The Congress party in Thiruvananthapuram has accused the chief minister of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, of being influenced by the RSS within the Left Democratic Front (LDF) coalition. They claim that Vijayan is protecting a senior police officer, despite demands for action from LDF allies, out of fear of upsetting the RSS. Opposition leader VD Satheesan…
The Save University Campaign Committee has raised concerns about SFI state secretary P M Arsho allegedly violating eligibility rules to get admission to post-graduation at Maharaja’s College in Ernakulam. Arsho reportedly had low attendance and failed to pass the sixth semester, yet was still promoted to the seventh semester. The committee is petitioning the chancellor…
The finance minister of Kerala, K N Balagopal, expressed concern over the shift in fiscal federal relations in India from cooperative federalism to subordinated or coercive federalism. He emphasized the need to recognize the role of state governments in addressing development challenges and nation-building. Balagopal highlighted that Kerala’s share in the divisible pool has significantly…
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan expressed deep sadness over the passing of Sitaram Yechury, praising him as a dedicated Marxist leader who made significant contributions to Indian democracy and the working class movement. Yechury was known for his vast knowledge, public speaking skills, and commitment to addressing issues faced by the marginalized. Vijayan highlighted Yechury’s role…
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan expressed deep sorrow and pain over the passing of Sitaram Yechury, describing it as a major loss to Indian democracy, secular polity, and the working class revolutionary movement. He praised Yechury’s leadership of the CPM and his exceptional knowledge of Indian history, society, and politics. Vijayan highlighted Yechury’s ability to explain…
The elections for the Kerala University senate were marred by violence as the KSU and SFI members got into a fight during the vote counting. 15 ballot papers went missing, leading to chaos and a tussle between the two parties. Ultimately, SFI won all the general seats, with N Sumi of Kollam SN College declared…
The Kerala High Court has ruled that it is allowed to use safety glass or safety glazing on motor vehicle windscreens or windows as long as they meet the prescribed standards. The court also stated that the state government cannot penalize vehicle owners for using these materials. This decision came in response to petitions challenging…
Deputy speaker Chittayam Gopakumar criticized speaker A N Shamseer for supporting the ADGP-RSS meeting. Gopakumar, a CPI representative, disagreed with Shamseer’s views and called for a government investigation into the allegations against the ADGP. He believed that the speaker’s stance went against the LDF policy. Gopakumar expressed hope that the government would take action against…
Opposition leader V D Satheesan criticized Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for not addressing the allegations against ADGP M R Ajith Kumar and instead focusing on history lessons. Satheesan raised questions about why the ADGP met with RSS leaders and why the CM is protecting him despite demands for action. He also contested Vijayan’s claim that…
A man named Suresh, 52, was found dead in his room in Vellarada after being hit by a bike and not receiving medical help. CCTV footage showed people moving him to his room instead of a hospital after the accident. His body was found decomposed in his room, and it is suspected that the people…