Tag: Pinarayi Vijayan
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‘Will in no way be used against free speech or impartial journalism’: Kerala CM on Police Act amendment row
The opposition alleges that the ordinance could be used to muzzle a free press and target critics of the government.
November 22, 2020 -
Now Left MLA’s name surfaces in gold smuggling case
Razak's name surfaced after Soumya, wife of prime accused Sandip Nair, revealed his alleged role in the gold smuggling case
October 26, 2020 -
Pinarayi Vijayan defeats no-confidence motion, but sidesteps corruption issues
The no-confidence motion was moved by senior Congress leader V.D. Sateeshan.
August 25, 2020 -
Kerala Congress faction to keep away from UDF’s no-trust motion
"We are not in the UDF as we have been ousted, so the UDF whip is not applicable to us. Moreover, the whip has to be issued by the respective party whip. I have issued the whip and it's to stay away from it (from the motion). We have not decided on if we need to be present in the house when the motion is moved, or if we need to stay away from the house," he said.
August 22, 2020 -
Kerala: Death toll in Idukki landslide reaches 48, dozen more missing; search ops enter 4th day
While the Kerala government has announced an ex gratia of Rs 5 lakh each to the bereaved families, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced Rs 2 lakh for each family.
August 10, 2020 -
Kerala plane crash: Rs 10 lakh ex gratia for kin of dead; all victims including deceased to be tested for COVID-19
As many as 18 people including two pilots were killed and 149 persons injured after an Air India Express flight overshoot the runway amid heavy rain, plunged deep down 35 ft. into the valley below and broke in two pieces while landing at the Kozhikode airport.
August 8, 2020 -
Aviation minister visits Kozhikode airport, takes stock of relief work; Kerala CM, Guv meet plane crash victims
Hardeep Singh Puri has announced an interim relief of Rs 10 lakh each to the next of kin of the deceased, Rs 2 lakh each to the seriously injured and Rs 50,000 for those who suffered minor injuries.
August 8, 2020 -
Capt Deepak Sathe: Decorated ex-IAF pilot, killed in Kerala plane crash, credited with saving hundreds of lives
Wing Commander Deepak V Sathe has flown the MiG-21 fighter aircraft with 17 Squadron (Golden Arrows) in Ambala before shifting to civilian flying and joining Air India.
August 8, 2020 -
18 dead in Kerala plane crash, black box recovered; DGCA, AAIB officials reach Kozhikode for probe
The aircraft, which made a hard-landing, broke in two after falling off the ‘table-top’ Kozhikode airport, but did not catch fire and thus averted a greater disaster.
August 8, 2020 -
16 dead after plane overshoots runway, falls into valley in Kerala’s Kozhikode; PM, Prez, others express grief
The aircraft with 190 persons onboard battled heavy rains while landing. Although the aircraft broke in two, it, fortunately did not catch fire at the time of landing, thus averting a major disaster.
August 7, 2020 -
Kerala rains: 13 dead in Idukki landslide, PM Modi expresses grief; IMD issues red alert for 6 districts
The Prime Minister also announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh each from PMNRF to the next of kin of the deceased and Rs 50,000 each to the injured in the incident.
August 7, 2020 -
Kerala Gold smuggling case: Congress-led UDF to bring no-confidence motion against Pinarayi Vijayan govt
UDF convener Benni Behanan said the Front has also decided to move a resolution against Speaker P Sreeramakrishnan and seek his resignation.
July 17, 2020 -
Home Ministry transfers Kerala airport gold smuggling case to NIA
The MHA said that the organised smuggling operation may have serious implications for national security.
July 9, 2020 -
Gold smuggling case: Ready for any probe, Centre can decide, says Kerala CM after removing top aide
His remarks came after Congressman Ramesh Chennithala wrote to PM Modi over the 'misuse of diplomatic immunity of UAE Consulate, Thiruvananthapuram by international gold smuggling cartels with the collusion of officials working for the Kerala government'.
July 8, 2020 -
Kerala gold smuggling case: Pinarayi Vijayan under fire; oppn writes to PM Modi seeking CBI probe
On Sunday, the Air Customs attached to the Thiruvananthapuram airport had made a seizure of 30 kg of gold worth Rs 30 crore, that arrived on a cargo flight and was kept in a warehouse in Thiruvananthapuram for release.
July 7, 2020 -
After row over mandatory COVID negative certificates, Kerala CM asks foreign returnees to wear PPE kits
Former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, who has been pleading with Vijayan not to impose 'impractical' suggestions, welcomed the new decision.
June 24, 2020 -
Kerala makes first arrest in elephant death case day after CM Pinarayi Vijayan informs of 3 suspects
Meanwhile, it is alleged that the killing was not deliberate as the elephant had walked into a trap laid for wild boars that come to destroy the crops frequently.
June 5, 2020