Minister reiterates the government’s commitment to maintaining ideological integrity in the higher education sector while avoiding a direct confrontation with the Governor, which he warned could be detrimental to the higher education sector.
Over next month, in the run up to local body elections, a series of events will be held across the State to popularise the achievements of local bodies
Minister says in previous LDF govt’s tenure, paddy was procured through cooperative societies in Palakkad on an experimental basis, and that UDF govt has decided to continue erstwhile practice of procuring it entirely via Supplyco
Kathir project launched to connect students with farming
Kerala today operates in a less flexible fiscal space with the discontinuation of the Goods and Services Tax compensation, the limits placed on borrowings and the elimination of revenue deficit grants under the 16th Finance Commission regime, according to the document
Chief Minister says UDF has not checked whether its dream projects are in anyone else’s manifesto
Document calls for reform of KSEB, KSRTC and KWA, recommends merger of Kerala State Beverages Corporation and Kerala State Civil Supplies Corporation (Supplyco)
The document, however, notes it will be “wasteful” to dismantle KIIFB framework which has built valuable capabilities over the years
Kerala faces a ‘large burden’ of outstanding liabilities (₹5.07 lakh crore), committed expenditures (77% of total revenue receipts - TRR), and interest payments (20.9% of TRR), notes the document titled ‘Kerala’s Fiscal Health: A Status Report’
He accuses Chief Minister of playing opportunistic politics as he had as the Leader of the Opposition taken the position that the government should forgo fuel tax revenue
Veteran leader recalls famous text One Step Forward, Two Steps Back: The Crisis in Our Party, written by Vladimir Lenin, in the Assembly; he says the party should have listened to the voices of the people of Kerala
The UDF government will adopt measures to bridge the gap between production and demand, the Chief Minister said
Satheesan addressed the State Level Bankers’ Committee, his first after taking over as Chief Minister
Principal was suspended just two days before his retirement for allegedly sharing through his Facebook account content insulting the Chief Minister
The draft of the Kerala Lok Ayuktha Contempt of Courts Rules 2025 were submitted to the previous LDF government
A prominent face of the Congress in Ernakulam, Mr. Dhanapalan was elected to the Lok Sabha from Chalakudy constituency in 2009
The move comes in the wake of a series of drowning incidents reported in Ernakulam recently
A KIIFB director board meeting held on Friday decided to keep the agenda in abeyance so as to allow the government to decide its policy with respect to the institution
The Excise dept. will be rebuilt as a modern, intelligence-driven and technology-enabled institution that is focused on public welfare, youth protection and transparent governance. A dedicated State Narcotic Enforcement Bureau will be established for specialised enforcement, including cyber surveillance of online drug networks.
The government will also ensure that Kerala’s cultural heritage and artistic traditions are integrated into the tourism sector
Vayomithram scheme launched by previous UDF government led by the late Oommen Chandy will be expanded to all block panchayats to provide home-based health care and mental health support to the elderly
Party leaders see political vendetta and misuse of Central agencies by the BJP-led Union government
Raid on Indian opposition leader triggers violence in Kerala
The Commission aims to make its operations more transparent and faster through the website
Sessions for training enumerators and supervisors to use the special digital app designed for the work are expected to kick off on Friday
CPI(M) accuses the ruling party in Kerala of playing second fiddle to BJP’s ‘fondness’ for using ED to target Opposition figures and strong-arm political adversaries into switching allegiances
CPI(M) State Secretary M.V. Govindan says raids are ‘the latest instance of a planned attack’ against CPI(M) by Sangh Parivar and RSS
As Kerala gears up for the crucial 2026 Assembly elections, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan finds himself at a pivotal crossroads in his political career
A press release issued in the name of the PFI State general secretary asked cadres to halt political activities and organisation work.
Chief Minister says government closely monitoring fuel price hike and its possible impact on common man
Visits temple for first time after assuming office
Proposals part of Vision 2031 roadmap cleared by State government. Revamping Goods and Services Tax department among plans
Government had declared holiday for Bakrid on May 27. However, as Bakrid is being celebrated in Kerala on May 28, decision is taken to extend the holiday
He reiterates that, but for the Muslim votes, the DMK will not have won many seats in the elections
CITU-affiliated union says the focus on Fisheries Minister’s community identity risks deepening fault lines within the coastal community and that identity-based divisions will undermine the tradition of collective labour at sea. Latin Catholic Church had expressed displeasure at the portfolio being denied to a member of the Church
Once Rathan U. Kelkar is relieved of the post of CEO, the State government would send a panel of names to the EC to get a new officer appointed in that post.
Minister for Local Self Governments K.M.Shaji denies the reports
The Indian Union Muslim League, the second-largest constituent in the Congress-led United Democratic Front in Kerala, has socially and politically refashioned itself to emerge as a significant player in the State while scripting its political success. Ultimately, the party has found its role extended far beyond the 22 seats, its best electoral performance in the Kerala State Assembly elections . Abdul Latheef Naha tracks the transformation of the party, which has a decisive presence in the Malabar region
Directives issued to all departments to take necessary steps for implementation of all promises in UDF’s election manifesto by 2031
Thomas clarified that his tenure naturally came to an end when the term of former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan ended
KAHWA members express satisfaction at the positive manner in which the new Kerala government took up their demand for decent wages.
