Page 18 - Latest Updates on Pinarayi Vijayan
India coronavirus dispatch: The next phase needs less fear, more governance
A roundup of articles in Indian news publications on how India is dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic.
 "India coronavirus dispatch: The next phase needs less fear, more governance")
Kerala Covid-19 tally touches 9,000; CM warns of community transmission
Kerala has reached a stage where clusters have been found in Thiruvananthapuram, Malappuram and some other districts
 "Kerala Covid-19 tally touches 9,000; CM warns of community transmission")
Kerala gold smuggling case: Swapna, Sandeep taken into custody by NIA
Two key accused in the sensational gold smuggling case in Kerala, Swapna Suresh and Sandeep Nair, were taken into custody by the NIA from Bengaluru on Saturday, official sources said here.
 "Kerala gold smuggling case: Swapna, Sandeep taken into custody by NIA")
Kerala getting closer to Covid-19 community spread, warns CM Vijayan
Of the 6,534 recorded cases in Kerala, 2,795 are presently active
 "Kerala getting closer to Covid-19 community spread, warns CM Vijayan")
Kerala govt makes compulsory for public to follow Covid-19 norms till 2021
The norms have been issued under the 'Kerala Epidemic Disease Corona Virus Disease (Covid-19) Additional Regulations, 2020'
 "Kerala govt makes compulsory for public to follow Covid-19 norms till 2021")
Elaborate arrangements at airports in Kerala to receive Pravasi Malayalees: Pinarayi Vijayan
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that elaborate arrangements are being made at all the airports in the state to receive the Pravasi Malayalees who are coming back in large numbers amid the COVID-19 crisis.
 "Elaborate arrangements at airports in Kerala to receive Pravasi Malayalees: Pinarayi Vijayan")
Pre-flight Covid-19 tests mandatory for foreign returnees: Kerala govt
Vijayan said that the government should be vigilant in order to prevent an outbreak
Cong chides govt on Ladakh stand-off; Kerala CM condoles death of soldiers
Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury accused the BJP and the prime minister of completely failing on the front of national security
 "Cong chides govt on Ladakh stand-off; Kerala CM condoles death of soldiers")
Kerala issues SOP for incoming travellers on short visits of upto 7 days
Students coming to the state for academic purposes can stay for three days before the start of exam and three days after the exam
 "Kerala issues SOP for incoming travellers on short visits of upto 7 days")
Cyclone Ockhi, 2 floods, Nipah, and now Covid-19: Winning times for Vijayan
In the industrial sector, the government is credited with the push given to start-ups. The state government data says their number has gone up from 300 in 2016 to 2,200 now
 "Cyclone Ockhi, 2 floods, Nipah, and now Covid-19: Winning times for Vijayan")
Lockdown 5.0? All eyes on states as Phase-IV of curbs draws to a close
Sources indicated that the focus this time would be on further easing the curbs on economic activities, including opening shops in malls, while maintaining stringent norms in the containment zones
 "Lockdown 5.0? All eyes on states as Phase-IV of curbs draws to a close")
Railways sending trains without prior intimation, alleges Kerala CM
His comments came after Union Minister of Railways and Commerce Piyush Goyal criticised the state for denying approval to a train from Mumbai to Kerala.
 "Railways sending trains without prior intimation, alleges Kerala CM")
Centre may extend lockdown beyond May 17 with easier norms for business
PM assures resumption of more economic activities; zone identification may be left to states
 "Centre may extend lockdown beyond May 17 with easier norms for business")
HC stays Kerala govt employees 'forced' salary cut order for 2 months
The court pointed out that salary is an employee's right; state government could go in for an appeal, it added
Signal from PM Modi to CMs: Covid-19 lockdown may continue beyond May 3
Green zones may see more relaxations; states divided on how to end curbs
 "Signal from PM Modi to CMs: Covid-19 lockdown may continue beyond May 3")
Elected representatives in Kerala to take 30% salary cut for one year
The chief minister said that Covid-19 has had a huge impact on the economy at the national and state level and said Kerala has been hit badly as a consumer state
Lockdown 2.0: Kerala govt rolls back relaxations amid Covid-19 outbreak
Home ministry had chided state for allowing prohibited activities
Covid-19: Pandemic success turns controversial in Kerala over a data deal
Opposition parties, led by the Congress, are crying foul because the state tied up with US-based Sprinklr, a citizen & customer experience management firm, to collate and manage the Covid-19 data
 "Covid-19: Pandemic success turns controversial in Kerala over a data deal")
Ensure safety of nurses, Kerala CM writes letters to Thackeray, Kejriwal
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan said 46 nurses from Kerala have been infected by Covid-19 in Mumbai and 5 nurses have been infected in Delhi
Kerala reports 12 fresh Covid-19 cases taking the tally to 40 so far
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the state will comply with the Janata Curfew suggested by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and shut all government transport on March 22
 "Kerala reports 12 fresh Covid-19 cases taking the tally to 40 so far")
