges To Better Sabarimala Amenities

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday November 22, 2018

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday met Governor P. Sathasivam and pledged to improve amenities for the pilgrims visiting the Sabarimala temple, as the two-month season to pay obeisance to Lord Ayyappa peaks

"Why Impose Restrictions?": Court Slams Kerala Government On Sabarimala

India News | Reported by Sneha Mary Koshy, Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Wednesday November 21, 2018

The Kerala High Court today asked the state government to explain why it had imposed restrictions on the Sabarimala shrine and its surrounding areas, and directed the Pathanamthitta district magistrate to produce documents detailing the reasons that prompted such an action.

On Sabarimala Row, Kerala Opposition Leader Asks If State Under "Rule Of Hitler"

Kerala News | Press Trust of India | Monday November 19, 2018

Leader of Opposition in the Kerala Assembly Ramesh Chennithala Monday attacked Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan over the police action against Lord Ayyappa devotees at Sabarimala Sannidhanam and asked if Kerala was under the rule of Hitler.

Restrictions Announced As Kerala Braces For Sabarimala's Monday Reopening

India News | Reported by Sneha Mary Koshy, Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Saturday November 3, 2018

With the Sabarimala temple in Kerala set to reopen on November 5, the Pathanamthitta district administration has announced a temporary ban on large gatherings at the pilgrimage site and its surrounding areas from Saturday evening. District Collector PB Nooh said restrictions under Section 144 of the CrPC, prohibiting four or more people from gather...

Pinarayi Vijayan Is Showing His Anger Towards Sabarimala Priest: Congress

Kerala News | Wednesday October 24, 2018

The Congress-led opposition UDF today hit out at Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for criticising the head priest of Lord Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala, saying it was an "onslaught" on devotees across the world. The 'tantri' (the head priest) is the final authority in deciding the rituals and traditions of the Lord Ayyappa temple and any remar...

Licences For Breweries, Distilleries Cancelled: Pinarayi Vijayan

Kerala News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday October 8, 2018

An hour after the Congress-led opposition on Monday announced a state-wide protest seeking Kerala Excise Minister TP Ramakrishnan's resignation over the sanctions given to liquor businesses, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the licenses have been cancelled.

Verify Reports Against Firm Before Using Free Services: Kerala Congress

Kerala News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday September 3, 2018

The Congress party in Kerala on Monday expressed strong reservation about selecting the international professional service company KPMG as consultant partner for rebuilding Kerala in the wake of flood disaster in the state.