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Saturday, May 4, 2024
TopicChief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan

Topic: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan

How gold scam’s Swapna Suresh has emerged as Kerala’s new woman villain  

For a state still clinging onto patriarchy, the focus of Kerala's latest scandal, which threatens to derail CM Pinarayi Vijayan, is a woman once again, even though she's not the prime accused.

Top Kerala IAS officer removed for links with woman behind UAE gold ‘smuggling ring’

M. Sivasankar was allegedly close to Swapna Suresh, the key figure in smuggling 30 kg of gold bars in a diplomatic bag bound for the UAE Consulate.

Covid is not the only reason why Pinarayi Vijayan could make history in Kerala in 2021

More than Covid, it is the Congress party in Kerala that will help Vijayan return to power in the assembly election next year.

Man convicted of killing RSS worker attends wedding of Kerala CM’s daughter, stirs controversy

State BJP spokesperson Sandeep Warrier demanded CM Pinarayi Vijayan clarify if the convict, on parole, attended the wedding held at his official residence.

Kerala to supply liquor as per doctors prescription

The move comes after many reportedly showed acute withdrawal symptoms and suicide cases were reported in the state.

Kerala prisoners churn out 6,000 masks in 2 days to fight shortage amid coronavirus panic

Kerala government has engaged prisoners to manufacture face masks amid shortage. They have been priced at Rs 15-20 apiece.

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan pitches for constitutional protection for freedom of press

Alleging media freedom was curbed during situations like Babri demolition, Gujarat riots & Delhi riots, Vijayan urged Centre to enact a law to ensure for freedom of press.

Kerala poet accused of calling Lord Krishna ‘immoral with no conscience’ gets award, sparks row

HC has stayed Poonthanam Njanappana award announced by Guruvayoor Devaswom Board to be given to poet Prabha Varma, who is also CM’s media secretary. 

More flood damage: India’s coffee output dips to 21-year low

Starting 1 October, the output will be 25 % lower than the estimated 316,000 metric tons, the lowest since 1997-98. 

On Camera

Prajwal Revanna case shows why and how sexual crimes by men in politics can go unchecked for years

It would be a disservice to the women of Hassan to look at Prajwal Revanna’s alleged abuse of power as a ‘sex scandal’. Allegations against him show what ‘absolute power corrupts absolutely’ actually means.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.