According to a CMO statement, the committee will be headed by former Cabinet Secretary K.M. Chandrasekhar. Additional Chief Secretary (Finance) K.R. Jyothilal has been appointed as convener
The detailed portfolios will be submitted to the Governor and will be published via gazette notification.
Apparent dawdling in announcing appointments in government gazette suggests that haggling over ministerial portfolios continues unabated in Congress-led UDF
They say Satheesan kept the promise given to them and add that they will pursue with the new government their demand of a monthly honorarium of ₹21,000
The appointments were made at the first Cabinet meeting of the UDF government
Party workers, families and loyalists arrived from nearly every corner of Kerala to witness what many among them called a “historic return” of the UDF.
Kerala CM Satheesan announced free bus travel for all women on KSRTC buses and a dedicated department for senior citizens to ensure their dignity and welfare
V.D. Satheesan is now the unquestionable leader of Kerala Muslims and Christians, around half of the State’s population; over the past five years, he has carefully crafted his political positions.
Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath of office and secrecy to Mr. Satheesan and the Ministers-designate over a one-hour ceremony
Angamaly MLA Roji M. John of the Congress, Piravom legislator Anoop Jacob of Kerala Congress (Jacob), and Kalamassery MLA V. E. Abdul Gafoor of the Indian Union Muslim League will be sworn in as Ministers
Of the 63 Congress MLAs in the 102-strong UDF contingent, many eligible names could not be given Ministerial berths as the party had to consider social and regional equations, V.D. Satheesan said
Kozhikode and Kasaragod districts will not have any representation for the time being
P.C. Vishnunadh, Bindu Krishna, and Shibu Baby John will represent the district in the upcoming Cabinet
Media speculation about prospective Ministers and their respective portfolios reaches feverish pitch as television channels air interchanging chyrons about the make-up of the next government on a day when whispers in the corridors of power take the form of news
The politics of factions appeared to play spoilsport, with AICC general secretary in charge of Kerala, Deepadas Munsi, reportedly making haste to prod the faction chiefs into a lasting consensus on cabinet formation before the deadline for submitting the final list of ministers to Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar expires at 2 p.m.
A self-described supporter of Nehruvian socialism, the Congress leader who steered the party-led alliance, out of power for a decade, to an emphatic victory over the Left Democratic Front in Kerala, is now set to take the reins of the State
Differences over Kerala Chief Minister selection will be resolved smoothly, says K.C. Venugopal
When asked whether Ramesh Chennithala will be part of the Cabinet, Venugopal says the matter will be discussed by the party leadership
Satheesan says he will not be buying a new official car and will use whatever vehicle is available
CM-designate says attacks on IUML is a strategic attempt to create a social divide and warns that if League is weakened, the resulting political vacuum would be filled by radical communal forces
It is one thing to say that he is the leader of Malayali masses; but a bit of unpacking of that reveals the community dynamics at play
He said the Centre had used the rise of crude oil prices owing to the crisis in West Asia to fleece ordinary people, who would feel the bite of the fuel price hike acutely
The UDF is seeking to turn the page on the uncertainty that gripped the alliance following the Congress’s ten-day delay in choosing its Chief Ministerial candidate by fast-tracking the government formation process.
Mr Chennithala also appeared to dispel reports that he would eschew joining Mr Satheesan’s cabinet. When asked whether he would join the government as a Minister, Mr Chennithala said, “Forming the cabinet is the Chief Minister’s prerogative”
MLA-designate Ramesh Chennithala, also a contender for the CM post, left his home, sparking speculation that he may boycott the Congress Parliamentary Party meeting scheduled later in the day. NSS general secretary G. Sukumaran Nair slams Cong. for ‘capitulating’ to IUML demand and choosing Satheesan.
Party will finalise its Cabinet nominees only after the Congress Legislature Party meeting scheduled on Thursday. Speculation remains strong over Mr. Kunhalikutty’s inclusion in the Cabinet, with his name being widely discussed for the post of Deputy Chief Minister
It was not immediately evident how the Congress leadership had eventually resolved the dispute among Mr. Satheesan, Ramesh Chennithala and and K.C. Venugopal, the three senior leaders who were in the running for the Chief Minister’s post
BJP leader V. Muraleedharan said the Congress leadership’s inability to select a Chief Minister, despite winning over 100 seats, reflected a deep organisational crisis and is one of the reasons why voters across the country were increasingly distancing themselves from the party
AICC general secretary K.C. Venugopal, former Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan and senior leader Ramesh Chennithala are reportedly the top contenders for CM’s mantle
General secretary M.A. Baby rules out ‘moral responsibility’ argument; no decision yet on Leader of Opposition post, as Left begins internal review
Several senior Congress leaders and ordinary workers feel let down by the party’s insouciance. IUML, which spearheaded the UDF poll campaign successfully in many constituencies, has reason to be annoyed. Congress’ central leadership should have anticipated the present scenario, more so with the AICC general secretary in charge of the organisation being in contention, and acted pre-emptively by laying out its criteria for the chief ministerial choice
All Kerala Bus Operators Organisation State general secretary T. Gopinathan terms UDF move unilateral. He says women and students form the majority of passengers who rely on private buses. If women are allowed to travel free on KSRTC services, private buses will be left carrying mostly students
Procedural lapses were alleged in a 2017 gas connection distribution scheme for 195 below poverty line tribal households in the Aralam rehabilitation area